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THE MAIN MESSAGE BOARD FOR Tracy Anderson DVD Users and Progress Reports
(190,515 views)Hey there everyone! I enjoy reading all these posts…keeps me inspired too!! VentPark is close to uploading my DanceCardio review AND they are going to give you your own Tracy Anderson message board area so you can continue with each other and others can join you. Your thread here will soon move over and will be under the post “Tracy Anderson DVD Users and Progress Reports”. Enjoy! ~Reviewer
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KhoTran33 says:
sae:
The meal plans are not recommended for anyone who has blood sugar irregularities and not recommended for long-term use, only short-term — in other words, it’s crash dieting which is very hard on your body. Tracy does not have expertise in nutrition — however, she states that in her upcoming book there will be meal plans so it’s possible she may have hired the services of a professional nutritionist / dietitian for the book info.
BizzyLizzy says:
Hi everyone! I got great news from my surgeon yesterday that I had to share with you all. He has totally cleared me to work out. I’ve healed up well, and he appreciated that I listened to him and rested during these past 6 weeks. (thanks for the stern advice, FitnessAddict)
LOL
I was so excited to work out again last night. I’m so mad at myself because I just loaned all my TA DVD’s to my friend last week, I’ll have them back this week sometime, but still! I was itching for some TA! I just did my favorite DVD from the P90X instead which was probably a good way to ease back in to everything anyway. I felt good working out, and I feel good today.
I’m going for a short run tonight (I’ve been inspired by you runners…jealously reading about your running recently)…we’ll see how that goes.
I took my measurements last night expecting to see some backsliding, but surprisingly, I have almost all the same measurements as the last time I took them (two months ago). So that made me very happy obviously.
And I have a new goal. January 16th is my company holiday party. That gives me two months to see what I can do. I want to be solidly in a 2 by then and wow everyone with a hot little dress. Wish me luck!! I want to hear about everyone else’s goals too…we can cheer each other on!!
sae says:
I was just online and I found this Tracy video from ABC news, it’s from September 15, so it’s not super new, but I hadn’t seen it before. She talks about nutrition etc. ..
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=8582125
flygirlfit says:
Hello! I’m new to this board and feel so happy to have found such an inspiring group of TA followers! I just ordered both the mat workout and cardio DVD’s— I tried the cardio DVD while I was traveling this week (in my hotel room) and felt like a complete moron. Dance challenged is an understatement! It also didn’t help that I had the DVD playing on my computer and it was hard to stop and fast forward/rewind to master the moves. I only got through the third dance rotation. What is the best advice for learning the entire sequence? Master the first, then the second, etc?
Do any of you combine the TA workouts with traditional pilates? I’ve been going to private sessions at a studio and many of the moves are very similar to Tracy’s– and I certainly feel the “accessory” muscle burn.
I just took my measurements this morning (arms, bust, hips, thighs, etc….) to document any inches lost—- I read that one writer (maybe the W or Vanity Fair article?) lost 40 inches in 7 weeks under the TA regime. Those are amazing results and what I would love to accomplish! I used to run marathons in college– but wrecked my knees with too much mileage. Now that I’m 34, it’s not as easy to keep the pounds off and I feel like I definitely need to drop a solid 15-20 lbs.
How long did it take you all to see visible, noticeable results with the TA workouts? I’d like to try to challenge myself to do the solid 2 hours a day until the end of the year– combined with a clean eating diet (ala Tosca Reno). What would be realistic expectations?
Thanks so much for the motivational messages– I’ve read through the last few months of posting and I feel like I know each and every one of you!
xox
KhoTran33 says:
flygirlfit:
TA & Pilates — it’s my understanding Tracy was a Pilates instructor, which explains her moves being so similar. It’s like for her PP vid, she compacted together all the most strenuous, effective Pilates moves for abs. Unfortunately, she didn’t balance that out with back strengthening exercises, so if you do PP vid on a regular basis, you run a good chance of getting back problems. Yoga exercises that strengthen the back, such as the Locust and another one that looks like an airplane in flight would be good, also traditional gym exercise hyperextensions.
Knees:
My advice would be to try something low impact for weight loss, such as Soul Sweat Dance, or adding Cardio Barre to the TA mix. TA’s cardio is like jumping rope for a solid 45 minutes. If your knees are already in trouble from running, and you persist in using TA’s Cardio Dance on a regular basis, I hope you have good medical insurance, because you will be in the market for knee surgery.
Welcome to our group, and I am looking forward to her new DVDs which are supposed to release after the first of the year of 2010. Hopefully they will be better chaptered, and address body parts forgotten with her original set of 3 DVDs.
Charlie says:
Hello Ladies
I am ready to lose the extra 5 kgs I have gained over the last 2 years and decided that I needed to read all your posts to get me motivated again. I am so ready to start a whole new eating and exercise program but I am also so confused. I am going to start with the Zone Diet Plan. I know that my body is carb sensitive. I just have to look at a potato and I blow up like a balloon! About 6 months ago I bought TA’s dvds and really could only stick to the Mat Routine. I have very weak knees and the dance aerobics were all alittle too high impact for me. But my main problem is my back. I suffer with sciatica alot due to some problems with my spine. I can power walk on my treadmill but can’t run or jog without causing damage to my spine. So my plan is to start the Zone Diet and to keep up TA’s mat dvd and I think I might order CARDIO BARRE from Amazon and give it a go. Can anyone please tell me if it would be good for me taking into consideration the problems I have with my back and knees? I will also keep up the power walking on my treadmill.
I am so sick and tired of feeling like a failure every day when I don’t do any thing to lose weight and get fitter. I am 43 years old and have always been thin until I reached 40. Now the weight just seems to go up every day! I am around 166cm and used to weigh 57kgs. I now weigh 65kgs. I would love to get back down to 60kgs.
Just reading your posts today and submitting this has encouraged me and I would really appreciate any more encouragement or advice that any of you have to give.
Thanks so much.
