Turbo Jammers 8/10-8/16

Howdy ladies! I've been slammed at work and busy at night so its been a few days. I fell into the old cycle of having no energy - because I wasn't working out enough. Well tonight I started the couch to 5 k running plan and it felt pretty darn good. I live in Minnesota and I want to get some outdoor time in while I still can. Since I'll run 3 days a week I think I'll do the TJ abs the opposite days with some strength training. I'll get back on all the cardio videos when the weather sucks again. :happy:

Welcome newcomers (or people newer than me) :flowerforyou:

Hello!

Just checking in before I hit the hay- I did 10 minutes of circuit training (10 minute solutions boot camp) and then cardio party- burned off my extra 400 calories

Jules- I heard that couch to 5k is amazing! let me know how you like it!

I decided next week (on Monday) I'm going to start the advanced month of TJ- I mixed it up a little bit by adding in Turbosculpt the first week instead of one of the Cardioparties. I'm also going to try to jog/walk for 30 minutes 3 days a week.

Have a great one!
~Erica

Good Morning All! I was up bright and early and decided I needed to really get my sweat on so I popped in Hip Hop Abs 2...WOW! I have NEVER sweated that bad in all my life! It was GREAT! I love hip hop dancing, so I really put everything into it. I followed up with Tamilee Webb's I Want Those Buns...Ooh, that hurts...but good hurt! I'm ready to start the day strong!

Erica- Way to go girl! You amaze me with your strength throughout the whole sore shoulder deal. I had a sore foot a few weeks ago from a Yoga injury (yeah, my balance isn't so good) and I really had to force myself to want to do anything. It's hard when you're in pain! Congrats on teh 8 pounds. I know how you feel...I've been working out 6 days/week and watching what I eat and have only dropped 3 pounds in almost 5 months. All I keep telling myself is that I look better than I did and my clothes fit better, so I've got to be happy with that. There are so many things that can affect the weight on the scale...water weight being one of them. I have always retained a ton of water! Keep up with what you're doing...eventually it will come off!

Jules-A fellow Minnesotan, so excited to see you on here. Where do you live? I'm on the Farmington/Lakeville/Apple Valley/Rosemount border. I just got into running a couple months ago and love it. But, I'm waiting for this darn humid/hot weather to pass so I can run outside again. I'd pass out if I went out in this stuff!

Have a great day everyone!!

Good morning all!
Is anyone else ready for the weekend? I did some yoga over lunch yesterday and then CE Extreme Abs (hold crap-she is NOT messing around on that workout!) and then a 20 min walk..little toasty out there!
This am was my morning run..my calorie burn is off the charts today with the heat. I guess that's ok..then I can eat more I still have to get Extreme yet!

Lilangel: I usually have my off day set as a day that I am busy or active anyway (like cleaning house, etc) then I don't think much of not working out! I do sometimes do lighter stuf on "off" day too..as long as your body feels good it's ok..but if it's hurting give er a rest...you are doing great!
Ghanie: Glad you are liking CE..and awesome the hubby is joining in! I can't get Jason to do it...he hasn't even seen it..just being a stubborn man..heavin forbid we listen to me (you know the personal trainer!).
Ellie: I work out a lot..but in shorter duration. My schedule doesn't allow for much longer than 45 min at at a time..so I usually do cardio in am and then shorter strength or flexibility later! Keep rockin it out girl...we'll be here for ya! :flowerforyou:
Erica: You do so well at dealing with changes etc! As far as getting up in the am..it just takes consistency...it's hard at first but you get used to it to a point where your body craves it..mine feels off if I don't get up now! I won't lie..it isn't easy right out the shoot-but if you stick with it it's worth it! Get it done and then you don't have to worry something will come up later-and your metabolism is all REVVED up! Are you a morning person? On the weight-I too have been up a few pounds this week and it's not due to diet or fitness-mine I think is due to heat/retaining water. Are you in the heat a lot?
Jules: Way to go girl...you hit the head on the nail..to get more energy be active! I started running 5 years ago..it takes time to build up and get used to it..but I love it now! Way to rock it out!
Megan: Hello my dear-how was your trip?
Erika: Way to rock it out girl! You can always do early am for running in the heat..your body adjusts to it eventually! Mine slowly adapts in the spring and fall to the changing weather..as long as there are not drastic temp shifts!:laugh:
Spiralgirl: Glad to see you keepin it real and rockin it out each day...see you are a regular now!

