Good for you, locks, listening to your body... we are all different, & what works for me or you or anybody else, might not work for everybody... I believe your coach is right about it keeping you toned & strong... in my case, if I hadn't been exercising from the beginning of IP, I'd be just a bag of loose skin by now... as it is, I've got some loose skin, but not as much as I expected... & my muscle tone/strength is the best it's been in 25 years...

to IP!!!..

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Well all talk about losing the weight, but keeping sexy curves is harder if my skin is all floppy lol, If I was 20 wouldnt worry but being 50 (ack) makes me not want to wave at someone and my arms to keep waving for 5 mins after !

I haven't ever quoted myself, but since this was on a previous page (for me anyway), I thought I'd do that this one time just to avoid confusion...

So, yesterday I tried this getting-moving method... altogether, I did probably 50 extra minutes of activity, even though some of it was only walking around the house or outside in the yard... I also counted my regular kettlebell workout as part of it, as well as dividing up a Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds workout into short segments... I do feel good about it, but will I do it again today?.. I doubt it... it was pretty easy, but it did cause a little disruption at times... I have to admit it was fun trying something new, though...

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What is kettlebell ?

Yes I agree sometimes nice to mix things up. I think it keeps your body from getting use to what your doing. At work our boss is an aerobic instructor, she looked really good, three kids, you know the type you hate lol anyways she told me every 6 weeks to change your exercise routine. Even change the time of day you do it.

I have herd many body builders as well change their programs every six weeks. I will be happy if I can keep up this pace for six weeks, but maybe with summer on the horizon can try different sports.

from Kettlebell Inc.



A kettlebell is a cast iron ball with a handle on it. They have been used in Russia for centuries by their Olympic athletes and Military. Today kettlebells are used by all types of people with a variety of goals. For example, athletes, powerlifters, martial artists, law enforcement, military, dancers and regular men and women who just want to be in the best shape of their lives.

What can Kettlebells do for me?

Properly designed kettlebell workouts can:

■Increase your strength
■Decrease your body fat
■Shape your body
■Decrease stress
■Increase your energy level
■Increase your flexibility
■Increase your endurance


What makes Kettlebell training different from other types of weight training, such as dumbell training?

The design makes the kettlebell different. When you hold a kettlebell, the weight is displaced differently. There is a constant pulling on you due to the center of mass being different. With dumbbells the weight is evenly distributed over your hand.

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locks, there's lot of information about kettlebells online... just google it... hope that helps...

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Oh ty, I see them at the gym, and your right when I moved them the weight distribution was different, feel heavier almost. I have seen a few women use them, I am going to give it a try, I love trying new things!

Lately, I've been getting bored with my same old, same old at-home workouts, so next Monday I'm visiting a fitness center to see what they have to offer & to see if I want to join... too bad Elizabeth isn't one of the trainers there!!!.. I noticed on their schedule they have zumba classes, which I think I'd like to try... anybody here do zumba?..

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Elizabeth,
First let me tell you I saw your progress photos and you look great. I am so inspired by your success. I have been on IP for 5 weeks and this week I started to do light exercise (30 min walking on a treadmill keeping my heart rate around 123) The scale has not moved!! I was wondering if you could give me any tips on which exercises are good to help the weight loss. I did some crunches and push ups too. I don't want to slow down. My husband is coming back from a Navy 6 month deployment and I want to meet my goal and be off the diet when he comes back. Thanks

The IP protocol wants your heart rate to stay between 60 and 70% so walking, resistance training, yoga, pilates, swimming... things like that

lots and lots of water. I can not tell you enough how water is key. Have one full glass of water even before going to the bathroom in the am. it will start up your metabolism. I would suggest you spread whatever you daily consumption is going to be into smaller meals... so you can eat a little something every 3 to 4 hours.

What is your take on hot water? I have been having a cup of hot water first thing in the morning. HOt water any advantage?

It's supposed to be. It's an old home remedy.

Hey Linden.....old home remedie for?????????? eeekkk is there something wrong with me? haha I am going to see my "witch dr"(naturpath) whom I have not seen since I started IP back in Oct. 25 lbs and 3 pant sizes ago. I am anxious to see what he has to say. I know that my BP has gone from the 130's to 1-teens.

Well, "for what ails you," of course. Geeze. I haven't heard that phrase since I was a little girl.

Had my appointment this morning at the fitness center & got a tour of the facility... I told the gal what I was looking for was something I couldn't do at home, otherwise it wouldn't be worth joining... I wasn't disappointed... such a variety of equipment & classes of all sorts... so, I joined!.. my evaluation & first real workout will be tomorrow morning... only thing I'm not looking forward to is, they'll probably weigh me... I've spent the past several years not knowing how much I weigh, & have done ALL of IP without weighing, but I guess maybe it's time... I hope I'm pleasantly surprised!..

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Be brave and face that scale! I can totally relate to your aversion to it, but I believe it keeps us honest. I love, and am quite comfortable in, the land of denial, but remember you really should know your weight. Good luck, and I am keeping my fingers crossed for your pleasant suprise!