Day - 15 Good News & Bad News

Today was Day 15 of my Slim in 6 program.  I did the Start It Up video for what I think is going to be the last time.  Before starting the workout, I weighed myself (no change) and I measured myself (I lost 6.5 inches in two weeks!).  Two of those inches were from my waist and one and three quarter inches off my hips -- HOORAY!  Needless to say, that was my "Good News".

My "Bad News" is that I previewed the Ramp It Up video and OMG!  First off, it's 21 minutes longer than Start It Up, a total of 55 minutes.  It still begins with a warm up and ends with a stretching routine.  But in between those two sets they work 9 different areas of the body at a pace that can surely qualify as an aerobic work out.  I didn't even know I had 9 different areas of my body. This new video, just like in Start It Up, features Debbie Siebers and two students.  I don't think they were 10 minutes into the video before one of the students, coincidently named Holly, has to wipe off the sweat that's dripping down her face.  Then about ten minutes later, Debbie had to use her towel to dry off.  All through the video you can hear  all three of them really huffing, puffing & groaning.

The booklet says to work into everything slowly.  I have a feeling it's going to take me the next two weeks just to be able to keep up with the pace, let alone master the routine.  Tomorrow is my free day (we're going kayaking) and then Monday morning, bright and early, I'll take my fist shot at Ramp It Up.  On the up side, I believe a 55 minute total body workout at an aerobic pace will surely help me shed pounds.  See, Every cloud has a silver lining.  See you Monday.