Re: Floorwork and a little brag

[Guest guest]

I'm so chuffed for you, that must be the greatest feeling - well done

Jill

> Now for my brag...I posted a while ago that I could fit into my

mom's jeans

> (size 12) while weighing 15 pounds more than she does (all thanks

to muscle!

> LOL!). Well, I bought a pair of jeans in a size 12, washed and

dryed them

> and put them on this morning. They're too big!!!! Even after

going through

> the dryer, they're baggy. I'm so excited! Since starting Tae Bo 6

months

> ago (Tuesday was my 6 month anniversary) I've lost 20 pounds, 19.5

inches and

> went from a size 16 to a 10. I love Tae Bo! LOL!

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

Since starting Tae Bo 6 months

> ago (Tuesday was my 6 month anniversary) I've lost 20 pounds, 19.5

inches and

> went from a size 16 to a 10. I love Tae Bo! LOL!

>

> , I am so happy for you. I remember wheh you despaired of ever

seeing any physical results. I am glad you hung in there.

Elena

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/28/00 12:53:11 PM Central Daylight Time,

Horsemom2@... writes:

<< Remember the winner Rich from survivor? >>

Barb,

I remember , I was a Survivor Addict..I also remember his jelly belly

and how he would grab it and jiggle it...I also heard he had the surgery to

remove the flab...

Kathy

Who misses her Survivor dose each week...

[Guest guest]

> I guess I'm getting that loose jellybelly flab from burning the

deeper fat

> underneath the not so quite as fast shrinking skin

> yuck

>

First of all - Congrats to you !!! That is so awesome. I hope I

can post similar results in a few more months. Have fun and go

shopping!!!!

Ok now - I'm so glad you posted the whole belly jiggle thing Barb!! I

could swear I've been having the same problem (?) But then I thought

it was just my imagination. I didn't really pay attention to my body

when I started this whole thing...I just didn't want to deal with

it..now I'm constantly trying to see if anything is changing and I

could swear my belly is jiggly. It was kind of depressing me ...to

tell you the truth...but if it means I'm burning fat underneath that

would be sooooo awesome.

I've been doing Tae-Bo for a little over a month now and I've lost 12

pounds and I think a half inch off my arms and maybe an inch on my

hips...but I'm having trouble with the whole measuring thing. I

don't

think I measure the same spot twice LOL! Even though I feel good

about the 12 pounds I'm pretty sure it was all water. I lost it

right

off the bat and when I first started my leg/knee/foot were all still

really swollen...and now they're not....soo....

I have noticed that I had to tighten my watch band a notch because it

was sliding around, my sandals are loose, I bought tennis shoes a

half

size smaller and my pants are getting pretty baggy in the but...and

yesterday my waist in my jeans stuck out like two inches...of course

it was still tight across my " belly jiggle " but hopefully I'm getting

ready to see some progress. That would be sooo coool!!!!

Dawn

[Guest guest]

>

> I've been doing Tae-Bo for a little over a month now and I've lost

12

> pounds and I think a half inch off my arms and maybe an inch on my

> hips...but I'm having trouble with the whole measuring thing. I

> don't

> think I measure the same spot twice LOL! Even though I feel good

> about the 12 pounds I'm pretty sure it was all water. I lost it

> right

> off the bat and when I first started my leg/knee/foot were all

still

> really swollen...and now they're not....soo....

>

> I have noticed that I had to tighten my watch band a notch because

it

> was sliding around, my sandals are loose, I bought tennis shoes a

> half

> size smaller and my pants are getting pretty baggy in the but...and

> yesterday my waist in my jeans stuck out like two inches...of

course

> it was still tight across my " belly jiggle " but hopefully I'm

getting

> ready to see some progress. That would be sooo coool!!!!

>

> Uh, Dawn, I think you just described TONS of progress. Those 12

pounds couldn't all have been water, plus your clothes are looser.

In my book, you are doing great!

Elena

[Guest guest]

> Sometimes I look in the

> mirror and still see the 'fat' me. I wonder if I'll always see

myself that

> way. At any rate, I know I can never give up. There is no finish

line. And

> honestly, getting in shape is no longer something I *have* to do to

look

> better - it's something I *want* to do to feel better.

,

I think that half the battle is realizing what you have already

realized....that there is no finish line and that fitness is a part

of your life because you " want " it to be, not because it " has " to

be! There are days when I look in the mirror and only see the things

that I could still improve upon! Some of you will think I'm crazy

and will say there is nothing to improve upon, but we all see

ourselves differently than other people do....LOL! The point is that

I don't " only " focus on those things....I am also able to look at

myself and be proud of all that I have accomplished so far! And

because I realize that there is no time limit on this journey....I

know that there are even more changes in store for me! So, where at

before I would be focused on " losing 20 lbs " or " weighing a certain

weight " now I think more in terms of " geez, I wonder what other

changes are in store for me " or " I wonder how much stronger I'll

get " . I don't know if that makes any sense, but I think that you

will definitely reach all of your goals cause you realize that this

journey is about much more than weighing 120 lbs! Sure there will

still be days when you think " man, I'd sure love to weigh 120lbs " but

there will be many more days when you think " man, I love how strong

and healthy I am " ! And those days are the ones you want to focus on

cause those are the changes that mean the most

who still has her bad days every now and then, but they don't have as

much impact as they used to

[Guest guest]

> I had a great one this morning

> though the tape measurer didn't confirm it,

> my outspoken son said:

> " wow, your legs look much thinner today! " .

