FIRM Check In Week 13

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!
I happen to be up earlier than I planned to be today. I hope you don't mind me starting the thread for our 13th week. WOW! Time is going by so fast!

This morning is Ab Sculpt with Lisa. I have been toning up and FIRMing everywhere except it seems that my abs and hips are the last to go. I wonder why that is???

I hope everyone has a wonderful day today!

Tracy

 

[s&k'smom]

Good morning, thanks Toysstoryduo. Why is it the abs are the last to go?? This am was total body sculpt with Jen. Finally got to it as I didn't work out for the last three days. ANd boy did I feel it. But I slept late yesterday which I never do so I guess my body was telling me to rest. Still waiting for my two newest tapes to come in the mail. Have a great day everyone!

 

[MelanieC]

I did Maximum Cardio Burn plus abs this morning.

My abs, hips and thighs are the last to go. They say that first on is the last off and its definately holding true. I just keep working the muscles and hope that eventually the fat will dissapear for those areas and the muscle will shine through.

 

[ZerasPride]

Good morning my fellow FIRMies!

A special hello to those that have posted already - Hi Tracy, s&k'smom and Melanie!

I did cardio sculpt blaster with Lisa Kay this morning. I love her bubbly attitude and the moves in this video. I also love the two new ones my friend let me borrow, Super Cardio Sculpt and Super Body Sculpt. I'll definitely be buying both of these, especially because they are on sale on the firmdirect website.

I have so much fat all over my body, my stomach is the least of my worries now. As a matter of fact, several people have commented on how "flat" my tummy looks. I think they need glasses but it's nice to get compliments. Maybe they just mean my stomach doesn't hit them in the eye anymore when we greet each other!

My son did pay me a compliment yesterday. He said my arms are looking good on top but there's too much flab on the bottom. He also said my legs are getting shapely and skinny. From a 17 year old that's high praise.

Have a great Monday gals and I'll try to post consistently on our thread. It helps motivate me and I love reading about what you each are doing. Have I told you guys lately how inspiring you are to me? Well if I haven't, now I have!

 

[Octoberbride03]

Hope everybody is doing well today.

I haven't worked out today, but i will do BS with Jen in a little while. Not sure if I'm going to try and do the entire tape or not. I will definitely do at least part of the Lower Body and all of the Upper Body part. We'll see when i put it in.

I'm thrilled to say i start working on Weds. I am excited, cause I'm ready to go back to work again. I've had such a lovely time not working since i married, but now its time to get out there, and start saving for our first house. So once again this week I'll have to adjust my workouts. I'll really have to figure it out. I'll probably do it weds night after Dh goes to bed. I love the results i get with these tapes, but the journey makes me look like a train wreck LOL.

Melanie: TY for the advice you posted in last week's thread. i did get to read it. I'm working hard on the 5lbs that I'm using right now, and i hope that by the time i get pregnant the doctor will let me that much weight. In fact I'm really hoping that he'll let me spend my first trimester still doing the Firm. But i already know I'll to give it up for the majority of the pregnancy. Boy, is that gonna drive me nuts.

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!
Today was Cardio Sculpt with Allie. It has been so long since I have done this video!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day today!

Tracy

 

[s&k'smom]

Octoberbride, I'm in the opposite boat, I'm losing my job June 30th so I'll be able to adjust my workout if I don't get to do it when I first get up!

Today was lower body sculpt II with Libby. I used the heavier weights for it and boy what a difference. Especially the back of your legs, I just kept picturing a day by the lake in a bathing suit and it kept me going. Have a firm day everyone!

PS I just had a thought. Some day we should all go to NC to the firm studio to have a Dis meeting!

 

[MelanieC]

Hey everyone,

This morning was Cardio Split. I really LOVE that video. I did notice that the majority of segments in it are in Super Sculpting. I just did SuperSculpting on Sunday and I felt like I had dejavu! The leg presses that nancy does where you do tiny presses at the bottom before going all the way to the top about kill me. It really gets my heart rate up. The great thing is that I have my energy back. Taking that rest day on Saturday helped. I am almost afraid to do the treadmill at night now, because it was after a run/walk for 2.5 miles that I was tired for the next few days. So glad I feel normal again.

S&K's mom- Yep that tape makes my legs feel good when I heavy up. I need to do that again, its taken a backseat since I got Sculpted hips buns and thighs.

Tracy- I almost picked up Cardio Sculpt. I plan to do it one day this week.

Octoberbride- I hope all goes smooth with your new job and that's great that you have a plan to fit it in. You need to schedule your exercises in so you don't get too busy and miss them.

Lisa- Woo hoo on the compliment on your arms. I bet you felt terrific. I agree that reading everyone's posts keeps me motivated.

Have a terrific tuesday. We are going to Applebees tonight to try the new Weight Watcher menu.

 

[s&k'smom]

Good morning my friends. This am was total cardio sculpt with Emily. I'm really loving this tape. Called the firm telephone line and my two new tapes are supposed to go in the mail Friday. Last night I fit into a skirt really well it had been such a long time since I could. There's a naughty story behind it but I'll tell you about it another time!

 

[MelanieC]

I did Fat Blasting Cardio this morning. For a 35 minute tape, this one is such a killer.

S&K's mom- I hope you get your tapes soon!! I know that its fun getting new ones. Congrats on fitting into the skirt! You are doing terrific.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[s&k'smom]

Morning firmies, today was upper body (one of the older tapes). It's tough, that's what I like about the older tapes they are really tough but the newer tapes have much better instruction. I'm gonna try and do some kinds of ab work every day but definately take a rest day. I don't want to over do it but you know me, compulsive, compulsive compulsive!!

