Welcome back Zanne! Glad you're back with us...now dont you run off again!:nono: :D Dont worry..I've been slack for the past week myself. Back on track now tho. Walked 6 miles yesterday and 5 today. It's still unbearably hot and humid so it isnt easy. Yesterday it was 106 F out.:o We walked at 7:30 in the morning and already it was upper 90's.

Mindi, I'm like you...I refuse to starve myself also so the weight loss is slow going. I've lost almost 45 lbs but it has taken me over 7 months to do it and I've been at a standstill for almost 3 months now even tho I'm eating pretty much healthy plus walking lots. Still havent gotten back to my Power Half Hour tapes. I'm sure that would help. It's very tempting to try one of the many fad diets out there because I know so many people doing them and losing fast, but I want mine to be for a lifetime. 9 times out of 10, I think those people regain the weight once they get back to eating normally.

Where is everyone else??:?: I know Chach is extra busy right now. I hope everything with the house goes smoothly.

Zanne and Mindi, it was great signing in and finding your posts. It was seeming kinda lonesome in here lately.:lol:

Gotta run for now. Have a good rest of the week!

Miki

hey if you girls are so inclined, the new Firm package is the special value on QVC today. excellent prices!

I have most of it already so I don't think I'll order this one, but the day is young. LOL

Miki girl, you be careful out there that heat and humidity! take extra water with you! I hate heat and humidity SO MUCH I can barely get from the car to the house w/out getting exhausted.

Hope to see you girls back soon!

Hi again Mindi :) You're right, I do need extra water. I dont think I've been drinking enough. That's one thing I really need to work on. I've never tried the Firm tapes but they look like something I might enjoy. Better not order them yet tho since I didnt even finish the 6 week Power Half Hour program yet. Well, not much time...kids have back to school dance tonite and tomorrow nite my 13 yr old son and my 14 yr old neice are having a back to school party at my house. Lots to do and lots of snacks to get done. Talk to ya later!

Miki

Hey Gang
 

I haven't deserted you! I'm still struggling. I have been walking everywhere I can and even carting groceries home in the backpack. My eating is terrible.

School for us doesn't start till September 2nd. I'm using these next 12 days (but who's counting:lol: ) to really develop a plan for myself. I've never done anything like that before, but I'm really determined to be fit for my 40th.

I plan on using Power 90 for my fitness and I'm looking into South Beach diet for my eating plan. Actually only the first 2 weeks of the diet will be different for me. the 2nd phase seems to be like the way I eat when I'm strictly following SugarBusters.

I want to plan ALL my dinners for a month! I figure if I get together a bunch of breakfasts and lunches, I can just look at my list and pick something. I really hope all the planning will keep me on track.

I already know that I will be doing my workouts at about 9:15 every morning M-F after I get home from taking DS to school.

I'm still reading all your posts and they are inspiring to me. Keep up the good work gals!

Hi guys!

I gotta tell you that after a couple weeks of pretty much sticking to Slim Series, I am seeing definite differences in my body. I noticed how my arm muscles are emerging from the fat and my tri's are defined and seeable!.

My butt! Its NOT as BIG and higher and firmer and my waist, which has been pretty much non-existant, is curving IN!!!!!!!! My thighs are curving in and when I stand w/my legs together?? THEY NO LONGER RUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG I am SO HAPPY!! I've not been too good w/my eating as of late but I guess the workouts have worked even w/my less than stellar nutrition. Imagine how much faster I'd progress IF I ate better!!!!!!

I will say the workouts are hard and tiring. 4 of them are 60 minutes, 2 are 78 and I'm pretty tired as of now, so I think I'll take a couple days to rest up and then go again.

I can't recommend it enough!!

Have a great Sunday everyone!!!!!

WAY TO GO MINDI!!!!
 

I just love reading success stories like that! I'm happy for you:D You've worked hard and earned every muscle.

I'm gearing up and hopefully I'll be joining in on the success in a few weeks.

Zanne, great to hear from you! Sounds like you have a good plan in store once school starts. I think getting organized is a big help with staying on track. (I'm not saying that as a personal observation just something I know to be true of others.:lol: ) I need to do that myself.

Mindi, way to go!! I love your enthusiasm...hearing others get excited always inspires me to get re-motivated myself. I'm still walking most everyday, but the eating this past week has been way off track. Bad as I hate to, I've also gotta add some other workout to my walking. Just walking isnt going to be enough. Maybe it's time to get back on my dreaded Power Half Hour.:dizzy:

Well, the weekend is pretty much over.:( Hope you both have a great upcoming week tho. It's supposed to be 110 degrees here tomorrow...YUCKKKK!!!!!:cool: A big rain would actually be welcome if it would cool things off a little. Anyway, not sure I can deal with that temp with walking so I may have to do some indoor workout whether I want to or not.

Gotta run for now. Take care, Power Girls!:D

Miki

I'm Back!!!!!
 

Hello My Dear Power Gang!!

I am back from vacation. I didn't do Power 90 while I was down there because, honestly, I did not have the time. I was running from the moment my plane touched down. I ate pretty well, other than Olive Garden once, and probably lost around 10 pounds while I was gone. I was so active. I saw my chiropractor almost every day and he almost had all the sciatic pain gone. My left leg is still a little numb, though, I am taking it "easy" on the exercise.

