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Back in the saddle again
I've been using MFP off and on for years. I've had real success ...and then got lazy and fell back into old habits. I have recommitted myself to getting back into a healthy lifestyle of making good food choices and getting active. I could really use more friends to help keep me motivated, hold me accountable and share…
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Exercising late
What's your opinion on exercising late or shortly before bed? I've got some places to go afterwork tonight...and I really want to get my workout in...but wouldn't be able to do so until later in the evening. Not sure if that's a good idea or not.
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Supportive & Motivating Friends
I'm not exactly new to MFP...but I have been away for a while. I am recommitted to changing my lifestyle, losing weight and getting healthier. That said, I could really use some more supportive and motivating friends. I really like people that want to share ideas, compare stories, like to laugh, can listen when I need to…
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Up protein / Lower carbs....HELP!
I often seem to find myself falling short on my protein goal....and easily hitting or surpassing my carb goal. I have my goals set at 40% Carbs, 35% Protein & 25% Fat. I could really use some advice on how to up my protein and lower my carbs. OR...should I adjust my goals??? And, fyi, I'm not eating a lot of bread or…
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Level 3, Day 10
DONE!! I can't believe it!! I finished the 30DS!!!! In the beginning it felt like it was going to be a lifetime to get to this point. But now that I look back, time really flew by!! I took before and during pictures..and will take after pictures tomorrow. Will try to post them tomorrow so you can see my results. (Hopefully…
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Level 3, Day 9
Day 9, level 3 is done! OMG!!!! ONLY ONE DAY LEFT!!!! But, I have an issue. Yesterday, I tweaked my upper hamstring/glute. It felt OK when I started today's workout...but then started to hurt again during the mountain climbers. Had to take it easy the rest of the work out. (worst calorie burn during the 30DS!!!) So, I'm…
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Level 3, Day 8
Done! Only TWO DAYS to go!! Didn't get the best burn in today. I think I strained a butt muscle!! Ugh. Hoping that resting tonight will be enough for it to stop hurting so I can bang these last two days out!!
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Level 3, Day 7
Day 7 of level 3 is DONE!! Everyone sing with me....."It's the final count down!!!" Only three more days to go!!!
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Level 3, Day 6
Day 6 of Level 3 -- DONE!! Really really pushed myself today! Did more of the advanced moves. Push ups and plank raises only about half the time at advanced, but pushing myself to try for longer each day. My burn today really shows how hard I pushed. 383 calories today vs. my usual 330-340. WOOHOO!!! Feeling amazing!!!
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Level 3, Day 5
HALF WAY DONE WITH LEVEL 3!!!! Day 5 is history!!! I pushed myself today - starting to get out of my funk. Tomorrow I will push myself to do some more of the more advanced moves. Gonna make the last 5 day count - gonna really push!!!
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Level 3, Day 4
Done with day 4 of level 3. After tomorrow, I'll be half way done with the last level!!! I'm feeling like I need a boost of encouragement to really push hard these last few days. I can see myself slipping and not giving it my all. Please, give me some words of encouragement....please!!!
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Level 3, Day 3
Wow - done.....thank god!!!!! Sooooo glad I have a rest day tomorrow!!! Today was a real struggle getting through the workout. Fingers crossed that a rest day will do me good...like they have in the past.
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Level 3, Day 2
Level 3, Day 2 - done Well, I take back some of what I said about level 3 being easier than level 2. Today was somewhat of a struggle for me. Maybe partly because I was tired and sore from working in the yard all day yesterday. I really really struggle with the cardio and abs in the last circuit. I really hope it gets…
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Level 3, Day 1
Done! I must say that level three, in general, is easier than level 2...for me anyway. There are still things I struggled with, but I'm sure will get easier each day. (All but the ab portion in set 3...I can't lift my heavy butt off the ground like that!!! I will keep trying...but whew....very very hard.)
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Level 2, Day 10
Last day of Level 2 - Done!!! Will take more pics tomorrow. I can really see a change in my stomach and legs and arms. Clothes are fitting better!! Yay!! On to level 3 on Sunday - I may need some encouragement! Back to a challenge!!
