Hello all!

[Guest guest]

Hey ....Great job at school!!! And hooray we're getting to see

both you and Kinsey Tuesday!!!

I Love Tuesdays!!!!!!!!

Jo

[Guest guest]

Hey ....Great job at school!!! And hooray we're getting to see

both you and Kinsey Tuesday!!!

I Love Tuesdays!!!!!!!!

Jo

[Guest guest]

> Hey ....Great job at school!!! And hooray we're getting to see

> both you and Kinsey Tuesday!!!

>

> I Love Tuesdays!!!!!!!!

>

> Jo

+++++++++++++++++++++

Yeah! I swear it feels like forever. And I wanted to thank you for

the advice about seeing a plastic surgeon. I did and I have my

consult with Dr Z for the panni/tummy tuck on tuesday. It was a great

help.

C

I am a magnificent & powerful woman, living in gratitude & integrity.

[Guest guest]

.. I'm moving on from self-pity to joy and action. My life has

improved so much already and I'm very grateful for that!

>

> I hope to see most of you in Delano!

>

> *hugs*

>

> C

> 12/05/02, -73 lbs

>

> I am a magnificent & poweful woman, living in gratitude & integrity!

,

thanks for the update on you and Kinsey, will see you both on Tues.

I am proud of your positive attitude, and moving forward. The inside

is the hardest part to change.

Sharon in Onyx

[Guest guest]

>

> ,

> thanks for the update on you and Kinsey, will see you both on

Tues.

> I am proud of your positive attitude, and moving forward. The

inside

> is the hardest part to change.

> Sharon in Onyx

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Thanks! I can't wait to see you too. I've heard that you have gone

through some magnificent transformations yourself. Boy do I know that

the inside is the hardest part!!! Luckily I have found things to help

mend that wound also.

*hugs*

C

[Guest guest]

>

> ,

> thanks for the update on you and Kinsey, will see you both on

Tues.

> I am proud of your positive attitude, and moving forward. The

inside

> is the hardest part to change.

> Sharon in Onyx

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Thanks! I can't wait to see you too. I've heard that you have gone

through some magnificent transformations yourself. Boy do I know that

the inside is the hardest part!!! Luckily I have found things to help

mend that wound also.

*hugs*

C

[Guest guest]

Hi Kindra,

Welcome. Congratulations on deciding to join the BFL journey.

I'm new here myself. Monday will be the start of my 3rd week on BFL.

So far so good, no real changes in my body but I do have more energy

then before.

Don't be afraid to ask questions, and remember there are no dumb

questions!! Someone here will be able to help.

Again Welcome :-)

> Hey ladies I am so happy to join you. I haven't started BFL yet

but

> I plan to get started Oct 1. I'm going out to buy the book this

> weekend and clean out my pantry as well. A little about me: I

am

> a 28 yr old mother of 2, who is still carrying around that 20 lbs

I

> put on since high school. I work 4days/week, play indoor soccer,

am

> in school part-time and run around after my kiddos so I consider

> myself fairly active. I am looking forward to getting to know you

> all! Kindra

[Guest guest]

Welcome

I'm going on week 4 and I feel great....this will be exactly what

you need to help motivate you! The women here are great

> Hey ladies I am so happy to join you. I haven't started BFL yet

but

> I plan to get started Oct 1. I'm going out to buy the book this

> weekend and clean out my pantry as well. A little about me: I

am

> a 28 yr old mother of 2, who is still carrying around that 20 lbs

I

> put on since high school. I work 4days/week, play indoor soccer,

am

> in school part-time and run around after my kiddos so I consider

> myself fairly active. I am looking forward to getting to know you

> all! Kindra

[Guest guest]

> Hi All

>

> Just sitting here in an Internet Cafe catching up on all the

> news.... We are in the middle of an unscheduled stop in a cute

> little place called Moab, Utah! The car is in the repair shop

across

> the street, so I thought I'd check in on my friends

in " ScolioLand " !

>

> Shellie, I'm so glad tha Mo continues to get stronger everyday -

> What a little trooper she is!

>

> Carmell - It was great finally meeting, and I'm sorry we didn't

get

> longer, though with all the kids crashed out around us, we really

> had to call it a night!

