Melt It Off with Mitch

Everyday Moves for a Strong Core

2010-08-04T20:24:00.001-07:00

hey - have you used the Ultimate Core video that is a part of the 3-Day melt program? it says it's based on how our core moves in everyday living. that sounds particularly smart. strengthening your core muscles will give you a 6-pack if you're super focused on it. but it also just makes sense for good health and a toned body.

3 Day Melt's Six Pack Abs Plan

2010-08-01T18:31:00.001-07:00

Dream it, live it, and get it. That’s the Gold Medal Fitness motto, says Mitch Gaylord. I just did the Rapid Results Ab Workout… and my abs are still clenched! That is the most intense crunchless abs workout I’ve ever done, bar none. If you want the rock-hard six-pack abs that gymnasts have, you’ve got to work seriously hard. There’s no easy way to achieve gorgeous sculpted abs – you’ve got to put in the time and reps. You can have nice, toned abs, I’m sure, with a less strenuous regimen. But if you want chiseled abs, you’ll need a video like this one. Mitch leads you through various straight-forward exercises, many using the G-ball. None of them are complicated. But there certainly are a couple on there that he makes look so easy, and then I tried it and couldn’t even get my body to do what I was telling it to do. I think it was the pike-up. Wow. I like having something to work toward – you know, when you do the same workout over and over and feel yourself mastering the moves more precisely each time. You are going to feel the burn in every abdominal muscle you own. And also in your thighs – inner thighs, especially, but also your quads. And your butt even gets a workout, and so do your arms. But most especially, your entire core is going to thank you.

Invest in Yourself

2010-07-13T06:44:00.001-07:00

As a fellow user of Melt it Off with Mitch, I want to encourage you to push yourself as hard as you can. And then push a little harder. Generally speaking, I’m an absolute wuss about physical challenges. But an encouraging trainer works wonders for helping me push through that extra mile. Mitch Gaylord is just such a personal trainer. He’s super encouraging and he drives home this point: When you take the time for fitness, you are doing something so great for yourself. You’re making an investment in your body and your health that will endure as long as you continue to pay attention to your nutrition and your exercise. As we get older, it takes more work to maintain muscle tone and keep those pounds off of our troubled areas. So, if you’re starting before any real issues develop, you’re way ahead of the game. And if you’ve already accumulated some extra pounds and lost some muscle mass like me, then you’re taking the right steps by getting yourself in a good routine – it’s never too late! And in a very short time, you will start feeling the fruits of your labor, even if you don’t immediately see them. You’ll feel muscles wake up that you didn’t realize were sleeping. And that alone is a great feeling. They start helping in everyday movements. Of course, there will also be those days after you’ve really pushed yourself when you feel tired and your grateful muscles want a day off – and that’s ok, too! That’s me today! Focus on forming the good habits. Big picture. Investing in yourself. You are soooo worth it.

How Do YOU Fuel Before Your Workout?

2010-07-06T06:43:00.000-07:00

How did you do with the holiday weekend? I did a nice session of cardio late yesterday morning that really made me feel so good. Doing cardio increased my energy and lifted my mood. Usually I’m paying close attention to instructions and whatnot during my workout. But this time I trusted that I knew what I was doing, and I put my earbuds in and played some of my favorite upbeat music. Wow. That made the workout so much more fun! I’m excited to experiment with other albums to see which artists make great workout soundtracks. What are your favorites? I might have to make some workout mixes. Oh my goodness, they could be tailor made for different workouts. Have you tried that? Varying tempo and mood. That sounds like a fun project. For a challenging cardio workout, try Mitch Gaylord’s Cardio Burn & Sculpt Workout. It will get your heart pumping and your muscles burning! I’m still trying to come up with the perfect schedule for myself, to maximize energy and productivity in relation to when I eat what foods and when I have my morning coffee. That’s right, I’m still drinking my morning cup of joe. I haven’t figure out yet why sometimes I feel a little drowsy soon after a workout and other times I feel energized for hours afterward. I’m guessing it has a lot to do with the fuel I’m putting in my body (or not). Do you have any tips on this subject? I’d love to hear. Thanks!

Exercise Combats Stress

2010-06-26T08:54:00.000-07:00

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night and think the best way to get back to sleep might be to work out? I had this thought for the first time ever at about 3:30 a.m. this morning. There was some sort of domestic dispute happening outside my bedroom window that woke me up. Once I got over the idea that something terrible was going to go down that would require my calling 911, I was relieved, but wide-awake. I mean, completely awake. I had that post-alarm adrenaline coursing through my veins. It seems that the best way to flush that feeling out of the system is physical exertion. I’ve heard tell that this is an evolutionary relic of our days as prehistoric people, when we had to flee from predators. Interesting concept. The idea is that when we experience stress of any sort, our bodies still want to run away from it. Or confront it. But in either case, it’s a physical response, a call to action to deal with it. Hey, maybe that explains all those people with anger management problems. Whoa. Anyway, so, it’s the middle of the night and I get a fright hearing people arguing outside my window, and I want to reach for my Melt It Off with Mitch video and G-Ball and flush the adrenaline out of my system. Why didn’t I, you might ask. Well, because I’ve recently moved to a second-floor apartment and I rather doubt my neighbor would appreciate those jumping jacks and high kicks. Just a guess!

