Hi Connie

My goal is to do week 3 as in the program this week - I've got Monday and Tuesday done (so that's already 40%, right?).

I sympathise with your sister - I'm definately not used to the low grade hunger I seem to constantly feel while I'm on this stuff. Thankfully, it'll be OVER by Saturday.

Life does happen! One of my goals this year- is to recognize that we can have little victories every day, and eventually they all add up. They each build on each other. Just making sure I drink enough water every day - trying to get the eating as good as I can - making the best decision when I go out to eat with my friends. . .Not buying the package of little debbie cream cakes - just because they are on sale!

Bev - I'm not following the eating plan (I'm still trying to follow LAWL, although I'm on hold until I finish the medications), so I can't help you there. But - if you go to the beachbody site, they probably have the nutrition facts on the protein powder there so you can find something comparable.

Hugs!
Julie

Hi Bev,

Congrats on your first Upper/ABs workout! Those tricep dips are a killer, aren't they? lol

I am following the P:Y Fat Burning plan, sorta. I've customized it to meet my personal needs by adding in 1 starch at Meal 4 and upping the serving size of veggies and fruits each day. My body and lifestyle require more than 1500 calories a day. These little customizations bring my calories between 1800- 2000 each day. I've really tuned into my hunger since starting P:Y and I let that guide me through the day. {Do you use the food journal that came with the program? It's really helpful.} Usually I eat every 3 hours, and make sure that each meal is well-balanced (1 protein, 1 starch (except for breakfast) and 2 produce with the appropriate amount of fat. Eating this way really has me feeling energized and overall fantastic.

I don't know very much about protein shakes. I think Beachbody sells their brand of whey protein on their website. Maybe you could look at that and then compare it to what health food stores in your area carry? Good luck!

Connie

Hi Julie,

Hey, you're doing great- 40% is almost half! You can do it!

I agree whole heartedly with you about the importance, as well as motivation, of celebrating ALL of our victories. Those are the mini steps that add up to great health and long term weight loss. For me weight loss has been a process, each little step has taught me more about myself and what works best for me in terms of good health. I look back and can't believe how far I've come- and wonder where I'll be in another 6 months, a year, 2 years etc. It's exciting and fascinating. And cries out for daily celebration.

Take care,
Connie

I am completely in love with Full Circuit. There's something deeply invigorating to me about switching back and forth between cardio and heavy weight lifting (well, heavy for me probably isn't what bodybuilders would consider heavy ). I felt great doing this workout, the time went by surprisingly fast, and I felt jazzed all day long. Whoohoooo, great job Kathy Smith!

Time for bed....it's late!

Please share your opinion of Full Circuit, I'd love to hear another perspective and discuss some of the moves.

Connie

Hi Connie -
I haven't even looked at full circuit yet - I'll make that one of my goals this weekend - I still have 3 to 4 weeks before I'm scheduled to do that tape.
Do you need heavier weights? I have 3's, 5's and 8's - I'm willing to spring for 10's. . .

I also realized something yesterday - that doing the program even when I can't do every move with grace - is an important lesson in itself. . .

Goal - 60 % today. . . Pilates and yoga - I'm looking forward to a gentle workout today - I really could feel those glute squeezes last night! (after two continuous days of PP).

Bev, how are you doing?

Good Morning everyone,

today I did pilates and yoga ( these workouts are not my favorite- but I did them). I have always had a hard time with both of these types of workouts so I am happy that I actually completed them. So far I am really enjoying these workouts. When I first saw people talking about them I didn't think I would like them ( i started out with Kathy) but i really enjoy them. I was happy to see Kathy is thinking about doing more workouts for this line in beachbody.

Now about the eatting plan- this is the biggest challenge for me. I have always exercised so I know I can do that ( as long as I do it in the morning). I have always had trouble sticking to an eatting plan 100% but for the next two weeks I will going to try and stick to the fat burning food plan. Depending on my food choices I might have to add more food because I need atleast 1500 calories to even lose weight. I also promise all of you that I will also write everything down in my food journal.

So know that I made these promises to you ladies you have my permission to jump on my if I don't keep them.

Bev

Hi Bev-
Okay, I've been a little lax on measureing my foods since I've been on hold at LAWL because of the meds. My goal today is to MEASURE the food I eat - I've gotten lax on that.

Have you taken your body measurements yet? I haven't done that yet, either.

