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Jillian Michaels Body Shred Group
Hi Everyone! I've just started Jillian Michaels Body Shred (currently on Day 2 of a 6-day/8-week program). I completed Body Revolution a few times and loved it, so onto the next and newest! If anyone is currently doing this program or wants to join, I've started an MFP group. Feel free to join!…
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My Ideal Body Is...
I want to look like this: Now, if I could just hire someone to train me and feed me without my having to think about it, so that I could actually get my body to this place.... that would be golden. Any volunteers? You'd have to work cheap. lol So - guys & gals - what's your ideal body? What are you aiming for?
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Technical/Equipment Questions
Does anyone happen to know how to order new body revolution resistance bands? Or how many pounds the cord that comes with the program is? Mine is getting pretty worn from much use - and I'm also thinking of going up a couple of pounds (or buying two and using them together?). ALSO - Anyone know if it's possible to buy…
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50% Body Weight Loss, Before/After?
Has anyone out there lost more than 100 pounds and/or around 50% of their body weight, and taken before/after pictures? If so, I would love to see some! When all is said and done, I will have lost 138 pounds (48% of my original body weight) at the time of goal. I'm really concerned about extra skin and such, seeing as how…
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Playground Workouts?
Question: Does anyone happen to have a good playground circuit training workout routine? Or suggestions of how to build one? I recently moved, and this moved resulted in my losing access to the gym + the ability to workout at home (other than weight lifting). I used to do the majority of my exercise at home (p90x, body…
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Restart?
Why is it so hard to hit the restart button? I started this journey in 2011 weighing over 250 pounds (my highest was actually back in 2001, hitting 290). I cleaned up my diet, eating pretty healthy for a long time, and exercised regularly as well, getting down into the 170s. Then, in Fall 2012, I went back to school (for…
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Juice Fast / Cleanse
Can anyone provide me with good/detailed information on a reputable juice fast? I'm going to buy a juicer tomorrow and start a juice fast/cleanse on Monday, but I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm thinking of a 7 or 10 day? (Or 14? I have no idea how this works... but I do know that I don't want to do an entire 30-day…
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Chicago-Area Bod Pod?
Does anyone know of a Bod Pod or other similar service in the Chicago or Northwest Suburban area of Illinois? I've tried searching around online, but with no luck... I would love to go in and get my full body composition analyzed (especially an accurate reading of my body fat to lean muscle ratio). Thanks for the help!
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Therapy?
I'm wondering if anyone out there has been in or is currently participating in therapy/counseling? (Please feel free NOT to respond to this thread - it's a private/sensitive thing, I know, so if you want to message me instead, that's great!) I have never been to a therapist/psychologist and haven't really ever felt the…
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Short Dude Goals?
What are your goals? I'm only 5'4" with a small frame - so "technically" I'm supposed to weigh between 108-145. I'm aiming for 140, but anything less than that just seems way too low for me. Especially since I want to have a bit of muscle (toned/fit - I want to have obvious muscle tone but I don't want to be "muscular" or…
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Most Hilarious (but Cool) NSV Ever!
I have been overweight and/or obese all my life. I've also had man boobs (hereafter referred to as "moobs") for my entire life - even at my lower weights. I've never really head pectoral/chest muscles - certainly none that could be seen. With weight loss and strength training, I've definitely seen a reduction in the moobs.…
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Protein Powder
I'm going to be buying protein powder tomorrow, for the first time, and I was wondering if anyone had good suggestions? Lower calories and lower sugar are preferable... and probably some kind of chocolate flavor, as I tend not to enjoy any fruit flavored things. I will be blending the powder into smoothies (ice & light soy…
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Cardio 1, 2, 3
Couldn't find a thread specifically devoted to the Cardio DVDs, so I thought I would add one. I started Phase 2 on Monday, so today will be my first day with Cardio 2. I'm a bit nervous! Workouts 5 & 6 REALLY pick up the intensity - much more difficult than Workouts 1 & 2 and quite a bit tougher than 3 & 4. I literally…
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Public Food Diary - Help/Feedback?
I just made my diary public for the first time and I would love some feedback. I'm a vegetarian and my typical workout schedule is as follows: Mon: 30 mins strength: Chest, Shoulders, Arms, Quads, Core Tue: 30 mins strength: Back, Biceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Core Wed: 30 mins cardio. Thu: 30 mins strength: Chest,…
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Adam's 90 Day Thoughts
Okay - I'm creating this thread so people can read & comment (if they want) on my experience. I ordered the program on Friday and they said 7-10 days for shipping. Hoping it gets here soon so I can get started and finish up by early summer!
