If so ---- how much of it did you do every day, or how often? Which workouts? I assume it was done along with healthier eating..?
I am only at this now into my second week, but I tend to obsess over the exercise as I become more conditioned. In other words, only after 10 days or so, I get less winded, etc. so I feel like I need to do 2 workouts back to back, or twice a day.
The Body Sculpting DVD at 45 min. or so makes me sweat my butt off and I love it! Then I am tempted to do a cardio one after that but am afraid to burn myself out.
So, what worked best for you? I'm only looking for a safe 1-3 lbs. a week weight loss..
I LOVE the firm! I started doing it in May last year, and the results I have gotten just amaze me. I also follow WW flex points.
I use it 3 x's a week (sometimes 4 x's) and am doing walking/aerobics on the alternative days. They say on their site that you should give your body 24 hours to recover after doing one of the routine's so I try to follow that.
I LOVE the firm! I started doing it in May last year, and the results I have gotten just amaze me. I also follow WW flex points.
I use it 3 x's a week (sometimes 4 x's) and am doing walking/aerobics on the alternative days. They say on their site that you should give your body 24 hours to recover after doing one of the routine's so I try to follow that.
I was looking at your website the other day -- WOW how inspiring are YOU??? Great job!
Hmmm, I'm definitely not following that 24 hour rule and wonder if I should be Did you find that it took a lot more to get you winded after you were conditioned? Did you do MORE at that point? I feel like I am not going to get a good enough workout unless I do.
I was looking at your website the other day -- WOW how inspiring are YOU??? Great job!
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Did you find that it took a lot more to get you winded after you were conditioned? Did you do MORE at that point? I feel like I am not going to get a good enough workout unless I do.
Yes, I did. I added more pounds to the weights.
I do my firm workout in the morning, and in the evening I walk.
I do my firm workout in the morning, and in the evening I walk.
You know, funny you should say that. Well, not "funny" but interesting... A long time ago -- when I lost 30 lbs. (mind you, I was young) I lost the weight, but I exercised twice a day.
Do you feel that is what attributed to your success? A trainer told me it didn't matter when you worked (eg. an hour a day in the AM, or half hour in the morning and half hour in the evening) but I disagree with him. It seemed to help me drop more weight by exercising twice a day.
I did it for 4 weeks and lost 4 inches from head to toe. I would do the cardio/strength workouts on MWF and then the ab workouts on TTH and toss in the stairmaster or something for good measure.
You know, funny you should say that. Well, not "funny" but interesting... A long time ago -- when I lost 30 lbs. (mind you, I was young) I lost the weight, but I exercised twice a day.
Do you feel that is what attributed to your success? A trainer told me it didn't matter when you worked (eg. an hour a day in the AM, or half hour in the morning and half hour in the evening) but I disagree with him. It seemed to help me drop more weight by exercising twice a day.
I have to agree with your trainer... a hour a day, no matter if it's all at once or broken into two parts, is STILL an hour a day... no more and no less, so it doesn't make a bit of difference.
I did it for 4 weeks and lost 4 inches from head to toe. I would do the cardio/strength workouts on MWF and then the ab workouts on TTH and toss in the stairmaster or something for good measure.
I think you should give it a try!
I have been doing the Fat Blasting Cardio MWF and the Complete Body Sculpting on TTH. I haven't broken out the Total Muscle Shaping DVD yet.
I also jump on the treadmill on average every other day (in addition to The Firm) for about a half hour. Think this will all work? I feel like I am getting smaller after only 2 weeks, and I am hoping this will do it for me.. that and WW. Thanks for your inspiration!
I have been doing the Fat Blasting Cardio MWF and the Complete Body Sculpting on TTH. I haven't broken out the Total Muscle Shaping DVD yet.
I also jump on the treadmill on average every other day (in addition to The Firm) for about a half hour. Think this will all work? I feel like I am getting smaller after only 2 weeks, and I am hoping this will do it for me.. that and WW. Thanks for your inspiration!
Make sure with all that exercise that you're eating your activity points so you don't hit a brick wall and quit losing. If you don't eat enough to fuel your body, your body will rebel and not release any weight. I know first hand b/c I was plateaued for almost a year before I figured out I needed to eat more.
Hi: I wanted to ask those of you that use The Firm...are you using the the "step" that you can buy with the videos? I was looking at the TransFirmer system that is for sale (comes with the step) and some reviews at Amazon said it was a piece of junk. Do you agree? Does anyone use a step from a sporting goods store? Thanks in advance.
Hi: I wanted to ask those of you that use The Firm...are you using the the "step" that you can buy with the videos? I was looking at the TransFirmer system that is for sale (comes with the step) and some reviews at Amazon said it was a piece of junk. Do you agree? Does anyone use a step from a sporting goods store? Thanks in advance.
Lynn
Lynn - I do not have the newer "Transfirmer" however my FIRM box came with the original step and 3 videos (I got it off ebay, new in the box). The step expands from the 6 inch, and with the sides pulled outl, 14 inches. It is every bit as sturdy as whatever I used when I used to work out at the gym and take their aerobics classes. Therefore, I can't speak for the "Transfirmer", just the older one they put out. You could always find a step you are comfortable with the store, if you can find a good deal. HTH, Rhonda
PS - I can see how this program yields results. I have already noticed subtle differences in less than two weeks --- like, I can wear my size 7 bikini underwear comfortably now. I feel inches off - subtle changes, but noticible to me (and hubby). I get weighed in after 2 weeks on Monday, but I suspect I should be around 5+ lbs. for the 2 week period. Good luck!
Anyone successful with The FIRM?
Great job!
Did you find that it took a lot more to get you winded after you were conditioned? Did you do MORE at that point? I feel like I am not going to get a good enough workout unless I do. 
