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April 25, 2000

In a message dated 4/25/00 10:47:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

avtovocat@... writes:

<< I just joined this morning. Here is my story... I started doing Taebo

in

March of last year and combined with Herbalife got down from 240 lbs to 175

lbs by September. Some unfortunate things took place and I lost site of it

all and am now back to 210 lbs. I just did tae bo again for the first time

since September this morning and I never realized how much I missed it and

how much control it gave me. I'm also going to go on Fit America again-- I

just can't stand this. I'm only 23 and I shouldn't be this overweight.

Ok, that's my story

luv

>>

Hi ,

Welcome to the group!! I am glad you have found Tae-Bo again! Which tapes do

you do? Do you have any of the live tapes? Do you have Tae-Bo TV? Our

situations are really similar! I am also 23. My highest weight (while

pregnant) was 261. My highest non pregnant weight was 245. I am at 170 or

maybe a little bit below right now. I murdered my scale and so I have been

unable to weigh myself in a while. I can't believe all the weight in 6

months!! It has taken me over two years. If you don't mind me asking, what is

Fit America? Anyway, I'll quit rambling! Welcome to the group. I am glad you

found Tae-Bo again!!

April 25, 2000

Hi ,

Thanks for the welcome. I do have the original tapes and the a couple basic

live tapes but I'm doing the TV thing now. Although I have to admit the basic

tape didn't seem to push me very much, suprsingly enough and I'm not sure if

I should try an advanced session and just do whatever I can, for maximum

benefit or stick with the basic. Let me know what you think. Congrats on the

weight loss! It sounds like you are doing great. Fit America is plan that

teaches you to eat while using herbal supplements to curb your appetite (mine

is completely out of control-- I could literally eat all day at this point).

Now I just hope I can stick to this-- I'd love to pull off the 21 day

challange. And I too should murder my scale-- I just want back into my size

12 jeans and then go from there... but that is my first goal-- back to the

size 12 which I was in at 175 lbs. And preferably by August bc I'm going to

England for two weeks-- is that unrealistic??

Thanks again

luv

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 4/25/00 11:58:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

etcarroll@... writes:

<< Welcome, . I don't know what motivated you to return to taebo

today, but I'm glad you did. Hopefully, with our support this time

it

will be easier for you.

>>

awwww....thanks hun.... I think I'm just sick of this and Tae Bo tends to

give me a real sense of control over SOMETHING in my life

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 4/25/00 12:06:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

avtovocat@... writes:

<< I just want back into my size

12 jeans and then go from there... but that is my first goal-- back to the

size 12 which I was in at 175 lbs. And preferably by August bc I'm going to

England for two weeks-- is that unrealistic?? >>

Hmmmm, 35 pounds in 3 months? That may be unrealistic. I am not sure how the

herbal stuff will effect you so maybe you can do it. But it may not be

healthy. I know you don't want to hear this, but the slower you lose it the

more likely you are to keep it off. Maybe try focusing on doing your Tae-Bo

everyday and try not to worry too much about the numbers on the scale

<<Although I have to admit the basic

tape didn't seem to push me very much, surprisingly enough and I'm not sure

if

I should try an advanced session and just do whatever I can, for maximum

benefit or stick with the basic. Let me know what you think>>

When you say that the basic doesn't push you enough, do you mean that it is

not challenging? If that is the case, give the advanced a try. Just make sure

you work at your own pace so you don't hurt yourself. Don't be afraid to

" walk it out " when you need to. I have been doing the advanced tapes lately

because my rear end needs the floorwork-badly!! Give the advanced a try and

let us know how it goes. You may want to do the instructional again just to

make sure you have all the moves down! Good luck!

April 25, 2000

Hmmmm, 35 pounds in 3 months? That may be unrealistic. I am not sure how the

herbal stuff will effect you so maybe you can do it. But it may not be

healthy. I know you don't want to hear this, but the slower you lose it the

more likely you are to keep it off. Maybe try focusing on doing your Tae-Bo

everyday and try not to worry too much about the numbers on the scale

You are right and I do know that. I'm just sick of being the size that I am--

and it isn't pounds more then inches bc of Tae Bo. I know I'll lose inches

while putting on weight bc of muscle mass being differently. We'll see how it

goes-- and technically its 3 1/2 months since I'm not going until the 18th..

but who's counting!!!

When you say that the basic doesn't push you enough, do you mean that it is

not challenging? If that is the case, give the advanced a try. Just make

sure

you work at your own pace so you don't hurt yourself. Don't be afraid to

" walk it out " when you need to. I have been doing the advanced tapes lately

because my rear end needs the floorwork-badly!! Give the advanced a try and

let us know how it goes. You may want to do the instructional again just to

make sure you have all the moves down! Good luck!

It just didn't seem to make me sweat like I used to or make my muscles feel

like they used to. I mean I was out of breath but I definetly feel like I

could do more. I think I'll try the advancedi n the morning and like you said

just walk it out when I need to. I know I don't have to the whole thing but

can mold it to the level I feel I'm at so that might be a good idea.

Thanks for the advice

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 4/25/00 12:58:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

avtovocat@... writes:

<<

It just didn't seem to make me sweat like I used to or make my muscles feel

like they used to. I mean I was out of breath but I definetly feel like I

could do more. I think I'll try the advancedi n the morning and like you

said

just walk it out when I need to. I know I don't have to the whole thing but

can mold it to the level I feel I'm at so that might be a good idea. >>

I think that is a really good idea! I know how you feel about the weight and

being sick of your size. I am too. I am so sick of being a size 14. A year

ago I would have been thrilled to be in a 14. Now I am tired of it! I want

the weight off all ready!! I am trying to be patient, but it is really hard.

I can defiantly relate! Hang in there !!

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 4/25/00 1:52:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, srferron@...

writes:

<< Where are you from? What workouts do you do? Tell us more about

yourself! >>

Thanks hun I will add the intitial and thanks for the encouragement. I'm

suer I can do it too-- just have to stick it out. I'm doing the tv workouts

and I'm going to try and do the advanced one tommorow (just going to mold it

to my level to do whatever I can, as much as I can) bc the Basic just didn't

get me sweating and going like it used to.

What else can I say? I'm a music freak (I listen to everything but right now

I'm on a brit rock kick). I just came back from Blackpool England (went for

the weekend to see the Charlatans with friends--long story there)... I'm

going to the UK two more times this summer bc I can't stand to be away. Its

my dream to live/work there but its harder then hell to do-- but I'm working

on it. However if anyone out there thinks they can help me.. please shoot!

I used to breed Siberian Cats but had to stop due to illness... but I still

have three Siberians... I have 7 total cats that are my children and my Mom

is living with me bc she is disabled. I'm going to start playing the Flute

again (which I did in highschool) soon and I'm in Public Relations

Doh...sorry, didn't mean to write quite so much there!

luv

April 25, 2000

,

Thanks for the tips. It just seemed suprsing to me since I haven't worked out

since September that the basic just didn't seem to do much for me. What are

the TV advance workouts like? I used to be able to get through the first live

advanced tape so i'm wondernig what its like compared to that.

I know you are right about not setting to many goals. I'm just so excited

about this trip to the UK in August-- 2 1/2 weeks and a two major music

festivals. Not to mention my having fallen for one of my friends over there.

So I just want to do as much " damage " as possible between now and then. I'm

also going over either Memorial Day or 4th of July weekend for just a few

days-- but I know there won't be much change between now and then.

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 04/25/2000 2:01:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

avtovocat@... writes:

<< I'm doing the tv workouts

and I'm going to try and do the advanced one tommorow (just going to mold it

to my level to do whatever I can, as much as I can) bc the Basic just didn't

get me sweating and going like it used to. >>

It may be because the TB TV Basics have become rather routine. Many seem to

have the same moves with little variety IMHO

Barb

who prefers to do an interesting Advanced halftime than a routine Basic at

full speed

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 04/25/2000 2:14:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

avtovocat@... writes:

<< It just seemed suprsing to me since I haven't worked out

since September that the basic just didn't seem to do much for me. What are

the TV advance workouts like? I used to be able to get through the first

live

advanced tape so i'm wondernig what its like compared to that. >>

Some of the TBTV Advanced work-outs are brutal and some are slower paced.

Dunno whether you have taped them or not but April 1 or DTV 9 was my favorite

so far and even without kicks worked my legs quite well

I didn't particularly care for this week's Basic or Advanced cuz they weren't

fun to me (Fun means having new and interesting moves)

Barb

who is getting fussier and fussier about which work-outs I do each day

April 25, 2000

Hello

Well, it looks like you'll fit right in here. We have two flute players

( and LV) and I'm sure they'll talk to you more about that as

soon as they see your message!

OH YEAH! I need to find an instructor at a reasonable price in the

NYC/Brooklyn area and my new Yamaha 385 is coming in the mail next week.

Also, we have some people on this list from England (3 I think...but there

might be more) and they are very friendly and will probably have loads of

advice for you as well.

Oh don't even tease me like this. I would sweep people's floors if it meant I

could get a work visa and move there. I miss my friends dearly when I'm away.

They visit me I go and visit them... its quite hysterical. My friends here

and theirs there think we are all crazy the way we fly around seeing

eachother and chasing the Charlatans around. The Charlatans brought us all

together and we're like a little family now.

And finally, there are many animal lovers on this list (especially cat

lovers) so I'm sure you'll be able to talk about that, too.

Cool! I can babble about my cats to no end!

I consider myself more a dog person (I've got 3 of them) but, I've come

around to the cats and have 2 of them, too!

I had a German Sheppard growing up-- I just don't have the room for a dog

right now.

It's a regular zoo around here....LOL! Also, my fiancee is in a band

called the " Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies " .....ever heard of them? >>

I haven't.. what kind of music is it? I love finding new bands

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 4/25/00 2:25:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

Horsemom2@... writes:

Some of the TBTV Advanced work-outs are brutal and some are slower paced.

Dunno whether you have taped them or not but April 1 or DTV 9 was my favorite

so far and even without kicks worked my legs quite well I didn't

particularly care for this week's Basic or Advanced cuz they weren't fun to

me (Fun means having new and interesting moves) >>

The one I have on tape right now I taped last week. I'm going to give it a go

and see what happens. The basics on TV do seem much slower paced then the

live tapes. I did have to stop once during the basic TV thing but once I

caught my breath I knew I could've gone longer then the workout went... does

that make sense? And when I finished I was sweating, but not like Tae Bo

usually makes me sweat

Thanks guys!

April 25, 2000

In a message dated 4/25/00 2:01:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

avtovocat@... writes:

<< What else can I say? I'm a music freak (I listen to everything but right

now