Collage Success Stories - My Reaction

Joni O · 01-08-13, 01:40 PM

Yesterday I spent over an hour reading through all the success stories at Collage, looking at the before-and-after pictures, being inspired. The goals of most were to lose weight and firm up; some just wanted to firm up. I'm sure nutrition was a key factor, along with the exercise.

The biggest revelation - to me - was that it didn't seem to matter what type of exercise they did. They were all successful and looked great! There were a few people who stuck to one instructor/workout type -- Leslie, Ellen, Firm, Cathe, P90X, Tae Bo, etc. There were more people who did a whole mish-mash of workouts.

I keep reading VF posts from people who were successful with X, with Y, with Z -and then I run out and buy that because that's what works! No, it ALL works. You just need to get off your butt and do it (speaking to myself here!).

I saw someone who looked fabulous and just used Leslie. Seriously? Same thing with Ellen. Okay, those who did a lot of Firm/Cathe/Jari seemed a bit more muscular, but it really appears that 'Consistency is the Key.' I'm sure another factor is what state of fitness you're in when you start.

All those caveats aside -- I think I'm going to stop looking for the magic bullet and just start enjoying my workouts. What a novel idea.

Usia · 01-08-13, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Joni O

All those caveats aside -- I think I'm going to stop looking for the magic bullet and just start enjoying my workouts. What a novel idea.

Couldn't agree with you more! In fact, my only one New Year's resolution this year was to talk less and do more, buy less and use what I already have - CONSISTENTLY. I've spent entire last year buying dvds and planning rotations which I didn't follow. I sat on my butt and consequently, started the year with the same 30 lbs I wanted to lose last year. This year however, it's going to be different. Talk less and do more - in every aspect of my life!

zellybelly · 01-08-13, 01:47 PM

I am now in the best shape of my life thanks to Ballet Body. I know the biggest thing for me was because I enjoy it so much I am consistent with it and the results followed. Of course following a healthy food plan WW (lifetime member here) has helped keep off 70lbs.

glamgal · 01-08-13, 01:48 PM

Preach it Joni!

Seriously, though, you are absolutely right. I'm still trying to get myself to move more as a habit. It's so cold right now, though, that all I want to do is hibernate under a warm blanket!!!

furmomof6 · 01-08-13, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the reminder, Joni! It's so true!

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Originally Posted by Usia

Couldn't agree with you more! In fact, my only one New Year's resolution this year was to talk less and do more, buy less and use what I already have - CONSISTENTLY. I've spent entire last year buying dvds and planning rotations which I didn't follow. I sat on my butt and consequently, started the year with the same 30 lbs I wanted to lose last year. This year however, it's going to be different. Talk less and do more - in every aspect of my life!

Same here! I started the New Year +7lbs more than the last for them same reasons!

bzar · 01-08-13, 02:14 PM

i keep wanting to start a thread with the title:

what would happen if you followed your own advice?
and Joni started one!

northernlight · 01-08-13, 02:40 PM

Absolutely agree. Joni. The hardest thing for me was just starting and, then, "just" sticking with it.

Finding something that you can actually look forward to doing is key, for me at least. It's been almost three months since I got back to working out and I have been doing all sorts of different things.

What I find, though, is if you don't tie yourself down to a strict regimen of exercise, there are patterns that evolve on their own because 1) you enjoy what you're doing and 2) you see results.

Life is too short to do workouts that feel punishing and strictly regimented and joyless.

northernlight · 01-08-13, 02:43 PM

Congratulations, Meghan! That's an impressive accomplishment

zellybelly · 01-08-13, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by northernlight

Congratulations, Meghan! That's an impressive accomplishment

Thanks, I work at staying healthy every day.

iheartsts · 01-08-13, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joni O

All those caveats aside -- I think I'm going to stop looking for the magic bullet and just start enjoying my workouts. What a novel idea.

Love this!! Can I use this in my signature line???

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01-08-13, 01:40 PM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	Collage Success Stories - My Reaction Yesterday I spent over an hour reading through all the success stories at Collage, looking at the before-and-after pictures, being inspired. The goals of most were to lose weight and firm up; some just wanted to firm up. I'm sure nutrition was a key factor, along with the exercise. The biggest revelation - to me - was that it didn't seem to matter what type of exercise they did. They were all successful and looked great! There were a few people who stuck to one instructor/workout type -- Leslie, Ellen, Firm, Cathe, P90X, Tae Bo, etc. There were more people who did a whole mish-mash of workouts. I keep reading VF posts from people who were successful with X, with Y, with Z -and then I run out and buy that because that's what works! No, it ALL works. You just need to get off your butt and do it (speaking to myself here!). I saw someone who looked fabulous and just used Leslie. Seriously? Same thing with Ellen. Okay, those who did a lot of Firm/Cathe/Jari seemed a bit more muscular, but it really appears that 'Consistency is the Key.' I'm sure another factor is what state of fitness you're in when you start. All those caveats aside -- I think I'm going to stop looking for the magic bullet and just start enjoying my workouts. What a novel idea.

01-08-13, 01:47 PM
zellybelly Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Carolina	I am now in the best shape of my life thanks to Ballet Body. I know the biggest thing for me was because I enjoy it so much I am consistent with it and the results followed. Of course following a healthy food plan WW (lifetime member here) has helped keep off 70lbs. __________________ ~Meghan~

01-08-13, 01:48 PM
glamgal VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX	Preach it Joni! Seriously, though, you are absolutely right. I'm still trying to get myself to move more as a habit. It's so cold right now, though, that all I want to do is hibernate under a warm blanket!!! __________________ JENNIFER

01-08-13, 02:14 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	i keep wanting to start a thread with the title: what would happen if you followed your own advice? and Joni started one! __________________ ~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.

01-08-13, 02:40 PM
northernlight Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada	Absolutely agree. Joni. The hardest thing for me was just starting and, then, "just" sticking with it. Finding something that you can actually look forward to doing is key, for me at least. It's been almost three months since I got back to working out and I have been doing all sorts of different things. What I find, though, is if you don't tie yourself down to a strict regimen of exercise, there are patterns that evolve on their own because 1) you enjoy what you're doing and 2) you see results. Life is too short to do workouts that feel punishing and strictly regimented and joyless.

01-08-13, 02:43 PM
northernlight Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada	Congratulations, Meghan! That's an impressive accomplishment