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

[luvslipstick]

I have to reply to this thread,because I was channel surfing this morning,seeing all the new info comm.,every now and then I do that ,to see what there trying to sell for us to buy,and I came across the SS info,and yes it caught my attention,as did the hip hop abs,anyways,so here I was thinking about it and I came across this thread,yeah
Thank you Anna for starting this,and your doing great
Carolyn great job on the description
So I say thank you to both of you
I did these and just can't believe the feeling you get after,love it,I will be adding these to my everyday exercise.
take care ,Roo

[Hoops]

Mary~ It sounds like you got a nice little, yet demanding, workout in! 100 seconds is 1 minute 40 seconds, although it equals about 2 minutes if 5 seconds is taken between each 25 second set. That is equivalent to 6 minutes without the face exercises.

[wastednuffime]

Hello Everyone!!

I am at work, (been pulling 12 hour shifts) , so not much time last few days, when I'm off to log on at home. I'm sorry for not having the time to do any personals right now, plus I need to go back and read any recent posts before I do...

Anyway, I just "Had" to sneak on here quickly, LOL to update my progress and share my good news with you all.....

Well as some of you may already know, I only weigh 1x per month, normally on the 10th. ( I used to be a real "Scale Junkie"...) Anyway I weighed this morning, ( yeah a whole day late, LOL) And I am pleased, .....NO I'm totally darn Slap-happy to report that I am now at 182.6!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am almost OUT of the 180's,...can ya believe that?.....( coming from a once 330+, you have no idea what an accomplishment that is for me to finally achieve!!)...I so clearly remember that day I got on my newly brought WalMart scale which went up to 330lbs....I was all excited to get an official starting weight. I stepped on, looked down.and the numbers read..."Error"...Being in denial as I was, I thought it was the scale,..ya know..as in "defective / broken"..and was even going to return it to the store, until I had my DD get on..and it registered her weight..exactly

I can laugh now, ..looking back, but trust me emotionally...at that time,..it was So NOT funny... I feel way confident now that those upper numbers are forever behind me!!

Even before stepping on the scale, I just Knew I had loss, cause of the way some of my clothes were fitting. For instance, yesterday I had on a pair of my "normal" what I call ...my everyday-hanging -around -the -house -kinda jeans and get this...they were touching the floor!!....When I say touching almost dragging the floor, I am talking about the bottoms / Legs. At first I thought I was shrinking in height, LOL...But quickly realized that the legs were longer...because those jeans were fitting much looser and thus much lower on my hips!!

Ok, now back to the potential question at hand..."Is doing SS responsible for the weight loss?".....In all honesty,..."No"...I honestly had to limit and watch what all I've been eating lately. Now "Is SS responsible for the lost inches on my hips and thys?"...Answer is...an absolute YES!!...A thousand yeses!! ....My arms are coming along nicely, however I am far from seeing myself going sleeve-less...Perhaps by summer...who knows.....

Ok gotta run...I hope everyone here is doing well...Catch ya soon...

[Hoops]

Anna~ I am SO happy you posted today! You're excitement is contagious! I am sure seeing your new scale reading "ERROR" was not a laughing matter, however what an incredible recollection of where you were and now how far you've come!

I WILL be doing SS today! I did it for one week, then nothing for a week. I am due!

[sazzie]

Hi,

Just checking in for an update. I made the mistake of not measuring before I started SS, but that's OK, cause it's being noticed.
Hubby made a comment to me about 4 days ago, and commented that I was looking smaller, but yesterday.....Wow! He told me that my derrière 'was definitely looking smaller' and believe me, he is not one to give empty compliments.

We went to the Gate River Run marathon yesterday, and did the 5k/walk (with an additional 2 miles), but before we left our hotel for the Start Line, I did my 9th session of SS.

Anna I can't thank you enough for introducing SS to me, along with all your advice. I have a special place in my heart for you.

I took today off, cause I usually do on Sundays, but I did go for a one mile walk just cause I felt like it.

I agree that SS will not do too much for losing weight; only good eating habits and consistent exercise can accomplish that.

But for firming and toning, and cumulative inch loss.........SS it is!!

[wastednuffime]

Hello Ladies...

Hoops & Sazzie..you guys are the best!! Thank you for the kind words!!

Hoops,..I always try to be a form of motivation around here,...come to think of it,... I'm like that in "real Life too.. I'm glad that you are getting back on track with SS ....Remember,..consistency is Key!! stick with it...you won't be sorry. I look forward you reading about your future progress....

Sazzie,.. 7 miles!! simply fantastic!!!! Also, WTG on your progress and most certainly on DH's comment!! My DH never gives empty compliments either,..But when he does say something complimentary or along those lines...I take it to heart cause I know he really Means it!! ... I'm SO happy that you are enjoying SS

Luvslipstick & marmoura....Welcome ...... to the Both of you for giving SS a try and adding it to your exercise routines!!
Oh and ..I can SO relate to the arms hurting afterwards...been there...many times...Just wait till your behind starts feeling the same way too...wowza..