KhoTran33 says:
Charlie:
There is a Strong Knees video put out by Gaiam that is very good. I highly recommend that. I also recommend you get Cardio Callanetics and Callanetics Evolution. That also is low impact but not as strenuous as Cardio Barre.
katie81 says:
I have been doing the mat now for a little over a week and I just got the Cardi dance on friday. I was so excited to be able to finally do both workouts. I did the first three dance rotations and boy was it hard. i am sure I looked like a fool. :) I can tell you one thing though…my calves are KILLING me today. Is this normal? I mean I can barely walk. I do love both the dance and the mat workouts. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should rotate these workouts throughout the week. During the week it would be hard for me to get in more than an hour but I can for sure pull off more than that on the weekend during nap time. :) If anyone has any suggestions, that would be awesome!
tracyfan says:
Hi everyone!! I have been reading the threads for about 1 week - ALL OF THEM!! Just to catch up! I love how inspirational you all are.
I have known about TA for a while and I have been doing the PP, Mat, webisodes (including treadmill) for about 5 months, but not consistently. I have always worked out and I noticed that since using the TA method, I AM a lot smaller, but my weight has stayed the same. I have the Cardio WO, but haven’t really used it - but I am starting a new routine tomorrow, at 5am!
Anyway, just wanted to join in the discussion. BizzyLizzy, Topanga & Momof4 you are all inspirational. Gives me no reason not to fit my workout in. I am recently seperated from my husband and I have a 1.5 year old daughter.
Oh, one funny thing. I live in NYC (originally from London) and my apt is a few mins walk (couple of blocks) from the TA studio. It is SO expensive that obviously I have never been. I wish they would start pay per class sessions, as I would totally be there.
FYI - I am 30 yrs old, 5″4 and weigh 126 pounds. Would LOVE to weigh 110, which is why I am committing to the Cardio 6 days a week
I am a vegetarian, who eats fish a couple of times a week. I try to avoid diary, wheat and sweets. I will have a little bit of something bad every night though 
Looking forward to reading this awesome site regularly!
KhoTran33 says:
katie81:
May I suggest you do Mat 4 times a week, PP 2 times a week, and cardio dance 5-6 times a week, doing the Mat or PP in the morning and cardio at night. Tracy recommends this type of rotation, hope it helps.
Charlie says:
Kho Tran33
Thanks for your reply. I did take a look at the Callanetics Dvd’s on Amazon and they do look like they would be good for me. Think I will give them a go.
Thanks again
tracyfan says:
So, I woke up today at 5:30am and did the Mat DVD and 30 mins of the cardio work out. It was great!
I also weighed myself and took my bodyfat measurement. I weigh 122 pounds and have 22.4% bodyfat. I weigh less than I thought, but have a higher bodyfat %
I definitely need to get ripped by the cardio 6 day a week.
My diet is pretty clean:
B) Wheat-free english muffin, with drizzle of evoo
S) 1/2 GO RAW live “granola bar”
L) Spelt bread drizzle of evoo, with avocado,tomatoes & spinach
S) Dried cherries w/ sunflower seeds
D) eggplant and tomato bake
S) a piece of chocolate OR a sml packet of walkers crisps from London (my sister who is visiting brought them for me!)
Fingers crossed with all the working out, I will see a shift in my bodyfat % nxt week. My goal is to reach: 115 pounds and have 19% bodyfact by Xmas!!
KhoTran33 says:
tracyfan:
I don’t see any protein in your diet, it’s all carbs. Protein helps you lose weight and retain muscle.
Dalena says:
Here’s an interesting article - Tracy was in Japan last week promoting her newest video “The Tracy Method 2″:
http://blog.neurobrands.com/2009/11/20/konichiwa-neuro/
I hope she releases her new dvds soon!
tracyfan says:
Hi KhoTran33, the only protein I have is in the form of nuts (the LIVE Granola bar and Sunflower seeds). I try to have fish a couple of times a week. It’s hard to get protein in when I am eating a vegan-ish. I don’t want to have too much nuts, as they are high in fat. What type of foods do you eat? Also, what workout are you doing?
Appreciate the feedback!
tracyfan says:
Dalena I am super excited! I hope she releases it for 2010. Thx for posting!
BizzyLizzy says:
Hey Katie - My rotation has always been a day of cardio, then a day of muscular strength (like Mon:Cardio07, Tues:MAT, Wed:Cardio08, Thurs:PP). It worked for me in terms of weight and inches lost and also in terms of avoiding injury. Plus, haha, in terms of not getting bored doing the same thing every day.
TracyFan - Welcome!! So glad I could be an inspiration to you…I’ve always gotten so much inspiration from the girls on here. Good luck on reaching your goals!! You can do it!! You mentioned Topanga - I haven’t seen her around her lately, where are you girl???
I restarted the cardio this week (after two months off following gall bladder surgery). Wow, I got thru 07 ok, but man, 08 kicked my butt!! I am happy that I remembered all the combos…I think it’ll be a while before I can actually do them all without stopping to breathe though, lol!!
tracyfan says:
Happy Thanksgiving! I did the Mat DVD & Cardio, I feel great! About to eat a healthy Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy all!
sae says:
Hey all,
A while ago I emailed someone at the TA studio with a couple questions and they said she would be coming out with 5 new dvds early this december, I just got the email, so I’m assuming it is on schedule otherwise they wouldn’t say that. . .hopefully
KhoTran33 says:
sae:
(5) new DVDs? Wow! Here’s hoping!
FitnessAddict says:
I will believe TA is coming out with 5 new DVDs in December when we are actually able to order them! And TA’s people keep changing the date! I hope, this time, they are actually correct. We are absolutely starving for new material.
tracyfan: I’m with Kho. You diet is really deficient in protein. You absolutely need to consume a lot more lean protein. I am a fish-eating vegetarian (pescetarian). Include some whole eggs and egg whites (if you’ll eat them), nuts, nut butters, beans, tofu, veggie burgers/chicken (like Boca /Morningstar Farms/Annie’s products, even though I don’t like processed food), etc. (Morningstar Farms products do have a questionable ingredient in them but, unfortunately, I am hooked on their Chipotle Black Bean burgers.) Try and eat some fish. It’s so good for you. Fibrous carbs are good; starchy carbs are not.
