Reading these posts has made me realise that I am missing my Tae Bo & the time is right to start working out to that tape again.

I may regret saying that come Monday afternoon after doing it on Monday morning. I take the weekends off or only indulge in very gentle exercise, family walks, etc.

Jen - Did you work out to the tape or just watch it. When I buy a new one I try & watch it couple of times through before actually doing it to let myself know what I am in for.

lauri - my hubby is supportive in his own way, although he is always offering bottles of wine at the weekend - not a great help. My two boys think it is a big hoot that mum 'exercises'. Although they love to try & keep up with the Tae Bo ones, so I'll need to use that as even more as an incentive to do it.

Carol

Good morning ladies
IndyLauri - I don't like the floor work either. I like to kick and punch, (preteen I'm kicking ex boyfriends) , I had purchased a kickboxing bag (it stands) and was really into it about 2 years ago. Then I got busy and stopped the exercises. But i'm going to get it out of my garage today and start using it. As for the family support.. I'm single, so it's really just up to me. It's funny how I always seem to be to busy to exercise. But this last year I have gained 10 lbs and in the last two years gained 20...I have got to find the time.
Lynzianne I have never even tried the 8 min tape, so i'm getting that out today too.
Jehari Is your husband going to be stationed in the US? I would spend as much time with him that I could too. Remember you could take long romatic walks with him.
SmilingSal 21 day challenge, i'm up for it...

Hope everyone is having a great day.

Mornin'!!

Indy: LOL!! I know just which girl with the nails you are talking about! Had to laugh. My husband is very supportive. Especially now that after all these years, he is getting quite the belly on him!! Not for long though. His drill instructor will take care of that!!

Sal: When I first bought the advanced tape, I was gung ho and started to do it, but it wasn't long before I just sat down and watched it! I usually will try to do it the first time I watch it, otherwise, I might be too lazy to rewind the video and actually DO it!

1Day: I can only say that he will be in the US for the first couple of years. He has to go through LOTS of training. The first year he will specialize as a helicopter mechanic. After one year of service he is going to become a commissioned officer and begin flight training. They have qualified him to fly the Black Hawk. I can't tell you how wonderful THAT makes me feel. Seen the ads for the new "Black Hawk Down" movie??? Once he's a pilot, he could go anywhere. I hope not though. I'm pretty fond of the good 'ol USA and don't want to leave it.

I did the Tae Bo yesterday a little further than before. I really pushed it, and I can tell ya, I'm feeling it this morning. OUCHIE! But I'll do it again today. I'm on a roll!! And as far as floor exercises go, I kinda like them. I however CANNOT and WILL NOT do or attempt to do the jump kicks! The laws of physics and gravity would surely pull me apart and knock my house to the ground !!

Anyhoo, glad to see everyone here! Talk at ya later,
Jen

Jehari: I know what you mean about the good ol' USA. My husband has been in the AirForce for 22 years, and due to his job
I have not been out of the United States. When I lived up In Minot North Dakota I was pretty close to Canada though LOL!!
I have worked out this morning all ready. Since I've started regular exercise, I sleep like a rock at night!! 6 hours and BAM!!
I'm awake. I have to do something about this. LOL
Are you all dieting AND exercising? If so may I ask which diet? I just like to know what people have success with because we are all different. I am using slimfast, and then a lot of the recipes on this web site for my "sensible dinner". ugh LOL!! Sometimes I feel that if I see another green bean or another bottle of water I am going to hurt someone!!!!!

later girls!! have a good weekend!!
lauri

Greetings!!

Well, yesterday's exercise session did not go very well. On top of already being super sore, my daughter found it hysterical to run under my legs during the kicks. I surrendered after only about 5 minutes. So then I tried jogging on my exercise tramp for a bit, but sore leg muscles and boredom ended that pretty quickly too. I think maybe I got 10 minutes of exercise combined. Saaaaad!

Today, though still sore and not at all ambitious, I forced myself to pop the tape in the VCR and move. I think perhaps I overdo things sometimes. I made it through only 20 minutes before I croaked today. But realistically, that's not bad is it? 20 minutes a day is better than nothing! I just started back at Tae Bo and somehow I expect myself to do an hour of it. I expect too much. I just have no patience and want to see results NOW NOW NOW!!

Lauri: I am dieting and exercising. I don't use any plan. I've done them all and failed. I've been on the 'ol weight loss roller coaster for YEARS. I've come to the simple conclusion that less calories in, more calories out is the only way for me. I use slimfast sometimes. I'm using it today cuz I know I'm going to overindulge in my spaghetti dinner tonight! Once again with the diet thing, I tend to over do it because I want results NOW! It is my biggest down fall. I go from eating tons of crappy foods and doing no exercise to eating 800-1200 calories a day and pushing myself through Tae Bo until I feel faint. I am trying to find the patience to go with a happy medium and make it a lifestyle change.