Have a happy and healty day all!
Casey:flowerforyou:

Hey there all! Today I finally got back on the wagon, and just finished Total Body Blast. OMG! I forgot what a workout that one is, but I do love it! I feel so ashamed of myself lately. In 2006 I lost 52 pounds and have since gained back all but 12 of them! So embarrassing! I can really feel what gaining it back is doing to my body as well. More tired, back pain, foot pain, etc......... So, I don't know what it's going to take to stick to this, but I really need to. Anyway, hope you are all having a good day, and keep up the great work!

Mandi

Mandi, we are all here to help you stay on track! We all login here daily to report our workout for the day, to hold us accountable. Feel free to join in!

Wow, first time doing Burn Interval and Ab Burner ... let's just say I really needed that chocolate milk today :laugh:, ouch! I actually had to skimp on a few reps ... good stuff.

One more work night until I actually get a day off, my first in almost two weeks :sick:.

Janet, consider taking photos and measurements. The scale is normally not my friend and hasn't been during most of my journey, but the camera was often the kindest when the scale was being cruel :laugh:.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome everyone! I'm excited to be here, and I really think these boards will be a great help! Will check back later! Have a great day! Keep up the great work.

Mandi

Happy Friday!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. My short day yesterday turned in to a long day and as a result it turned into a rest day. I have a 3 day weekend and I can't wait to enjoy it after working for 100 hours in 7 days straight :happy: I even got my rear out of bed this morning and went for a 15 minute run and a 20 minute brisk walk back! My brother and his gf are visiting so I probably won't be able to hang out with Chalene but we're going site seeing so we'll be walking around a lot. My husband told me that my legs look thinner last night:happy:

Angel- thanks for the encouragement- sounds like you're kicking butt with your workouts.
Mandi- I look forward to hearing from you everyday--> this message board has helped keep me on track and I'm sure it can do the same for you! Welcome!:drinker:
Megan- glad you're doing well!
Ghanie- hope you enjoy your day off!
Janet- welcome back! Thanks for being a great inspiration to us all!
Casey- I haven't been out too much but it's VERY hot here. I'm hoping you're right about the water retention/etc. I should listen to you all and take measurement. I'm going to do that today for real!
Erika- thanks for the vote of confidence. You are such a trooper!

Have a terrific day everyone! Thanks for all the kindness you've shown me and the support. I can't even begin to tell you all how much this message board means to me!:flowerforyou:

Thanks enough cheese for the day...
~Erica

It's Friday everyone!! YAYY!!! I only work til noon so I'm PUMPED to get home and make a fantasic lunch! Then after probably do some biking and my CE- it's Burn It Off and Recharge today though so I might do that a little later in the afternoon and fill in the gap with some TJ! I've got weekends off in August so I'm super excited that means I can get in lots of workouts!:happy:
Well that's it for now, Just checking in! Hope you all have a great afternoon! I'll be back later I'm sure!

Good morning! I weighed in today and have lost 3 pounds since last Friday! Very happy about that.

Yesterday was my rest day. I walked for 40 minutes on my lunch but didn't do much after that.

I ordered CE today. It should be here next week. I'm not sure when I'll start it but I really didn't want to wait any longer. I also found it used minus the thigh toner band (which I have) for $54.99. I HAD to get it!! I did an assessment of the weights we have on hand. Between my husband and I...we have a pretty decent collection of free weights in a pretty wide weight range. I should be okay until I can afford the much cooler Bowflex weights. Question though...what is the 7th DVD that I've seen being sold alone?

I am off of work until Wednesday. I am trying to gradually switch my workouts to the morning while I"m off.
The plan for today is one of the longer cardios and turbo sculpt.

Have a great Friday everyone!

Good afternoon jammers!:bigsmile:
Been busy at work today-and I booked some stuff for my cruise yesterday. I also got news from Jason that he can take me away in two weeks now...so MN folks we are coming your way!
I did CE Push 3 last night...man those one legged sumos are tough! I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT! :laugh: This am I did some treadmill sprints and an incline walk. Just yoga left for today.

