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I started my weight loss journey in June 2009 by deciding to change my lifestyle. I had a BMI of 40 and felt and looked worse than ever. I got a Bodybugg and started tracking my food religiously. I soon discovered that just eating less food wasn't going to make a huge difference because my body only burns around 1800 calories a day and, honestly, I still want to be able to eat!! It's

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I started my weight loss journey in June 2009 by deciding to change my lifestyle. I had a BMI of 40 and felt and looked worse than ever. I got a Bodybugg and started tracking my food religiously. I soon discovered that just eating less food wasn't going to make a huge difference because my body only burns around 1800 calories a day and, honestly, I still want to be able to eat!! It's not safe to have a 1000 calorie deficit the way my body works- 800 calories of food a day is ANOREXIC (never cool!).
I was nervous about going to the gym because I was apprehensive about seeing people I knew and I was hiding out. I didn't want to except the reality I looked so awful. Plus it's not socially exceptable to show up at the gym in pajamas! I love that I can get an effective and fun workout at home in whatever I happen to be wearing- or not wearing!
I happened to read a blog that Chalene Johnson wrote in August and did some research on her programs. I decided to try Turbo Jam. When I got the DVD I did not even feel like working out. I put it in just to check out the moves on Learn and Burn.
It sucked me in and I got up and did it! It surprised me but I had a blast. I loved the music and I actually could keep up. It was great because I liked Chalene as well as Mindy and Anna Rita (since they always did they low impact moves). I also could relate to them and they have the look I want. Chalene also says things that motivate me. It is really easy even though I wasn't super coordinated. They start off slow and is always very clearly explained, plus there is always a low impact option. My Bodybugg tells me that I burned tons of calories, too.
The next day I did Burn (the 10 minute workout), then the 20 minute workout. I kept it up until I advanced to (and then got comfortable with) Cardio Party. I did Cardio Party around 3 times a week.
This was in October, November, and December 2009. At Christmas I got the Fat Burning Elite Pack. I did all of those DVD's many times and am now down to a BMI of 27 (I am no longer obese). Plus I fit back in my size 9 jeans! The best thing is I have finally found out that I like exercise. I continue to workout and Turbo Jam is a part of my routine after a year. I can now follow along with Jenelle and do air jacks!
Thank God for Beachbody!

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