There were several others here that tried SS but seem to have faded away...Or perhaps ,..,.....they are just too darn sore to type ....
On a serious note, I truly hope that they have not ( as I have done a ba-zillion times )...Tried something for a day or so or perhaps even longer...then for whatever reason...kinda gave up....telling myself...that ..crap..this too...did not work..either.. .....

Like I said before...Consistency is key!!.... I kid you not...It truly is!!...and NOT just with SS,..but with ANYTHING...

Well ok, gotta go rattle those pots & pans....The Troops are hungry.. ...be back tomorrow...Have a great day All....

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Hi there.. I'm one who was around at the beginning of this.. I didn't just fade away! What I did do was get really, really sick.. And before I did, girl child was sick with it.. It took us both out for almost 3 weeks each.. I was so tired and stressed, the last thing on my mind was any kind of workout... Add to that a few other issues and a sick kitty...

My plan is to get back on the workout track tomorrow.. The treadmill, some DVD's and the SS... We're getting teased with beautiful spring weather here {which won't last at this time} But by the time the real thing gets here, in a few short weeks, I want to be in shape for it..

I plan on checking in and reading everyones progress, as well as posting my own..

[sazzie]

Kiki

Wow, I'd say that being that ill would take anyone out of the exercise routine.

So glad you're feeling better, and glad to have you back with us.

I am still in awe as to how SS is working. Even on days I have to abbreviate my other routines, I always do the SS and my walks.

Here in Florida, Spring has already sprung, so I really have to be diligent now and not slack on any routine. But, I will admit, I was out in the garden the past couple of days, and I was hurting. So, it won't be a complete loss of exercise if I do miss something.

[luvslipstick]

Good morning ladies,Well I was doing these,but I've been sick the last few day's,so I'm going to get it in gear today and start back doing these,it's a good feeling when your done.Do you guy's do it more than just 1 time per day,I did 3 times the other day,spread out through the day,is that to much,didn't seem to bother me,just curious, Take care.

[wastednuffime]

KiKi....So Glad to see you back and even more glad that both you a DD are feeling better physically!! 3 weeks..wow!!,,, Anyway, for not fading away and another on getting back on track too!! I am anticipating reading Your success and progress soon!!

Sometimes in the mist of my day to day life, hectic work schedule, family responsibilities, the normal stress, (not to mention a little added drama) , Oh and as always,..a tad of the "unexpected"..thrown in from time to time .....The one thing that keeps me feeling positive, ( and Sane )..is knowing that I took the time..and did something healthy for myself!!.....Exercise I've come to learn,.. is one of the best medicines I now know of..

Luveslipstick,...I personally never done them more than once a day,..But Sazzie sure HAS!!...

~~~waves~~~ Sazzie Hello everyone else!! Catch ya tomorrow..

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Gracie and Anna, thanks so much for the well wishes.. We're happy we're all better...LOL

I just did my first SS session in who knows how long.. I'm so not sure I'm doing the arms ones correct.. At first I was holding my arms out to each side and moving up, then I see the baby analogy..

So tonight I started with them at my sides, elbows at waist but bent, with my forearm going out in front of me {like I was holding a tray on them, or baby} I did the 25 sec sequence, then moved them up so elbows are now in the same position, but moving up to approx. mid rib level, and so on.. Is this right? Did I explain it so you can understand?

I want to do it correctly... I have my grandmas arms, and it's not a pretty sight...LOL I loved them, but I so don't want their upper arms...

[wastednuffime]

Hi Ladies

Kiki sounds like you Are doing them correctly!!...Oh can I ever Relate...to the "Grandma arms"...I have upper arms like that myself...

During the Winter, and Fall and most of Spring,..I can deal with it, no biggie, however during the hot humid days of Summer, dressing for things like going to the beach, takes some creativity, as I dare not expose my arms too fully or wave at anyone...least I might frighten innocent children away.. oh well, I'll keep on keeping on cause they are looking better and in the mean-time, I won't let that stop me from having fun anyways...

Have a wonderful day All..Catch ya tomorrow..

[wastednuffime]

~~~Waves~~~~ and Hi's everyone

Just popping in to say hello.....

All is going well, I'm actually off for three days!!..Whoo-hoo!!..

Our weather here is way too odd lately. A couple of day ago it was close to 80,..today its been cold, only in the 40's and tonight will be getting down in the 20's ....

Ok gotta run...catch ya soon ...Keep SS-ing, ya hear

[sazzie]

Hi SSers,

I, too am just popping in to say hello.

I've been doing my SS routine every day, and it has now become an ingrained habit. Took less than two weeks to get to this point, and I don't want to break it.

Trying to incorporate Callanetics into my day, but finding it difficult. I really want to do Callan too, so I'm working on that bit of time management.

Today we walked another 5 miles for charity, and we just got home after spending the remainder of the day with son and dil. My feet are hurting, cause I really put some extra effort into my power walking, so am gonna go get a cup of hot tea with VCO and just chill.

