Weight loss results? I have been a student for almost 4 years now, I make healthy food choices, but since I have have been in school, I hardly get any exercise due to so much studying & have gained over 45 lbs. I was wondering how many of you are loosing weight, over what amount of time, and how many times a week do you Zumba? I recently ordered the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set after months of research. I should be recieving it in a few more days (can't wait)! So, any feedback on real results besides the ones on the infomercials? Weight loss results? I have been a student for almost 4 years now, I make healthy food choices, but since I have have been in school, I hardly get any exercise due to so much studying & have... » Read More Weight loss results? I have been a student for almost 4 years now, I make healthy food choices, but since I have have been in school, I hardly get any exercise due to so much studying & have gained over 45 lbs. I was wondering how many of you are loosing weight, over what amount of time, and how many times a week do you Zumba? I recently ordered the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set after months of research. I should be recieving it in a few more days (can't wait)! So, any feedback on real results besides the ones on the infomercials? « Show Less
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I am trying to decide between the Zumba set or the Zumba for xbox kinect. I'll be interested in any replies you get. Thanks.
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I also after thinking about it for a while, decided to order Zumba. I've heard so much about Zumba so i did some research and talk to a few people i knew, who went to some classes. and i also seen the result of them going and was really impressed with the transformation of the bodies. some loss 20 pounds some lost up to 65 pounds. all i know is that they look great and i'm ready to try it now. my goal is to lose 45 pounds by April 2012. wish me luck yall!!!!
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Hi all,i am thinking of buying the Zumba total transformation system for a workout to add to my elipitical trainer. I currenlty have the Zumba for xbox and between fighting my 7y old for the TV,and anyone else who wants to watch a program I am a little frustrated. I would like to lose 40 to 50 pounds by May and I am hoping this will help. I see a lot of reviews but my husband thinks I should stick with the xbox version instead of purchasing this one. Any advice on if this system works or if its comparable to the game?
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So, what would be a good schedule to use the DVD's? I don't see a formal schedule after the initial 10 days in the booklet.
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I have the Zumba for Xbox 360 and it is good if you want to learn the moves and get a feel for the steps. My problem with the game is....its a game so if you are not in the correct position in front of the kinect, it will not read your movements and you will become frustrated. I ordered it January 1st and I have gotten tired of the same screen and no additional areas to dance because you have to earn points to move forward. I am awaiting the Zumba transformation cd set so that I can continue with Zumba. I hope this helps.
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Thank you Claire, your post is inspirational. I have the time for Zumba, but with 2 yrs left of school, not much time for anything else. I feel very bad about this, but as a student/former student, you probably understand that school is STUDY..SLEEP...REPEAT...my family is very supportive, but they still need their Mom, so for right now Zumba, taking stairs and parking way across campus is all the exercise I seem to be able to get. Thanks for the well wishes & congrats to you!!! :)
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Zumba addict here! I started doing Zumba at a gym (Zumba drew me to the gym) just over six months ago. I started going two or three times a week at first and now, if I go less than four, I don't feel right lol. I usually average five hrs a week probably. It has inspired me to continuously get better about making healthier choices about food also and to push myself harder than I thought possible. My grand total so far is about 43 pounds lost. Zumba is absolutely amazing and I love it! Good luck and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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I didnt exercise or diet, if 5 lbs is enough for you maybe its worth a try but i didnt take on a regular basis. I often forgot to take it some days. I never reordered cause i only wanted to try it. But i dieted and lost more weight in 4months, it really takes a while to change bad habits.
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I started with regular Zumba years ago....and I have the Transformation and other programs. I got Zumba Gold for something new and I had also injured my knee(not doing Zumba) and wanted something a little lower impact. This can be a low impact, easier workout or it can be a really decent workout where you work up a good sweat. It's all in how much you put into it. It has a lot of the same moves as the other Zumba workouts, but with a bit slower and understanding view to the older or injured person. Now, I go back and forth between Z.Gold and the other Zumba programs. You get out of it what you put into it. I started with regular Zumba years ago....and I have the Transformation and other programs. I got Zumba Gold for something new and I had also injured my knee(not doing Zumba) and wanted something a little lower impact. This can be a low impact, easier workout or it can be a really decent workout where you work up a good sweat. It's all in how much you put into it. It has a lot of the same moves as the other Zumba workouts, but with a bit slower and understanding view to the older or injured person. Now, I go back and forth between Z.Gold and the other Zumba programs. You get out of it what... » Read More I started with regular Zumba years ago....and I have the Transformation and other programs. I got Zumba Gold for something new and I had also injured my knee(not doing Zumba) and wanted something a little lower impact. This can be a low impact, easier workout or it can be a really decent workout where you work up a good sweat. It's all in how much you put into it. It has a lot of the same moves as the other Zumba workouts, but with a bit slower and understanding view to the older or injured person. Now, I go back and forth between Z.Gold and the other Zumba programs. You get out of it what you put into it. « Show Less
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Also, I already knew the songs on Zumba Fitness 2 and I was more motivated to do the routines as a result. Also, the game keeps track of your fitness minutes, weight, and technique. I found it motivating to see the progress of my weight loss right on the game. That is why I preferred to purchase the wii game instead of the DVD. So if you are going to try Zumba Fitness for wii, skip the first version of the game and just get Zumba Fitness 2. It is much closer to being in the class.
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Hi!I just started 3 days ago and lost 3 lbs !!! Can't believe it myself!! I eat less and do not have any snacks at all !And I don not work out ,ever.
