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Just the beginning – Total Gym

While this is my last “official” post as a Total Gym/Total Mom – it is still the beginning of my journey to be a healthier me. I was initially challenged by Katja at Skimbaco Lifestyle to make changes along with a group of blogger-friends who gathered online to support one another through the process. I started the program half-heartedly, stalling out more times than I can count. I signed on to be a Total Gym/Total Mom thinking that it would keep me on track, but it really wasn’t until my tipping point in mid-July that I got serious about my PROGRAM. Interestingly, it was almost 6-months before my birthday (I have a “thing” about panicking when I hit milestones).

So, I began my weight control program program with a vengeance, and alongside it I dusted off my Total Gym XLS and started again. Today I am 10.5 lbs. lighter than when I started and I can start to see myself beginning to firm up a bit. As you may have read, there were some exercises that I just couldn’t handle doing (low blood pressure) without getting dizzy, but my determination to make improvements made it so that I had to create an exercise program that would be successful for me.

I have now stepped up to level 3 on my Total Gym. Yes, it’s more difficult, and Yes I wish that I could just use it as a clothes rack – but I’m NOT. I make certain to get on DAILY and work various parts of my body. I still love the fact that I don’t have to leave the mansion to work out, especially on these hot, humid S. Florida days.

Total Gym level 3

  • Beginning weight: 147.3
  • Ending weight: 137
  • Beginning size:14/16
  • Ending size: 10/12

So, while I’ve only lost about 10 lbs., I’ve firmed enough muscle to go down more than one size.  I now rotate between various exercise programs so that I don’t get bored and I’m adding DVD’s with Total Gym exercises to the mix as well.

total gym programs

My OFFICIAL status as a Total Gym/Total Mom may be finished, but my UNOFFICIAL status is…to continue to get healthier, get fit, lose weight and be the BEST me I can be.

Want to get fit and on track as well?  To take a look nd see if the Total Gym would fit into YOUR lifestyle, go to TotalGym.com (you get a 15% off discount using my link)

I received a Total Gym as a member of the Total Moms Total Gym campaign to facilitate a series of reviews & posts. All opinions, sweat and groans are my own.


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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  1. By Word of Mouth Musings says

    August 22, 2011 at 11:24 am

    WAY to go!
    Getting healthy is on my agenda … hoping to pencil it in for starting tomorrow 😉

  2. Zipporah says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Bwahahahaha….I like your schedule.

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