Bob Harper Beginner's Weight Loss Transformation DVD Review & Giveaway Ends 3/30/12 at 7 PM EST

I recieved Bob Harper Beginner's Weight Loss Transformation DVD from Collage Video to review.  I did this workout once last week and again this morning.  WOW what a workout.  I am still considered a beginner even though I have been working out daily since around the first of the year.  This workout had me sweating from head to toe.  I haven't sweated this much in a long time.  The first time I did the DVD I was too tired to do the 10 minute ab workout after the 45 minute main workout.  I barely got through the whole DVD this morning.  I am worn out.  I can't wait to continue to use this on a weekly basis until I get up to speed.

Certified instructor description: The first workout is a no-nonsense aero/tone interval program for "anyone who hasn't worked out in a long time." It has a huge variety of fat-burning and body-sculpting moves led by a tough-but-supportive instructor ("all I'm asking is: do the best you can"). Throughout, Bob emphasizes clear cuing and novice-level teaching (e.g. the name of each exercise is displayed on screen). But he also knows that "easy" doesn't get real results. So this program includes some challenging routines, often introduced at a slower pace or with easier options (e.g. normal jumping jacks and "low impact jacks"). The second program is an exceptionally varied series of abdominal floorwork exercises. Requires 2 to 5 lb. dumbbells.

Rise to the challenge and reveal you greatest physique. Whether this is your first time working out or it’s just been a while, now is the time to drop pounds and renovate your body to its best form! Push yourself harder and punch-up your heart rate to annihilate calories, attack fat and reconstruct your body completely. Beginner’s Weight Loss Transformation uses weights and body resistance to perfect your form for optimal weight loss and muscle-toning performance. My Trainer Bob leads you through each dynamic movement to activate all muscle groups keeping you in constant motion for a maximum cardio-heightening, fat-blasting workout. Learn how to engage your core from start to finish and compress each muscle movement for results you can see and feel. Achieve this supreme beginner workout, and accomplish your fitness goals.

WORKOUT 1: BEGINNER’S WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION – 46 minutes of non-stop muscle-building drills will pump your heart rate and burn fat for a complete beginner’s body workout. Leave excess pounds and calories in the dust as you race through Bob’s dynamic combinations, focusing on key muscle groups and cardiovascular conditioning. Feel the energy surge through your muscles as they obliterate fat and uncover a leaner, stronger, you.

WORKOUT 2: 10-MINUTE BEGINNER ABS – Get in, and get out, with this hard-driving abdominal workout. Challenge your endurance and range of motion with an expedited variety of ab-shredding maneuvers to sharpen your core and benefit your entire body.

If you would like to enter to win your very own copy of this DVD just enter the giveaway below.

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/\Heather/\ said... 54

I think the Kathy Smith's Kettlebell Solution DVD would work! heatherpooh (hotmail)

March 30, 2012 1:43 PM

#NSNation Week Five Update - Lost Another Three Pounds - Total 13 Pounds GONE!

I am so happy to report that I have lost another three pounds in week five.  This is a total weight loss for me of thirteen pounds since I started this journey.  I stepped on the scale early in the week and was already down three pounds so I though maybe I would lose more like five pounds for the week, but no such luck.  Nutrisystem says 1-2 pounds per week is average so I am above average and I am moving in the right direction. 

I have been doing amazing with sticking to the plan and working out.  I can't believe how fast the time is going.  It seems like just yesterday I got the huge packages from Nutrisystem and began eating healthier and working out.  I am still trying to find my inner athlete.  I am trying a variety of workout dvds on weekdays early in the morning and then on the weekends I am walking. 

This morning I did a Yoga DVD and it was such a challenge.  My legs are sore right now as I type but I feel energized and awake.  My body is starting to wake up and get moving.  It's been years since I was active and I can't expect to just be in shape overnight.  These things take time.  I am feeling stronger each and every day that goes by.

I am so happy that I have started this journey with Nutrisystem.  I plan to continue until I am no longer considered overweight.  I have quite a ways to go, but I am making the right choice for me and choosing health.

