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Clean Eating Challenge- March
I am SUPER excited for March to begin and to start putting all my prep and research into action! Some friends and I are going clean, we are gong to have a VERY strict month of March to get our bodies and minds ready for a new Clean Eating lifestyle that we hope to be able to maintain after March. I would LOVE to have…
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sick of judgement
Rant Warning: You know what really fires me up, and it has been going on a LOT lately... if you are a young girl who is not overweight people judge you for working out and eating healthy unless it is for a reason, like running a marathon... and people are NOT afraid to make comments then are surprised when I defend myself.…
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May 19th
I did L2D1 yesterday and then walked 6.5 miles..... saying I am sore today would be a major understatement. I am feeling quite proud of the hard work but then again now am taking today off due to it. All in all I am just happy that I made a commitment to work out regularly and am sticking with it! I am also physically…
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Fitbit - does it really work??
I am thinking about getting a fitbit but am a little confused on how it actually works. It counts your steps and distance walked, is this by your arm swinging or by gps? Do I take it off when I workout at the gym so I do not confuse it? It seems like an awesome thing to have for general day to day walking etc but I am…
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May 14th
Man... well I might be out! My plantar fasciitis is really acting up After taking my nephew to the park last night I could barely walk. Best to rest rather then push it and injure myself. Really REALLY mad right now.. was just starting to feel and see the difference. I was eating healthy to, super motivated to get healthy…
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May 13
L1D9 done, 1 more day until the dreaded Level 2!!! I am already feeling and seeing results :) this is my 3rd time around for 30DS in the last 2 years and each time it has been amazing. I feel better and the compliments come in quickly. I have tried her ripped in 30 hoping to have some variation with as good of results…
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May 9th
L1D6 for me :) She is right about day 5 or 6 noticing a difference in the endurance, noticing my workout being much more fluid jumping right into the next step without stopping to breath. My push ups have the most improvement, I do the modified version but can do a full set in proper form which I am super proud of cause my…
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Yoga DVD recommendations???
I used to do yoga in college and LOVED everything about it. I have been commuting for a few years now and had given up yoga.. I really want to start again using DVD yoga but get such mixed reviews. Does anyone have a good suggestion for me, someone who used to do yoga but forgets a lot of the poses. Any suggestions would…
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May 7th
L1D5 was this morning and I am feeling this workout a LOT more then I did last year when I did it twice. Must have let myself get really out of shape, I know I have been drinking more alcohol recently but thought I was generally healthy. So grateful I started this, I am finding myself wanting to eat healthier and be more…
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May 5th
Rest day for me, I personally think rest days are really important to allow your body not to get injured or burnt out on a focused workout (30DS can get repetitive). Today rather then 30DS I will be going on an hour walk around town, this is one of my favorite things.. put on good music and soak up the fresh air. How is…
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Introductions
Hi all!!! I am a 29 female living in norther Cali (SF Bay). Through MFP a coupe years ago I lost about 25 pounds then did 2 rounds of 30 day shred to tone up and was in the best shape I had been since I was an athlete in High School. This video was magic for me, the impact on how I looked and more importantly how I felt…
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May 2nd
After last nights workout (L1D1) I had so much energy and felt great, I felt like I could conquer the world... other then the stairs, those conquered me haha. This mornings workout was much harder, during the second set I just wanted to lay down but forced my way through. It is nice to have my muscles sore again, feeling…
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May 4th
Woooot wooot, I did L1D3 this afternoon and did not need to stop for a break once and I even did a 2 mile walk afterwards... we will see how my legs feel in a couple hours haha. Pumped!!! Hoping you are all feeling good!
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May 1st - are we in pain or what???
How has everyone's Level 1 Day 1 (L1 D1) treated you?? I will be doing mine after work but wanted to get the board started for the day. I am on the west coast so am behind a lot of you, from here on out feel free to start the day discussions... I was thinking having a new discussion board each day. I am working on getting…
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30 Day Shred- Let's do it together!!!