10 Easy Minutes Works Your Whole Body

2010-06-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

Mitch Gaylord's 10-minute workout consists of 10 moves that wake up your whole body. It's quite different from other workouts I've tried. While most exercise videos seem to focus on a specific muscle group (or what we think of as a body part,) the Melt it Off 10-minute workout has this generalized feel. This is a GOOD thing. I have to say that this all-over workout makes the 10 minutes fly by - it goes so fast when you're not assaulting one set of muscles over and over. And yet, at the end of the 10 moves, my arms feel truly worked out, my hips feel opened, my legs are warmed up from lunges and squats, my core is activated, and my blood is pumping. This makes it a great morning exercise routine. It’s surprising to me that using a 2-pound ball can make my arms feel shaky and challenged. But it’s true. It doesn’t take much weight at all – it’s the repetitions that really tone up your arms. And what could be simpler than a lunge or a squat? You can easily adjust the intensity of these moves to suit your flexibility and fitness level. They are classics for a reason. The weight of your own body is the best tool you can use in your workout!

Melt It Off for Yourself

2010-05-31T07:13:00.000-07:00

There’s a funny thing about making time for exercise first thing in the day. So often it seems that there just isn’t enough time for it. But when I take that little chunk of time in the morning to do what is good for my body and my mind, it gifts me extra time and energy throughout the day. I have better focus, better endurance, and a better outlook because I’ve gotten the day off on the right foot. In the Melt It Off with Mitch program, Mitch Gaylord talks about this idea of doing something for YOU. The time you take to exercise is time you’re investing in you – both your present and your future. And that is so important. No one else can do it for you. In addition to the exercise, fuel your body with healthy meals – check out the Melt it Off menu for great ideas. These foods will give you energy to propel you through the day regardless of what comes your way. These meals also won’t weigh you down with unnecessary fats or empty calories – they’re just good for you inside and out.

Now maybe morning isn’t your ideal time for exercise. I find that a short workout in the early afternoon can also totally save my day. Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee during that afternoon slump, I can reach for the 3 Day Melt DVD. Just 10 minutes and my energy is restored. If you haven’t tried this, you are in for a huge treat. All of that oxygen and movement will make you feel like you’ve got an entire day’s worth of energy at your disposal. You’ll feel so much better than you would have if you had reached for that coffee or soda.

3 Day Melt's Six Pack Abs Plan

2010-05-18T15:28:00.000-07:00

No Limits on Your Fitness

2010-05-08T08:22:00.000-07:00

Good news! I’m already feeling a difference – an improvement – in my strength. I love putting my indoor workouts to the test by taking them outdoors onto a trail with a friend. This week I’ve more than doubled my hiking distance. Let’s see… I think I’ve exactly tripled it from when I began hiking this area a few months ago. It used to make me a little nauseous to get to the highest elevation point before I turned around. Now, I trek on and could keep on going, if it wasn’t for having to get back to work! That’s a sensational feeling, to know that it is time that’s constraining me, as opposed to ability and endurance. As I’m heading up a gentle incline, it’s great to feel my quads working and feeling really, noticeably stronger – not wincing or asking me to stop, but happily working their way up the hill, seemingly able to climb forever. Hurray! The 3 Day Melt isn’t just about losing weight – it’s very much about a healthy lifestyle, a permanent change in your body and your outlook on your own ability to keep fit. You’ll Melt it Off, alright, but you’ll also get hooked on that healthy feeling of being strong and able to move about wherever your mind wants you to, as opposed to wherever your body would previously have allowed you to.

Sexy Thighs

2010-04-28T18:31:00.001-07:00

What could possibly be better for building shapely thighs than squats and lunges? I can’t imagine a superior exercise to lunges for toning up the thighs and building stronger quad muscles. So many of us are unhappy with the shape and quality of our thighs. Am I right? Mine have always seemed flaccid and uninteresting. I long to have those hard, sculpted thighs that some women have who sport really, really sexy legs. Of course I want calves that are curvy and strong, too, but they just aren’t as much of a challenge for me. The lack of muscle mass in my thighs also makes it more of a challenge on bike rides and hikes. And I want to keep up with my friends – in fact, to be perfectly honest, I seldom go do outdoorsy things with my friends because I’ve always been the girl bringing up the rear, struggling to stay within a reasonable distance of everyone else. It’s such a struggle. I’ve always been a pretty weak contender. Well, gone are those days!!! The Melt it Off workouts are of course really well-rounded, but a serious number of lunges are so great for creating sexy thighs and bum. Mitch’s 3 Day Melt will whip your stems into shape!

Melt It Off and Warm It Up

2010-04-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

If you haven't worn yourself out by the time you're done with one of Mitch's workouts, you'll find that your body is nice and warmed up and ready for anything after doing the Melt It Off routine. I seem to have a habit of straining some muscle or another when I'm hiking. Doing Mitch's program first thing in the am. warms up my muslces (in addition to working them!) and ups my energy.

Rev Up Your Workout

2010-03-30T17:41:00.001-07:00

Alright, friends, how are you doing with your spring workout? Are you revving up for swimsuit season? Are you integrating some outdoor sports or jogging into your exercise routine to keep it lively? I'd be curious to know if doing the 3 Day Melt program has better prepared you for other fitness activities - share!

ISO The Perfect Butt

2010-03-17T09:09:00.000-07:00

Are you in search of the right exercise routine to give you the perfect butt? Well, look no further. Melt It Off With Mitch is a whole series of exercise videos that target different areas of your body. And Mitch isn't messing around. This isn't for slackers who want to pretend they're working out. This is the real deal - if you work hard, you will see results. You can buy all of the videos, or just your favorites. For achieving the perfect butt, check out Mitch's Sizzlin' Buns and Legs. I think you'll be pleased!