Right now Nutrisystem is celebrating their 40th Anniversary.  They have a promotion going on that gives you 40% off your first delivery.  This is an amazing price to get started.  Also you can get a $30 Buddy Bucks coupon from me and use that as well.  This would really help get that first month's order delivered at a great price.  If you are interested in the Buddy Bucks just let me know and I'll send you the $30 off.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog

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The Booty Barre Review & Giveaway Ends 2/10/12 at 7 PM EST

The Booty Barre sent me a couple of dvds to review.  I received the following:

The Booty Barre Beginners and Beyond DVD

Booty Barre^® is a fluid blend of Pilates, Dance and Yoga the perfect balance of strength, flexibility and cardio. The Beginners and Beyond Series consists of a technique tutorial to learn the correct form of The Booty Barre™ and an express 35 minute version that targets the total body from head to toe. The program starts with a quick warm-up followed by the signature lower body Booty Barre ™ moves finishing off with a short weighted arm program. For an extra challenge they’ve included a bonus section of abdominal, booty and flexibility.

You will need a sturdy chair and 3-5 lbs dumbbells




Tracey’s Pilates Super Sculpt DVD

Pilates Super Sculpt is a deep toning total body workout focusing on correct alignment, flexibility, core strength and a beautiful posture. You will learn exercises that you would normally perform on studio Pilates equipment such as the spine corrector and reformer. Pilates Super Sculpt is performed with a small sponge or playground ball creating more challenge and assisting you to execute the workout correctly.

I really enjoyed both of these workouts.  I am just a beginner and these were both very challenging.  I know that I will be able to enjoy these for many more workouts.  They are very intense workouts.  I love how wonderful I feel after I complete one of these dvds.  If you are looking for a fun workout that really gets your body in shape, you really should try these.  

If you would like to win both of these dvds just enter the giveaway below.

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Giveaway ends 2/10/12 at 7 PM EST.  You can enter up to five times.  I will use random.org to select the winner and I will notify the winner via email.  Winner will have 72 hours to respond to my email or I will have to select another winner.

 

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Becca Ann said... 42

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February 9, 2012 10:51 AM

 

Anchor Bay Entertainment - Dance Off the Inches Hip Hop Body Blast Review & Giveaway Ends 2/1/12 at 7 PM EST

I received the Dance off the Inches Hip Hop Body Blast DVD to review from Anchor Bay Entertainment.  They have offered one for me to giveaway as well.  I really enjoyed this dvd.  It felt more like dancing than working out.  I can't wait to do this workout again.  I will need to do it a few more times to feel like I have the moves down.  But learning the moves is really fun.  I am not a dancer by nature but I enjoy learning to move and melt off the pounds. 

DANCE OFF THE INCHES: HIP HOP BODY BLAST

Getting Fit Doesn’t Have To Feel Like Work. Anyone can dance off the inches because ten moves are all you need to dance these routines, and the step guide will show you how. No matter what your age or fitness level, you can have a great time while dancing your way into great shape. You’ll want to do this workout again and again because it’s FUN – and that’s the secret. The more you do it, the more inches you’ll lose. It’s that simple. Losing inches has never been so easy! Blast off body fat with three all new hip hop routines designed to shrink your waist, boost your backside, tone your legs, and sculpt sexy arms! Hip Hop dance is already known for sculpting some pretty sleek physiques. But now fan favorite instructor Jennifer Galardi has found a way to seriously crank up the cardio without minimizing the fun. You’ll work hard but won’t even notice as you flaunt some of Jennifer’s hottest moves yet. ANYONE can do this, regardless of prior dance experience. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to turn up the burn and tone your entire body with Hip Hop Body Blast! This program features the Dance Off the Inches Step Guide. In it your dance instructor will breakdown the 10 steps and mini combinations you’ll need to easily dance off the inches through the whole program.

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You can enter up to five times.  I will use random.org to select the winner once the giveaway is over at 7 PM on 2/1/12.  I will email the winner and they will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their mailing address or I will have to select another winner.  Thank you for reading and participating.

Full Disclosure:  I received a DVD to review, the opinions expressed are my own. 


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purango said... 76

I am a Facebook fan of Anchor Bay Entertainment on Facebook. My Facebook name is Veronica Garrett. garrettsambo@aol.com

February 1, 2012 9:05 AM

Anchor Bay Entertainment 10 Minute Solution: Hip Hop Dance Mix Review & Giveaway

Review:

Anchor Bay Entertainment sent me another dvd to review.  This time it's 10 Minute Solution: Hip Hop Dance Mix.  I really had a good time working out with this dvd this morning.  It's high energy and so much fun.  I am not very coordinated so it was definitely a challenge for me.  The instructor shows you what to do and then builds on it but it's still hard to keep up the first time you watch the dvd.  I am sure that the more I do the workout the better I will get.  The time seemed to go by really fast because I was concentrating so much on the moves and it's a lot of fun too!  Here's a little information about the dvd from the Anchor Bay Entertainment website.

