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There are soooo many options out there but the nice thing about Insanity and the T25 Focus (haven't seen the other ones as yet) is that they give you a modifier person to follow. T25 is only 25 minutes a day (except Friday where you do 2 or you can do it on Saturday) - but within 3 minutes I'm drenched. Insanity starts…

As a Zumba instructor, first of all, my favorite saying is: "There are no screwups with Zumba, only unexpected solos." It truly is just about enjoying the music, the energy of the group and moving! There are all shapes and sizes and movement styles. I would say, if you try a class and you feel you can't follow the…

Whoop - had to do a "start over" on my T-25 - just had so much happening even the 25 minutes didn't happen (not to mention the TWO 25 minute workouts you do on Fridays) So Day 3 Alpha tonight. Love the program - Shawn T is great. Have done Insanity as well. I am doing Shakeology as well - great nutricianal meal - Between…

I haven't taken a ton of group classes but I do teach Zumba and with Zumba, it is all about just moving. If you need to key it down, modify the moves, or simply slow down (tho never completely STOP moving then try to jump back in - going from 0-150 mph not so good) - I have all levels of fitness and ability in my classes…

You can check into the Challenge Packs as well - you save money on getting both the workout program AND 30 days of Shakeology. The Shakeology is one of my favorite things due to all the nutrients in it! (Yes I am a BB coach but I'm not pushy sales... LOL - I just LOVE the programs...)

I have to say go for it - just listen to your body. As a Zumba instructor... ;) when I have a bad cold, it can actually help clear up my breathing if only temporarily. If you need to slow down, then slow down. Modify the moves so you can still be moving but not going crazy high intensity.

Some very wonderful advice here - here are a few of my tips: Find a "buddy" to help you stay accountable Better yet, find a "workout" buddy - whether you go to the gym or take a class together or you do personal fitness programs at home but do it knowing someone else is doing it too, helps Set a goal with a specific…

What is your reason behind wanting to lose the weight? Sometimes the old "just wanna look good" isn't enough to keep us going. Do you have a special event coming up that you can use as motivation? Is the weight not coming off as quickly as other people and maybe that is discouraging?

We all need help staying motivated sometimes! Feel free to add me as well. I'll kick your butt and you kick mine. ;) Deb

Loving the program currently myself but dang if it doesnt have me dripping after 5 minutes. I have a group started for that program on the beachbody website. :) Really hard to find excuses for 25 minutes... Friday tho - 2 workouts so... ;)

You "hit play" sounds like you are quoting Shawn T? Which program are you doing?

Ok so how is everyone doing? Staying motivated? Is it making you crazy? :) We are on week 3 - unfortunately due to circumstances and life happening, we haven't been able to do either of the double Friday workout days yet. Was it nutz to do two of them back to back? Did you split them up? I really love the Beachbody…

On Week 2 - Day 4 tonight. Love to keep in touch and see how it goes for you. ;) It makes me drip sweat like nobody's business!!

Adding in weight training is key though too - muscle burns more calories than fat - and is great for toning!

Well I've been doing 240 every day already... What is another 60... LOL I am game to give it shot.

wish there was a way to add this to a favorites or something.... Bleh. Initial results were totally mixed: Sit-ups 30 - Average Squats 65 - Excellent Dips 15 - Level 1 So onward and upward! Looking forward to doing these on my non-Zumba days!

I would say get a size up from normal. I typically wear a medium in women's tees but even the large in this was a bit fitted. Good luck! I LOVED doing my warrior dash (first time for me! - july 21)

Pacific Standard time? LOL I need extra something or other so count me in.

Oy i got some catching up to do. missed my goal yesterday so need to complete those (30 of them) add me in for the calf raises (which are so easy to do at work! love it!) Thanks for the challenges!

DOH! Thank you - I now can fix my problem too! LOL :laugh:

Lots of work ahead since I didn't get my squats done yesterday - going to beat them both today!

Count me in on this too!

finito! es bueno! :) Thanks for the motivation!

Darn it - neglected yesterday's calf raises so i may have to do those (200) plus these! :)

Whoop! 120 done!

Awesome! :) I'm so in!!

I teach Zumba and burn about 597 an hour. :) All depends on how much you put into it. If you are still learning and are tentative about your movements, then you will burn less. HRM is the best way to actually tell due to that.

Yep - I'm in! As someone said - EVERYONE has 15 minutes and who knows... once you start your 15, you may just keep going. :)

hmmm...well it is only 2:00 pm here so i think i can still do it. :) I will attempt!

Ooooh some great thoughts here. I agree that finding something you enjoy doing that is physical is HUGE. The other part to that? Schedule it into your day - an appointment you must keep! Once you make an excuse not to exercise, it is becomes easier and easier to make more excuses. As to your diet - ie eating habits - take…