[tiza126]

podiumchick, on 17 November 2011 - 12:53 PM, said:

Yay, Tiza!! I really like CE and since the lifting is every other day, you could swap out other cardio if you get tired of the two she has for the cardio days.

It shipped. Should arrive by Thanksgiving. Perfect timing I guess I'll have to arrange the schedule so my taiko days fall during one of the CE rest days, because I know I won't be able to do both on the same day.

[podiumchick]

Don't tell Chalene, but I put my rest days where I need them and just make sure I put a cardio day or rest day between two circuit days. It works. I just make sure I follow the lifting/circuit schedule and then put whatever cardio fits into my life on the other days, then rest on Sunday...or Wednesday...or whatever day falls apart (which is why it took me 4 months to get through CE, but it still worked!)

[EmilyB]

I'm brand-spanking new here and would love to participate in this with everyone. I've been looking all over for a digital scrapbooking site that had an active weight-loss forum and I'm so happy to finally find one! Yay!

Emily

[tiza126]

Hi Emily!! Welcome to Scrap Girls! And we are happy to have you join our Shred challenge.

[Cheri T]

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 08:31 AM, said:

Cheri T, on 16 November 2011 - 11:32 PM, said:

tiza126, on 13 November 2011 - 01:15 AM, said:

It's dark when I leave for work at 6:15am, and dark by the time I get home at 5pm. Blechhh

That's what I hated most about working full time. Compound that with no windows - employers should pay for UV lights in the winter;) (It would prevent/treat a lot of seasonal depression and probably increase productivity enough to offset the cost, lol)

I do have a small window near my desk. Which helps a little. Except it just reminds me of all the daylight I'm wasting when I could be outside walking (in nice weather), sleeping (during rainy days), or playing in the snow (during winter).

LOL - true, so true:)

[Cheri T]

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 01:07 PM, said:

podiumchick, on 17 November 2011 - 12:53 PM, said:

Yay, Tiza!! I really like CE and since the lifting is every other day, you could swap out other cardio if you get tired of the two she has for the cardio days.

It shipped. Should arrive by Thanksgiving. Perfect timing I guess I'll have to arrange the schedule so my taiko days fall during one of the CE rest days, because I know I won't be able to do both on the same day.

Good for you! You may find you need to insert another day of cardio in between strength training days and taiko days. I know taiko makes your arms sore and it might be too much two days in a row, even though taiko is considered cardio rather than strength-building. Anyway, my advice is listen to your body:)

[tiza126]

Cheri T, on 18 November 2011 - 11:04 AM, said:

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 01:07 PM, said:

podiumchick, on 17 November 2011 - 12:53 PM, said:

Yay, Tiza!! I really like CE and since the lifting is every other day, you could swap out other cardio if you get tired of the two she has for the cardio days.

It shipped. Should arrive by Thanksgiving. Perfect timing I guess I'll have to arrange the schedule so my taiko days fall during one of the CE rest days, because I know I won't be able to do both on the same day.

Good for you! You may find you need to insert another day of cardio in between strength training days and taiko days. I know taiko makes your arms sore and it might be too much two days in a row, even though taiko is considered cardio rather than strength-building. Anyway, my advice is listen to your body:)

If I need more cardio, I can do one of the TurboJam workouts or ride my exercise bike.

[mbc72]

Welcome, Emily, so glad you are joining us!

Hi, Debbie, glad you are hopping on the bandwagon with us!

[Smiles]

Welcome to Scrap Girls, Emily!
If you'd like to introduce yourself in the regular newcomer's forum, more of us will be able to welcome you.
We're so glad you joined in!
And the fitness thread is a super way to stay on track.

[Cheri T]

Legs and Back done for Friday - oh, and Ab Ripper too:)

[mbc72]

As you can see on the chart, there is lots of room left. Who else wants to join us??

[Bride]

mbc72, on 18 November 2011 - 11:06 PM, said:

As you can see on the chart, there is lots of room left. Who else wants to join us??

ME me me!! Pick me!!

[mimes1]

I can't wait to start again on Monday. I had a bit of a trail off this past session - I'm looking forward to doing better this time around!

[Ro]

Checking in. I'm going back to the gym on Monday. It will be slow and easy (and man... I need the trainers guidance more than ever because I don't know exactly what to do), but I'm going to get back on it. I've lost 12 pounds since I started out on this adventure.

[Sara Arell]

EmilyB, on 17 November 2011 - 11:47 PM, said:

I'm brand-spanking new here and would love to participate in this with everyone. I've been looking all over for a digital scrapbooking site that had an active weight-loss forum and I'm so happy to finally find one! Yay!

