Fitness Videos - Walk Away the Pounds - June Daily Check In

Hey gang :wave:

It's a new day, a new week, and a new month and boy am I glad :p

May was a terrible month for me. My mom was in and out of the hospital and my schedule was busier than Christmas! needless to say my walking fell by the wayside. I'm gonna do my best to get back on track this month.

This morning I did 2 miles. I used the new "The Big Burn, 2 miles of Invervals" and I really liked it!

hope everybody has a great :running: day!
hugs,
cathy

Cathy, I'm sorry to hear you had a bad month. May this one be much better! :)
Today I did the 4 Mile Super Challenge. :carrot:

I know what you mean about bad months! I've had 5 of them in a ROW!!! But I am now on summer vacation and I'm going to make it about getting myself healthy!

I had over 13000 pedometer steps today just with the things I had to do to get ready to check out tomorrow! This evening I had the house to myself and I chose to do a workout! I did the new Walk Off Even More Weight 2 mile Classic Walk plus the 5 minute energy boost! I wore the weighted belt for the classic walk, too. It was GREAT!!

Today I did 'Fast & Firm! - 4 Really Big Miles'. :carrot: :cheer3:

:running:Today I did 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles'! :running:

:exercise: Today I did 4 miles of the '5 Mile Fat Burning Walk'. :exercise:
Have a great weekend everyone! :)

I am alternating WATP, YBB, and TJ. I did WATP three times this week. 3 miles tues, 2 miles, wed, 3 miles friday.

Sunday I did 'Fast & Firm!-4 Really Big Miles'. I really like using the stretchy band! :exercise:

Today I did 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles'. :running: Tomorrow is a day off from exercising! :carrot:

I'd like in on this challenge please.

I completed Fast and Firm (4 miles) and 1 mile of Walk Away the pounds.

HI:wave: I'M NEW TO THIS SITE AND SO HAPPY TO BE APART OF IT I FINALLY FEEL SOME SUPPORT THAT I NEED TO GET MY HEAD BACK INTO MY NEW LIFE STYLE :cheer2:I'M REALLY TRYING TO REACH MY GOAL BY THE TIME MY CRUISE COMES IN SEPT:cp: I REALLY WANT TO LOOK SEXY FOR MYSELF AND HUSBAND ON THIS CRUISE:belly:( IT'S ARE 1ST TRIP ANYWHERE TOGETHER):val2:I LOVE TO WALK:val1: I HAVE A LOT OF LESLIE SANSONE DVDS WAS DOING THEM EVERYDAY :exercise:EXCEPT SUNDAY THAT'S MY REST DAY :bubbles:I HAVE GOTTEN VERY LAZY ALL THE SUDDEN :mad: NOW I'M READY TO GET BACK INTO IT:carrot: I LOVE THE STRETCH BANDS AS WELL PLUS THEY DO WORK :yes:SO WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET INTO THIS WITH YOU ALL:?: WILL CHECK BACK IN LATER:D

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Hi harlow grey and jellybellyjen!!! :cheer3: I'm so excited that more ladies are going to be walking on this thread! Walk Away the Pounds rocks!!! :D

Today I did 4 miles of the '5 Mile Fat Burning Walk'. :running:

Hi Kim K, thanks for the greeting. I have managed to walk 5 miles every day since May 1. I am hoping I can continue this for a long time, therefore you will probably get annoyed seeing my name with my daily check in.

Kim I have a question for you regarding walk away the pounds. Do you ever break a sweat with these dvds? I never really feel like my heart rate gets in the zone for this workout to be effective. I just keep thinking how can anyone lose any weight just by walking.

I have read my share of testimonials about how the program helps people lose weight but right now I just don't see how. Even though I don't feel like I am experiencing any radical changes (barely anything really.) The only thing I am seeing is that my blood pressure dropped. Normal is 120/80 or something like that. Mine was 117/78.

Hi harlow grey. :) 5 miles every day! Wow! I never did beyond 4 miles. I exercise(WATP) 5 days a week, 4 miles each time. I will never get sick of seeing your posts on here! It motivates me when other people are also checking in! As far as breaking a sweat, I break a little sweat around my hairline, but not much more than that. I know it's not the hardest cardio routine around, but it works for me! Since October 2008 I have been counting my calories(1300 a day and one day a week I don't count calories) and doing WATP and I lost 27 pounds. I'm proud of that, and I have to thank my personal trainer(Leslie!) in part for that. :D
P.S. My blood pressure went down too, and my blood work is much better since I started exercising and eating right. I am excited about those changes too!

Hi Kim. Congratulations on the weight loss. Plus it helps to be able to post to where you can read about actual people seeing results. I'm feeling encouraged about that.

Walking 4 miles is quite an accomplishment as well. You'll be hitting the 5 mile marker sooner than you think. I remember when Leslie first came out and I purchased her vhs tapes. I remember the 2 mile used to make me sweat and the very thought of doing the 3 mile made me want to chuck the tape in the garbage just to avoid it. It wasn't until I purchased either her first 4 mile video or 5 mile dvd that I decided to jump into the deep end of the pool (knowing darn well I can't swim.) I'm surprising myself every day. This coming from someone who needs to lose 100lbs and is kicking out these miles and could duck and dodge exercising activities with the best of them.

Keep up the good work Kim and to anyone else who is reading these posts!


My check in today: Super Fat Burning (3 miles) and High Calorie Burn (2 miles.)

