FEEDBACK FROM THE CONTENDERS after ONE week:

“In less than a week down 11LBS!!!!!!!!!” -Nicole

“Week one progress: I have been going for one week. I have lost 2.5 pounds. My current weight is 121.6. I started at 124-125. I am very flat and smooth today in my upper body. I feel great and I cannot wait to see what will come in the 11 more weeks. Stay tuned!!! The diet is going great…. something I am totally used to. In 5 weeks I may ask if FD2 is the switch I should make over to as I respond quickly and I have always been one that needs more food. Believe it or not I have a high metabolism so I may make the switch ( my husband will tell ya I eat like a truck driver ). Right now I want to get the fluff off my legs and glutes UPDATE: I was told to switch over to FD2 which I will do!” -Kelly Barrett

“Well, I’ve lost 1.4 pounds and the scale I’m down .4% body fat as well.  thanks!” – Rachel

“5 lbs down!” -Kim

“One week finished and I’m feeling pretty good. Have been doing good with diet and workouts. Need to add more cardio. I am down 4lbs ” -Candy

“ ‎5:30 am weigh in down 5lbs. Did Butt bible disc 3 lower body went for a quick walk weighed in down 7LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! In one week!!” -Rachel

“I went from 117 lbs to 115lbs.  Noticing more muscle definition.” -Lynn

“Update:Did my deadlifts did my squats, did my side lunges.Felt the burn in my glutes and felt invincible.Then off to HIIT on a cross trainer, 20 min. It was one of those sessions when you think ‘how the hell am I going to pull this off?!’.After an hour brake felt like 6km.Went up to 4 km and then the lactic acid kicked in,the last 2km was pure will. I felt like stopping, but then I saw your picture in my head Pauline. I felt like I can’t let you down,I knew I had it in me. I knew I won’t stop. So I didn’t. After a good wrap down and stretching and a snack with green felt like strolling for a light walk. Went for a 4km walk. On my way back I felt physically sick. I remembered how Pauline shared her experience of feeling sick and I felt better about it. Now laying on my couch and feeling sick. Tomorrow is my day off. Well, you know what they say, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Thank you Pauline for the mental prowess you give me ” -Diana

“Reworked my training plan to concentrate more on the backside of my body. Leg routines are now split into quad days and glute hammie day. I’m loving it! I’m training harder and have greater focus. Keeping my mind off cardio is hard but there is simply no room for it if I want max recovery. Scale is up 3 lbs. I’m a whopping 108 lbs today! Lol I’m definitely retaining. But I’m pleased with how I look so not changing plan. Upping water intake. I have not been taking enough with me when I go out so my intake has decreased. Likely why I’m retaining!” -Maggie Corso

“Weight this morning: 115 pounds so no change there. I think my upper body is leaning out a bit more but still working on my legs & glutes. Did cardio and back yesterday and both were very good sessions. Going to have my first practice on the Cross Country team at my college this Friday so I’m looking forward to that.” -Robyn Risher

“So far dropped 1/2 inch in my waist… an inch in my upper thigh… My bicep went up a 1/4 inch and my weight as of right now maintained at 129lbs. Feelin’ good!!!!” -Adrienne Vail

“Update: original weight 113lbs. weight this morning 115lbs. I am PMSing, bloated, cramping, terrible day to have to weigh-in but this is reality!! I am on track with my training, did FDX2 stairmill cardio last night with a grueling back workout, I was loving the cuts I’ve seen up until yesterday (damn PMS). My dieting is on track (just a few minor slip ups Saturday)back on track on Sunday, today is refeed day and my breakfast was soooo good didn’t know how badly I missed oatmeal & fruit! Training hard and dedicated to my ripped body!! The weigh-in will be better next time!! Thanks Fighter Diet!!” – Amy Beavers

“Week 1 Update: Started with a bodpod.  I’m 5’2” with 110 lbs, lean muscle, and 21% bf. I switched from FDX2 to FDX 1500 calorie plan.  Hopefully I’m not creating too much of a deficit and slowing my fat loss progress.  By switching to FDX, I rid my diet of the pre and post workout meals meaning I had to consume significantly more carbs from veggies.  I struggled with this a bit and was a little too low in carbs a couple days.  My goal for this week is to get the carbs where they need to be from veggies.  I might have to eat more calorie dense ones or split up the veggie totals more through out the day.  I had 4 strength sessions last week, played 2 softball games, and had 6 cardio sessions with a mix of intervals and steady state totaling over 5 hours for cardio.  Today I was down about a pound, which doesn’t mean much to me since my weight can fluctuate significantly.  The good news is my measurements are down in hips, thigh, and waist.” -Jennifer Flatter

“Weekly update: I’m down a pound at 127! Hitting legs and butt in a few hours! I’ve got my game face on so you guys better watch out! ” -Katie Wood

“Week 1 update: down 2 pounds to 109. And according to hand held body fat meter, down from 17.9% to 14.5%. I know the meter is not as accurate as other methods, but it makes me feel better getting a ballpark number and seeing it drop! I’ve PR’ed most of my olympic lifts, and started to make my husband jealous with my progress, so I know I’m doing something right!” -Lindsay Seamans

“Week 1 Update: I am down 5 pounds and 4.5 inches. More importantly I am under 170 pounds for the first time since last November! Feeling great and eating perfect on point. In the middle of BB week 2 and going strong. Cannot wait to see what 12 weeks like this does.” -Lisa Larson

“FD CHALLENGE UPDATE: Weighing at 109!! Started at 113-114..So I’m very happy! Wooohooo…about five pounds! OH OH OH and today at the gym I wore this tanktop I hadn’t worn in a while..fits me better!!! Gonna do a refeed by the end of the week!! YAY!” -Lissette Casal

“- Dropped 4 lbs so far!

- Bodyfat percentage is down 1.5%!

- Morning blood sugar dropped (last I checked)

- I have upped my cardio length and intesity and pushed harder in my lifting

- My body, as of just last night, seems to be processing all the fiber/veggies better.

- I don’t seem to be dealing with cravings, just hunger (when it’s time to eat)!

I had planned on doing my first refeed tomorrow, but after reading below, I will start taking my body temperature and look for that “drop” before I refeed. I am also going to order the Trigger Point Workbook, it looks promising as I seem to be dealing with lower back issues (and knee too).” – Nancy Killion

“ Update: 114 lbs! My jeans are tighter in butt and legs!!!! Lost 1/4 inch on waist! Getting stronger + super motivated!!!! Sleeping and resting better!!!!!” -Karla M

“FD 3-Month Challenge Update/week 1: On the FDX3 program dropping a Wow 7lbs! Drove Plan A the majority of the time, doing Plan C once. Areas of opportunity: Being consistent w/ all meals – Some days I had more/less calories to the Plan. In result, impacted my workouts feeling light headed and/or having to modify my weight lifting workouts on back and legs for the week. Overall I’m very pleased with seeing more muscle definition under all this fat! Lol! Thanks for your feedback and continued support!!! Let’s GO … Week 2! ” -Monica B