Turbo Jammers 3/9-3/15

Lyn_Matthews

Hello Turbo Jammers,
I am considering purchasing turbo jam but I am not sure what package to get. There are "turbo jam maximum results" and "turbo jam fat burning elite". I am 39 and already fairly fit. My first goal is to loose fat. I already have a good muscle base under all this padding I have conquered Gunnar Petersons Core secrets and am looking to get past this plateau that I have hit. For someone who has not done turbo jam before, which one of the above turbo jams would you ladies recommend to someone like me?

Since you are looking to burn fat you may want to get the Fat Burning Elite... but I think you would get results from either. Please feel free to discuss this with 3Babybeans. She is currently our resident Beachbody know it all ( u Sara). I hope that whatever you purchase you will stick with us and let us know what you think of it. Welcome to the group!

megan0313

Hi. I just started on this site today. I've been doing turbo jam for about 3 weeks now and LOVING IT. between turbo jam (and about a month of yoga before it) and eating better I've managed to lose 15 pounds so far!!! I still have 13 more to go until I reach my target weight.

Anyways, I was wondering when you put your exercise in for the day where do you put turbo jam? Under aerobics or what?

Thanks guys!

Hi and Welcome to the thread!
Congratulations on your weight loss!! Before i got my HRM I logged Turbo Jam under Kickboxing, and it was fairly accurate when I compared it to my actual calories burned with the HRM. i think some of the ladies have used high intensity aerobics though and I don't remember what the difference is. Maybe they have some suggestions.
:flowerforyou:

Lyn_Matthews

Lyn I live in Eagle Mountain, which is west of Lehi. We moved out here a year ago from Orem. BUT I'm originally an Idaho girl!! Born and raised. Where are you in Idaho? Hello neighbor. LOL at the crazy Utah drivers. I so agree. I just hang out in my home by the mountains and stay away from the freeway and any busy road. They are just about done with our Walmart and so then I'll never have to leave Eagle Mtn. Except on date night and then DH does the driving. Also, I just wanted you to know that I remember those days so well. I used to joke that I was like Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons, probably before your time, but she used to come out to take care of everyone's needs and then back in the closet she'd go. That's what life was like when the kids were little. Always taking care of everyone else's needs and no one caring about yours. Which is why you must INSIST on putting yourself first! No one else will do it for you, you've gotta do it. Sounds self centered, but it's so not. Besides if you don't take care of you, you can't take care of others. Fill your well my friend. Always, always fill your well!! Okay, that's my lecture for the day. lol

hugs to all
michele

Michele I'm currently in Boise/Meridian but I spent some time in Idaho Falls/Island Park/Rexburg area. I LOVE the Jetsons. (before my time HA!) Rosie is a good description of how I feel. Thank you for your encouragement and understanding. I try to put myself first...but sometimes I do feel selfish about it. I'm sure this is just a hurdle I need to overcome.

Lyn_Matthews

Hi. I just started on this site today. I've been doing turbo jam for about 3 weeks now and LOVING IT. between turbo jam (and about a month of yoga before it) and eating better I've managed to lose 15 pounds so far!!! I still have 13 more to go until I reach my target weight.

Anyways, I was wondering when you put your exercise in for the day where do you put turbo jam? Under aerobics or what?

Thanks guys!

Like Megan before I got my HRM I logged it as kickboxing. It was pretty close. I'm so happy to hear that you love TJ. Congrats on your weight loss so far and Welcome to the group.

micheleg7

Lyn I was born in Boise, grew up in McCall and Nampa. WOOHOOO fellow Idahoan!

Lyn_Matthews

Well I got PK&J in today and then I walked to the school, played with the kids at the park and then walked home....I got lots of exercise :happy:

Tomorrow I wont be working out. I'm getting my hair colored and cut and then we are having company over for dinner and games. I'm hoping to still get my walk in but probably not, it'll all depend on how long I'm at the salon. I will have 2 additional children tomorrow, Payton AND my hubby :noway: So I will be running around all morning and then I get the afternoon away...I guess it's a fair trade

Okay :explode: :mad: :explode: Hubby just walked in to tell me that he spent 200 bucks today on motobike gear to go with his new dirt bike....the dirt bike he bought with the money he got from selling his street bike. The same street bike that he bought last year to save money on gas (oh and left me alone in the hospital on day 3 after the baby was born, my mega emotional day, so that he could go register it!) So he says he wants to buy a house but he's not saving any money to do so. I bought ALL of Christmas!!! I will be the one to fund a vacation if we take one (thinking about not since he doesn't have any money to contribute) and he goes out and spends money like it doesn't matter. F@&%!!!!! It's taking everything I have to sit here at the computer and not scream at him. Granted it's his money....but Christmas was my money and he agreed to pay me back and now he runs out and imo WASTES 2000 bucks UGH!!!!!!!