And you need to put on some lean muscle to bring down your bodyfat. (Don’t lift heavy - go for muscle endurance - light weights, lots of reps. But lift enough weight so that you feel it. I wouldn’t go over 5 pounds.) Muscle burns fat even while you are at rest. Page through some of the old posts; we have discussed this topic at length in the past.
tracyfan says:
FitnessAddict thx for your advice. Since Kho left her post, I joined DailyBurn.com (which some of you have talked about in the past) and I started tracking my food, water and exercise. Boy was I surprised at how much carbs I was eating! And you were both right, not enough protein at all.
Now I am recording what I am eating, I am able to see where the holes are in my diet. I know I need to eat more fish, so I have already started adding that. I don’t eat tofu or soy as it is not good for you, as they are man made, full of chemicals and linked to cancer.
I will definitely include more nut butters. Maybe I can look in to making my own veggie burgers?. Oh, and I LOVE Quinoa, so I will be eating more of that, as it is a great source of protein.
Thx for the advice everyone
I am so praying she brings out more DVDs. 5 would be awesome, a different one everyday. Here’s hoping!
Sam Uppie says:
katie81 –
I’ve had to shorten my TA workouts to one hour. I do the standing part of the Mat dvd and then 20 minutes of cardio one day and the next day I do all the abs in the PP dvd and 1/2 hour of cardio. Those are the two hour long workouts I do.
Tippy says:
Hello! Have you guys seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDP-WsCokUM
It is a video of TA at the launch of the Tracy Method 2. Hopefully this means the DVDs are all done and ready to be launched soon!
Dublin-Ireland says:
Hey all,
I haven’t posted in a long time, but I have been keeping up with all your posts.
It really is a pity that the “traffic” has slowed down sooo much.
I’m so excited about the possibility of 5 NEW dvds! That would be awesome. We really have been starved. Also looking forward to the , sorely needed, update of the TA method site.
At the start of the TA2 launch in Japan clip I though “ah, this is just the ab work form the PP dvd” but then she threw in some of the moves from the Daily10 clips. So I guess it is a new routine!!
On another note I was reading an article on Shakira in a magazine that comes with the Sunday paper here in Ireland. It mentions that a small room, in the back of the building she is recording her album in, has been transformed into a gym with elastic bands hanging from the ceiling where a pretty petite blonde trainer is waiting for her. At first I thought it was TA herself, but then I remembered reading somewhere that S’s trainer is the girl from the connect webisodes. Anyway, what I thought was particularly interesting was that it mentioned there was a step machine in front of a mirror which she uses every day. I can’t remember how long she uses it for, I think it said 45mins, could be wrong. At one point S says “I do squats until my leg falls off”. But she could be referring to the leg sequence and the writer misunderstood. I just thought you guys might have been interested.
See you later
Holls says:
Hey Guys! My friend got an email from TA team. Looks like there is a pre-order coming up. Here is the email.
We are very excited to announce Tracy ’s new DVD’s. We wanted you to be the first to know about the pre orders. There will be four new Mat DVD’s and one new Dance Cardio DVD. We will be pre ordering December 21st at Tracyandersonmethod.com. Thanks so much for your support we are looking forward to another exciting year.
Best
Tracy Anderson Team
sae says:
AHHH finally!! At least we know they exist.
However, “pre-order” bugs me, like how long before they actually send them out?
An anonymous user says:
Thanks so much Holls for the good news. I love “Mat Workout” and now am looking forward to more “Mat” workouts. I really didn’t think that Tracy would put out more workouts because I thought she was too busy with getting her gym in NYC ready for clients.
tracyfan says:
I’m dying for the new material. Will not pre-order, but will buy when it is officially released. A different workout each day would be so nice.
Sam Uppie says:
Hi Everyone –
I don’t post here a lot but I do try to visit a couple times a week. So keep posting. Is there another chat room everyone is going to?
I’ve been doing Tracy’s workouts for about a year now and have been bumming that my size has not gotten as small as I’d like — can’t fit into pants as well and all that. But last week a photographer came into my classroom to take publicity photos and the baggy pants and baggy sweater I thought I was hiding all my pudge under looked hot on me. I really looked slim. I was blown away. So I really recommend you have a friend take unposed photos of you in street clothes — full body. I think you’ll be pleased and you’ll see yourself as others see you. Would I look as hot in a bikini? Maybe not. But I don’t go to the grocery store in a friggin’ bikini do I? Here’s to another great year with Tracy. Keep up the wonderful posts. Be well, Sam
sae says:
the five new dvds are officially up!!! ahhh there are three matt workouts and two dance cardio, including beginners dance cardio. It also mentions something about after completing the 3 new dvds you will be ready for a “custom workout created by tracy” that will be available on her website. OMG! best christmas present ever! I’m freaking out!
magazinewhore says:
Are the new DVDs on Tracy Anderson’s site? I looked and didn’t see anything but the original three DVDs. Can anyone enlighten me?
An anonymous user says:
Hi everyone my name is Shery43 and I have been coming to this site forever for inspiration! I love the positiveness from all of you. Anyways, I just wanted to let all of you know that Tracy’s new dvds are up for Pre-order. Here are the sites I got from the Facebook Page:
http://action.tracyandersonmethod.com/
http://tracyandersondvd.myshopify.com/
The 1st site asks you for your name and zip code and it says that you will get a free webisode on the 1st of Jan. If you are out of the country…type in an American zip code or else it will not work. I guess it because it is only available in the States as of now…who knew right with all her fans from all over the world!