I LOVE LESLIE'S DVDS I HAVE SO MANY OF THEM AND I LOVE THEM ALL EVEN ON MY LAZY DAYS I DO THE 1 MILE MUSCLE WALK WITH LIGHT WEIGHTS SOME TIMES NO WEIGHTS DEPENDS ON HOW LAZY I AM THAT DAY.WHEN I BELONGED TO JENNY CRAIG I BOUGHT ALL HER DVDS THERE 1ST (THAT'S WHERE I LEARNED ABOUT HER) NOW ANYTIME I GET A NEW DVD I LOOK FOR HER I JUST GOT THE STRETCH BANDS DVD I LOVE THEM!!!!! :carrot:

TALK TO YOU SOON:D

jellybellyjen, I love the stretch band too! It helps build muscle and it feels so good to stretch! :carrot: :broc: :cb:

Jellybellyjen and Kim, I have to agree with you both--Leslie is the best! Her workouts are the only ones I continue to do on and off. Plus her workout is the easiest to do while I catch up on the shows I TIVO.

Today I completed the 5 Mile Fat Burning Walk.

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I STARTED MY WALKING/JOGGING ON WED :D:running:WITH MY HUSBAND, WED WE DID 4.38 MILES JOGGED 2 OF THOSE :carrot:(THAT'S GREAT FOR ME I'VE NEVER BEEN A RUNNER) :running:ON THUR WE DID 5.42 MILES JOGGED 2 MILES:D (I'M PROUD OF MYSELF FOR THE JOGGING ) :lol:PLUS IT'S NOT AS HARD AS I THOUGHT:nono: WED. NIGHT IT WAS RAINING( IT WAS THE BEST TO JOG IN THE RAIN KEPT ME COOL!!!!):cp: I'M GOING TO CONTINUE THIS WKD TO DO THIS SO I WILL LET YOU ALL KNOW HOW IT GOES :dizzy:I'M TRACKING MY MILES AND STEPS EVERYDAY;) ALSO STARTING MONDAY I'M GOING TO START GETTING BACK UP AT 6:OO A.M.:bravo: TO DO MY WATP DVDS AGAIN:^: I'M EXCITED I LOVE:val1: THOSE DVDS IT'S A LOT OF FUN PLUS I CHANGE IT UP IF I DON'T BRAKE A SWEAT I UP MY WEIGHT'S THAT I USE ANYWHERE FROM 2PDS TO 8PDS :lifter:THE BEST EVER TO USE WITH THE WATP DVDS ARE THE STRETCH BANDS:lol: (LOVE THEM):val1: MY HUSBAND ASKED IF HE COULD SLEEP WHILE I DO THAT ONE:( TOLD HIM THAT WAS FINE AS LONG AS HE WALKS/JOGS WITH ME AT NIGHT:running: HE SAID DEAL SO SOUNDS GOOD TO ME:carrot: I'M GOING TO TAKE PICTURES THIS WKD SO I CAN POST THEM:p I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE SO MY A LITTLE NERVOUS :stress: THEN MY NEXT ONE WILL BE RIGHT BEFORE MY CRUISE IN SEPT:D. SO I HOPE ALL THIS WORKING OUT DOES MY BODY GOOD PLUS EATING RIGHT AS WELL!!!!! :belly:

WISH ME LUCK THIS WKD LADIES:wizard: HOPE ALL OF YOU HAVE A GREAT WKD DON'T PARTY TO MUCH I WILL :drinkup:

I DO HAVE A QUESTION????? I'M A DRINKER :drinkup:I WON'T GIVE IT UP NEVER.:nono:I HAVE SWITCHED FROM BEER TO RED WINE :lol:REALLY ANY KIND OF WINE:devil: IS WINE BETTER FOR YOU THEN BEER????? I WAS DRINKING MIC ULTRA 95 CALS BUT I WAS PUTTING THEM DOWN LIKE WATER PLEASE HELP I DRINK ALL WKD LONG PLUS EAT!!!!

THANKS FOR ALL THE INPUT :hug:S

Hi Ladies!
harlow grey: Way to go! Your 5 mile walks impress me!:carrot: WATP DVDs are the only ones that I have been able to do and stick to. Ones with dance moves are too hard for me, so Leslie's are perfect for me!

jellybellyjen: I've heard that a little wine is good for you, and I've never heard that about beer, so I'd go with wine. But try not to over-do it! :D You're doing so great with your exercises, keep up the good work!!! :cheer2: You're lucky that you have a husband who will walk/jog with you!

Have a great weekend ladies!!! :)

Today I did 'Fast & Firm! - 4 Really Big Miles'. :cb: I love doing the stretches at the end of Leslie's videos because they really help me with the range of motion in my hurt shoulder. She helps me in more ways than one!

Hello everybody!

Jellybellyjen, I think it's great you and your husband are walking/jogging together.

Kim, good job on clearing your 4 miles.

Today has bee unusual for me, I just finished Walk Slim the 2 and 3 miles. For the first time in ages I am actually sweating after a walk workout.

I just bought the walk away your thighs DVD and so far the music seems like a good improvement until the song that is in a few of the other DVDs came on. With the squeeks in the background. I might do this in a bit. I wanted to watch it and see how it was, especially with the toning

Hello Everyone

I would love to join this group. I thought I could join an exercise bike riding group on another board, but couldnt due to bad knees. I tried to ride the bike and the pain was too bad. I have osteoarthirtis in both knees and have been in constent pain since July 2008. I was hardly able to do a complete rotation on the bike because of the pain.

I do have the the first WATP with the weighted balls, I feel I can do that even if its at a slower pace until I can build up strenght in the knees.