Hi!! Last summer about 25 of us teamed up and did the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred together and it was a HUGE success. I started a group that we all stayed in touch on.. cheering each other on, sharing struggles and suggestions, and keeping each other accountable. It was so helpful for me that I was hopping to get another…
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birth control side effects
I have been on birth control (the pill) for 10 years and went off it last week. It was starting to really impact my mood and I am worried about long term side effects from being on it this long, so I figure now is as good as any to clean it out of my system. Does anyone know what I may expect as far as changes in my body…
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May 31
OK tomorrow is a new month... the perfect time to set a new goal and jump start a health plan!!! June 1st will be L1D8 of 30DS, I have taken to many rest days to make my goal for the wedding but that is ok. I am finishing this then moving onto 6W6P :) for an overall new healthy active life. I have decided starting June 1st…
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May 29
Happy Hump Day! I ended up taking 4 days of over the long weekend eekkk and cracked back into JM this morning which felt really good! I moved from 3lb weights up to 5lb weights which was a great call, I was still able to do all the workouts just with that little extra resistance. How is everyone doing?? I hope that as the…
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May 22
Happy Wednesday Everyone!! We are downhill now to our 3 day weekend woohoo!! How is everyone doing?? I hope the new or ongoing workouts are treating you all well :) I just completed D1 L1 of 30 day shred and am shocked at how much a month off of working out can effect me, I feel like I am so out of shape but it feels great…
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May 20th
Woohoooo here we go!!!! For those who have not completed one of Jillians Videos you are in for a treat... a hard earned treat! I highly suggest measuring yourself as well as weighing yourself before and after, my weight has actually gone up with 30 day shred before due to muscle gain but I lost inches and felt amazing once…
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May 21st
D1L1 30 day shred complete :) It feels really good to get back into this!!!! Even with just 1 month break in between JM videos I forgot how much I hate pushups!! This time around I am using 5lb weights rather then 3lb weights and no more modified pushups, we will see :) I am also working on increasing my fruit and veggies…
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Desperate for workday lunch ideas!!
Lunch is where I am finding I struggle the most! I get board of the same ol’ light sandwich or find I really don’t want to eat that super healthy no excitement lunch I have waiting in the fridge so find myself down the street ordering a deli sandwich which is NOT on my lunch MFP agenda. I would really appreciate some ideas…
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MACRONUTRIENT RATIOS IN A DIET
When I first joined MFP I was recommended to I eat 1200 calories per day, I did loose 16 lbs this way then stopped and have gone nowhere for at least 6 months. Since then I have begun reading up on the proper way to loose weight in a healthy way. I was clearly not eating enough calories and adjusted that based on my BMR,…
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30 Day Shred, starting March 1st and would LOVE company!
I got the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred video and will be starting this Friday afternoon. I would LOVE to have company as I have heard this video is not easy and will probably help to have support :) I joined MFP about 2 years ago and have been touch and go with it, I lost my bulk weight and have now seemed to get too…
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I think I am doing the lunges wrong.. worried about injury
So... I have never done lunges before and Jillian is very adamant about doing them right otherwise it is bad for your knees and ankles. When I do the side lunges I feel like I have to very awkwardly stick my butt far back to avoid my knee going over my ankle but then my chest goes far forward, and for the front lunge I…
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Hi everyone!!!
Woohooo the group worked :) Sooo excited to start with all of you tomorrow!!! Feel free to have any friends join, the more encouragement the better!
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Workout without a gym
So I am a little lost and falling off tack. Does anyone have good workout tips for things I can do on my own? I have the cardio down (about to start an elliptical and walking routine) but I do not know how to work my muscles. My stomach and arms are VERY soft after loosing 16 lbs and I can tell I am very weak. I know that…
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In a MAJOR rut for my last 10lbs
I am in a huge rut and do not know how to break through it. After consistently being 145-150lbs for years I fought hard and made it to 132lbs where I have been stuck for a year now. Every once in a while I weigh in 128lbs but then the next day I go right back up to 131lbs. Without being hungry or tired I can not cut my…
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Working on those last 10 pesky lbs!!!
Hi All!!! I have privately been on and off MFP for about a year now working on losing the bulk weight that I have been gaining since I graduated collage 5 years ago and have LOVED this site, but now as I am working on my last 10lbs I am finding it much harder. I think it’s time I start participating in the forums and…