Once you do that it will take you to the the second site which is where you can place your pre-orders. Hope this helps! Thanks guys…and have a Great Day!
shery43 says:
Whoops…lol..I guess I shudda checked off the box that said post reply with name displayed…my bad! :)~
torontomom says:
woo hoo i just ordered 4 new tracy dvds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am soooo excited for 4 - 6 weeks to get here.. forget santa!
happy holidays everyone.. we are gonna lose these holiday pounds and get skinny ripped once again!
belladiamondz says:
I ordered all of Tracy’s new DVD’s.
I can’t wait (4-6 weeks) for them to arrive!!!
After the new year’s festivities I will have to get back into the swing of things. I will be using my old DVD’s for the time being.
The holidays messed me up and I agree with torontomom…I MUST loose these holiday pounds and get SKINNY RIPPED again!!!!!
dancergirl says:
I too have ordered all 5 of the new dvd’s!! So excited for them to arrive. I’m also interested in seeing what the free webisode is all about! Cheers to us getting skinny ripped in the new year!!
BizzyLizzy says:
Hey girls!!! This is such exciting news!! I JUST ordered the Dove DVD’s so I need to wait before ordering these too (or my husband will kill me!!!)….but I can’t wait to hear what you all think of them. I’m sure I’ll be ordering soon!
sheamagnolia says:
Hello TA fans I am new to the Tracy Anderson method I actualy found out about her in my husbands Playboy this week!lol!I had to check it out for myself and have just recieved my first dvds.Of course after ordering on the 26th her new dvds were released!But from what all of you ladies have posted I will definatly get my butt kicked enough with those for now!I guess I should tell you all a little about myself since I feel like I know all of you already!I am 29 will be 30 in March!I have 4 kids ages15,14,10and7 2boys and 2girls.I am very excited to start this journey now that my youngest is in full time school its mommy time!I am very overweight at the moment 5′4″ and horrible exercise habits but I have a great drive and determination and always meet any goals I set for myself.I just have not set any in awhile because I knew I couldn’t be dedicated fully until now!I am just not a halfA** kind of person!THanks to all of you ladies for your inspiring journeys I start mine tomorrow morning!My goal to be be beach body ready by JUne.Thanks for letting me join your inspiring world!
sheamagnolia says:
Has anyone seen the tracyandersonconnect.com website? I was just wondering if it was authentic because it says there is a webisode with Molly Simms for purchase but didn’t want to get ripped off ?Also they are having a contest for a free treadmill on the site.
By the way I did my first workout today and was literaly crying halfway through!lolbut finished never the less!!!!It actualy took about two hours to finish the whole thing because I had to pause and rest so many times………I feel like a total wuss…But cannot wait til tomorrow when I can do the ppv….wish me luck!
sheamagnolia says:
Hi I was just wondering if anyone read Us weekly this week they have a 2 page article about all the stars bodies TA has changed and some things on her diets.Apparently Courtney Cox did a 14 day baby food diet of some sorts have any of u tried this to kickstart your efforts?I hope that some of you can give me a hand with all of this new info !
An anonymous user says:
When I go to the tracyandersonmethod.com website, all I can do it sign up for some free workout video. I’ve gotten nothing, not even an email back. And there is no other info, links, pages, like a lot of you guys mention. Has her website been severely downsized? Almost shut down completely? Just when I found her??
An anonymous user says:
I’d like any info I can get on the Baby Food cleanse but can’t seem to find anything except a mention of it, no details. Anyone have any info on this?
mrshoneyclover says:
I haven’t heard of the babyfood diet. Maybe look into Raw food to cleanse your body. Tracyandersonconnect is the website she used when Madonna was training with her..and where we all got our webisodes.
I got an email from the new website with a like to the new webisode. Maybe it takes some time, I signed up a week or more ago (the days blend together this time of the year for me). It looks like at the moment the new site is where we can pre-order the new dvds.
Hope that helps!
sheamagnolia says:
Thanks so much I just wanted to make sure before I ordered anything !I just got a free video from the site ,but I am going to wait til I get used the regular workouts before attempting it ,lol!I will def look into the raw foods thing thanks for the suggestions!
An anonymous user says:
Mrshoneyclover:
TA’s baby food cleanse (according to US Weekly) involved eating “14 daily servings of foods pureed into the consistency of pudding. You’ll lose 5 lbs in a week and won’t feel tortured.”
That’s all the mention of it I’ve seen, no details. If anyone sees any info on this cleanse, please post!
dancergirl says:
Hope everybody caught the Daily 10 last night. Tracy did some arm work with the bands! I’ve been so curious to see what she does with those. I tried it out and it’s super hard, especially if you do the 80 reps she suggested!
She was also on the the early show. I missed it but my mom called and told me about it. I couldn’t find a video link but you can read what she did and said. Better then nothing! The arm work with the towel is so killer. I did 100 reps and my arms were sore for days. Here is the link.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/31/earlyshow/health/main6041128.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea
I also got the free webisode. Can’t wait to try it out tonight!
Have a great day everyone!
sheamagnolia says:
Okay so day 3 with TA is just as good as the first!WOW!I haven’t started using the weights yet …..I hope to start doing that next week…I think I can squeeze in the pp mat this afternoon since I ad no idea the dance dvd had 2 b used with mat I am ordering it Fri.I didn’t pre order her other series yet I am still new to TA.The rocking abs has me feeling like a total spaz but am still hopeful to catch on …………eventually!
Thanks for the link I have been searching nothing but TA for like 2 weeks how did I not hear of her until now?Its sad when your husband has to mention her to you because of an article in Playboy!I would have never known about this amazing TA movement.I will have to thank himlater!lol
sheamagnolia says:
Hi I just wanted to let everyone know I received an email regarding meal plans and cleanses.Laurie from TA says they will all be available at the end of the month apparently there is a program designed for every type of dieters needs like vegans ,cleanses,5pds.-100pds.its all customizable!!!So freakin cool!!!
An anonymous user says:
sheamagnolia:
What website will these be on? The site tracyandersonconnect.com and tracyandersonmethod.com do not have any real information, just the ability to view of purchase something. Where will these mealplans and cleanse info be posted. Maybe I am not signed up on the correct site.
sheamagnolia says:
Hi the email I recieved said it would be posted on the connect site at the end of the month when they release the dvds.Apparently everthing is supposed to be available then.
