I didn't walk this morning...we bought a Pilates CRUNCH tape, so I did that instead. It was hard, I don't feel sore (today, let's see how I feel this morning). I don't know if I'm up to continuing it, the moves are not easy for a FAT person! (DD wants to do them, so I figured what the heck, might as well get them)

Vickey-MN

Okay girls, you should have been here. Talk about funny. What a HOOT!! Have you heard about the bodyflex tapes being funny, well, you haven't seen nothing yet until....... you see a 56 year old,overweight grandmother doing a bellydancing tape. LOL
Anyway, I tried doing the 30 min bellydancing tape,must have done somethng because I was sweaty and tired when finished. I also did the 18 minuite bodyflex. Yesterday I also bought a 30 min. workout for the exercise ball. Going to check that out later.
Talk to you girls later, have a great day, Wanda

Wanda, hey at least you're brave enough to try. I'm afraid if the belly starts jiggling, the house will rattle!!!

Vickey-MN

LOL

Picture this.....{{gwi:1515408}}
ok, up early this am, did the bodyflex and the 2 mile watp for abs(by far, still my favorite).
Hope you guys have a great friday, and don't stop exercising over the weekend, ok. Wanda

Did it again! Overslept! The other day when Jammer was here I reset my alarm for an earlier time, and I have forgotten to change it back. So it wakes me up early and I go back to sleep thinking I'll wake up at the right time. Nooo....I barely wake up in time to get ready for work!

Tomorrow I don't work, so I'll wait till my kids are gone and then I'll do my walk. No excuses.

Wanda, keep us informed with the belly dancing. I'm really interested. Actually, I'd love to take classes. I'm afraid I wouldn't keep up with doing the tape.

Okay I bought the walk firm tape (Hubby is going to kill me as this is the third exercise tape we've bought this week. Daughter wanted a couple Pilate's tapes so I got them for her!)

Vickey-MN

Oops I did do 1 mile abs this morning. Tomorrow I think I'll do the walkfirm tape!

Hey girls, where are you all at? I did exercise this morning, I just didn't get to post here. I did the 2mile walk for abs.
I went to Historic St.Genenvie,Mo. today with my daughter and her mil, who is also my best friend. They had a craft fair that covers the whole town. So, I got in plenty of walking there, also.
Vickey, have you done the walk firm tape yet? Let me know how you like it, ok? I think, you still need to incorporate an aerobic along with it for fat burning. What I did when I did the walk firm, is I did the 1mile walk along with it. If you have the time.

I'm here! I didn't walk the tape today, but I did buy a hoola hoop! Now I need the belly dancing tape and! LOL

I did the two miles for abs today. First time in a long time, and I sure feel it.

Wanda I haven't done the other tape yet. I have a hectic week this week at work, so don't know if I'll get to it until the weekend. But I'm still walking.

Vickey-MN

Up way too early this morning for work, but I still did the 1 mile abs. Dh and I weigh in tonight, and I may get brave and measure to see if I've lost inches. Wish me luck.

Vickey-MN

Okay, I was lazy yesterday. I didn't exercise at all,actually,I didn't do anything all day but lounge.
So, I am going to make up for it this am,just thought I would let you girls know. I will post later. Wanda

Alright,I'm back! I did the 2 mile ab walk and the bodyflex. I am going to do the new tape that I bought for the exercise ball later.
Where are you guys all at?
MaryAnn, I have a hoola hoop, also. Its in the garage, I keep forgetting about it. A really good workout for the waist and hips, huh?

Today was weigh-in and...I lost 6 pounds. I know that is way too much to lose in one week, but I even cheated. I think a lot of it was water weight as it is TOM.

Vickey-MN

Congratulations,Vickey, way to go!!

I did the 2 mile original watp tape. I haven't done that one for months, it was a good workout. Also, did the bodyflex, and the ball workout. If anyone has a ball, this tape is a good one. I have bought several and didn't like them. This one is by Karen Voight, B.L.T.(butt,legs,tummy)If you have never used the ball, it takes some getting used to it. I look like a rolly polly, a little unbalanced,lol. Ok guys, have a great day, Wanda.

I did the two mile tape (with balls). I had been using 2 pound hand weights (DH uses the balls - boy does that sound bad, but you know what I mean), but used 3 pound weights this morning, much more of a work-out. I think I'll add ankle weights when I do the one mile, but try to stick to the two mile tapes more and more now, working up to the three mile. I have to add firming tapes more often also. It does feel good to exercise in the morning, gives me energy for the day. Maybe I'll add firming at night.

