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Running and stairs are great. Some weighted squats and lunges are a big help too!!

THANK YOU!!! So tired of getting weird looks from women in the gym when I am doing the bench press :grumble:

YUM!!!! I love broccoli cheddar soup :) Definitely making some this weekend.

Congrats on finding a job so quickly!!! Hope it all goes well and good luck with restarting the program :) It takes a lot of determination to jump back on the bandwagon. I start Phase 2 this afternoon and looking forward to it. The workout looks like some good back exercises and 30 minutes of medium intensity cardio. I…

These are DELICIOUS!!!!!! And super easy to make :)

Welcome to the madness jxbailey!!! Actually, I am right along with the rest of you, I LOVE this program! I am finishing up week 4 and beginning Phase 2 next Monday!! I was looking at the plan and trying to figure out my schedule and I am pretty excited to move into the next phase. The exercises look pretty challenging but,…

Right there with you all! 22 years old, 5'4 and about 147 pounds currently. Problem areas definitely include abs, thighs, and booty. Ha! What is everyone's favorite form of cardio? Currently I am doing a strength training program that I love but doesn't include much cardio. Try to do some running and elliptical a couple…

Sounds like a great BURN! Bring it on :)

I have been TERRIBLE at updating but here is a weekly rundown of the month thus far: Sept. 5 - Sept. 11 = 520 minutes Sept. 12 - Sept. 18 = 431 minutes Sept. 19 - Sept. 25 = 555 minutes Sept. 26 = 60 minutes TOTAL = 1566 minutes! I am super excited to see that number as I have been working my BUTT off! Well, it is not…

Welcome!! I find this program to be super helpful because I am kind of the opposite--I love cardio (well, I don't mind it, Ha) but I've always known that if I want to get serious about getting in shape, I need to do weights. The weekly plans are so perfect because you can work out on your own schedule and everything is…

HELLO!! It is so great to see others who are in South Korea! I am actually leaving for Gimhae at then end of October. Have any of you found there to be gym access anywhere? I am really hoping I will find somewhere I can work out!! Not looking forward to calorie tracking..and a little nervous about the food :indifferent:…

Hope the lysol kills all those littlet pesty bugs! Ha! I absolutely hate being sick and especially with kids, it spreads like wild fires. Hope it isn't too serious :frown: I have been pretty lucky with getting to the gym as much as possible--I work til 3:30 everyday and then go straight there to get a quick workout in…

So I ended up doing my legs Tuesday! It actually went a lot better than I expected. I was a little careful on the deadlifts and could definitely feel the burn by the 2nd set. I have been slowly trying to up my arm weight too. the gym I go to has increments of 5lb between dumbells though so it is kind of a big leap, at…

Thanks for that!! Although I hate having to eat fast food, sometimes when traveling it is hard to avoid it. Nice to know there ARE healthy alternatives.

Ha! I know EXACTLY how you feel. I can't pinpoint what exactly did it for me but it must have been the introduction of the new exercises (single-leg deadlifts, lunges, etc.). I did legs Friday, had a rest day Sunday and just started feeling more normal Monday afternoon. I am supposed to do legs AGAIN today but I haven't…

O.M.G. Those single leg deadlifts KILLED me! Beware. My legs were wobbly and sore for about 3 days after that workout. Ew. Even though sometimes I like the soreness because it really makes me feel like I did something, it kind of deterred me from going to the gym since I could barely walk. Ha! I guess you gotta find a…

Here is the recipe for the pumkin protein bars! Yum :) http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-pumpkin-protein-bars.html

I made the pumpkin protein bars the other night and they are DELISH! For 0.7 grams of fat per bar (without walnuts) and 4g protein? Can't beat it!

OooOoooh! I am right here with you all! Currently about 146 hoping to lose about 15lbs. I am pretty inspired right now and have been trying my best to eat to the best of my abilities and have been working out about 6 days a week. Please add me if you want to be motivational friends :) I am a pretty good motivator and would…

HA HA! Yessss. New NSV?! Keep it up ladies!!! Shoulders/Abs for me tonight. Can't wait :wink:

We are exercise TWINS! Ha! I do the same exact thing :) I like to get the muscles a little warmed up before jumping into weights and then hit a little more cardio after the weights.

Haven't been around here in a while (but I am still plugging away at the workouts! Week 2 Day 3 for me) but am curious how many of you are following/inspired by the food plan. If so, any good meal ideas?? I definitely want to try making the protein bars (which I have heard good things about) but what types of things have…

9/11: 30 min. strength + 10 min. elliptical = 40 min. 9/12 : 30 min. strength + 10 min. elliptical + 10 min. run = 50 min. Total: 705/1000 Keep going everybody!!!! Almost half way there, are you near 500 yet? If not, move your booty!!!

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HOLY MOLY!!! What an AMAZING transformation! And in such a short amount of time too. Congratulations, you should be so proud :)

Keep up the great work everybody!! It is so motivating to see so many dropping weight--even if it is only a pound, remember, in order to reach a larger goal, you must take the baby steps to make it there. Each pound counts!! Congrats :)

09/09: 30 min. strength + 20 min. elliptical + 20 min. incline walk = 70 min. 09/10: 25 min. elliptical + 20 min. stationary bike = 45 min. Total = 615/1000

WOOHOO!! Progress always feels so amazing and within one week? You rock!! Keep pushing and I am sure you will see more progress next week :)