SLIM IN 6: Help Me Look Hot in My Wedding Dress Challenge!

[misplaced southerner]

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THANKS CARYL!!!! i think you have some good advice. i think i will do the ab part of the video. the band work (my dress is strapless and even tho my arms are total "weaksauce" i need to keep up the definition i've built) and 30 minutes on the elliptical. that way i can continue to target my weak spots and really work up the cardio...i think i will try that and see what happen...and YES!!! prayer always helps too! thanks!!!! glad you are getting buff girl...that is so cool

[LooseShoes]

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I'm not sure "buff" is quite the word yet, but I have to admit that my legs look GOOD. Belly, not so much.

I hope this works for you. I checked your journal and read that your fiance' ditched the scales. I bet that will improve your mood! Glad I could offer some comfort, this should be a happy time, so think about all the good stuff and enjoy it!

[LooseShoes]

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I'm back again--finished my 4th week of Slim in Six. I think the perpetually perky pixie of pain is totally annoying at this point, but I really like the results I'm seeing. Also, I think the scales are definitely moving again. Yeehaw! They said 166 this morning. That's 38 pounds in less than 4 months. Why didn't I stay with this 4 years ago? Oh well, I feel better about myself now. I'm almost halfway to goal! I started off thinking I was way optimistic to think I could be near goal by my next birthday (3/31) but I'm starting to believe that it could be a reality. I haven't been in the 160's since I was first pregnant with my daughter--13 years. I appreciate all the encouragement and advice on the board, I'm real sure I wouldn't have stayed with it without ya'll.

Thank you!

[misplaced southerner]

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hi caryl!!! way to go girl. you are doing great....yea that little pixie is totally annoying. but the results are worth it...last night i did the ab workout, spent about 10 minutes with the bands (weakling arms of mine! i dislocated my right shoulder a few years ago so i need to baby it a little)....then i did 30 minutes on the elliptical. and this morning.....STILL 159! GGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

not giving up. no way no how.....i'm with you. this group is my inspiration! glad we are along together for the ride!

[dixie77]

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OMG! I did BIU Monday…30 mins in and I actually got sick…sorry for the tmi but I worked out so hard I barfed! I recovered and finished the last 30 mins later that night. I think it had something to do with the fact that I took a couple of aspirins to help my throbbing knees and then worked out. I skipped yesterday and am not looking forward to today’s appointment with the pixie of pain, squat ****, lunge lunatic or whatever we are referring to her as lately…I would post my personal favorite but this is a family friendly board after all. On the plus side (side not size)…I really feel the difference and the book says you will see the most difference in the last 3 weeks so I am pumped…scared but still pumped! My boyfriend has this all planed for me…he is like once you hit your goal weight you can just do biu 4 times per week to maintain…hmmmm…I was really hoping to just miraculously keep my body toned and the weight off but I think his might be the more sensible approach.



PS – I fell right off the atkins wagon but at least I am keeping up with this evil set of workout dvds…might have to do 7 or 8 weeks before taking the after pics…we shall see.

[PinkLady260]

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What is Slim in 6?

[misplaced southerner]

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hi pink! well, slim in 6 is a dvd workout that is put out by beach body. it has 3 parts. the first one, warm it up teaches you all the moves. it is a good workout for sure. you do it for a week i think. the second section is "ramp it up". it is the same stuff, just more intense. you do that for a week or so. then finally you do the last part called "burn it up"...it is all the moves done REALLY FAST and INTENSE. it is a program designed to really burn up the inches. i started about a month ago so i am at the end of it altho i guess you can do it as long as you want. as of 2 weeks ago, a month into it, i had lost 21 inches just from using the program. it really does work. i was skeptical about ordering it but some of the members here had used it, told me about it and encouraged me to try it. i had already lost a lot of weight and was doing mostly cardio work but wanted a tougher inch loss workout. it is REALLY GREAT! i ordered mine from beachbody.com but some of the gals here got good deal thru ebay. i am a techno nerd so i have never used ebay. hey, if you decide to do it with us, let us know and be sure to join our challenge. doesn't matter when you start! just let us know and good luck!

