The New FIRM Thread

[cobbler]

I didn't work out yesterday like I planned. I had so much homework. I have 6 credits this semester which is a lot for the 6 week summer courses.

Today I don't normally do a workout since I have dance class for 3 hours tonight.

Sometimes it is so hard to get on track.

 

[poohssmum]

Ok, I'm back. Jeesh, it's amazing how life can just get in the way sometimes, huh? I had to make a quick trip to California last week for some business meetings and the prep and trip threw me totally off kilter I'm getting back into my groove this week though ... on Monday I golfed 9 holes and carried my clubs on my back (burns about 1000 calories that way ) last night my oldest DS had a baseball game, so I was only able to do a 30 minute workout. I opeted for Fat Blasting Cardio with Lisa Kay.

Youngest has a baseball game tonight ... but we're expecting rain and thunderstorms so it might get cancelled. I'm hopeful that I'll have enough time for a decent workout tonight. If I do, I think I'll opt for Aerobic Body Shaping with Allie DelRio.

 

[fofinia]

Thanks cobbler! I appreciate your insight as well. It was definitely Annie that I was thinking of.

I did Super charged Sculpting w/ Pam and 10 min Abs with Nancy today. I was away for a few days and I need to get back into my routine.

good luck everyone!

 

[rlduvall]

I'm getting ready to go do Supercharged Sculpting . . . I have the footwork down relatively well ( ) on that one. Aerobic Body Shaping footwork was impossible to learn. I'm still trying. I think my 7 year old DS watching me is making me nervous. I hate looking like a dork . . . even to family.

I've also been walking (probably about 4.0 speed) for 3 miles at the park 4-5 times a week. I was starting to see a little loss of inches, but that has skidded to a stop right now. I'm getting so frustrated. I really need to go to the Y and seriously strength train. While this Transfirmer series works my lower body very well, it doesn't seem to focus enough on the upper body. Of course, at this point I have only "mastered" the Supercharged Sculpting.

 

[fofinia]

Hi. I did the aerobic body shaping today. Plus the extra 10 minute lower body workout. And I worked on the elliptical for 30 mins. (I was in a rare exercise mode today!)

rlduvall, I know what you mean about the footwork in that one. I can't even try to get the box step down. Or the press, curve angle thing. I was making up my own stuff. Tried to go up, when they went up, or squat when they did. Anyway....

Good luck everybody!

 

[cobbler]

I am checking in today with Super Body Sculpt and jogged 1 mile.

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

Hi All,
I have the OLD The Firm videos (yes VHS- can you believe it, lol) My kit came with the fanny lifter (2 pieces-purple and blue) 3 tapes, Ab Sculpt with Lisa, Body Sculpt with Jen and Cardio Sculpt with Allie. I have all the videos and pieces, however I have lost all the paperwork that came with it. Does anyone have the 30 day rotation that came with this set?????
Thanks so much if you do!

 

[poohssmum]

Hi All,
I have the OLD The Firm videos (yes VHS- can you believe it, lol) My kit came with the fanny lifter (2 pieces-purple and blue) 3 tapes, Ab Sculpt with Lisa, Body Sculpt with Jen and Cardio Sculpt with Allie. I have all the videos and pieces, however I have lost all the paperwork that came with it. Does anyone have the 30 day rotation that came with this set?????
Thanks so much if you do!

I found some 28 day calendars for you ... I don't know what level you wanted but the Beginner rotation has you alternating Cardio Sculpt, Ab Sculpt and Body Sculpt in that order every other day for the full 28 days. The workout would look like CS day 1, Rest, AS day 3, rest, BS day 5, Rest, CS day 6 ...

The Intermediate workout looks like this: CS, Rest, BS, AS, R, CS, BS, R, CS, R, BS, AS, R, CS, BS, R, CS, R, BS, AS, R, CS, BS, R, CS, R, BS, AS

I hope that helps (and makes a little bit of sense). Let's see ... my workouts this week so far, golf 9 holes carrying my clubs on Monday, and Aerobic Body Shaping last night. I have to confess that I was working through ABS last night thinking about you all that were talking about the footwork. I had to chuckle a little because I STILL have trouble keeping up in some parts ... only recently "got" the very last aerobic sequence with the kicks and stuff I think the key is to just keep moving OH, and I also managed to stay on my calories yesterday too

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

poohssmum-Thanks a bunch-that is exactly what I was looking for. I thought it was something repetitive like that but like I said I lost my papers and couldn't be sure. Thanks again!

