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    My success story and first figure competition

    Fabulous! You really look amazing. Could you possibley outline a bit of your eatting plan and workout routine briefly please? I have about 10 or so # of fat to lose and your pics are such an inspiration. Also, do you think you'll be able to maintain this progress looking forward? Do you think...
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    Chalene Johnson - Turbo Kick

    Hi Ivy. I teach Turbokick at a gym. The workouts are super fun. Once you learn the cues and what they mean it becomes a rockin workout. I burn about 1000 cals an hour ....no joke and my core is on fire. Now u have to be certified to purchase these DVDs so I'm not sure how u will purchase these...
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    WM problem

    Same thing happened to me. I rote to the support team and am awaiting a response. :(
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    Wanted to share my one year pics! 35 lbs. lost!

    Jamie you look fabulous...really an inspiration. I was curious, exactly how long did this journey take? ...specifically from when you began applying the principles and eatting plan. Also, what was your workout split like i.e.the cardio vs. resistance training, days a week for each. I myself am...
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    BFFM - week of December 4

    Hey TK. I wrote a reply the week of Nov.13. that was intended for you but I think I placed it improperly...but it's in there. Would u mind reading it?.It's from fitchick. Hope u get this message. Thanks in advance. Dorothy
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    My eating observation

    Hey Carole. I'm reading your response and thinking "your before is me now". I eat plenty of the good stuff with chicken,fish and turkey and I need to drop about 10-13 lbs. of body fat. If you don't mind me asking what was your menu like when you dropped the 17lbs. in 6 weeks. (Thats so...
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    BFFM - week of November 13

    Hey Ladies! I just purchased the BFFM e-book....still resding thru it. I've been following this thread for a little while and I hope we all succeed. Anyway I'm wondering which fat caliper u used and how u measured yourselves. Do u think u got accurate measurements? I haven't done this yet. But I...
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    Knee - Chondromalacia or Meniscus Tear, anyone?

    Actually the meniscus can heal on its own. It depends....parts of the meniscus receives blood flow and parts do not. If the injured area does get some blood flow it will heal.You have to be patient. This has been the case with me. Just to add, I'm a physical therapist and personal trainer as...
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    if you're ever at a gym

    Hey Cathe! I have just about all of your DVDs and preordered for the new 4...love all of them. I enjoy working out at homebut but once in a while I have the opportunity to workout in a gym...like once a week. My question is are there any "machines' that you happen to love to use or that you...
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    Hamstring trouble - any ideas?

    Hi Julie, sorry you're experiencing pain. I see you were previously seeing a pysical therapist for the same symptoms. Well was the program u were following truely for the same diagnosis? Is it hamstring tightness, ITB syndrome, or can it be piriformis tightness of radiating pain from the SI...
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    Hamstring trouble - any ideas?

    Hi Julie, sorry you're experiencing pain. I see you were previously seeing a pysical therapist for the same symptoms. Well was the program u were following truely for the same diagnosis? Is it hamstring tightness, ITB syndrome, or can it be piriformis tightness of radiating pain from the SI...
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    I PASSED!!!

    Hey thats great Lois. I ordered the ace manual and plan on taking the exam as well. It so happens that I'm getting certified for Pilates reformer first, so I'm not sure exactly when I'll sit for the personal training exam. But I was wondering do you suggest ordering any other course materials...
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    knee surgery

    hi laura. She should work the injured leg to it's maximaum capacity as long as she is pain free (normal soreness excluded). if the other leg has a greater girth and/or strength then she shouldn't push it heavy on that leg ...just medium weight to maintain the level that already exists...till the...
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    knee surgery

    hey laura. I'm a physical therapist and I've treated many post op knee surgery clients. I'm surprised your sister didn't have any PT after her surgery especially if her leg was inclined to atrophy(depends on her condition and activity level). Anyway she should have a program developed that...
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