The New FIRM Thread

[cobbler]

Today I did Jiggle Free Arms and lifted pretty heavy. I was definatly feeling the burn.

I usually don't get sore from working out but on Thursday I was SORE from Jiggle Free Buns, so I must have done something.

Also I guess the new FIRM workouts have just been released.

 

[fofinia]

Congratulations Cobbler and Poohsmum on the pounds lost! That's great!

I have no loss to post yet...

But I've been good this week and I did:
Mon- Aerobic body shaping, Tues- Jiggle Fr. buns, Weds- Ult Calorie Blaster + 30 mins on ellipt, Thurs- nothing, Fri- Super Charged Sculpt, and Sat- Jigglle Fr. Buns (I don't know why I did this again though?!)

Trying to be extra good this week and see if I see some results!

Keep up the great work!

 

[poohssmum]

I was bad and skipped Friday and Saturday BUT, yesterday I got in Ultimate Calorie Blasting. I have to admit that I'm really feeling my abs today after those dang planks I'm hoping that SOME day I'll actually be able to make it up to my toes

 

[poohssmum]

Also I guess the new FIRM workouts have just been released.

What new workouts I haven't seen anything. I'm always up for a new workout .... I'm liking the rotation that I've got going on right now, but NEW stuff is always a plus for me

Let's see ... Monday was golf walking 9 holes carrying my clubs. Tuesday I took a rest day. Wednesday was Ultimate Calorie Blaster and since today is just INSANE schedule-wise from about Noon on ... I got in the Ultimate Fat Burning workout this morning.

 

[cobbler]

Keep on the lookout for the new infomercial. It was on lifetime yesterday (Sat) at 9am.

They look like good traveling workouts, no equipment required except for dumbbells.

You can check out this website to see them.
http://www.getfirmtoday.com/

But I would order them from www.collagevideo.com when they arrive there. Much faster and cheaper shipping.

 

[DawnM]

Ok, I am going to join in as soon as I can shake this darned cold. I had it last week and it has returned!

Anyway, I found 2 of the VHS videos at a yard sale.

But today I found the entire Sculpting System 1, still in the box and sealed (with calendar charts and all), at a Goodwill for $7. I bought it.

So, I have 5 videos now to use with it. I also have a stepper (Reebok brand) that I can use in addition to the Firm fanny lifter stepper I got.

If I really like these I may add to my collection, but this is enough to get me started.

Dawn

 

[poohssmum]

Good for you Dawn. I hope you shake your cold and can get started soon. I remember when I bought my first FIRM workout tape. I told myself "guaranteed visible results in 10 workouts - yeah RIGHT". Then, after 10 workouts I was like "ALL RIGHT!!"

Cobbler, thanks for the info ... I hadn't seen that new workouts were coming out. This new set looks interesting. Although, I might just be excited about the new weights

Ok, Monday was golf and yesterday I did Ultimate Calorie Blaster. I really didn't WANT to work out last night, but I pushed myself through it, and then felt MUCH better once I was done.

 

[cobbler]

collagevideo.com said they would have their shipment of the new FIRM stuff in about 3 weeks. They usually charge the same price as buying it directly through the FIRM but their shipping is only about $5. Plus you will get it faster and get better service.

I am going to wait a while, I want to get back into the swing of things before I order any more.

 

[DawnM]

Does anyone have that Firm body bar thing? Do you like it? I don't know which package that came in.

Dawn

 

[poohssmum]

It was Complete Body Sculpting for me last night. I'm at a point right now where the numbers on the scale aren't moving much ... literally like ounces per week BUT my clothes are fitting better ... AND I'm able to get into some clothes that I couldn't wear months ago. For the past few weeks, I was trying to focus on cardio workouts exclusively ... but now I think I'm going to get back to mixing in some of the total body workouts. That always helps me feel better when the scale get's stuck. I remind myself that "muscle weighs more than fat"

Cobbler, I'll probably hold off for a little bit on the new series too. Although if there comes a time when I'm frustrated and getting "burned out" from the routine I'm working now ... I'll grab them. Let me know if you get them before I do.

Dawn, I know the bar that you're talking about. I can't remember which series it came with either. I don't have it. I always just substituted some other long bar ... my DH likes to dabble in word working, so there was a dowl in the house that's about the right length. I'm all for "improvising"

 

[fofinia]

Hi. thanks for the link cobbler. I went and was checking out the new ones. I thought it was interesting there was no step in it (It seemed that way anyway.) I totally haven't mastered the ones I have so I'll just be sticking to them.

I never checked in last week: Mon, Aer. Body Shaping; Wed, Jiggle free Arms; Thur, elliptical; Fri, Super charged Sculp. and elliptical-15; Sat, 1/2 Ult cal blast.

Then this week I haven't done much. Wed, ellipt; and today (Thur) Ult. Cal blaster. At least I made it through the whole thing today!!

Now that it's warm I'll be getting some extra exercise with swimming. My sis has a pool and I get to swim 3 or 4 times a week. Not too much but I count it as extra.