I had a question for everyone about the mat and PPV workouts I did both yesterday and am realy feeling it in my abs and legs but my arms are not feelin it at all any advice?
mimsy says:
Sheamagnolia–
That is so cool about the meal plans–I LOVE a plan! I know it’s totally lame, but few things delight me more than lists and things spelled out. Cannot wait!
sheamagnolia says:
Mimsy-
That is so funny I am the exact same way in fact my husband makes fun of me because I always have at least 3 lists going on the fridge and a condensed version in my purse…I also have three planners going at all times!lol.I am really excited about the meal planning since I have recently gave up carbs and any sugar I need all the help I can get!I haven’t been able to cut dairy completely and I do eat meat too so I am hoping TA can help get these last 20 pounds off for good!Like if its on paper I have to do it ,at least thats what my brain seems to think.
torontomom says:
i would be skeptical about a baby food diet - there is a reason its meant for babies!!! gwyneth has posted a cleanse on her goop site this week that sounds pretty nutricious and healthy, for a 5 day period. me personally i need crunch and hot and cold and texture in my daily diet, so puree for bkfst lunch and dinner would be serious torture! i will let you guys know as soon as i get the new dvds.. can anyone tell me what the free webisode is like since it wasnt availible to us canadians?
sae says:
ahh I’m so excited for the meal plans!! but i really hope she follows up with her new-workout-every-ten-days promise. And I hope they are longer than 10 minute webidsodes.
onetwoeight says:
Torontomom, you can see the webisode here: http://action.tracyandersonmethod.com/page/invite/newyearwebisode
sheamagnolia says:
I don,t think I could last on the babyfood diet either, but the low cal meal plans are going to be awesome for me .I can,t wait !I haven’t done my workout today but am definatly going to squeeze it in tonight before bed.I have been doing mat one day and then mat and ppv together the following days do you think thats okay to start with?I have not been doing any cardio I am waiting for my dvd to arrive ,probably this weekend .Any advice for cardio until it gets her ?And should I start doing both mat workouts everyday?I am in need of some fast results!Help please!
Dublin-Ireland says:
Wow it’s great to finally see some life back here!
Welcome to all the new posters.
Looks like the new content is just what this place needed. I just watched the free workout I received. It doesn’t look a whole lot different to TA’s other stuff but I’m curious about the towel element, can’t wait to try it!
I missed the Daily 10 with the bands! Noooooo! lol. I really want to see more of the band work. Anybody know if it is online somewhere?
belladiamondz says:
Hey everyone! Happy New Year!
Excited about getting these new DVD’s…soon..hopefully
and the new free webisode, althought short is effective, I did it over and over a few times to get the full effect!
As for the Daily 10 show, on Wednesday I missed it…does anyone have a link for it posted online…E! never puts things up like that! =(
An anonymous user says:
I got my new webisode as well. I was not too thrilled with doing it with a towel even though doing 30 reps of each did burn, but then I decided I would try it with the resistance band…and man did it burn..lol. My arms and sides are killing me now. Tell me what you guys think if you try it.
Please if someone finds the video from the daily 10 then please post! I missed it as well. It would be cool if she did some arm, leg and ab work with the resistance bands. I am so excited about her new vids! I can’t wait.
I got an email saying that they should be shipping the new dvds out towards the end of January, and that her new website will be up on the 15th…but as with everything they have said so far its just makes ya go hmmm!…i guess we have to see it to believe it!
Have a great day guys!
BizzyLizzy says:
Hi everyone, just wanted to say I missed you all!! Momof4 - where are you???
momof4 says:
Hi Bizzylizzy! I’m still here but haven’t posted in a while b/c it seemed like everyone went away.
How are you????? How are the workouts going??
sheamagnolia says:
Okay I still have not received my dance dvd but have been doing the mat and pp everyday except for Sunday.I haven’t been doing any cardio so I am not expecting any major changes just yet but am finaly getting used to doing the workouts daily .The change in my diet has helped me considerably I am less irritable and have beengetting fewer headaches,also my tummy seems to be less bloated I haven’t lost any weight on the scale but my pants definatly fit better in the waist.Hope everyone is having a great week!
BizzyLizzy says:
Hi Momof4! So glad you are still around! Great to hear from you.
Things are going great with me and my workouts. I just started doing TA’s PP DVD again last week, I have a work party this Saturday and want those flat abs! I have to say, after only a few times of doing it, I already have results. She is amazing. After a year of doing her workouts, I still love them.
How are your workouts going?
momof4 says:
I have started her PP up again and man does that one leave me sore! I’m dying to get her new DVD’s.
I bet you look amazing!! I’m doing her Mat or PP every morning (6 days) and then an hour of cardio. I’m doing good with them but really want the new DVD’s. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments so I know it works. Are you still working out every day?
torontomom says:
momof4 did you order the new dvds? i have been sore from the pp dvd too which tells me i am out of shape but i have been doing really well with my diet for the last few weeks and feel more energy, so i will be ready to move when my new dvds get here!
did anyone see tracy on regis on friday? really cool segment - shame about her big fake boobs though.
BizzyLizzy says:
Hey girls, yes I’m still working out everyday, but only for an hour. Good for you Momof4 doing two hours! You go girl! I had stopped TA for a while and did Dove exclusively…when I took my measurements I found that I’d gained some inches places. Needless to say, I was NOT happy. I’ve been eating the same, so it most likely was due to going away from TA. I learned my lesson and I’m back to TA. Doing the same rotation I did all last year, MAT or PP one day and then Dance the next. It worked so well for me, I really hope to get those inches off again quickly. I mean, I’m still like a size 6, which I am happy about, but I’d love to lose a bit more, especially in my belly.