No Pain No Gain

2010-03-13T11:21:00.000-08:00

Intensifying the workout always means sore muscles for me. But, there's no gain without pushing the limits a bit. The sore muscles have subsided and now I'm hoping to see some results. Must bust the butt and thighs back into shape! I don't know of a better way than with Mitch's Sizzlin' Buns & Legs workout video to really firm up the butt and tone the thighs.

Get Your Butt Back

2010-03-02T13:31:00.001-08:00

Well it's sunny and looks gorgeous outside, but it's still COLD! What a great incentive to keep on burning up those calories and tightening those buns and thighs and flattening those abs with the 3 Day Melt workouts - all snug indoors! So I'm visiting my sister and she says, "You have mom's behind." WHAT?! Time to seriously ramp up the buns and thighs workout and get mine back!!!

Conditioning for Snow Sports with Melt it Off

2010-02-11T19:16:00.000-08:00

You know what else all those lunges and squats in the Melt it Off workouts are great for? Conditioning your body for snow sports. Wow. they really give your ski and snowboard muscles a boost so you're ready to rocket down the mountain without a boatload of sore muscles afterward! Remember that. The weight loss and great-looking body is wonderful. But the overall fitness and strength that these workouts provide is a prolonged benefit that really pays off in other areas of life.

Spring is Around the Corner

2010-02-01T18:15:00.000-08:00

It may still be winter, but spring is just around the corner. Fewer layers, shorter hemlines, more of our bodies exposed. So don't slack off now! Keep working your core, building muscle tone sculpting your abs, sculpting your arms, tightening your buns, shaping your thighs and improving your overall fitness with the 3 Day Melt!

Gimme a Tight Butt

2010-01-21T16:19:00.001-08:00

You know what else I want this year? Let me just be frank: A tight butt. The 3 Day Melt DVDs involve really great well-rounded workouts - and that includes the behind. Those lunges and squats are so good for the buns and thighs. I think I'm going to focus for a while on the Sizzlin' Buns and Legs video to really give my posterior a boost!

I Want Sculpted Abs

2010-01-13T19:28:00.000-08:00

I want sculpted abs, and I'm going to get them with the Sizzlin' Abs Workout that's part of the 3 Day Melt video set. Mitch Gaylord's amazing techniques strike again to give us sculpted, rock-hard abs - that's right: the 6-pack abs we all want. The power of the G-Ball magnifies the intensity of the workout. This core workout will sculpt the upper and lower abs, and the side obliques. What's not to love about that?!

Get Strong from the Inside Out

2010-01-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

I love Jimmy J's success story. He shares the analogy that you can't shoot a cannon from a canoe. I had to think about this one for a minute. He's saying that focusing on strong legs or muscular arms doesn't amount to anything if you have a flabby, weak core. Strengthen you body from the inside out and you'll have lasting, meaningful results. A strong core is key to a strong body.

Burn & Sculpt Through the Holidays

2009-12-19T14:57:00.000-08:00

Time to hit the Cardio Burn & Sculpt video hard. It's a difficult season of eating and drinking and I need to keep up my momentum!! I also don't want to have to deny myself all season long. So far, I'm holding my own, thanks to Mitch's motivational approach and varied workouts. I plan to melt it off all the way through to the New Year.

Motivational Melting

2009-12-09T18:22:00.000-08:00

It might be time to review Mitch's Winning Mind Set Motivational CD. Don't we all hit slumps in our workout schedule? Or in our eating habits? Turns out, Mitch Gaylord is a pretty motivational guy. I could use a personal coach right about now! And I find Mitch's motivational style genuine and effective. It sure does help to Melt it Off while cultivating a positive outlook and keeping my goals in mind.

Turkey Melt

2009-11-28T17:12:00.000-08:00

How did you do with the holiday indulgence?? I have to say, I'm not proud of my eating. Not proud at all. And if it was just Thursday, I wouldn't be feeling so bad, but I admit that I've been eating too much for 3 days now! And I'm feeling it - I don't like feeling bloated and lethargic! Tomorrow is a new day and a new chance to begin again, caring for my body in every way - taking the opportunity to honor my health at each meal. Hey, that sounds much more satifying than stuffing my pie hole with... pie!! Melt It Off is calling my name - can't wait to get back to the workout and the good eating!

The Secret: Core Leverage

2009-11-10T20:21:00.001-08:00

If you're trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge (though it's not a big money investment, let's face it) and get with Mitch... you might be wondering how it's so effective. The program really works because you burn more calories with Mitch's exercises than you do with most others. In fact, you'll burn up to 1,000 calories an hour. Holy smoke! The exercises focus on core leveraged action. How it affects your body is what makes all the difference. Give it a whirl. Your body will thank you.

Exercise for Positive Outlook

2009-10-28T06:58:00.000-07:00

I have got to tell you. I've never felt this strong, toned and healthy in my life. Exercising regularly (and what better option is there, than Melt It Off with Mitch?) and eating right makes my body feel more alive and in control. And it gives me a more positive attitude about life in general - I feel more capable of doing whatever it is I want to do. If you haven't already, you should definitely try it.

What's Your Mission?

2009-10-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

have you used the journal that came with mitch's 3 Day Melt program? i think it's quite meaningful in its approach. the book asks us to define our reason for beginning the program. for myself, it was to start doing something healthy for myself that would improve my cardiovascular health in addition to building and toning muscle. i'm not out for a super model's body, but i want more tone and definition in my arms and legs and a tighter tummy. and the derriere, too, of course. and the melt it off program delivers.

