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Looking for new CF buddies
Hi all! Just looking for some people new to CF to add as friends! I started about 3-4 weeks ago and am hooked (despite my efforts to not drink the Kool- Aid). Would love some support from people who are 3 months and under! Feel free to add me or vice versa!
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Insanity Month Two-Calories burned?
Hi everyone- I know I posted last month about the Insanity workout and the calories burned. I read during the first month that most people only burn roughly 300-400 on the first set of videos, and when you progress into the second month videos, it should be around 400-600. Im using a Bodymedia Armband, so I assume the…
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Olympic Lifting and weight loss/muscle gain
Hey all So Im fairly new to crossfit (not new to working out by any means). I just started maybe 4 weeks ago. My CF place has specialized Olympic weightlifting classes 5 times a week for an hour. They basically just help you perfect your form, get stronger etc. Just curious if anyone noticed any weight changes if/when you…
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Heart rate level and fat burning?
So I recall a long time ago when I was with a personal trainer, he told me that if my heart rate was above 142 (at the time thats what he said) and under 115 that my weight loss would not happen. He told me I had to be in the sweet spot of 134 (for my body). He said if its above 145 that I would be burning sugar, and not…
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Just started and had a few questions! Please help!
Hi all- So after 9 months of literally doing every single workout video known to man and going to the gym, Ive lost around 30 pounds (pics on my profile :) ). I decided the other day I would try a free Crossfit workout at my local box to see what the deal is. So Im wondering if you guys could help me. Im 9 months in of…
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Crossfit for fat loss/muscle definition?
Hey everyone- Today I tried a Crossfit workout for free at a local place with crossfit certified coaches (first time). I have a question concerning the style and general approach to this method as means for fat loss, as Ive heard two contradicting things: 1) Ive heard and been told many times that for optimal fat loss,…
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Last 10/15 pounds to go and wont budge
Hey everyone- So Ive been trying to lose fat/gain muscle for about 6-7 months now. Ive done all the Jillian Michaels workouts, Insanity, Asylum, running, Chalene Extreme, p90x, weight lifting,etc. Yes they have all done me VERY well. Im in better shape now than Ive ever been. But now Im down to that last 10-15 pound…
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Insanity Max Workouts: What should I expect?
Hey everyone! Just curious about what to expect for month two. I am winding down on my recovery week here and start pretty soon up again on the MAX workouts. What can I expect? To die? To burn out? To love it? hehe xD Any tips and advice? Thanks all! Looking forward to it :)
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Weight loss dramatically slowing down?
Hey everyone I just wanted to ask for some advice if anyone had any for me. I have been working out and changing my eating habits for about 4-5 months now and been doing extremely well thus far. I originally started at about 165 pounds (I am 5'5" and female), and am now between 144 and 146 pounds roughly. I work out about…
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Oh nice!
Hi everyone! Who made this awesome group? I salute you :) Is anyone doing the CMY5K run on the 12th? If I have enough money I will most likely be going!
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Insanity Program done today :) Before and After pics
Finally! I am done with Insanity. Here are my before and after results. The first block is every 10 days for month one, and the second block of pictures, obviously is every 10 days of month 2. I apologize I didnt measure myself or weigh myself. I am curious what my weight is but I have no scale and no measuring tape. I…
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Insanity Month Two-Not much results :(
Hey everyone- So I am on day 20 today of month two for Insanity (the max workouts). It makes me disappointed to say that I am not seeing any results really besides that obviously, my cardio vascular endurance has gone up (which is great, dont get me wrong). The first month I did Insanity I got these results: (Day 1-Day 30…
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Shoes for Insanity?
Just curious what shoes you guys are using for the workouts. I personally was using some Asics Onitsuka Tigers...which has been a BIG no no thus far, but bought a pair of Asics Gel 33's. Going to test them out tomorrow :) Ive actually heard people like doing it barefoot! What do you guys use?
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Month two Insanity: What to expect?
Hey everyone! Just curious about what to expect for month two. I am winding down on my recovery week here and start pretty soon up again on the MAX workouts. What can I expect? To die? To burn out? To love it? hehe xD Any tips and advice? Thanks all! Looking forward to it :)
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2 month in:sleeping less than 6 hours
Hey everyone! Ive been working out pretty much 6 days a week for 2 months now. I feel great and am really happy with my progress and results. Something strange though I noticed however is that Im not sleeping 8 hours. In fact, I can BARELY get 7 or 6 hours of good sleep in. Its very odd. I feel like I need to take naps all…
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30 days of Insanity/Body Revolution: NOT ONE POUND DROPPED?