I think I need to go for another walk!

Lyn_Matthews

Lyn I was born in Boise, grew up in McCall and Nampa. WOOHOOO fellow Idahoan!

I was born in Rexburg, lived in Idaho Falls for about 3 years before my parents moved us to Wyoming. In 2000 I moved back to Idaho Falls then in 2005 I moved over here.

I can honestly say that I love it here! I grew up in a very small town (10,000 ish) and we didn't have CRAP to do. There is ALWAYS something to do here. I love that there are 4 parks that are close to take my kids too. We don't have to go to the same one over and over and over. And when I'm really feeling adventurous we find one across town that we've never been too (okay I'm more adventurous than that but you kwim) Downtown provides so many different things from sports and music to bars and restaurants. I can see myself living here for a LONG time!

I haven't been up to McCall yet, but I really want to go...preferably in the fall. Nampa...well lets just say I avoid it like the plague!!

Lyn_Matthews

I got on the scale this morning (addict) and I was at my goal weight! I was telling my black team that it's like my body just gave up & said, "FINE! JUST LEAVE ME ALONE! I'LL GIVE IT TO YOU!!!" I'm not posting it on my ticker yet b/c I'm afraid it'll jump back up again the next few days & Wednesday is my "offical" weigh-in day so I'm trying to hold off until then. Trying. :bigsmile:

This made me laugh! I hope your 2 lbs stays gone!! keepin my fingers crossed for you!

Dragonfly11

Hi All,
Just finished trying out an old Firm dvd that I used to think was really challenging.....well it's no longer that hard. I managed to get my heart rate up during the cardio portion ( it alternates between cardio and weights for 60 min) but I think I'm stronger now and my endurance has increased. I kept doing extra plyo during the sections where you have a choice. Pretty cool. Problem is I don't know how to track it. I just split it between general aerobic and strength training. Really must get a HRM one of these days.
Just wanted to check in ; hope all have pleasant dreams,

Janet

megan0313

I will have 2 additional children tomorrow, Payton AND my hubby

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Lyn, you've probably seen this one before, but I love it...hope it will give you a little laugh today

FALL CLASSES FOR MEN
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY Monday,JANUARY 19, 2009
NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVELOF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM.

Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays --- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll --- Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.
Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and
Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub? --- Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor ---
Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturday at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.
Class 5
After Dinner Dishes --- Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 6
Loss Of Identity --- Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:00 PM.
Class 7
Learning How To Find Things --- Starting With Looking In The Right Places
And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum .
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours
Class 8
Health Watch --- Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 9
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost --- Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesday at 6:00 PM Location to be determined.
Class 10
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday noon, 2 hours.
Class 11
Learning to Live --- Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing .
Tuesday at 7:00 PM, location to be determined.
Class 12
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours ! Beginning at 7:00 PM.
Class 13
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy --- Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates
and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.
Class 14
The Stove/Oven --- What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.
Tuesday at 6:00 PM, location to be determined. < /FONT>
Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.!

3babybeans

Hello Turbo Jammers,
I am considering purchasing turbo jam but I am not sure what package to get. There are "turbo jam maximum results" and "turbo jam fat burning elite". I am 39 and already fairly fit. My first goal is to loose fat. I already have a good muscle base under all this padding I have conquered Gunnar Petersons Core secrets and am looking to get past this plateau that I have hit. For someone who has not done turbo jam before, which one of the above turbo jams would you ladies recommend to someone like me?

Since you are looking to burn fat you may want to get the Fat Burning Elite... but I think you would get results from either. Please feel free to discuss this with 3Babybeans. She is currently our resident Beachbody know it all ( u Sara). I hope that whatever you purchase you will stick with us and let us know what you think of it. Welcome to the group!

Aww, thanks, Lyn! I think. :huh: :laugh: Thank you to you, too, Kelly! I only have a minute b/c I'm packing up the kids to go to the gym for my "free personal training session" *eye roll* I'm so not looking forward to it, but anyways....