> This is the same kid who usually wonders why do I do Tae-Bo all of

the time

> since I'm still fat (told ya he is outspoken)

>

That's great news, Barb! Good for you!

Ann Marie - who definitely notices great toning in her legs

[Guest guest]

> I've been doing Tae-Bo for a little over a month now and I've lost

12

> pounds and I think a half inch off my arms and maybe an inch on my

> hips...

Dawn,

Congratulations on the pounds and inches lost! I think that your

stomach is the last place to tighten up (unfortunately...lol) but

hang in there....it WILL tighten up!

[Guest guest]

> Barb

> who does feel like I'm burning fat and getting more muscle even

though the

> scale and tape measurer don't see the changes as much as I feel them

Woo Hoo....awesome compliment Barb! I'm sure that made your day

[Guest guest]

I just read in fittness magazine that the average woman is 144 pounds.....

so don't despair.

I often wonder why we can't see the positive things in and of ourselves? We

see the negative so clearly and so much of it is an illusion.

Thank you for sharing your success with us. You truly inspired me to keep

pushing play. It reminds me to be patient and not expect results over

night. I have to think that about the people in the tapes also. It took

them a lot of hard work to look like they do. TaeboQueen is a real

inspiration to me as I work out and if she can do and if you can do it,

then I can do it!

I *know* I'm thinner than I have been in a long

>time, and I *know* that the number on the scale doesn't matter, but I

>sometimes get discouraged that I'm not 120 pounds. S

>

>

>

>

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

>

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

THANK YOU BARB FOR THIS ENLIGHTENMENT! I couldn't understand what was going

on! lol

>> Ok now - I'm so glad you posted the whole belly jiggle thing Barb!! I

>> could swear I've been having the same problem (?)

>

>Remember the winner Rich from survivor?

>he had the belly jiggle bigtime having lost 100 pounds before the show

>I'm hoping with time my skin has enough elasticity left to tighten back up

as

>I develop the abs more cuz tummy tucking is not in the cards for me either

>way.

>

>Barb

>who is glad my arms and legs aren't jiggling and hopes the developing muscle

>continues to keep the skin taunt

>

>

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

>

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

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 09/28/2000 11:59:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

clark@... writes:

<< TaeboQueen is a real

inspiration to me as I work out and if she can do and if you can do it,

then I can do it! >>

Remember, it took her over 2 years and that is with having practically

as a personal trainer. Everyone starts at a different age or fitness level

and has different genetics and other dynamics going on so I think the best

thing to focus on is your own starting point rather than any specific goals

cuz those goals will change along the way. As long as you work-out regularly,

changes are happening, inside and outside. It is very easy to forget where

one began when changes slow down or are slow to start or the changes are very

subtle.

I bet if I had taken dieting more seriously, my arms and legs would now be as

flabby as my belly. LOL now when I see ads for weight loss, what I look for

is who looks fit, not who lost the most pounds. I wish everyone could meet

in person cuz the gal glows and video tape/prints just cannot capture

this inner beauty and energy.

Slow changes are definitely healthier and more permanent if a person keeps

kicking for the right reasons cuz of how it makes them feel, not look. If

folks only focus on their goals, they may throw in the towel, getting

burnt-out cuz the physical results aren't coming fast enough after trying too

hard to get them (some do the Advanced twice a day???), not realizing that

attitude is derailing them, not Tae-Bo.

What attracted me to Tae-Bo was that it looked like fun. Even my husband who

has not yet gotten completely into it admits it is alot more fun than any

other exercise he has seen. As you do Tae-Bo more and other types of

exercises more, you realize how and Tae-Bo are still evolving.

How incorporates more and more strength training and stretches.

It just keeps getting better and better, offering more variety, fun and

overall effects.

Barb

who is always trying new stuff but nothing comes close to Tae-Bo for an

overall work-out for the mind and body

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/29/00 7:05:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Horsemom2@... writes:

<< Slow changes are definitely healthier and more permanent if a person keeps

kicking for the right reasons cuz of how it makes them feel, not look. If

folks only focus on their goals, they may throw in the towel, getting

burnt-out cuz the physical results aren't coming fast enough after trying

too

hard to get them (some do the Advanced twice a day???), not realizing that

attitude is derailing them, not Tae-Bo. >>

Beautiful post Barb! Bravo!

who agrees that glows!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 09/29/2000 6:34:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

j.clappison@... writes:

<< And I have this 'crease' just at the bottom of my belly, where all

the loose 'pockets' of surface fat seem to sink to - that makes me

feel fatter than ever!*sigh* >>

we got twin jelly bellies

it is so unattractive to see this pocket of loose fat and skin in the lower

abs, making me look heavier than I looked months ago

remember part of the illusion is that the obliques are well formed unlike

Rich from Survivor LOL.