Hey everyone- So my weight loss journey for the past 2 months has been this. Month one: 30 Day Shred with maybe 3-4 days of 20 minute cardio in addition. Weight: 162 Month one goes by, feeling great: Weight 160 Didnt measure inches lost but I took pictures and they looked great :) I start Insanity this month and do a 30…
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Inches lost (yay), loss on the scale (not so much)
So I posted this in the main MFP forums section, but was just curious if anyone else had the same "issue". Im ending on week 4 coming up shortly and I realized the scale has not moved. At all. Not even a pound. Ive read elsewhere this is a common thing for Insanity and that month two the "magic" happens. Anyone else whos…
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Insanity challenge with friend, Vote for us please! :)
Hey everyone- A friend of mine and myself have been doing Insanity for 30 days, and we just completed yesterday :) We both got some really good results so far, and we decided to make it interesting by posting our results on reddit.com and having people vote who had the better result before and after photos. The "loser"…
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INSANITY month one results!! So happy :)
Hey everyone! Here are my month one Insanity results! Im really surprised and really happy with the results! And here are my day one to day thirty comparison :) Scale results, only 4 pounds believe it or not, but I dont even care anymore about the scale. Photos are the way to go.
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Where do you lose fat first?
Hey everyone! Just curious if anyone had a certain "area" where they seemed to lose first. Face? Stomach? Legs? For myself it seems to be face first, then stomach, and then hips/legs, and lastly, and unfortunately, arms. What about you?
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Ran my firsy 5K today!
Hey everyone I just had to gloat somewhere, and I suppose this is the most appropriate place! I never run, in fact, I dislike it (I know I know). Ive been doing a month of Insanity previous to this, and ran once 3 days ago for a little bit. Completely deflated since I could barely do it, I kept thinking I should try and do…
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Insanity/Body Revolution Day 20 Results
Hey everyone Im nowhere near my goal, but I am really proud of the progress I have made thus far. This is my results from doing Insanity and the strength training videos from Jillian Michaels Body Revolution for 20 days :)
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Changing workout routine?
Hey everyone- So for some reason my body seems to get very quickly acclimated to whatever workout I decide to do. I am currently doing 5 days of Ripped in 30, and 5 days of INSANITY. Some people might argue that its "too much" but honestly Im fine with it. Only one issue though. In the last 10 days I have felt, and seen…
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Calorie deficit?
Hey everyone! Just so I am "learning" and everything, I have read online several articles that say that one should not go over a 1000 calorie deficit as this promotes starvation mode and less fat loss. So my question to all of you is, is it really that terrible of a thing to do? Im not saying I will be doing this or am…
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INSANITY and calories burned? Bodymedia Fit Armband
Hey everyone! So I started the second day of Insanity today. I did my fitness test yesterday and logged my calories from my Bodymedia Fit armband. I also did the same today (I wear it all day and night besides in the shower). I was kind of surprised that Bodymedia Fit was only logging 333 calories for my Insanity workout?…
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Bodymedia FIT and using MFP
Hey everyone! So forgive me if this has been rehashed to death, but Im very confused on this. I currently have a Bodymedia Fit armband and Im according to the last 2-4 days, I burn in total, with exercise included about 2000-2200 calories a day. This is everything for a day (Im a student so Im pretty sedentary but I work…
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3rd and 4th week not seeing any changes? What gives?
Hey everyone! Im just curious if anyone can help me out with this. Ive been seeing a slow down in my weight loss the last two weeks, no idea what is going on. I do 30 Day Shred everyday (Im on level 3 now and finished on the 18th, only 4 more days till done), Im eating between 1200-1400 calories, sometimes 1500, I make…
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Weights and when to go higher
Hey everyone! Just curious if there was a "rule" or something concerning when to go up higher in your weights. For example, right now Im doing 30 Day Shred, Im on day 21, I went from 1 lb to 3 lb. I am still at 3 lb. Wondering if and when and how I can tell when to go to 5 lb? I couldnt find any 5lb weights when I went out…
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Calorie counters like MediaFit and Bodybugg?
Hey everyone! So I am thinking about purchasing a calorie counter/heart rate monitor. Ive heard of only two (although I know there are more of course), Body Bugg and Media Fit. Read some reviews on Amazon and people say sometimes they work great and sometimes they are crap. What do you guys think and should I consider…
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College students and 20-somethings :)
Hey everyone! Im looking to add some friends to MFP! I thought it would be cool to get some 20 something year old friends and/or college students. I think the support would be nice, plus we all know studying can sometimes mean less moving around. Share your success and failures with me! I will share mine with you! Lets do…