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I was stuck at 170lbs for two years. Since taking Slim and Sassy, I've lost 13 pounds in 4 months. That may not seem like much, but I lost that weight without exercising at all. I didn't see any results in the first 4-6 weeks of taking Slim and Sassy, but boosting metabolism takes time, and it's not gonna happen over night. I think people give up too quickly because they don't see results right away. I don't use 8 drops, and I don't put the drops in a glass of water. It's wasteful, because all the oil ends up on the glass and not in my mouth. Maybe that's another reason people aren't getting results. Maybe they aren't getting an effective amount of oil because it's all stuck on the glass. I put the drops directly under my tongue, and follow with a glass of water. To make the bottle last longer, I only use 2-3 drops a day. I put one drop under my tongue in the morning and again at night, and maybe before lunch, if I'm able to. I've made a conscious effort to eat healthier, and eat less, so I'm sure that is the biggest reason for my success. I haven't cut anything from my diet, I simply adjusted it. I believe in eating everything in moderation. I eat fresh fruits and vegetables daily, and yogurt. I firmly believe yogurt helps with weight loss. Occasionally, I eat candy or ice cream, but not every day, and not in large quantities. I don't drink any soda. I drink black coffee or water. I eat mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar or american. I don't eat fast food because it makes me feel sick, but I order pizza a few times a month. Since taking Slim and Sassy, my appetite is much less than it used to be. I still eat what I want, but I don't eat nearly as much as I used to, and I lowered my sugar intake.
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I am going to do my best to help.Plug in machine the LCD should be saying Manual If that is the program you want then proceed.This is the one I use.Press enter.Next it shows level up incresease you resitance.I start out at level 1. press enter again. It next shows time. enter the time you want this session to last.when you find desired time press enter again. the next set is weight enter your weight as it is now.then press enter again.the screen is now saying press start when you do your session will start. I normally start at 15 minutes at level one.I think its best to start off slow and after a week you can increase your restranction and time when the orogram ends you will see it shows you your speed and how many calories you have exerted.I think this are appromaiate values. I hope this helps best wishes Pat james
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I've done the lemonade cleanse the old traditional way about three times. I drank only lemonade for 25 to 30 days each time--no food whatsoever. Each time I lost 1 pound a day! I felt fantastic, very alert, and healthy. When I went back to eating I was very careful for awhile, and did not gain back the weight for 12 to 18 months. After a while I wasn't as careful with what I ate. If you continue eating very carefully you will not gain the weight back. but you really have to be careful. This cleanse is a really quick start to weight loss, but you have to have a plan for when you start eating again. I think I'm going to do it again, and then afterwards follow the Wheat Belly plan (book sold on Amazon)--no grains at all, and see how that works.
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I was exercising once a day while taking this and didn't have any results at all. I'm not an over weight person but do want to lose about 10lbs. I work out twice a day now (not taking these anymore) and I'm mainly toning.
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This is for everyone. I am female and got great results in just the first week. although it is suggested once a day 5 days a week. I did 2x a day every day and lost over 8 lbs. there are men and women exercising along with him.
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YES! My husband and I both use this for our only means of real exercise. So far he has been able to lose 60lbs. (using the 17 day diet plan and riding the bike about 30 min. a day...it has taken him 4months) and I have lost 20lbs. (simply by cutting back and riding the bike about 15-20 min. a day...it has taken about a month). The weight really started coming off when we added the bike to our daily routine. Hope my answer helped. Good Luck. :)
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It varies from person to person. I started off with 2 for the month because I was sharing it with my wife. Its a great product. I've lost 12 pounds and I not finished yet.
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Thank you for your question, Will, and for your praise Ken, Will, and A.C.!We hope you'll give Vintage Burn a try; and we'll also remain available to support you if you have any questions regarding diet or exercise while using our products.If you're intending on working out every day; we recommend that you make sure at least 2 of those days per week are very 'light activity' days - because recovery is key, regardless of whether you're planning on losing weight, building muscle, or both :)Keep it Old School, everyone!
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I'm not a mom and I know you wanted to know if mother's have gotten toned from doing Zumba but I just wanted to say I've done both the Zumba and Zumba Exhilarate for three weeks in a row for 5 days each and haven't lost or gained anything. I know in both you work with the toning sticks. I just have regular 3lb weights which gets harder the longer you use them for these two videos. The Zumba 'Sculpt & Tone' will have you heaving if you're not in top shape. The Zumba Ripped is extremely low impact so I don't see why they call it 'ripped' when you barely break a sweat. I'm not in tip top shape but I know the Ripped DVD is too easy to do and don't see how you can get 'ripped' from it.
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It works very well. I started taking just one in the mornings before my workouts and I say the difference in just a few days. The following week upgraded to two pills because I needed to lose weight for my wedding. I lost about 10lbs in about 3 weeks with the pills and workouts. I'm already in shape so losing this much for me is usually very hard.
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ok. I don't know if it is me or not. But I have been using it since New Year's Day and have lost 10 pounds. For me, that is a major accomplishment since I haven't been able to lose weight in 10 years. I did not change my diet or increase exercising.
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Haha that's a funny question. Well I think it depends on how often you use the "machine" and what sort of work out you do on it. Any "machine" you buy will help you with weight loss but you actually have to use it. I use my machine 3 times a week for 20 min...so I can't say I'm shedding pounds but I am just maintaining some level of fitness even though it's small amount. I also eat very healthy so that helps with losing weight...