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Day 6! Progress!
Well, I didn't get around to my double day yet, but I'm still staying on track otherwise. And a small victory: yesterday my physical therapist says my shoulder is the strongest it's been since we started working together! I don't know if it's really possible that it's because of 30DS, but it's motivating to pretend that…
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Day 10 -- but only 8 for me...
Hi guys! I haven't been posting, since no one else has been too active here, but I plan to at least keep logging my own progress as I go. I missed another day yesterday... no excuses: I had plenty of time, but just didn't get around to it. My energy has been a little low, which can become a self-perpetuating cycle. Less…
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What is your "ideal MPF friend" like?
"If you like pina coladas...." Sometimes I'll add a new friend on MFP and then realize we have very little in common. I love making new friends from all walks of life in general, but I find that I get the most motivation here on MFP from having friends with similar challenges and diets as me. My ideal friend would be: -age…
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Doubling up today!
I got carried away hanging out with my boyfriend last night, and didn't get around to doing my workout - noooooo! I decided I'd try a double tonight, so I did one session this morning, and will do another this evening. Wish me lots of luck (and motivation and discipline)!
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Days 2 and 3!
It was 10:30 last night before I got my butt in gear, but I did it! My booty is definitely feeling those squats and lunges today, too! Last night I used my Seconds Pro file instead of watching the video; it's an interval timer that allows you to set your own intervals and reads each interval name aloud. I just copied the…
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DAY ONE! How did it go??
Hi all! I did it! I didn't get around to working out until 6 pm, but I did it! It wasn't as rough as I expected, but I definitely got super sweaty and I'm sure I'll be feeling it tomorrow. PROTIP: Stretch your glutes! The video is definitely missing that for Level 1, and I feel like with all the squats and lunges, it's the…
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Welcome! Record your "before" photos/measurements here, and share your story!
I'm planning to take photos this evening, and will also be recording my weight, BF%, and measurements for bust, ribcage, waist, hips, thigh and bicep. Feel free to post your stats here if you're feeling brave (bonus points if you post your photos, though I imagine most of us will save those for the end, if at all, haha).…
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Looking for support buddies for 30 Day Shred! (+B&A from last time!)
I was so successful here on MFP back in 2012, but I fell off the wagon, and have tried coming back SO many times. I've tried to figure out why I did so well 7 years ago, but it won't stick anymore, and then I realized it was because I led a workout challenge group with the 30 Day Shred workout video, and it was SO…
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Preparation: video and equipment
To do the 30 Day Shred, you'll want the video and some light handweights. I use sets of 3 lb, 5 lb, and 8 lb weights. The videos used to be on YouTube, but I can't find them right now. There are videos of other people doing the workout that you can follow along with, or you can buy the streaming workouts from Amazon for…
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Starting a 30 Day Shred Challenge Group -- kickoff tomorrow!
Hi all! My last major weight loss success was in 2012, when I created a 30 Day Shred challenge group here and TOTALLY CRUSHED IT. I fell off the wagon, as we all do from time to time, but I'd love to have some new friends to help keep me accountable, and would ESPECIALLY LOVE if I could get a few people to commit to doing…
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June 30 Day Shred workout challenge starting tomorrow!
Hi friends! I just started a June 30 Day Shred Challenge group so we can get a little group accountability going; I'd love if you'd join me! https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/132891-june-2019-30-day-shred-starts-6-1 If you've never tried 30 Day Shred before, it's a daily 20-minute workout (3 workouts/levels, 10…
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What a super-fit toned apple looks like...
I always find myself lusting after photos of girls with tiny waists and curvy bums, but I know that no matter how much I work out, I'll never look like them. SO, the other day, I decided to find pictures of fit apple shapes. It was a little discouraging at first; it seems like the world equates "apple shape" with "flabby."…
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Looking for a 30DS partner... who wants to start TODAY!
Hey all -- I want to do another round of 30DS, and I *NEED* some accountability, or I'm afraid I'll slack off. Anyone have the DVD sitting on their shelf getting dusty? (If you're in doubt and want some motivation, the results from my first round back in April are on my blog!)
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Looking for friends to keep me accountable!
Hi! I've been using MFD on and off for awhile, but am serious about using it this time! I'd never used the "community" part of the site before, but I think it'll be helpful for me to have people keeping an eye on me. ;) I joined the Seattle group and a PNW group, but there are so many people on there already, that it's…
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Calling it quits... sorry, friends. :(
I feel like I'm letting you down, but I think I'm going to quit Insanity and get another Jillian Michaels DVD. I just don't enjoy Insanity and keep skipping it, and then not only did I not get my workout in, but then I feel guilty about it, too. For me personally, I think it's better (psychologically... maybe also…
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Struggling to keep it up...
