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Thanks for all your thoughts, lots of very good points there! I totally agree that even though you might find new goals to go for, it's very important to also acknowledge how far you've come and feel good about that. I tend to lean towards perfectionism sometimes, so I do find that a lurking...

Hi everyone! Glad to see everyone's doing good, and Melanie survived (with grace!) the first week of work. Great! Everything here's good, baby seems to become more and more contempt, so life does seem to get a little easier ;). But it does seem like there's hardly time for anything; days...

That's great! I find pikes really challenging too. I think they're especially tough in PUB, since you've just fried your whole upper body, I have no strength left to stand on my hands after that...;))) Congrats again, and enjoy your improved fitness level! Maria

Hi Beth, thanks alot for your comments, you have very good points. I was thinking MIS just didn't feel quite right, but I couldn't pinpoint why. You are so right about it being a lot like PS, I think Push and Pull with 2 set premix is just what I'm looking for! I might switch over to more...

I'm curious to know how your fitness goals have changed over time? Do you find yourself upping your goals all the time, or do you ever reach a certain fitness level, and just concentrate on maintaining that? I mean in the end I suppose it boils down to how much time you actually can spend on...

Hi, I did MIC plus abs from KPC. MIC really keeps the HR up there, great cardio workout! Have a great weekend, everyone, Maria

Hi there, educated crowd! I'm doing a rotation with Pyramids and Pure strength. I'm hoping to add a total body weight training workout for one day, and I'm wondering which one would fit best for developing strength. I'd love to hear your suggestions. I was wondering if either Supersets or...

Hi there, I'm glad I happened to read this thread, I've felt the same way about Bootcamp, and I find I hardly ever reach for it. I've always felt I'm a "slower" person in that sense. Once I get my HR up, it feels like such a pity to take it down (because it always takes that extra effort to...

Did Imax for cardio, then Pure strength BBA and CST, felt wiped but great! Imax gets me everytime, I forget how much I like that one too when I'm in the mood for something simple and straightforward. It's amazing how different a workout can feel depending on how one feels that particular day...

Hi Amy, great to have you here. I also have 2 little ones (1yr 10months and soon to be 4 months), so I know what you're talking about! Boy does it test your "endurance" every now and then...;)) Welcome! Maria

Hi everyone! Hey girls, wow, what workouts! Really! I can't believe your cardios!!! I've never tried the intensiefied versions of the interval workouts, I don't think I'm ready for them... I'm amazed!!! Your fitness levels must have just boomed way up there...!;))) I'm actually starting...

Monday I did Intense Moves (G.Miller) and PUB, tuesday PS Legs and Abs and Power Max, and today wednesday KPC. I'm pretty fried (but feel great!!!), I might have to take tomorrow off...;)) Maria

Hi Tricia, you brought up some good points, and I'm sure very common feelings among us moms. I'm currently on maternity leave, with my second one being a little less than 4 months (first one almost 2yrs). And yes, there are times when I feel like the work at home isn't appreciated as much as...

Hallo there! Spring coming along wonderfully here too, and we've started enjoying nice walks with the whole family in the evenings. Still some snow, but if it'll stay this nice it'll be gone in no time at all, for easter, I'm sure. It's nice to know there's a holiday ahead, and more time with...

Hi Maggie, thanks so much for that info! It's so good to know what sort of weight gain may be expected, because I'm just like you, even though muscle is what I want, the extra weight just feels depressing! We humans are such strange creatures! I think Shopaholic is probably underestimating...

Melanie, how incredibly frustrating!!! I pumped and froze a lot of milk with my first baby, so I know what an extra effort it takes. Like the others said, I suppose the only positive side is that you know you have enough milk, and you will have it in the future too, as you have been keeping the...

Shopaholic, I totally know what you mean about the weight fluxuations! Even though it's just a number on a scale, it is always as frustrating and annoying when it suddenly hits a high point there! Even though you know it's not "real" weight gain. I think it's a good idea not to weigh oneself so...

Hi again, gosh I seem to forget half the things I'm meaning to mention... I've read that nursing does lessen brain activity...:), I suppose it must be true... Anyway, was just going to mention to Fitnut that I've had the same experience with fluctuating weight. It can be really...

Hi everybody, and thanks again for your replies! Briee,your suggestion about cutting out certain carbs is good, and actually this is exactly how I've come this far. I eat lots of veggies, fruits and lean protein, and quite little carbs (and only whole grain when I do). My main vice is...

Shopaholic, Melanie, thanks for your answers and support! You are right, and I needed to hear it from someone else too; I need to give it some time and stay patient with the abwork. And yes, I'm SOOOOO tired of trying to lose weight anyway, which doesn't even seem to do the trick; it's so good...