update

[Guest guest]

Way to go and be consistent. When I first started, I would only do 15 minutes

of the tape or so, and then realized I was always working the same part of the

body. Then I started to do a warmup, and do 15 minutes of the tape from where I

left off for the next workout, and then 15 minutes from there until I reached

the end, then started over again from the beginning. Helped with boredom too.

Keep up the good work, Delana.

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From: tae-bo_on on behalf of Charlotte

Sent: Thu 11/17/2005 1:55 PM

To: tae-bo_on

Subject: update

14 minutes today, with 1 minute of extra ab work. So, fifteen minutes all

together. I put the ab work in because of my short routines, I never managed to

get to the area of the tapes that did " Ab " work, so it is " worse " spot. One

minute does me in... but I know, already that I'm getting stronger. Before it

was simply I would only " guesture " (intend to move that way, but not quite able

to) and today I felt all the muscles in the stomach working --even though I

couldn't lift as much as the tape was. I guess if I had to name a spot I'd

like to change it would be my tummy.

I'm averaging 4 to 5 workouts a week, and I feel like I could do more. Other

than that, life goes on...and things are doing well. We got our first taste of

winter last night as it hit the thirties, and tonight it's suppose to, too. My

crab apple tree still thinks it summer and is as green as can be, I'm waiting

for it to go bright red like it does all at once. It is a sight to see, and one

way I mark the passing year. But the tree got decorated for Christmas....LOL. My

pinetree dropped enough needles in the wind storm day before yesterday that most

of of the crab tree has pine needles draped over the branches. Now if I could

only paint them silver....

Charlotte

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 " -

[Guest guest]

Way to go charlotte! delana

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From: tae-bo_on on behalf of Charlotte

Sent: Mon 11/28/2005 3:52 PM

To: tae-bo_on

Subject: update

13 minutes today with 2 minutes abs. I did the Tae-bo Strength workout today. I

had trouble with one of the moves -- I'm not nearly as coordinated as I wish I

was -- but I worked around it. I'm not sweaty but I'm feeling a bit of a

burn almost everywhere, which is always a good sign that you've done enough to

challenge those lazy muscles.

Tyra, I appreciate your encouragement.

I made working out a priority in my life because I don't want to lose

functionality. On my really bad days I can't even make it out to the mailbox. I

don't want my " good days " to be the same. So working out is mandatory if I want

to not get totally disabled. It would be " easier " but terribly boring. I

wouldn't want the next twenty years of my life to be spent on the sofa watching

TV. My grandmother did that, and now she's in a nursing home not able to

remember anything that happened 30 seconds ago. She asks the same question over

and over, and has progressed to the point that she doesn't know me anymore.

Now, I'm not saying that TV did that to her, but I do know that since I was a

child and up to 3 years ago, she watched TV from morning until night, rarely

moving from her easy-chair. Now she needs a wheelchair for mobility, and her

mind is like a seeve. That is not! the life for me.

Charlotte

-- Affirmation and my update!

Hello to all!

Charlotte, I don't think I replied but I am so proud of you for hanging in

there. Don't worry, you will get those 3 minutes back. I am so impressed that

you are getting those 12 min in. Keep up the great work!

Much Love

Tyra

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 " -

[Guest guest]

Hi Charlotte It seems that you are doing great. Sorry to about your Grandma. TV can rob people of so much. That is why I try to limit my time watching TV and on the inter-net. Glad you are keep moving with Tae Bo. Ti Bo TigerCharlotte wrote: 13 minutes today with 2 minutes abs. I did the Tae-bo Strength workout today. I had trouble with one of the moves -- I'm not nearly as coordinated as I wish I was -- but I worked around it. I'm not sweaty but I'm feeling a bit of a burn almost everywhere, which is always a good sign that you've done enough to challenge those lazy muscles. Tyra, I appreciate your encouragement. I made working out a priority in my life because I don't want to lose functionality. On my really bad days I can't even make it out to the mailbox. I don't want my "good days" to be the same. So working out is mandatory if I want to not get totally disabled. It would be "easier" but terribly boring. I wouldn't want the next twenty years of my life to be spent on the sofa

watching TV. My grandmother did that, and now she's in a nursing home not able to remember anything that happened 30 seconds ago. She asks the same question over and over, and has progressed to the point that she doesn't know me anymore. Now, I'm not saying that TV did that to her, but I do know that since I was a child and up to 3 years ago, she watched TV from morning until night, rarely moving from her easy-chair. Now she needs a wheelchair for mobility, and her mind is like a seeve. That is not! the life for me. Charlotte -- Affirmation and my update! Hello to all! Charlotte, I don't think I replied but I am so proud of you for hanging in there. Don't worry, you will get those 3 minutes back. I am so impressed that you are getting those 12 min in. Keep up the great work! Much Love Tyra

THE TI BO TIGER

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[Guest guest]

I've lost 8 pounds in about 5 days.Amazing. Egads, how I must have been lying to myself. I did notice that Idrink way too many sodas so I think I will gradually drop the sodas in favorof more nutritious foods. I feel less "fluffy". I'm sure most of it is

Congrats Charlotte! Cutting out those sodas is bound to make one less bloated! I bet you're really getting motivated now.

Regina

[Guest guest]

WWHOA! 8 lbs! Keep it up! Congrats!

Love

Tyra

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update

Oh, since invoking the record of my eating....to measuring and putting downeverything....and not really "dieting" but limiting my intake to what Ishould be eating if I was XXX weight....I've lost 8 pounds in about 5 days.

[Guest guest]

Dear Gladys, know that you are in my prayers every day. I feel your pain -I went

through something similar with my Mom eighteen years ago, and now I had to see

my beloved husband dying. It was fast, for which I'm really thankful, because I

knew he was ready to go. But the longing for him now is terrible and the vacuum

he left cannot be filled not even with all the love from my children, family and

friends. You are right in thinking what's the use of knowing what it is -it's

just another of the many ugly faces of LBD, and why would we want to make them

suffer through all the tests and handling that goes on in a hospital?

May you find comfort in knowing you are doing all you can, and in constantly

expressing your love to your Mom -I am sure she can hear you and that will

comfort her too.

My love and a hug,

Raquel

[Guest guest]

Raquel you are incredible to be on here reaching out, giving Gladys support so

soon after

losing Sherman. You are a strong woman.

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> Dear Gladys, know that you are in my prayers every day. I feel your pain -I

went through

something similar with my Mom eighteen years ago, and now I had to see my

beloved

husband dying. It was fast, for which I'm really thankful, because I knew he was

ready to

go. But the longing for him now is terrible and the vacuum he left cannot be

filled not

even with all the love from my children, family and friends. You are right in

thinking what's

the use of knowing what it is -it's just another of the many ugly faces of LBD,

and why

would we want to make them suffer through all the tests and handling that goes

on in a

hospital?

> May you find comfort in knowing you are doing all you can, and in constantly

expressing your love to your Mom -I am sure she can hear you and that will

comfort her

too.

> My love and a hug,

> Raquel

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