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Fell off the wagon
Well I slipped, then kept on sliding. Work is absolutely crazy and will only get worse over the next 2-3 weeks, the holidays, traveling... I didn't prioritize and here I am, shamefully climbing back on the wagon. Also I've realized I HATE mornings! Getting up early to workout is not gonna work for me - so I'm switching to…
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Piyo - Worth it?
I'm thinking about trying, Piyo from Beachbody/Chalene Johnson, but it's kind of expensive. I've got an angry SI Joint and Piyo kinda sounds perfect for me right now. Not looking to lose weight, just want to build a strong foundation since mine apparently sucks. My plan: Step 1: rehab and reduce SI Joint inflammation (4-6…
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DRENCH
Guess i got used to the short workouts - this felt so long not only b/c it was but also b/c it was quite hard too. I used to do 1-1.5 hour long workouts all the time. I did 2 hour Zumba marathons and back-to-to back classes at the gym, what happened to me????? This 48 min was the longest 48 min ever. Getting back in the…
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Saturday - Day19 - Sweat
Whew, done. Low energy for some reason this morning, so this was especially tough. Happy Saturday all!
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Thursday, Day 17 - Define Lower Body
Done. My cat Oscar nearly made this impossible today. He likes to get under me during downward dogs and rub on my legs during everything else. He's so cute it's hard to scoot him out of the way. <3
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Day 16 - Core
Done! Long torso but I don't stick on the way down anymore only on the way up which makes it hard to keep up with the pace. Still having a hard time "feeling it" on the standing stuff which means I'm probably doing it wrong. Guess I'll figure it out sooner or later. Have a great hump day ladies!
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Day 15 - Buns
Done, mostly. Gonna have to work up to doing all this - had to take so many breaks just to catch my breath and make my legs/butt stop seizing. Too many burpees!!! And this was by far the hardest workout on my lower back - so I'm going to take it slow on this nightmare workout, especially the first bit.
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Deluxe package & Foot sliders
A friend of mine wants to know if she should get the regular or deluxe version of PiYo. Specifically wondering if the foot slider things are worth it. I haven't gotten to that workout yet so I don't have an opinion yet. So I told her I'd ask my trusty PiYo group. So what do you guys think? Should she spring for the deluxe?…
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Day 12 - Define Upper Body
This was a bit easier today - got just a teeny bit lower in my tricep push-ups and even did some on my feet. It's so hard to keep elbows in tho! Made yesterday my rest day due to soreness after the chiropractor adjustment I had on Wednesday. I'm still sore but I figured I better get this done this morning b/c I have…
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Day 10 - Core
Done. Wowzers, had to modify a few moves, couldn't do as many reps on some because I couldn't go as fast. I guess speed will come with more practice. Got thru the warm up and then about 30 secs into the first exercise had to pause to put on shoes - made a huge difference in balance on the standing stuff.
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Day 6 - Define Lower Body
Done! Step thru still sucks but everything else was a little better. :D By George, I think it's working!
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Day 9 - Define Lower Body
Done! I'm really excited about tomorrow, new workout Core. I'm sure I won't be all that excited 10 min into it tho. :#
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Day 8 - Sweat
Done, thank gawd! Is it just me or is this even harder than the first time? My whole body is shaking esp my legs and I'm pouring sweat - caveman style. I feel like a beast and maybe not in a good way - just huffin and puffin and pausing and rewinding and good god - totally wiped out. Hoping I feel pretty amazing in about…
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Day 7 - Define Upper Body
Done! This one is so hard, omg, way harder than lower body. Feeling the hate for tricep push-ups!!!!
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Helpful video tutorial for stepping thru.
I am terrible at the step thru. Just. Can't. Do. It. :# At first thought it was b/c I have a really long torso and I would really never be able to master this move. But... I found a helpful video this morning. Going to add these stretches as a pre-warmup before I do my PiYo workouts and see if it helps. For anyone else…
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Day 4 - Sweat
Yep - lots o sweat. Much harder than I anticipated. I almost got sick during those 10,000 squats. So outta breath and coming out of all the up down movement, I think I got a little motion sickness. For the record, I'm extremely prone to motion sickness - such a plague my whole life. So I think for this one and Drench I'll…
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Day 3 - Define Upper Body
The start guide says this class is 35min. But it was only 18:45min. 15min off seems like a big mistake. Are we supposed to do the warmup from Lower Body first? I noticed this one had no warm up included - I guess so you can do both Defines, one right after the other as another person said. But the schedule never has them…
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Day 2 - Define Lower Body
Done! Loved this!!!! Even felt like it was too short, could've kept going. But since these are short, I feel like I will never have an excuse to not fit one into my day. o:) I love not having to wear shoes and I love that I'm sweaty, but not caveman sweaty. So glad I found this program and this group!!!! That last move was…
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Les Mills "Body Pump" = Cardio Only?
