Hey poppy. First and foremost, congratulations on the job. Woohoo!!! Second, I think that doing the 8 minute tape with the weight training tape is a good work out. Count that as your strength training day and on the weekends if you can get more cardio in. I do the same thing, on my weight training day I do the 8 minute and then the Firm upper body workout. I didn't know that there was a tae-bo weight training. Please let me know how it it. I may have to invest in it.

Have a great day!

Poppy, dump the scale until it becomes your friend again. Loose jeans very good sign and you do get a good cardio workout with your walks. Are you taking any supplements for energy?

Are you taking any supplements for energy?

The answer to your question is no. I've considered it...something like guarana...but I havent even gotten to the health food store...what is your suggestion for energy or health supplement to give me some pep?

Just had to report that i'm now teaming up my tae bo tapes with my firm workouts for a complete workout regimen.

Billy B really know how ta work ya!!

Hi Poppy. I take the Atkins Dieter's Advantage for the energy I need. When I first started Atkins back in december I wasn't using that supplement and was always run down. But since I've been using it (since mid-January) I've noticed that my energy level has increased. I take 2 pills once in the morning and another 2 in the afternoon. It's recommended that you take them 1 hour before exercise or a meal.

Tasha - welcome to the tae-bo site. Took you long enough. LOL

Did the 8 minute plus the Firm tape today. I think next week I'm going to move into the Ripped tapes just to break the monotony a bit. Enjoy your day everyone.

I am SO HAPPY to see this Tae Bo site!! I have been doing it for 3 weeks and have more energy than I have ever had in my entire life! It is also the only exercise video I have ever looked forward to doing.

Glad to meet other Tae Bo fans!

Tonya

Hi Tonya. Welcome to the forum. I just love Tae-bo to death. I was watching the infomercial for the new Tae-bo 2004 and realized that I've been doing it since the original Tae-bo. I've always enjoyed doing it with hand weights makes me work harder.

Hi Poppy... how are you doing? Has your energy level increased?

Jackie, I'm doing alright I guess. Still sticking to everything. Surprisingly enough when I started Induction, I was really peppy...had lots of energy, but tomorrow will be my first week of doing Induction, and for the last 3 days I have been totally exhausted. I force myself to do my workout, now its 45 min. with a wieght training segment...I sometimes feel so drained that I dont even want to do the workout, but I know I need to...I guess my body is finally aglamating to the new regime...I did buy a multi-vitamin upon your suggestion yesterday...Maybe that will help with my lack of energy. I mean Im 26 years old, I shouldnt be so tired that Im going to bed at 8:00 After a workout! lol
Hopefully I will get back some pep, cause I surely need it!

Hi Poppy!

Don't let it get you discouraged. I also did not feel increased energy after my first few days of induction. After about 3 weeks I noticed a little bit and the last couple of weeks have been FANTASTIC! I can't stay busy enough.

Hang in there, the exercise and diet will start working together for you soon!

Hi Jackie!

Thanks for the very warm welcome and congratulations on hitting your weight goal!

I believe I will make this my new "hangout" at the forum

Everyone here is so nice!

Hey Tonya. Start a journal.