Vickey-MN

Sure,Vickey, we know what you mean, lol! I only did the bodyflex this morning. Had to leave early and I really hate not doing the watp. I will try to fit it in later tonight, hopefully.
Ok, where's MaryAnn? She's hiding from us. I have seen her posting elsewhere,lol. Did you get the new haircut?

Okay Wanda and MaryAnn, wanna do something fun...go to the original postings about WATP. Look at how it took Wanda forever to join us, now she is the motivator! MaryAnn too was reluctant. We've come a long way

Vickey-MN

We sure have! I bet you guys thought I was a big talker back then, saying how "someday" I was going to join you. Lol

I'm slipping in here.............no hair cut yet. I've been slacking with my exercise this week. I'm going to get back with the program though. This getting up at 5 am to exercise is not working too well for me. I think I'm going to try it in the evenings to see if it works better in my schedule.

2 mile abs this morning. No firming tapes done yet, gotta fit that in.

Vickey-MN

I did 3 workout tapes this am, feeling energetic. 2 mile abs, bodyflex, and a 10 ab workout/denise austin.
Ok, maryann, we aren't going to let you go, so better work it in somehow, lol!
Good going Vickey!Its great that you and hubby work out together,wish my hubby would with me.

Goodmorning everyone! I did the 1mile ab walk, bodyflex and 10 min. ab workout. Ok, off to go shopping, will pop back in later today. Hope that everyone is having a great friday.

Hi everyone. Have you all deserted me? I did the 2mile walk this am and the bodyflex. I took a day off yesterday to be lazy. Wanda

I was lazy (and a pig) this weekend. But I walked 1 mile this morning, and back on the diet!

Vickey-MN

Hi! I have been posting under 8 Minutes in the Morning. Saturday I did my 8 Mins and walked 25 mins. Yesterday is the "off" day for 8 Mins, so I walked another 25 mins and did a Denise Austin Abs tape. This morning I did 8 Mins with my new 8 lb weights....chest & back. Will walk again this evening after work. My eating, on the other hand, was not so great this weekend....okay, let's be honest, it was terrible!! Gave in to every craving I had...Egg McMuffin for Sat breakfast, Taco Bell for a late lunch and Sunday munched on peanut M&M's! This morning I weighed the same as Saturday morning so at least the workouts prevented any permanent damage. Back on track today! :)

Kathy,
glad you joined us. I've been watching your other posts, keep us informed how the 8 minutes in the morning goes!

Vickey-MN

Hi guys, just popping in,I haven't worked out yet today, as I had the grandkids. They just left and now I have to take my bird to have her clipped. Hopefully, I am going to work out this evening.
Kathy, I am so glad that you came over here and joined us. I have been reading your posts everyday, also. I printed out the 8 min. workout, and may give it a try, along with my walking.

Good morning everyone! Walked for only 20 mins last night...was really tired. Up this morning & did my 8 Mins -Shoulders & Abs....could only handle 5 lbs for the shoulders. Off to eat my Uncle Sam cereal.......everyone have a great day! :)

Did the Firming tape Wanda, it felt good, I don't feel sore (But I'm willing to bet I won't be saying that tomorrow). I think I should alternate firming and aerobics (finding time to do both will be hard, but maybe some days I will).

Vickey-MN

Goodmorning everyone.
Well, I was lazy yesterday. Had the grandkids and we just layed around and watched movies. We are having a heat wave here, so it was too hot to go outside and do anything. I never did exercise. I am going to this am right after I get done playing on here. Will post later.
Vickey, glad that you like the firming tape. I think alternating is a good idea.
Kathy, have you felt sore yet from doing the 8 minuite workout? I just discovered the Uncle Sam cereal, never heard of it before. It is the suggested cereal for the sbd.
I really like it and could eat more that allowed,lol. Some on the sbd board, can't stomach it, but I love the crunch.
MaryAnn, if you check in here, I just wanted to say how sorry I am about Jammer's brother. That is so sad. ((((MaryAnn and Jammmer))))

Thanks Wanda. Yes, I'm still checking in, but haven't done any exercising this week. I hope to be able to start either Friday or Saturday with the walking and the 8 minutes in the morning.

I'm so glad that you are all sticking with the program! It helps to motivate me.

Yes, I have been sore from some of the 8 Mins exercises...it depends on which muscles are being worked. I'm stronger in some areas than others. That's why I went and bought heavier weights. I'm definitely already feeling soreness in my shoulders from this morning!

I'm not crazy about the Uncle Sam cereal, but it's growing on me. A woman I work with puts it in her "fat free,no sugar added" yogurt with some fruit...I'll have to try that. She loves it. She also tried the pancake recipe in the SBD book and said it was great....I bought the ingredients but haven't made it yet.

