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Eating every 2-3 hours a MYTH!??? WTH!
Okay I came across this article in peer trainer about Myths of Eating every 2-3 hours. So which is it? 6 small meals a day or 3 meals a day!!! Here is the article. http://www.peertrainer.com/myth_busters_jjvirgin.aspx What does everyone else do?
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Results!
So I know since we started this group that alot of us have stuck to CLX in some way, shape or form and some may have moved on to other things. But what I want to know Since it has been about 5 months does anyone have any results to share (NSV, Photos, or Goals)
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Favorite CLX move
Hey Gals, Im trying to be vocal on MFP so I though I would see what Move you all like the best in CLX? My Favorite is starting to be the Push-ups Especially the "Triple Threat" ones!
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Favorite "Healthy" Snacks
This past couple of weeks I have started to incorporate more Fresh, Healthy, Green Foods. So Far I have some snacks that I am enjoying but..... I dont want to start getting tired of them. Any Ideas? This is mine: Bell Peppers Cucumbers Boiled Eggs Greek Yogurt Fresh Fruit Almonds :)
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Starting all over again!!!
Hello Ladies!!! So guess what? I FINALLY finished CLX!! WOW what a journey...but, its not over!! I did not lose any weight, In fact I gained a lb or 2, but thats okay. I wasnt eating the greatest either so theres my reason. :sad: I was alittle upset that didnt see the results that I wanted but it jumpstarted my motivation…
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Body Fat %
Hello Ladies.... Well I am narrowing down to my last week of Lean. Im on week 3 Day 3 now and...... Im up 3 lbs! The frustration is really starting to bare down on my self confidence and even more so when I attempted to take my body fat percentage. I decided that SINCE I wasnt losing that I was going to take my…
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Eating More!!!
Hello Ladies.... So now that I am in the Lean Phase I am finding that Chalean Johnson was right about having to eat more! That has to be the Key to sustaining fuel for our bodies! I have never been hungrier! So far I have upped my calories to 1750 before exercise cals and I eat them all including my exercise calories which…
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Measuring Body Fat
Hello Everyone! So I have been lifting weights for the past 3 months now and am seeing some results but no significant. I am not trying to lose alot of weight but just get toned up so, its fine with me. I am wondering what is the best way(and least expensive) to measure body fat? I think I should do this so I can at least…
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Feeling Sore!
Hello Ladies... So I just started the Lean Phase of CLX and I am really sore compared to past workouts. My Tricepts are killing me....not to mention I feel really swollen if that makes any sense at all. hahah I know this means that it is working, I mean "no pain no gain right?" Well just wanted to share my non-significant…
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Happy New Years! New Goals?
Hello Ladies!!! Just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year! Yup its that time of year....a time for reflection. How do you think you did this past year? Any Improvements? If not what would you like to improve? *As for me: I think I did moderately well. I stuck to my workoouts 80% of the time but my eating sucked! I have…
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Happy Holidays!
Hello everyone!! I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas this year! I for one had too much food, and too much sweets but Christmas only comes once a year. hahah I dont know about you all but I havent given up on CLX. I really tried to keep up with the routine even through all the christmas hustle and bustle and im glad I…
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Lean Phase - What to Expect
Hello! I have been seeing alot of post on the LEAN phase. Can you please let us know what to expect ? I am so excited to get to that phase!!! Horay for CLX and getting Lean for Life! Thank you for your posts!
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What have you noticed - Phase 2
OKay since we started this journey some of us just started and some of us were halfway into it but I want to know: What have you noticed thus far, compared to when you first started. (NoN-Scale-Victories) ??
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Vacation!
