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Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb

Hey Bree! Looks like we have very similar stats! Except for the fact that you're almost 3 inches taller than me, I'd say we're body doubles! Best of luck in the challenge... I"m hoping my thighs and butt shrink too, lol.

Wow, that is a compliment! I would disagree, but thanks - I think you look great!

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

hey bree, good luck on the new year and the new goals.

If you want, the ywca in minneapolis could do your caliper testing ($15 members/$25 non-members) --just fyi-- let me know if you want more info.

ps- nice photos. I think you already look pretty great (man have I got a lot of work to do...).

Thanks! I will look into the Y. I was pretty disappointed when I found it my gym doesn't do calipers.

Originally Posted by Bytsi

Hi Bree! Subscribing, and also - I'd say the 19% estimate is MUCH closer than 22-25% - you look great and I wouldn't think you'd be anywhere near 25%!

Thanks Bytsi! I know its one of those things...depending on the method and who does it the numbers can vary. I would like to be under 20%, so I am going to go with worst case scenario and shoot for losing 5% based on my tanita.

Originally Posted by missjane

Hi Bree....I get my bod pod testing done at the local university and they are happy to test the public for a small fee. Worth checking out. FWIW, our measurements are VERY similar and I caliper at 25%.

Hi Jane! Yeah I have to look into it...I am guessing its one of those things the DH would not be very agreeable to. The whole "you look great why does it matter" thing. I would love to get tested another way though! And I also don't think I am close to 19% from what I learned from watching Leigh's videos.

Originally Posted by beach_plums

Bree, I'm so glad to see you in the challenge! It should be good.

Thanks! I know I am excited.

Originally Posted by dillytl

Hi Bree! Good luck with your goals - you'll do AWESOME!

*subscribe*

Thanks Tracey! I know you will, too

Originally Posted by Karen411

Bree, nice to see you over here .

Thanks Karen - glad to be here!

Originally Posted by GinnyLou

Yay! Bree's here! Gosh, you look so good, now! I can't wait to see what you do during this challenge.

Wow thanks Ginger! A huge compliment coming from you. I hope I can deliver some serious results this challenge.

Originally Posted by Flab of Steel

Good luck, Bree

Thanks - you too!

Wow I missed a lot yesterday! Thanks for all the support everyone. I had a pretty good Sunday. I was going to go to the gym for some treadmill walking, but had to shovel the driveway instead. It took me about 45 minutes and I was sweating! I had to use the heavy shovel and scrape because there was a nice layer of ice under the snow. So I considered that a workout for the day I also did pretty good on food. Not my best and one of my goals is to do better on weekends. I snacked a little more then I should and had a few bites of this rediculous ice cream my DH bought - Sugar Cookie from super target. We usually don't keep ice cream in the house becuase neither of us can resist! So it will be doubly hard to stay away.

I did some more thinking about my fitness plan yesterday. I ususally did intervals or HIIT after my Tuesday/Thursday lifting sessions. When I was taking a closer look at NROL Fat Loss III I think it will take me close to an hour and not only that, I doubt I will have the energy to do the intervals or HIIT. I used to do two 30-45 minute steady state cardio sessions on Mon/Wed, usually running, but I think I will get more out of turing those workouts into intervals. So here is what I am thikning:

Mon: Alwyn's interval plan: 5 min warm up, 1 min hard, 2 min easy 6 times, then 5 min cool down. Then walk or jog to make it 40 minutes.

Tues: NROL Fat Loss III and some walking/jogging cool down

Wed: same as Monday

Thurs: NROL Fat Loss III and some walking/jogging cool down

Fri: Off or easy cardio (my DH and brother always have Friday games, at least for Jan. and Feb., so I do my best to go to those on Fridays so depedning on their schedules, I will go to the gym)

Sat: NROL Fat Loss III and some walking/jogging cool down

Sun: Off or easy cardio (depending on what I do that Friday)

I am going to see how the FLIII workouts go and see how I feel at the end if I can muster the energy for some intervals or HIIT afterwards. I don't want to overdo it, and don't have two hours to spend at the gym most days.

Well today is "day one" for me. I am going to try a lower calorie plan today and see how I feel.