..Yes..it actually Does work!!...

[smilingirisheyes]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]

Good to see the thread revived.. I got started back with things the 2nd... Just the treadmill the past 3 days, but have been thinking I need to get out the BF and SS as well...

B, so sorry life has thrown you a curve ball... I can relate...

Here's wishing us all a great 2009!

Let's all shine, in 2009!!![/COLOR]

Hi Kiki!! Have you had great luck with SS/BF also?? Doncha love how you feel afterwards?

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by smilingirisheyes

Hi Kiki!! Have you had great luck with SS/BF also?? Doncha love how you feel afterwards?

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Lisa. A long time ago, when I first found BF I sure did have great results... Then I misplaced my tapes in a move, somehow and totally forgot about it..

Replaced them a year or so ago, and got the SS a few months back, but haven't put them to very good use..

I'm ready to now tho!

I actually hate getting started {Like everyone else } But yes, once I get into it, I love it. And it then goes fast. I don't use the books a lot, mostly the tapes, on the BF...

My daughter and I were doing the SS together a couple times a day, but as usual, fell away from it...[/COLOR]

[girl81]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Lisa. A long time ago, when I first found BF I sure did have great results... Then I misplaced my tapes in a move, somehow and totally forgot about it..

Replaced them a year or so ago, and got the SS a few months back, but haven't put them to very good use..

I'm ready to now tho!

I actually hate getting started {Like everyone else } But yes, once I get into it, I love it. And it then goes fast. I don't use the books a lot, mostly the tapes, on the BF...

My daughter and I were doing the SS together a couple times a day, but as usual, fell away from it...[/COLOR]

How would you describe the SS to someone who only knows BF?

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by girl81

How would you describe the SS to someone who only knows BF?

And the other way around

TIA

[skeopple]

When we used SS, it was very refreshing. Just 7 minutes a day, but always tempted to do it twice! Fell away from it for awhile and now we can't find the DVD. Urgh...........will keep looking for it as I remember how great it made us feel and the inches fell off too.

[smilingirisheyes]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Lisa. A long time ago, when I first found BF I sure did have great results... Then I misplaced my tapes in a move, somehow and totally forgot about it..[/COLOR]

Rocky, did you lose pant sizes very quickly?

I just did by BodyFlex for the morning. The only thing: I tend to strain my neck/tense my shoulders, but I tend to do that anyway. I wish I would learn not to!

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by girl81

How would you describe the SS to someone who only knows BF?

Originally Posted by CurveControl

And the other way around

TIA

[COLOR="Magenta"]They are as different as they are alike.. That makes sense doesn't it...

SS is not as 'strained', I guess... That's the only word I can think of, at the moment... It's a gentler movement, no harsh breathing technique at all. In fact, you breath normally... It takes about 5 minutes or so... I feel good when I'm done..

BF is more harsh, in that, you have the breaths, and then put more 'strain' {or at least I do} in your movements... It takes about 15ish minutes, if you are doing the video, and I do work up a sweat, depending on how much effort I've out into it...

The moves in either one, aren't really much different than you'd do in any stretching routine... Which is what makes them a like, to ma anyway... It's the breathing in the BF, that makes it so 'harsh' to some people. I know for me, when I first start back up, I'm like, forget this! But after it's done, and by the 2nd or 3rd time, it becomes so much easier, and doesn't make me want to pass out...

Obviously, I can't explain the difference very well...

Hi Molly...[/COLOR]

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by smilingirisheyes

Rocky, did you lose pant sizes very quickly?

I just did by BodyFlex for the morning. The only thing: I tend to strain my neck/tense my shoulders, but I tend to do that anyway. I wish I would learn not to!

[COLOR="Magenta"]Lisa, I really don't remember, but I want to say yes, I did lose fairly fast. I was also doing a lot of walking and just dancing around at the time, so I'm sure that played into it.. I've never been one to just do one thing at a time..

