I'm down 8.6 pounds since Jan. 4th.  I'm definitely happy with that especially being that I lost an entire week of working out b/c I had a bad cold.  I normally try to lost about 2 pounds a week as I don't have a tremedous amount that I have to lose. 

Nice job with the weight loss guys. I'm hoping to continue my losses this week as well! I have a ways to go.

I didn't make it to the gym this morning. I decided to get some rest and make breakfast for the family.

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On someone's next shoulder day, you should open your workout with this:

Go to the dumbell rack and choose the heaviest dumbells that you can do 8-10 lateral raises with.  Starting with that weight, do 8 reps of lateral raises.  Then immediately place them down, select the next lower weight dumbells and do 8 reps.  Do this all the way down the rack.  Then rest about 60 seconds and do it again from the top.  Maybe do it a third time if you're feeling frisky.  This is a great set for opening a shoulder day.

Schlop! Schlop!  Beautiful Schlop!  Beautiful Schlop with a cherry on top!

Full chest day today, bench, incline and decline as well as some other sets

Bring it!

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I got back to the gym after not being there for 3 weeks because of exams. It felt great! But unfortunately my arms hurt now... :D

Luckily during the exams period I watched my diet carefully so I even lost weight. I weigh now 67 KG.

Week 5 Day 1! - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps and Abs! I will probably feel this one quite a bit tomorrow but we'll see. But that was pretty tough this morning and I really am able to push even more now. I am hardly using the bands now, I've got some free weights and over time that will improve as well. Loving this! BRING IT!!!

BRING IT!!!

aredore

Hey Progrator, I noticed on the Classic one that I'm doing, that starting Week 5 (this Monday) that there are 3 days a week where they have an AM and PM workout. Are you going to do the doubles or just stick to the normal? I'm going to sit down tonight and decide what to do as I'm not sure yet.

Well I'm doing Lean and i don't have any doubles, the reason I chose to do the Lean program is because it's a little easier, a bit more cardio. My goal is to complete the Lean, take a 2 week rest and then do the Classic this summer. I didn't want to push myself to hard on the first try. But hey if you could do it the more power to you! I'll be able to compare both programs as well.

I didn't lose any weight this week, I kinda cheated this weekend but not too much, I'm not worried cause this week I'll push myself even more. Week 5 seems cool!! Can't wait for tonight, Core Syn!

BTW Excellent job dude!!

Gary

Solid shoulder session today

Need to get a grip on calories in, as I have been on a plateau since the start of the year

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Long time since I posted in this thread.

Today's gonna be the shittiest of all workout days: LEGS
For some reason, my legs tend to ache longer than any other part of my body after a workout.
That + looking like you just took a dump in your pants while you're trying to walk afterwards makes me despise those damn squats and leg extensions.

What's your least favorite workout?

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I don't like the cardio workouts as much as the weights

I enjoy chest workouts most I guess

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Progator, after speaking to my friend that did this 3 times in a row, he said doubles aren't necessary and he suggested I skip them all together. I'm going to take his advice and just stick to the Classic minus any doubles. Thanks for the congrats, you and I both know you earn every inch and lb in this program, LOL!!!

Plyo X was this morning, whew, that one always gets me.

Enjoy Core Syn, it's a beast but fun!!!

BRING IT!!!

Keep it up everyone!!!

BRING IT!!!

Not sure whether I have a cold on the way

Decided to do only weights this morning as cardio with a sore throat is a great way to get a full blown cold

Mostly biceps and triceps this morning

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Back, Biceps and Abs this morning... freaking killed me but I pushed through it, heh

I'm still a little sore from Monday, mostly my triceps but I will continue to do so and say so... BRING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep it up everyone!!!

BRING IT!!!

Went to the gym the past 2 days, which was the first time in a loooong time.  I've had a personal trainer once a week for a year (and still do) but I'm so beat up after every session that it takes me 3 days to recover.  Add to that, I massage people 6 days a week.  I just hadn't found the motivation to get back in the gym.  Hopefully it sticks this time.

