The New FIRM Thread

[poohssmum]

Thanks everyone for your motivation tips You're all right and I just need to get back on track, and STICK WITH IT. I think part of my frustration right now is that I know that once I get to my ultimate goal, I know how to stay there ... it's just getting there that's making me crazy. Even with my slacking last week, I haven't gained anything. TOM is here and that of course mucks things up

BUT, how's this for motivation ... When I left work a little bit ago for my lunch break, I found a gift certificate to Victoria's Secret from my DH on the front seat of my car I called to thank him and ask, "Why?" He said that he thought I deserved something special because he's proud of me doing so well with my diet. Aaaawww, yes of course I just a little bit because it was so sweet.

 

[fofinia]

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..

Ok so I have a question. I am rotating based on the 30 day rotation the firm had on it's website for the Transfirmer series. Alternating the 3 total body workouts on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Then when I'm being good and doing more than 3 workouts a week, I put Jiggle Free buns or Arms in on Tues and Thurs. Does that sound right?
Hope your having fun camping!

For me: yesterday (Mon) Ult. Cal Blaster and today (Tues) Jiggle Free Buns.

Trying to stick to it everyday this week. I don't have anything major to do any day so I should be able to.

 

[fofinia]

BUT, how's this for motivation ... When I left work a little bit ago for my lunch break, I found a gift certificate to Victoria's Secret from my DH on the front seat of my car I called to thank him and ask, "Why?" He said that he thought I deserved something special because he's proud of me doing so well with my diet. Aaaawww, yes of course I just a little bit because it was so sweet.

Aww!!!!!! That was so sweet! What a nice husband!

 

[poohssmum]

Ok, here's my update so far for this week ... Monday - golf walking and carrying my clubs. Tuesday - Ultimate Fat Burning Workout, Wednesday - Ultimate Calorie Blaster.

 

[poohssmum]

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!! Well, I took yesterday as a rest day. I was actually a bit sore. Not to mention FIL is in town, so we went out to dinner. This morning I got in Fat Blasting Cardio. I also realized yesterday that my annual is scheduled for next Wednesday Am I the only one that dreads stepping on that scale no matter HOW good I've been doing on my diet and exercise program

 

[cobbler]

Ok so I have a question. I am rotating based on the 30 day rotation the firm had on it's website for the Transfirmer series. Alternating the 3 total body workouts on Mon, Wed, and Fri. Then when I'm being good and doing more than 3 workouts a week, I put Jiggle Free buns or Arms in on Tues and Thurs. Does that sound right?
Hope your having fun camping!

For me: yesterday (Mon) Ult. Cal Blaster and today (Tues) Jiggle Free Buns.

Trying to stick to it everyday this week. I don't have anything major to do any day so I should be able to.

The key is to not lift heavy 2 days in a row. Do you know the 3 catergories of workouts? Cardio (C), Sculpt (S), and Cardio+Sculpt (CS)?

You basically don't want to do 2 S's back to back or 2 CS's back to back unless they alternate upper and lower body. For instance Jiggle Free Arms is ok on Monday and Jiggle Free Buns is ok on Tuesday because you aren't lifting heavy for the same body area 2 days in a row.

Personally I like to do a CS, C, CS, Rest C and either CS or S. Depending on how I feel.

Does that make sense?

I have my rotation and game plan all set up for the rest of the month with some added treadmill / jogging time to get ready for the ToT race.

 

[fofinia]

I have my rotation and game plan all set up for the rest of the month with some added treadmill / jogging time to get ready for the ToT race.

I'm doing the Tot Race too! I've been thinking I really need to start switching over to more running.

Thanks for your advice. I think I've got it figured out. I seem to like the Transfirmer series the best. And so if I do Ult. Cal Blaster in between Jiggle Free Arms and Buns I shouldn't be lifting heavy. Ult Cal Blaster says light weights only. Thanks again.

Poohsmum, Yes I hate the scale too!

for me I finished up the week with Aerobic Body shaping- Weds, Jiggle Free Arms Thurs, and Elliptical 40 mins Fri.

Should really get off the computer right now and go exercise. But we just got home from seeing Ratatouille and I don't feel like it!!!

 

[cobbler]

fofinia-
How did you like the movie? I liked it a lot, it was cute. I will be getting it when it comes out on DVD.

Today I did Total Muscle Shaping.

If anyone is interested here is the rotation I am going to follow (hopefully) for the rest of the month.