 

[sueg]

FIRMIES!
I know it's been a week or more since I posted. I miss this thread, but my life, esp. work, has been so demanding that something had to give. Surprise! it was my time for myself. I have been exercising 6 out of 7 days a week, still doing the longer tapes like CA&WT on the weekends. Once-in-a-while, I peek at this thread. Thanks to s&k'smom, I learned that firmdirect was having a sale, so I activated my one month of free memebership for FIRM Believers & used the discount to order two more short (AM workday) tapes. Alas, they are sculpt tapes, but the offer w/ the discount was too good to resist. They haven't arrived yet (Overstock.com is alot quicker in shipping) but there is no real pressing need for them - just childlike curiosity. Unfortunately, with my time "issues", I haven't used the FIRM Believer site for anything other than the discount.
Sound like all of you are doing great! I'll try to check in every once-in-a-while.
Have a happy & healthy day! SGG

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!
Everyone is doing a great job! Keep up the good work!:thewave:

I got a late start today so I did Cardio Sculpt Blaster and 1/2 of Ab Sculpt. Tomorrow I plan on doing Body Sculpt and then calling it a week. Next week... back to BSS2 and beyond!

Have a great Thursday!

Tracy

 

[MelanieC]

Howdy everyone,

This morning I did Cardio Sculpt. I seem to be pushing my getting up in the morning (although I am still getting up). For some reason I think I stroll out of bed AT 5:30, get dressed, have water, start the tape and do a 60 minutes tape and be done before 6:30am. I got done at 6:43 this morning and by the time I ate, fixed my lunch and got up stairs took a shower, got dressed and got the kids out the door I was a little late. I have to work on that so my stress level won't rise. At least I am still getting up.

Tracy- Have fun with Body Sculpt tomorrow. That is such a killer tape! The leg presses are tough in that one!

Sue- So glad to see you posting again and I am so proud of you that despite being busy you took time out for YOU! Just an FYI- The firm site delivery sucks!! When they say 4-6 weeks delivery time, they mean it! Expect 6 weeks and if its earlier, then you will be happy! The price was worth it though. I bought all of those tapes at once (the ones that are on sale) during the same week I bought the BSS3. I may email customer service to see since I ordered so much if I could still get the discount. You never know, they may say yes. I guess it doesn't hurt to ask! I should be getting my heart rate monitor soon. I know what you mean about not really needing it but the curiosity is enough to kill you. Overstock.com and collage have great ship times!!

S&K's mom- I agree the older tapes are so much harder, but the new ones are hard and fun in their own way. It depends on my mood as to which I like better. It varies by day!

Have a great Thursday everyone!

 

[ZerasPride]

Good morning FIRMies!

I didn't work out yesterday. I said I was going to listen to my body and it was screaming for a rest. It's the first break I have taken in about a month and I do admit I feel more refreshed after this morning's work out so I guess rest days do have their place!

This morning I did Cardio sculpt blaster with Lisa Kay. Loved it as usual.

I found out about the FIRM sale going on and will be buying the two DVD's my friend let me borrow. I'll order Super Cardio Sculpt and Super Body Sculpt before the week is over.

Melanie - thanks for letting us know it does take the full six weeks to get delivery of new tapes. My friend was kind enough to say I could borrow hers until mine came so I'm not in a hurry. That's so ambitious of you to do a 60 minute tape in the morning. I can give myself 30 minutes and that's pushing it. DS was late for school this morning. He was poking around and so was I. We gotta get going earlier! It should be a little bit easier on me when school is out for the kids. I can take a bit longer in the morning to exercise and get ready for work.

Sue - it's nice to see you posting with us!

Hi to Tracy, octoberbride, s&k'smom and anyone else I might have missed! I hope you all have a great day!!!!

 

[s&k'smom]

Good morning, this am was Tough Tape II. By the end I couldn't quite keep up but I'm getting there. Then part of the 5 day abs workout. That's where I need it the most. Tomorrow is a planned rest day (but will try to get in some crunches). Have a great weekend everyone, see you Monday!

 

[MelanieC]

I did my cardio this morning on the TM. I did 3 miles and walked/ran in 5 minute intervals with a total running time of over 1 mile.



S&K's mom- When I first read your post, I thought it said Tae bo II, but just realized it actually read Tough Tape II. I keep forgetting I have never done that tape. One of these days.

Lisa- Glad you got to rest. I think listening to your body is the key. It will tell you when you need to rest.

Have a great Friday everyone!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!
A severe thunderstorm rolled through our area early this morning and DD was scared so I stayed up with her for awhile. I wasn't sure if I would be awake enough to get my workout in this morning, but I did. Body Sculpt is tough!

Have a great Friday and a great weekend!

Tracy

 

[ZerasPride]

Good morning FIRMies!

I'm back in action and it feels so good! Down with rest days! Okay, I'm being a bit dramatic and I know it was needed so I won't gripe too much.

Thursday I did cardio sculpt blaster with Lisa Kay and this morning I did super body sculpt (upper and lower) with Stephanie Corley. I hope to add the abs portion when I have more time but I just haven't been able to force myself up any earlier than I already get up in the morning. DS will be out of school in two weeks and then I can add a few more minutes to my exercise routine.

It sounds like you all are doing fabulous! I love to read about all your FIRM fitness exploits. They really motivate me to keep going. Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!
Today was back to BSS2 and CAWT w/ Emily. For some reason, I could barely make it through the video today. I am exhausted right now, but I'm glad I worked out. Have a great Sunday!

Tracy