I've missed two of my workouts already this week, and I don't want to do tonight's, either. I'm not sure exactly why I'm having trouble sticking with it. Let's examine some possibilities... 1. The workouts are too long/intense: I think just the idea of pushing myself to my limits after a long day of work just feels too…
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Hit my goal weight with 30DS!
Hi everyone! I wanted to share my 30DS results with you, and show you an apple at her goal weight! :wink: weight: 140 to 135.2 (4.8 lb loss) BF%: 21.8 to 20% (1.8% loss) bust: 36" to 34.5" (1.5" loss) ribcage: 34" to 30.5" (3.5" loss!) waist: 31" to 29" (2" loss) lovehandles: 35.5" to 33.5" (2" loss) hips: 38.5" to 38"…
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Calorie burn...
I'm sure this has been talked to death elsewhere on the forums (I searched a little), but what did you list for your calorie burn for today's workout? I have a dusty HRM somewhere in a drawer that I think I'm going to pull out and wear tomorrow, but I'm trying to estimate what I burned tonight. I think I'm going to list it…
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Shared Google doc for tracking progress
Hi everyone! I saw this on another group that was doing a workout together, and I liked the idea. (I know not everyone will want to participate, but I hope some of you will!) I've made a spreadsheet that we can all edit where we can track our workouts, fit test results, and measurements. In addition to keeping everything…
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Insanity Group!
Hi everyone! I wasn't able to start an Insanity group because of a glitch with MFP, but in the meantime, someone else did! It's here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/5229-insanity-4-30-start I just joined, and hopefully you will, too! It will be nice to have someone else running the group this time, but I will…
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My belly transformation! (pictures)
I'm so excited about my results, I just want to show everyone! I never thought I'd be so excited to show a shirtless picture to strangers on the internet. :laugh: I even emailed my pictures to my mom and my sister. :) I started in January at close to 160, and am at 135 today. I plan to start Insanity tomorrow, while eating…
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Finished 30DS and hit my goal weight!
My first Success Stories post! :) I want to share my 30DS results with everyone -- they're not as dramatic as some members', but I was only a few pounds from my goal weight and am mostly focused on toning up. Here are my numbers: weight: 140 to 135.2 (4.8 lb loss) BF%: 21.8 to 20% (1.8% loss) bust: 36" to 34.5" (1.5" loss)…
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Results!
I'm very happy with my results! Here they are: weight: 140 to 135.2 (4.8 lb loss) BF%: 21.8 to 20% (1.8% loss) bust: 36" to 34.5" (1.5" loss) ribcage: 34" to 30.5" (3.5" loss!) waist: 31" to 29" (2" loss) lovehandles: 35.5" to 33.5" (2" loss) hips: 38.5" to 38" (.5" loss) thigh: 22" to 21.75" (.25" loss) bicep: 10.75" to…
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DAY 30!!!
One workout left for me -- some of you may already be done! I'll be posting my measurements and pictures tomorrow. :)
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Day 29, and I'm unmotivated...
... I went to a private pre-opening party for a friend's restaurant tonight, and ate some snacky foods and had too much diet Coke, and now I'm home and tired and my tummy hurts. :( I should be excited to do one of my last 30DS workouts, but I just don't wanna do it! I'm going to lie in bed a bit and try to digest my food…
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Identify your obstacles
Okay, fess up -- has anyone missed a workout? Or are there factors in your life that you know could throw a wrench in your plans? I want to hear about it! I know we will all have moments during the month where something will come up and we might miss a workout. I almost missed mine this morning because I couldn't get my…
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Apple NSV!
So my boyfriend was sitting at the computer last night, and he said to me, "I figured out what body type you have!" And I said, "I'm an apple. I know." He said, "No, look! These girls have exactly the same body that you do! Tall, long legs, a low hip to waist ratio, and a little butt..." So I went over to the computer, and…
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Insanity, starting May 1st!
Okay, I'm going to give it a try... and I can't say I'm not intimidated! Has anyone tried Insanity yet? It looks crazy intense, and the workouts are twice as long as 30DS, but I'm going to go for it. My boyfriend already got us the DVDs and has said he's going to do it with me. :) I'm keeping my eye out for a group…
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Wednesday, 4/25 - Day 27! Hang in there!
Who's ready for their after photos?
