Firm Thread July 1 to July 31

[s&k'smom]

Good morning finally finished the Lisa Kay BSS3 tape. Very mixed feelings, even though I've been firming forever I found it hard to follow along. But got in a good sweat.

Can you believe it's July?

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning FIRMies!

Hi s&k's mom! I can't believe July is here already either! Thanks for starting the thread this month!

Welcome back Sheree`!! How was Disneyland?

Kim~ Cathe's leg workout sounds tough! Whew!

Today's plan is to do Cardio Sculpt Blaster and about 30 minutes of heavy lifting. That way, I have made my goals every week in June and I can get back to doing other workouts.

Have a great weekend!!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi everyone!

Oh, my--it's July!!! We have now officially entered Summertime in Georgia. It's 98 degrees and unbearably humid. It honestly feels like you're trying to walk through pea soup outside.

I started out doing Cathe's Step Blast this morning, but this dvd's been giving me some problems for a while--pixelating, freezing--and it finally gave out for good about 10 minutes into the workout. So, I switched over to Low Max instead. Step Blast is my fave Cathe cardio, so I emailed her customer service--they supposedly guarantee their dvd's for life. Hopefully, I'll get it replaced.


Hi s&k'smom! I've heard so many mixed reviews of Lisa's BSS3 tape--some have said that the cueing is less than stellar, and some don't like the music, either. Have you ever seen Lisa's before and after pics? She has really changed her body and you can tell how hard she must've worked. The pics are really amazing!

Hunny Bunny! I'm so glad you've decided to keep working toward your goals, Tracy, and I hope journaling your food intake works for you! I know it gave me a lot of insight as to what and how much I was eating--I never accounted for all my nibbling between meals, and it turned out that this was a big downfall of my program. But you'll get there, sweetie--I have such faith and confidence in *you* !!!

I am in a grumpy mood this afternoon, and some idiot at the grocery store is the reason why. I was at our local Publix @ 11:30 this am, and like I said earlier, today is horribly hot and humid. I'm done with my shopping, and am walking to my car when I see this big dog in a car near me, with the window rolled down a few inches so it could breathe. This always infuriates me, and I don't care if you're only running in the store for a minute--your dog can't breathe in a car when it's 98 degrees outside! So, I went back in the store to the service desk and told them that if this person didn't come and take care of the situation, I was calling the ASPCA. So, they page the guy and I wait. He comes to the desk and I politely (I hate confrontation--except with dh!) explain what I saw and how his dog could suffer heat stroke quite quickly. He told me to mind my own business, his dog was fine. So, I said, "Take the dog home or I *will* call the ASPCA and report you." So, he fought me a little bit and some mild curse words came out of his mouth (I smiled sweetly the whole time!), but he walked out and got into his car and drove away. Then I got into my car and was all shaky--I rarely stand up for myself and I felt all nervous and icky. So, even though I'm glad the dog's OK, I'm still ticked with his twit owner. OK, rant over.

Have a fun and healthy Friday!

 

[sm4987]

Hello everyone!!! My trip was wonderful. So much different from Disney World, and I realized that I like Disneyworld so much better!!! Disneyland is great to see for those who want to see the original, but it doesn't get close to Disneyworld. I did love every moment of it though. Pirates of the Carribean was an experience! It was long and you can tell where they got the ideas for the movie. Loved it. The matterhorn was great as was most of the rides in Fantasy land. Splash mountain was much shorter than the one in Floridam but just as much fun. Whole family loved soaring especially after sitting in the front where you see no one's feet dangling. There were some horrible rides, but overall it was great. We also went to legoland, and the kids had a blast. They had a new robotic ride that was an experience!!!!!!!! Everyone needs a ride like that. I also went shopping and got some great deals in downton L.A. I must say that I am so tired though!!!! I didn't go to sleep till 2:30 this morning, and I thought it was only 12!! I didn't wake up til 10 and thought it was 8. I hope this goes away real soon. I'm so

Today was a Cathe workout. I thought about doing the Jiggle Free's but really wanted a hard, hard workout. Boy did I get it

I'm going to start a new way of exercising for July. Weights, cardio (at least an hour to an hour and a half), cardio + sculpt, then resting (or stretching video, abs, that kind of thing). Feel like doing something different.

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi FIRMies!

This is kind of off the FIRM topic, but I have recently started counting calories and I'm not sure what calorie range I should strive for. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Tracy!

Try this link: http://www.am-i-fat.com/index.html Go to the index on the left and click on 'Calorie Requirements' then input all your information. Make sure you check 'female'!

As always, your mileage may vary, but it *really* helped me when I needed to drop those 15 gained pounds. It's an estimate, and if you find yourself hungry--eat more!

HTH!

***Tracy, I'm editing this post to address this little blurb (love that word!) from your earlier post: "That way, I have made my goals every week in June and I can get back to doing other workouts."

How much pure cardio do you do? Not cardio + sculpt, just pure cardio? I know I *must* do several cardio-only workouts, along with AWT's/circuits/lifting, to burn major calories. By now, I know that you know that everyone's body responds differently to different exercise disciplines, I just thought I'd throw this idea out there to you if cardio's not making up a big part of your workout regimen. Just another wee little idea for you!

 

[s&k'smom]

Way to go luvmydogs. I can't imagine how that dog was feeling.

 

[luvmydogs]

Way to go luvmydogs. I can't imagine how that dog was feeling.

 

[Jane E.]

Luvmydogs, good for you! Next time he should try sitting in the car with a fur coat on & see how he likes it. (I have a lab mix who stays at home all summer long unless we take her to the park. Its just too hot to have her in the car.)

