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Any success stories with the 17 day diet plan?
Hi all: I'm just reading the "17 day diet book".....does it work.....or is it a gimmick? Please share your input and experience if you have tried it!
Chalean Extreme...ladies...how "heavy" do you lift for L.E.?
Sooooooo.....I'm on my "3rd" round of 90 days of Chalean Extreme. She always says "go heavy or go home". The 1st time, I don't think I went nearly heavy enough. The 2nd time around, I used mostly 30 lbs (15 each side) for L.E. squats, lunges....and 8-15 for U.E. (15 each side for chest fly's), 8-10 for overhead triceps. Is…
Turbo Fire/Chalean hybrid ??? resuolts???
Hi there....has anyone done Turbo Fire/ Chalean extreme hybrid?......and if so.....how did your results compare with just doing Fire? Am on week 5 of Fire and had done Extreme several times before.....am kind of missing the muscle work!
Turbo Fire/Chelean hybrid results vs Turbo Fire only???
Hi there. Am currently on week 5 of Turbo Fire.....but previously did Chalean Extreme. Am debating about switching to the hybrid schedule as am missing the "muscle" work from extreme. Has anyone done the hybrid vs. fire only......and how were your results? Thanks for your input!:drinker:
Plateau busting tips PLEASE
:flowerforyou: Hi there..does anyone out there have any Plateau "busting" tips to share? I work out like crazy and have only lost 3 lbs in the past 2 months....but I did lose 14.5 inches. I STILL NEED THE SCALE TO MOVE as well:) Am thinking about trying the "Shakeology 3 day cleanse"...has anyone done that....and was it…
Plantar Fasciitis....OUCH!!!! Any tips?
I did a 1 1/2 hour work-out at the YMCA on hardwood floors yesterday....and have also been working on C 2 5K....and woke up with extreme right heel pain.:noway: Am prett sure it's plantar fasciitis....any tips to make it go away and prevent it in the future????
What's your NSV (non-scale victory) for this week?
I'll start. My 25 year old daughter came to visit after not seeing me for about 6 months and called me a "health nut" and "fitness finatic".....big change since I lost the 32 lbs!!!:blushing: Hopefully will be an inspiration for her!
Couch to 5 K treadmill questions
Hi all, Am starting Week "6" of C 2 5K this week......can't believe it! ....as I've NEVER been a runner!!! I am not sure if I am running/jogging fast enough on the treadmill. What speed should I be striving to run at in order to actually do the 5 K by week 9 in a "5 minute warm-up walk, 30 minute run, 5 minute cool down…
How do you "log" older dated measurements in MFP?
Am trying to go back and record my measurements from previous dates...but can only see where to log "today's" measurements......please HELP!
BMR and TDEE...how do you use that information?
I've been reading a lot about TDEE and BMR. I found a calculator that said my TDEE is between 1888 - 2128 (most weeks 2128 due to moderate exercise). My BMR is 1373. What do I DO with that information? Have no clue. PLEASE HELP!!!:blushing:
update on my NOT "eating ALL my exercise calories back"
Last week, I posted that I was "not convinced" re: eating the calories back as I had gained that week after trying it for 2 weeks in a row (and had lost consistently prior to that). I had said this week, I would only eat "part" of them back and see how it goes.....SUCCESS!!! I lost 1.6 lbs this week so am planning on…
Ate exercise cal's back....and gained....am NOT sold!
Sooooo....I kept reading you should "eat your exercise calories back....which I had never heard of until this site....so the past 2 weeks, I tried it . Week # 1, lost 0.8 (much less than previous)...week #2, gained back the 0.8.....ugh!....and I worked out EVERYDAY! Soooo.....am rethinking that advice. I think I wil eat…
Face sweating....and running!!!
Sooooo.....I'm currently training for couch to 5 K....am on week # 4. I have NEVER been a runner. Am a regular exerciser though...have done crossfit, p90x, Chalean extreme, zumba, etc. Am trying to become a runner! Problem is sweat. I do not "glisten" or "glow" or "perspire" ....when my HR goes up, I sweat!!! (mostly in…
HRM.....best and easiest to use???
Sooooooo......a bunch of people on here have recommended a HRM.....I have never used one before. What would you recommend that is the best aned easiest to use and easiest to read?
Couch to 5 K/ HELP me figure out the caloires to log please!
O.K. So I'm attempting to do the couch to 5 K thing! I don't have a HRM. Ht. is 62 .5 inches weight 145. Can somebody out there please tell me how many calories are burned weekly on the plan so I can put it in my exercise log?:drinker:
What running shoes are the best?
Have been challenged to start couch to 5 K.....am due for some new running shoes. What brand and/ or style do you runners think are the best?:happy:
Need help to lose the final 15-20lbs...am stuck!
Soooo....I've lost 27 lbs so far....but can't move the scale. I work out 4-5 days a week alternating cardio w/ Chalean extreme wts...any advice?

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