Yup. I LOVE my WATP videos. Have quite a collection of them. But instead of the same march in place, I will do a jumprope motion, or jumping jacks, or twists, toe touches, whatever, when they're walking, just to mix it up and make it more challenging at times. But as someone else said, I also mix up my exercise. I love WATP, but not THAT much. I can put them away for months and do something else, like running during good weather. Or getting out and doing a REAL jumprope. If I do the same things all the time, I will get bored and slack off, and I don't want that to happen.

I'll also chime in with the poster who said you need to do a combo of exercise and watching what you eat. I did it backwards. I started watching what I was eating and lost weight at a snail's pace. When I added exercise, my weightloss doubled. Either one can help you lose weight, depending on how much you watch what you eat or how much you exercise. But both together can work miracles. ;)

I'm trying to learn to love exercise! I do enjoy it once I've started and have been going for about 15 minutes (but I'm only doing 30 minutes at a time, LOL). My dad is a total exercise ADDICT. He's been exercising regularly since he was 16 (he's now 60) and he does probably 3-4 hours a day.

You guys are really, really inspiring!!!! I think I'm going to try and rent some fitness DVDs from the library. Thanks for the idea!!

I've already picked out the bra I want. I just can't afford it yet - at a size 38F, any bra that's actually going to support me is going to be expensive. I'm a college student, and I'm barely managing to make ends meet right now; a $50+ bra is definitely on the luxury list.


I'd just like to point out that this sounded really snarky and not at all helpful. If you can't say something nice... Oh, and I DID say I was working with DVDs so that I could work out at home, and trying DDR, and stuff. It's not like I'm refusing to exercise. Geez.

In other news: Cheryl, thanks for the recommendation on TurboJam. It's on my "next time I have spare cash" list, right next to the Enell bra. *grin* I've heard a lot of good things about it so far. Maybe someday...:)

Well, I just found my "magic bullet"! My DDR game finally arrived this evening, just after my housemate left for her evening class. WHEE! I played for half an hour in the "training" mode to learn what I was doing. Then I had dinner and watched my favorite TV show. After the show was over, I plugged the Xbox back in and proceeded to play for an hour! I kept telling myself, just one more time. Just one more time through. Just one more song. If this is exercise, I'm actually gonna LIKE this!

Somebody sounds motivated?

sounds like the perfect excuse for me to finally break down and buy either playstation 3 or an Xbox.....( i haven't been able to justify this luxury).... details pleaseplease, I want to hear...and congrats on finding a FUN thing for you, it's great to look forward to exercise....

I understand your apprehension towards your university gym, it can be intimidating if you are inexperienced and if you don't feel comfortable with your peers.....it's just not someplace you want to go, it's stressful.

PS2's are way cheaper - the PS3 is retailing at $600, I believe - and as much as I do adore my Xbox, Microsuck is phasing out all Xbox stuff in favor of 360 stuff. Not to mention, there's way more mats and stuff for PS2 than for Xbox. So much as it pains me to say it, go for the PS2. I'll be back on to give more details later, I have to leave for class five minutes ago. ;)

ah, thanks for the information.....but the PS3 or Xbox 360 would be a gift, the BF told me if I want it he'll get it. I thought the PS2 games would be phased out at some point to accommodate the latest model....but $130. vs. $600...hmmm, maybe I can get the BF to give me the difference in $$?:devil:

maybe he wants spring for the dancepad too:D

I did look at this back in 2005, but I've never actually tried to do it....it doesn't seem to be a fad as it's lasted so long.

Nikaia,

I just wanted to say - pretty much like everyone else here has said - you just need to find what works for you. For me - going to the gym 4 - 5 times a week works. I HATE running outside - although come this spring/summer i'm going to start walking - i don't NEED to run.

But I wanted to say that's AWESOME that you like DDR so much. I have nothing against it - and am happy that my co-worker and his wife love doing it - because it's SOMETHING. (i was really more commenting on the fact that they think exercise in general is tedious and i've finally gotten to the point where i don't - i LOVE exercising and it's just a part of life for me...)

but honestly - whatever gets you moving is the point. I understand many people DON'T like exercise and do see it as a "chore". But once you find something you DO like - such as DDR - I say do it and stick with it. ANY type of exercise is better than just sitting around not doing anything. :-D

Hope you enjoy it!

Nikaia - have you tried spin? I get bored, too with doing stuff all on my own. Somehow spin is different....esp when the music is good.

Edited to say I posted the above after reading only page 1.... :doh:

That's cool you found you like DDR!!