I would like to know have any of you seen nice weight loss by using the WATP series? I have over 100 pounds to lose so I feel with such a large amount this is a good starting point for exercise. Being that its not a lot of impact on the joints or jumpimg all over the place requiring a lot of cordination that I dont have. Just curious about actually helping with weight loss.

Thanks for listening/reading

CIRCLES: Hi! I'm so glad you joined our group!! :cheer2: WATP definitely worked for weight loss for me! With calorie counting and WATP as my only exercise, I lost 27 pounds since October! Even when I reach goal I will continue this exercise as my main exercise because it really worked for me. I can't do dance videos(I'm not that coordinated either!) or ones with a lot of jumping around, so WATP was just right! I'm glad you're giving it a chance to work for you too! There's quite a few ladies on 3FC that think highly of WATP. Let us know about your progress! :)

Daimere: Hi! :) Let us know how your new DVD goes!

harlow grey: Yeah on the sweat! :carrot: There are some times when I sweat more than others when I do the same exercise. I don't know why!

Today I did the 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles' DVD. I feel good!!! :carrot: :broc: :cb:

Kim thanks for the welcome.

Today I did the WATP 1 mile. It was a challenge with the knees.

I did WATP 1 mile on Monday
WATP - 3 miles Tuesday , Wednesday and THursday.
Unfortunately I did nothing Friday nor today since I am sick as a dog with the flu. I am chomping at the bit to get back to it.

Hi borntobefine! It's so nice to have another walker with us! I hope you get well soon!!! You'll be back on track in no time! :yes:

Hi Daimere. I couldn't agree with you more regarding the music. I can only do the workout by listening to other music or by watching a television show. But WATP is the easiest exercise to do on a consistent basis.

Circles, welcome! Glad you found this thread. It's gonna be great to hear from another fellow walker. Like you I am also trying to have a 100lb weight loss. We can do this! You are going to do so awesome and I look forward to reading your posts. Also good job on completing your 1 mile!

Hello Borntobefine! Congratulations on completing your 4 days of WATP workouts. I'm sorry to hear you aren't feeling too well. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

I completed the Walk Slim 4 Fast Miles and the Fast Start 1 Mile Walk.

Hi Harlow

Thanks for the welcome and the congrats on the 1 mile. You are doing great completing 4 miles. That’s very good exercise can be hard when you have a bit of weight to lose, or should I say it is for me. I hope I am able to get there one day soon. Do you have knee trouble? That is the biggest thing holding me back.

I printed out a full body seated exercise routine. I going to incorporate that with the WATP. It may help with building a little muscle because you use different equipment for strength. I chose seated because standing bothers my knees a lot. it's the link below if interested.

Let's keep each other motivated through the journey we have ahead of us. Having someone else with 100 or more pounds to lose helps you feel you are not alone.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/l/blobeseexercise.htm

Hi! I'm new to this thread, and I'm going to try to post as often as possible.

I am a HUGE Leslie Sansone fan! I own dozens of her videos. Even though they are all basically the same, I love having variety in terms of music, setting, walk crew, etc.

This has been a totally OFF weekend for me! :nono:I gained 2 pounds this week, but it's my own careless fault. Sometimes I feel like having those off days actually gets my butt back in gear because I'm ready to start eating healthy again :carrot::broc:. It's amazing what eating junk will do to your energy.

Tomorrow I think I'll do some walking on the treadmill :woops:. Later this week, I'll pop in a WATP video. :running:

By the way, to the poster that asked if walking is sufficient for weight loss a few posts back...YES! When I lost all my weight several years ago, I did it through walking and WATP videos. So, yes, it's possible!

I walked 2 miles yesterday and 1 1/2 today (I had to potty soooooooo bad and had to cut it short).

I took a miracle drug - not even sure what it was - lol - and I feel much better.
Not much today 1/2 mile.

Anyone tried the Walk and Jog?

I took a miracle drug - not even sure what it was - lol - and I feel much better.
Not much today 1/2 mile.

Anyone tried the Walk and Jog?


I tried it on Exercise On Demand once. It was pretty neat. Not too difficult. Definitely nice for a change.

If you've ever done the Walk Slim systems with boosted walking, that's basicaly all the Walk and Jog is.

Did a 2 mile walk on the treadmill today along with 30 minutes of toning with Denise Austin.

I'm in a rush today but still wanted to post. I completed 5 miles of Leslie's advanced walk. To all those who walked today, let me say in advance good job!

Hi Cirlces! Thanks for posting that link. The chair moves look like they would be effective. I will have to check it out once I kick my current daily routines to the curb (WATP, Hip Hop Abs, and my everything but the sink videos that I have added to my workout plans.

Also, I don't have the strongest knees but they have been known to act up. When I started out working out longer and more consistently I did have aches and pains with my knees and lower back. However after several weeks it stopped. I have noticed when I start new routines my body tends to hurt until I get used to the workouts.

I'm doing a combo of WATP, YBB, TJ, and the firm. So, mine postings here will be sporadic.

only did 2 miles today of Walk Away your waistline. I have no energy today at all. Still, at least I did something instead of nothing.

Congrats to all the walkers!:carrot:

:wave:HI EVERYONE HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GOOD WKD,:D I DID 5.53 MILES ON SATURDAY:carrot: NOTHING ON SUNDAY (REST DAY):cool:BOUT TO GO NOW TO DO SOME MILES WITH MY HUSBAND;)

KIM K
HARLOW GREY

THANKS FOR RESPONDING TO ME PLUS THE INPUT AS WELL DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO DO WATP THIS MORNING WILL TRY 2MORROW:carrot:

:hug:S TO ALL

Today - WATP fat burning 3 miles and .5 miles of Walk and Jog

I think it is time for something beyond the 3 miles.
I don't like the music on the video and since I had ripped the dvd to my media center I just put on my own music when I set the 3 mile to work.