I think it would be a safe bet to go with either one. The Max. Results package comes with a 20 min. cardio routine, 40ish minute cardio routine, the Learn & Burn (which helps you master the TJ moves), the 40 min. scultping dvd (which I think is actually a lot of fun for weight training), and a 20 min. Ab routine. It is a good place to start, but if you don't want the sculpting & ab routine, then it would be a safe bet to buy the Fat Burning Elite. You just don't get the "learning" 'dvd with that so you'd be on your own with learning how to "properly" do the moves, kwim? Either way!

My website is up & running except for the fact I don't have my picture up yet. I have GOT to remember to do that (I hate pics of myself so I need to get a new one :grumble:)

http://www.milliondollarbody.com/bbst/homepage.php?homepage_Username=SJBalsmeyer

I'm thinking about paying a little extra $ & giving it my own name. Any suggestions? oh! And if you read it & see anything you think I should change, let me know!

3babybeans

Well I got PK&J in today and then I walked to the school, played with the kids at the park and then walked home....I got lots of exercise :happy:

Tomorrow I wont be working out. I'm getting my hair colored and cut and then we are having company over for dinner and games. I'm hoping to still get my walk in but probably not, it'll all depend on how long I'm at the salon. I will have 2 additional children tomorrow, Payton AND my hubby :noway: So I will be running around all morning and then I get the afternoon away...I guess it's a fair trade

Okay :explode: :mad: :explode: Hubby just walked in to tell me that he spent 200 bucks today on motobike gear to go with his new dirt bike....the dirt bike he bought with the money he got from selling his street bike. The same street bike that he bought last year to save money on gas (oh and left me alone in the hospital on day 3 after the baby was born, my mega emotional day, so that he could go register it!) So he says he wants to buy a house but he's not saving any money to do so. I bought ALL of Christmas!!! I will be the one to fund a vacation if we take one (thinking about not since he doesn't have any money to contribute) and he goes out and spends money like it doesn't matter. F@&%!!!!! It's taking everything I have to sit here at the computer and not scream at him. Granted it's his money....but Christmas was my money and he agreed to pay me back and now he runs out and imo WASTES 2000 bucks UGH!!!!!!!

I think I need to go for another walk!

Sweet goodness, Lyn. *hugs* I'm sorry your hubby is being such a pita about this. It is especially hard when you aren't on the same page about money. I hope he sees how upset you were about it so it doesn't happen again!

megan0313

So Sara, does this mean we can order stuff now? This is so cool...I'll be checking out the site shortly

3babybeans

So Sara, does this mean we can order stuff now? This is so cool...I'll be checking out the site shortly

I'm nearly positive that you can start ordering stuff from me now. Naptime today will be devoted to that. I've been "training" all week with their videos & stuff, but there's no "Now you're ready!" type message that I've got. :laugh: Ack!

I meant to say that the thing you posted about men was hilarious! :laugh: I especially liked the group session for peeing in the toilet. HA! Luckily, I don't have this problem with my hubby or my oldest son (yet), but I'm sure my boys will test me at some point.

gottaluvboyz

Lyn...OMGoodness your DH is a dirt bike freak as well?! My husband races (used to work at a Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda dealership selling "toys" as well). I'm sure Sara would attest to how much I complain about Eric buying/selling/trading. It's crazy! My husband is 30 and since he has been 16 has owned over 200 dirt bikes/snowmobiles/4 wheelers/etc. Yes, we know how many as he keeps a spreadsheet of what he has bought, what he put into it, what he sold it for/bought for, etc etc (can you tell he was a business major w/ a minor in Account.) "We" have pictures of all said toys as well. He does this w/ vehicles too. I joke that I'm glad the kiddos and I don't come w/ titles or we would be sold for the right price lol.

You crack me up about buying something when your baby was a few days old. During my c-section w/ Garrett (our 2nd) DH asked right then if we could get Parker (our first) a dirt bike for his upcoming 2nd b-day. Honestly, it was a great time to ask...I would have said yes to anything. Our 2 year old was pretty happy come his b-day and he has been riding for about 2 years now. Ok, I'm done

Sara...off to check out the website!

megan0313

Sara, just checked out the site! it's so...OFFICIAL!!! :laugh: :laugh: You must be so proud! I'm so excited for you. Love your bio too. I'm really thinking of getting the Chalean Extreme...what do you think of the regular vs. the deluxe version...the deluxe is so much more expensive (and the regular's not cheap to begin with). But I know how I am, and I'll want every single Chalene product available...:grumble: Plus I'll have to go buy weights to start it....i just don't know what to do

megan0313

OK Ladies...I've just wasted the entire morning talking and reading about TJ...now I have to get my butt moving and do some. :laugh: I'm feeling PK&J today :drinker:

have a great day everyone!
:flowerforyou:

amanda15

Megan ~ You are too sweet! And I LOVE the men classes!!!