Keep up the good work, and let us all know how each of you is doing.

[suzergal]

I see Shapely Secrets but not Slender Secrets.

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

I'm just checking in too.. I haven't been keeping up with them as well as I'd like.. I'm having a new medical issue... I tell ya what, it does seem like when it rains it pours.. I'm not really complaining, because my family and I have truly been blessed with no major health issues.. It's just very stressful and I've been down more than up, it seems..

Oh well, this to shall pass, and I am going to do my SS right now... May not be the best thing, as I'm going to a play tomorrow, and I can feel the pain already, just thinking about applauding...

Anna,thank you for confirming I seem to be doing them right... I apprecite that... Let's get rids of our grandma's arms!

[wastednuffime]

Susie....LOL...it IS "Shapely Secrets!! I made that blunder earlier when I first started this Topic and well,..kinda never went back to correct it ....sorry....

Kiki!! Sorry to hear about your new medical issue ....Boy can I relate , altho Mine may not be medical, let me tell ya,..it sure seems like there is always something or other going on!! ....Right now I am dealing with some crapola at work...geeze.....
I like what ya said about your family being truly blessed...So~~~note to self~~~.."Stop in the mist of things and give thanks, and remember to count my blessings"...Cause just like you said... when it comes to challenges and such,.."This too shall pass"..........Hey whats the play about?...Pop back after-wards or whenever...and fill us in..ok? Me = nosy

Hey there Sazzie!!!...dang girl..another 5 miles!!!! Girl I am in awe!!!..Oh and I like that word..." Ingrained!!....and Habit ( the positive kind)...
I used to do Callanetics!!... With my schedule, finding the time was kinda hard, so I had to do it at night and Boy did I hurt ( the good kinda hurt ) especially when I went to bed at night, could so totally feel it way deep in my muscles, the soreness that is, once I actually laid down... Its a great tape tho!

Well, not much happening around here today, I fixed a really nice healthy Sunday dinner. We ate already and so now DH is all into the games, DS is at a friends and DD in asleep ( still recovering from that bad cold / virus)....
I got up really late, about 9-am-ish ( that Late for me, ) Anyway did my SS and then popped in ,one of my WATP 3 mile walk , got that over with and of course my crunches....Tomorrow it will just be my crunches and SS...busy day for me ahead.....

Have a nice Sunday afternoon All!!, Catch ya soon...

[~Dani~]

Hi guys I'm dani I just registered today. i found this forum as i was trying to get some info on the shapely secret plan. I can't afford to buy the DVD package right now but i took notes on the steps for how to do the exercise and the one where you work on you butt i quite don't get it. I'm not sure if i'm doing this right. you're suppose to feel it all down your leg but i don't feel anything in the legs...idk i think i'm doing it wrong. help please!?.

[DeeLen]

Don't feel bad Dani, I don't feel it in my legs either.

Does anyone else shake while you are squeezing/holding? I shake. I wonder what causes that.

[~Dani~]

yeah i shake too.

[~Dani~]

Ok guy i'm just curious with this diet. what should i eat. I decided to eat like cereal (cornflakes) for my first week without the sugar. is that a good idea.

[~Dani~]

or i think i just have fruit and yogart throughout my diet

[RockyMtnAngelEyes]

Hi all.. Puter offer here...LOL I have been so good at not doing anything, because of stress and all that stuff..

I swear I will get to this and do it daily, starting tomorrow! I can't keep letting the stresses and garbage of life, keep me from doing anything... I am good at that tho...

Anna, the 'play' was more of a musical review of 50's songs.. Not sure if they think the audiance wouldn't catch it, but there were some 60's songs in there, and they were doing the twist, which didn't come about till 61-62ish... We were all talking the next day at the soup kitchen, and mostwere like I was.. It was good, but not what we were expecting... Oh, it's called, The Tafetta's...

I hope your work situation is getting better, Anna... Thanks for the hugs too.. I had a biopsy this morning, and now it's hurry up and wait for those results... I'm believing it's going to be just fine, and this is just another in their being overly cautious, thorough, and making sure.. I'm just getting old, that's all...

Hi Dani.. Welcome to LCF and our little thread... If you use your leg muscles that you use inthe move, you may not feel it. Or yes, you might be doing it wrong.. Would you want to post how you're doing it, and maybe we can help? I know there are times tho, that I don't feel it much, then other times I just wanna cut off my legs they hurt so bad.. Not from the SS, as you read I haven'tbeen good at doing it so far, but from Callanetics, which has a move that is pretty much the same..

Sorry, I can't help you on the diet. I never follow any of the ones that come with any workout... I learned years ago what works for me, and unlike my makeup, stick with it...

[~Dani~]

the one where you use the chair ok it suppose to be in front of you. use the back of the chair for balance.

what i do is stand with the chair in front of me and i push forward my pelvis
and squeeze my butt. do i suppose to feel it in the back of my legs or front