So anyhoo, that's my day so far. Talk at ya all later!
Jen

Good morning!! Yesterday I did my work out, PLUS I had to shovel a foot of snow from my garage door. LOL!! We only got about an inch of snow here, but the wind blew it all up against my garage. Plus it was heavy stuff. I also had to help my sons clean their rooms. What a job!! I think I got a whole weeks worth of aerobic just doing that!!!
Jehari: hang in there girl!!! As they say, (whoever they are) the weight did not come on overnight!! So it won't go OFF overnight!!
Everyone have a good day. I think I am getting what my lovely sons brought home from school last week. Sore throat, etc. ick
Lauri

Hello All..
We'll I went over to visit my sister for the weekend, and I didn't exercise at all, and tonight we'll i'm to tired and I have to get things ready for the week.
Jen, I can somewhat relate about exercising with a kid around, my kid just happen to be my dog. I'll be doing my tape and he wants to be right beside me, once i trip over him, or accidently kick him he'll jump to the couch and watch from afar.
Lauri - I'm on WW, for the 3rd time. It seems to help me and I feel I need to weight in every week and for the accountability. If i do a diet drink i do the met-rx or a spirilin drink (from the health food stores).

My biggest problem is sweets, and ice cream. I feel like i deserve a treat everynight...

hi!!! I'm back!! May I say, that thanks to the tae-bo and my diet I actually wore my size 8 pants to work!!! (I'm only 5'2" tall) Still have a little ways to go. I mean, my size is smaller but I still have some fat to get rid of!
I have started trying to use slimfast in conjunction with WW. The whole points thing is fascinating. My friend has given me some info, so I might have to check them out.
Keep up the good work girls!! I am 42, but I AM wearing a bathing suit this summer when I am on vacation. (nowhere exotic, just Indiana) My FIL has a pool!

take care ladies!!
Lauri
153/140/120

Hello all!

Just wanted to drop in and let you know that I haven't fallen off the planet. I have to tell you that I haven't done anything resembling exercise the past few days. Things are really hectic. It's down to the last days before my DH ships out to boot camp, so I probably won't post much. When he goes though, I will be a regular! I will have lots of time on my hands and am looking forward to getting back into a routine. I want to look [[[HOT]]] when I go to his graduation!!

Anyhoo, keep up the good work girls!! I'll be back!!
Jen

Happy Valentine's Day
IndyLauri - Size 8, I wish I could just get into a 12....That is great...Keep up the good work & come summer time you will look fabulous in that swimsuit.
Jehari - Give your hubby a hug and tell him that we all appreciate what he is doing... protecting our country...He'll be in my prayers along with the other thousands of soldiers...

talk to you all later...

oneday: LOL!! I have a friend who is almost 6' tall and she says "my left thigh is a size 8" LOL!! She kills me. But seriously, I started out in a tight 12. You hang in there girl!!

Jehari: what oneday said goes for me. I have been a military wife for almost 22 years. (geez, how old AM I??? lol) Although my husband is in no danger of going to the hot spot, you do sacrifice alot IMHO.

Saturday is grocery day... I have almost finished my menu. There are a LOT of good low fat websites out there. Including this one.
I made the crab stuffed portobellos last week, and MMMM MMMM
Well, ladies, have a good weekend!!
TGIF!!!
Lauri

Hello Ladies.
I have got to get on a workout schedule. I went shopping last night and just couldn't find anything that looked or fit right. I finally settled on something and i was a size 16p. I am only 5'1.. but i weight 173 lbs. This is the most that i have weighted in my life. I am so depressed right now...

HELP!!!!!!!!!

1day: Before I started my exercise program I was very depressed. My mom had sent me some of her jumpers that she wore to work before she retired. And the fit me!! arrrgggghhh
My mom has always been fat.. but she is in denial about it IMHO. Anyhow.... Once I started on my program or way of eating and living or whatever the PC term is the depression seemed to fade and I totally felt better about myself after the first week. I am not trying to bug you, I just want to help you. As the Nike ads say... Just do it!
Lauri

IndyLauri - No you are so right... I just have to do it... and i guess what gets me is that I have all the equiptment to do it... I have a treadmill, healthrider, abroller, I have Jane Fonda tapes, Susan powter, Richard Simmons, Tae-bo... I think I'm always looking for that miracle "thing". But you know what... there is no quick weight loss... It takes work... and I've finally decided I have got to JUST DO IT..
I was over at my sisters and she was going through her closet trying go find something for me to wear...& I kept thinking you know she has always been the "big one in the family" & now I'm the big one, but not for long. Thanks for yours words of encouragement.

Hello Ladies, I was just reading through some of your post and thought that I would drop in. I've gotten off the routine of exercising and just can't seem to get motivated again.
I have a couple of the TaeBo tapes and think that they are wonderful but also a killer. How many times a week are you guys using TaeBo? I also own an array of exercise equipment and find that I soon get bored with most of them.
I have lost 35 pounds in the past year and a half and need to lose another 15 or so. How's everyone else doing?