Janet ~ I would LOVE the meal ideas. Just whenever you get the chance

Michelle~ Where are you located? You mentioned Eagle Mountain. I think we have an eagle mtn in east tn.

To the rest of you Thanks for the welcome! I haven't had a chance to watch the videos but hopefully today...actually hope to work out. Wanna do something!!!

amanda15

Oh this may be a silly question....but they are telling me to eat 1200 calories a day. Now if I exercise and burn say 300...do I eat an additional 300? I'm confused??? 1200 calories doesn't seem like a whole lot, but of course I've quit eating what i want when I want.

micheleg7

Megan the classes for men was the funniest thing ever. Thanks for the crack up this morning!

Amanda WELCOME! I'm in Eagle Mtn. Utah. And I think the theory is that you eat your 1200 calories but can eat the extra calories you earn if you're hungry and need them. I usually dip into mine somewhat cause 1200 calories is not alot, but there are some days when the 1200 is enough. I say, listen to your body, if you're hungry eat them!

Lyn sorry about the DH drama again today. Men are an interesting species, that's for sure. Glad you're enjoying Boise. My DH's parents lived there for years, they've since moved on and I miss being able to go to Boise to visit. Especially love the Mall and the Edwards Movie theaters. Fun!! And of course I have very fond memories of the Zoo and feeding the ducks at Ann Morrison Park. Enjoy all the fun parks!!

My DH is coming home this morning so I'm not getting a workout in but I'll count it as my rest day. Maybe once he's napped I can talk him into taking a walk with me. It's chilly out but the sun is shining and it's a gorgeous day.

Hugs to all this morning
michele

Lyn_Matthews

Oh this may be a silly question....but they are telling me to eat 1200 calories a day. Now if I exercise and burn say 300...do I eat an additional 300? I'm confused??? 1200 calories doesn't seem like a whole lot, but of course I've quit eating what i want when I want.

Eat your exercise calories. All of them! Some people only eat half of them and some don't eat them at all but if you are hungry know that you CAN and SHOULD eat them all. Listen to your body and do what works for you!

There are lots of threads on here about eating your exercise cals, when you get a moment it would be to your benefit to read them. I know they help me understand how the body works and how to get to most from "the plan."

Lyn_Matthews

Lyn...OMGoodness your DH is a dirt bike freak as well?! My husband races (used to work at a Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda dealership selling "toys" as well). I'm sure Sara would attest to how much I complain about Eric buying/selling/trading. It's crazy! My husband is 30 and since he has been 16 has owned over 200 dirt bikes/snowmobiles/4 wheelers/etc. Yes, we know how many as he keeps a spreadsheet of what he has bought, what he put into it, what he sold it for/bought for, etc etc (can you tell he was a business major w/ a minor in Account.) "We" have pictures of all said toys as well. He does this w/ vehicles too. I joke that I'm glad the kiddos and I don't come w/ titles or we would be sold for the right price lol.

You crack me up about buying something when your baby was a few days old. During my c-section w/ Garrett (our 2nd) DH asked right then if we could get Parker (our first) a dirt bike for his upcoming 2nd b-day. Honestly, it was a great time to ask...I would have said yes to anything. Our 2 year old was pretty happy come his b-day and he has been riding for about 2 years now. Ok, I'm done

Men and their toys...I don't think we will ever understand them. Your hubby seems to be very ummmm organized about his toys :laugh: I like how you said "we" HAHAHAHA. I don't have anything against the toys themselves, it's just the logic behind it. He wants to buy a house but we need to save money in order to do it, but instead of saving his money he buys a new toy. I'm half tempted to run out and buy something absolutely useless just so he sees things from my side

Lyn_Matthews

Megan thank you for the humor this morning!