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The weather has been nasty here in TX.  I haven't been able to go outside and run like I should.  I'm considering breaking down and buying a membership at the local gym.

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The weather has been nasty here in TX.  I haven't been able to go outside and run like I should.  I'm considering breaking down and buying a membership at the local gym.

Definiely worth it...especially if the gym has a pool!

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The weather has been nasty here in TX.  I haven't been able to go outside and run like I should.  I'm considering breaking down and buying a membership at the local gym.

Definiely worth it...especially if the gym has a pool!

It doesn't, but it is supposedly open really early in the morning.  It would be worth it to beat the traffic and get a workout before it's time to go to work!

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Lots of legs this morning, which was great! Painful, but great!

Diet has been pretty whacked lately, so I gained a pound this week. Need to focus more on doing better here.

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More mixed up session this morning

Included some cardio as I have been missing it for a while as favouring weights

All good fun

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Got through about half of Yoga X this morning and stopped. My body was just not feeling it this morning and I worried that I would end up getting an injury so I played it safe and stopped.

BRING IT!!!

aredore


Got through about half of Yoga X this morning and stopped. My body was just not feeling it this morning and I worried that I would end up getting an injury so I played it safe and stopped.

I wouldn't worry too much about this, I've done it too, I just do the rest maybe on the Sunday. It's a long workout and honestly if you could get to the 43 minute mark, once you're done all your vinyasas then you've done the hard work! The rest is easier since it's mostly balance postures.

I did Chest Shoulders Triceps yesterday, holy crap, is it me or some of those pushups are freakin hard. I will need to practice them this weekend! I loved it though!! You're doing well with just doing single sessions.

Keep it up everyone!! Bring it mofos!!

No official workout the last couple of days, but LOTS of snow shoveling.  Working legs, back arms, core.  I'm exhausted!

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Everyone knows how important your diet is in any sort of fitness regime. I'm not sure if this link has been posted before, but it's a great website for finding out more about nutrition. Very specific.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/


It has helped me considerably with my Bodybuilding. Check it out.  

Great back session today

Threw some squats in to start and everything else seemed easy after  that

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I feel so lazy reading this thread...........I did do a hour walk with my girlfriend yesterday...we talked about buying a house together! full on!!!

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Got through about half of Yoga X this morning and stopped. My body was just not feeling it this morning and I worried that I would end up getting an injury so I played it safe and stopped.

I wouldn't worry too much about this, I've done it too, I just do the rest maybe on the Sunday. It's a long workout and honestly if you could get to the 43 minute mark, once you're done all your vinyasas then you've done the hard work! The rest is easier since it's mostly balance postures.

I did Chest Shoulders Triceps yesterday, holy crap, is it me or some of those pushups are freakin hard. I will need to practice them this weekend! I loved it though!! You're doing well with just doing single sessions.

Keep it up everyone!! Bring it mofos!!

No it's not just you, those push ups are freaking hard and also different. I've never heard of some of these before!

gelj, your avatar is AWESOME! haha!

I'm off to work out right now!

BRING IT!!!

Legs, Back and Abs done... whew!!!

I'm going to state an obvious thing here to a lot of people but... now that I've gone from 98% of the P90X moves with free weights instead of the resistance bands that I started out with, everything is just so much harder. I'm more wiped out than before but it's awesome! It really makes me have to work that much harder and the results are going to speak for themselves in time.

BRING IT!!!

BRING IT!!!

Massive chest session this morning, with a little back and abs in for good measure.

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Ok some of you are slacking, get back on it :)

Kenpo X done! I SURVIVED WEEK 5 OF THE P90X!!!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BRING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come on everyone, stick to it, don't give up, you can do it!!!

BRING IT!!!

Hey folks I need some advice from you. I need to loos a few pounds so I´d like to know what your typical meal looks like.