[LooseShoes]

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Thanks, MS! Ignore the scales, and tell us how wonderful the dress fits!

Kristy, I remember my first day of Burn it up. I was so tired and exhausted that I fell asleep during the cool down! My daughter started shaking me after 5 or 10 minutes going "Mom, are you OK?" It does get better, I swear.

Jump back on the Atkins wagon, you know you feel better when you're on it!

I've got to go home and work out with the ****pixie.

[misplaced southerner]

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hi caryl! check out my post "it fits!!!!" yes it does! too big in the top but that is easily remedied. i am THRILLED!!!! no more shopping! just shoes and earrings...does not need any more as it is slightly beaded and that is enough bling for me!

can't let up now can i?

that is so funny about you falling asleep during the cool down! i was too busy saying bad words to fall asleep!

[dixie77]

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I was so tired and exhausted that I fell asleep during the cool down!

Jump back on the Atkins wagon, you know you feel better when you're on it!

I have fallen over during the cool down! LOL Whoever says yoga is easy is nuts...I am naturally clumsy and downward dog took on a whole new meaning for me that first week. Even funnier is the fact that my boyfriend’s little American bulldog puppy watches my workout from behind the puppy gate everyday. He is probably thinking “what the heck is this chick doing”. I figured out after day one he couldn’t stay out while I was doing this workout…It is hard enough to do squats but add in a bulldog snapping at you’re a$$ and the workout gets a bit more intense.

yes...I am back on the atkins wagon but I am up a few rungs to fruit...I may go back down to rung one if I have no loss by Sunday. I am back up to 130 as of this morning but it could just be water weight from working out really hard yesterday.

[LooseShoes]

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MS, I am so thrilled for you! Now all you have to do is relax and enjoy the celebrations. And, of course, stay on Atkins and keep toned up. I was sorry to hear about your shoulder, my B-I-L has had a lot of shoulder problems and I know what a pain it can be. I've been doing hand weights instead of the exercise bands. I think my bands are too short (lol). Maybe this exercise will make it stronger. When I started out, I didn't think my left knee would let me do this, but I think I've developed muscles to support it and have very little problem with it now. Anyway, you'll make a beautiful bride and Ernie sounds like a great guy. Be happy!

[LooseShoes]

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Kristy, glad you're back to Atkins. Don't worry about the pounds right away, I gained a couple of pounds on Start it up and Ramp it up, but I've been shedding them pretty well on the Burn it up. I think I was converting fat to muscle, didn't have much muscle, that's for sure. I've about given up on that yoga stuff, I do the slim n limber instead.

I'd sure never want to try any of Slim in 6 with a dog nipping at me!(lol) It was bad enough when my chihuahua/weenie mix came in and licked me on the nose while I was doing the floor exercises!

I took a rest night last night. Cleaned my room instead. TOM came this morning, and I was just kind of dragged out last night. I'll do it again tonight. The Pixie shall not defeat me!

[dixie77]

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I have come up with a reward system. I owe myself $3.00 for everyday I did SIU, $4.00 for each RIU, and $5.00 for every BIU for a grand total of $156.00 (call it $160.00 even) to buy new clothes but only after completing the full 6 weeks. Oh the possibilities! I realize that is not even minimum wage for my hours worth of hard work but I have to budget. I think I deserve $22.00 per hour but who can afford to spend over $700.00 on new clothes. Better get some ebay stuff listed to afford myself in another 3 weeks. Hmmmm…maybe I can auction off all my size 14 – size 8 designer jeans!

[LooseShoes]

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Just cking in-have major eye prob--Went to Dr--will be OK, but probably won't ck in much for a couple of days.

[misplaced southerner]

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hey kristy. that is GREAT incentive!!! i'd say the payer is getting a GREAT deal! burn it up should be worth at least 10!!!!!

caryl......hugs and more hugs. i hope you are ok!!! please check in and let me know how you are doing as soon as you are able....in the meantime, i'll burn a little extra for ya baby!!! deal?