Emily

Hi Emily! Welcome to Scrap Girls! We're delighted to have you here with us and so happy you've decided to join in on the Shred Challenge with us!

[angleigh]

Yeah...I am so ready to start this again! I've been adding walking in slowly since surgery, doing at least a mile every day (except Saturday, the day after, and Wed) It's suppose to be nice out today so i'm going to head out after the boys leave this am.

[Bride]

angleigh, on 19 November 2011 - 07:39 AM, said:

Yeah...I am so ready to start this again! I've been adding walking in slowly since surgery, doing at least a mile every day (except Saturday, the day after, and Wed) It's suppose to be nice out today so i'm going to head out after the boys leave this am.

I'm so glad you are getting back into the swing of things Angie!

[Belle]

Okay, I'm in. Will weigh in on Monday and start walking. I need lots of encouragment to keep walking.

[SandiC.]

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I took the plunge and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme.... so I'll be starting that at some point during this next Shred. Wish me luck

I ordered Chalene too! I got the email that it's shipped but hasn't arrived yet. Since I'm leaving town again Monday, if it doesn't come today, I'll have to postpone starting it until the following week, but I'll find other things to do in the meantime. I'm pretty nervous about trying it. I'm so out of shape (though in much better shape that a few months ago), but I'll do the best I can. Others seem to have gotten such remarkable results and Chelene's push program is so good.

[angleigh]

SandiC., on 19 November 2011 - 09:17 AM, said:

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I took the plunge and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme.... so I'll be starting that at some point during this next Shred. Wish me luck

I ordered Chalene too! I got the email that it's shipped but hasn't arrived yet. Since I'm leaving town again Monday, if it doesn't come today, I'll have to postpone starting it until the following week, but I'll find other things to do in the meantime. I'm pretty nervous about trying it. I'm so out of shape (though in much better shape that a few months ago), but I'll do the best I can. Others seem to have gotten such remarkable results and Chelene's push program is so good.

You'll love her Sandi! I know I can't wait until i'm released to be able to start lifting again. I think in the meantime i'm going to do some of the other video's I have gotten from her and just do light weights, my limit is 10lb, so I have a set of 3lb weights that will be perfect until the first part of Dec.

[EmilyB]

Thank you all for such a nice welcome! I'm super excited to be here!

[tiza126]

SandiC., on 19 November 2011 - 09:17 AM, said:

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I took the plunge and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme.... so I'll be starting that at some point during this next Shred. Wish me luck

I ordered Chalene too! I got the email that it's shipped but hasn't arrived yet. Since I'm leaving town again Monday, if it doesn't come today, I'll have to postpone starting it until the following week, but I'll find other things to do in the meantime. I'm pretty nervous about trying it. I'm so out of shape (though in much better shape that a few months ago), but I'll do the best I can. Others seem to have gotten such remarkable results and Chelene's push program is so good.

We can suffer through it together Mine looks like it will be delivered either Monday or Tuesday.

[jorunswithscissors]

Melanie, I will have another go at it!

[Bride]

angleigh, on 19 November 2011 - 09:56 AM, said:

SandiC., on 19 November 2011 - 09:17 AM, said:

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I took the plunge and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme.... so I'll be starting that at some point during this next Shred. Wish me luck

I ordered Chalene too! I got the email that it's shipped but hasn't arrived yet. Since I'm leaving town again Monday, if it doesn't come today, I'll have to postpone starting it until the following week, but I'll find other things to do in the meantime. I'm pretty nervous about trying it. I'm so out of shape (though in much better shape that a few months ago), but I'll do the best I can. Others seem to have gotten such remarkable results and Chelene's push program is so good.

You'll love her Sandi! I know I can't wait until i'm released to be able to start lifting again. I think in the meantime i'm going to do some of the other video's I have gotten from her and just do light weights, my limit is 10lb, so I have a set of 3lb weights that will be perfect until the first part of Dec.

Ok I googled ChaLEAN Extreme is it the dvd for $129?? Or am I in the wrong place? If in the wrong place can someone send me the link to the right place?? Also - is this better than Jillian??

[Sheri Johnson]

I'm in

[Sheri Johnson]

podiumchick, on 17 November 2011 - 05:59 PM, said:

Don't tell Chalene, but I put my rest days where I need them and just make sure I put a cardio day or rest day between two circuit days. It works. I just make sure I follow the lifting/circuit schedule and then put whatever cardio fits into my life on the other days, then rest on Sunday...or Wednesday...or whatever day falls apart (which is why it took me 4 months to get through CE, but it still worked!)

We won't tell Chalene, Kim! But don't worry, I think she would approve

Hi Emily! Happy to see a new face!