Hello all! I've been doing my Wii Fit lately, so not walking with Leslie. But today I did the 2 mile Classic Walk from Walk Off Even More Weight with the weighted belt. Then I added a 20 minute Wii Fit workout. Now I'm all showered and ready for the dentist followed by a soggy (it's raining) softball game (my daughter plays 2nd base)!

Ursula745: Good job on the mile walk! I have Turbo Jam too but it's going to be a while before I commit to doing it. I am trying to see what I can make of hip hop abs. I swear these Beachbody products are addictive!

Jellybellyjen: I don't have to tell you but I will anyway...YOU ROCK! 5.3 miles That's amazing! You are doing so well.

Borntobefine: Congratulations on completing your 3.5 miles! I think you'll be able to take on the 4 mile with little if any problem.

MichelleL: Awesome job on your 2 miles and 20 minutes with your Wii.

I did my usual 5 miles: 3 miles - Advanced Walk and 2 miles - Brisk Walk.

Hey walkers!

New to the board, but not new to walking. I've been walking off and on for a couple of years. Just scored my first WATP a couple of weeks ago. I'm up to 3 miles a day, and just added the ab belt and 2lb hand weights.

At this point in my life, loosing a ton of weight is not number 1 (been there done that many times). I just want to be as healthy as I can be, and move as much as I can. I do my best to follow the intuitive eating principles, eat only when I'm truly hungry, stop before I'm stuffed, and eat when I want. after much research on the diet industry (most of them treat the symptoms, not the real problem), and various diets, how counter productive dieting really is in the long run, and once i realized that food doesn't make me fat, OVER EATING makes me fat, I swore off diets forever. It was one of the best decision I ever made (besides taking up walking of course!), and I'll never go back to the miserable life of yo-yo dieting and weight loss/gain, and being a slave to the scale, and allowing that number to determine how I feel, and define who I am.

There are several WAPT forums out there, but this place is the only one that is really active. The other forums, if there's a post once a week, you're lucky. So I'd like to be a poster here, and keep track of my miles, and just be able to converse with others who love the WATP program!! Can I be a part of your group?

I see I'll have to get one of those cute tickers and mark off all the miles I've done in the last week.


Boots

bootscoot: Welcome to the group!!! :) It's so much fun when you get your tickers! Mine is just a general weight loss one, but it really motivates me!!!
Ladies: Good job on your walking!!!! We can do this!!! :dancer:
Today I did 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles'! :carrot:

Thanks harlow. Today I did 1 mile in the morning before my workout and then 3 miles this evening.

I took a break last night, my knee was bothering me from the walk on Monday. I have RA, so when the body says "need a break", then I have to listen.

Tonights plan: walk 3 miles with the hand weights. :carrot:

I wish I could crawl out of bed early enough to get in some morning walking too.

Hello Ladies! I am new and looking for some support in weightloss. I want to start walking - I have 35lbs to lose, any suggestions on how far and how fast to begin? What are these DVD's you are talking about? Do you just walk around the living room while watching them?

Hey immelting! I'm new here too! :dizzy:

The video's are Walk Away The Pounds by Leslie Sansone. I got all mine from amazon. Check out the "used" ones, they are really cheap!

It consists of walking in place ( I usually pace back and forth) with various different moves like kicks and side steps. I never thought walking in place could be a work out. WRONG!!! LOL. Leslie will work you out and good! I love the video's and highly recommend them. If you go to her website, she has a free one mile streaming video there that you can check out. If you're a beginner walker, start with just one mile, and before you know it, you'll be walking 3 or 4 a day with Leslie!

I also do treadmill walking sometimes, and sometimes I just go for a walk outside. If you don't have one already, get yourself a pedometer to count your steps.

Welcome Bootscoot! I'm glad your joining the group. Today I felt the same way about getting up today, I almost lost the battle by not walking. Luckily I pushed myself anyway and completed my walk.

Hello Immelting and welcome. Bootscoot gave a pretty good explanation of what Walk Away the Pounds program is. Leslie Sansone's videos are the best. If you google her and visit her site, you will see she offers many types of workouts to fit your needs.In addition to Amazon (like Bootscoot suggested and is probably the cheapest place to buy them)you can get the from Walmart, Target,Barnes and Nobles, Collage Videos etc.

FYI to all, I don't know if it is just in my area but my free on demand channel is offering 3 of Leslie's workouts. If you are new to her system it is a good way to try before you buy or just to add some variation to your workouts.

I did the usual big 5--I managed to do the 5 Day Slim Down.

Get to steppin' ladies and keep it movin'!

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FYI to all, I don't know if it is just in my area but my free on demand channel is offering 3 of Leslie's workouts. If you are new to her system it is a good way to try before you buy or just to add some variation to your workouts.

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Is that on directv? when and which channel??

I am not sure if direct tv has this or not. But the channel is called Free on demand. It has movies, primetime shows and cable shows. It's a 24/7 channel.

immelting check out youtube to see some samples of her dvds

Today I did 4 miles of the '5 Mile Fat Burning Walk'. I feel good! :carrot:

OHMYGOSH! I just signed up for a 5K marathon on Saturday!! 5K is about 3.1 miles, heck i do that every night with Leslie. This should be a piece-o-cake! Gonna try and finish it in 30 minutes. :carrot:

i'm nervous!:o

Bootscoot how awesome is that?!!!! I have every bit of faith that you are going to kill it!

