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I bought it like a year ago. I too thought it looked like fun. I tried it once and it was WAY too complicated for me. The video has an aerobics type feel to it. It was done too fast for me to keep up. Even after watching the instruction DVD I still had a hard time doing the moves. I even paid a little extra (or maybe it…

I LOVE BODY PUMP!!! It's a great way for me to get in the weight lifting/toning that I might not otherwise do. I'm slightly uncomfortable with going into the free weights room because it's always full of nothing but guys. So doing the BP classes, I can still get toned. We're currently on 72. I like some of the tracks...…

I haven't, but thought about it once when I saw the commercial. Then a friend mentioned that it would probably be a waste of money. Just drink a glass of water before every meal and that should fill you up just the same. If it was me, I wouldn't waste money on it. But I've never met anyone who's had them and said if there…

I tried it about 2 years ago. Thinking if all the food (mostly) was there it would be rather easy to eat healthy. The food was good... some of it. The pancake mix was my favorite! The lunch/dinners like spaghetti or whatever they were... they were NASTY. Not sure if it was the texture more than the flavor... I don't…

I have a Polar F6 monitor. I've had it for about a year now. I LOVE IT! I couldn't imagine working out without it! It's especially helpful when doing body pump or other finess class where a machine is not used. I know how much I burn in the workout and I don't have to guess. I enjoy trying to beat (or match) my previous…

Unfortunately, I didn't get to make it to the class. One of my co-workers called in sick, so I had to close. So I'm going to do my best to get there this next Wednesday! But the same co-worker is off all next week, (sigh) so I might have to close that day too. I hope not. I am determined to make a class! Did you get a…

If you have a HRM with the chest strap it will be way more accurate than one without. I have a Polar F6 (got it for around $100 at Sports Authority) and I absolutely LOVE IT! I don't know how I ever worked out without it! It keeps track of just about everything. I love being able to see the percentage of fat burned after…

Thanks, Tami! I think based on most comments, I'm going to attend at least one class (maybe more) and then go from there. Next class is tomorrow evening. Can't wait!

Based on all the great advice I've been given I'm going to do a few classes. Then go from there. I get bored doing the same DVDs over and over. Not that I do the same one day after day. I have all my Jillian Michaels DVDs memorized pretty much. I just know when I'm doing them that I know what move comes next. Not that I…

That's the bestest idea ever! I'm going to try and make the class tomorrow evening. Just hope boss will let me leave 20 minutes early so I can make it. The gym is 30 minutes (if traffic isn't bad) from where I work.

Whoot! Go you! (happy dance)

Hi, NoMoreGorda! I know! Tons of good advice! I have to reply like crazy now. Hehe. I think I'm definitely going to give it a try. My schedule just got all crazy, but I'm still hoping to catch tomorrow's class at 5:30pm. From work to the gym it takes about that long! So I hope I can leave early. I would LOVE to become a…

Just read my manual. You are correct. I haven't heard how much it costs to have the battery changed. Guess I'll have to wait and see. But if it's anywhere from $50-70 or more, I might as well just buy a new one. I have a light pink one (I love pink!) and the outside of the wrist straps are dirty and I can't seem to get…

Luckily I haven't had my battery die yet. Although I haven't even had mine a year yet. From what I remember reading in the manual you can take it to a watch repair man (or woman) to have the battery changed. Because it's water resistant, there's a special machine they use to put it back together to insure that it's sealed…

I just did her "No More Trouble Zones" yesterday and my body is hurting today. Every time I sit, stand, move it's a little sore. It's a good sore, but still annoying. Anyway, I log it in as Circuit Training. So in Cardio, search for Circuit Training, general. It definitely helps if you have a heart-rate monitor to…

Hey girl! Thanks! My grandma is still doing okay. But not better and not worse. At this point, I know I wouldn't want to live like she is, but what can you do? Jillian is totally awesome! I have to say I haven't done Barry with my hrm. Maybe I should do it at least once to compare. (shrug) I have to admit I've been bad…

I've had mine for about two months now and LOVE it! As a few others have mentioned, I can't say that it's given me better weight loss by having it. I do know that I since I've had it it's made me want to be more active. I find it fun to see how many calories I can burn. I've even worn it a few times while washing my car.…

I originally started out with "30 day shred". I loved it! I'm still on level 1 because I'm using some of Jillian's other DVDs as well. The first few times I did it, kicked my *kitten*. I had to stop a few times, but when I did I would still keep moving. Either by marching in place or by jogging if there was a move I…

I started with Jillian's "30 Day Shred" and enjoyed it so much that I went out and bought all her DVDs. The "Banish Fat" and "No More Trouble Zones" are my favorites because they're roughly an hour long in length. And I'm able to burn anywhere from 430 - 520 calories, depending on how I push myself during the workout. The…

Hey Girlie! Don't feel bad, I haven't caught up with you either. Things have been crazy busy with work and life. My Grandma (mom's mom) is getting worse health wise. And it doesn't look like it will be long before she passes away. Anyway, I haven't really done BBC as much as I should being that we were supposed to do it…

What's up girlie?! Chek-in time. I too haven't been completely dedicated to Barry this week. I only did the work-out three times. One lower body, then upper and then the ab workout. Yesterday I took my Trikke down a bike path near me and I completely forgot my new HRM! After taking the Trikke out of the car I didn't want…

I too wanted a HRM to keep a better more accurate track of calories I burn during my workouts. After reading several posts on MFP about recommendations regarding HRM's I went and bought the light pink (I love pink!) Polar F6 from Sports Authority. It did come with a chest strap, which I can barely feel when I wear it.…

HOLLA Back! It is a bit intense to start with, but I did it again the other day (just the upper body) and it wasn't as bad as my first time. I was still sweating and breathing pretty heavy, but I didn't have to stop every 2 minutes. It's still amazing that a minute seems a lot longer than 60 seconds though. Hehe. The one…

I'll join you! I bought Barry's Bootcamp set about a year ago... maybe? It's been awhile I know that. I used one of the DVDs once and just about died. Haven't used them since. Even though it's like 60 second intervals, it was still too much! Hehe. I was going to break them out today (and blow up my ball again) and start…

I've heard that Mel B does a good workout. I'm just starting to get bored with my current workouts and I need to change it up a bit, so I thought I'd break out some of my old fitness videos. Congrats on losing 14lbs! That's great! I've lost about half of that... but from my absolute heaviest I've lost 20lbs.

Over the last few years that I've tried to get into better shape I've acquired a few fitness DVDs one of those is the Barry's Bootcamp Hollywood Fat Blaster workouts. I've only used it once and it just about killed me. I've been working out for about 2 months now and feel that I could probably tackle them without having to…

For me, it depends on how intense I want to go. I have some rock songs on my iPod that get me in the zone for just pumping it out on cardio. I try and push as hard as I can for an entire song. Some examples are: -Stupify by Disturbed -Down with the Sickness by Disturbed -Last Resort - Papa Roach -Getting Away with Murder…

Thanks for the warm welcome! I can't seem to go a day without loggin in! Good luck on your journey as well!

Hello everyone! My name is Lauren and I'm from Northern California. I heard about My Fitness Pal from my mom who heard about it from a co-worker. I signed up and ever since the first day have been absolutely ADDICTED to MFP. I tell everyone about it! I like the ease of being able to track my calories as well as things like…