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Accountability?
How do many of you stay motivated? My weight has been on a steady climb for the last couple months, and I don't want to derail all of my progress. One of the things that I'm doing is writing a weekly blog to "report" to my friends and family about where I'm at mentally and physically. It is really helping me to get back to…
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Fighting to be Fit
I've been struggling with my motivation lately so I decided to write a blog about my efforts. Please feel free to read it and to let me know what you think. Thanks! http://heatherkmurphy83.wordpress.com
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Half Marathon Training Apps
Does anyone have any half marathon training apps for the iPhone that they swear by? I want to train for a half this summer. I have used the Zen Labs C25K app and loved it. I'm currently using Zen Labs' 10K Trainer, but I know that a 10K is just a little less than 1/2 of a half marathon. I don't mind spending $ on the app,…
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Phase 3! Almost There!!!
I just thought I'd start a thread for us to discuss Phase 3. I'm currently doing my 2nd week of Workouts 9&10. As always, I find the front of the body workouts more challenging. However, I love how much stronger I notice that I'm getting. I have to say that I'm struggling with all the plyo moves that she's having us do.…
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Biking TMI Question
Okay folks, I know that this is more than most of you probably want to know about me, but what do I do about my bike seat seriously molesting me? I just got a new bike this summer, and after not riding a bike consistently for 20+ years, I figured the initial pain was just that...initial. However, I have built up my…
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One Year Anniversary
A year and a few days ago, I received my brand new Wyoming Driver’s License in the mail and sat down and cried. I could not believe that my DL (which is supposed to represent who I am) made me look like a fat, Asian person. My chubby, chubby cheeks made my eyes look very narrow when I smiled (yes, I’m one of those smiling,…
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Sodium Question
I have a question regarding sodium intake. I have noticed that my macros change as I input exercise. Fiber, Carbs, Sugar, Protein, they all change. However, sodium stays the same. At the end of a hard workout, I'm SOAKED. Seriously, my clothes (all layers) are so wet, you'd think I'd stepped into the shower fully dressed.…
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Military Push Ups!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, I know my topic has a few too many exclamation points, BUT I just did Workout 3 for the first time and was able to do ALL military push ups for the first round of Circuit 1 and the first half of the second round. This is HUGE for me. I've been doing various JM videos since the beginning of February and have never…
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JNL Fusion - Who's tried it?
Hey all, I'm blaming late night infomercials for this post. As I am struggling with cyclical insomnia, I was watching infomercials last night and saw one for JNL Fusion. Has anyone tried it? What are your feelings about it? I am currently a Jillian Michaels groupie having completed 30DS, Ripped in 30, and own Killer Buns &…
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Spastic Perfectionist
Okay, I know this is going to sound weird, but does anyone else have problems getting wrapped up with their cables evenly and as fast as the people on the DVD? I cannot get the cable wrapped around my feet evenly that quickly, and I'm such a perfectionist that I want it even so that one side isn't working harder than the…
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May 23rd
Good Morning! I thought I'd start the thread today. I am in a rotation of JM videos this month, and this morning, I did Killer Buns & Thighs - Level 2. HOLY COW! That woman knows how to workout a backside. However, I'm not complaining. My legs are in the best shape of my life and my tush is lifting and rounding nicely! I…
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Workout DVDs - Awesome Confindence Boost
So this morning I hit snooze one too many times and knew that I didn't have time to complete the workout video that I had planned to do without being late for work. (FYI: I create a workout calendar every month listing which video I'm going to do on each day; it keeps me accountable. :) ) So I broke out my Ripped in 30…
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My Cute Clothes Aren't Cute Anymore
And that is an AMAZING feeling. Every item of clothing in my closet that used to be my go-to items when I wanted to feel good about myself now hang on me like sacks. Today I am wearing a dress that I loved when I bought it (9 years ago), couldn't wear for like 5 years in the middle because I was too big, now hangs on my…
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Credit Where Credit Is Due
So for the first time in my life, I started (and STUCK WITH) a regular fitness program in January of this year. I started with the 4-week Hip Hop Ab challlenge by Shaun T. Then I moved on to the 30 Day Shred Challenge of Jillian Michaels, which I followed up with her Ripped in 30 Challenge. I have also been walking 3-5…
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ONE-derland!!!
As of this morning, I officially weigh less than 200 lbs. I weighed 199.6 yesterday, but as my official weigh in is Thursdays, I wouldn't let myself post or celebrate until today. My profile pic is of the scale this morning because I wanted photographic evidence of my progress!