Julie

Hi Textjewel,

Whether or not you'll need heavier weights depends on how much strength you've gained during the first half of PY. Before I started PY I'd been lifting weights regularly for about 2 years, so I already had some decent strength in lots of places- except my triceps! lol Thanks to PY I have definition and strength in them now!

Most likely you'll be able to use the dumb bells that you already have for Full Circuit. You can always put 2 5 or 8 pound weights in your hand if you find yourself wanting a heavier weight for a specific move. In fact, that what Kathy has you do in Full Circuit for rows. You want to use a heavy enough weight to fatigue your muscles in 12 reps for Full Circuit, that's important. If you don't then you aren't getting full benefit of the exercises, and we don't want that! We've worked too hard to get this far for that, right?

You've got a great attitude! I just love reading your posts. You are absolutely right, we don't have to do every move with ease or grace- just doing it in correct form is almost miracluous sometimes for me. hehe One of the things I love about PY is being able to watch and feel my body changing, experiencing moves getting easier, and being able to lift more weight. It's like continuous motivation for me.

How do you like the Core Flex? I had a hard time with Pilates for the first 1/3 of PY. I just didn't get it and I felt like it was useless. But, I've had a change of heart (after an attitude adjustment) about it after I started noticing my posture improve, my core feel stronger and watching my Abs flatten a bit. Whoohooo! I'm sold, it works!

Take care,
Connie

Hey Connie -
I got through pilates and yoga - I swear it was a new Pilates tape - I didn't remember doing several of the opening moves. I guess that's because I'm only doing it once a week (and I think this is probably my third time).

I love the physical peacefulness I feel after just 20 minutes of yoga. I find that amazing. I think I'm going to try to do it more often - I am not the most flexible chick around.

I am so glad that there's a PY thread here on 3FC -You are such an inspiration, chickie!

Hugs,
Julie

Ok has everyone except Julie taken there measurements. I took mine this morning and I was very surprised by the numbers. I was also wondering if there one body part besides weight loss that you are hoping to see changes in. Mine would be my stomach pouch. After two emergeny c-sections my lower stomach pouch is 5.5 inches more than my waist. That is the one thing I would really like to see go down.

bev

Bev - I would really, really like for my thighs to go down. I also have a pooch, no c-sections, just flabby! But - I know me - my boobs and my waist will go down first. And my ankles. I always lose inches from my extremites towards my hips. I'll be happy with just less pooch.

Hi Textjewel,

I had the same experience with the Pilates workout at the beginning of PY. I would have sworn it was a different workout. LOL Be patient with yourself, you'll start to "get it". It took me at least 4 times before it started sinking in.

I love the peacefulness of yoga, too. I have a yoga workout called Yoga for Weight Loss and I absolutely love it!! I try to do at least the first segment of that workout every week as an "extra" to my PY schedule just because I feel SO good during and after it.

I'm very happy to be part of this thread. I've been looking for some support and comarderie with my P:Y for several weeks. It's fun getting to know new people and cheering each other on. :>

Have a great day,
Connie

Hi Bev,

I took my measurements at the beginning of PY. I'm about halfway through now, and I think I'll take my measurements again this weekend.

The one area I'd like to see some (ha, that's an understatement! lol) reduction are my thighs. They are unproportionatly larger than the rest of me, which makes it very difficult to find pants that fit right. I know I've lost a good bit since starting PY already, but I always want more! hehehe Don't we all?

Keep up the great work and consistentcy! You're doing fantastic!

Connie

How are the PY chicks doing???

I took an unplanned rest day yesterday. . . But picked up Power Push and Lower body today. Talk about sweat city!!!

Progress - I actually got myself thru some of the jumps in the ski series! and in the lower body deadlifts(?) I actually did them supporting myself with one leg!

Bev, I'm doing better on the food measuring - but still haven't measured myself! I promise!

How's your search going for the protein powder?

Julie

Hi everyone,

well today I did foundation and upper body/abs. I am still sick so it took every bit of energy I had to do this workout. I will probably end back at the dr on monday.

Concerning the protein powder- I will probably try the chocolate spiru-tein. I am very confused about protein powder because there is both soy and whey. I can't really find a big difference between the two of them.

Julie- You are amazing that you can do the dead lifts on one leg ( without falling over ). Keep up the good work with the measuring of food. Great job on the lower body work out and push power.

Connie- I actually have the same problem as you with pants. I drives me crazy when the pants fit more every where but are tight in the thighs. So without measuring can you tell a difference in your body and energy. Congrats on being half way done.

So where are all the other Project you ladies.

well have a nice day and don't let anyone play any april fools jokes are you

bev