Comments on: Go Kaleo Basic Lifting Routine

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:59:46 +0000

I’m trying to get my mother to do this workout with me, because we both could stand to lose a few (many!) pounds and build up some muscle to replace the fat. She absolutely refuses to do squats out of concern for her knees. What exercises would you recommend as substitutes for her?

By: VEML

VEML — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 05:45:25 +0000

I’m being a little oversimplified, but rest is when your muscles make the gains.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:58:01 +0000

How much equipment do I need for this routine? Would a gym be necessary? I have 50 lb. adjustable dumbbells at home, but no bench or bars.

By: Diane DeVoe

Diane DeVoe — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:25:59 +0000

I can’t believe I am asking this… I have read so much conflicting information and I would like your advice. What is the most effective schedule for lifting and cardio? Meaning, is 3x lifting optimal with 2 days of cardio and 2 of rest? Is 2x per week enough for lifting to be most effective? Obviously schedules vary, but in a perfect world what would you say is the best breakdown of time in the gym?

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:52:19 +0000

You can keep doing the split squats in lieu of lunges. Maybe try jump squats instead of burpees? Anything plyometric really.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:02:49 +0000

Just purchased your Basic Lifting Routine and am looking forward to beginning today. I’ve been doing random lifting for a few years but lately be struggling with motivation, so this “direction” is a good thing–thanks!
In looking over the BLR, I see a couple of things that are off-limits for me due to arthritis in my forefeet and recent bi-lateral foot surgery: burpees and walking lunges. Can you recommend substitutions? I usually do Bulgarian split squats for lunges. Thanks!

By: Sonia Simone

Sonia Simone — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:52:31 +0000

Yeah, I pay my trainer $100 for a program, and it’s about a page and a half.

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:30:41 +0000

I’m sure you won’t need to start wearing mumus! Weight gain is a very normal part of the recovery process, and 13 pounds is actually a pretty modest gain in the grand scheme of things. What you’re experiencing is normal, normal, normal. Have you joined the Eating the Food facebook group? You would find lots of support there. Also consider seeking out professional eating disorder treatment, this is a very emotional process and difficult to do alone. You aren’t alone. There are many of us out here ready to support and encourage you.

Eating the Food

By: Di

Di — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:39:13 +0000

I need some advice… I have read and re-read Taking up Space (Love it!). Everything about it and your story totally resonantes with me. I am the target of this entire subject (obsessive calorie counting, dieting, low/no carbs has RUINED my metabolism). FInally at the end of my rope (and realized that I literally could not eat any less or do any more cardio) I started a re-feed a la Matt Stone in March and let myself add the calories and eat the food (nutritious delicious real food) and the wieght came on. I have gained about 13 pounds to what was already a high for me weight. I have checked out the claculator for calories you suggest and I don’t usually get to the max that I should have, but have added considerable amount. Inflammation is killing me… the weight keeps heading up… That is deifnitely keeping me from adding even more calories. I have cut my cardio a bit and added weight training which feels soooo good! All of that said I am starting to panic and have heard so many conflicting stories about calories and macros etc… I am trying to heal. To get off the crazy diet train… but I feel like im chasing my tail and don’t want to go back to my old bad habits. But I have an entire closet full of clothes that I cannot wear (and it’s not like these are dream of being skinny clothes). Just my usual, normal wardrobe. Panic. Freaking. Anxiety. I may have to start wearing mumu’s and they just don’t work with the SF lifestyle. Dear God can someone help me

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:17:02 +0000

It just occurred to me that some people might not get my sarcasm, and some might not watch the video (sorry for it being huge).

Kevin charges about $8,000-$10,000 per month for business coaching/mentoring. He’s not some hack making stuff up. In the video, he says that if you’re selling a $5,000 eBook, ideally it would be one page, and that page would get well over $5,000 in results for the person reading it.

Amber’s workout eBook is 3 pages and provides WELL over $20 in results (or whatever the cost is).