No time to exercise? We have the solution for you—the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed 5 hip hop dance workouts that are just 10-minutes each. Compact and ultra-efficient, the 10-minute dance sessions fit into even the busiest of schedules. Split them into 5 separate workouts, mix and match your favorites to fit your schedule each day, or do them all together for the ultimate hip hop fat burning workout!

Hip Hop Basics With smooth moves you’ll bring it back to the basics of hip hop while firing up your core to make this dance a real tummy toner.

Fat Burning Funk This routine uses stylized and funky moves that you’ve seen on the hottest dance shows to really amplify the fat burning and give you a great workout.

Edgy Grooves Get your groove on and your energy revving with these edgy dance moves that will slim your body with serious style.

Body Re-Mix Heat up the room with this mix of hot moves that will help you dance your way to a better body.

Cardio Street Heat This non-stop dance blaster uses street heat and some sexy hip hop style to burn off mega calories.

Selected as Shape Magazine's DVD of the month - Sept 2009.

About The Instructor: Kristin Jacobs is a National Exercise and Strength Training Association certified personal trainer. She holds a degree in Exercise Physiology and has been a dancer for over 20 years.

Enter the below giveaway if you would like to win your very own copy of this fun workout dvd.

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January 21, 2012 4:43 PM

Nutrisystem Week 2 Update - Lost Another 2 Pounds!!!

I have completed two full weeks of the Nutrisystem plan.  I am on the Success plan so I have a protein shake in the morning with my Nutrisystem breakfast.  This morning I had the vanilla shake and the maple/brown sugar oatmeal.  I love how full I feel with so few calories.  A few hours later I have my mid-morning snack of non fat yogurt.  I have been eating Publix non-fat yogurt but I am going to go for the greek yogurt next time I go shopping because it's got so much more protein.  I really have developed a habit of following the eating plan and logging my meals on their website.

After two weeks, I am pleased to announce that I am down 5 whole pounds.  I have lost 5 pounds in two weeks.  I lost 2 pounds this week.  This is a wonderful step in the right direction.  Losing slowly but surely is fine with me.  I feel better.  I jump out of the bed in the morning ready to go and I feel that I look better as well.  I have to take a before photo soon for comparison to the after photo I take when my journey is over.

I have always thought about trying Nutrisystem and now that I am a #NSNation blogger, I have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to get healthy and lose weight.  I really recommend this program to anyone looking to lose weight and feel better.  I have not tried a food that I did not like.  I am eating more fruits and veggies than ever before and I am drinking a lot of water.  I have started working out in the morning before work and walking on the weekends.  This is a lifestyle change for me and I will continue with the skills I have learned for life.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog.

FTC Disclosure: Nutrisystem is providing their program to me at no charge in exchange for my participation in the program and review of the program.

Anchor Bay Entertainment - 10 MINUTE SOLUTION: 5 DAY GET FIT MIX Review & Giveaway

Anchor Bay Entertainment sent me some dvds to review.  The first one that I tried was the 10 Minute Solution: 5 Day Get Fit Mix.  I did this workout and I loved every minute of it.  I was sweating in the first few minutes.  Everyone claims they don't have time to work out.  The 10 minute solution is perfect for those of us who are limited on time.  I did three of the workouts in a row and then the other two the next day.  I will keep this dvd close to use it again.

No time to exercise? We have the solution for you—the 10 Minute Solution! Everyone can find at least ten minutes in their day, and we’ve developed a well-rounded plan that is made up of 5, highly effective 10-minute workouts that will train your ENTIRE body—without spending hours in the gym! You can do one workout per day and get 5 days worth of amazing cross training. You can also use the mix and match feature to create your own favorite combination of the workouts. Or you can choose to do the routines all together and really kick your workout into high gear! CARDIO KICKBOXING In this cardio kickboxing segment, you will burn up the calories, knockout the fat, and achieve a sleek looking physique. FAT BLASTING INTERVALS This workout gives you the best of both worlds with intervals of cardio and strength training. These intervals are one of the fastest ways to transform your body and see results quickly. POWER YOGA It’s important to take time to connect with your body and keep your body balanced with flexibility training. Using this yoga flow you will become more agile and more flexible. BELLY FAT BURNER This series of belly blasting exercises will work the 6-pack, strengthen the lower back and zap away any love handles. Consider it a short-cut to the best abs you’ve ever had! LEAN BODY SCULPT Make the most of every minute with compound moves that work your upper and lower body at the same time. This type of sculpting leads to leaner bodies because it increases muscle mass which can raise your metabolic rate and melt away unwanted fat.