Melt It Off with Purpose

2009-10-08T19:17:00.000-07:00

my entire day goes better when I make time for myself in the morning and exercise right off the bat. mitch gaylord is right when he discusses the importance of doing the melt it off program - and other forms of exercise you choose. he talks about how we're doing something for ourselves and that this is critical because you carry it with you throughout the rest of the day... and when you do that, you live with greater energy and purpose. love that!

Winter Workout

2009-09-30T19:10:00.000-07:00

What, is it winter?? Temperatures are dropping outside, but I'm staying warm and melting it off thanks to the 3 Day Melt workout videos. High intensity cardio workout, mega calorie burning action, serious toning of the arms, shaping the shoulders, tightening the buns, burning the thighs. That's what I'm talking about! Winter, I welcome you - it's so much easier to burn up the calories when it isn't 100 degrees outside and all I want to do is lay by the pool. I'm loving these cool temperatures that make working out extra rewarding.

Pre-Winter Burn with Melt It Off

2009-09-19T11:06:00.000-07:00

My priority right now is to burn calories! Fall is in the air, and I know that my interest in being really active wains as the weather cools off and the days get shorter. I'm trying to get to my fighting weight and really toned up with Melt It Off with Mitch before winter strikes. I won't stop exercising this winter, but I want to get to a maintenance level so that I'm happy with my body, and I just have to keep up what I've got.

Everyday Moves for a Strong Core

2009-09-09T15:35:00.000-07:00

Melt Away 1,000 Calories

2009-08-19T09:41:00.000-07:00

do you realize how effective the 3-day melt program is? when you sequence together the workouts in the order they tell you, the exercises create a workout that burns up to 1000 calories in one massive pop. well, maybe not in one chunk, but burns them all the same. that's more than half the calories i consume in a day. it's no wonder that the melt it off with mitch workouts help people lose so much weight so quickly.

Burn Calories When Your Not Working Out

2009-08-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

the thing about mitch gaylord's high calorie melt workout is that it cranks up your metabolism. i can vouch for the fact that it kicks everything into high gear. Be ready for an intense workout. it's a full hour long workout, so block out some time for it and then let those calories melt away! did you know that when you stimulate your metabolism like that, it increases your burn rate even after you've settled into the couch again! so then it's like you're working out even when you're not.

G-Ball Leverages Core Action

2009-07-31T20:44:00.001-07:00

that G-Ball is amazing. it leverages your core action to really heat things up. i think that because you have to hold onto it, consciously - because, let's face it, it could fly off and break your favorite lamp or your roommate's nose - really amps up its effectiveness. i could be wrong, but i think it activates more muscles throughout your arms that way. what do you think?

Melting It Off in Double Time

2009-07-24T22:01:00.001-07:00

is it my imagination, or does summer send the clock into high gear? i swear the days last half as long - or, you know, there's twice as much to do and only 25% more daylight. the math just doesn't add up. where is the time for the hour long melt it off with mitch workouts, i ask you?! the 3 day melt should only take 1 day and a half in the mid summer weeks, i think!

Keep on Burning and Sculpting

2009-07-13T20:16:00.000-07:00

it's the season for the Cardio Burn & Sculpt Workout. summer may not last forever, but it pays to keep up the melt it off workout. it takes just the 3 day melt to start seeing results, but you've got to keep up the exercising if you're going to keep progressing and seeing the changes you want to see in your body. just think - the heat is probably helping to accelerate your weight loss!

3 Day Melt Keeps You From Going Mental

2009-07-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

Just a couple days not exercising (Melt It Off With Mitch) and I can tell the difference in my state of mind. My house has been full of dogs and mayhem and so I haven't done my daily routine. And sure enough, I've been moody and bummed out. I've just begun to put that right - having a nice long session... let's see how I feel tomorrow - I'm feeling hopeful.

Balance and Time

2009-06-28T07:42:00.001-07:00

i'm happy to report that i didn't have to drive into the middle of nowhere afterall and my mood is much improved. melt it off with mitch can help a lot of things (thighs, buns, biceps, triceps, agility, core strength), and certainly exercise generally is good for mental balance and mood stability. but sometimes even a 3 day melt can't change ALL the circumstances of life. sometimes it just takes time and friends, a summer night on the patio and a bottle of gin.

Get Lost - Perfect 10 Prep

2009-06-17T20:32:00.001-07:00

today all i can think about is driving into the middle of nowhere and getting lost for a while. i used to love camping... and then i figured out it's kind of a pain in the ass. but i am feeling the need right now to check out of my little fishbowl life and take a breather. i may not exactly be able to melt it off with mitch out there (wherever "out there" is) but the hard work with the G-ball and the lunges, perfect 10 cardiovascular workout, etc. will make hiking more enjoyable, to be sure. i think i've camped alone once in my life. i think. although i don't even have a vivid memory of that, so maybe i haven't even done that. i don't even own a tent. insert grin here. maybe just a day trip would be a better option. although, there's no real 'getting lost' sensation in a day trip. harumph. sleeping in the car? sounds pathetic. but maybe i could try being a dirtbag for a night. we'll see.

3 Day Melt Is Well Balanced

2009-06-14T19:59:00.000-07:00

here's what i have to say about real-life chore-type exercise: it ain't no perfect 10 workout. it may melt it off, as they say, but it isn't a well-balanced workout, if you ask me. well, i suppose it might be if you average it all out and do EVERYTHING yourself. but i'm finding that so much of real life body work stresses and strains the back and uses the shoulders/upper back a lot. am i wrong here? and lots of squatting! which i know is great and i really can't think about a down side to that, but the tired back kind of concerns me that i'm overdoing it. anyway, i don't have this problem with the 3 day melt program. it seems, well, better balanced than some of the outdoorsy stuff i've been doing.