>

> - It looks like we'll just miss you and that gorgeous

little

> Eliana too! We are planning on being back in SLC ( " car-willling "

> LOL) for Siobhan's next series of casts on August 10th - 12th.

>

> , I'll look forward to talking again when we get home.

>

> - We are all so excited to be seeing you and Kylie again!

> Siobhan hasn't stopped asking about Kylie!

>

> Bert - Looking forward to meeting Daz, and seeing your little

London

> Bridge again (not as much as Siobhan though!!!)

>

> Well, I'll update again when Siobhan is 'casted'....

>

> Love Jacki

[Guest guest]

Good luck Jacki and Elaina

and Adan <cjhnelson@...> wrote:

> Hi All> > Just sitting here in an Internet Cafe catching up on all the > news.... We are in the middle of an unscheduled stop in a cute > little place called Moab, Utah! The car is in the repair shop across > the street, so I thought I'd check in on my friends in "ScolioLand"!> > Shellie, I'm so glad tha Mo continues to get stronger everyday - > What a little trooper she is!> > Carmell - It was great finally meeting, and I'm sorry we didn't get > longer, though with all the

kids crashed out around us, we really > had to call it a night!> > - It looks like we'll just miss you and that gorgeous little > Eliana too! We are planning on being back in SLC ("car-willling" > LOL) for Siobhan's next series of casts on August 10th - 12th.> > , I'll look forward to talking again when we get home.> > - We are all so excited to be seeing you and Kylie again! > Siobhan hasn't stopped asking about Kylie!> > Bert - Looking forward to meeting Daz, and seeing your little London > Bridge again (not as much as Siobhan though!!!)> > Well, I'll update again when Siobhan is 'casted'....> > Love Jacki__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Tina,

The ratio is roughly 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat. Joni has a page

with the math on it: http://www.geocities.com/jgrrl2/howmuch.html

You don't have to count calories at all. The palm/fist thing totally

works, but knowing the ratio is helpful for reading labels and

choosing recipes. There are some good recipe documents and folders in

the club Files section:

http://health./group//files/

> Hi, my name is Tina and I just started BFL on Monday. I would like to

> lose about 15 pounds and have struggled with this weight for some time

> now after an initial loss of 35 about 4 years ago. I since gained back

> about 12 so I am lookingn to work my way back to where I was!I prefer

> a more vegetarian lifestyle, although we do eat meat. Does anyone have

> any fabulous recipes they could share? I am looking to make a little

> database of them. Also, what is the ideal breakdown of protein/carbs?

> I am trying to learn all this the best I can.

> Thanks so much for any help and encouragement you can offer! Looking

> forward to sharing my success with you all and cheering everyone here

> on!

> Tina

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

joining this group was a great move. you will make lots of new friends and find lots of people to offer support and advice. evelynksmith023 <piquedgirl23@...> wrote: Hello everyone My name is Keeba and I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in June 1996. I get along well [most days]. I am pleased to be a part of this group; one that allows a

variety of posts; I like that. To learn more about me, please feel free to check out my blogs , which are updated from time to time. Thanks again and I look forward in chatting, learning, sharing etc. K

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[Guest guest]

Welcome Keeba! I'm , age 46, and I have fibromyalgia among a few other things. My 22 yr old daughter has cystic fibrosis. I also have a healthy son Nick age 24 and healthy husband --July 28 will be our 28th wedding anniversary. He's a great guy and helps me a lot. So do my kids.

I love this group too there is so much diversity. Hope to hear more from you soon! I will check out your blog soon.

love,

mom of Nick age 24 and age 22 w/cf

Orange Co CA

[Guest guest]

