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Monkey's right, take a day off with the boyfriend. Then get your head back into 30DS. I think I'm back to doing my doubles, elbow seems to be pretty good. But I'm not risking using weights for about another week, just to be safe. :happy:

Did you use the "low sugar" pectin? I always do, it cuts the calories some, and every little bit helps.

The same happened to me. I started myself at 1200 because of an injury, then increase myself to 1600 when I got back to my regular routine and added exercise and lost 8 lbs in three weeks. Then my dietician decreased me down to 1300, with the ok to occasionally to up to 1500. The hardest part is the body adjusting to less…

Congrats Jadie!!! You have made past the toughest part of the whole 30 days! From here, it does get easier. Don't worry about doing the modifications, they still work the body. Concentrate on good form and doing them properly for optimal burn (and safety). Can you just imagine how you're gonna feel in 30 days?? So now…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/daniellesb1/view/this-chunky-s-oct-2011-30ds-experience-day-2-154168 OMG! :laugh: Everyone need to read this!! Monkey, careful cuz you're at work and co workers will look at you cuz you'll be laughing like a crazy person. Isha ~Glad to help out a fellow Shredder! Just keep on track, and…

Do you think we can finish Jabba this week? OMG!! If anyone dies, I'll kill 'em! We need to start thinking of what our next goal will be ... Someone suggested earlier that we do Darth Vader. What about the Caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland? Any other ideas??

Personally, I did it every day for 30 days (only missed two days because of work) I did do some extra cardio (15 min on bike) and more stretching than the video. I would recommend doing it daily, more to make it a "habit" and to loosen up the muscles. I made sure to incorporate protein drinks into my calorie allowance.…

First, I would tell him that your fitness level isn't ready to do those things yet. Just explain to hubby that this is a "jump start" program that will show big results in as little as two weeks. It will also "condition" you to do the suggested stuff by his trainer. Plus, men and women have different bodies, never mind…

Charoo ~ Those sound divine!! :happy:

Hello *room echos* There must be others that have great egg recipes!?! Come on people, I know you're eating eggs to increase your protein (not vegan and those with allergies) so submit your egg recipe here! Omelets, quiches, egg salads ... All are welcome!!

I have to agree with this. She was probably looking to get picked up, and the "not so cute" guy tried and it pissed her off. Maybe the guy she was interested in doesn't like a chick that shows it all off?

Hmm ... a very boring end to such an exciting story. But thanks so much for sharing with us! :)

Let me ask you girls a question: When was the last time you did push ups? Before 30 DS, I hadn't done a push up in 10 years or so since Karate classes with my daughter (and i was 60 pounds lighter). If its almost impossible to do modified push ups on your knees, do them on a chair or a wall. *google wall / chair push ups*…

My mistake sweetie. As I get older, my memory gets all boggled up :smile: Just go slow and easy, it will still do the job.

Monkey ~ Did you get a trim or a whole new hair style? Just curious :)

Jayne ~ there are higher calorie healthy snacks you can eat: Nuts, peanut butter, whole eggs, avocados (guacamole), cheeses ... And the reason you need to eat a min of 1200 cals is your body needs fuel to function. Like a car without gas, you can't expect it to go. I have the opposite problem: I want to eat more, so its a…

I have many health issues (arthritis, knees, back, neck ...) and I did 30DS without too many problems. Yes, I was sore. Ice, massage. menthol muscle rub and hot baths helped alot (plus meds). Be sure to do the lunges correctly: do not let knees go over your toes!!!! Go slow and steady and you can do this. Good luck. To the…

I was using 3 pounds on Level 3, and I messed up a tendon in my elbow doing the boxing. So now I have 'tennis elbow' and can't use any weights for a few weeks. Be careful with level 3, all cardio is done with weights.

Lisa Ericson has some short videos on YouTube, you could probably put together enough for a 20 min workout. Google "wheelchair exercises" and see what you come up with. Good luck and quick healing :smile:

I was starting to get worried about the ghost. I half fill my bottles and freeze them. Sometimes my bottles make funny noises and it takes me a few minutes to figure out the source of the sound. Thanks for a good laugh.

What are you doing on Level 3? Are you physically fit enough to do that? If the star jumps and skipping rope are too much, just sub with another cardio move. I really like that ice skating move (L2), the boxing bit and jumping jacks. Whatever you do, don't do anything that you think will cause an injury. If you have bad…

Of course you can do it! We all can :smile: Sometimes it just takes a friendly nudge to get us going (Jayne ~ put away the pointy stick! No poking the new girls -- at least not yet :wink: )

I just did level 1, and everything except chest flies bothers that tendon in my elbow. No big deal, more important for me to heal. It felt good, cuz its been 5 days without doing it :grumble: Maybe I'll try level 2 tomorrow? I don't think the planks will be friendly, but I'm willing to try. Have a wonderful day all and no…

Beautiful deltoids and biceps!! You look like you've been doing some boxing. Keep up the great work, you're looking really hot! XOXO

Welcome ladies! Yes its tough. Yes, you'll be sore tomorrow. Yes, you should continue for 30 days. Yes, it does get easier! If it were easy, wouldn't everyone be thin? I huffed and puffed my first 30 days, but with the inches lost, Monkey and I decided to do it again. I've had a temporary set back, but I've not given up.…

Glad your doing better Jayne! Where's your sis? You didn't poke her too hard and scare her away did you?

Good Morning Shredders! I so messed up yesterday, didn't do my walk because I got sucked into CourtTV watching the trial of the Doc / Michael Jackson. But I did a ton of walking, lugging cases of waters and sodas to the shack. I was so tired when i got home, I didn't even eat dinner and fell asleep on the couch. Today is…

Google "wheelchair exercises". Lisa Ericson has a couple videos on YouTube promoting her video, but you should be able to piece together enough for 20 minutes. There is also "Chair Zumba", but I wouldn't do the leg moves with it. Good luck :smile:

Anytime you start a new exercise regime, you use new muscles. Always be sure to stretch before and after working out! I'm not a doctor, but I don't think it sounds like shin splints. Like mentioned before, good shoes are a must, not just for feet, but knees, hips and back too. Some massage, menthol rub, warm soak in the…

She has the hip displasia that's common for the breed. But we don't have $ 7,000 for the surgery. :( We give her arthritic meds, and try to limit her play time. She will run and run until she can't walk. So shorter walks more often work better for her. With the beagle, I'm just afraid he's gonna drop dead on me. Plus, he…