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Starting Monday, March 19th
My order arrived today! I'll be starting on Monday, March 19th (I'm starting with Kickstart Week). If anyone else just recently got their order and/or is waiting on it to come in the next couple of days and would like to start with me on Monday - let's post our thoughts here? :)
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Losing Weight and Building Muscle
I'm coming to my one-year mark on this fitness journey and I'm starting to take a look at new things. I've lost about 72 pounds and my goal weight is still about 40 pounds off. From what I'm reading, it's not really possible to build muscle and lose weight/fat at the same time. Is this true? I notice that I'm much stronger…
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Question for Gay Men: Weight Loss/Fitness & Role Reversal?
This question might be appropriate for all, as it relates to masculine/feminine (dominant/submissive, active/receptive, or what have you) roles in relationships. I am not familiar enough with lesbian relationships to know for certain whether or not this applies - but if it does, please feel free to interact on this one! My…
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TDEE BMR & MFP Settings?
Okay, I know this question has been asked quite a few times - but I'm still very confused. I'm trying to figure out how many calories I should actually be eating every day and then whether or not to eat back exercise calories. Height: 5'4" Weight: 185 Goal Weight: 145 Job: Sedentary Exercise: 6 days per week 30-60 minutes.…
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Ups and Downs
So, for the past few months I have been feeling great. Doing really well (comparatively) with my nutrition/diet, and doing really well with my fitness. I've been motivated, inspired, and energetic. I was going to the gym and/or working out at home with the P90X program 6 days a week. Since May of last year, I have lost…
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Cheeeeeese!
So, I LOVE cheese. It's the one thing I refuse to give up... I have made the shift from full-fat/full-calorie cheese to 2%/Light, which is fine... BUT I'm struggling quite a bit with sodium, and cheese is loaded with it. Does anyone know of good, tasty low sodium cheeses? Specifically shredded and string cheese, as those…
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Slim-Fast / Weight Loss Shakes
So, I need some suggestions on cheap/easy meal shake replacements. I have one for lunch every day (with a stick of string cheese and a baggie of fruit). I was drinking the Slim Fast Rich Chocolate Royale, but the brand got too expensive. I've been drinking the Market Pantry (Target) Ultra Weight Loss shakes instead... but…
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Non-Religious Friends?
Hi, All - Just looking to add some non-religious friends on MFP. I'm a "spiritual" person, in general, so I'm not looking specifically for atheists or anything... but what I'm really seeking is friendship with those who find power in themselves and the journey of others. I'm not Christian or religious, so when I leave…
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I Exercise, Eat Well, Weigh the Same?!
I see this ALL the time: Question: "I'm working out so hard and watching my calories... I'm noticing my clothes are looser and I look better, but I haven't really lost any weight! What's going on!?" Answer: "Well, ya know, muscle weighs more than fat, so you're probably fine!" Reality: Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat.…
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Kickstart Week for Vegetarians?
Any vegetarians out there doing Kickstart Week? I just ordered the program, so I'm not sure what all the options are yet - but from all the things I've been reading, most of the meals seem to include meat/fish/eggs. Are there alternative food choices listed for those who don't eat animal products?
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60% to Goal! (With Pics)
Alright - this is my first "Before and After" type pick. It's really a "Before" and "Almost There" picture - 'cause I'm about 60% to goal. I started out in June 2011 (way after the "before" picture was taken) wanting to lose 110 pounds. As of today, I've lost 65. Only 45 more to go!! Shirt Size: 2XL to L/M Pant Size: 48"…
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Skin Removal Surgery/Treatments?
Hey, All - Has anyone out there lost so much weight that they've needed an abdominoplasty/tummy tuck or other skin removal surgery? My original starting weight was 288. I'm now at 188 with an end goal of 145. I can already tell that I'm going to need corrective surgery in certain places - it's making me feel a little bit…
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Skin Removal Folks
Hey, All - Has anyone out there lost so much weigh that they've need an abdominoplasty/tummy tuck or other skin removal surgery? My original starting weight was 288. I'm now at 188 with an end goal of 145. I can already tell that I'm going to need corrective surgery in certain places - it's making me feel a little bit…
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Is a binge SO bad?
All - I'm having some SERIOUS cravings lately. I have been doing very well for almost a year - making good food choices, staying at/under/around my calorie goal, working out regularly. I've lost more than 60% of the total amount I want to lose... it's going great (with some minor plateau irritations thrown in now and…
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Too Tight or Too Lose?
Alright, folks - I need some fashion and clothes buying advice. I started this journey at 255 pounds - size 2XL Shirt and size 48" (waist) pants. I'm now down to 189 pounds - size Large (in some cases, Medium) shirts and size 38" or 36" pants, depending on the style/brand. Fortunately, I had kept a bunch of pants (mostly…
