The New FIRM Thread

[MelanieC]

Hey everyone,
In response to another thread about the FIRM, I'm going to start a FIRM thread. Join us on your FIRM journey (or any other workout too).

I haven't FIRMed in a while, but it's my favorite of all workouts. Its the only thing I ever did consistantly and enjoyed. So tomorrow I'm going to pick a workout and JUST do it - worst case scenario if I procrastinate is Saturday.

Who want's to join me - Lets get FIRM!!!

 

[poohssmum]

Hi Melanie, count me IN I love the FIRM, and would love to have the ability to talk with others that love the workouts just like me. I find it a great way to keep motivated

I started back up with my workouts in early March to get ready for an April vacation that included a 4 day Disney Cruise and 6 days at WDW. My goal in the 6 weeks that I worked out was to lose at least 10 lbs. It was a TOUGH goal to reach ... much tougher than I thought. BUT by sticking to my workouts and being faithful to watching my calories and journaling EVERYTHING that went into my mouth ... I am happy to report that I hit my 10lb loss goal the morning I boarded the plane to Florida. Nothing like cutting it close

I also managed to only gain ONE pound the whole 2 weeks we were gone.

Last night I did Aerobic Body Shaping with Allie delRio. I like that one because I find it gives me the best mix of cardio and strength training. Right now I'm finding myself alternating that along with the 2 total body workouts from BSS3 ... total muscle shaping and complete body sculpting ... every other day and then I go for a cardio workout on the opposite day. Right now I'm switching between Ultimate Calorie Blaster from the transfirmer series and Ultimate Fat Burning workout with Alison Davis. I just LOVE the kickboxing moves in this one ... especially after one of "those" days in the office

My next goal is to be down another 10lbs by 4th of July.

 

[cobbler]

Count me in too. I love my FIRM workouts and have taken up jogging as well.

Today I am hoping to do Jiggle Free Abs and some jogging on the treadmill.

 

[cats7494]

Add me in please! I have several pounds to lose and I need to exercise!
I have lost 13 pounds so far but have lots more to go!

 

[MelanieC]

Glad to see everyone joining. I plan on starting tomorrow. Now I just have to figure out which tape I want to do- Oh the possibilities. I think I'll go with BSS1 or BSS2, not sure which one yet.

 

[Cinderelli]

This board is just awesome. I'm looking on eBay to buy a new workout and wanted advise on what Firm DVD's to buy. I remember reading about a FIRM thread here a long time ago and thought I would log on to see if I could find it - and here you are. Yea!!!!

I used to use VHS tapes (The FIRM Body Sculpting System). It came with the box. Well my tapes just won't play anymore and it is the only system that's ever worked for me. I'm ready to try to start back up with it as I need to loose 5-10 pounds to get ready for the beach this summer.

Can anyone recommend a DVD series or even one DVD that I could pick-up? I'm really more interested in body sculpting than the cardio, but usually add the cardio in once a week (I'm trying to start walking/running, too).

Thanks in advance, and I'd love to join you ladies in this thread.

Lissa

 

[cobbler]

I like all the systems I have all 4. My favorite is the 3rd system because it is the most challenging. But if you are just getting back into it, I would say 1 or 2 would be great. 4 would be good as well.

Check your local Target, they sell some of them there.

 

[Cinderelli]

Thanks, Cobbler. I was at Target yesterday as I'd seen them there before, too. I didn't see any. I have to go back again today, so I'll check again. I'm also going to check out eBay.

Thanks a bunch!
Lissa

 

[cccm]

I was reading that thread earlier today. Thanks for the advice about watching it once first. I had started and got discouraged because I just couldn't follow along. So tonight I will watch it once through and start tomorrow night.

So I guess I'm in also.

 

[Mimmy Mouse]

Have been looking into getting some type of exercise tape. From what I read here looks like the Firm would be a good choice. But, has anyone tried hip hop abs? Billy's Boot camp?

 

[rlduvall]

I had a hard time the first time I tried my Transfirmer series (a year ago - gave up quickly), but I have started again . . . I almost have the hang of Supercharged Sculpting, so I got brave and tried Aerobic Body Shaping with Allie DelRio yesterday. The footwork was way too hard to figure out. Why can't they slow it down . . . or have a menu on the DVD which shows you the footwork SLOWLY.

I hear from everyone how much it helped them tighten up, but darnit, I get frustrated when I can't figure out how to do the moves.