 

[poohssmum]

poohssmum-Thanks a bunch-that is exactly what I was looking for. I thought it was something repetitive like that but like I said I lost my papers and couldn't be sure. Thanks again!

You're welcome. Happy I was able to help. Last night's workout had to be a quicker one, since I spent a fair amount of time at the baseball fields. Both of my boys had games last night. SO, that meant 30 minutes of Fat Blasting Cardio with Lisa Kay got the nod.

 

[cobbler]

Yesterday I did Total Muscle Shaping and lifted heavy. I did have to pause a lot to suck down some water since it was so hot yesterday.

Today is a rest day, I do way to much on Thursdays to even think about working out. I get to measure tomorrow to see if I have lost any inches. I haven't gone down in weight yet but I think I am losing the inches.

 

[fofinia]

Howdy, Monday I did Ultimate Calorie Blaster, Tues- elliptical, Weds- Super charged sculpting (needed a short one) and today elliptical.

I'm doing well sticking to every other day doing the Firm. And I bought 8lb weights too. So I've finally upped my weight. Not too bad!

Keep up the great work everyone!

 

[poohssmum]

I did Total Muscle Shaping last night. I wanted to do Complete Body Sculpting with Crista, but I couldn't find the stinkin' DVD ... I'm sure that the kids have it stuck in one of their xbox game or DVD boxes.

Today will be a rest day for me. I had a hard time with the 9lb weights last night, so I'm thinking I need to take a break. We've got a really low-key weekend with absolutely nothing planned, so I think I'll be able to get some good workouts in over the 3 day weekend.

 

[s&k'smom]

Hey Mel remember me? Thanks for starting a new Firm thread.

 

[cobbler]

Yesterday I did Cardio Sculpt. I did 15lbs in each hand for all lower body work, except where you lean over the Fanny lifter and put a weight behind your knee. I only did 5lbs on that.

I did a lot of 10's and 12's for upper body.

Good thing is I am lifting back to the level I was when I was in my best shape. Now I just have to wait for that fat to melt away. I am also not pausing the video as much so I am making progress.

I also did my measurements yesterday. I haven't lost a single pound since April 25th but I have lost a total of 3.75 inches. I measure my waist, hips, buns and each Thigh in 2 places, mid thigh and upper thigh.

Of course I didn't work out as much as I could have but 3.75" is great.

I also did Express Cardio this morning and that makes 4 workouts this week!!

Have a fantastic weekend everyone and don't eat to much

 

[poohssmum]

Let's see, got Ultimate Fat Burning in yesterday and then I did Fat Blasting Cardio this morning. Morning workouts are very rare for me ... just not a morning person. But I couldn't go back to sleep this morning because of some really LOUD birds ... so I figured I'd put the extra time to good use

 

[fofinia]

Cobbler, congrats on the inches!!!! Way to go! 3.75 must be noticeable!

Poohssmum, I have the same birds at my house! Why do they have to start at 5 in the morning?!

I've only worked out twice this week. I did Ultimate Cal Blaster and Jiggle free arms.

 

[poohssmum]

Another early-morning workout for me. Wasn't necessarily the birds that got me out of bed this morning. DH and I pick up our new car this afternoon, so I'm a little excited Gotta love it ... DH turns 40 next month, so I get to drive a Mustang Convertible. Guess it makes the mid-life crisis not so much of a crisis when he "disguises" it as "buying a new car for the wife"

It was Fat Blasting Cardio for me this morning.

 

[cobbler]

I am sad to say I didn't work out last week and here it is Wednesday and I am just getting my first workout in for the week.

I am doing Jiggle Free Buns today.

Well I do have some other good news to report and hopefully this will help motivate a few of you.

That one week (about 2 weeks ago) I worked out 4x or 5x (can't remember now) that week and I lost 2lbs!!!

Ok, so I am offically under 140 and on my way to 120-125.

Hopefully it will help motivate me too

 

[poohssmum]

It was Complete Body Sculpting for me last night. AND, I am happy to report that since returning from vacation, I have lost 5 pounds. 2 that I had gained back over vacation and 3 additional. My next goal is to be at a certain scale number by the date of my DH's surprise 40th b-day party. That gives me 8 pounds and a 5 week deadline. I'm feeling good that I'll be able to reach this next goal