My accidental Essentrics experiment - Page 2

JackieB · 10-25-17, 04:45 PM

That is awesome! I love reading these posts!

BunnyHop · 10-25-17, 06:16 PM

I'm another for whom repetition seems to be a good thing. Doing the same sequences seems to help me a lot, so no matter how much I like variety, my body seems to prefer routine.

DCW · 10-25-17, 07:03 PM

I am glad Full Body Toning aka FBT worked for you. It is one of my favorite Essentrics DVD.

toaster · 10-25-17, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JackieB

That is awesome! I love reading these posts!

I was wondering if you would chime in, Jackie--I know you thought you got some similar results when you were frequently doing this workout while training to be an instructor.

I like this workout, but I have trouble imagining doing ANY single work exclusively for a week, let alone a month!

I wish there was some way to convince myself to do this type of experiment...

lreidgreen · 10-25-17, 09:08 PM

I purchased some Essentrics last year but found it kind of boring. I have the Body Sculpting Series and the Ultimate Strength and Stretch I think it is called. I might try those again when I am done with my current strength training program but like Beth I can't imagine doing the same thing for that long.
Beth are you taking a selfie with a goat in your profile picture?? Cute.

JackieB · 10-25-17, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by toaster

I was wondering if you would chime in, Jackie--I know you thought you got some similar results when you were frequently doing this workout while training to be an instructor.

I like this workout, but I have trouble imagining doing ANY single work exclusively for a week, let alone a month!

I wish there was some way to convince myself to do this type of experiment...

This is the slimmest I've been in years. And yeah, when I was doing PCW 1 over and over I really did trim down through the torso, especially my waist. People kept asking me if I lost weight.

toaster · 10-25-17, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lreidgreen

Beth are you taking a selfie with a goat in your profile picture?? Cute.

YES! It's from the goat yoga class I went to in July--more playing with goats than yoga, but it was fun!

momofcha · 10-26-17, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JackieB

This is the slimmest I've been in years. And yeah, when I was doing PCW 1 over and over I really did trim down through the torso, especially my waist. People kept asking me if I lost weight.

violingal3 · 10-26-17, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JackieB

This is the slimmest I've been in years. And yeah, when I was doing PCW 1 over and over I really did trim down through the torso, especially my waist. People kept asking me if I lost weight.

If I would have known how dramatic the change was going to be I would have taken measurements and booked a trip to the beach as soon as I got home! haha I've been home a week now and DH can't stop saying how different/thin I look (he says not that I looked bad before but I look really good now - he keeps digging himself in a hole every time he compliments me

).

kittybug · 10-26-17, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by violingal3

If I would have known how dramatic the change was going to be I would have taken measurements and booked a trip to the beach as soon as I got home! haha I've been home a week now and DH can't stop saying how different/thin I look (he says not that I looked bad before but I look really good now - he keeps digging himself in a hole every time he compliments me

).

Love the husband comment, hah!!!

Can I ask, did your eating/diet change at all while you were there or was it just that the more gentle workouts didn't leave you ravenous like more intense workouts?

I'm so glad you posted about your wonderful experiment! I've been delving into more of these types of workouts lately and can only hope for the same results!

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10-25-17, 04:45 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	That is awesome! I love reading these posts! __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado

10-25-17, 06:16 PM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	I'm another for whom repetition seems to be a good thing. Doing the same sequences seems to help me a lot, so no matter how much I like variety, my body seems to prefer routine. __________________ Anna

10-25-17, 07:03 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	I am glad Full Body Toning aka FBT worked for you. It is one of my favorite Essentrics DVD.

10-25-17, 09:08 PM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	I purchased some Essentrics last year but found it kind of boring. I have the Body Sculpting Series and the Ultimate Strength and Stretch I think it is called. I might try those again when I am done with my current strength training program but like Beth I can't imagine doing the same thing for that long. Beth are you taking a selfie with a goat in your profile picture?? Cute.