HELP!!!

 

[fofinia]

HI. I've been doing the Firm for 3 weeks. I've been aiming for every other day.Then alternate with just cardio/elliptical/walking. So it seems I do 3 workouts a week. And I have 7 different tapes and have been alternating through them.

For the people who get messed up by the foot work. Don't stress about it too much. If it starts going too fast for you. Just do the steps you know. If stepping- just alternate steps, if on the floor and grapevining -just do that. Don't worry so much about doing every press step or hop or arm swing in the middle. I get lost all the time. And if I do I just keep doing whatever basic step they are doing. Then if they are adding say a leg lift every fourth time, I try to add that. That way I make sure I'm still moving, which is of course the goal, and still getting the same basic muscles worked.

Tomorrow morning, I'm aiming to do Jiggle free buns. I haven't seen any loss connected with these workouts yet. Maybe 1/2 inch off my belly. But I'm going to do it for a few more weeks and then take my measurements again and see!

 

[cobbler]

I did Cardio Sculpt yesterday and lifted pretty heavy. I did 15 lbs in each hand for all lower body work and did 12's for biceps.

I am definatly building the muscle back up and hopefully it will start shedding the layer of fat soon.

 

[cobbler]

I am checking in today with Complete Aerobic and Weight Training. Tough workout.

 

[fofinia]

I did Cardio Sculpt yesterday and lifted pretty heavy. I did 15 lbs in each hand for all lower body work and did 12's for biceps.

I am definatly building the muscle back up and hopefully it will start shedding the layer of fat soon.

Wow! 15lbs in each hand??? I only have 5lbs is my heaviest. Good for you. Are you very muscly?

I did Super charged Sculpting today. And the 10 min abs. Hoping to do another in the morning to make up for the fact I'll be away over the weekend. I checked out the Firm website and they recommend alternating the three total body workouts for the 10 workout noticeable results thing. So I'm going to try and focus on those ones. We'll see!

 

[cobbler]

No I am not muscly In fact I still have quite a bit of jiggle and not the cut lines in my arms - the definition - that I would like to see. Hopefully all the muscle will start burning the calories I need to burn away that fat.

ETA:
I had a rest day today.

 

[fofinia]

No I am not muscly In fact I still have quite a bit of jiggle and not the cut lines in my arms - the definition - that I would like to see. Hopefully all the muscle will start burning the calories I need to burn away that fat.

ETA:
I had a rest day today.

I'm wondering if I need to increase my weights. It hasn't been that hard for me. Maybe I should get some 8lb weights. I just don't want big arms. You know what I mean? There is a girl in some of the videos. I can't remember her name but she is in the back left corner. She may be Asian, and her hair is dark. She is way too buff and cut for me. I want to just have thin, non jiggly arms!!

I took my measurements yesterday, and since doing the Firm for 10 workouts/3 weeks I've lost 2 1/4 inches. But only off of my chest and bust and neck. Nothing on my arm, stomach or hips or thighs. I'm a little disappointed. As my stomach is bigger than my hips right now. I'm going to keep doing it though. Maybe 4 inches will fall off my mid section next month!!!

 

[cobbler]

If you are talking for the system number 4, that is Annie and she does professional body building as well. You won't get that "buff" with these workouts.

You sound like me, I lose inches from the top down. Bad thing is you can't spot reduce and the first fat on is usually the last fat to lose. I need to lose in my butt/hips/thighs.

It will work, I promise, if you keep at it.

I was at my best about a year and a half ago and I am 5'5. I was about 115lbs and a size 2 but very tone and lost a TON of cellulite off the back of my legs.

Since our move and school, I put the fat back on So I am back to my workouts. I need to get more consistent with them, much more and then all will be good. I would love to lose about 20lbs.

 

[cobbler]

PS. Congrats on the inches!!! That is great!! Seriously

 

[engagedatWDW]

Hi everyone...as I'm planning my next vacation I've gotten back into the Dis and back on WISH...when i was getting ready for my wedding last year it helped so much to come here and check in everyday and everyweek, I lost 30 lbs with the support here so I hope to get back on track. The FIRM is the only thing that keeps me interested...I have both BSS 1&2 and figure once I get sick of the 2nd series I'll get the 3rd with the new TransFIRMer.

Keep up the good work! I'll check back in later with my workout for today.