Nothing too extreme please I just need to get some inspiration for my cooking routine.
I do not work out apart from push ups and cycling (when the snow disappears again)

I already cut back eating sweets and fast food but I still use the frying pan way too often I guess. I want to eat less fatty...any ideas?

Chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
Turkey - turkey breasts, lean stuff

Those are key to eat a lot of. You can have red meat but in moderation. Load up on Turkey, Chicken, Veggies and fruits.

BRING IT!!!

Hello all. I've recently been inspired to get into better physical shape (not that I'm in poor shape now...5'11", 165 lbs), but I would like to lose a bit off my gut and increase my upper body. Within the last week, I've found a few good dumbbell routines that address what I'm looking for and I started the first one today. Feeling pretty good so far.

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Down 2.2 lbs this week, goodbye 300+ lbs, I *NEVER* want to see my weight start with a 3 everrrrrrrrr again.

Rest day for me. BRING IT!

BRING IT!!!

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Hey folks I need some advice from you. I need to loos a few pounds so I´d like to know what your typical meal looks like.

Eat more beans & lentils.  
Make interesting salads (Add things like tuna, beans, berries, apples, eggs, etc. to a) get proteins and b) keep it interesting.  Eat said salads as the entire meal.
As much as possible, start your day with exercise and a healthy breakfast.  Makes the whole day healthier and better.
Shop for groceries right after exercising, so that you think "I better not waste what I just did by eating crap"
When you have a sweet craving, eat cereal.  Salty craving - pita w/ home-made hummus, whole grain crackers with all-natural peanut butter, etc.
Get in the habit of purposefully walking down the crap aisle in the grocery store (chips/coke/candy) and not taking anything off the shelf.

Yesterday lunch I mixed up a quick salad of chopped apple, kidney beans, hardboiled egg, some snap peas, a bit of sharp cheddar and some red onion.  Mixed up a quick (yet healthy) yoghurt/dijon mustard dressing and loved every bite.

p.s. good on everyone that's sticking to a program that works for them here.  It's kept me honest a few days this winter to read some of the successes.

Now off to play some squash - Possibly the best cardio I can recommend, even when I run, bike, swim, and play soccer the rest of the week...

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Wanted to get a workout in this weekend, but had class all day Saturday, then a night out with my wife. It was a late night and I imbibed a bit, so getting up for an early workout this morning was not an option. Today we are going out to lunch and then to see the monster trucks with my wife's family. Then I have to come home and do homework and go to bed. I'm a little disappointed in myself because I had a clear chance this morning but blew it by indulging last night. But what's done is done, so I'll move on. I'm already back on track by having my normal breakfast (protein shake and fiber bar).

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Good session this morning. High rep sets of chest and back with tri and bi supersets in between. Had some good bike time and finished with some ab work. Not the most strenuous workout, but I went heavy on the weight and was struggling toward the end, so that's good.

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Chest, Shoulder, Triceps and Abs done! Week 6 Day 1, whoohoo!!! Diet has been great! I had a couple of cookies yesterday since it was my cousins birthday but I didn't go overboard. I've really been in some very tempting spots food wise and I've managed to resist everytime, very happy about that!!!

Keep it up everyone! BRING IT!!!

BRING IT!!!

Starting to get a little frustrated.

This week was a little tough with all of the snow, but I would think that spending 1 to 1 1/2 hours shoveling  for 2-3 days should qualify as a workout (might even be a better workout than what I've been doing).  I only missed one day the whole week, which I wrote off as a didn't-have-it/rest day.  I'm doing weight training + pilates/core/cardio.  I've been eating well - not perfect, but well.

And yet, I'm not losing any weight.

I have found that I'm thisclose to fitting into a lesser-sized pair of jeans, which would be a nice milestone. 

I guess I just expected to drop a few lb's as well.

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Don't let the scale frustrate you. Base your progress on how you feel and how your clothes fit. Weight varies greatly based on many factors, so don't let it get you down if you feel like you are putting in the effort. Just keep it up!

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