Slim in 6

[bugwitch 37]

I'm starting up Slim in 6 tomorrow because it marks the 6 week until surgery point! I want to be fit and ready for action when I get on that plane. Anyone else wanna join me? Or start up a new routine and keep updating it here with me?

[bugwitch 37]

Making my way through the week. Gonna give stage 2, Ramp it UP a go tonight. It kicks your butt, however my arms and thighs always get much stronger when I hit this stage for a week or more.

[thinoneday 445]

what is slim in 6? is that a program, or just exercise routine for the next 6 weeks?

[bugwitch 37]

what is slim in 6? is that a program, or just exercise routine for the next 6 weeks?

Slim in 6 is part exercise program and part nutrition program. When you order the program, you get a nutrition guide and some other helpful info. Proper diet and nutrition is the first step to ANY successful weight loss regime. This program though, does have a pretty intense fitness component. What you do is use the DVD's that are provided for a 6 week period. There are 3 basic stages: Start it Up: Basic and shortest of the routines but still does give you a great workout; Ramp it Up: Stage 2 which incorporates more resistance training and more cardio than the first and then Burn it Up which is the third and final stage which is totally killer but is definitely worth it, even if you can only stick with it a little bit.

This is one of the BeachBody programs (think P90x, etc) and does have a pattern of great results. However, as with all of the BeachBody programs, it's not easy-peasy. You have to commit and stick with it. Even if you miss a day, that's fine, but get back in the next day.

Why I like it, is because it mixes cardio and resistance training into a workout utilizing resistance bands as well as your own body. Squats, push ups, crunches and lunges all work your body, without any fancy equipment and give both good cardio AND strength training.

A lot of people I find, also mix in Shakeology, which is a protein/multi-vitamin/meal replacement shake. They have that for Breakfast and call it good. I've often considered going to that at some point.