Sorry to hear that you have gained. I know how that is. Been there. Get back on track and get it off again. You can do it. <ib_domesticdiva@...> wrote: Hey girlies, Remember me??? I seriously need a kick in the butt (and I know Sue, and Sapphyre will oblige LOL). I lost a total of 35 pounds last year and as of this morning nearly 20 pounds have found their way back… I have NOT been doing anything remotely weight loss related in so long it’s no wonder they have found me. I’ve been down a bit…since last year my doctors have found more and more wrong with me. My daily prescriptions are up over 10 now… I had a colonoscopy and the esophagus-scopy thingie about 2 weeks ago, all they found wrong was a slight hiatal hernia, which I guess should be good news. Especially since weight loss can reverse it… I am seriously considering the stomach banding. Dr. said to give it a year before I decided to go on with it, it’s been nearly a year and half now. I am thinking this because I just can’t seem to stay on track and exercising hurts me so bad, because my Fibromyalgia has gotten much, much worse. I am now seeing a pain specialist. It helps quite a bit but the exercising still does me in. I have 2 goals for today: 1. which I am

going to go do right now is make a cantaloupe smoothie. (DH bought one that is a bit under ripe to just eat) 2. Am going to lunch with MIL at Hometown Buffet, so I am going to start with a nice BIG HEALTHY salad and eat sensibly after that. Huggs,,

[Guest guest]

Hey great to see you. I am sorry you have been done. My best advice journal. Doctors gotta love them. TEST TEST TEST... My sil says over 7 medications they may not be helping you. My mom is on 9. BUT 2 or 3 are drops or vitamins. I have considered the BAND procedure BUT money just wont let it happen. SO back to basics. Hope to see you around more.

N.H.It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance.

[Guest guest]

Hi -

Welcome back from lurkdom. Sorry I have been hit and miss with responding to the posts this week. Seems this will be my norm ;-)

1st- good for you keeping off 15 of the lbs you lost! It's never easy when you are dealing with pain and other health issues.

2nd - you are seeing someone for the pain from the fibromyalgia? Is he/she going to be able to "do something" so you can exercise in small increments? Even if you can do 5-10 minutes at a time, then rest and then do some more, that would be good.

3rd - post more often, that is how you will get the support and motivation and virtual kicks in the hiney. LOL!!

Hugs and have a good new week!

in WAGoal for Bloomsday 5/4/08: 275.4/251.6/225.4 (26.2 lbs to go!! 3.28/week ave loss needed - I have faith I will meet this goal !!)310/251.6/170 (-58.4 total, 11.6 from half-way point) Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.-Carol BurnettIt's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money Finance.

[Guest guest]

Hi a I includeded some notes on the workouts I have below:

I need something moderately challenging with basic to intermediate choreography and not ALL high impact. I need more workouts I can modify up and down depending on my Fibro. I also love chaptered DVDs a la Cathe's Kick Max.

(I like the first part of KickMax and the leg drills - the other part is torture!)

Circled I have: Coffee Meyer's--30 Min to Fitness Kickboxing--30 min to Fitness(General)--39 Min to Fitness Bootcamp

Donna's note: Sorry, I don't have these - but Darcy does!

Cathe's Low Max (Is this moderate enough?)

Donna's Note: even though this is "lower" impact Cathe, it is still really hard!

Squeeze w/ EffingerSqueeze Stronger

Donna's Note: I have the original Squeeze but have been afraid to do it b/c I'm afraid the "tucking" would be bad for my back. I may be selling/'trading this one so maybe we can work something out!

IIlara's Body Strikes

Donna's Note: Don't know about this one - but sounds interesting!

Jazzercise--LIVE--Core--Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch

Donna's Note - Must say, I'm interested in these!

Jillian's 30 Day ShredJillians Banish Fat & Boost Metabolism

Donna's Note - I have Shred, but I'm scared of it. I did BFBM and liked it although there is impact.

Cardio Dance Interval Workout w/Pam Cosmi

Donna's Note - I'm interested in this one, too!

Prevention 2 week total body turn around (I haven't liked alot of Prevention stuff but this looks enticing)

Donna's Note - I like this set - but I tended to like the Preventions, too.

's Ultimate Taebo

Donna - I think this one is pretty much standard fare for Tae Bo

Prevention Kick Start Your Metabolism

Donna's note - I'm interested in this one, too!

Kettlenetics Complete Kettleball Kit

Donna's note - I'm note a KBell user, but from what I have heard from the "experts" these are not "True" KBell workouts and may be dangerous.

's 4 Really Big Miles

Donna's note - I did this one this past Friday. Definately one of my favorite 's - a lot of variety and a fun class setting.

Walk of Belly Fat with Ellen Barrett

Donna's Note - I have this one and I'm thinking of trading/selling it - it is very light - so it may be good for a Fibro day.