Never Enough Time for Everything

2009-06-04T15:18:00.000-07:00

a wise older friend recently said that there just isn't enough time to do everything we want to do in our lives. i often feel like there isn't enough time in a day or week to do everything that needs to be done, but when she said those words in the context of her entire life... it really zoomed home for me. and not in a good way. it's almost too overwhelming to think about, really. i mean, just battling the day-in-day-out defeat of not accomplishing all the work and play and personal fulfillment projects is bad enough... but to think that life ends too soon and the to-do list will never be entirely crossed out... ugh. makes me wonder where in the priority list exercise should be. because on the one hand, doing something like the 3 day melt workout takes time. and on the other hand, it keeps me healthy and living better longer. so, maybe that 30 minutes to an hour a day of exercise is the best thing i can do in a day.

Superbody - Supertime

2009-05-27T19:58:00.001-07:00

don't you wonder how many hours a day, or a week, the superbody superstars have to invest in their bodies? i think of someone like angelina jolie and wonder if it's a massive amount of time. i think the melt it off program does the trick in an hour or less a day. but, i'm no angelina, let's face it! really, though, you had better like your personal trainer if you're going to spend that kind of time together, right? i rather like having mitch gaylord as my personal trainer - without having to talk to the guy when i'm feeling grumpy or antisocial.

You've Gotta Work for the Six Pack

2009-05-19T21:53:00.001-07:00

oh, so the conversation thread i loved in the message board i mentioned in my last post was flintchick (oh, i get it, flint michigan!) talking about how asskicking the workouts are. especially the "cardio burn and sculpt" and the "sizzlin abs" workouts. and you know what? she's right! mitch isn't messing around or promising something he ain't delivering. you've got to WORK to melt off the calories and pounds and to sculpt those abs and quads and butt and six pack. nothing comes easy, it turns out.

Burn it up and Melt it off

2009-05-12T15:04:00.001-07:00

alright, i admit, i'm taking a minute to blog to you while i'm at work. don't tell the boss. i'm kind of burned up today and am totally looking forward to busting out of here and doing one of the melt it off with mitch workouts that kick my butt and leave me sweating and exhausted by the end. just ran across this board with a conversation about the 3 Day Melt - check it out.

Home Abs Workouts

2009-05-05T18:14:00.000-07:00

have you compared any of the different home video abs workout programs? i'm wondering how the others - like the bender ball or ab secrets or crunchless abs ... stack up against mitch gaylord's Sizzlin' Abs Workout. do various ones yield different results when it comes to sculpting your 6-pack abs? do they all work your upper, lower and side obliques in their core workouts?

Burn Calories Not Pride

2009-04-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

i'm curious what the average length of time is for ramping up one's endurance. is it just too varied to be a meaningful number? or is there some formula that applies to most people? i wonder. there's a distinctly different endurance requirement for each workout in the Melt It Off with Mitch series. anyone can lunge and squat their way through the 10 minute primer. but there just is no way to fake your way all the way through an hour-long aerobic workout, now is there? the High Calorie Melt™ Workout is one such workout that will burn calories, and singe your pride if you're not up to snuff. So, diligence, people - slow and steady wins the race to enduring all the way through one of these long workouts - it doesn't happen overnight. Be patient with yourself.

High Calorie Melt Workout - Favorite?!

2009-04-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

tell me, tell me - what's your favorite workout in the Melt It Off with Mitch series of videos. the 3 Day Melt Kickstart is so encouraging, right? who doesn't like to see results right away?! but how about the Sizzlin' Abs workout or the High Calorie Melt workout - ass-kickin' exercising there. i've never worked so hard, i don't think.

Spring Cardio Workout

2009-03-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

alright. even though i'm still rolling to work late everyday, it isn't the fault of daylight savings anymore. NOW, i want to stay outside all the time. i've been taking my dog for a walk every morning and evening (something i do not do when there's snow on the ground), which is definitely crowding into my 3 Day Melt/Melt It Off With Mitch time. i'm relishing every scrap of sunshine today because it's supposed to freeze up again tomorrow night. i'll no doubt be back to mitch and his killer g-ball, as snow or rain are going to turn the fields soggy - a mudbath for pooch. i suppose most people in a 4-season clime change their workout weapon at least a couple times a year. mitch gaylord is my fitness trainer all winter, for sure. i mean, what can beat his Cardio Burn and Sculpt Workout?

Evening Exercise

2009-03-10T20:24:00.000-07:00

daylight savings time is not my favorite concept. at least not now that i live in a wintery place. snow boots and light-till-late don't mix, as far as i'm concerned. i wonder, has the time shift affected your workout schedule? i prefer exercise in the morning, and i know that some of the melt it off workouts are short, but now that it's dark forever in the a.m. again, there's no way i'm exercising in the morning... not for a while. it's evenings for exercise now.

Melt It Off - What You Get

2009-02-28T14:42:00.000-08:00

in case you need a little help on the organizational side of things, mitch gaylord's "melt it off" program might just have the hand-holding tools you're looking for. it isn't just dvds. there's also the g-ball (it'll really kick your butt, btw) plus low-fat recipes and meal plans, a rotation calendar, journal and lots of inspiration. the "3 day melt" gets you off to a great start.

3 Day Melt Better Than Yoga

2009-02-14T19:26:00.001-08:00

i went to this yoga class a few days ago and totally strained my back. i never have back issues, but it really bothered me at bedtime for a couple of nights. not to slam yoga, but i've never felt like that when doing the 3 day melt / melt it off with mitch. sore muscles, yes, but never that sort of strain before. ugh!

