So many dvds

[KateTT]

Originally Posted by superfit41

No, I haven't been able to do this without regret, or traders remorse Normally, I am by nature a clutter phobic person. I am always gathering things, clothing to take to Good Will. Recently I took a big box of Firm VHS tapes. A few days I called because I wanted it back. They said they couldn't find it I have often traded away workout DVD's, only to re-acquire them later. Ugh....I probably should just keep all that I have. My kids can inherit my large collection some day, lol! If I were you, I would be very careful about what you get rid of, unless you are absolutely sure!
Sherry

That's me too. Thinking I need to downsize (and I have far more than 200 workouts) I trade/sell and then wish I had them back.
It's always a game of "what if" with my workouts. Online stuff only adds to the confusion - too many workouts, too little time!

[Calistro]

Julie,

I know what you mean. I have so many dvds also, and is does seem overwhelming at times, but I have also got rid of a lot only to re acquire them.

Last year I got rid of over 50 dvds in one sitting to the charity shop, which included the likes of All the Ellen Barrett and Tracie long stuff, which I had never used. Then I had major traders remorse, as well as realising that my workout style has changed somewhat. I need more easier stuff now, so I ended up repurchasing them both, but thank goodness I could not recollect what the other 40 plus workouts were.

I am like some of the other posters here, who have decluttered elsewhere, such as clothes, books, furniture. What I am thinking about though is getting some of these.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/500-disc-c...age-case-a81gu

I figure if I can let go of the cases and inserts, I can have just two of these to store all my workouts as apposed to 8 large boxes of dvds under my bed which looks excessive. I figure psychologically the smaller storage cases will look compressed and smaller, then I won't feel bad staring at over 500 workouts

[laurajhawk]

I don't get rid of much. There have been a few things I flat-out disliked and knew I'd never want - that's safe; you'll know. (Step, I'm talking to you!) Other than that, I gave away a few beginner yoga DVDs, but that's because the person needed them -- I even rebought one of them for myself. And I traded away a system I love, but only because I had two of them!

(We're not really helping you downsize, are we...)

[bubbles76]

Originally Posted by laurajhawk

(We're not really helping you downsize, are we...)

Hahahaha!

[Vantreesta]

I can't even get rid of every workout that I hated on first run through. I hated Trudie Styler's Yoga Warrior or whatever it's called so much that I didn't even finish it the first time and put it right in my trade box. For some reason later I decided to try it again and liked it. I am kind of borderline-hoarder anyway, so that doesn't help. I got rid of two stacks of jeans that I wish I had back now that they would fit again.

[juliel]

We all have a lot in common! I've been good about getting rid of things
around the house. I love my workout DVDs! You've given me good ideas. I
will go through my collection and anything too hard may go. Easier workouts
will stay. I also see the value of keeping those. I just need to find a better place
in my home to keep them. ( I'll get rid of something else!!) thank you!!

[superfit41]

I have given away quite a few dvd's to family members because they expressed interest, thinking they would use them. Not one did. That's fine, but I don't recommend giving away or lending out workouts that you still want, or would like back. It's been my experience that most people don't bother to return them!
Sherry

[Sandrine]

Originally Posted by superfit41

I have given away quite a few dvd's to family members because they expressed interest, thinking they would use them. Not one did. That's fine, but I don't recommend giving away or lending out workouts that you still want, or would like back. It's been my experience that most people don't bother to return them!
Sherry

+1 on this. It would sort of be okay if they weren't returned because they were being used, but they are not.

And I'm no help at all to the o.p. I no longer even think about "decluttering" my workouts, because I've decided that they aren't clutter. I really enjoy looking through them and at them, and planning different rotations, and they enable me to reach my goal of exercising every day (well almost!). If I apply the Marie Kondo logic to them, I can honestly say that they give me joy.

(Wow. Didn't mean to sound so defensive there, especially since this is the *only* place where someone understands!)

[JackieB]

I no longer loan workout dvds. If I am done with them, I will give them away. Otherwise, I point people towards YouTube, Totalfitnessdvds, or let them know when the CS/Essentrics sale will be. My experience has been that people feel a loan is indefinitely.

I have purged a lot of workouts, but still enjoy my collection.

[maitai]

Originally Posted by Sandrine

I no longer even think about "decluttering" my workouts, because I've decided that they aren't clutter. I really enjoy looking through them and at them

Love it!!!!! This is me