I did my 5 today. I completed Super Fat Burning (3 mi) and High Calorie Burn (2 mi.)

bootscoot, that's so awesome!!! :cb::broc::carrot:

Today I did the 'Fast & Firm! - 4 Really Big Miles'. I totally love using the stretchy band in the 4th mile!!! :cheer3:

Hi all well last night I started the Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles DVD, I only did two miles, because right before I did the first night of the 30ds and it kicked my ***, plus I worked out a little each day...but today I am sore but not to bad, just a little...I just wondered If i could join your group on my trip...

Hi Sharpie89 and welcome! I'm glad to see another person join this group. The more the merrier! Good job with your 2 mile walk and the other activities you did. Can't wait to read your posts and good luck on your journey.

I look forward to reading everyone's posts--it gives me additional motivation to walk when I want to stop.

I completed the 5 Mile Walk.

harlow grey: Good job on your 5 miles!!! You inspire me! :cheer2:

Today I did 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles'. :carrot: Out of my four WATP DVDs, this one makes me sweat the most because it has five intervals of boosted walking(gentle jogging).

harlow grey: Good job on your 5 miles!!! You inspire me! :cheer2:

Thank you so much Kim K! I really appreciate that! Excellent job on your 4 Miles.

Albeit it was extremely late, I just completed both the 3 Fast Miles and 2 Mile Fast Start.

I just completed the 4 mile Fast and Firm and the 1 mile Get Up and Get Started.

I just completed the 2 mile Walk This Way! More to come as the day wears on--I'm feeling motivated!

harlow grey: Way to go!!! :cheer3:

Michele L: You go girl!!! :carrot:

I did two miles last night, I just wanted to ask you all when you first started working out did you have pain in your legs? Because I have had pain in my legs so bad I have almost not been able to sit down, because it hurts so bad. If you did have that problem, how did you get over the pain? or get the pain to go away? I was just wondering? I'm not just doing the walking either, because I am also doing the 30ds, and I think I am going to just go to walking and dancing for a little while, especially because I feel so sick right now, I think I have a upper respiratory infection. So I was just wondering what you all thought...??

I added another 2 mile--Walk Off Even More Weight Fast Walk with the weighted belt! Then I did 20 minutes on Wii Fit and set 2 personal bests!!

Hi Ladies!

I walk alot already...Which would dvd would you suggest to challenge me? I have done the 20 min one and a 3 mile one?

Love her!

Thanks!

Well I ended up having to baby sit and didn't get to do the 5K :( . However, I did 3 miles with the walk band, then backed it up and did mile 3 twice, so that's 4 miles for me on saturday. Did just the 3 yesteday with 2lb hand weights. I ordered the 5 mile DVD that comes with the walk band, last week and hopefully that will be here today. My hamstrings are sore.

Hey gang :wave:

I've been out of town and got a little regular walking in but I'm just now getting back to my walking with Leslie ;-)

I did 2 miles this morning and used The Big Burn!

It's great to see so many people posting and Welcome to all the Newbies! Y'all are doing great with all that walking :cp:

Hope everybody has an awesome day!
hugs,
cathy

I'm so excited! I just got a package from Leslie's store! I broke down and ordered her Burn Body Fat set (and saved $10) plus I got Walk Now, which is led by Brittany Ullrich and intended to motivate a new generation of walkers. It is supposed to be faster and "younger" music. The clip I saw made it look fun and it was on special to introduce it to Club members. Now to find the time to DO these new walks.....

Just came from 3 hours in the sun watching DD's softball team. In a little while, she has driver's ed driving and then she invited me to go with her to the Varsity softball game tonight. Maybe tomorrow.....

Today I did a 20 minute walk on the treadmill and then 25 minutes on Wii Fit. Don't think I'll have time for more and I'm not sure I want to shower again until I'm in for the night!

redheadedpixie Hi. I would recommend the '5 Mile Fat Burning Walk' because you can choose to do 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 miles. That would save you some money instead of buying DVDs for each length of miles. There are a lot of ways you can do this though, like buying a 2 mile and 3 mile DVD for some variety. Leslie has a lot of options, so I would go to Collage video and check out which ones look cool.

sharpie89 Hi. I never had leg pain when I started doing WATP DVDs, so I would recommend talking to a doctor to see what the problem might be. You want to be able to rule some problems out like blood clots and stuff like that. I hope that your respiratory infection goes away soon and that you are feeling better soon!!!

Today I did 4 miles of the '5 Mile Fat Burning Walk'. :carrot:

good morning gang :wave:

I did 2 miles this morning. I used the A Closer 2 Mile Walk.

Michelle - how did you save $10 on the Burn Body Fat set? I must have missed the sale while I was out of town. dang it! ;) I would love to hear what you think about Brittany's walk dvd when you get a chance to try it out, as I was thinking about getting that one too. It's a great deal at $8.46 for members, but as always, her shipping costs hikes up the price :(

Sharpie89 - the pain in your legs sound really bad but I was wondering do you happen to be using old tennis shoes? or maybe even shoes without the proper support for you. I can always tell when its time for a new pair of walking tennis shoes bec I start to feel it in my shines and calves, but your pain sounds much worse then that.

hope everybody has a great :running: day!
hugs,
cathy

Cathy: In one of the newsletters members receive, there was a code to put in when you ordered online. It was valid through June 15 (which was the day I decided to order). I also got reminder emails to take advantage of this offer. I'm surprised you didn't if you're a member!