But I figured if my skin is still elastic and tightening everywhere else,

there is hope?

Barb

who may try the Jergens firming lotion there too

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/29/00 7:19:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Horsemom2@... writes:

<< it is so unattractive to see this pocket of loose fat and skin in the

lower

abs, making me look heavier than I looked months ago >>

Don't feel bad...mine literally hangs (sorry to be so graphic)! It is really

gross, but I guess gaining and losing almost 90 pounds will do that to ya.

who thinks her loose belly skin will probably never tighten, but would be

pleasantly surprised if it did!

[Guest guest]

Barb

I've been going to try and ask a question about this but couldn't

find the words to describe it - but it sounds like I've got the same

problem and it looks disgusting (just when I was beginning to like

the look of myself in the mirror too!)

And I have this 'crease' just at the bottom of my belly, where all

the loose 'pockets' of surface fat seem to sink to - that makes me

feel fatter than ever!*sigh*

Jill

who'd welcome any tips on helping to 'shrink' the skin up

> I do see a disturbing recent change in the belly though

> I guess I'm getting that loose jellybelly flab from burning the

deeper fat

> underneath the not so quite as fast shrinking skin

> yuck

>

> Barb

> who never had a jellybelly even when 12 inches larger in the waist

cuz my fat

> was solid LOL

[Guest guest]

<< I just read in fittness magazine that the average woman is 144 pounds.....

so don't despair.

Really?? Wow! I had no idea!

<< I often wonder why we can't see the positive things in and of ourselves? We

see the negative so clearly and so much of it is an illusion.>>

This is so true, and I don't know why we see the bad things. I have been

getting a lot of compliments lately, but have a hard time believing them.

For whatever reason, the bad stuff is easier to believe.

<<Thank you for sharing your success with us. You truly inspired me to keep

pushing play. It reminds me to be patient and not expect results over

night. I have to think that about the people in the tapes also. It took

them a lot of hard work to look like they do. TaeboQueen is a real

inspiration to me as I work out and if she can do and if you can do it,

then I can do it! >>

I never imagined I would *ever* be able to inspire anyone. I'm glad you're

still pushing play. Patience is not one of my strong points, but in this

fitness journey, it is very important that we are patient, otherwise we would

give up before our bodies had a chance to change. You can do it, ! Keep

pushing play and don't give up!! Don't lose faith in yourself either! You

will reach your goals!! (I have to tell myself this every day of my life!!)

[Guest guest]

<< So many times people focus on one single thing (weight loss, drop in

clothing size, inch loss, etc) and they become so single minded about

whatever it is they are trying to achieve that they lose all perspective and

don't even realize how much they are REALLY changing (both inside and out)! >>

This is so true . I never expected the inner changes when I started

working out. My goal was weight loss. But like you said, once I stopped

focusing on the outer changes, things started happening for me. Now when

says " I'm testing your will " it makes me dig down and find inner

strength I didn't know was there. I weigh myself once or twice a month and I

haven't measured in over a month. Those things are just not as important as

they once were. I never thought I'd say that, but it's true! I still have

days when I wish I weighed less, or fit into smaller sizes, but that's no

longer my main focus. And changing your focus makes all the difference in

the world.

[Guest guest]

> I wish everyone could meet

> in person cuz the gal glows and video tape/prints just

cannot capture

> this inner beauty and energy.

Barb,

Wow!!! Thanks so much What a great message! I love reading the

insight you have gained on your journey! Everything you said is so

true! So many times people focus on one single thing (weight loss,

drop in clothing size, inch loss, etc) and they become so single

minded about whatever it is they are trying to achieve that they lose

all perspective and don't even realize how much they are REALLY

changing (both inside and out)! I think it's when I stopped putting

any time limit on myself that I really started to see some serious

results and I really started to enjoy the process of getting

fit....not just for what I would ultimately get at the end of the

line, but for who I was becoming along the way! Tawni Gomes

(the " thought for the day " gal) always talks about putting in the

work to get to your goal and how so many people always say " oh, I

wish I could run a marathon without doing the training " and she

always points out that the training is where you learn the most

valuable lessons about who you are and what you are all about! The

training is actually the best part, the part where you really learn

about yourself.....the actual marathon isn't all that important in

the end! Anyway, I really agree with everything you said, Barb! If

you can shift your thinking away from " how much weight can I take off

in 2 months " or " how many inches can I lose by Christmas " and realize

that this is a lifelong journey with no end point....you will be much

better off! Sure, it's good to set goals for yourself....it helps

keep us motivated, it helps to keep us going, but just don't let

those goals be solely based on physical things and don't forget to

notice all the other things that are happening to your body (both

inside and out)! I loved hearing about 's success these past 6

months cause it is so refreshing to hear that kind of progress! She

does tae-bo 3-4 times a week and she does primarily basic workouts,

but she has been consistent in doing it (for the most part) for the

past 6 months! And that's what you've got to remember....things

aren't

going to change overnight! Sometimes it takes a little time to

really notice all the changes.....so, you just gotta keep chugging

along