I hear you on straining/tensing. I do that too with my neck and shoulders especially... I try to think about it, and not do it, but, well....[/COLOR]

[smilingirisheyes]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]Lisa, I really don't remember, but I want to say yes, I did lose fairly fast. I was also doing a lot of walking and just dancing around at the time, so I'm sure that played into it.. I've never been one to just do one thing at a time..

I hear you on straining/tensing. I do that too with my neck and shoulders especially... I try to think about it, and not do it, but, well....[/COLOR]

Kiki, oh good! I thought I was just way too *into* it

BTW, I LOVE Colorado. I told Hubby if *anything* ever happens to him, I am there!!!

[CurveControl]

Still can't decide about the whole $$$ outlay for SS.

Thanks for the summary. I Did the 'Old' one with the lion face and all that. Ozysize?

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by smilingirisheyes

Kiki, oh good! I thought I was just way too *into* it

BTW, I LOVE Colorado. I told Hubby if *anything* ever happens to him, I am there!!!

[COLOR="Magenta"]Maybe we are both to 'into' it...

Well come on up! You probably need a vaca, right?[/COLOR]

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

Still can't decide about the whole $$$ outlay for SS.

Thanks for the summary. I Did the 'Old' one with the lion face and all that. Ozysize?

[COLOR="Magenta"]SS does have one of the faces, I think it's the Lion...

OK, here's my opinion, for what that's worth.. If you have BF and do like it and can do it with no problem, I think you're good.. Later down the line, you can think about getting the SS...

At the beginning of the thread someone posted {darn I forget who, sorry... Beth or Carolyn maybe?} the positions for the upper body. I found and posted the lower...

If you give me some time, after I get done with some things I have to do today, I'll pull out the DVD and see if all the moves are posted here, and let you know. And I'll be happy to help in understanding just how to move. I know I had so much trouble with an arm one, and understanding just how I was to place my arms... Never did get it, until I saw it...

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[CurveControl]

Oh Gosh, What I had was on VHS, I don't think I even have it anymore, Heck I don't even have a VCR anymore. So why do I have 2 boxes of tapes?

I am really tempted to order it.

[Addie-Rose]

Hello everyone!

I'm new :-). I'm tired of not feeling well, and not being able to do the things I need to. I live in the country and farm for a living. When you are as overweight as I am simple chores become hard. I'm also tired of being tired!

I found this board googling for low carb recipes. I've been browsing the many forums. This is the thread that really got my attention. I have about 100 pounds to lose. (aack!)

I've been looking for something I can ease into exercise wise. I can't afford a gym membership. The time and gas to drive to town every day is just too prohibitive.

I'm all on my lonesome in my weight loss endeavor. I'd like very much to be a part of this amazing community.

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Addie... Welcome![/COLOR]

[girl81]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]SS does have one of the faces, I think it's the Lion...

OK, here's my opinion, for what that's worth.. If you have BF and do like it and can do it with no problem, I think you're good.. Later down the line, you can think about getting the SS...


[/COLOR]

So you think SS is an upgrade from (more challenging than) BF?

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by girl81

So you think SS is an upgrade from (more challenging than) BF?

[COLOR="Magenta"]No, not really.. They are 2 different things... All I meant was that if you're on the fence about spending the money, I wouldn't run out to get it...

Both are stretches, one just has a harsh breathing and more positions.. SS is gentle and not as much of a strain.. I know, and I'm sorry, I'm probably making no sense...

If you got back to the first page or so, you can find the positions and explanation, then search on my name, for this thread ans find the lower body.. Give 'em a try, and if you know BF, you'll be able to tell the difference I think... And hopefully understand what I'm trying to say...[/COLOR]

[wastednuffime]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Lisa. A long time ago, when I first found BF I sure did have great results... Then I misplaced my tapes in a move, somehow and totally forgot about it..

Replaced them a year or so ago, and got the SS a few months back, but haven't put them to very good use..

I'm ready to now tho!

I actually hate getting started {Like everyone else } But yes, once I get into it, I love it. And it then goes fast. I don't use the books a lot, mostly the tapes, on the BF...