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Monthly Fitness Achievements
While I know I focus on the scale WAY too much, I have been making efforts to set fitness goals each month and to track everything. Here are my results so far. From 12/29/12-04/03/13 Pounds Lost: 31.4 Inches Lost (1/07/13-03/12/13): 37.5 January - Calories Burned: 24,860 - Miles Walked: 86.36 - Goal: Burn 750 calories 4x a…
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Clothing NSV - Think Jillian Michaels
So I've completed 30DS and am working on finishing up Ripped in 30 (only 1 week left), and throughout these DVDs, I've been envious of the skin tight capris that Jillian Michaels and her trainers wear. I NEVER thought I could wear them, but I saw a similar pair on sale other day and bought them. Here is the 2-fold NSV. 1)…
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Traveling NSV
So today and tomorrow I'm away from home for a training. I got up WAY early to do my video at home (I do Ripped in 30 right now), brought the DVD and my weights to do tomorrow morning in my hotel room, and just walked for 35 minutes on the treadmill in the fitness center here in the hotel. Look at me not giving up. I'm…
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Small Victories
So I wanted to put this out there and share some fo the small lessons that I have learned and consider victories. 1) Losing weight is hard; being overweight is hard - I've chosen my hard. 2) Resenting that thin people are thin is pointless. A lot of them bust their butts too. 3) There will bad days. That doesn't have to…
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C25K Runners - I have a ???
I was wondering if those of you that are doing C25K or have completed it started running outside or on a treadmill. I really want to start training to run a 5K (I REALLY REALLY want to do a color run), but I have never been gifted at running. I downloaded the app for my phone, but I don't have a treadmill. I'm a little…
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Weightloss Issues - Positive Side of Things
1. My clothes are getting WAY too baggy. 2. After years of thinking I was destined to be big, I've realized I'm capable of anything I set my mind too. 3. My honey can't keep his hands off my new body. 4. I enjoy being in pictures. 5. I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life including HS. 6. When I started walking…
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Workout Videos without Jumping
Hello all! I was just wondering if anyone had some suggestions for some high intensity workout videos that don't require jumping. I had reconstructive surgery for torn ACLs in both of my knees: Left 1998, Right 2001. My knees still hurt me from time to time, and I don't do well with workouts that require jumping. I know…
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2 Questions
1) Does anyone know if the full videos for Jillian Michael's Ripped in 30 are avaible on YouTube? I did a quick search but couldn't find anything. 2) I've seen several posts where people say they use a different app to record their daily weight. What app do you use? Thanks!
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Tooting My Own Horn!
I just needed to share these 2 major victories with someone. I realized this morning that I am 1/2 way to goal!!! AND Yesterday I bought the first pair of size 14 jeans that I have worn since I was in high school which was over 12 years ago. At my heaviest, I was wearing SUPER snug size 18 pants that had stretch because I…
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Jillian Michaels
is kicking my butt into shape in 30 Day Shred. I did a 4 week Hip Hop Ab challenge, during which I got fabulous results. However, no where in those 4 weeks did I feel the muscle fatigue that Jillian Michaels has induced in 3 days of Level 1. I know that I'm gaining strength so I'll keep it up. But DANG! I feel for her…
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Self Challenge
On January 7, I started a 4-week Hip Hop Abs challenge. I took all of my measurements before I did the first workout. Throughout the whole thing I followed the calendar for Level 2 HHA but did the Level 1 DVDs. I'm proud to say that I never missed a day or a workout, and in the end, I have lost a total of 22.75 inches all…
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Fitness Accomplishments
I don't usually post on here, but I wanted to share my good news with someone. I was totally up my fitness calendar from January and this is what I discovered. I walked 81.94 miles, burned 22,798 calories, and met my fitness goal of burning 750 calories a day 4 times a week in 3 out of the 5 weeks in January (it would be…
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Weightloss Groove
Okay, this may be a stupid question. Is it possible for the body to get in a "weightloss groove" so to speak? I have been working at this since August 1, 2012 and have steadily lost 1-2 lbs per week. However, I've noticed in the past month my losses have been higher 3-4 lbs per week. I know I've stepped up my workouts, but…
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Scale Accuracy
Does anyone know how accurate home scales can be when it comes to determing body fat percentage? I think that my home scale is fairly accurate weight-wise. I'm always withing a pound or two of the doctor's office. However, my scale says that I'm 48.8% body fat. I know I'm big - 5'6" and 235 - but I have way to much muscle…
