12-14-09, 07:25 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Maryland
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Hi there!
I'm 25 and have been working out with videos since I was about 15 (a decade of vidocy!).
I was overweight when I first started, and lost about 30 lbs doing MTV's Advanced Workout with Keith Byard. In the past few years, I've really gotten into Sharon Mann's "The Works" series. I do something with Sharon every day, then add on with other instructors. For a long time, I only did cardio because I felt that if I wasn't gasping, I wasn't working. Plus athletic, non-dancy hi-lo is my favorite type of workout. But I've recently started regular strength training. My boyfriend bought me a great weight set -- dumbbells ranging from 1 to 15 lbs. At first I felt like I had to use them so his gift wouldn't go to waste. But now I love it -- and am seeing great results! I've also been trying to add in more pilates and yoga. I'm pretty happy with my current fitness level. But as an apple shape, I'm constantly working to take off those last few inches of belly fat! |
12-14-09, 12:09 PM | |
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Welcome! It sounds like you are in a good place with your exercising now. And, congrats on your 10 years of vidiocy. May I suggest that you hide your credit cards because hanging out here can lead to lots of spending!
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12-14-09, 12:15 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: middle of the desert
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Hi Temeraire,
Welcome to VF!!!! I also LOVE Sharons The works set! I dont have the yoga/ pilates one but have the other 2. She has such a great energy in this set. And I love the mix and match options. I also focused on cardio for a long time. Then found strength training and havent looked back. I look forward to "geting to know you" on the board! Lindsey
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12-18-09, 02:44 PM | |
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Northern California
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Hi Temeraire, I'm late as usual, but welcome! Congratulations on your fitness gains, that's really great results!
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12-23-09, 08:58 AM | |
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Georgia
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Hi Everyone,
I have been a lurker here for a very long time. I have learned a lot and enjoyed the discussions so I decided to de-lurk. I'm 38 years old and have been working out at home on and off for a long time. My first video was Jane Fonda's New Workout which I got when I was in high school. I still have it but no longer have a VCR to play it! My favorites are Cathe (didn't pre-order Shock Cardio and now I regret it), Jari Love, and The Firm. For variety, I also like to do a Tae Bo, Leslie walking workout, or a yoga dvd on occasion. My guilty pleasure is Richard Simmons workouts. They are fun and it is nice to have to modifty to add intensity for a change. I look forward to actually posting now instead of just lurking! |
12-23-09, 11:51 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: middle of the desert
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Hi Mena!
Welcome!!!! Its nice to "meet" you I also like Richard Simmons-hes a hoot! Ahhh the guilty pleasures of vidiot life Lindsey
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DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with sellers and producers of fitness videos and products. For details, please see my profile. You can find a link to my fitness blog in my profile |
12-27-09, 03:00 PM | |
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Mena - It was nice to roll back into town and find you coming out of lurkdom. I hope you have a good time posting around the new year!
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