Results: 30 Days to a better bodyTaebo T3The Firm Get ChisledAmy's Kickbox & Surge Core TrainingAmy's Cardio High LowLaloFit The Freeze Technique ( you might find him visually interesting ;-)10 Min Solution quick Tummy Toners Austin's Daily Dozen (I know but sometimes I need easy) Spreen Cardio Combat Surge (LOOKS really cool)

Donna's note - I have Chisled, but haven't done it yet. The rest I don't have.

's Walk Away your Hips and Thighs

Donna's note - this one is ok - not all that high on my list, but good if you need a 2 mile in your collection. A better bet may be the Target Kit that includes a 3 mile walk and the same "cuff" device.

's Cardio Kick Step Boxing

Cathe's Drill Max

Donna's note: I think I traded this one - not good for the back - high impact craziness a la Cathe

The Foam Roller WorkoutRodney's AM Yoga for your week

Don't know about those - but may like the foam roller one! :)In the least let me know if you disliked any of these!!!!Thank you all!!!a

[Guest guest]

Hi a I includeded some notes on the workouts I have below:

I need something moderately challenging with basic to intermediate choreography and not ALL high impact. I need more workouts I can modify up and down depending on my Fibro. I also love chaptered DVDs a la Cathe's Kick Max.

(I like the first part of KickMax and the leg drills - the other part is torture!)

Circled I have: Coffee Meyer's--30 Min to Fitness Kickboxing--30 min to Fitness(General)--39 Min to Fitness Bootcamp

Donna's note: Sorry, I don't have these - but Darcy does!

Cathe's Low Max (Is this moderate enough?)

Donna's Note: even though this is "lower" impact Cathe, it is still really hard!

Squeeze w/ EffingerSqueeze Stronger

Donna's Note: I have the original Squeeze but have been afraid to do it b/c I'm afraid the "tucking" would be bad for my back. I may be selling/'trading this one so maybe we can work something out!

IIlara's Body Strikes

Donna's Note: Don't know about this one - but sounds interesting!

Jazzercise--LIVE--Core--Jazz Cardio Strength Stretch

Donna's Note - Must say, I'm interested in these!

Jillian's 30 Day ShredJillians Banish Fat & Boost Metabolism

Donna's Note - I have Shred, but I'm scared of it. I did BFBM and liked it although there is impact.

Cardio Dance Interval Workout w/Pam Cosmi

Donna's Note - I'm interested in this one, too!

Prevention 2 week total body turn around (I haven't liked alot of Prevention stuff but this looks enticing)

Donna's Note - I like this set - but I tended to like the Preventions, too.

's Ultimate Taebo

Donna - I think this one is pretty much standard fare for Tae Bo

Prevention Kick Start Your Metabolism

Donna's note - I'm interested in this one, too!

Kettlenetics Complete Kettleball Kit

Donna's note - I'm note a KBell user, but from what I have heard from the "experts" these are not "True" KBell workouts and may be dangerous.

's 4 Really Big Miles

Donna's note - I did this one this past Friday. Definately one of my favorite 's - a lot of variety and a fun class setting.

Walk of Belly Fat with Ellen Barrett

Donna's Note - I have this one and I'm thinking of trading/selling it - it is very light - so it may be good for a Fibro day.

Results: 30 Days to a better bodyTaebo T3The Firm Get ChisledAmy's Kickbox & Surge Core TrainingAmy's Cardio High LowLaloFit The Freeze Technique ( you might find him visually interesting ;-)10 Min Solution quick Tummy Toners Austin's Daily Dozen (I know but sometimes I need easy) Spreen Cardio Combat Surge (LOOKS really cool)

Donna's note - I have Chisled, but haven't done it yet. The rest I don't have.

's Walk Away your Hips and Thighs

Donna's note - this one is ok - not all that high on my list, but good if you need a 2 mile in your collection. A better bet may be the Target Kit that includes a 3 mile walk and the same "cuff" device.

