Collage Success Stories - My Reaction

[moonbeam31]

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!

amen- that is exactly what I did, and what I need to do now!!

[shelleyann]

LOVE your post Joni O.!! You are so right on. My thoughts exactly!

[Lucky Star]

Joni, I love Collage's success stories too! And the one who lost 150 lbs using Leslie - Amanda I think her name is - does look fabulous!

But, though this may have hit you as a revelation let's face it - this is something that deep down we all know to be true. An appropriate diet is still 75+ % of the fitness equation, so just find what you love to do and enjoy exercising! And as the saying goes: Consistency trumps intensity every time.

[sunday]

Sometimes people are surprised that I lost 50 pounds by only doing light fusion - Ellen, barre, etc. - with no cardio or heavy weights. But like Joni pointed out, the consistency is the key, along with the diet! I always say that if you have weight to lose just make sure your diet is right first, and then you can do any workout you want.

[katchaser1]

I salute those who have lost weight and kept it off!!

[videofit]

I've only used Margaret for at least four years now and I look best when I cut back on my calories so I can see muscle definition. Something I need to do now after the holidays. I'm consistent with my workouts but inconsistent with my eating and eating is key for weight loss.

[Jane1721]

Awesome post, Joni. I needed that today.

That reminds me of a co-worker from a number of years ago. She asked to borrow one of my Firm tapes, and when I brought it to her she said, "But does it work?" I said "Yes, exercise works if you do it." She wasn't happy with that answer and returned the tape without ever trying it.

[mommy2two]

I love this thread ! Different weight loss groups that I am in on facebook or sparkpeople some people will make you feel inferior if you are not doing the hard workouts like they are. Last year when I was the most consistent was when I would stay stocked up on books to read and use them to keep myself occupied on the stationary bike. I was up to 1 hr a day several times a week, but then the superiors would say thats not tough enough or you need to change it up etc so I would let them sway me but then would dread my workouts and would slack off.

[Harantwanders]

Amen, Joni.

[Lucky Star]

Originally Posted by Jane1721

That reminds me of a co-worker from a number of years ago. She asked to borrow one of my Firm tapes, and when I brought it to her she said, "But does it work?" I said "Yes, exercise works if you do it." She wasn't happy with that answer and returned the tape without ever trying it.

What was she expecting, magic??