Ok so I knew I was ready to up my workout routine so this week I started doing the "The Biggest Loser: The Workout" DVD. On the DVD they have a 6-week workout plan and for the first 3 weeks they have 2 workout routines they want you to alternate through every other day for 6 days a week and then the second 3 weeks you change to the other 2 workout routines again every other day for 6 days a week. The first set alternates between a low impact cardio workout and a body sculpting workout (weight training).

The first night I started off with the cardio workout. Boy did I definitely work up a sweat and felt my heart rate go up. I was breathing heavy and really was feeling the exercises. The great part I found about the video is the trainer (Bob) was very much telling the viewer to only go as far as their body would be ready to go. I pushed as hard as I could because I want to make sure I get the best bang for my buck so to speak.

The second night was the body sculpting. First off I had no idea what they were going to do and first off they said grab your weights. What???? Weights??? Well I don't have weights so Karen told me to grab a couple of cans of vegis. Hey it worked. So the work out was going great until they had you lay down on the floor for some abs exercises. OMG that was hard. I still did what I could but I tell you what today I am most definitely feeling that workout. But hey that's ok because just like the walking that I started back in mid-October it will get easier as time goes on and I am working for something better.

So tonight was the third night and back to the low impact cardio and yes I pushed just as hard as the first night. It feels great to work up and good sweat and know it's not from climbing stairs or short walk across a parking lot.

I am still walking 6 days a week also. I know that is still important to get out and do the daily walk as it will help keep my muscles limber for the harder workouts plus it is a great example even at this young of an age for Nicholas to see his mommy and daddy out walking every day for enjoyment and fitness.

So now it's going to be interesting to see how well the weight comes off and how quickly my body size changes too. Hopefully the body sculpting exercises will help my body shape come down nicely too. :scared2:

Thank you for reviewing this! I recently picked up the DVD and thanks to you I know to expect weights in the workout!

Keep up the good work!!!

thanks for the input im going to look into that 1

WOW IT SOUNDS WONDEFUL>>>where did you find dvd would like to get one.. Keep up the great work

Thanks for the review of the DVD--I LOVE The Biggest Loser and I have Jillian's book--it is also really wonderful and super challenging. I know I am not physically ready for her book (the book I have is the one that is geared for people wanting to lose 10-20 pounds, it says so right on the cover), but I love her so much on the show, I had to get it and just give it a try. The workouts are very intense, but a lot of fun, especially when doing them with a partner. I only go as far as I can and it is still a great workout!

I'm checking out the DVD you posted about, it sounds great! Thanks, again!