G-Ball

2009-02-03T18:57:00.000-08:00

Ultimate Core

2009-02-03T18:47:00.000-08:00

i'm curious to know if anyone has used the Ultimate Core video that's part of the 3-Day melt program. it says it's based on how our core moves in everyday living. that sounds really smart. strengthening your core muscles sure will give you a 6-pack if you're super focused on it, but also just makes sense for good health and a toned body.

Melt It Off

2009-01-23T18:36:00.000-08:00

i'd love to know if anybody out there has a favorite Melt It Off DVD ... or if you use them in a certain rotation to keep your workouts fresh and interesting. have you used the Cardio Burn & Sculpt DVD yet? let me know what your experience has been. thanks!

Melt It Off ... Forever

2009-01-15T08:18:00.000-08:00

CONSISTENCY - that is the key ingredient mitch gaylord talks about in his 3 Day Melt program that makes the difference between bronze - silver - gold. it's also what makes the difference between yo-yo weight loss and weight gain ... and the ability to lose weight forever. to be consistent in your diet and exercise means maintaining consistent weight. we can do it. YES WE CAN!

Melts Away the Fat

2009-01-07T06:42:00.000-08:00

it's no surprise that the people on the testimonial page at the 3 day melt site lost all that weight. the melt it off program really works your muscles and melts away the fat. it's hard work and well worth it. it just requires the very simple g-ball, great video instruction and commitment!

High Calorie Melt Workout

2008-12-30T17:12:00.000-08:00

THIS is the cure for what ails you during the holiday binge season: mitch's high calorie melt workout. they guarantee that it will crank up your metabolism. i can definitely vouch for the fact that it kicks everything into high gear, so be ready for an intense workout. it's a full hour long workout, so block out some time for it and then let those calories melt away! oh! bonus - when you stimulate your metabolism like that, it increases your burn rate even after you've settled into the couch again!

Sculpting the 6-Pack

2008-12-21T18:43:00.000-08:00

how are you doing with your muscle tone? Mitch's exercise techniques really can help you achieve those sculpted, gorgeous, rock hard abs - Joe's 6-pack, if you will - the G-Ball really kicks the whole workout into high gear. i love how it is sculpting my abs - both upper and lower abs, and even the sides, all in one core workout.

3 Day Melt

2008-12-11T20:40:00.000-08:00

so today is what, the 11th. i'm wondering if i should kick the workout into high gear in anticipation of holiday nibbling. 2 more weeks of increasing temptation with sweets trays and holiday potlucks and the like. burn off a few extra calories now in hopes of staving off the inevitable couple of stocking stuffer pounds that accompany this time of year. the 3 day melt might just do the trick.

Got Guts?

2008-12-04T12:08:00.000-08:00

it is true that mitch's 3-day melt program burns massive amounts of calories and really kicks your butt. that's a great thing. that's the whole point. but the thing that keeps me going back to it has got to be the underlying message about doing something for myself. SO IMPORTANT! here's one of the "keys to success" you find in the booklet that comes when you first sign on: COURAGE. that's the one i'm focusing on right now. having nerve and daring in the face of fear. which is usually not life threatening, but pride or image threatening. which is more crippling, i think. so, go forth with courage!!

2008-12-03T19:12:00.000-08:00

well, friends... how did you fare over the holiday?? did you go back for seconds or thirds on the stuffing like i did?

Holiday Overindulgence

2008-11-26T09:38:00.000-08:00

have you upped your workout regime in prep for holiday overindulgence? or are you just thinking you'll be strong and NOT overindulge??? i know i'll have seconds when i don't need them. at least thanksgiving is really just one day (or two) of overdoing it. and really the foods aren't necessarily even bad for you... unless you eat gravy the way i eat gravy. :) it's just hard not to keep going back for more. december is the real killer for me, with all the holiday parties and whatnot that lasts for weeks. it's hard to be good for so long, day after day.

Burn Up to 1000 Calories

2008-11-19T19:22:00.000-08:00

the effectiveness of the 3-day melt program is really something. when sequenced together in the order they recommend, the exercises create a workout that burns up to 1000 calories. whoa!! that's half the days calories. or more, or lots of us ladies. i can see how folks can lose so much so fast. that's the smart way to exercise, if you ask me.

Define Your Purpose

2008-11-13T17:09:00.000-08:00

have you used the journal that came with mitch's 3 Day Melt program? i don't know what i was expecting, exactly, but i have found it to be quite meaningful in its approach. you know? the book asks us to define our purpose for beginning the program. i would have to say that for myself, it was to start doing something healthy for myself that would improve my cardiovascular health in addition to building and toning muscle. i'm not out for a gymnast's body, but i want more tone and definition on my arms and legs and a tighter tummy. oh, and the buns, too, let's not forget those. and mitch delivers.

Small Changes

2008-11-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

let's focus on this one of mitch's aphorisms today. it's one of my favorites: "even small changes in my life are big achievements." exercise, diet, interpersonal relationships. whatever. it works and it feels good. thanks, mitch!

Afternoon Pick-Me-Up

2008-10-30T14:43:00.000-07:00

so i find myself usually wanting a coffee or tea sometime after lunch, early or later in the afternoon. i usually indulge this feeling. but today, a rare afternoon at home, i did the 10 minute Melt It Off workout instead. wow!! better than coffee. and i can't believe i'm saying that, really. i'm drinking an emergen-C post-workout instead. i highly recommend this kind of pick-me-up.

Ticket To a Great Day

2008-10-23T06:29:00.000-07:00

yes, that's the ticket to a great day - start with some exercise, then a healthy breakfast, a la the Melt it Off menu... and then you're off and running with a bounty of energy to propell you thru the day no matter what comes your way.