I need to share something rather funny (and then hopefully this will be the end of my "hubby hater" posts). In my Parenting magazine there was an article about "Mad at Dad." It talked about all the typical things men do that upset us mommies ie NOT being able to multi task, not helping with chores, not taking responsiblity for the family, and that men seems to get more "me" time then mommies. I had hubby read the article because it hit so close to home. Apparently he didn't understand it cuz it made no impact at all :mad:

On my way to the grocery store to pick up stuff for dinner and dessert.
Those of you that are running away for the weekend I hope you have a great time. I found out last night hubby made reservations at the new restaurant in town for Saturday. Hopefully we can discuss things over good food.

I don't know if I will get a chance to check back in so have a great day....hubby is yelling at the baby to go to sleep (yeah like that will work) gotta go!!

amanda15

Lyn ~ I so sympathize with you on the hubby. Just want to say, give him a ittle credit...he did make reservations for you

Ok, off to do a little more work. I got to eat lunch with my son at school. So much fun! But he cried when I left He is having such a hard time with the divorce and it was 2 years ago. Sigh!

3babybeans

Lyn...OMGoodness your DH is a dirt bike freak as well?! My husband races (used to work at a Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda dealership selling "toys" as well). I'm sure Sara would attest to how much I complain about Eric buying/selling/trading. It's crazy! My husband is 30 and since he has been 16 has owned over 200 dirt bikes/snowmobiles/4 wheelers/etc. Yes, we know how many as he keeps a spreadsheet of what he has bought, what he put into it, what he sold it for/bought for, etc etc (can you tell he was a business major w/ a minor in Account.) "We" have pictures of all said toys as well. He does this w/ vehicles too. I joke that I'm glad the kiddos and I don't come w/ titles or we would be sold for the right price lol.

You crack me up about buying something when your baby was a few days old. During my c-section w/ Garrett (our 2nd) DH asked right then if we could get Parker (our first) a dirt bike for his upcoming 2nd b-day. Honestly, it was a great time to ask...I would have said yes to anything. Our 2 year old was pretty happy come his b-day and he has been riding for about 2 years now. Ok, I'm done

Men and their toys...I don't think we will ever understand them. Your hubby seems to be very ummmm organized about his toys :laugh: I like how you said "we" HAHAHAHA. I don't have anything against the toys themselves, it's just the logic behind it. He wants to buy a house but we need to save money in order to do it, but instead of saving his money he buys a new toy. I'm half tempted to run out and buy something absolutely useless just so he sees things from my side

May I suggest a pull up bar from my beachbody store? :laugh: Well, it would be completely useless at MY house at least. LOL

I'll BBL. I just read this & had to comment. hehehe Off to get the monsters down for a nap!

Dragonfly11

Love the Man Class!
As for useless items how about ye old "Ab Lounger" - it did double duty as a clothes rack all in our home!!!! Men certainly are um,different. My DH is a toy freak too - guess that's something else we all have in common. An ad came in the mail from AT &T about a new "pre-approved" cell phone offer and I think DH actually salivated, lol. I promptly threw it in the trash can - another cell is the last thing we need. He will buy a used car at the drop of a hat ~ it's just totally nuts to me!! We're supposed to be saving money and cutting down on expenses..... At least I've been able to get him to call me and discuss it before he buys (not that it really has any impact on the final decision ~ i'm not completely dillusional :laugh: )
Checking in today with Fat Blaster! I hopefully will get in CP3 when I get home.

Drevansmom ~ hope your anniversary dinner in wonderful and you all get to have good food and good conversation! Hey, aren't you going to the salon today??? Good for you ~ treat yourself to something special
Megan ~ Thanks for the laugh this morning!!! Hope your PB & J goes as planned
Babybeans - can's wait to check out the site I was thinking about extreme and yoga booty ballet too!

Big ((((HUGS))) to all I missed and have a great day

Janet

micheleg7

Lyn LOL at the hubby yelling at the baby to go to sleep. Did it work?

Just got back from a walk around the neighborhood with DH. Good talk, fresh air, blue sky, it was a good thing.

hugs
michele

amanda15

Well, I just did it!!! I just did my first learn & burn and it was fabulous! So much fun!!! I hope to do it tomorrow too! Woohoo! Off to get a shower! All the kids are going to their other parents and my boyfriend and I are car searching for me and date night!!! Woohoo!

megan0313

WTG Amanda! It's a blast isn't it! Car shopping...how fun! Enjoy your date night!!!:flowerforyou:

gottaluvboyz

Hi everyone! Just have a quick minute to check in w/ TS and 20 min I need to finish cleaning the house prior to my mom watching the kiddos for us this weekend. Hoping to get up early tomorrow to get in P,K,&J before we begin celebrating!