I can only handle one Firm Workout a week. This week I have netflixed Body Sculpt. Its tough! I only did one set of pushups but did an alternate chest exercise with weights each time those darn pushups were featured. I can't believe how fast moving these workouts are. Great workout! I hope I learn how to keep up. You all are doing an amazing job!!!

 

[luvmydogs]

Hi Jane!

I'm so glad you're posting with us again! Body Sculpt is one tough workout alright. That Jen Carmen's a little hardbody! When I first began with the FIRM, I couldn't even follow the beginner modifiers, so I promise that if you keep exercising on a consistent basis, you'll be "keeping up" in no time! May I ask what other workouts you do?

You know, I've been thinking. You need to get some sort of copyright on your "I don't know why they call it the FIRM when it turned my legs to jello" comment, then sell it to the FIRM. It's such a great marketing catch-phrase, and you'd make a fortune!

Thanks for the kind words about the dog situation this morning. Honestly, some people--where are their brains?!!!

Please feel free to join us here as often as you can--we'd love to have you!

 

[poohssmum]

Happy July everyone I got in Hips, Thighs and Abs in this evening. s&k'smom ... I thought it was just me having trouble following Lisa Kay in that BSS3 tape. Thank YOU for validating me ... but it's definitely a workout that makes me sweat.

luvmydogs ... I'm one to turn away from conflict at most costs too so I applaud your ability to stand up for that dog. I could totally relate to that feeling in the pit of your belly as you drove home

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks Kim! That website was very helpful! My next question and this may be a silly one , but how do I figure out how many calories I am burning per workout? Is there a formula for that?

Thanks!

 

[luvmydogs]

Thanks Kim! That website was very helpful! My next question and this may be a silly one , but how do I figure out how many calories I am burning per workout? Is there a formula for that?

Thanks!

Woman!

Try the 'Exercise Calorie Calculator' on the same site (left-hand index). I'm not sure how accurate it is, as I've only glanced at it.

The only fairly reliable way I know of to calculate calorie burn is by using a heart rate monitor. Lots of YaYas talk about them, but I've never gotten one. I seem to get "a feel" for which w/o's burn the most calories for me--interval work is a major calorie burner for everyone! I know the more you weigh, the more calories that are burned per workout, which is also one of the reasons it gets harder to lose weight as you get thinner--you need less an less calories to function, and you don't burn as many either. Try this link to the YaYas: http://p199.ezboard.com/ffirmbeliversfrm22.showMessage?topicID=18233.topic This woman used her heart rate monitor to calculate calories burned in these Cathe workouts. Look at her stats, too, as those will influence the burn. I know you don't do all Cathe, but it may give you some idea of where you may be during your workouts.

I'm not sure any of this helps you at all, but it's all I can think of right now! Please feel free to ask anything else--one day, maybe I'll be able to actually answer something for sure!

 

[s&k'smom]

Good morning, I took a rest day so I could watch a movie before the kids got up. Though it didn't have any swear words it was the subject matter. Have any of you seen Vera Drake. OMG it's fantastic but it is a serious drama so if you are not into those you may not like it. It's funny how guilty I felt taking a rest day. Gotta stop that.

 

[luvmydogs]

Good Morning all!

I did two back-to-back shorter Cathe's this morning and her Core Max's medicine ball/stability ball workout. Tomorrow is a rest day and I am glad!

Top o' the morning, s&k'smom! I think I know what movie you're talking about--wasn't the lead actress nominated for an Oscar? It's about a woman named Vera Drake who...shall we say...is quite pro-active in the area of making certain reproductive choices? (Now there's a euphemism for you!) I remember hearing about it, but I've never seen it. I like to watch serious movies like that once in a while, too, when I'm by myself. I usually end up crying at one point or another, and I don't like to do that in front of others. I'm glad you took a rest day, and don't ever feel guilty for giving your body the time off it needs to recover! You work so hard!

I hope everyone has a wonderful start to the weekend!

 

[s&k'smom]

Yes she was nominated and now having seen the movie should have one.

I think I'll do the Christa tape tomorrow as we are going to a cook-out so that means yummy food.

 

[sm4987]

Good afternoon all!!! Today was UCB. Boy do I like this workout the more I do it.

Have a happy Sat. everyone!

 

[poohssmum]

After spending the morning cleaning out drawers and the closet in my room ... I did complete Body Sculpting. Tomorrow is a rest day, but DH and I have a date on the golf course. I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!!

 

[s&k'smom]

Morning firmies. Got in complete body sculpting with Christa this am. I like this tape but again with this series the music is very distracting and she has such a soft voice. I'm so pmsing so everything is either depressing or irritating. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[luvmydogs]

Morning erveryone!

Today was supposed to be a rest day, but I found myself doing Allie's MCB. I did keep it as low impact as possible so that it would be more of a light workout. I know, I know...Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!

Tomorrow I'm beginning a 4 week heavy strength-building rotation. So far it looks like this:

Mon. Cathe's Gym Style Back, Shoulders & Biceps and Core Max
Tues. Cardio
Wed. Cathe's Chest & Triceps and Core Max
Thurs. Cardio
Fri. Lower body, alternating Cathe's Legs & Glutes and Gym Style Legs and Core Max
Sat. Cardio or Circuit--going light on the legwork

That's the plan so far, although I'm sure I'll have to tweak it as I go along. I'm really looking forward to this, as I've never done such focused muscle-building before. I know I'll have to watch the eating, too, as I'll be doing a little less cardio than normal--that's going to be the tough spot for me!

Have a happy, healthy Sunday!