Doing Something for Me

2008-10-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

you know, the whole day just goes better when I make time for ME and exercise first thing. mitch gets it right when he talks about doing the melt it off program - or whatever you choose - being SO important - that we're doing something for ourselves which is paramount - because then we can take it into the rest of our days and lives iwth greater energy and purpose.

Morning Workout

2008-10-08T22:15:00.000-07:00

i just didn't make time for the workout today, and now i can't wait till morning to get my muscles moving and my heart rate accelerated. i think i'll do fortius again for sure. it's just been one of those exhausting days with way too many obligations and not enough hours in the day. every time i look at the clock, its an hour later. to bed. can't wait for the morning workout with mitch!

Fortius = Favorite

2008-10-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

fortius - the accelerated sculpt and firm - strength workout is my favorite. the citius workout still just kills me!! fortius is a fantastic workout, that you can modify to the silver or bronze level as you're working up to gold. i really like how it focuses on each area one chunk at a time. legs. arms etc. some of those lunges where you're handing the ball through yoru legs and around your torso are TRICKY!! :)

Lance Armstrong off again on again

2008-09-24T18:34:00.000-07:00

ok, maybe off topic, but what do you think of lance armstrong coming back??? whats with all these pro athletes who retire, only to come back soon after?? seems kind of lame to me... a little like 'ooh, look at me..." ... "ooh, look at me... again!!"

Sore Abs = Tight Abs

2008-09-17T08:14:00.000-07:00

so that ab intensive workout i mentioned last wednesday... i still had sore ab muscles all the way through sunday. that's proof to me that it's working HARD. and not just in one isolated place, but the whole front of my torso, basically. excellent workout.

Ab Killer

2008-09-11T07:17:00.000-07:00

wow. mitch's workouts are intense. the Rapid Results Ab Workout kicks ass. way more challenging than some other workouts i've tried.

Melt Free Week

2008-09-03T15:57:00.000-07:00

im away afrom home and admit that i'm doing no melting. visitng husbands relatives and wahtnot. hard to melt it off when grandma is fixing heaps of fried chicken, you know.

Synchronized Swimming

2008-08-26T21:37:00.000-07:00

i simply cant believe i didn't see a single minute of gymnastics. table tennis does not compare. but i did see some diving (amazing how fast they twist and turn) and even synchronized swimming. wow. now THAT is cool stuff.

My Own Olympian

2008-08-20T17:36:00.000-07:00

seriously i still haven't seen any of the olympics yet. are there big final hoopla things going on this weekend?? maybe i'll cathc some of those. well,' ive got my own olympian in my dvd player, don't i? you know, melt it off with mitch. i may not get a gold medal, but...

Olympic Action

2008-08-12T05:09:00.000-07:00

have you seen any of the olympics yet? i feel a little in the dark - haven't seen any. i hope i do. i'd better check a schedule. gymnastics of courswe is the main thing id want to see. what is going onwith these women who may be girls or men? seriouslY?!

Burn 20% More Calories

2008-08-04T19:04:00.000-07:00

so i was reading some of the melt it off with mitch literature and saw that it says that your body burns 20% more calories than normal in the 4 hours after you exercise. wow. i dont' remember ever hearing htat before. super cool. its like a matching donation program. love it.

Perfect Temp

2008-07-28T08:16:00.000-07:00

went camping in the mountains this weekend and it rained most of the time. and i found myself whining about how it was too cold. after complaining about how it's been too hot. but htis mronign... so perfect. perfect Melt It Off temperature. perfect.

Melt It Off Without Heat

2008-07-19T10:45:00.000-07:00

heat wave has abated, thank gd. 'im such a woos about being really active when it's hot. just makes me melt. how do you really spell wuss anyway? oh, really? wuss: A person regarded as weak or timid and especially as unmanly
Mike Damone: You are a wuss: part wimp, and part pussy
["Fast Times at Ridgemont High" script, 1982] that's hilarious.

Hot, Hot, Hot!

2008-07-10T15:29:00.000-07:00

oosh. still hot. getting hotter. "unseasonably high temperatures" i believe were the words the weather guy used. i'm not so much a fan of working out in an oven. that' swhy i never did bikram yoga. you?

Melt It off Summer-Style

2008-06-30T16:48:00.000-07:00

lemme tell you. now that summer's here, melt it off takes on a whole new meaning, doing the workout in high temperatures. lets hope the heat accelerates the melt!

Mitch Means Business

2008-06-23T06:56:00.000-07:00

could there BE a tougher workout? i mean, a more intense aerobic program than that hour long number? sheesh, i don't hink so. serious biz.

Agave vs. Honey

2008-06-15T22:10:00.000-07:00

from a "melt it off" standpoint, do you know if honey or agave nectar is better? calories, nutritional value, etc., i mean. i just watched bee movie and started craving honey and then i got to thinkin...

Early Tickets

2008-06-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

anyone going to the olympics this year in beijing?? think mitch will be in the stands? was just looking at the schedule. me? no. the pollution things kind of a downer. now vancouver, hmmm. wow, you can actually start buying tickets in a few months. that's planning ahead!

The Iron Cross Alone Could Melt It Off

2008-05-31T13:30:00.000-07:00

the iron cross is hard! major arm workout. i feel finger-ly challenged, though, hanging on to the ball. i still go slower than they do, afraid i'm going to lose it! but really what a great basic exercise that works your arms intensely, and everything else, too.

melting... with fever

2008-05-26T20:43:00.000-07:00

man, i've been sick for a week and just cant do the cardio yet. i know mitch isn't going to melt it off for me ulness i get back to it. will do... soon.