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Level 2, Day 9
Level 2, Day 9 - Done!!! Good news is that I only have one day left of level 2! Bad news is that I only have one day left of level 2! I pre-viewed level 3 today. WOW - Jillian means business!! In general, it looks easier than level 2....but after thinking about it, I am sure it will be a challenge. (But a challenge I'm up…
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Level 2, Day 8
Yay! Day 8 of level 2 is done!! Only 2 days left, then on to level 3....wooooohooooo!
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Level 2, Day 7
Level 2, Day 7 - DONE on Sunday. Didn't push myself as hard as I did on Saturday because I was tired from being up very late with friends on Saturday night. Still felt good - things are definately getting easier. (but not the double crunches or the chair squats with the V raise!!! Those are still sooo hard for me.)
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Level 2, Day 6
I finished day 6 of level 2 on Saturday. The rest day on Friday made a world of difference when it came to the workout on Saturday! I really pushed myself and burned the most calories I have to date doing 30DS!! Felt great when I was done!
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Level 2, Day 5
Level 2, Day 5 -- DONE!!! Yahoo!!! I'm halfway through level 2.....and halfway through 30DS!!! Rest day tomorrow - Thank goodness!! I need it!!!
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Level 2, Day 4
Day 4 of level 2 - DONE!!! I think 4 is the magic number! In level 1, day 4 was when I started feeling things getting easier. And today was the same for level 2. Things felt a little easier. Set 3 is still by biggest struggle!! And I still hate the double crunches. After tomorrow, I'm half way through level 2!!! Woohoo!!!!
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Level 2, Day 3
Just finished day 3 of level 2....whew! Might have been just a tad bit easier than days 1 & 2. Anyone else's elbows sore??? Or is it just me?? For sure feeling level 2 really working my shoulders and back!
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Level 2, Day 2
Day 2 of Level 2 -- DONE!!! I'm so glad tomorrow is my rest day!!! Level 2 is a killer for sure!! But, I must say that when I'm done, I feel so good. Wore out...but good!! Hope you are all doing well - I'm here routing you on!!! :flowerforyou:
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Day 9, Level 1
Day 9 - DONE! I've been doing three days in a row, then rest day, then repeat. Tomorrow is my scheduled rest day. Then Friday will be day 10...for me. On to level 2 this weekend - kinda nervous about the change...but on the other hand, I'm so ready to do some different moves! Keep up the good work everyone!!! I know you…
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Day 8, Level 1 Roll Call
Day 8 - Done!! I really want to slap those girls for smiling through the entire work out!!! Who on earth does that!!! And, I'm still having a hard time with the cardio in set one. My feet and legs just do not like an entire 2 minutes of jumping/impact.
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Day 4, level 1 Roll Call :)
Sorry kasslass2, I'm beating you to the punch today! Day 4, Level 1 - DONE!!! :happy: WOW!! What a difference a rest day makes!!! I took yesterday off, and did day 4 today. OMG!! I can't believe how good I did. Was pretty much able to keep up with everything. The dang lunges and shoulder raises that I HATE were, dare I say…
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Help with meal planning & goals
OK - just looking for some friendly advice on what everyone is doing. First of all, I have found out that I do MUCH better when I pre-plan all my meals & snacks ahead of time. I do try to leave a couple calories open for that occasional craving - or if I don't burn as much as I plan on a workout. I've found lately that…
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WTH???
I'm three days into my re-commitment of eating good and working out, and my husband just walks in the door with a peanut buster parfait.....and says, "this is for you". WTH????? I took one little bite and then put the whole thing in the freezer and told him he can eat it tomorrow. Glad I can come here for REAL support!
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Just to make you all laugh...
I wonder how many extra calories I'm buring by making a billion trips a day back and forth from my desk to the water cooler...and from my desk to the bathroom. And, I have to get some kind of credit for the extra "SQUATS" I'm doing each time I sit on the toilet to pee!!! Hope that brought a smile to your face!! Keep up the…
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Just started lvl 2 - UGH....
How do you people do this??? :noway: Yesterday was my first day of level 2 and the only positive thing I can say is that the 27 minutes went by fast!!! (Seemed faster than level 1) I hate being down in the plank position!!! I find myself not breathing correctly - I'm holding my breath just to hold myself up! This is…
