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Hi All,

I'm starting SI6 today, 10/18 and wanted to see if there's anyone else who's starting today, or even this week. I never did the program with virtual friends/workout partner, and would love the support to stay on track. My goal is to follow the program for the next six weeks....along with staying within my points (I'm also following the Weight Watcher for my eating plan). Any joiners?

Hi K3000,

I am soooo excited that your starting SI6 tomorrow and that your also using weight watchers! I think we're the perfect work out buddies for the next six weeks (and beyond). I've requested you as buddy, that way we can talk more via messages and I can tell you more about myself and vise versa.

Good luck tomorrow with your first work out and keep me posted!!

Can I join? I first started the week of 9/1 and started a new job the next week. So, I basically fell off the wagon immediately. I'm having a really hard time fitting this into my schedule since I've been working really long hours. But I need to do this, and WANT to lose some weight. I don't have a lot to lose, but I need to get motivated and stay motivated to be successful. I'm hoping that by having someone to answer to, I can stick with the program. I'm not doing weight watchers, but I have in the past and it was very helpful. I don't have as much of a problem sticking to eating right as I do with fitting the workouts into my schedule AND I have a million excuses, I'm tired, busy etc. So, can I join you guys?

Hi sliminsandiego,

You can absolutely join the team!!! And I can totally relate to the million and one excuses as to why you can't workout. I've had one almost everyday for the last 3 1/2 months! But what has has helped me in the past (when I'm focused and motivated) is to basically give myself a scolding each morning.....I basically tell myself, that it doesn't matter how "good" I was yesterday, or how hard/much I worked out yesterday, all that matters is what I'm going to do TODAY to get my body where I want it to be, and to be happy. I then ask myself "Are you going to do what it takes TODAY to get your body where you want to be?" Basically I don't give myself credit for what I did yesterday, or for what I might possibly do tomorrow, I take it one day at a time, and I make sure that I do everything possible for just that one day, to reach my goal. And then start all over again the next day, and the next day. (but unfortunately for me, I then reach my goal, get happy, stop scolding myself and fall right back into my bad habits).

I can also relate to long hours at work, and just coming home not feeling like doing anything! Or not having the energy or motivation to get up a hour early to fit a work out in before work, or simply feeling that I deserve the right to not work out today. But with you starting SI6 over again, I think your strategy should be to take it one day at time, and make sure that NO MATTER WHAT, for just that one day your going to put on your workout gear......and your going to press play, and even if you have to stop and take a million and one breaks, or even if you can't do all the lunges and squats, or even if your arms get tired and you have to rest them on your hips (like i had to today *lol*) at the end of the day, none of that matters because you know that you did everything possible for just that one day, to get closer to your goal. And if you continue taking it....just one day at a time, you'll reach your goal.

And if your looking for accountability I can help you with that either via email, phone, AIM, or on here. One thing that is helping me thus far with accountability (and I know i'm only on day 2) is uploading a photo of myself. I was a lil apprehensive about putting my pic up, because I thought omg what if someone I know recognizes me, and sees that I'm up here. I was scared to expose myself to this world. But then I said to myself, so what! I need help, and Im going to get it---and if anybody who knows me is up here too, great, we can help each other. Plus hopefully the next pic up here will be me a two piece WITHOUT a cover up!

Regarding weight watchers, that's fine if your not using it, as long as your following some type of nutrition plan (even if it's counting calories, and staying within your range) that's sufficient.

And lastly (I know this is long post) what time is usually the best time for you to fit in a workout?

I also began today, 10/19, help me stay motivated!! I need all the support I can get! Good luck, everyone!!

Hi San Diego! Have you tried waking up early to fit in your workout? I am like you, I have 1,000,001 excuses why I can't work out or don't have the time, etc. I work full time and have two young children (3 and 1). I also do pretty well with my diet, but since turning 30, diet alone just isn't enough anymore.

I decided that the only way to make this work for myself is to get up early, before anyone else in the house and just get it done. Everyone usually starts waking up around 7 or 7:30 so I figure if I can get up at 6, by the time everyone else starts waking up, I'll be done working out for the day and hopefully showered too LOL!

I know that I only have one day behind me but it feels awesome to already have my workout in and done and not have to worry about when I'm going to find the time later.

Hugs to you, you can do it! If I can, anyone can!!

I totally agree!

I think this will help us all to stay motivated. It has already helped me. Hiiiii Everyone! Can't wait to hear everyone's progress as well as see my own.

can i join ur group for motivation? I started slim in 6 3wks ago, so i'm in my 2nd wk of RIU. I do see definition on my thighs, but the scale is really not saying very much. NOw i'm starting to get frustrated but i don't want to quit. I would really appreciate any motivation from y'all to stay on track - tnx

Hi Jadensmom! I have read that you really start seeing dramatic results at the end of week 5 and starting week 6.

I am a daily weigher - but since starting the program, my plan is to weigh once per week. I know that with resistance training my weight might go up and I don't want to demotivate myself.

You're doing a great job! Keep it up! I start RIU tomorrow and I'm a little nervous!

Yay! Good for you for pushing play! I had that feeling this morning too - I just didn't want to get up to workout. I kept telling myself, I"ll just sleep in and then I'll fit it in later - but I knew it wouldn't get done if I didn't do it right then. So I did.

I was exactly like you, it was a lot harder today than it was yesterday. My muscles are sore everywhere. I have places hurting that I didn't even know COULD hurt LMBO! But it felt good to get it done, and I'm glad I did because today is just crazy and there is no way I could fit in a workout later.

I was going to do the ab tape after SIU but I couldn't get through it. I haven't done a single sit up in years so I think the little bit of ab work on SIU is enough for me. I did the stretch tape again instead. I'm glad to hear you are going to do SIU for the entire week - I honestly think I might too. I'm pretty sore and I just can't imagine starting RIU tomorrow - plus I think I"m starting to get a cold or something - I'm super tired and my throat really hurts. Figures right?

I've been doing South Beach Diet since my son was about 3 months old. Right now I'm doing Phase 2/3...I try to limit carbs and when I have them, I eat only whole grains. It makes me feel so much better. I have PCOS and it's really hard on my body to feed it too much processed stuff - South Beach is a really good plan for women with PCOS or women with diabetes.

The fast wasn't so bad. I am sure if I had the correct teas/juices they recommend it would have been easier and I could have possibly done it for the entire 2 days. It did really help to curb my appetite and shrink my stomach. I ate a fraction of what I normally would have eaten yesterday - I just wasn't hungry for it.

Are you taking any of the supplements? I am not just yet - I am taking my multivitamin but that's it.

Take care! Remember to keep pushing play!