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I think that it probably very good advice. I might try to do boot camp 3x a week while I am ramping up when the weights are lower and see how my body feels and adjust to boot camp 2x a week when it feels necessary. Thanks!

I am happy, and I think that is probably the most important thing! Thank you!!

Ahh, the cursed upper thighs! They are going to forever touch, and I am just going to have to be okay with that. Thanks! :smile:

That is never something I thought I would hear in my life! :smile: :smile: :smile:

Hahaha! That really made me giggle. Thanks!

I soooo badly wish I had taken my bf when I started. Roughly 3 months ago, it was at 26%; I am scheduled for another reading in about a week so we will see how much progress I have made then! Ultimately I think I would like to be in the 18% range. I've somewhat given up on having a goal weight though. I have always been…

Good for you!! I have started to not care about the scale (or at least try not to!) because it doesn't tell the whole story when you are getting stronger and gaining muscle. I have actually only lost 1 lb since around Thanksgiving, but I have lost an entire pant size! My original goal was 145lbs, but since I am getting…

I do! I really feel great and am so happy in life. And I think that is probably more important than anything.

In the past I would try these super strict diets and ultimately never stick to them because I just really enjoy some not-so-good-for-you foods. I've finally found a balance so I can make this a long-term lifestyle. And I simply can't live without pizza and wings in my life

Sure! I'm 5'4", and I was pushing 180 when I started (size 14 pants, large or xl top). Now I am about 155 with a size 8 pant and medium top.

Thanks! I am working out with a trainer 3 times a week (mostly small group with some personal training mixed in) and I normally squeeze in 1, sometimes 2, other workouts a week. We do some heavy lifting, but it is really a lot of old school calisthenics, plyometrics, and body weight movements. As far as eating goes, I eat…

It is funny how other people can see the things we are blind to! My husband kept telling my I was looking smaller and more fit, and my response was, "Maybe a tiny bit, but not much because I haven't lost any weight." Silly me.

I think you are absolutely right! I need to throw out those old notions about wanting to lose a certain amount or reach a certain weight and just work on getting fit and feeling great.

I did them a couple of years ago and lost about 12 lbs during the three months. I was only about 30 lbs from my goal weight when I started though, and those last pounds are a bit peskier to lose.

Yum!

Not my story, but I thought I would share about my sister-in-law. She started going to kickboxing 4x a week in February or March, and she has leaned out considerably! She says she hasn't lost much weight, but her body looks completely different. Her arms are ripped and she is even starting to see a six pack poking through.…

I completed the 12 week program an enjoyed it for the most part. I didn't have the crazy results like I had hoped, but I did lose about 10 lbs and maybe 3 inches off of my waist. I didn't follow her meal plan, but I logged in MFP and stuck to around 1500 calories a day with the splurge days here and there.

In month two (and I think 3) you do tone 30 and sculpt 30 every week.

Also, MFP wants you to eat back all of your exercise calories so if you want to stick to their recommendations, you should be eating 300-700 exercise calories back, depending on the workout. I personally stick to the scoop calculator, but that is always another option.

Ugh, I always hated level two; so many planks! I don't remember my hands or wrists hurting per say, but I always did them on a yoga mat so that might be why. Maybe that will help you too.

You look great!!!

What great progress!!! You look fabulous! (And not that you are looking for advice, but I would encourage you to eat back some of your workout calories once you start working out hard so your body has plenty of fuel.)

I always logged 30DS as circuit training.

I lost a good 3.5" off of my waist the first time I did 30 day shred so I would highly recommend it as a quick transforming workout. Plus side - it is only $10 and you can pick it up at any Target/Walmart/whatever. Just pick a up a couple of 3 and 5 lb weights and you will be set.

Wow, that looks like more than a 30 lb loss. Good for you! :)

The first time I did it, I lost 8 lbs, and 3.5 inches off of my waist alone. It is definitely a good way to see some quick results.

The workouts themselves are pretty similar (3 minutes strength, 2 cardio, 1 abs), but I liked 30DS better. Jillian annoyed me more in RI30; she was trying to be too funny or something. Still a good workout though, and I appreciate that you do 3 strength moves in each circuit instead of 2 like in 30DS.

You can absolutely see the difference! Good work :)

I wouldn't call that a "small" change! Your body has changed a ton and you look so much firmer and fitter!

You look beautiful! :)