Haven't tried any of them yet. We went to the Varsity softball game last night and didn't get home until 10, at which time I CRASHED. DD is working today and after I run a couple of errands, I'm going to do one of them before I have to pick her up. Not sure which one, though. They all look GREAT!

I've gotten all my WATP videos from amazon on the used rack, and haven't paid over $5 yet, and that includes shipping. I just got the 5-mile dvd yesterday and it came with 2 walk bands (yes! 2), and the total cost was $4.84 including shipping. And each one I've gotten has still been factory sealed, brand new. Since I discovered amazon used sellers, I rarely buy anything new anymore.

I got many of the older WATP's that I started with through amazon or ebay, but I love them so much that I want the new ones when they come out. I watch several sites and especially watch shipping costs, which can be the worst part of buying online. All in all, the 4 DVD's I got cost $33.69 including shipping. I had coupons totaling $20 off. Considering I had 6 pounds of hand weights in the package, I didn't think that was too bad!

Today I tried the 1 mile Burn Body Fat with 2 pound weights. I was going to do more, but we had a storm blow in. If it settles down, I may do more later this evening.

The storm passed, so I did Walk Now, with Brittany Ullrich, who I think is Leslie's niece. It is a fast-paced, upbeat 2 mile walk. Familiar music, but slightly faster pace throughout the entire walk. My heart rate was DEFINITELY going up, up, up! It was weird not walking to Leslie, but a couple of familiar faces are there--her niece Chrissy and her roommate, Christina. I can't remember for sure which walks they've been in before, but I know I have them! I think maybe the Walk Slim series. Anyway, this walk was FUN, but intense. Time passed by quickly and the cool-down with the live band at the end was kind of nice.

Today I did the 4 Mile Super Challenge. :exercise:

Wow I just found this thread and am so excited, I started doing the walk dvd's 4/5 weeks ago I do 4 mile walk slim, 4 fast miles, 4 mile challenge and 5 mile -? something don't remember now but it has boosted walked at the end of each mile.

Out of the past 35 days I have worked out with the dvd's 29 days I do work up a sweat and when I can exeragerate each movement the best I can and boy do I work up a sweat!

I have not lost much in weight (3lbs) though and that is what I wanted to ask all of you, are you seeing weight loss or only a better physcial health? Should I add hand weights? or ankle weights? would hat speed things up?

thanks

hey gang :wave:

I did 2 miles this morning. I used the Walk Slim Fast Start 2 mile.

Michelle, that is an awesome deal to get 4 dvds for $33.69. I had several emails from Leslie while I was out of town but just skimmed thru them while deleting all the stuff that piled up. shame on me for missing it :( thanks for letting me know about the new Walk Now dvd. I was anxious to hear about it. I may get it. I'm like you - I usually one the new ones as soon as they come out ;)

Kim - you are doing GREAT!!!

Welcome Nancy - I need to lose 20 lbs and no I'm not really losing any weight, but I'm not gaining which is a major accomplishment for me. I mainly see better physical health but there are people that lose weight doing Leslie's dvds. I'm just special that way ;)

hope everybody has a great :running: day!
hugs,
cathy

:wave:GANG

HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL :DI HAVE NOT POSTED SINCE 6/13/09:( HOWEVER THE LAST TIME I WALKED:running: WAS ON 6-16-09 DID 2 MILES WITH MY HUSBAND :cool:SINCE THEN HAVE HAD A RUFF TIME:( MY STEP DAD/BROTHER WHO IS ALL MOST 21 HAS MOVED IN WITH US RECENTLY:( DO TO A VERY MESSY DIVORCE AFTER 23YRS ALL MOST:( BIG FIGHT BROKE OUT WITH MY WHOLE FAMILY INCLUDING MY SELF SO NEEDLESS TO SAY MY FAMILY IS GOING THREW IT:(I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO WORK OUT TO MY DVD'S :exercise: WE ONLY HAVE 1 BIG T.V IN OUR HOUSE NEEDLESS TO SAY IN OUR LIVING ROOM WHERE MY DAD/BROTHER ARE CRASHING AT UNTIL DAD/BROTHER MOVE INTO APARTMENT (DON'T NO WHEN THAT WILL BE AND I'M NOT RUSHING THEM TO GET OUT):nono:YESTERDAY I WENT BACK TO CURVES:twirly: I CAN TELL I HAVEN'T BEEN THERE IN AWHILE:no: THAT 30MINS WAS THE LONGEST EVER :lifter: DID FEEL GOOD AFTER :DI'M GOING TO START GOING THERE EVERYDAY:smug: EXCEPT SUNDAY'S:^: UNTIL I CAN GET BACK TO MY DVDS :joker:THANKS FOR READING MY POST FEELS GOOD TO GET THAT OUT;) WENT TO DOCTOR'S ON 6/17/09 DO TO BEING SO DOWN DOCTOR PUT ME ON MEDS TO MAKE ME FEEL BETTER:carrot: SO WE WILL SEE :dizzy:WISH ME LUCK ON THIS GOAL AT CURVES:wizard: IS IT STILL OK IF I POST ON HERE :?::?:I HAVE A TRACKER THAT DOES STEPS/MILES THAT I'M GOING TO KEEP WEARING AT CURVES:p

6/23/09 CURVES 30MIN WORKOUT- 1.19 MILES- 1,576 STEPS :trampo:

I popped in my new 5 mile walk dvd last night. OH....MY....GRAVY!! :eek:

After 4 furious miles, I decided maybe I'm not quite ready for that one. There's no "warm up" for one thing. And it gets very fast, very quick. I think I'll go back to my "walk away the waistline 1, 2, and 3 miles" and just keep repeating mile 2, until I can build up more endurance. I was beat to death when I got done. :D

I **heart** Leslie! She is funny and upbeat. love these video's.