How long until you guys receive your new DVD’s?
momof4 says:
Hi torontomom-I did catch regis and kelly, that was funny. it really got me psyched for the new DVD’s. I think it’s going to be a killer wo. I can’t wait! I haven’t ordered yet, but will next week. Had to give a breather on spending. Also, I heard they won’t mail out until beginning of Feb. BUT I need them pronto since Summer is around the corner!
Bizzy-you will get those inches back off. I’m positive, b/c I’ve taken TA breaks (well to be honest wo breaks LOL) and she never disappoints. After 6 wo’s, I’m noticing the results again. I’m just sooo excited for her new DVD’s. Fitting in 2 hours is tough, but I wanted quicker results. And I have to say, as hard as it is to fit in, I love the way I feel when I’m done. I have so much energy and less crabby so it’s win win. I was also told on Christmas how long and lean and tiny I look so it’s worth it.
You gals on FB?
sae says:
THE NEW WEBSITE IS UP!! it also says that the dvds go on sale on jan 20–I hope that means they have started to ship out to those of us who have pre-ordered
mrshoneyclover says:
I was going to order the 1st of the series and then I saw $10 shipping…$10 for 1 dvd? I think thats a bit much :/ maybe I’ll wait till after the weekend to really decide…
KhoTran33 says:
If the beginner cardio dance is CHAPTERED and not high impact or at least where the impact can be eliminated, I will order that one. Obviously I have to wait for other people’s reviews on this to make a decision.
sae says:
God I know. The cardio hurts my feet alot. I just can’t do alot of it. That’s why I’m hoping the Beginning Cardio will be better
An anonymous user says:
I have heard so much about Tracy and was very curious. I teach various formats of fitness classeses and was skeptical I just recvd the mat workout DVD and wanted to watch it before I tried it. While the setting/background isn’t horrible (I’ve seen worse), the cuing is almost nonexistent, there’s little to no mention of form during many of the exercies. The production of the DVD is close to amatuerish. I’m just wondering - does Tracy really have any verifiable dance experience? Did she really ‘design this workout herself?’ Some of the moves look like old Jane Fonda and old Callenetics stuff to me.
Thoughts?
KhoTran33 says:
Hi anonymous — & we’d love to have a name for you –
Yes, a lot of it is recycled Jane Fonda, Tracy says JF was a great inspiration to her, nothing wrong with that, Jane was always terrific. Since Callanetics was based on Lotte Berk exercises, which was based on ballet, any ballet-type exercises are going to have a similar look to them. Tracy uses full range of motion movements rather than the tiny pulses Lotte Berk exercises are known for. Dance credentials — all I know is that Tracy’s mom owned a dance studio in Indiana, and growing up in that industry showed, in a good way, when she taught the cardio dance combinations. I thought that was very organized and professional and that she did an excellent job with the teaching. I just can’t handle the jack rabbit jumping 45 minutes at a whack. BTW, if you jump rope for 10 minutes that’s supposed to be equivalent to running one mile. Hope this info was helpful to you.
KhoTran33 says:
Jane Fonda — 2 New DVD’s in 2011 !
Just found out she is doing 2 new workout DVD’s this year to be released by Lionsgate in 2011! She was Tracy Anderson’s inspiration. Now we can get brand new Jane Fonda!
Cirrus13 says:
Hi everyone I’m new here. Or rather I read a lot of your posts a few months ago and then found my way back.
I thought I’d introduce myself, I’m a woman, 26 years old, no children or boyfriend and trying desperately not to want both those things too desperately. I’m at the top of the “normal” BMI standards and I think I look alright. With my clothes on. When I take my clothes off people usually look surprised! Something to do with the wobbly bits and the fact that I masquerade them pretty well
To be honest, I’m pretty comfortable with my body but really want to be stronger and leaner again, and also look good in a bikini! I usually wear a hat, a woolly shirt and mens swimmingtrunks to the beach. Imagine the tan!
I did TAs mat workout most of last fall and saw some really good results and then - for whatever stupid reason - I stopped! Now I’m back on the horse and feeling just as sore and strangely energized as before, really looking forward to her new DVDs. I recently changed jobs and instead of running around carrying heavy stuff eight hours a day I’m now sitting perfectly still. I had no idea it would make such a difference!
I have a question that’s not entirely related to TA, but maybe you guys have some advice, you’re certainly motivating me. My mother is in her fiftie’s and has been very obese for the past five years and I worry about her all the time, I think about diabetes and everytime she says her arm hurts I’m thinking it’s her heart. I know from experience that I can motivate myself but I have no idea how to get through to her! She’ll start a diet and then another and have absolutely no results, because they’re too extreme and I’m convinced she’s even lying to herself about what she’s eating. I try to be supportive and just give small bits of advice - like walking 20 min a day, a bit more protein and less fast carbs and I know she’d loose a lot of weight right away - but she doesn’t listen and the last thing I want to do is badger her about it or make her feel bad about herself. I love her and think she’s beautiful in every way but her health is constantly on my mind. Maybe I should be tougher but I know I never responded well to someone else telling me I needed to loose weight.
If anyone has advice, I’d really appreciate it!
Anyway, I’m happy I’m posting here just for my own sake to make sort of an official statement that I’m working out again. I promise I’ll post some results when I see them
KhoTran33 says:
Hi Cirrus 13 & Welcome!
Allow me to suggest something really easy with the dieting. “I Can Make You Thin” and can’t remember the name of the professional hypnotist, but the book with the CD is sold at Barnes & Noble. My husband and I are getting ready to try it as part of our arsenal. People have had good results with it, and who knows, it might work for your mom if she doesn’t have the discipline or nutritional knowledge to properly diet. Good luck!
phcva says:
KhoTran33:
I’m anonymous but my screen name is phcva. I tried her mat DVD for the first time yesterday. I did the standing legs, standing abs, arms w/o wts, legs on mat, abs on mat. I did not do the arms w/ wts coz, at home, I only have 5 lb - 25 lb wts. Nothing less than that.
I’m not really interested in her dance cardio DVD. I run (short distances) and teach spinning (both nonTA approved, I realize) but I do not like dance-y choreographed stuff so I’m gonna stick with what I like.