's Cardio Kick Step Boxing

Cathe's Drill Max

Donna's note: I think I traded this one - not good for the back - high impact craziness a la Cathe

The Foam Roller WorkoutRodney's AM Yoga for your week

Don't know about those - but may like the foam roller one! :)In the least let me know if you disliked any of these!!!!Thank you all!!!a

[Guest guest]

hi paula sorry to hear you are under the weather hope you feel better soon. if i

am reading this right you don't want complex choreo and high impact so i will

give input on workouts i have done and what can be modified for your purpose...

cathe's low max-low impact yes but does require you get down low in your squats

and lunges for pulse reps and holds. its not to tricky choreo wise if you are

familiar with cathe's step work. if you are not it may take a few times and some

previews to figure out her moves. its overall a good workout not at all high

impact but still brings intensity. there are many premixes so you don't have to

do the " blast " (low impact versions of her pylometrics a la imaxes)so you can

just do step combos, or half the workout etc. its of course chaptered well b/c

its cathe and thats what you pay for

> Jillians Banish Fat & Boost Metabolism-this is a great workout but i traded it

b/c i wanted sara ivanhoes yoga makeover set. its mixed impact but jillian

offers modifications and its not at all hard to follow. there weren't any

premixes and i don't recall the chaptering. it may be okay but nowhere near as

good as cathe's i am sure. it alternate various cardio bootcamp type moves with

ab focused exercises standing or lying down. its not as intense as cathe but its

still a good workout. if you have netflix i would try to rent this one first b/c

tastes vary. while i did enjoy it it wasn't enough for me to keep it over

another workout.

> 's Ultimate Taebo-i dont' have this tae-bo but have most tae-bos and my

experience is that they are almost the same stuff. its of course low impact in

that there are no jumps,its easily modifiable, and easy to follow for the most

part. i find tae-bo one of those workouts in that you get out of it what you put

into it.

> Amy's Kickbox & Surge Core Training> Amy's Cardio High Low-i have both of

these and let me start with neither of them are moderate in choreography.

kickbox surge is more doable however then cardio hi-lo. i have yet been able to

do hi-lo cardio in full with the blasts knockouts. its just entirely intense as

is. BUT both workouts offer pretty good chaptering and premixes so they are plus

there if you can't do the whole workout. hi-lo cardio is mostly HI while kickbox

surge is mixed. the kickboxing combos are mostly hi-lo in nature but can be

modified to lower impact but the blasts are insane and very high impact.

> Cathe's Drill Max-have to say if you want lower/moderate impact then this

isn't it. its like her boot camp cardio on steriods. at least the boot camp's

cardio was only a minute each with strength in between. this is over an over of

high impact and fast moving strength work. its a great workout but if you not

wanting high impact moves or anything that could bother your back i wouldn't

bother with this one.

hope that helps some

kassia

[Guest guest]

hi paula sorry to hear you are under the weather hope you feel better soon. if i

am reading this right you don't want complex choreo and high impact so i will

give input on workouts i have done and what can be modified for your purpose...

cathe's low max-low impact yes but does require you get down low in your squats

and lunges for pulse reps and holds. its not to tricky choreo wise if you are

familiar with cathe's step work. if you are not it may take a few times and some

previews to figure out her moves. its overall a good workout not at all high

impact but still brings intensity. there are many premixes so you don't have to

do the " blast " (low impact versions of her pylometrics a la imaxes)so you can

just do step combos, or half the workout etc. its of course chaptered well b/c

its cathe and thats what you pay for

> Jillians Banish Fat & Boost Metabolism-this is a great workout but i traded it

b/c i wanted sara ivanhoes yoga makeover set. its mixed impact but jillian

offers modifications and its not at all hard to follow. there weren't any

premixes and i don't recall the chaptering. it may be okay but nowhere near as

good as cathe's i am sure. it alternate various cardio bootcamp type moves with

ab focused exercises standing or lying down. its not as intense as cathe but its

still a good workout. if you have netflix i would try to rent this one first b/c

tastes vary. while i did enjoy it it wasn't enough for me to keep it over

another workout.

> 's Ultimate Taebo-i dont' have this tae-bo but have most tae-bos and my

experience is that they are almost the same stuff. its of course low impact in

that there are no jumps,its easily modifiable, and easy to follow for the most

part. i find tae-bo one of those workouts in that you get out of it what you put

into it.