Is the Les Mills "Body Pump" gym class considered just cardio? Are there any strength/muscle benefits? It's a lifting class, but it's high reps at low weight and minimal breaks. It definitely feels like cardio but do the weights involved add any other benefits? Does it at least maintain muscle? I know you can't BUILD…
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Start Over?
I've missed an entire week due to an insane work week: 15 hour days and 6am flights and I still barely got all my work done. I've only just begun NROL (2.5 weeks in) and it's been very rough just trying to find my bearings and get comfortable. I think I started with TOO much weight, hurt my lower back and have been doing…
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Stage 1 Deadlift Help
I'm not sure if I'm doing these right. The book diagram looks like the start position is a squat. But that doesn't seem right. I've been doing them by keeping my legs straight or with a very slight bend in my knees the whole time. I bend over keeping my back as flat as possible and lower the barbell by sliding it down and…
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Fashionably Sweaty - Turbo Fire Outfits
I love so many of the outfits that Chalene Johnson wears in the Turbo Fire DVDs. Anybody know where they came from or where to get equally cute workout clothes? I especially love love love the yellow tank she wears in Stretch 10.
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Nike+ Fuelband - Calories
I just got this and wore it for a full 24 hours. My data: 3,595 fuel 983 calories WTH! 983 calories for a full day??? I burned 259 calories wearing my HRM doing 30 Day Shred (26min). Am I doing something wrong? Do I have a lemon? Anyone one else have one and have this issue? Is it just THAT inaccurate? I was expecting it…
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Lose the last 10lbs with Cardio or Weights?
What do you think will work best? These last 10lbs are a nightmare! I have been hovering around the same weight for months. I know I need to work on eating better, but as far as exercise goes, I've been focussing on cardio and getting no where. I was going to start heavy lifting once I reached my goal weight and focus on…
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Sorry, I don't cook. Deal with it.
This is more of a vent because I'm SO over having the same argument with my husband. I don't cook. I've never cooked. We've been together for 17 years and I have never cooked family meals. I have done it on the rare occasion when I have a wild hair or for a special occasion. But generally we've fended for ourselves in this…
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Best shoes for Turbo Fire, Insanity and the like?
I need new shoes. I currently have Asics Gel-Upshots and my toes are ALWAYS going numb. My knees feel torqued and my ankles are always sore. I have monster calluses on the sides of the balls of both feet that hurt and refuse to go away (bunions???). I've tried thin socks, thick socks, no socks, band-aids, moleskin...…
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Insanity vs Turbo Fire
I did 14 weeks Turbo Fire, then the ChaLEAN Extreme/Turbo Fire hybrid for 12 weeks and now I'm STRUGGLING on Week 3 of Insanity. I thought I was ready to take it to the next level but Insanity is a bit... uh... insane. And I'm not getting a better burn from it either. So I'm frustrated and thinking Insanity isn't the…
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Healthy food choices - what motivates you?
I need new motivation when it comes to diet. I'm doing well with exercising - 6x a week for the past 8.5 months. And my food was pretty good up until Thanksgiving. Since then I've lost my willpower and motivation to make good food choices and to stay at or under my daily calories. I need to make a change before I undo all…
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How can I lose FAST for special events
I know, I know, slow and steady wins the race. And honestly I've been doing just that for the past 6 months with diet and exercise and have lost 19lbs! But I have two special events coming up and want to shed some more FAST: 1. This Saturday - A wedding with lots of OLD friends whom I haven't seen in years. 2. Next…
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ChaLEAN Extreme Buddies
I'm starting ChaLEAN Extreme on July 28 and could use some buddies. No matter where you are in the program or if you doing it as a hybrid with something else I could really use your support, knowledge, advice, and motivation. Who's with me? :bigsmile:
