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Rachael M
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1974
Rachael M
I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here.
Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)
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# Posted: 28 May 2008 16:50
My coach recommended that I work out for 20 minutes in the morning before breakfast every day to get my metabolism high and then eat 6 times throughout the day to keep it high. So I'm trying to find an awesome work out DVD that is 20 to 30 minutes in length.
William recommends 30 Day Shred with Jillian Michaels. And it looks awesome, except that the background music is really annoying. Plus I'd really just like to compare a few before I purchase. So anybody else have any recommendations?
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Dave Nicholson
The Master
Posts: 2089
Dave Nicholson
I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy...
diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :)
I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming!
I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some?
Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks.
I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August.
Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.
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# Posted: 28 May 2008 17:11
I think the background music on all of them pretty much sucks... I had the original Power 90 and really enjoyed it, but I don't recall how long it took. The new one is the P90X and supposedly is quite a library of routines.
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Fred L
Fitness Guru
Posts: 753
Fred L
I am 34 years old, married and a father of a 2.5 year old. They are the motivators for me to reach my goal. I started the new journey on 8/21/06 @307 lbs and as of June '08, I have lost around 108 lbs. I have been able to keep 100 lb weight loss since Sept. '07. What keeps me on track is the Traineo community, vision of a healthy and fit future and the mini-goals below.
*GOAL 1 = 244 lbs, Date = 2/15/07
Date Met = 2/7/07
*GOAL 2 = 229 lbs, Date = 3/22/07
Date Met = 3/30/07
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*GOAL 3 = 199 lbs, Date = 6/30/08
Date Met = 6/5/08
*GOAL 4 = 185 lbs, Date = 09/30/08
Date Met = TBD
(185 is my "ultimate" goal. Then build muscle.)
Hobbies/Interests: Baseball, White Sox, bowling, WII, Xbox 360, PSP, XM, Opie and Anthony radio show, Ron and Fez radio show, variety of music, working out, running.
Personal Records:
5K - 26:18 (4/14/08-8:29/mile pace)
10K- 54:56-9/16/07-(8:43/mile pace)
10 Mile Run - CXLD due to injury
Marathon - 10/12/08
Advice:
- Set a Deadline: "A goal is a dream with a deadline - Napolean Hill."
- Set Mini Goals - They help you accomplish small milestones on your way to the "ultimate" goal.
- Track your progress.
- Plan everything out. Daily workout routines, meals, etc.
- Be patient. Your goals will eventually be met, if you work hard.
Motivating Messages:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEMEBBwO6J8
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3wuXyOUKJwfeature=related
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# Posted: 28 May 2008 20:14
I hear Carmen Electra has a great one out.  
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Linds A
traineo Regular
Posts: 39
Linds A
I'm Lindsey. trying to lose a few pounds to look like I used to :)
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# Posted: 29 May 2008 20:06
I have slim in 6 and Pilates. They are both pretty good. Pilates is harder for me because I am not that flexible. But my mother in law is 54 and she does pilates EVERY morning. She is in amazing shape!!
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Ivie H
Fitness Guru
Posts: 246
Ivie H
I used to hate all forms of exercise, now I bike all over the place, jog from time to time, attend Jazzercise class, take a Pilates/Yoga class, do Turbo Jam, and I'm doing some free weight exercises.
Life is good - and I plan to keep it this way!
80 lbs down! Woohoo!
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# Posted: 29 May 2008 22:06
I've been using Jillian's 30-day shred which is pretty good. And actually, I concentrate too much on what I'm doing to really notice the background music.
I also love my Turbo Jam videos. If I was going to recommend only one Turbo Jam video, I would recommend the Cardio Party Remix Live video. It's 30 mins, but I feel like that 30 mins gives me the most bang for my buck.
Can't wait to see what other suggestions you get!
Quoting: bigmex44 I hear Carmen Electra has a great one out. Though I might have to check out one of these Carmen Electra videos that Fred is recommending. My hubby might like that...
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Shawn W.
Fitness Guru
Posts: 434
Shawn W.
Looking to add some muscle over the next few months. Trying to get in those calories and focusing on the compound lifts. We'll see how it all goes :)
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# Posted: 30 May 2008 18:40
Quoting: LindseyEAlford I have slim in 6 and Pilates. They are both pretty good. Pilates is harder for me because I am not that flexible. But my mother in law is 54 and she does pilates EVERY morning. She is in amazing shape!! I do yoga occasionally at the gym. Always the only guy... tiz funny to see the older women who are there every day outflexing the younger women... now they all still out flex me and by the end of it i'm usually sweating pretty good after an hour of stretching...
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Tessa Young
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
Tessa Young
Working towards a sexy summer bod
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# Posted: 19 Jul 2008 15:44
There are so many out there, to suit so many different styles. If you aren't sure which one to try, why not visit the library. Most libraries have a selection to give a go. Otherwise, Wii fit could be an option.
The Carmen ones are more for guys - they are called 'Strip fit'. I think. They are a bit too easy to maintain interest, or improve fitness.
Alternatively, ipod with music you like and walk round the block!
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jo b
traineo Fanatic
Posts: 119
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# Posted: 19 Jul 2008 18:20
If your looking for something not complicated for mornings the walk away the pounds 2 mile is 30 min.
Quoting: youngtess The Carmen ones are more for guys - they are called 'Strip fit'. I think. They are a bit too easy to maintain interest, or improve fitness. actually disk 2 is more of a cardio and isometric workout with a trainer, it's to get yourself into shape to do the strip moves so that might work too and nothing about disk 2 looked easy to me. it looks like it would work your muscles.
if you wan't something more intense and can handle alot of pushups i would recommend the s.w.a.t extreme weight loss dvd. that is also 30 minutes if you don't do the 6 minute abs and he has suggestions for lower impact moves if your not ready to do the others.
i can't do it yet becauuse i can't even hold my body up for two push ups. believe i tried everything under the sun my body just won't let me. i got mine through amazon.
i got like, a growing shelf of dvds but those are the ones i think could work
Quoting: rach_1623 William recommends 30 Day Shred with Jillian Michaels. And it looks awesome, except that the background music is really annoying. i can't stand jillian thats why i haven't started the 30 day shred. i'm going to have to be desperate before i can get motivated to use this.
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Rachael M
Fitness Guru
Posts: 1974
Rachael M
I am a triathlete trying to lose some weight so I can improve my times. I love traineo and the very motivational people on here.
Basic info: 5'9", 22 years old, mechanical engineer :)
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# Posted: 21 Jul 2008 14:33
Well, I've been doing the Shred now for 3 weeks or so. But not every day. Usually about 3 or 4 times a week. And that's just my morning exercise. I think it's giving me some pretty nice arms, and I'm starting to get more used to the earlier to bed, earlier to rise routine, but sometimes I still feel like I have no time at night. Thank goodness for weekends!!
Quoting: shadowmoon i can't stand jillian thats why i haven't started the 30 day shred. There's an option on the DVD for doing the work out without Jillian's commentary. You could do it once or twice with her then just turn her off. She is pretty annoying at times.
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Glenobo .
traineo Regular
Posts: 32
Glenobo .
This member has no personal statement yet!
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# Posted: 21 Jul 2008 20:17
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Sven Wii
traineo Regular
Posts: 34
Sven Wii
27yrs
student
the plan:
- couch to triathlon in 4 monthes.
- german sports sign in 2008
event happen on July 5th
Looking for 1-3 motivator(s)
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# Posted: 21 Jul 2008 21:59 - Edited by: svenwii
Try Enter the kettlebell from Pavel.
Awesome workout.
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Erin Mann
traineo Newbie
Posts: 1
Erin Mann
I never considered myself much of an athlete, or a person who enjoyed physical activity for that matter. Over the last year, I've developed a love for exercise and I've learned to take better care of myself. Those late night pizza and beer binges from my college days are long gone! I'm always up to try new forms of exercise and physical activity but some of my favorites are rollerblading, hoop dance and running.
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# Posted: 22 Jul 2008 19:27
I like Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred...but I am a big fan of hers in general. She has a 5 DVD boxset of circuit training workouts which I also really like...each one is about 25-30 minutes long and really effective in my opinion. I bought mine on Amazon, only $25 for 5 DVDs!
Jackie Warner's WorkOut (of that Bravo TV show by the same name) recently came out with a DVD. There are 3 work outs, lower body, abs and upper body, each routine is 20 minutes. Yes I know it's a reality TV show, but she is a good trainer and the workouts are challenging. I'm getting good results doing one or two of her workouts followed by some running on the treadmill.
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