I've seen a little drop in the scale this week. I've been trying to be low carb. Really trying to keep all the sugar out of my system. I'll do it as long as I can and then do WW. I'm hoping to breakthrough to the next lower 10 lb increment.

Good job everyone.

 

[DawnM]

Ok, today I am finally feeling better. I am not 100%, but I am getting there.

I took the boys out for a swim in our pool this am for about an hour.

Then I hauled some wood from the fallen tree in our front yard up the hill we live on and to the house (we live on 2.5 acres so it wasn't too close)

THEN, I DID THE TAPE! I did 39 minutes of the total body workout before collapsing.

WOW! I am liking this!

Dawn

 

[cobbler]

It was Complete Body Sculpting for me last night. I'm at a point right now where the numbers on the scale aren't moving much ... literally like ounces per week BUT my clothes are fitting better ... AND I'm able to get into some clothes that I couldn't wear months ago. For the past few weeks, I was trying to focus on cardio workouts exclusively ... but now I think I'm going to get back to mixing in some of the total body workouts. That always helps me feel better when the scale get's stuck. I remind myself that "muscle weighs more than fat"

Yep that is right!!! Clothes are fitting better and here are a couple of things that helps me when the scale doesn't move.

1 - Would you rather be 150lbs and a size 12 (numbers are for example) or 150lbs and a size 6-8?? Personally I would rather be a smaller clothes size, the scale can be our enemy sometimes.

2 - Yes muscle is more dense than fat. 5lbs of fat is equivilant to 3 grapefruit, where 5lbs of muscle is about 5 tangerines. Personally I would rather have those tangerines

And the sculpting stick (purple on the ends and blue in the middle) came with system 2. Complete Aerobics and Weight Training. Total Sculpt and Maximum Cardio Burn.

 

[cobbler]

Hi. thanks for the link cobbler. I went and was checking out the new ones. I thought it was interesting there was no step in it (It seemed that way anyway.) I totally haven't mastered the ones I have so I'll just be sticking to them.

No the new system doesn't come with the step or use any of the step. Which I like and dislike. Great for traveling (like) but I am sure getting tired of each new system needing a new piece of equipment and then it isn't used past that system again. (dislike)

 

[cobbler]

Ok, forgot to check in but I did Complete Body Sculpting yesterday and Express Cardio today.

I get to measure and weigh soon. I hope there is good news.

 

[cobbler]

Hay, where is everyone??

Yesterday I did Super Charged Sculpting and today I did Ultimate Calorie Blaster.

I have down 5lbs and 5 inches since April 25th. I did a guesstimate on where I was when I was doing the FIRM very consistently and I figure I have about 15lbs and 8-10 inches to go before I am back to where I was.

 

[poohssmum]

ACK ... I am SOOO off track right now I haven't worked out in a week, only golf Monday night ... just finding too many excuses NOT to I'm also not totally sticking to my calories per day.

How do you get back on track when you get derailed I had a goal in mind of where I wanted to be by mid-July, and I don't see myself getting there ... I think that's part of my frustration. Someone, please kick my backside into gear

 

[fofinia]

ACK ... I am SOOO off track right now I haven't worked out in a week, only golf Monday night ... just finding too many excuses NOT to I'm also not totally sticking to my calories per day.

How do you get back on track when you get derailed I had a goal in mind of where I wanted to be by mid-July, and I don't see myself getting there ... I think that's part of my frustration. Someone, please kick my backside into gear

Hi! I know what you mean! It is so hard to get back on track when you need to. Last week I only firmed once and worked on the elliptical once. So, when Monday came around I said to myself on Sun. night. "tomorrow, I'm gonna get up and just get right to exercising." If I tell myself the night before I have more motivation in the morning.

As far as being frustrated. I've been stuck since January. The scale hasn't moved and my measurements haven't really gone down. I just keep telling myself that even if I'm not seeing anything now. It has to be better for me to exercise and eat right than not to. I do feel more energized and have less headaches than when I don't do anything. Don't give up! And maybe you needed a little break so you can give it your all again when you restart!


For me this week. I've done Super charged sculpt, Mon; Jiggle free arms - Tues. I also swam/played in the pool mon, tues and weds for over 2 hours. Today my TOM came 3 days early and messed me up. So I'll have to Firm again tomorrow and Fri.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!!

 

[fofinia]

Congratulations Cobbler on the Loss!!! Hearing about your loss tells me that if I stick to it I'll be losing too! thanks!

 

[cobbler]

You will lose if you stick to it, I promise.

It is hard when you derail, for the past year I was the QUEEN of excuses. You just have to get to a point where you want it bad enough I think.

What really helps me is doing it first thing in the morning, then I don't have any excuses. If I wait, I can think of a million and one reasons not to exercise! So get up and do it in the morning.

Also follow a rotation, don't just do what you feel like doing that day, make a balanced one up of Cardio, Sculpt and Cardio+Sculpt.

Today I did Fat Blasting Cardio and Firm Hips Thighs and Abs.

Now I have to find out what I can do next week as we will be camping -hmm.