> Amy's Kickbox & Surge Core Training> Amy's Cardio High Low-i have both of

these and let me start with neither of them are moderate in choreography.

kickbox surge is more doable however then cardio hi-lo. i have yet been able to

do hi-lo cardio in full with the blasts knockouts. its just entirely intense as

is. BUT both workouts offer pretty good chaptering and premixes so they are plus

there if you can't do the whole workout. hi-lo cardio is mostly HI while kickbox

surge is mixed. the kickboxing combos are mostly hi-lo in nature but can be

modified to lower impact but the blasts are insane and very high impact.

> Cathe's Drill Max-have to say if you want lower/moderate impact then this

isn't it. its like her boot camp cardio on steriods. at least the boot camp's

cardio was only a minute each with strength in between. this is over an over of

high impact and fast moving strength work. its a great workout but if you not

wanting high impact moves or anything that could bother your back i wouldn't

bother with this one.

hope that helps some

kassia

[Guest guest]

Thanks Donna! I'll scratch the kettlebell one off my list. If Ellen Barret's

Walk video is easier than , I think I will pass on it too. is about

as easy as I need.

I found 's 4 Really Big miles, Rodney's Yoga for Your Week & The Firm

chiseled on Netflix. So I can actually do them before I buy them! Which means I

probably will delay buying them and focus on the others.

I think I will skip Cathe's Drill Max for now and go with Low Max. I need more

challenging workouts as well for my good days.

I actually have to see if Collage will replace my Kick Max because I scratched

it. I never have tested their warranty.

If you do decide you want to trade in Squeeze, then maybe you could send me your

wish list if you already have it saved somewhere? ( I do have quite a few DVDs)

I need to type up what I'd be willing to trade. I've never actually traded

before. I think I have some sort of OCD DVD collection disease. But I'm getting

to the point where I have no storage anymore.

;-)

Thanks again!!

a

[Guest guest]

Thanks Donna! I'll scratch the kettlebell one off my list. If Ellen Barret's

Walk video is easier than , I think I will pass on it too. is about

as easy as I need.

I found 's 4 Really Big miles, Rodney's Yoga for Your Week & The Firm

chiseled on Netflix. So I can actually do them before I buy them! Which means I

probably will delay buying them and focus on the others.

I think I will skip Cathe's Drill Max for now and go with Low Max. I need more

challenging workouts as well for my good days.

I actually have to see if Collage will replace my Kick Max because I scratched

it. I never have tested their warranty.

If you do decide you want to trade in Squeeze, then maybe you could send me your

wish list if you already have it saved somewhere? ( I do have quite a few DVDs)

I need to type up what I'd be willing to trade. I've never actually traded

before. I think I have some sort of OCD DVD collection disease. But I'm getting

to the point where I have no storage anymore.

;-)

Thanks again!!

a

[Guest guest]

Kassia,

I think I'd rather have strep than a broken tooth! OWWW! I hope you are staying

as pain free as possible! I know waiting for the caps to come in can be a

nightmare. I had one they couldn't fit right and I was without a good tooth for

6 weeks.I hope its not near that long before they patch you up!

Hmm, how does Amy's Kickbox compare to her step? Is it just as fast? I didn't

like one of her step videos that I tried. I pretty much did one segment and sent

it back to netflix. Granted I'm not overly big on step in the first place. I

only hanker for it on occasion.

I think you and Donna helped me decide to nix Drill Max and go for Low Max. I

can do high impact just not for an entire workout very often. Lunges & squats I

hate too, but that's because they are good for me.

Thanks so much!!!

a

>

> hi paula sorry to hear you are under the weather hope you feel better soon. if

i am reading this right you don't want complex choreo and high impact so i will

give input on workouts i have done and what can be modified for your purpose...

>

> cathe's low max-low impact yes but does require you get down low in your

squats and lunges for pulse reps and holds. its not to tricky choreo wise if you

are familiar with cathe's step work. if you are not it may take a few times and

some previews to figure out her moves. its overall a good workout not at all

high impact but still brings intensity. there are many premixes so you don't

have to do the " blast " (low impact versions of her pylometrics a la imaxes)so you

can just do step combos, or half the workout etc. its of course chaptered well

b/c its cathe and thats what you pay for

>

> > Jillians Banish Fat & Boost Metabolism-this is a great workout but i traded

it b/c i wanted sara ivanhoes yoga makeover set. its mixed impact but jillian

offers modifications and its not at all hard to follow. there weren't any

premixes and i don't recall the chaptering. it may be okay but nowhere near as

good as cathe's i am sure. it alternate various cardio bootcamp type moves with

ab focused exercises standing or lying down. its not as intense as cathe but its

still a good workout. if you have netflix i would try to rent this one first b/c

tastes vary. while i did enjoy it it wasn't enough for me to keep it over

another workout.

