Hi. Just wanted to tell you my taebo experience. I bought Tae-bo Gold to start out which doesn't come with an instructional video. He starts out with a good warm up and stretching and then moves into the workout and at the end you get a nice stretching and cool down.

I also have the Tae-bo Basic and I didn't start with the instructionial video and I did fine. If you don't use the instructionial, you will eventually learn the different kicks and punches. I'm still working on my form on some of the kicks and I know I'll get them down. But even tho I'm not doing it perfectly I am still moving my body and I know I'm getting a great workout.

I like the basic but I prefer the gold. I also bought his very latest videos, a 6 video set from QVC which averaged out to about $6 a video. I think the tapes are called "Get Ripped". You get 2 basic tapes, 2 advanced, an 8 minute workout and an instructional. I tried one of the basics and it kicked my butt so I will stick with the original basic and the Gold until I feel like I can move into the others. I'd love to try the advanced because I hear there is alot more floor workout but I know I'm not ready for it yet.

I also do light weight training which also helps to burn the fat.

Joyce, Thanks for the reply. My sister in law bought the ones from Qvc but she said she sent them back they were too hard for her I like the gold the only problem I have is my right leg isn't as flexible as the other side but it is getting better. I just came from my ww meeting and I lost 3 lbs. I am really happy about that. The Tae Bo really makes you feel good not only physically but also it makes you feel good about yourself. Talk to you later Keep up your good work Donna

Congrats on the 3 pound loss!!!!!!!!!! Is there an internet site for the qvc can you still buy the set? I have had mine for a long time and I know them by heart so something new would be great. Tae-Bo really does make you feel good. I can tell the difference compared to the other exercises I do. I really notice it in my stomack. :) Me

Thanks for the congrats. I think there is a web site I never used it I am a little leary of buying off the internet yet I haven't been on line very long I am still new at it. You can try qvc.com it might come up It was only about$35 I think for the whole set Don't quote me though I am not really sure Good luck. Donna

Hi! Thank you for the info I will have to try that site. I went to my fourth WW meeting tonight and I am down another 4 pounds (total of 14) thank you Billy and WW of course. Thanks again. Bye

That is terrific 4 lbs. Our weight watcher leader brings in 1 lb of fat for us to see did you ever see what one lb looks like and you lost 4 good work. I just got home from work so I 'll catch you later. Let me know some of your eating tips. Thanks Donna

Hi! I have seen a chunk of fat pretty grose. I am real strict on journaling everything that goes in my mouth I write it down. I live in a house of picky eaters (my husband and kids) So I usually eat a frozen smart ones dinner or budget gourmet low fat dinners with a couple pieces of light bread and a really big salad. I eat three meals a day and have two snack usually. My favs are cracker jacks which are only two points for a small box, granola bars, rice cake minnies, fruit and snackwells cookies. I just had a strawberry shortcake yum. I also like schwans slim creations fudge sickles and there strawberry bars I count them as one point but they are pretty much free. My biggest thing is I drink allot of water I have a big cup I feel all day and I can chug it down. I haven't even drank any diet pop cause it gives me a headache. Well, until next time goodbye! :wave:

Hi, Thanks for all your tips.I have trouble with nutrasweet ever since they started putting that in things I can't eat anything sugarfree. I love water so I never have any trouble getting my water. I work at odd times so we eat out alot so I usually go to Wendy's or Subway once in a while my husband likes to go to a Chinese Buffet but I am ok with that I have it down to a tee I start out with wonton soup and with 2 noodles it is 2 points then I fill up on cold shrimp before I get white rice and vegetables they have plenty to choose from and a 3 inch egg foo yung is 3 points that's where we are going to eat before I have to go to work. Have a great day and a great holiday Dee

Oops I thing the egg fo yung is 4 points I have to check again bye Dee

I love chinese food. I never go because I always thought it was a no no! Thanks for the tips. Now if I can manage to stay away from my kids candy I will be O.K.

I know what you meanabout the candy I have a grandaughter and I waited until yesterday to buy her candy and I didn't get her too much I got her coloring books crayons and a stuffed animal and some clothes because if I have it in the house too long I have no willpower. Have a great holiday