I teach fitness classes of all types so it’s going to be difficult for me to fit TA in. Plus, she doesn’t want you to do anything else, well, I can’t just do TA coz I’ve gotta teach.
As for the exercises I did yesterday from her mat DVD, I wasn’t sore from the leg stuff and wonder why. While I was doing the arm work (w/o wts), my shoulders were on fire! Today my shoulders are only a tiny bit sore. Of course, I’m sure they would’ve been sore had I also had a light enough wt. to use for the weighted arm work. I will have to purchase a set of 2-3lb wt.
As a fitness instructor, my concern is we are not working all of our muscles. I don’t think Tracy feels that working all muscles is important. Her goal is to become ‘teeny tiny,’ as she says. I just don’t think it’s wise to only work some muscles and not others.
I wonder what a TA workout in her gym is like. If you are hanging from that bar contraption I bet you work all of your muscles. I wonder, can we really get ‘teeny tiny’ from doing the mat DVD (and dance DVD) or do we really need a more intense workout like one at her studio? I understand that’s impossible for most/all of us, it’s more of a rhetorical question. She doesn’t just do the DVDs but yet we want what she’s ’selling,’ right? And she’s selling being teeny tiny. Is it possible with just the DVDs?
Okay, that’s enough, I’m rambling………..
mimsy says:
Hi and Welcome, Cirrus! Your post really spoke to me. I swear I got into the 10-years-back time machine and wrote it. By the way, I know what you mean about the job thing. I went from college (lazy and beer drinkin’) to the real world, which suddenly involved lots of stairs and walking in heels…the first few weeks I was dying and then I didn’t notice. And then I moved and changed jobs and it was just like you–I was like, what happened to my effortlessly beautiful toning action?
My aunt was very obese, and, like you with your mom, we obviously loved her a lot–it was so frustrating, because we felt like we knew best (I’m sorry, and we DID) but she’s an adult, so there’s only so much we could do…anyhoo, back to you…Dr. Joel Fuhrman has a book, “Eat to Live” and a really similar but simplified 2-book set called “Eat for Health” (also CDs). He is a miracle worker!! Love, love, love! Did I say love?! Please look into “Eat to Live” for your mom…I think it could make a huge difference.
An anonymous user says:
So, I’ve read this discussion board for almost a year and never posted. I jumped on the Tracy bandwagon just after having twins, as I needed an “at home” fitness option as I transitioned back into some of my old routines. I saw results from the MatDVD, different than I expected. My body changed shape in a great way. But I wasn’t consistent, as I needed the cardio and her dance workouts don’t do it for me. I found myself back in the gym and that works for me too. Now that she’s coming out with new material (finally) I’m once again intrigued…but like others that have voiced concerns - is she going to give us a better produced, full-body experience this time? I’m hoping so, but look forward to hearing feedback from this group before I make any purchases.
ps - it’s cool to see this board active again. will fitnessaddict ever come back?
Cirrus13 says:
KhoTran33: I think the hypnotist is Paul McKenna, I’ve seen him on tv before and actually talked to my mother about him years ago
He seems to know what he’s doing and I’m going to look for his cd. Hope you and your husband have luck with it!
mimsy: I’m not sure I can find the Dr. Joel Fuhrman books in my country but I’m definately going to look into it. Thanks so much for the advice you guys, it seems smart to let the information come from a book or cd rather than from me
Btw, I saw Tracy’s website this morning and the release date for the new Dvd’s is now set for February 5th. Here’s to hoping… !
Sam Uppie says:
I’ve been doing TA for over a year now and really notice the difference in my stamina, strength, and physique. I’d like to lose about 10 more pounds but that has to do more with being 45 and being smarter about what I eat.
My Health Goals for Feb.
1. TA four times a week — now I do 3
2. More veggies at lunch and dinner — I get lazy about preparing these
3. 8 - 9 hours of sleep a night — or 7 plus an nap
Anyone else want to share goals for FEB ?
KhoTran33 says:
Hi Sam Uppie:
I share your goals of 1 & 3 for February. BTW I went ahead and ordered the beginner cardio even tho there’s no clue as to what it consists of. I just figure I’ll eliminate the jackrabbit jumps and concentrate on learning the combinations as a low impact workout. Anyone else care to chime in?
Dublin-Ireland says:
Hi,
I was just reading about the band system on TA’s site. They sound so good! Ever since she started talking about them I have been dying to use them. She also mentioned bands for the ceiling AND floor. I don’t think she has ever shown those?
Did anyone manage to find that D10 segment she did a few weeks ago with the bands? I missed it.
It seems all the gals that have actually trained in TA studio in LA don’t post here anymore. (Where are you TOPANGA?)
I know a few of us where planning on constructing our own bands at home, just curious to see if anyone did?
In case you can already tell, I’m obsessed with the bands!! Lol.
Cirrus says:
I’ve been doing the mat + 15 min of cardio one day and 30 min of cardio + the weighted arms section (I’m nowhere near doing it straight after the other one) the next day for a little over two weeks now, and my jeans already fit A LOT looser! Yay! My face, arms and waist are noticably slimmer but I think I have to work more on the lower half. I hate that point and flex thing!
I’ve also kicked my sugar cravings and filled my freezer with fish, shrimps, chicken and berries, my fridge with vegetables and my cabinets with nuts, seeds and beans. I feel better than I thought possible! And I sleep better. But of course I’m also on a high because it’s all new to me.
So my goals for February are basically to keep my rutine up (even if I loose some mental steam) and do it with more intensity the stronger I get.
Good luck everyone!
Cirrus says:
Oh, and I also lost my “13″ through trouble logging in…
KhoTran33 says:
Fun cardio dance idea
Because I don’t do high impact, I had not used my TA Dance Cardio in quite a number of months. However, I like a lot of her music selections. So I pulled it out the other day, put it on, turned my back to the TV, and proceeded to do dance combinations from “Soul Sweat Dance” which are totally low impact. It was fun, creative, kept me thinking the whole time, and made the workout more personal.