My daughter and I were doing the SS together a couple times a day, but as usual, fell away from it...[/COLOR]

Mini thread jack...

Hey there Kiki....HOW have you been? Miss ya over on the "secret" thread

Anna

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by Addie-Rose

Hello everyone!

I'm new :-). I'm tired of not feeling well, and not being able to do the things I need to. I live in the country and farm for a living. When you are as overweight as I am simple chores become hard. I'm also tired of being tired!

I found this board googling for low carb recipes. I've been browsing the many forums. This is the thread that really got my attention. I have about 100 pounds to lose. (aack!)

I've been looking for something I can ease into exercise wise. I can't afford a gym membership. The time and gas to drive to town every day is just too prohibitive.

I'm all on my lonesome in my weight loss endeavor. I'd like very much to be a part of this amazing community.

You will find a lot of info on the main page and lots of help on the recipie help page.
It is a great site, But it is in addition to reading the books (which ever one you want to do) and everything will fall into place better if you start out with the basics and the Whys of the LC program

[bfuser]

Lisa, sorry I could not get back to you sooner, but the kids school, social life, and sports sometimes take up whole days at a time.

I use the Body Flex Book rather than the BF tapes. The book is called Be A Loser . It was published in the late 1980's or early 1990's. I find that I get a better work out following the book's directions than with the videos she later released.

In the book you do the first two exercises 5X each. Each time you breathe in and then exhale and hold for 10 - 12 seconds. So you are doing the breathing a total of 50 seconds per position. The rest of the routine you do each position 3X each with the breathing for 10 seconds for each repetitions. So approximately 30 second per position.

I have seen better results going back to the original BF as described in her book than I have seen using SS alone. The SS seems to be really great for toning and shaping while the BF is better for quick inch loss.

Hope that explanation makes sense.

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

[COLOR="Magenta"]Good post Beth! I spaced the book...

I get my book out every so often, and probably should follow it more than the tapes.. [/COLOR]

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by wastednuffime

Mini thread jack...

Hey there Kiki....HOW have you been? Miss ya over on the "secret" thread

Anna

[COLOR="Magenta"]Anna Girl, I'm around. I just needed to pull back from that thread, for a while at least.. Ya know, that nagging feeling that that's not where you are supposed to be, at that time, for whatever reason.. I'm still 'practicing' and BELIEVING tho!

I was just thinking about you the other day and meant to PM. Then.. life kicked in... We need to touch base [/COLOR]

[pushing 40]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Hello Ladies, I am new to this thread but feel like I know you all because I have read all 742 Posts! Everything I have read is so encouraging and I have found the information fasinating. I have tried the three exercises outlined at the very beginning of this thread as written by Caroline. However, I do not understand the arm positions for the first one, I know that it has been explained many times but I am still confused. One person said to hold arms in front like holding a baby and Caroline's instructions say hold out to the side by the end it is as if you are showing off your biceps. Is there anyone who has or who has seen the video who could clarify for me. I am also way confused about the breathing but would like to incorporate it, if I can figure it out. That video really confused me - is it really like that or are you just supposed to breath in and hold for 8 seconds than out for 8 sec repeat???

Any help would be most appreciated. I have been at a stall for over 8 weeks now despite exercising like mad and doing CTFLC WOE.

Thanks[/COLOR] again!

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Pushing! Welcome to the thread...

Yes, the breathing is REALLY like that... After you do the breath out, then the hard breath in and the hard breath out, then you hold for the 8 seconds {or as long as you can til 8 seconds}

I so know what you mean about the arm one! I never did understand, until I actually saw it..

If you give me a few, I'm going to try to pause the DVD and then take a pic of it.. Then I'll post it... Wish me luck![/COLOR]

[pushing 40]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]Hi Pushing! Welcome to the thread...

Yes, the breathing is REALLY like that... After you do the breath out, then the hard breath in and the hard breath out, then you hold for the 8 seconds {or as long as you can til 8 seconds}

I so know what you mean about the arm one! I never did understand, until I actually saw it..

