Gina, regarding Turbo Jam and Brazil B*tt Lift

[Stacy]

Gina,

Since I've been using both workouts for a while now, I thought I'd let you know how it's going.

I still love the Turbo Jam. It really motivates me to "kick it up" a notch when I'm working out. I was just telling dh that my favorite moves on the workouts are the ones that reallys use my arms and my lower body at the same time, and this is said by a former couch potato! Who would have thought????? (And I just ordered 2 more turbo jam workouts.)

I still use the Brazil B*tt Lift a few times a week, and I have noticed that it IS helping. My b*tt is getting MUCH smaller. On top of the 2 workouts, I have started using the resistance band around my feet, then I take turns lifting my foot to the back, which works my rear even more.

I've been doing more planks, which has helped the fat that is on the underside of my arms. Now that I see an improvement there, it will motivate me even more to keep it up. I worked out so much yesterday that my arm muscles are sore to the touch, but it's a good kind of sore!

With the combination of both types of workouts, my waist, legs, and b*tt are much smaller. I just recently noticed how thin my legs are looking. I never thought I'd see that again! I'm loving it!

Oh, and one thing I've really noticed since starting these workouts is that my s*x drive is through the roof!!! My dh is loving that!!!

[workn mom]

Stacy, it's funny you mention your s3x drive! I've been working with a personal trainer everyday for the past month and I can't believe the difference in my s3x drive. I feel so much better, and I guess I just wanna pass it on Congrats on your awesome progress!!!

[Stacy]

Ok, so perhaps our stories will motivate others to get active! LOL!

However, I did share that info with some coworkers. One gal immediately said, "I don't want to exercise if it will do that to me!" The funny thing is that she also attends my church, so when I see her there, she'll say something subtle to me about my s*x drive and gets me laughing. Sometimes I respond with, "Well have you seen the smile on my hubby's face?" :-)

My drive has gone up so much that sometimes dh says he doesn't know what he's going to do with me!!!

ETA: Who said s*x can't be better as we get older???? I'm almost 50, and this is the best I've ever had!

[workn mom]

I'm so glad things are rocking along great for you!! I have also noticed that your attitude towards your husband has greatly improved, and I think that's a blessing. I love hearing how you speak kind encouraging words about him lately!!! God is doing a work in your marriage, and I'm so happy for you!!!

[Stacy]

Thanks! This should actually be dh's busy time of year for his business. However, he hasn't had any work for quite some time. Normally, he is really bothered and depressed by the lack of work. (Typical for men when they tend to see their worth wrapped up in their job.) However, I haven't noticed him acting that way, so I guess the benefits of me working out are helping out in that way too!

Where it used to be that I would try to get the house in order every night before he came home from work, now he is making sure the dishes are done and that any errands are done. (DD helps with the laundry, but mostly, I take care of putting it in the dryer since so many things must hang dry.) Dh and dd will help with the vacuuming. And both will help with the meals if I give instructions.

On top of that, I will usually get a back rub every night. It used to be that I would use the massager on dh's back every night after he got home. Now times have changed. Since I'm the one gone most of the time, I'm the one who gets pampering every night.

I have to say, with the financial crunch really hitting his business, I am so blessed to have found a job that I love so much. On top of that, I just had my annual review. God has really granted me favor because I got more than a 15% raise, and that is simply unheard of in these hard times. I have worked hard to show myself as a team player, to go above and beyond, to help find ways to make our system flow better, and I don't get caught up in the drama here at work. If people need to vent, they can come vent to me, but I'm not going to share that with anyone else because I don't ever want them to find a reason to approach me and say, "I told you that in confidence, and you went and told so-and-so....." It's a nice feeling to come in to work every day and know that I have not slandered my coworkers to other coworkers. There's enough stress on the job without adding that kind of stress.

Sorry, I didn't mean to write a book! :-) But I guess when you feel so blessed, it's hard not to share it!

[workn mom]

I LOVE that you feel so blessed!!! It sounds like your family has been able to smooth out a system that works well. And those back massages are priceless!!! I always hated drama when I worked outside the home. And honestly, women are the WORST about gossiping and stirring the pot. It's definitely smart of you to stay out of it. Congrats on the raise!!! That's such an awesome update, Stacy!!! Praising with you!!!

[Gina]

Thanks for the update!! I may have to add Turbo Jam to my workouts! I've kind of been slacking lately and I definitely notice a difference in my energy levels.

[vicki]

Stacy, that is great!!!