2008-05-22T20:18:00.000-07:00

oof. been under the weather and not exercising faithfully. fever and jumping jacks do not mix.

Kick Start the Day the Perfect 10 Way

2008-05-14T10:31:00.000-07:00

i can't quite believe what a difference it makes to do 10 minutes of exercise in the morning. totally kicks my body into a more productive gear for the whole day. really cool. it's a challenge getting after it, but once i'm in motion, it feels better and better.

Melt It off With Goji Berries

2008-05-07T06:19:00.000-07:00

not that goji berries have any weight loss benefits. i don't htink they do. but theyre good for you in other ways for sure. funny thing. i have this weedy vine growing out from under my shed in teh backyard and i sent it in for identification and they said it was matrimony vine. you know what that is? goji berries!!!! also called wolfberry. health benefits include improved circulation, immune and liver funciton, etc. and all those antioxidants. so even if it doesn't help you lose weight directly, it contributes to good health which is part and parcel of the melt it off with mitch game plan.

Goji Berries Rule

2008-04-20T22:12:00.000-07:00

alright, so i've opted for this great granola with goji berries in it. yummy!!

Mitch in the Morning

2008-04-14T20:10:00.000-07:00

i'm wondering what a good nondairy alternative would be to the cottage cheese in the women's meal plan. it appears now and again and i do'nt really eat dairy. any ideas out there? maybe a low fat high protein granola with unsweetened almond milk? i think hemp granola has lots of protein. i'll have to do some label comparing. what do you think mitch gaylord eats for breakfast?

Melt It Off With Mitch

2008-04-07T18:21:00.000-07:00

citius is the name of the second workout in 3 Day Melt - Melt It Off with Mitch program. citius means swifter. citius, altius, fortius is the olympic motto. did you know that? i didn't. swifter, higher, stronger. well, this workout fits the bill. it's a hard-core workout! it's mostly moves that we learned in the first routine, but this workout lasts WAY, WAY longer, adds speed and lots of repetition. jason and crystal (the people in the video with mitch gaylord) are in fantastic shape and they're all sweaty and out of breath. which means... we shouldn't feel bad for feeling like we're going to die midstream! whew!

Melt It Off

2008-03-30T20:29:00.000-07:00

the results of those initial 3 days can be so encouraging. weight loss and dropping sizes. way to start!

Wellness Affirmations

2008-03-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

i've never thought of myself as the type who would go in for daily affirmations. but there are a bunch in the "melt it off" book that make you feel better just reading them. things like "this is not the hardest thing i've ever done" and "i can transform my body through eating right and exercising" and "even small changes in my life are big achievements." simple, but powerful.

3 Day Melt

2008-03-18T19:53:00.000-07:00

my advice: read the pamphlets that come with the kit even if you're the type that hates to read directions. there's a grocery list to go with a menu plan. one for men. one for women. there are also places to journal your before, during and after measurements, etc. and there's a good section on stretches. i admit, when i first got my stuff in the mail, i just popped in the dvds and started in. you'll get more out of it if you use the whole program. even if you don't get to the whole little booklet right away, at least look at the 3 day melt it off kick start thingy.

<2 Wks

2008-03-08T18:59:00.000-08:00

by the way, did i tell you that the 3 day melt kit arrived in less than 2 weeks? i was pretty impressed by that. seems like these things can take way longer than that sometmes.

Words of the Day: Opioid Peptide

2008-03-08T17:56:00.000-08:00

do you think these taquitos are going to get in the way of my fitness plan? i hope not. i was down and out for a few days, unwell and not exercising. but i'm feeling tip-top now (obviously, if i'm chowing on guacamole) and will be back to the workout room tomorrow. i should have started working out a few months ago, to fight those winter blues. it really helps, doesn't it? those endorphins are friendly little fellas. did you know that they're related to other magical components that are in things like gluten and cheese? me neither. nifty.

Squats-R-Us

2008-02-28T17:23:00.000-08:00

ah yes, squats. you might feel like a nerd doing them at first, but let's face it: they work! or at least, theywork things that normally don't get worked. they're incorproated frequently in the 3 day melt program. what else is at play? the love handle region. what's that muscle group called? oh my word, wikipedia's got it all, even love handles which, it seems, are abdominal external obliques. my friend who's taking anatomy/physiology has got nothin on me! hey, this link tool is frickin easy and fun. what else can i link to? chocolate cupcakes? mmmmmmmm.

and... sore muscles feel like a dirty little secret, don't they? maybe i'll explore that in later post...

10 Minute Workout

2008-02-27T07:22:00.000-08:00

have i mentioned what a fan i am of the 10 minute workout? i always got bored doing other exercise programs that lasted half hour to 90 minutes. this is perfect. ther'es never an excuse to not do it,because there's always room to squeeze in 10 minutes of something. gets my heart pumpin, too!

Half Time

2008-02-20T16:27:00.000-08:00

just got the perfect 10 workout. it's also called mitch's melt it off program. comes with a really tough/sturdy 2 lb. ball to use in the exercises. have to admit, i'm out of shape! i tried the exercises as i watched the dvd, and i've got a ways to go to whip my booty into shape enough to go s fast as they do. but i'll do it! it is mitch gaylord the olympic gymnast whose program it is, so sounds credible to me. i could only do each move about half as fast as the pros, but hey, if i didn't have 'room for advancement' i guess i wouldn't need mitch's help! here's the link to 3 day melt in case you want to check it out yourself.