>

> > 's Ultimate Taebo-i dont' have this tae-bo but have most tae-bos and my

experience is that they are almost the same stuff. its of course low impact in

that there are no jumps,its easily modifiable, and easy to follow for the most

part. i find tae-bo one of those workouts in that you get out of it what you put

into it.

>

>

> > Amy's Kickbox & Surge Core Training> Amy's Cardio High Low-i have both of

these and let me start with neither of them are moderate in choreography.

kickbox surge is more doable however then cardio hi-lo. i have yet been able to

do hi-lo cardio in full with the blasts knockouts. its just entirely intense as

is. BUT both workouts offer pretty good chaptering and premixes so they are plus

there if you can't do the whole workout. hi-lo cardio is mostly HI while kickbox

surge is mixed. the kickboxing combos are mostly hi-lo in nature but can be

modified to lower impact but the blasts are insane and very high impact.

>

> > Cathe's Drill Max-have to say if you want lower/moderate impact then this

isn't it. its like her boot camp cardio on steriods. at least the boot camp's

cardio was only a minute each with strength in between. this is over an over of

high impact and fast moving strength work. its a great workout but if you not

wanting high impact moves or anything that could bother your back i wouldn't

bother with this one.

>

>

>

> hope that helps some

>

> kassia

>

[Guest guest]

Kassia,

I think I'd rather have strep than a broken tooth! OWWW! I hope you are staying

as pain free as possible! I know waiting for the caps to come in can be a

nightmare. I had one they couldn't fit right and I was without a good tooth for

6 weeks.I hope its not near that long before they patch you up!

Hmm, how does Amy's Kickbox compare to her step? Is it just as fast? I didn't

like one of her step videos that I tried. I pretty much did one segment and sent

it back to netflix. Granted I'm not overly big on step in the first place. I

only hanker for it on occasion.

I think you and Donna helped me decide to nix Drill Max and go for Low Max. I

can do high impact just not for an entire workout very often. Lunges & squats I

hate too, but that's because they are good for me.

Thanks so much!!!

a

>

> hi paula sorry to hear you are under the weather hope you feel better soon. if

i am reading this right you don't want complex choreo and high impact so i will

give input on workouts i have done and what can be modified for your purpose...

>

> cathe's low max-low impact yes but does require you get down low in your

squats and lunges for pulse reps and holds. its not to tricky choreo wise if you

are familiar with cathe's step work. if you are not it may take a few times and

some previews to figure out her moves. its overall a good workout not at all

high impact but still brings intensity. there are many premixes so you don't

have to do the " blast " (low impact versions of her pylometrics a la imaxes)so you

can just do step combos, or half the workout etc. its of course chaptered well

b/c its cathe and thats what you pay for

>

> > Jillians Banish Fat & Boost Metabolism-this is a great workout but i traded

it b/c i wanted sara ivanhoes yoga makeover set. its mixed impact but jillian

offers modifications and its not at all hard to follow. there weren't any

premixes and i don't recall the chaptering. it may be okay but nowhere near as

good as cathe's i am sure. it alternate various cardio bootcamp type moves with

ab focused exercises standing or lying down. its not as intense as cathe but its

still a good workout. if you have netflix i would try to rent this one first b/c

tastes vary. while i did enjoy it it wasn't enough for me to keep it over

another workout.

>

> > 's Ultimate Taebo-i dont' have this tae-bo but have most tae-bos and my

experience is that they are almost the same stuff. its of course low impact in

that there are no jumps,its easily modifiable, and easy to follow for the most

part. i find tae-bo one of those workouts in that you get out of it what you put

into it.