Sam Uppie says:
I’ve decided I need to get a better grasp on my eating. For one week I’m going to experiment with very detailed and specific menu and snack planning in advance and see if I can stick with it. I’ve been doing too much random eating without much planning and I’d like to lose 10 pounds over the next 5 months. How is everyone else doing with their food intake?
KhoTran33 says:
Hi Sam Uppie:
Basically OK, but stress eating lately has taken its toll on me.
KhoTran33 says:
Tracy Anderson Free 10-Minute Webisode for February
ARMS SECTION
[Arms section serves as both warmup & cooldown]
Sit cross-legged on mat, arms out to side w/ palms up
* Elbow & wrist in a curve to the floor, then back up, 4X each side
* Palms out, push w/ arms back to front
* Reach out to the side w/ fists, then open hand, alternating sides
* Palms facing back, wave arms back and front
* Side reaches overhead like ballet arms
* Rotations: Palms up, then down, bend to foot
LEG SECTION
[Do everything on left side first, then right side]
Lie on R side, w/ legs stacked & bent under you:
* lift both legs up & out same time & straighten 20X
Table position on hands & knees:
* L leg straightens & crosses over the R touching toe to floor, then hammer lift up
* At an outward diagonal 20X
* Hammer Lifts at an outward diagonal 20X
* Side Lunge w/ L knee up, while still supported on R knee,
Rotate on L toe to bend L knee down, then lunge again 10X
Repeat all of leg section to other side
AB SECTION
* Lie on back, cross ankles, knee to elbow crunch w/ elbow the same side as the knee
* Legs stretched out in a V, swing leg up & in while crunching, then back out
* Crunches
ARMS SECTION
Repeat the arms section as a cooldown.
Finish w/ a stretch of the head forward to the feet.
KhoTran33 says:
Tracy was on the CBS morning show this morning, and they said the video clip would be on their website. I don’t have the link because I was on my way out the door. Her exercise variations looked interesting, as usual.
Dublin-Ireland says:
Hey all,
Thank you so much KhoTran33. I seriously need this place to hear about Tracy on the various shows. I live in Ireland so the best I have is E! with a one day delay.
I found the link for the CBS clip
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6185863n&tag=cbsnewsVideoArea.0
It’s all new moves! The abs ones are great.
I’m really looking forward to getting the new dvds!!!!
KhoTran33 says:
Abs clip on TA website comment:
I notice that in the clip of Anna Kaiser demonstrating the standing abs, it has changed from what was shown in the Mat Workout. In Mat, TA just moved her rib cage back and forth, like a tabletop across her pelvic area. In this latest video, there is a lot of hip involvement, which is an exaggeration of classic belly dance moves. However, the verbal instruction is given, to keep your abs locked the whole time you are doing these movements.
I guess I must be a tough case with the abs body part, because a number of years ago I was a professional belly dancer for 3 years and also taught. My abs did not look like that, they have to have much more intensive work to look like anything decent.
hapakolea says:
Hello all! I have been lurking here forever and just wanted to give an update! I ordered all the new dvds and they are on the way to the shipping dept. As soon as they are shipped, I will receive a tracking confirmation. I dont know about yall..but I am sooo excited to get them!
carmel says:
Hi ladies! I am so excited to have found this forum! I just started TA 3 weeks ago. I am obsessed with it. My sister won’t even listen to me talk about it anymore so I’m glad I found you all. I am already seeing results in this short time and every time I do it I feel tighter and more lifted. I have committed to doing mat 6 days a week. It’s amazing how much stronger I’m getting. Yesterday for the first time I was able to go straight into the weights from the wavy arms without a break. My new goals are to add in more cardio and stop drinking away my results. This is hard because my boyfriend is a lobbyist and we go out and entertain a lot. Ugh. Need more willpower around good wine.
mimsy says:
Welcome, Carmel!
I’m in the same boat as you–and my boyfriend is also to blame! Ever since we moved in together, there’s a lot more alcohol around…I’ve found, though, that if I make myself “pay” by not skipping work-outs, eventually you start drinking less and less naturally. But I also know what you mean–I used to work for a lobbying firm in DC (is that where you are?) and between the “meet and greets” and the cocktail parties it was sort of a nightmare.
carmel says:
Thanks for the welcome! I am so happy I found this board. I have been reading all the old posts and just hope it becomes even more active now that Tracy has new dvds out. I live in Indianpolis, so it’s not quite as crazy as DC, although I would love to live there sometime. We are in session right now so once its over (we only go part of the year) the temptation to drink should let up. I didn’t exercise for about a year (painful divorce — I just ate and drank whatever to make myself feel better — didn’t really gain much, thankfully, but definitely got flabby) and I’m excited to get into shape although I feel its an uphill battle. Everything is loose. But I have confidence in TA’s method. I already did the mat today and will try to do cardio later. Cardio is my downfall. I’d rather do mat twice a day than cardio so I’m trying to overcome my resistance to cardio.
atomickim says:
Just wondering if anyone has received the new dvd’s? Mine (Perfect Design series) are still on pre-order and I’m hoping they arrive soon. Any reviews from those who have already received theirs?
torontomom says:
ugh habing major issues once again with tracys team.. they emailed me to tell me to “pay again” via credit card because the transaction never went through.. well my statement says differently - then they told me those funds were “put back” into my account and i need to pay again before they ship my order - which apparantly is ready. my account has not been credited and i dont know what to do.. i guess i will spend half the day tommorrow on the phone with mastercard to figure it out - so frustrating!!!!!!!!!
hapakolea says:
Hi TorontoMom,
I recieved the same email from them about my transaction never going through. Mine never was never taken out the first time. However, it did go through last week after I received the email and I resubmitted my order. They said my order was ready to go and I would receive a shipping confirmation once my package was sent, which was last Wed. when I last heard. So I am hoping today I get an email with my shipping confirm. since its supposedly already ready to go.