Hi Ladies....First of all I just wanted to let you know that I did not abadon you or the CLX program. Some of you may know that for Thanksgiving I went to Mexico for a 8 days vacation! It was freaking Awesome!! I didnt do that bad with the weight gain as we were TONS of adventureouse activities. Zip lining, climbing, and…
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Heavy Weights
I just thought I would share my good news....I finally got me some heavier weights!!! Not just any kind...the adjustable kind. I thought....I NEED to share this with you because it such a great deal! They are a no brand name...Not select-tech(I WISH) but they still do the job for a gal on a budget. I scoured the stores…
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Cardio/Abs
OMG!!! So no one warned about the Cardio! I attempted to do the 30 minute segmant and could only complete 15 minutes of it before wanting to barf out of sheer exhaustion! Needless to say I think this is something i definately need to work into my routines! I was skipping the cardio because I filled in with my own cardio…
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A Message from Chalean about lifting and weight gain...
So I know we all stress about lifting weights and the possibility of gaining weight. Well I will be honest for me, I did stress! I gained a few pounds during my first 2-3 weeks but soon after the weight started coming off and my body is now leaner than ever. A friend of mine sent this message to me that really helped me…
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PUSH Phase
Please share your experiances with this Level, I would love to know what to expect:
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Buying Free Weights - Help
Does anyone know where you can decent priced weights? I started lifting weights and need heavier ones between 15-30lbs and they are so exspensive! If anyone has any idea I would appreciate it: Thanks
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Burn Phase
For those of you who are just starting please post questions about the BURN phase here. Or maybe you already completed the burn phase, please tell about your experiance, so newbies can know what to expect...... Thank you!
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Before/During/AfterPhotos
I added this post for anyone that wants to add before/during/after photos. You do not have to feel obligated to post any, but if you do have results you want to share feel free to add them here..... "the Journey is the Reward........"
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Introductions
Hello All! Welcome to the CLX Group! We are all here for the same reason....whether we are here to lose a few pounds, alot of pounds, get healthy, or get fit; we all want to get to a goal where we can feel better about ourselves and Step One is already complete! You are taking the first step to getting to that goal by…
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What is CLX?
CLX also known as: Cha-Lean Extreme is a workout program designed by fitness extrodinar Chalene Johnson. She is also the creator of Turbo Jam, and the famous Turbo Fire! She is awesome! Unlike the Turbo Fire exercises CLX focuses on lifting weights. The whole program consists of 3 phases: 1)Burn Circuit 2)Push Circuit…
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ChaLean Xtreme
Hello there! Are there any other CLX people out there??
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married - joining finances/seperate - HELP!
I need advice people!! If you are married/living with a partner and have different paygrades; lets say for example A) makes 100,000 and B) makes 30,000 Before they got married they kept finances seperate. But now that they are married their finances are still seperate. Except A)pays most of the bills and B) pays for the…
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ChaLean Xtreme
Hello All! I started the ChaLean Extreme program and am now on week 3 of the Burn Circuit! Yey Meeh! But I have a question for any of you who have done this or are doing it. Is it normal to gain weight the first month? I feel like I have not been able to lose as much as I typically have lost with Jillian Michaels programs.…
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6 week 6 pack Challenge - Start Date April 30th!
Hey guys! Starting a 6 week 6 pack Challenge on April 30th! If anyone is interested in joining we are in the group forums! Lets get RIPPED!!! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/5162-jm-s-6-week-6-pack-start-date-april-30th
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Job question!
So I recently been faced with a proposal for a new job. Ive worked with this place before, its an engineering company. But before I was underpaid and overworked as this was when the recession got bad and they were cutting people and everyones pay. It was stressful times. So I left that place for a job closer to home that…
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GNC Total Lean Shakes
So one of my co workers gave me one of these to try. She said that this drink made her too jumpy so i wanted to know if anyone has ever tried this and does this do that same for you if so. I cant take things that will make my heart race! Is this also a meal replacement or can I just take it for added protein? I get about…
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Chia Seeds
Hello! I am going to start incorporating Chia Seeds in my diet for more fiber. Does anyone know how much on average should we be eating a day? Thanks!!!
