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Loose skin, GO AWAY !!!!
So I have lost 44 lbs so far, I started at 229 on Aug. 1st 2012, I am now at 185 lbs . I started working out full time on Sept. 24th 2012 and I kept at it still to this day, doing 2-3 days cardio and 3 days weight training. Oh plus 2 sessions of Pilates per week. I am doing programs like Les Mills Combat / Pump, JM Body…
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Lifting weights at home (men) - Where to start ?
My boyfriend wants to get in shape, wants to develop upper body strength and muscles. He's seen me do CLX, Les Mills Combat and I am starting LM Pump next week.. He is not the DVD type of guy.. How to find online or maybe on here a program for weight lifting (dumbbells-barbells) for beginners ? I found a few sites but it's…
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Not Losing Weight !? Need help !!!
I am getting worried I am doing this completely wrong ? Since September 2012 I exercise regularly 5-6 days / week. 1st did ChaLEAN Extreme for 3 months, then after Xmas did 1 round of Brazil Butt-Lift ( 1 month ) and now am on week 3 of Les Mills Combat and absolutely love the workouts ! The thing is.. I am not losing…
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Les Mills Combat : Calories for Week 1
I am starting Les Mills Combat this week and per their Nutrition Guide I should eat 1200 cals / day during week 1. I'm going to starve to death !? I have been working out 5-6 days / week since September and my calories are now at 1900-2100 / day depending on exercise. Is there something I misunderstood or it's really like…
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Girls.. tips to lose weight the week before your period ?
Hi ! I been logging/watching what I eat for 1 month now, I had started just before I had my period so here they are again ! ugghh.. Do you have tips to lose weight even on that dreadful week ? Tomorrow is weigh-in and I dont think the numbers will be that great :/ Thanx !
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NSV - Push Ups !!!!
Tonight I had a breakthru !! I did 2 pushups on my toes woohooo !!! I started ChaLean Extreme on Sept. 24th, I am now on Week 2 of the Lean Phase and tonight during a breakdown set I was able to do 2 of the 3 pushups on my toes :) )) I never thought in my life I'd be able to do that ! I'm 5'8'' and a heavy girl 204 lbs (25…
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ChaLEAN Extreme - Start now done for Xmas !!
Hi ! I'm thinking of doing ChaLEAN Extreme, which is a 3 months package.. If I start lets say Monday I'd be done for Xmas eve !! I think that's a great motivation... Who's also doing the program that could give me tips ? Friend me if you like :)
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ChaLEAN Extreme Question
Hi ! I am finishing month 1 (Burn Phase) and I want to know how you switch to Phase 2.. you just continue the next day or you wait a few days to fall on your day 1 again ? I explain.. I start my 'day 1' on Sundays.. like thats my 1st day of the week. 1 Phase is 30 days so I'll track my results on a Monday (rest day).…
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I've come a long way!!
I was doing CLX 2 nights ago and it hit me ! And I cried for a few minutes by myself but that felt good !! Last year around March I was sufferng from a herniated disk in my lower back.. at some point I couldnt even walk anymore the pain was too great. I used to watch TV shows like biggest loser and think to myself "I'll…
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CLX, P90X, Insanity .. do you workout on your 'day off' ?
Hey guyz !! I have started CLX 2 weeks ago and today is my 'day off'.. I kinda feel guilty I'm not gonna exercise !? Do you do other workouts on your off days or you just take it and relax ?
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Protein shakes.. when to take it ?
Hello ! I'm new at this protein shake thing and I usually workout 30 mins at lunch time..and do ChaLEAN extreme in the evening before supper (around 6:30 PM) When should I take my protein shake ? in between the 2 like mid afternoon ? Thanx !!! :)
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ChaLEAN Extreme Question.. help !!
Hello :) I'm looking at the calendar and I see on off days there's other routines (Burn Intervals & Ab Burner.. etc.) Do you do both routines on off days or they suggest those 2 and you alternate ? thanx !! Cant wait to start tomorrow hehe
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how much protein do you eat in a day ?
Hi ! I dont know if im the only one with that 'problem' but I cant seem to eat enough protein in 1 day (per my macros).. on a day without exercising i'm supposed to eat 90 g of protein.. that's a lot !! this morning i had pecans in my cereal, then beef for lunch and cheese for supper and then tonight i'll have prolly a…
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Strength Training.. how many times per week ?
Hello everyone, I have started strength training (push-ups, sit ups, upper body toning biceps, triceps..) and I'd like to know if I need to skip a day in between each session (approx 35 mins) thanx !
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Taking charge of my health and taking charge of my life
Hi ! I realized today that since I have decided to improve my health/body weight (about 1 month ago).. it made me also 'want' to take charge of my whole life. Maybe its the positive energy from working out and feeling better about myself.. I now feel like I want to do my best in everything :) Do you feel motivated the same…
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What's been your 1st NSV ?
Yay !! I fit in my capri jeans that I haven't worn yet this summer because I couldnt zip them up !!! I had to share that :) This is my 1st NSV ! What was urs ?
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New food you have tried while dieting
I'm on MFP for a while now (about 1 year) but seriously logging my food/exercise/etc. for 4 weeks now and have set a goal weight that I want to get to. Dieting is a bit of a challenge for me sometimes because I don't like raw veggies and salads.. Because of that I figured I'd have to try to eat new things. I thought…
