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Needing Good Beginner's Exercise Dvd
Asked by T.S. from Oklahoma City
on September 18, 2008
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Hello ladies,
I, like every Mom in the world, have very little time to spend on myself, but I'm trying to work on a healthier lifestyle for myself and my family. I...
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- Hi T., I highly recommend Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds. The set I have is a 3-set with the firt one for beginners in which you warm up, walk a mile and cool do...
- The library has tons of these that you can check out for free! One of the best things you can do is walk! It is also free and available almost 24/7. And...it real...
- I bought Turbo Jam. It comes with a lot of different exercises, but I always do the 20 minute workout. I absolutely love it because you really feel like your dancing...
Seeking Good Exercise Dvds
Asked by C.F. from Detroit
on April 19, 2007
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I was wondering if any of you could recomend a good exercise dvd. I was thinking maybe a pilates dvd or step aerobics or any other type of aerobics. If any of you co...
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- I know it sounds crazy but, when I ran a home daycare I would put in Richard Simmons and the kids loved it, they went crazy dancing and I could work out. Dancing is a ...
- I'm kind of in the same boat. I need to get some toning done to get rid of what I put on during the winter. I just bought a Denise Austin pilates DVD yesterday and w...
- What I found that really works is Billy Blanks TaeBo (new "AMPED") workout dvds.. I started them after having my son 2 1/2 years ago, and it helped me lose the weight ...
DVD To Get Toddlers up and Moving
Asked by A.B. from New York
on June 12, 2009
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We're looking for a DVD to encourage our 2 1/2-year-old daughters to run, dance, jump, stretch, etc. on rainy days this summer, when they can't play outside. We tried ...
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- ANYTHING "Yo Gabba Gabba" will get them moving-and maybe you, too, in spite of yourself, haha. A lot of my mom friends enjoy YGG (as much as a parent can enjoy a kids...
- I have two suggestions...both of which appear to be for younger children, but my 2 1/2 old daughter loves them and is always doing the dances along with them. In fact...
- If you go to the candle section of a Walmart store they have those machines where you push a button and you can hear a sample of the music for sell right there. Right ...
Need Advice About Losing Weight
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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I have been doing the Richard Simmons Food mover and have lost 11 pounds, great! However, I've been doing it since December 1. I eat about 1200 calories a day usuall...
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- Richard Simmons plan may be old, but the idea of eating 1200 calories per day is not outdated. That is what you should be eating to lose weight (unless you are extrem...
- I exercise all the time because I love it. The only thing that has helped me make significant changes in fat loss has been the "Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno. I'v...
- Another vote for Weight watchers. I really think it is the healthiest way to lose weight and still enjoy foods you love. 1-2 pounds a week is normal and safe as far as...
Why Am I Gaining Weight?
Asked by M.M. from San Diego
on June 3, 2011
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I started my weight-loss in 2008. I slowly dropped 31 lbs. It took 8 months. I was able to maintain 20 lbs of that weight-loss up until the beginning of this year 201...
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- If you are doing the same thing for excercise you need to switch it up. If you are not excercising start! try adding some weight lifting done's have to be big weight...
- at our age, one of the first things that your doc will check is your thryroid function. if it's slowing down, that would be the reason for your weight gain. it's proba...
- After spending the past two months thinking about going to the gym, I put on 5 pounds. And when I finally went (twice!), I gained another half a pound. I'm trying to...
Aerobic/Exercise Dvd's for Children
Asked by S.S. from Raleigh
on October 16, 2009
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I'm looking for suggestions on dvd's pertaining to an invigorating workout that is geared for children 6+. My almost 3 son has been all over me while I work out and ha...
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- There used to be a children's exercise video put out by sesame street. I believe it was called Elmocize or something along that line. My sister-in-law used to do thi...
- go play soccer in the park or just go walk in the park no need to spend money on something he will get tired of change it up each week, soccer basketball Frisbee ect
- you going to laugh, but i'm going to say tae bo or any cardio workout that doesn't involve push-ups. they don't really do workout dvds for kids that young, instead the...
Ideas to Help Me Sleep Better
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on August 20, 2010
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My oldest sleeps 11 hours and my baby about 10. I, however, have become such a light sleeper. Anytime my husband rolls over I wake, I have dreams that wake me and I ca...
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- I take Eleviv - I sleep like a baby and wake up feeling rested. It's for people who are tired...stressed...or depressed (who isn't?!) It balances your hormones and m...
- I have always had trouble getting back to sleep when I wake in the middle of the night. A friend suggested taking one Tylenol if I wake and can't get back to sleep (n...
- I wake up early also. I stay up and get stuff done,(like this), I take a nap when they do about 2:30. Then we are all happy people when Daddy comes home. Train yoursel...
What Can I Do to Lose Weight..
Asked by V.L. from Oklahoma City
on June 27, 2008
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I am 25 years old... I have three kids... I am done having children. I got my tubes tied in Feb. 2007. However, my problem is my weight... I am totally unhappy with th...
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- Weight Watchers, Weight Watchers, Weight Watchers. It's completely safe, drug free and the correct way to lose weight. You can even do it online if you are unable to...
- V., I know exactly what you are going through! I recently lost 45 lbs doing Weight Watchers and I think it is the best weight loss program around. It teaches you ab...
- V., I didn't get to read all your responses so I may be repeating. First of all, your children will not be embarrassed of you! You are their mommy and they want to go...
How Do You Start a Diet?
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on January 2, 2009
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I've never had to diet before. Before my first son, I weighed 110 lbs. After he was born I did nothing to lose the weight. (big mistake and I hated the way I felt) The...
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- I like Weight Watchers, because you always feel in control- you're cutting down and not eating special foods or separate meals. You have to count the points you eat, w...
- Give this product a try....it really works....I have been on it for 2 weeks and have lost 8 lbs and a lot of inches! What is Slendering!™? Every dieter dreams ...
- I think if you start a diet, which is completely different from your habits now, you probably won't stick to it. I lost the weight by making small changes, it did tak...
3Rd Grade Dd, Larger than the Rest
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on February 3, 2008
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Hi ladies, this one is breaking my heart and I am at my wits end with how to handle the situation. The last 3 years my dd has really shot up and out. She's only in 3rd...
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- Hi S., I was reading your message and I don't have any children yet, but have one on the way due in June. I am a coach of 25 all star cheerleaders and even more chi...
- Dear S., CONGRATULATIONS! Being a Mom of 6 is great! I am a Mom of 9, 4 boys and 5 girls. One of my "boys" is 6'7". (I am 5'7", his Dad is 5'11") I was always a ...
- I recommend getting her into Tae Kwon Do or some other martial arts. I believe it really helps their self-confidence, is good exercise, and gives them the life skill ...