Tiza & Sandi - I'm going to try to talk my mom into doing Chalean too, maybe she will get on the MB and join the Shred.

Lei, no need not adjust your monitor, that is right. It seems pricy but they (the Beachbody programs) and very well put together and they work. Most of them have about 10 workouts (ChaLEAN comes with 15!) so you are paying for a whole training program, not just one or two workouts. I have several Beachbody programs and I am very pleased with them. They have saved me from joining the gym, and they keep me interested much more effectively because they have a cohesive theme and there is a specific timeline to follow. I have bought a ton of workout DVDs & tapes in the past (Tai Bo, Bellydancing, pilates, the Firm, etc.) and I have trouble sticking to them because there is only maybe 1, 2 or 3 workouts and no program outlined to tell you how to actually use them to get results. Plus I get bored doing the same workout every day. I am just so pleased with P90x I want to tell everyone! I would pay twice the price knowing how well it has worked for me.

[mbc72]

Bride, on 19 November 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

angleigh, on 19 November 2011 - 09:56 AM, said:

SandiC., on 19 November 2011 - 09:17 AM, said:

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I took the plunge and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme.... so I'll be starting that at some point during this next Shred. Wish me luck

I ordered Chalene too! I got the email that it's shipped but hasn't arrived yet. Since I'm leaving town again Monday, if it doesn't come today, I'll have to postpone starting it until the following week, but I'll find other things to do in the meantime. I'm pretty nervous about trying it. I'm so out of shape (though in much better shape that a few months ago), but I'll do the best I can. Others seem to have gotten such remarkable results and Chelene's push program is so good.

You'll love her Sandi! I know I can't wait until i'm released to be able to start lifting again. I think in the meantime i'm going to do some of the other video's I have gotten from her and just do light weights, my limit is 10lb, so I have a set of 3lb weights that will be perfect until the first part of Dec.

Ok I googled ChaLEAN Extreme is it the dvd for $129?? Or am I in the wrong place? If in the wrong place can someone send me the link to the right place?? Also - is this better than Jillian??

I thought it seemed pretty pricey as well, Lei, but I did notice some usde copies for sale much cheaper.

[tiza126]

Bride, on 19 November 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

angleigh, on 19 November 2011 - 09:56 AM, said:

SandiC., on 19 November 2011 - 09:17 AM, said:

tiza126, on 17 November 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I took the plunge and ordered ChaLEAN Extreme.... so I'll be starting that at some point during this next Shred. Wish me luck

I ordered Chalene too! I got the email that it's shipped but hasn't arrived yet. Since I'm leaving town again Monday, if it doesn't come today, I'll have to postpone starting it until the following week, but I'll find other things to do in the meantime. I'm pretty nervous about trying it. I'm so out of shape (though in much better shape that a few months ago), but I'll do the best I can. Others seem to have gotten such remarkable results and Chelene's push program is so good.

You'll love her Sandi! I know I can't wait until i'm released to be able to start lifting again. I think in the meantime i'm going to do some of the other video's I have gotten from her and just do light weights, my limit is 10lb, so I have a set of 3lb weights that will be perfect until the first part of Dec.

Ok I googled ChaLEAN Extreme is it the dvd for $129?? Or am I in the wrong place? If in the wrong place can someone send me the link to the right place?? Also - is this better than Jillian??

I actually got the ChaLEAN Extreme package for $89.95 through www.teambeachbody.com. I think with tax/shipping, it was about $105.

Yes, it is expensive. But $90 for a 90-day program is about $1/day. Not too bad when you look at it that way! And as Sheri says, you get several workouts for the price. I really like "training" with Chalene, who also does my TurboJam workouts.

Plus I have a really awesome Beachbody coach, which is an added bonus of purchasing the CE package.

[Brandy M]

Melanie,

I'm in!

I've been away too long and goodness knows I need to get back on track. I still haven't lost all the weight I gained on vacation last month..uugghh I missed ya'll!

Welcome Emily!! So very happy to have you with us.

[Cheri T]

Bride, on 19 November 2011 - 12:04 PM, said:

Ok I googled ChaLEAN Extreme is it the dvd for $129?? Or am I in the wrong place? If in the wrong place can someone send me the link to the right place?? Also - is this better than Jillian??

Yes Lei, the series of DVDs plus the guide book, nutrition book, one set of resistance bands, and the body fat percentage calipers and chart are $129(ish) and worth every single penny. In the Jillian versus Chalene debate, I am a believer that you get what you pay for. Jillian's are much shorter and do not have nearly the science behind them that Chalene's do. Plus Chalene works you hard, but is NICE about it and in my opinion, Chalene is NEVER annoying. I really cannot say that about Jillian;)