Mandi: We are here for you girl! Use the team or us individually as you need..we are all here for advice or motivation..we all work together:flowerforyou:

Janet; Good to see ya girl! I think we've all had the scale do that..honestly it isn't always the eating-you def have to look at how you look, feel (do pics or measurements if you have to). I had the same thing happen..but I work out and eat good so not even gonna worry-although not cool to see that # Chilin...is always a good thing from time to time:glasses:

Ghanie: Those Burn Int kill at first..but it gets easier with time..those lunge jump shots, triceps, and burpees used to kill me..now totally manageable. You'll be a rockstar at it in no time! Good advice from you as always:flowerforyou:

Megan: You go turbo girl! Isn't your turbokick class coming up? Yes Extreme abs is EXTREME..yowza!

Lilangel: Great to see you rockin out CE! I logged my weights and after each one would notate if I needed to go down, stay same, or go up next time. It's hard to remember w/o! I Salmon! You go girl!

Erica: Your hubbie deserves a kudos..good for him to notice AND acknowledge! You are doing great at adjusting to your schedule..just stay active and you'll be fine...way to stay positive!:flowerforyou: You motivate me just as much as you say we all do...it's a TEAM!

Jules: I am from IA..trust me..I KNOW the humidity:laugh: Keep it real girl...you are doing great!

Erika: Way to rock it out early! HOT here too! Rain this weekend..hopefully not for my 11.5 mile run!

Spiralgirl: Well hot dog you are gonna be a CE girl! There are 7 DVDs (1-Orientation for weights/bands/kitchen, 3-Burn/Push/Lean, 2-Cardio/Core/Recharge, 1-Motivation CD) and 2 books (1-Program, 1-Nutrition). There is also an 8th DVD that you can add that Ghanie mentioned that is an upgrade. You don't have to have the Bowflex weights to be effective..they are just easier to use! Can't wait to hear how it goes for you!

Keep it real girls!:glasses:
Casey

Good AM girls! I woke up today with all good intentions of getting my TJ CardioPartyMix1 in, but my thighs are SORE!:sad: Must have been something in that Burn It Off that my body liked--haha--probably those Screamers! Anyway, I decided to take a little time this morning to relax, let my muscles warm up, eat my breakfast and I will hit my biking asap! I am going to push through this because I know once I do my muscles will thank me for the stretching!!! Plan is CP and TJ Booty Sculpt (if my legs don't kill!:grumble: )
In need of some encouragement-I just keep telling myself I can DO IT! haha
Oh, one more question--I have been getting quite a few charlie horses again first this in the AM when I do that "in bed groggy stretch":laugh: - but NOT pleasant! Any suggestions?? I drink plenty of water! I've heard that it can be potassium and/or calcium deficiency too but I eat a least a banana a day and dairy products as well! OUCH!:devil:
Have a good afternoon everyone! I'll check back later

I just finished Burn it Off and Recharge and I can see why you might have a charlie horse, hehe. I'll have to see if I end up with one tomorrow.

I had a good night's sleep last night. I forgot how well I slept in my own bed :laugh:. I'm scheduled to have both Monday and Tuesday night off so hopefully the sky will clear up enough to get a glimpse of the meteor shower sometime.

I don't think I can think of the Recharge video as flexibility training. I'm pretty flexible and was craving some deeper stretches. The breathing in the beginning was really relaxing so I might just latch that part onto my hacked up stretch routine from Classical Stretch and X Stretch.

Good morning everyone ..
I am new to this website and the message board ..
I have been turbo jam off and on for a long time .. I do love it .. I just get into those stages where I get lazy and just don't do it .. But this time .. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN .. this is a great site that I actually saw someone talk about it on WOWY site so I thought I would check i out ..

I did Turbo Jam Cardio Party this morning first thing .. and then tonight when I get home from my daughters hockey games, I am going to do Kick, Punch and Jam ..
My goal right now is to do at least 5 days a week .. need to lose the last of my weight .. IT IS DRIVING ME MENTAL !!! My starting weight was 240lbs then at the end of June I was 160 but I put on 14lbs over the summer and I feel terrible ..

Back up and at it !!!! I am down 4lbs the past couple of weeks, back to working out at least 4-5 days a week and eating really good .. and drinking lots of water ..

Well should be going .. I am having another workout at 7pm if anyone is interested in joining on Wowy, I will be there

Denise


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