T=Max Cardio Burn
W= Complete Aerobics Weight Training + jogged 1.3 miles
Th= Rest (R)
F= Body Sculpt
Sa= Ultimate Calorie Blaster
Su= Aerobic Body Shaping

M= Fat Blasting Cardio and Jiggle Free Abs
T=R
W=Total Sculpt
Th=Max Cardio Burn
F= Complete Body Sculpting
Sa=R
Su= Cardio Sculpt

M=Ultimate Calorie Blaster
T=Total Muscle Shaping
W=R
Th=Super Charged Sculpting
F=Fat Blasting Cardio and AbSculpt
Sa= Complete Aerobics and Weight Training
Su= Max Cardio Burn

M=R
T=Aerobic Body Shaping

Now I have to figure out where to put running in without overdoing it, maybe on the days I have cardio or instead of cardio.

 

[poohssmum]

Saturday I did Ultimate Fat Burning and Sunday was Complete Body Sculpting. Yesterday was my weekly golf match walking and carrying my clubs on my back.

I usually rotate cardio and cardio-sculpt, although I do tend to focus more on the cardio when I want to see the numbers on the scale get smaller In that case, I'll usually rotate between the 3 cardio workouts that I have (Ultimate Fat Burning, Fat Blasting Cardio and Ultimate Calorie Blaster).

 

[fofinia]

Cobbler, thanks for posting your rotation. And I thought the movie was cute. My Dd told me today though, she was afraid of the old lady in the beginning because she had that scary mask on (the gas mask).

Yesterday I did (Mon), Aerobic Body Shaping +20 min ellipt, and Tues, today 60 mins on elliptical.

I don't have that many of the Firm videos. And I find I like the Transfirmer series the best. So, I'm trying to make sure I alternate correctly among them.

 

[cobbler]

I did MCB today. I am going to edit my post and put a little smily next to the workout if I did it

 

[poohssmum]

Last night was Ultimate Calorie Blaster. It was nice, DH and the boys were out at the movies and then dinner. I got home from work, did my workout without ANY distractions, and then because I was sweating like crazy (hot and humid here this week), I jumped in the pool for a quick dip to cool off It was so nice to enjoy the quiet all by myself for a change.

 

[poohssmum]

Last night was Total Muscle Shaping ... guess I just felt like hanging with Stephanie a bit this week I have to admit that the numbers on the scale are kind of stuck, but not only is my husband commenting on my weight loss, other people are starting to notice too. The numbers might not be changing, but I'm guessing that the inches are melting

 

[cobbler]

Just giving us a bump and I updated my progress on my rotation post.

 

[s&k'smom]

Good morning, I love all this firm talk today was an older tape Max Cardio Burns with Abs (with Allie). I like to rotate between the firm and taebo and I've just added 3 weight lifting type dvd's.

Has anyone tried the new series?

 

[cobbler]

I haven't tried the very very new one with the adjustable weights but I have the 4th set with the Transfirmer and I like that.

Updated my rotation.

 

[s&k'smom]

I like the transfirmer too, today I did the "Emily" tape from the 3rd series.

 

[cobbler]

Updating my progress. I missed one workout - Monday's.


T=Max Cardio Burn
W= Complete Aerobics Weight Training + jogged 1.3 miles
Th= Rest (R)
F= Body Sculpt
Sa= Ultimate Calorie Blaster
Su= Aerobic Body Shaping

M= Fat Blasting Cardio and Jiggle Free Abs
T=R
W=Total Sculpt
Th=Max Cardio Burn
F= Complete Aerobics and Weight Training
Sa=R
Su= Cardio Sculpt + jogged 1.5 miles

M=Ultimate Calorie Blaster + jogged 2 miles
T=Total Muscle Shaping (water backup in the house, took all day to clean)
W=R
Th=Super Charged Sculpting BUT did jog 2 miles
F=Fat Blasting Cardio and AbSculpt
Sa= Complete Body Sculpting + jogged 2 miles
Su= Max Cardio Burn

M=R
T=Aerobic Body Shaping

 

[fofinia]

Hi. Checking in:

Sat, 2+ hours heavy yard work (shoveling and raking), Sun, 2 mile jog, Mon, Super charged sculpt. Tues, 30 min elliptical, Wed, Aerobic body shaping and 15 min ellipt.

Have to leave early tomorrow. I might have to squeeze in an afternoon one tomorrow! YUCK!

 

[cobbler]

Giving us a bump and updating my progress.