>

>

> > Amy's Kickbox & Surge Core Training> Amy's Cardio High Low-i have both of

these and let me start with neither of them are moderate in choreography.

kickbox surge is more doable however then cardio hi-lo. i have yet been able to

do hi-lo cardio in full with the blasts knockouts. its just entirely intense as

is. BUT both workouts offer pretty good chaptering and premixes so they are plus

there if you can't do the whole workout. hi-lo cardio is mostly HI while kickbox

surge is mixed. the kickboxing combos are mostly hi-lo in nature but can be

modified to lower impact but the blasts are insane and very high impact.

>

> > Cathe's Drill Max-have to say if you want lower/moderate impact then this

isn't it. its like her boot camp cardio on steriods. at least the boot camp's

cardio was only a minute each with strength in between. this is over an over of

high impact and fast moving strength work. its a great workout but if you not

wanting high impact moves or anything that could bother your back i wouldn't

bother with this one.

>

>

>

> hope that helps some

>

> kassia

>

[Guest guest]

Kassia,

I think I'd rather have strep than a broken tooth! OWWW! I hope you are staying

as pain free as possible! I know waiting for the caps to come in can be a

nightmare. I had one they couldn't fit right and I was without a good tooth for

6 weeks.I hope its not near that long before they patch you up!

Hmm, how does Amy's Kickbox compare to her step? Is it just as fast? I didn't

like one of her step videos that I tried. I pretty much did one segment and sent

it back to netflix. Granted I'm not overly big on step in the first place. I

only hanker for it on occasion.

I think you and Donna helped me decide to nix Drill Max and go for Low Max. I

can do high impact just not for an entire workout very often. Lunges & squats I

hate too, but that's because they are good for me.

Thanks so much!!!

a

>

> hi paula sorry to hear you are under the weather hope you feel better soon. if

i am reading this right you don't want complex choreo and high impact so i will

give input on workouts i have done and what can be modified for your purpose...

>

> cathe's low max-low impact yes but does require you get down low in your

squats and lunges for pulse reps and holds. its not to tricky choreo wise if you

are familiar with cathe's step work. if you are not it may take a few times and

some previews to figure out her moves. its overall a good workout not at all

high impact but still brings intensity. there are many premixes so you don't

have to do the " blast " (low impact versions of her pylometrics a la imaxes)so you

can just do step combos, or half the workout etc. its of course chaptered well

b/c its cathe and thats what you pay for

>

> > Jillians Banish Fat & Boost Metabolism-this is a great workout but i traded

it b/c i wanted sara ivanhoes yoga makeover set. its mixed impact but jillian

offers modifications and its not at all hard to follow. there weren't any

premixes and i don't recall the chaptering. it may be okay but nowhere near as

good as cathe's i am sure. it alternate various cardio bootcamp type moves with

ab focused exercises standing or lying down. its not as intense as cathe but its

still a good workout. if you have netflix i would try to rent this one first b/c

tastes vary. while i did enjoy it it wasn't enough for me to keep it over

another workout.

>

> > 's Ultimate Taebo-i dont' have this tae-bo but have most tae-bos and my

experience is that they are almost the same stuff. its of course low impact in

that there are no jumps,its easily modifiable, and easy to follow for the most

part. i find tae-bo one of those workouts in that you get out of it what you put

into it.

>

>

> > Amy's Kickbox & Surge Core Training> Amy's Cardio High Low-i have both of

these and let me start with neither of them are moderate in choreography.

kickbox surge is more doable however then cardio hi-lo. i have yet been able to

do hi-lo cardio in full with the blasts knockouts. its just entirely intense as

is. BUT both workouts offer pretty good chaptering and premixes so they are plus

there if you can't do the whole workout. hi-lo cardio is mostly HI while kickbox

surge is mixed. the kickboxing combos are mostly hi-lo in nature but can be

modified to lower impact but the blasts are insane and very high impact.

>

> > Cathe's Drill Max-have to say if you want lower/moderate impact then this

isn't it. its like her boot camp cardio on steriods. at least the boot camp's

cardio was only a minute each with strength in between. this is over an over of

high impact and fast moving strength work. its a great workout but if you not

wanting high impact moves or anything that could bother your back i wouldn't

bother with this one.

>

>

>

> hope that helps some

>

> kassia

>