I think I need to break up with Chalene - Page 2

sherry7899 · 03-01-20, 03:09 PM

Hi, Winnie! I think an admin in the group or someone who is friends with you on Facebook who is in the group has to add you. I could be wrong.

donnamp · 03-01-20, 09:12 PM

I did Turbo Jam back in the day - but at some point, I realized that Chalene was probably one of those "popular" girls in H.S. who tortured nerdy me.

I haven't gotten rid of all of them, but I did thin the herd quite a bit. I do have PiYo but I have yet to actually do it - I bought it - returned it - acquired it in a trade.

Maybe some day?

Donna

JezthePuff2 · 03-01-20, 09:28 PM

I'll still pull out her workouts from time to time, but I never felt like I clicked with Chalene. I know it's not fair to judge her, but based on so much that I've seen from her (her emails, podcasts, YouTube videos, social media postings, etc.), she just seems very shallow, materialistic, and just into herself. It could be that's she's none of those things, but that's the vibe I get, and it's hard for me to get past. Donnamp hit the nail on the head when she said she seems like one of the popular girls in high school.

Beyond that, I feel like her "energy" and constant mugging for the camera is really forced.

With all that said, I'm not ready to get rid of her workouts, and I actually may pull out a Turbo Jam this week. I just tend to zone out and not focus so much on Chalene.

Rhonda · 03-02-20, 07:23 AM

I have never cared for Chalene. Not sure why. Then why did I acquire CLX. I don't know as I did a couple workouts and am not feeling the love.

So when I get my trade list updated, this will be going on there.

Rivercat · 03-02-20, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sherry7899

I think after doing Body Combat where excellent form is emphasized I just can't do her kickboxing anymore.

Wrapping up an Invincible month now and can totally see this. They are SO precise and on the beat, but in a very "doable" way. I went through a Turbo Jam phase several years ago and seriously considered picking up CLX but didn't for whatever reason. Then I listened to a few of her podcasts and decided we have just grown apart for now. I still see a lot of Turbo Jams at Half Price and always think, "Those were fun."

Usia · 03-02-20, 07:23 PM

This thread makes me want to pull out my TF/TJ and do some of the workouts. I used to love them and did them a lot, but haven't done any of them in at least 3 years.

bzar · 03-03-20, 12:46 AM

i sold TF to a co-worker several years ago. it was too fast for me.

i do TJ once in a while. i like the add-ons, like the stability ball workout.

I've kept CLX, and it's slow enough for me to enjoy every now and then.

fanofladyvols · 03-03-20, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhonda

I have never cared for Chalene. Not sure why. Then why did I acquire CLX.

Willingness to explore the unknown?

Vociferous vidiot appetite?

DVD set enchantment?

Any one of those can explain why I am willing to acquire a set. I am always fascinated with sets of workouts.

I never clicked with the random P90x workouts I tried back in the day. And yet, I am constantly having to force myself to put back on the shelf the p90x2 and p90x3 sets I see.

sherry7899 · 03-03-20, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rivercat

Wrapping up an Invincible month now and can totally see this. They are SO precise and on the beat, but in a very "doable" way. I went through a Turbo Jam phase several years ago and seriously considered picking up CLX but didn't for whatever reason. Then I listened to a few of her podcasts and decided we have just grown apart for now. I still see a lot of Turbo Jams at Half Price and always think, "Those were fun."

I am glad you enjoyed Body Combat.

leigh1673 · 03-03-20, 10:31 AM

To be fair, I think even Chalene has broken up with the Chalene that appeared in those videos.

She talks now of how she used overexercising/extreme workouts as a way to eat somewhat normally (but still under-eating) in order to stay in the kind of shape that Beachbody wanted. She now takes a much more balanced approach.

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03-01-20, 03:09 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Hi, Winnie! I think an admin in the group or someone who is friends with you on Facebook who is in the group has to add you. I could be wrong. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

03-01-20, 09:12 PM
donnamp Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland, USA	I did Turbo Jam back in the day - but at some point, I realized that Chalene was probably one of those "popular" girls in H.S. who tortured nerdy me. I haven't gotten rid of all of them, but I did thin the herd quite a bit. I do have PiYo but I have yet to actually do it - I bought it - returned it - acquired it in a trade. Maybe some day? Donna

03-01-20, 09:28 PM
JezthePuff2 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ohio	I'll still pull out her workouts from time to time, but I never felt like I clicked with Chalene. I know it's not fair to judge her, but based on so much that I've seen from her (her emails, podcasts, YouTube videos, social media postings, etc.), she just seems very shallow, materialistic, and just into herself. It could be that's she's none of those things, but that's the vibe I get, and it's hard for me to get past. Donnamp hit the nail on the head when she said she seems like one of the popular girls in high school. Beyond that, I feel like her "energy" and constant mugging for the camera is really forced. With all that said, I'm not ready to get rid of her workouts, and I actually may pull out a Turbo Jam this week. I just tend to zone out and not focus so much on Chalene. __________________ Jez ~~~Well behaved women rarely make history.~~~

03-02-20, 07:23 AM
Rhonda Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MI	I have never cared for Chalene. Not sure why. Then why did I acquire CLX. I don't know as I did a couple workouts and am not feeling the love. So when I get my trade list updated, this will be going on there.

03-02-20, 07:23 PM
Usia VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008	This thread makes me want to pull out my TF/TJ and do some of the workouts. I used to love them and did them a lot, but haven't done any of them in at least 3 years. __________________ Dana Avatar: Oliver!

03-03-20, 12:46 AM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	i sold TF to a co-worker several years ago. it was too fast for me. i do TJ once in a while. i like the add-ons, like the stability ball workout. I've kept CLX, and it's slow enough for me to enjoy every now and then. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

03-03-20, 10:31 AM
leigh1673 Join Date: Aug 2003	To be fair, I think even Chalene has broken up with the Chalene that appeared in those videos. She talks now of how she used overexercising/extreme workouts as a way to eat somewhat normally (but still under-eating) in order to stay in the kind of shape that Beachbody wanted. She now takes a much more balanced approach.