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Glad to know I am not the only one that felt worse after a rest day trying to do it again! (my rest day was forced by severe TOM/FLO symptoms) :( Modify the moves or add more in, do the crunches or push-ups balancing on an exercise ball, switch weights, etc I've noticed just on Day 7 I'm already out guessing her, so I have…

I would say no ;) unless you loose a week or so, it's like reading a book, you don't start over, you put a bookmark in it and go on, or if you need go back a page or two to refresh, so you could knock off a day if you like ;) This advice is coming from asking a similar question myself earlier and being encouraged, hoping I…

1) Do some flexibility pilates = it sounds like you really need to slowly stretch those leg muscles out to relieve them 2) Also drink TONS of water/fluid! Help your body repair those muscles & they will get "unsore" quicker (yes I know not a word :devil: ) 3) Also try a protein shake or unsalted/lightly salted nuts after…

ALL THE ABOVE!! =) NUMBER 1 - You look GREAT! (no worries) :flowerforyou: #2 - They have to impress you too! (love this) :devil: #3 - Rock a BRAND NEW Bikini! (And I'm sure your BF has no issues with you!) :bigsmile: You will NOT regret it! Plus if you buy the DVD, you can continue it on your own later! ETA - Quick Tone,…

Wow, so glad to know I can encourage others :love: I just try to keep myself working and during the parts that don't seem intense enough to me, I try to modify it to increase my results. Glad I'm sharing and can encourage others! Of course some mod's are to keep up too, lol :bigsmile:

Very true, thank you! It's just aggravating, I'm way out of shape and have a beach anniversary trip the end of this month, I was really hoping for some extra change (going from very little workout routine in over 3yrs to hardcore, I USED to be hardcore), and I'm bummed it's getting interrupted. :grumble: ha ha I enjoy the…

You are definitely more toned! Also log into Tinypic and use your toolbox to resize the photos ;) Edit – Edit an image, including resizing, adding effects, beautifying, revising the color, etc. (Not available for videos). You want to take them to about 50% of their current size =) Hope that helps!

Awesome! :flowerforyou: SO glad I could help! I actually did it by accident (thinking I'd see how strong I was, and watching to get the right angle on my knee bend) and I was surprised, she says on the video to take a wide stance, but doesn't say how wide ;) Now we know! lol

07/14/11 D7L1 - Modifications: 1) Raised my legs to 90 w/the chest fly and felt much more effort (also lowered 3x) 2) Did side lunge w/arm raises using 10lb Kettleball (I think my permanent switch, I like it better) 3) TOM is here :-\ So I'm happy with what I got done! (not as much energy as yesterday) 4) Made it through…

Did you find a bike? :bigsmile:

07/14/11 D7L1 - Modifications: 1) Raised my legs to 90 w/the chest fly and felt much more effort (also lowered 3x) 2) Did side lunge w/arm raises using 10lb Kettleball (I think my permanent switch, I like it better) 3) TOM is here :-\ So I'm happy with what I got done! (not as much energy as yesterday) 4) Made it through…

07/14/11 D7L1 - Modifications: 1) Raised my legs to 90 w/the chest fly and felt much more effort (also lowered 3x) 2) Did side lunge w/arm raises using 10lb Kettleball (I think my permanent switch, I like it better) 3) TOM is here :-\ So I'm happy with what I got done! (not as much energy as yesterday) 4) Made it through…

Yes it's the instant streaming =)

If you keep it up, your thighs will follow suit (or fall in line) and slim down to. =) I would recommend adding in stretching and lengthening exercises (you want long lean muscles). I like to use pilates and yoga stretching after the workout, I've noticed a huge difference! =) ETA: When you walk, focus on taking the…

I didn't see this get answered, more then likely it is your body retaining fluid to repair the muscles ;) If you haven't done a whole lot of strength training, then your muscles are "fresh meat" (so to speak) and your body will retain fluid while it repairs them, this will go away as you get stronger =D Hope this helps!…

07/13/11 D6L1 - Made it through! Modifications: 1) Raised my legs to 90 w/the chest fly and felt much more effort 2) Got in most of the side lunges (using 10lb kettleball) 3) Definitely more energy today then 11th or 12th! TOM is here :-\ So I'm happy with what I got done! 4) Made it through all cardio! 5) Push-ups killed…

I agree, it's both, not one over the other. They are for different areas & different uses. And I agree you definitely want to learn how to use either correctly, to prevent injury! That being said, I have (and use) both :bigsmile: ETA: Forgot the where to get, any department store, athletic store etc. Plan to pay .49+ per…

How did anyone do on this? Just finished D6L1 this morning (1st time through)

This would be the 30DS (30 Day Shred) it is a 30min // 3 level // 30 day workout DVD =)

07/13/11 D6L1 - Made it through! Modifications: 1) Raised my legs to 90 w/the chest fly and felt much more effort 2) Got most of the side lunges (using 10lb kettleball) 3) Definitely more energy today then 11th or 12th! TOM is here :-\ So I'm happy with what I got done! 4) Made it through all cardio! 5) Push-ups killed me…

07/13/11 D6L1 - Made it through! Modifications: 1) Raised my legs to 90 w/the chest fly and felt much more effort 2) Got most of the side lunges (using 10lb kettleball) 3) Definitely more energy today then 11th or 12th! TOM is here :-\ So I'm happy with what I got done! 4) Made it through all cardio! 5) Push-ups killed me…

http://www.ehow.com/how_2308870_make-shirt-smaller.html There's some ideas, I was also thinking if you can add ruching (my personal fav) http://www.essortment.com/make-ruched-shirt-45089.html Amazing and congrats!! =D

I use 5lb dumbbells (Lvl-1 chest fly, back row & forward lunge w/arm press), but I really need 8lbs for the fly & row (a very sturdy farm girl here) lol For the side lunge w/arm raise, I was using the 5lb dumbbells (very hard actually), but for the 1st time today, I used my 10lb kettle ball and like that so much better! It…

Profile: No children. Very high pain tolerance. Extreme Period sufferer :glasses: My personal experience (just got it inserted Jan 2011 ~ 1st one ever) :smile: 1) Make sure you are relaxed, it WILL hurt when DR measures the depth of your uterus (like a severe cramp), but don't move and keep relaxed breathing, that helps a…

Buy the lightest bike you can afford! My husband and I are fairly serious amateur cyclists and the weight of the bike is SO crucial to your endurance and enjoyment, http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Aluminum-Comp-26-Ladies-All-Terrain-Bike/15711179 That is my current bike and it is only 2.5lbs heavier then my husbands…

I would venture to say yes My wrist measurement puts me at med frame My elbow breadth puts me at large frame and my shoe size (depending on brand&style) is 9.5-10 I am 5' 4" (with a stretch ha ha) with solid broad shoulders (I hate it, not bragging, lol) I am a size 2/4 at 135 lbs (muscled/in-shape) I think that to might…

^^THIS^^ I am SO in agreement, I don't judge skinny or fat for what they eat or don't, but I have a hard time NOT saying something if the person (usually an acquaintance, friend or family member) is complaining how they don't have energy (skinny non-eater) or complaining how they feel so awful (heavy over-eater) etc,…

Wow you guys are doing awesome! I should be updating the spreadsheet this morning! =D Way to hit it! And yes I need to get the planks going too!

07/12/11 D5L1 TOM is thinking of visiting, so I missed yesterday (to exhausted & fatigued and found it very hard this morning) On a tiny up note, w/my 10lb kettle ball I was able to do all the side lunge w/raises! I also found out I prefer to spread as far as I can, it actually makes it easier