We close on the house this Thursday, hopefully. We are moving all week and weekend, so I am going to be getting more exercise. I am keeping my fingers crossed that things go well.

Zanne: Girl, I am right there with you. I plan on getting back into my Power 90 next week along with the Weight Watchers meal plan. It would be silly for me to try to do that right now with the move this week. Too crazy! We'll do it together.

Mindi: I am a TaeBo FREAK! I love that man and his workouts. I lost almost 50 pounds by doing just his workout. I still haven't tried "The Firm".

Miki: Sounds like you are getting lots of walking in. It also sounds like things are pickingup with the school year.

Our puppy should be here in three weeks. I think we will end up with the one we wanted, the runt of the litter they call Peanut. We got to see her four times when we were down in Oregon. I'll post pictures once I get her.

Time to get back on track! Where is Coach???

Sending good thoughts to all! I'm so glad I am back and I missed all you ladies!!

Chach

Welcome Back Chach!
 

Sounds like you had a busy vacation! Glad to hear that sciatica is getting better. I hope it will be all right to do that Power 90! I've got my fingers crossed :crossed: that everything goes smoothly with your new house. you are one crazy woman--vacation, new house, new puppy all in a couple months! That's one busy schedule!

I'm feeling really good about restarting an eating and exercise program. I think taking the time to plan is helping a lot. I'm all psyched up to start on September 1st.

Don't know where COACH is. I PM'd her a couple times asking her where she was, but didn't hear from her.

I'll check back in later.

Hello my power friends! :grouphug:
Lucky me...I got the big WORM that's been circulating... :stress: I haven't had internet service (or a computer for that matter) in almost a month... Can you imagine my withdrawel symptoms???? :tired: Thought they were gonna have to admit me to the psychiatric ward...it was touch and go there for awhile...hahahah :bomb:
So how in the world have you guys been????? I missed ya! Wonderin' how skinny you all are now!!
Glad to see you're all still here!
Ciao for now...
:wizard: :wave: :twirly: :sumo: :sunny: :joker: :dance: :hat:

Hey Coach!
 

Glad to see ya post!!!!!! You were missed! How are ya? Have you been able to get back into exercising? Are you still working???

I can't speak for the rest, but I'm no skinnier than a month ago! :o :eek:

I've been planning my new attack on fat and on September 1st will be starting a somewhat new eating plan and also go back to Power 90.

I'd be going nuts without internet for a month! So glad you're back!

Hello Power Gang!

:crossed: :crossed: :crossed: :crossed: :crossed:

Final walk through tomorrow with the house. If all goes well, we should get the keys tomorrow and close on Thursday or Friday. From what I saw today, the only thing we need now is a fridge. That should be there tomorrow morning. Oh, it almost feels real.

I am going to the doc hopefully tomorrow to get some relief for the night pain with my legs. I think it will help, because my mom gave me a muscle relaxer when I was on vacation and it allowed me to sleep through the night. I am also going to make an appointment with a chiro up here to help get this worked out. This numbness is driving me crazy.

Thank you for the wonderful welcome back. I missed you ladies and can't wait to get back on track.

Zanne: If it's okay with you, I am back on track September 2nd. I was going to be on September 1, but then realized we were going to be at the State Fair up here on that day. While I would wish and hope I could stay OP, I am feeling an elephant ear is going to be in my future. I am with you as of Tuesday, okay?

Coach: That darned worm got me too. My home computer has been down for three weeks, but I am lucky to have the access here at work. We are taking in the home pc next week to get it fixed.

We bought a new bed tonight. Was on a great sale--almost $150 off! Just bought the mattress because my box springs are still in good shape. That will help with the back problems by having something nice to sleep on. My current mattress is over 13 years old. I know, bad Chachee!!

Well, back to work! Here's to next week!! :cheers:

Chach

Chachee, what kind of a puppy are you getting? I'm a dog nut and so is my BF, he raises Shih Tzus and ChowChows and I have one of each. :)

Coach, glad you survived the worm!!! I know its been he** for a lot of people!!

Zanne and Miki, thanks for your support, I'm workin' hard and sweatin' harder..considering its SO HOT here in Iowa now...105 yesterday!! Cooling off to 93 today. HA!

Girls, don't know if you're interested? but I hear Beachbody is offering a deal on Power Half Hour and Slim in 6, 75.00 for both..I'm TEMPTED!! Here's the link to take a look and order if you want:

http://www.beachbody.com/jump.jsp?it...RY&path=1,2,21

Stay COOL today!!!

OPINIONS PLEASE
 

Thanks MINDI for the heads up on the package deal. I'm tempted too, but don't know if I'll use them.

Soooo... could those of you using or who have used these programs please give me your opinions.

With shipping it's $90 in U.S. funds. So it's (I'm guessing) around $125 Canadian.

I really like the power 90--only program so far that I keep going back to. I was thinking these tapes would give me variety and keep me interested.

I'd just really like some feedback before shelling out that kind of money.

Thanks a lot!

Zanne, go here for reviews and info: http://www.videofitness.com/

this a WEALTH of information site re: videos/dvds. you can click on reviews or go to the general forum and ask stuff. Its where I got the link for the 'deal' so check it out. :)