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Level Two! :)
For all of you strong, determined people who are on Level TWO, ready to shred and kick some *kitten*! :) Post here to report how you're doing, how you're feeling and connect with others over Level Two!
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Level One! Accountability :)
Hi everyone! :) I know it's late, but day one is done and I JUST completed it! I didn't have too hard of a time with it except with the jump rope repetitions. I've been hitting the gym every other day for a week so my stamina was up but I'm still a little shaky. Great workout! Day one down, 9 to go (in level one!) and 29…
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Weigh In - Beginning
Post your statistics and measurements here before you begin your challenge to keep track of the results! Feel free to update as each week goes by. Weight: Upper Arm: Forearm: Bust: Waist: Hips: Thigh: Calf: :flowerforyou:
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Introductions!
Hi everyone! :) My name is Krys, and I am a 24 year old college student who has struggled with her weight since age 11. It's only recently that my doctor is looking into a thyroid problem from me, and though medication might help, the 30 Day Shred has done WONDERS for me in the past! The last time I did it, I lost seven…
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Encouragement!
Need a little encouragement? Need to vent? Let off some steam? Looking to relate? Post here!
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Cut it out!
Hey everyone! It's been a long time since I've been on the forums; I've missed it. I've missed feeling stronger, less tired and feeling healthier overall. I've had every excuse and I've been so busy (but never too busy) to work out and monitor what I've been eating. After talking with my doctor and having several blood…
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Been gone a while - need some friends!
Hi everyone. :happy: I'm a twenty-three year old college student from Southern California. I've been on and off the fitness path for over a year now but received some uncomfortable news this past weekend. My blood pressure is higher than usual and because of my blood sugar issues, family history, BMI and body weight, I am…
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I need help, my lovely friends! TDEE?
It has been a while since I've logged, and when I last did so, I was running on roughly 1,500 calories a day (working out an average of 5 times a week, 300 calories each, and I ate my calories back). I was losing a steady half a pound or pound a week. Keep in mind that I am a 192lb female, age 23, 65 inches. I'd like to…
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Has anyone been a part of Crunch Fitness (gym)?
One is opening up in my city and it looks kind of amazing. :bigsmile: It's $10 a month, it has free weights, treadmills, steppers, ellipticals (and more) and fitness classes (I'm not sure, but the membership including fitness classes may be $20). I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with them before I sign up?…
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Squatters! I have a couple of questions! :)
I've been doing plenty of research but I would like some serious advice and opinions! I would like to begin heavily squatting - squats always give me the best burn I practically crawl around on the floor the next day, my muscles are so sore) and I notice a slight difference after regularly doing them. My question is how to…
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Help! ): I could definitely use some insight!
I am feeling so unmotivated. I haven’t lost anything in over two weeks. I keep bouncing between 192 and 190, occasionally showing 188 on the scale but never twice in a row. I’ve been as low as 184 a couple of months ago and I don’t understand what I’m doing differently. I’ve been monitoring everything I’ve been eating and…
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Okay, Greek yogurt lovers - what's the catch?!
I tried Dannon's Oikos - Traditional Strawberry this morning and oh my goodness, it was so good I practically licked the inside of the cup. I've tried Chobani and nearly retched at the awful taste (though admittedly tried it plain and did not add much to it because I could not get past the bitterness). I want to eat Greek…
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I am so terrified of hanging skin.
I know that I can lose the weight. I know that eating well and working out will get me there - I’ve experienced it and I know it in my mind, but I am absolutely terrified. I am so afraid that because of my weight (190lbs, give or take) and the large amount of stretch marks on my thighs and hips (all from at least nine or…
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MSG! ..?
Does anyone know common restaurants, fast food or otherwise, that have an unusual amount of MSG in their items? I've recently found out I'm severely allergic through testing (couldn't figure out why I was getting headaches DAILY for two years!) I found out when I worked for Chick-fil-A (no politics, please, I no longer…
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My cardio is seriously lacking in the ab department!
Hey all! :bigsmile: I do the 30 Day Shred every day and today is the first day I'll have begun the Couch to 5k program (woohoo!) My only issue is that while my calves, thighs and arms are getting stronger every day (glutes too), I am seriously lacking progress in my abdomen. My cardio does ab work but it's hardly enough,…
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"Before" pictures! :)
Make sure you take your "before" pictures from the side (both sides), the front and the back! Even though you might not see it on the scale at the end of the month, or the tape measure only goes down slightly, these images compared to the ones you take on the 30th (or 31st, that's when I'll be reporting my results) will…
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My low cal dinner plans fell through; any suggestions?
I haven't eaten dinner and I'm starved but what I planned for dinner fell through and it's the only thing that would have been so little calories. :embarassed: Any advice? Should I burn off some calories to make room for more, try to utilize what little I have left or have some fruit/veggies and call it a night? :huh:
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My progress - only 7lbs but it feels amazing!
I began my journey on May 5th but only since June have I begun to take it seriously. :laugh: I eat much healthier than I used to (my family is a fast food family - it's insane how many calories I was consuming on a daily basis before!). I try to exercise at least once a day but sometimes it doesn't happen because I make…
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Soy protein shake - recommendations? :)
I absolutely love soy and I'm growing a horrible allergy to whey. Does anyone have any recommendations for a delicious, safe (I read some protein shakes have unsafe levels of toxins) shake that is non-dairy or soy? Taste is important but texture is most important. :bigsmile: Thanks guys for any advice. :heart:
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Two little red marks. :(
I've had stretch marks my entire life. I am a woman with very large hips regardless of my weight, so when I hit puberty, boom! I had dozens! That was ten years ago. I've grown to love and accept my silvery marks. After almost a month of exercising and eating better (not always but definitely better), I found two small but…
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Today was the first time I've ever been called a fatty.
In my entire life of being overweight (roughly ten years now), I've never been blatantly told that I'm fat. Curvy, yes. A little chubby, yes. A male co-worker of mine was joking around about craving some cookie dough, and when a female co-worker of mine asked what we were talking about, he said, "Don't worry about it,…
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The difference between this time and all the other times ..
I notice that this time, I'm unashamed of working out. I sweat freely, I wear shorts for comfort, I let it all hang out (so to speak). :bigsmile: I don't care how "fat" I am now! It's changing, so I want everyone to see my before in person! Haha. :blushing: I'm not concerned if someone else is watching me suffer…
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:( Struggling not to eat excess late at night ..
Tonight begins my first night in who knows how many years of eating late night, all night. I am seriously craving some Jack In The Box mini pancakes and some hashbrown sticks. My stomach is growling and I literally just finished off at packet of almonds a half an hour ago. Is it just because my body is so used to me eating…
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Hello everyone! (:
Finally, after complaining for nearly eight years, I've gotten off my booty and I'm working on my body! This website is incredible. I've tried other calorie-counting websites and this one is so phenomenal and informative. I love it -- and the recipes I've found on these boards are great. :D I am a 21 year old college…