I did my 5 mile dvd last night and got my daughter to join me. I am also doing weight watchers and was truly dissapointed that I still have not lost any weight but if I am honest with myself it seems my tummy is not so large but that would be about it.

This does not mean I am going to stop the dvd's I am having a blast doing them LOL

nancylmrn: I've lost weight through calorie counting and doing WATP DVDs! WATP is my only exercise so they better help! ;)

jellybellyjen: Good luck at Curves!!! :)

Today I did 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles'. This is my favorite workout since it seems like the hardest of the WATP DVDs I have, AND it's the shortest!!! :D

Tonight I did the 4 mile walk slim and tone? I really need to pay attention to the titles since I have 3 dvd with 4 miles and 1 five mile one. Anyway this one had you use the band on mile 4..so whatever that one was. I was hot and sweatingn when I got done

good morning gang :wave:

I did 3 miles this morning :cp: I used the 5 mile Fat Burning Walk dvd.

everybody is doing great with all that :running:

Hey Michelle or anyone else with new dvds....

did you happen to get the new American Heart Association dvds from Leslie? they have the 1 and 2 mile dvd, and then the 3 mile dvd, but they don't show any clips on her website for those dvds.

just wondering if anyone had those and if they liked them?

ok i just went to exercisetv.com and was able to watch some mini clips from those dvds, and that answered my question. those are really for beginners i think.

:wave: GANG

I WAS ABLE TO WORK OUT THIS MORNING TO LESLIE :woohoo: FELT GOOD TO WORK OUT WITH HER AGAIN:D HOPE MY BROTHER STAYS OUT MORE OFTEN WITH HIS FRIENDS :devil:DAD LEAVES AT 6 EVERY MORNING SO HE'S NOT THE ISSUE:dizzy:(BROS NOT EITHER THEY JUST CRASH WHERE MY TV IS):(I ONLY DID THE 2 MILE WITH THE BANDS FELT GOOOOOD I LOVE THE BANDS THE ARE GREAT:yes: HOPE I CAN KEEP THE DVDS GOING :exercise:

6/25-WATP 2 MILES W/STRETCH BANDS:cb:
STEPS-2,769:carrot:

STILL GOING TO CURVES AFTER WORK SO WILL REPORT MY STEP'S/MILES:bravo:

HAVE A GREAT DAY TO YOU ALL:dancer:

THANK YOU KIM K FOR THE GOOD LUCK SAME TO YOU AND THE WHOLE GANG:grouphug:

I did my 5 mile dvd last night and got my daughter to join me. I am also doing weight watchers and was truly dissapointed that I still have not lost any weight but if I am honest with myself it seems my tummy is not so large but that would be about it.

This does not mean I am going to stop the dvd's I am having a blast doing them LOL

Nancy - You may be converting fat to muscle, and that will keep you from loosing pounds, you may even gain a few. The best (VERY best) proof is in your clothes. When I first started walking 2 years ago, I walked and ate like a bird for 3 months and never lost a pound, however, I lost 3 inches off my waist, and had some sexy calves :whoo: lemme tell ya! No matter for me, I still got discouraged because I was so obssessed with the number on the scale. I still get discouraged if I'm not careful. Because of this, I put my scale in the closet and go totally by what my clothes and the measuring tape tell me. the scale is a fickle enemy :yes:. Keep doing what you're doing!! As I told my dr. last week, "If i never loose another pound, I'll keep doing the WAPT because it helps my BP, my cholesterol, helps me fight disease, and trims my waist. It's a win win situation". He applauded me!

I just had another thought too about my not being able to handle the "rougher" walk the other day. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, and I'm thinking, I may never be able to build up to the more intense work outs. which means I'll have to keep restricting my cals as I get older. total bummer.

I have done a mile every morning since yesterday. Hoping for another tomorrow.

Hey Michelle or anyone else with new dvds....

did you happen to get the new American Heart Association dvds from Leslie? they have the 1 and 2 mile dvd, and then the 3 mile dvd, but they don't show any clips on her website for those dvds.

just wondering if anyone had those and if they liked them?
I wonder if that 3 mile is just as good as the 3 mile weight loss walk. I absolutely LOVE LOVE that one (esp. Mary Kay's mile). I would love to have something different to shake it up

Today I did 'Fast & Firm! - 4 Really Big Miles'. This time I tried to focus on each movement and do it with strength so I could get a better workout. I feel good now! :carrot:

bootscoot thank you thank you thank you :hug:
I needed to hear that from a long time walker.

I just received in the mail the adv 5 mile walk that used the band, weights and the waist thingy. I don't have the waist part so I used the band and it seemed to work fine. The workout for me was not as intense as the 5 mile burn but I still know I worked out :o

I was curious what other video's would you veterns recomend. I have 6 or 7 FIRM dvd and enjoy the weights, a few that use the tonning band but find them boring. I just ordered a used Jillian Micheals (?) 30 day shed? off of amazon and thought I would give it a try for variety.

oh oh hey, this weekend my DD and I are going to try to go to the local high school and see if we can really do a 12 min mile on the track just for the fun of it. I will keep you posted

If you want to try out Leslie's Start Walking, 1, 2 and 3 mile DVD's, you can try any of them for free at Exercise TV's website. Maybe you did not link to the right page to get to them if you only got the clips. I cannot post the link here, but after you type in exercisetv just put */startwalking* (no stars!). In the middle of the page there will be 4 video windows, one is an introduction and the other three are for each of the walks. You have to wait through an advertisement for it to load but then the whole thing plays. You also have to put up with advertising scrolling across the bottom as it plays, but it doesn't really interfere with doing the videos.

