Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also do the 3 mile tape, I have no idea how many miles the tape is. It does not feel like you have walked that far is right.

Have a great week!!!!!!!

Suzanne

Hi, I accidentally caught this thread. I am new to 3FC and am looking for ideas and support. I like to walk outside, but my time is limited. I am also looking for an upper body workout while walking. I plan to add hand weights to the outdoor walk. I've heard of the Walk Away the Pounds tapes, but I was afraid to buy one because I've bought so many tapes that weren't what I thought they'd be, and then I didn't use them. Having a supplement to my outdoor walking might be good. What are her tapes like? Do you walk in place, or what? Are they easy to follow? Someone said the 2 mile tape takes only 30 minutes, and that there are arm movements. That sounds very doable to me--like after work but before dinner. I could also get my kids off the TV and into the books--kill two birds with one stone!! I think an extra half hour might get me losing again. Can anyone advise? P.S. Would you mind if I contributed to this thread from time to time?

Hi Ladies!

I just wanted to say I finally got the 2 mile WATP. I have read so much about it on this site and was very curious about it. I must say I am amazed and have a question. I am just wondering if it is actually 2 miles, has anyone used a pedometer to check? I guess it just seems so easy and faster than a 30 minute walk on the treadmill (and a little different) it didn't seem like it was 2 miles, so I am curious. I just may have to trade two miles on the treadmill for the 2 mile WATP tape. Newinspiration, to answer your question, I just did the tape today, my first time and have to say yes it is easy to follow, and is very doable. If I can do it anyone can! :lol: I am not very coordinated at all but walking is something I can do and enjoy doing.

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Thanks, EvasiveMarigold, for the answer to my question about keeping up with the tape. Normally I'm two left feet at something like that--not very coordinated either. It's nice to know I'll not be left behind. Another question for you about the tape--how does the tape do walking if you aren't going anywhere? Is it walking in place with various movements? I'm trying to envision it. I ask that because my living room isn't very big, and I was wondering how it works. The more I hear about the tape, the more I want to get it. This is the last question that's bugging me before I head to the store. Thanks. :) :)

Newinspiration, I was just checking back to see if anyone answered my question and see you have some more. Yes, it is walking in place with various movements and you don't need a lot of room to do it in. She incorporates some side moves, some kicks and using weights, but also shows you what to do if you don't want to use the weights. My living room isn't too big and I pushed the coffee table to the couch and had plenty of room to move. I too was trying to envision walking in place after hearing how great these tapes are and how many use them I had to get one. But I was reading what these ladies had to say about it and I definitely agree that it would be better to just skip the 1 mile tape and go to the 2 mile, which is what I have. It's not hard at all, and very doable, I do like it. I give it 5 *****! :lol:Have a good one!

Leslie uses the tempo of the music to calculate the miles as in beats per minute so it should be correct. I used to walk outside with tempo walking tapes and the music she uses is definately about 4 mph. I tried using my pedometer with a video and it came out to about 3800 steps (I don't trust the mileage on pedometers). On the average, I think that 10,000 steps a day is equal to 5 miles so 30 minutes with Leslie should be 2 miles. I know what you mean about how fast it goes though, MUCH faster than 30 minutes on a treadmill! One thing though, alternate with treadmill/outdoor walking as it is quite different in the way the muscles are used. I used Leslie videos for 5 weeks straight every day and then it go warm enough to walk around the block. My legs could tell the difference I'll tell ya. After the Leslie's though, my pants fit better :smug:

Thanks, EvasiveMarigold and KimmyKat, for all the information on the Leslie Sansone WATP videos. I am sure I would start with the 2-mile one, since I am already used to walking outside. If for some reason I couldn't finish the tape at the beginning, I'd do as much as I could and build up till I could do the whole thing.

Also, I just want to say that this thread has really helped me in the last few days keep up with my outdoor walking. Lately I've gotten up in the morning pretty tired, plus I am behind in my work at my job. I would think, "Maybe I'll just skip it today. I'm tired."--or--"You know, you have to finish that project at work. Why don't you go in early?" Then I come to the board and read, and I change my mind and go walk. Then I feel much less tired and much more ready to work. Thanks a million!! I have to remember to take care of myself too--maybe first.:) :) :)

Yes, thank you KimmyKat for the info. It makes things more clear. It is such an easy walk I just couldn't believe that it is a 2 mile walk. I also agree about the pedometer. I wore it one day while walking on the treadmill and it wasn't the same, so I'm not sure how accurate they are or the one I have anyway. :)

I try & do the 2 mile every morning as part of my normal routine.
I find it easier to get it in this way. I love my tape.

I have Leslie's Walk The Walk tape, the firming one. I basically ride my 10K daily ride on my exercise bike, then as soon as I'm done with that, I throw in the Leslie tape only on the part of the free weight lifting and do that part, then I go out in our garage on my little brother's weightlifting machine (one like in a gym) and lift on it for about another 10-15 minutes. Last night I lifted 85 pounds, backlifting. It was soooooo cool! I lifted that 85 pounds like it was nothing--I've never been able to do that before.