If you give me a few, I'm going to try to pause the DVD and then take a pic of it.. Then I'll post it... Wish me luck![/COLOR]

[COLOR="DarkRed"]Kiki, Thank you so much that would be so helpful I am sending that luck. Thanks for the info on the breathing. I just watched it again, crazy but I will do it if I have to. Do you start the contraction, squeezing after the little breaths out or when you begin them and do you do that technique for lack of a better word over and over during the 25 seconds or only once?

I have gotten a lot of good knowledge as I am sure others have from reading your posts. By the way I love your aviator! Beautiful.

Thank you, I really need these exercises to work for me![/COLOR]

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

[COLOR="Magenta"]Thank you! You're so sweet!

I'm working on the pic. I have it on the computer, now I can't find it... I have this problem every time I send from my BB to the machine.. I'll find it. If you're like me, you're going to say, it looks nothing like it was described...[/COLOR]

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

[COLOR="Magenta"]OK, it really helps if you look in the CORRECT folder for your picture...

On the breathing thing... You do the tummy roll, suck in thing, after your final breath out, that's when you do the contraction and hold it for the 8 seconds...

You might check online the E place and the A place] for a good deal onthe tapes and book.. That's where I found my replacement tapes, after I misplaced mine...

[/COLOR]

[pushing 40]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]OK, it really helps if you look in the CORRECT folder for your picture...

On the breathing thing... You do the tummy roll, suck in thing, after your final breath out, that's when you do the contraction and hold it for the 8 seconds...

You might check online the E place and the A place] for a good deal onthe tapes and book.. That's where I found my replacement tapes, after I misplaced mine...

[/COLOR]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, I was doing it wrong!!!!! Definetly was doing the breathing wrong. Still not sure about it but I think I have a better understanding. I will check on-line for the tapes and/or books.

What kind of results have you had. It seemed for awhile people were updating regularly than everyone left????

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

[COLOR="Magenta"]You're very welcome! I was doing it wrong too.. It's nothing like described... At least to me...

Did you see not to far after Carolyn posted the upper body, I posted the lower body SS movements..

Ya know for me, life just got in the way and for a lot of reasons I got away from doing BF, SS or anything.. When I did BF the first time {along with other things} I lost and trimmed really well...

I'm just getting back into working out, and I am starting on the treadmill.. I think I'll be putting BF at least, into the mix here by the weekend.. I want a harder workout to start. I'll for sure use the SS to help tone even more...

One thing at a time tho, for starters..[/COLOR]

[pushing 40]

Originally Posted by RockyMtnAngelEyes

[COLOR="Magenta"]You're very welcome! I was doing it wrong too.. It's nothing like described... At least to me...

Did you see not to far after Carolyn posted the upper body, I posted the lower body SS movements..

Ya know for me, life just got in the way and for a lot of reasons I got away from doing BF, SS or anything.. When I did BF the first time {along with other things} I lost and trimmed really well...

I'm just getting back into working out, and I am starting on the treadmill.. I think I'll be putting BF at least, into the mix here by the weekend.. I want a harder workout to start. I'll for sure use the SS to help tone even more...

One thing at a time tho, for starters..[/COLOR]

Kiki, I don't have a treadmill but with the cold weather that is a great place to start. Let me know how it goes when you add in the SS. At the beginning of the thread it sounded like you did not have your own SS tapes but now you do? Which ones do you have? I went back and copied the other lower body SS movement (in the chair) (so easy to find your posts all in pink!) So are there just the total 4 movements or did I miss others? 2 upper and 2 lower, minus the face ones? Sorry for all the questions, I want to try and find the tapes at a lower rate, it seems that if you see them once or twice you wouldn't need them anymore and they are so expensive. Like you I think, I have spent so much money on expercise tapes, it is hard to justify spending more right now. I really appreciate your patience in answering all my questions and so quickly too. Good Luck to you, I will be reading to see how you are progressing