They do not use any boosters and Leslie is alone in each of them. I have not done the 1 mile, but the 2 mile is brisk and the 3 mile is faster still. It really gets your heart rate up. Even Leslie is breathing heavy in that one. It's a good cardio workout. I like the music, too.

I hope you don't mind me jumping in here, but I like Leslie, too and I wanted to share this info with any of you that might be interested. Happy walking!



MJMS

Hey MJMS - thanks so much! I'm gonna try that out at exercisetv.

of course I dont mind you jumping in. I'm grateful for the info and I'm sure that others are too!

thanks so much!

Cathy

Today I did 4 miles of the '5 Mile Fat Burning Walk'. I'm trying to focus on each move and do it strong. It paid off because not only did my heart rate get a little faster, the workout went super quick! I'm going to try and keep this up! :)

Hey Gang :wave:

today I cleaned house for 6 hours so that was my exercise for the day! hope everybody has a great weekend!

Hey all, I did the 5 mile burn today whew and really concentrated on making my moves big and strong the entire time. it felt so good

Tomorrow I will do the 5 mil advanced then save the 4 mile ones for during the week...

I have to say thanks to all of you for the support and helping me with questions and motovation

Yesterday was a lost day--I sat around and didn't do much of anything. This morning I decided to get moving, so I did Burn Body Fat 3 miles! I hadn't done that one yet and I am SO GLAD I did! I was so sweaty when I finished! Now it's off to the showers and then to hubby's company picnic!

Today I did 'Fast & Firm! - 4 Really Big Miles'. I really had to push myself to do it today because I was so busy till 8:00pm, but I did it then and I'm glad! :carrot:
Keep up the great work ladies!!!!! :cheer2: Leslie rocks!!!

I didn't do anything Friday and Saturday, we had overnight company. Yesterday I did 2.5 miles with the 1,2,3 mile workout. I must have over done it this weekend, I couldn't get my Levi's zipped this morning. :(

good morning gang :wave:

can ya believe it's monday already? wow!

I did 2 miles this morning. I used The Big Burn.

what's everybody else doing today?

hugs,
Cathy

Hi Cathy. :) Today I have to go and get a hearing test. I've lost about 30% hearing in one ear after a car accident long ago. I've been having ear problems lately so they want to check my hearing. I hope your day is better than mine! lol :) Great job on the 2 miles!!! :cheer2:

Last night I did the 5 mile again and really pushed myself and felt so good afterwards
tonight I have not decieded if I am going to do the 4 or 5 mile. guess it will depend on how I feel when I get home from work

I think I'm going to do my 1,2,3 mile again tonight, and repeat mile 2 (to get 4 miles) because it's the most strenuous. I've almost got all my water in for the day and it's only 2:38! :carrot:

Hey Gang :wave:

Kim - how did your hearing test go yesterday?

I did 3 miles this morning :cp: I used the old 5 mile dvd and used 2 lb hand weights in each had for the 3rd mile. I use the weights most of that mile, even tho Leslie only really used them in the 2nd half of that mile. It's like if I'm holding them I need to be moving them LOL

Everybody is doing great! keep up the :running:
and have a great day!
hugs,
cathy

:wave:EVERY ONE

GLAD TO SEE EVERYONE IS DOING WELL ON THE WORKING OUT:exercise:I HAD A BUSY WEEKEND:dizzy: DIDN'T GET ANY WORKOUT'S IN THIS WEEKEND:( DID WORK OUT YESTERDAY (6/29/09) :exercise:WENT TO CURVES :lifter:PLUS WALKED WITH MY HUSBAND:running:

:exercise:CURVES 30 MIN WORKOUT- DID 1.16 MILES DURING WORKOUT- STEPS 1,535 DURING WORKOUT:D

:running:WALKED W/HUSBAND FOR AN HOUR-WALKED 4.60 MILES STEPS TAKEN 6,081:D

ALL TOGETHER TOTAL FOR YESTERDAY IS 5.76 MILES WALKED/STEPS TAKEN 7,616:carrot:

I'M HAPPY WITH THAT:bravo:

:hug:S TO ALL:)

I have been doing the 5 mile burn but tonight I wanted to mix it up a bit and tried the level one of the 30 day shred with juilian michaels...so for 20 min it kicked my butt. I could not beleive moves that looked so easy could hurt so much.

I think I will alternate these dvd's

HELLO GANG

:exercise:WORKED OUT LAST NIGHT TO THE 4MILE SUPER CHALLENGE :woohoo:

MILES WALKED -4.55:running:
STEPS TAKEN-6,014:D

:exercise:ALSO WORKED OUT THIS MORNING TO THE 1 MILE MUSCLE WALK WITH 2PD WEIGHTS:lifter:

MILES WALKED-1.14:running:
STEPS TAKEN-1,510:D

:bravo:

nancylmrn-I know how you feel, I am doing the same thing...and it is super hard, they look so innocent and they hurt so much...lol

Today I did 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles'. :carrot:
Cathy: My hearing test went well. Still about 30% loss. It didn't get worse so I'm happy with that! :)

whoo hoo did the 4 fast miles then the L1D2 of 30 day...man I feel so out of shape using weights. I use to be able to use 10lbs and now the 4lbs are too much!

I am committed

:running:Today I did 'Walk Slim - 4 Fast Miles'!:running: