Re: new & not sure where to start :o)

[Guest guest]

I love, love, love Pilates. Just went for my certification to start

teaching it (along with Tae Bo).

Pilates is a GREAT compliment to Tae Bo. Plus, any type of core

strengthening exercises will help you with your Tae Bo form and

techniques. Great choice!

Keep up the hard work :0) -- and yes, it is hard but so much fun ;0)

> Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each week.

I

> still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am just

> happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.

>

> I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time

here

> and find out what the forum is about.

>

> darlene

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the 'feedback' =) It's so, so awesome that you

are getting certified to teach Pilates and Tae Bo. I would love to

be THAT good at Tae Bo but am still taking baby steps. That's one of

the beautiful things about TB though. You can still sweat buckets

while taking baby steps ;-) Is that TMI? Sorry if it is. Anyway, you

are too cool =)

The Pilates that I'm doing right now is actually the Lotte Berk

Method and Bar Method Body, both on DVD. The 2nd is a 2 DVD set and

is, IMHO, a little more difficult (but better instructed) than the

1st set. Both teach the Lotte Berk Method and both fry everything

but the upper body. My upper body needs lots of work too. That's

why I think Tae Bo every other day will burn the fat and get

to 'muscles-in-hiding' ;-)

darlene

> > Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each week.

> I

> > still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am just

> > happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.

> >

> > I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time

> here

> > and find out what the forum is about.

> >

> > darlene

[Guest guest]

Welcome Darlene )!!!!!!!!

Darlene wrote:

I am realitively new to Tae Bo but not to working out. My husband bought the original tapes when the infomercial first aired ... ages ago. Neither one of us started using them until this year when I finally attempted Tae Bo. At first, I couldn't keep up and hurt my left shoulder even when doing the Instructional vid. I also have two VERY left feet so it's been a slow process for me...After building a little strength in my shoulders, I can do Tae Bo, keep up and not hurt myself, LOL! I doubt that I will ever be lightening fast but am having fun =)I don't have the intro questions with me so will fill that in later if that's ok. My name is darlene. I'm married to a great guy named Jim. Our children are grown and on their own so it's just the two of us, our big dog, and our noisy

little bird. I started my 'fitness journey' in Aug 2002 with a 12 wk Body For Life Challenge. After I finished the challenge, I continued to workout at home with various DVDs, mostly strength 'cause it's easier to do strength when you have two left feet ;-)Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each week. I still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am just happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time here and find out what the forum is about.darleneAs Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

[Guest guest]

Welcome Darlene! You will enjoy this group so very much. They are uplifting and completely supportive!

You are doing terrific with your workouts. Don't be bothered with the number of workouts you get in.... It's all about "quality" workouts and that's what matters. Taebo to us here...is a fabulous workout. I myself have been doing Taebo for almost 4 years....(wow...I'm coming upon my Taebo anniversary).

Anyhoo...take this group in with full stride. They are wonderful....and I know that you will be a wonderful addition to the group! Welcome!!!!

Darlene wrote: I am realitively new to Tae Bo but not to working out. My husband bought the original tapes when the infomercial first aired ... ages ago. Neither one of us started using them until this year when I finally attempted Tae Bo. At first, I couldn't keep up and hurt my left shoulder even when doing the Instructional vid. I also have two VERY left feet so it's been a slow process for me...After building a little strength in my shoulders, I can do Tae Bo, keep up and not hurt myself, LOL! I doubt that I will ever be lightening fast but am having fun =)I don't have the intro questions with me so will fill that in later if that's ok. My name is darlene. I'm married to a great guy named Jim. Our children are grown and on their own so it's just the two of us, our big dog, and our noisy

little bird. I started my 'fitness journey' in Aug 2002 with a 12 wk Body For Life Challenge. After I finished the challenge, I continued to workout at home with various DVDs, mostly strength 'cause it's easier to do strength when you have two left feet ;-)Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each week. I still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am just happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time here and find out what the forum is about.darleneAs Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

[Guest guest]

hi darlene!! welcome to the group -- it is really nice to meet you here.

sounds like you are doing great with your workout schedule (taebo, the firm

and pilates).... keep it going!

*~*~*~*~*

Carolyn in ONT Canada

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[Guest guest]

That's awesome )!!!!!!!!!!

I have the Winsor Pilates and I'm trying to keep consistant with that. One day, I'll actually get certified for Tae Bo and do that as well. I also hope to be able to teach Body Pumping as well. I took a class several years back and loved it. I'll see how next year goes.

wrote:

I love, love, love Pilates. Just went for my certification to start teaching it (along with Tae Bo).

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--Solana

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/28/03 5:28:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

jentigjt@... writes:

<< I love, love, love Pilates. Just went for my certification to start

teaching it (along with Tae Bo). >>

You go with your bad self Jen Hopefully I'll get up there one day and let

you and Shan kick my butt in a class!

who has lost 22 pounds in 12 days-- yay for breastfeeding!!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Gymmie!

I think and I are going to have to drag you to a Boot Camp

for you to get certified :0) I know you haven't done it yet for

various reasons but I hope one day soon you will be able to go. If

anyone should be spreading the Tae Bo Way out there, it should

definitely be you.

The last year and a half of teaching Tae Bo has been the greatest

and has really gotten me interested in and into different areas of

fitness. I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world. And of

course, just the personal accomplishment of becoming certified is

amazing ;0)

xoxo, :0)

> That's awesome )!!!!!!!!!!

>

> I have the Winsor Pilates and I'm trying to keep consistant with

that. One day, I'll actually get certified for Tae Bo and do that

as well. I also hope to be able to teach Body Pumping as well. I

took a class several years back and loved it. I'll see how next

year goes.

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, and I have talked about doing a team-teaching class.

It would be a blast! We would be really easy on them....uh huh ;0)

Congrats !!

> In a message dated 11/28/03 5:28:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,

> jentigjt@j... writes:

>

> << I love, love, love Pilates. Just went for my certification to

start

> teaching it (along with Tae Bo). >>

>

> You go with your bad self Jen Hopefully I'll get up there one

day and let

> you and Shan kick my butt in a class!

> who has lost 22 pounds in 12 days-- yay for

breastfeeding!!

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the welcome =) I'm sure I will be driving you guys nutz

for awhile. I usually calm down in a week or two ;-)

darlene

> I am realitively new to Tae Bo but not to working out. My husband

> bought the original tapes when the infomercial first aired ... ages

> ago. Neither one of us started using them until this year when I

> finally attempted Tae Bo. At first, I couldn't keep up and hurt my

> left shoulder even when doing the Instructional vid. I also have

> two VERY left feet so it's been a slow process for me...

>

> After building a little strength in my shoulders, I can do Tae Bo,

> keep up and not hurt myself, LOL! I doubt that I will ever be

> lightening fast but am having fun =)

>

> I don't have the intro questions with me so will fill that in later

> if that's ok. My name is darlene. I'm married to a great guy

named

> Jim. Our children are grown and on their own so it's just the two

> of us, our big dog, and our noisy little bird.

>

> I started my 'fitness journey' in Aug 2002 with a 12 wk Body For

> Life Challenge. After I finished the challenge, I continued to

> workout at home with various DVDs, mostly strength 'cause it's

> easier to do strength when you have two left feet ;-)

>

> Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each week. I

> still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am just

> happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.

>

> I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time here

> and find out what the forum is about.

>

> darlene

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks =) I like it here already!

darlene

I am realitively new to Tae

Bo but not to working out. My husband

> bought the original tapes when the infomercial first aired ... ages

> ago. Neither one of us started using them until this year when I

> finally attempted Tae Bo. At first, I couldn't keep up and hurt my

> left shoulder even when doing the Instructional vid. I also have

> two VERY left feet so it's been a slow process for me...

>

> After building a little strength in my shoulders, I can do Tae Bo,

> keep up and not hurt myself, LOL! I doubt that I will ever be

> lightening fast but am having fun =)

>

> I don't have the intro questions with me so will fill that in later

> if that's ok. My name is darlene. I'm married to a great guy

named

> Jim. Our children are grown and on their own so it's just the two

> of us, our big dog, and our noisy little bird.

>

> I started my 'fitness journey' in Aug 2002 with a 12 wk Body For

> Life Challenge. After I finished the challenge, I continued to

> workout at home with various DVDs, mostly strength 'cause it's

> easier to do strength when you have two left feet ;-)

>

> Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each week. I

> still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am just

> happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.

>

> I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time here

> and find out what the forum is about.

>

> darlene

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Carolyn =) Wow! It's nice get such nice welcomes! I know I

will have a lot of questions for you guys ... I just don't know what

to ask yet ;-)

darlene

> hi darlene!! welcome to the group -- it is really nice to meet you

here.

> sounds like you are doing great with your workout schedule (taebo,

the firm

> and pilates).... keep it going!

> *~*~*~*~*

> Carolyn in ONT Canada

>

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[Guest guest]

> who has lost 22 pounds in 12 days-- yay for

breastfeeding!!

Man, that's amazing....LOL! Yes, you will definitely have to come up

here and let us torture you (um, I mean torture in a good way of

course....hahahahaha)

Hope you and baby (and siblings) are doing well

Love,

shan

[Guest guest]

> We would be really easy on them....uh huh ;0)

Hahahahahaha...yeah, " Easy " and " Jen and " are always used

together by our students after our classes....usually muttered under

their breath as they are staggering out of the room

Shan

[Guest guest]

Welcome Darlene!

My name is and I am married with two wonderful teenage daughters. My story is on the Taebofans.com if you are ever interested in reading it under the before and after. This is a GREAT bunch of people and they have really inspired me!! I think you will like it here.

Jensen

Re: new & not sure where to start )

Welcome Darlene )!!!!!!!!

Darlene wrote:

I am realitively new to Tae Bo but not to working out. My husband bought the original tapes when the infomercial first aired ... ages ago. Neither one of us started using them until this year when I finally attempted Tae Bo. At first, I couldn't keep up and hurt my left shoulder even when doing the Instructional vid. I also have two VERY left feet so it's been a slow process for me...After building a little strength in my shoulders, I can do Tae Bo, keep up and not hurt myself, LOL! I doubt that I will ever be lightening fast but am having fun =)I don't have the intro questions with me so will fill that in later if that's ok. My name is darlene. I'm married to a great guy named Jim. Our children are grown and on their own so it's just the two of us, our big dog, and our noisy little bird. I started my 'fitness journey' in Aug 2002 with a 12 wk Body For Life Challenge. After I finished the challenge, I continued to workout at home with various DVDs, mostly strength 'cause it's easier to do strength when you have two left feet ;-)Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each week. I still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am just happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time here and find out what the forum is about.darleneAs Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

[Guest guest]

,

You are just amazing with all you manage to get done in a day!! Woohoo!!

WTG! I wish I had your energy.

Sincerely,

Re: new & not sure where to start )

> Thanks Gymmie!

> I think and I are going to have to drag you to a Boot Camp

> for you to get certified :0) I know you haven't done it yet for

> various reasons but I hope one day soon you will be able to go. If

> anyone should be spreading the Tae Bo Way out there, it should

> definitely be you.

> The last year and a half of teaching Tae Bo has been the greatest

> and has really gotten me interested in and into different areas of

> fitness. I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world. And of

> course, just the personal accomplishment of becoming certified is

> amazing ;0)

> xoxo, :0)

>

>

> > That's awesome )!!!!!!!!!!

> >

> > I have the Winsor Pilates and I'm trying to keep consistant with

> that. One day, I'll actually get certified for Tae Bo and do that

> as well. I also hope to be able to teach Body Pumping as well. I

> took a class several years back and loved it. I'll see how next

> year goes.

> >

>

>

>

>

> As Deb has said: " Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step. "

> " This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment " -

>

> Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

>

>

[Guest guest]

-- Thanks so much for welcome =) I did read your story and

was truly inspired! It's amazing that you have accomplished so much

while living with MS. I know it wasn't an easy mountain to climb but

look at you now =)

darlene

> I am realitively new to Tae Bo but not to working out. My

husband

> bought the original tapes when the infomercial first aired ...

ages

> ago. Neither one of us started using them until this year when

I

> finally attempted Tae Bo. At first, I couldn't keep up and

hurt my

> left shoulder even when doing the Instructional vid. I also

have

> two VERY left feet so it's been a slow process for me...

>

> After building a little strength in my shoulders, I can do Tae

Bo,

> keep up and not hurt myself, LOL! I doubt that I will ever be

> lightening fast but am having fun =)

>

> I don't have the intro questions with me so will fill that in

later

> if that's ok. My name is darlene. I'm married to a great guy

named

> Jim. Our children are grown and on their own so it's just the

two

> of us, our big dog, and our noisy little bird.

>

> I started my 'fitness journey' in Aug 2002 with a 12 wk Body

For

> Life Challenge. After I finished the challenge, I continued to

> workout at home with various DVDs, mostly strength 'cause it's

> easier to do strength when you have two left feet ;-)

>

> Anyway, now I am combining Tae Bo, the Firm & pilates each

week. I

> still probably only average 4 or 5 workouts per week but am

just

> happy that I am getting some good cardio workouts in.

>

> I am not sure what else to say. I will try to spend some time

here

> and find out what the forum is about.

>

> darlene

>

>

>

> As Deb has said: " Fitness is a journey and it begins with the

first step. "

> " This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment " -

>

> Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

>

>

[Guest guest]

Come and get me. I know, this year was so messed up. But I HAVE to do it next year. No ifs, ands or buts, about it. I also need to get with ACE and get certified as a personal trainer. I need to sit down the next few weeks and write down my goals for next year.

Last year, I made up a training schedule to really get focused for Boot Camp. I need to make another one and get focused on it again. wrote:

Thanks Gymmie!I think and I are going to have to drag you to a Boot Camp for you to get certified :0) I know you haven't done it yet for various reasons but I hope one day soon you will be able to go. If anyone should be spreading the Tae Bo Way out there, it should definitely be you.The last year and a half of teaching Tae Bo has been the greatest and has really gotten me interested in and into different areas of fitness. I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world. And of course, just the personal accomplishment of becoming certified is amazing ;0)xoxo, :0)

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--Solana

[Guest guest]

hehehehehe!!!!!!!! How's my little angel. I did respond to the emailed picture, but AOL bounced it for some reason. She's SO adorable. Anytime you want to send her to Cali, go right ahead )!!!!!!!!

Agaw12577@... wrote:

You go with your bad self Jen Hopefully I'll get up there one day and let you and Shan kick my butt in a class! who has lost 22 pounds in 12 days-- yay for breastfeeding!!

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--Solana

[Guest guest]

Gymmie,

Just from the little while I have known you in the group I know you will achieve whatever you set your mind to. You are just that type of person....a success story in the process!!

Sincerely,

Re: Re: new & not sure where to start )

Come and get me. I know, this year was so messed up. But I HAVE to do it next year. No ifs, ands or buts, about it. I also need to get with ACE and get certified as a personal trainer. I need to sit down the next few weeks and write down my goals for next year.

Last year, I made up a training schedule to really get focused for Boot Camp. I need to make another one and get focused on it again. wrote:

Thanks Gymmie!I think and I are going to have to drag you to a Boot Camp for you to get certified :0) I know you haven't done it yet for various reasons but I hope one day soon you will be able to go. If anyone should be spreading the Tae Bo Way out there, it should definitely be you.The last year and a half of teaching Tae Bo has been the greatest and has really gotten me interested in and into different areas of fitness. I wouldn't trade my experiences for the world. And of course, just the personal accomplishment of becoming certified is amazing ;0)xoxo, :0)

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--SolanaAs Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 11/30/03 2:55:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,

taebogymmie@... writes:

<< How's my little angel. I did respond to the emailed picture, but AOL

bounced it for some reason. She's SO adorable. Anytime you want to send her to

Cali, go right ahead )!!!!!!! >>

I just might send her your way! She was up ALL night last night!! I feel like

I am sleep walking today, I am sooo tired!!

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sam !!!!!!!!!!

Definitely a success already, just need to get my butt down there during camp and get certified. I've been trying for the last few years and just haven't done it. It seemed like something would ALWAYS come up and eat the money I had for camp. But I HAVE to do it this time. I guess a lot of it is the newness of being an instructor, but everyone started somewhere. Jensen wrote:

Gymmie,

Just from the little while I have known you in the group I know you will achieve whatever you set your mind to. You are just that type of person....a success story in the process!!

Sincerely,

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--Solana

[Guest guest]

Hi Gymmie,

How do you prepare for boot camp?

Watkins

* Remember... Through God, all things are possible *

Re: Re: new & not sure where to start )

Thanks Sam !!!!!!!!!!

Definitely a success already, just need to get my butt down there during camp and get certified. I've been trying for the last few years and just haven't done it. It seemed like something would ALWAYS come up and eat the money I had for camp. But I HAVE to do it this time. I guess a lot of it is the newness of being an instructor, but everyone started somewhere. Jensen wrote:

Gymmie,

Just from the little while I have known you in the group I know you will achieve whatever you set your mind to. You are just that type of person....a success story in the process!!

Sincerely,

Gymmie in Cali 0\0

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--SolanaAs Deb has said: "Fitness is a journey and it begins with the first step.""This isn't about weight loss, it's about enlightenment" -Visit our new vault site http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/

[Guest guest]

Oh no (. I hope you're able to get some sleep tonight. That must be the hardest part, trying to get some sleep.

Agaw12577@... wrote:

I just might send her your way! She was up ALL night last night!! I feel like I am sleep walking today, I am sooo tired!!

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--Solana

[Guest guest]

What I do is pump up my workouts and make sure I'm really concentrating on form. I also throw in a few days of doing more than one advananced workout in a day. Whether I do it once in the am and once in the pm or do them back to back. To help keep my endurance up. I've taken 4 classes in a row before, so I know I have the endurance. Watkins wrote:

Hi Gymmie,

How do you prepare for boot camp?

Watkins

* Remember... Through God, all things are possible *

Gymmie in Cali °Ü°

The difference between fit and fat is "I"

WW Baby-No Mo' Flab born 10/13/2K3 Wt. 6.5 lbs

Ya Ya Name--Marchioness Whispering Thunder

Bond Girl Name--Sasha Sparks

Matrix Name--Solana