I really feel great after this workout.  It was hard for me.  I am just a beginner but I did what I could and I know that each time I do the workouts I will improve.  The belly fat burner is really challenging as well as the fat blasting intervals.  The power yoga and cardio kickboxing are fun and a challenge as well.  If you don't have much time you could do one of these workouts a day and switch them up each day to have a 5 day workout mixture that is sure to tighten and tone your body.

If you would like to win your very own copy of this dvd from Anchor Bay Entertainment, you can enter the giveaway below.  I really recommend this to anyone looking to get into shape.

Giveaway - Ends 1/21/12 at 7 PM EST (you must follow my blog publicly on google friend connect, leave a separate comment for each entry you complete, put your email address in your comment if it's not visible on your blogger profile, contiguous US only, no po boxes)

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You can enter up to five times.  I will use random.org to select the winner once the giveaway is over at 7 PM on 1/21/12.  I will email the winner and they will have 72 hours to respond to my email with their mailing address or I will have to select another winner.  Thank you for reading and participating.

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daveshir2005 said... 88

I would also like the I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT DVD gfc follower daveshir2005 daveshir2005@yahoo.com

January 21, 2012 4:45 PM

Week 1 Complete I Lost 3 Pounds!

Hey everybody.  I am on day eight of my Nutrisystem plan.  I feel as though I am really getting the hang of it now.  I figure by the end of next week it will have become a habit for me.  I have had my breakfast, protein shake and mid morning snack already today.  I feel great.  I am not tired.  I am not hungry.  I feel energetic.  I got up at four this morning and did Pilates.  That's my exercise of choice for now.  It really doesn't feel like exercise until the next day when my muscles are sore from working them out.  

I also walk my dog for about 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes in the evening.  This is great exercise for me as well, but it's not new, I have been doing that for year.  We are going further than we used to go though.  She needs the exercise and so do I.  On the weekends I am walking at least an hour, most of the time more than an hour.  I love getting healthy and getting moving.  I really have stuck to my eating plan and exercising plan for each day so far.  I am really motivated and will continue to do my best to lose weight for good!

I have lost a total of three pounds so far.  This is not a huge number but it's a healthy number and it's a step in the right direction.  They say we should lose at a rate of 1-2 pounds per week so that's what I want to do.  I am so happy with the three pound weight loss.   

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog.

FTC Disclosure: Nutrisystem is providing their program to me at no charge in exchange for my participation in the program and review of the program.

Nutrisystem Week 1 Update

I have nearly completed one week on the Nutrisystem plan.  I was going to wait until I was finished with seven full days to post, but I am so excited to share that I am posting now.  I started on December 29th.  So I am almost through my fifth day.  I feel so energetic.  My Mom has always said "fat calls to fat" by that she means that when you eat unhealthy you crave unhealthy foods.  I really see what she means now.  I am not craving the same garbage that I was used to eating.

On my first day I planned out my meals on the website.  I love how easy it is to do.  I just decided which Nutrisystem foods I was going to eat and what I was going to use for the smart carbs and power fuels.  I did a beautiful job of sticking to the plan.  I also did ten minutes of pilates and walked the dog for exercise.  I logged that also and logged my water intake.  I didn't stray from the plan at all.  I have to admit that I was really hungry when I got home from work but after dinner I was fine.

The second day I did the same thing.  I woke up and did some pilates.  Planned out my meals for the day and packed my breakfast and lunch.  When I got to work I realized that I forgot my food at home.  Since I am determined to do this I just used my smart carbs and power fuels that I already had planned and added one slice of vegetarian pizza for lunch.  I know that this was not the Nutrisystem plan I had but I did exercise portion control.  Instead of just giving up because I didn't have my Nutrisystem food.  I adjusted my plan and still ate small portions. 

Then the weekend came.  Weekends are harder for me to eat right but I have done an excellent job.  I walked over an hour each day this weekend.  We have had a three day weekend so today is included in that.  I have stuck to my meal plan as well.  I feel more energetic and I am loving this Nutrisystem plan.  I love how easy it is to plan my meals and then to stick to the plan.  I am very proud of myself and I will continue to stay on this path to becoming a slimmer, healthier me.

I have lost 1 pound already and can't wait to see how many more I can lose.  I will weigh again in two days to see what my weekly weight loss total is going to be.  I know it's going to be a step in the right direction.  I have a lot of weight to lose and I know it will take time.  This time I am going to give it my all.  I have been given an amazing opportunity and I am going to take it.  I really love how simple and easy Nutrisystem is to use.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog.

FTC Disclosure: Nutrisystem is providing their program to me at no charge in exchange for my participation in the program and review of the program.