So much for walking tonight....I started watching the Shania concert on TV and 2 hours later....it's done and so am I and ready to call it a night!

Did my 8 Mins this morning - Triceps & Biceps. Felt good with the heavier weights. Need to run, have a big day at work today! My son starts Junior High next week and Parent Orientation is tonight. Hopefully, I will be able to sneak some walking in, especially after skipping it last night. Everyone have a great day!

Didn't walk this morning, had Granddaughter over. Am hoping to walk tonight (if it's not too hot to move)

Vickey-MN

Hi everyone. Girls, I have been so bad. I didn't exercise monday or tuesday. I am so ashamed.
Vickey, I know what you mean about having the granddaughter over. When I had mine on monday, I just couldn't take the time to work out.
Kathy, you are doing so great. You are so motivated,keep up the good work.
I did work out this morning. I did the 2mile ab walk, and the bodyflex. I plan to try to fit in the firm tape later.
You guys have a great day. Wanda

Okay I didn't walk yesterday, but I did a new tape this morning...Walk Away the Pounds Express...Walk Strong. 2 miles plus some firming. It was a nice change. But I couldn't tell if the sweat was from the exercise or from the heat here!

Vickey-MN

I skipped walking last night and was in bed by 8:15 and didn't do my 8 Mins this morning. My head/stomach are not feeling well...don't know if it's a bug or the heat/humidity here. I'll see what tonight brings.

I haven't done anything this week, as far as exercise goes. But my desire to exercise is getting greater every day! Today we were at Jammer's family ranch and the kids were doing chins on a bar there. I had the strongest desire to try to do one. Of course I wouldn't embarass myself like that! LOL But I'm feeling the need to work my muscles.

Hi! I did it again today, didn't exercise. Now I am too tired. Gotta get back in the groove.
Kathy, sorry to hear your feeling bad. Hope its not the flu.
MaryAnn, hurry back.
Vicki, I was going to do the firming tape today, too. But I just got lazy. Did you every get any answers on exercising with or without shoes? Wanda

Did the 1 mile power walk this morning..at4:00 no less (I had to be in to work early). Did it barefooted. The responses I got mainly said that it's no big deal weather you wear shoes or not, so I've decided to NOT for now.

Wish I could stick to my diet more, so I doubt I've lost anything this week, probably gained!

Vickey-MN

Ok,I did the 2 mile ab walk this morning, a few stomach crunches, and I did the first set of the 8 min. workout. Off to run errands, see you guys later, Wanda

I felt better last night so I did my 8 Mins that I should have done yesterday morning-quadriceps & hamstrings. This morning I did 8 Mins - calves and glutes....ouch!

Going to try and walk tonight especially since the weather isn't so hot & humid today.

Firming tape this morning, I'll probably feel it tomorrow.

Vickey-MN

Did 8 Mins - Inner & Outer Thighs this morning. I'm beginning to notice some real definition in my arms and legs. Still too much fat covering those toned muscles in my abs....LOL Have to go get my haircut, but am going to go walking when I return. The weather is beautiful in Chicago today....want to get out and enjoy before the rain returns on Monday! Everyone have a wonderful day!! :)

Goodmorning everyone. Just finished the 2mile ab walk and a few ab crunches. Kathy, I am going to start the 8 min. workout tomorrow morning. I did it once this week but didn't stick with it. I have been lazy with week, starting tomorrow morning,I plan to get with the program.

I'm with you, Wanda! Tomorrow morning. I plan to do the 8 minutes in the morning and then do the WATP after work. I love to walk outdoors, just wish I had someone to walk with. I will probably alternate the WATP with walks at the track. (There is sure to be someone there to walk with) Our track goes around the football field and there is an exercise I do on the bleachers for my abs. It works those muscles like no other exercise I've ever done! I used to walk one mile around the track, then do my ab exercises and some steps (18"ers) on the bleachers, then do 4 or 5 more miles on the track. I felt wonderful!!! I had to stop doing the steps because my legs were getting too muscular. I had so much energy that I couldn't hold still. I sure wish I could get back in that condition again.

I hope this coming week is a great week for everyone!

MaryAnn,I wish that I had someone to walk with too. You come on over here and we'll walk together. I live in a rural area and I don't like walking down the long country roads by myself. Never know what might happen. Wish I had a dog. It sounds like you used to do a very vigorous workout. What ab workout did you do on the bleaches, can you do it on a coffee table, lol. See ya tomorrow, don't forget now.