Winsor Pilates videos are hot, but do they work? Before you shell out your cash, visit the forum and find out what people are saying about Winsor Pilates.
winsor pilates really looks like a simple excercise , but it really does work.. for beginers and people that are in shape.. you can really notice the body parts needing a tone.
I have been using Pilates for the past two years!! This is the same person who couldn’t stick to a work out plan if I tried.
In just 4 weeks I went from a size 12 to a size 7 and the best part..is I have kept it off.
The answer: YES it works!!
Winsor Pilates is great!! You become more flexible with every work out. You will see results fast. With the 20-minute workout, you won’t even work up a sweat, but you will feel completely invigorated and ready to take on the day!
I have 3 kids and am now in the process of getting back to my pre pregnancy weight! This is the fastest so far! And with my belly being streched 3 times, i needed something that really works, and this DOES!
I`ve been doing pilates on and off because it was hard at first but ever since i started doing it regularly i feel stronger and my muscles are quite toned
Winsor Pilates really does work! I know that your probaly one of those people like me who hate getting up and working out but trust me when you are finish with the 20 minute workout you wanna go and do another 20 minutes because you feel re-freshed! I lost 6 pounds a week with the 20 minute workout and avoiding junk food.
I love Winsor Pilates. I used to swim for 4-5 hours a day in high school so when I came to college I felt like a slob not doing anything. Then I started the winsor pilates workouts everyday. I have never been this flexible and my muscles are as toned as when I was swimming! I recommend this for everyone regardless of weight, experience, or age! It’s so easy!
It does work!! I saw the video when I was 9 months pregnant, and got it, hoping it wasn’t a waste. 6 weeks after my baby I started, and within 2 months I lost most of the weight. After a few months, I was down to a 4 easily, and longer and leaner than I have ever been in my life. I love it. I have become a devoted user, touting how amazing it is. And it feels GREAT!!
I would love to try this put i dont have a credit card are checkin account,,,Is there anyway to send the money via quick payment …like western union or something to get this…
I actually bought the original set from Target. I absolutely love it! The commercial does not lie, people really do notice a difference in you when you stick with it for just a couple of weeks. I was getting compliments after only 2 weeks!
I love them. It helps posture, endurance, strength and of course the weight issue. I do the 20 min. workout 3 times a week and I’ve lost 2in. in only a week and a half. They really do work
This is the best work out I have found to help me get back into shape after having kids. I have had 4 kids and I have gotten my hips back down to 35 inches using Pliates. Also I feel so strong! If you use the 20min work-out 3 times a week, you will see a difference with in 2 weeks. Like every other work-out. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. SO BREATHE AND STRETCH!
First i didn’t belive it!
I thought all what they said was crap! All of it was fake!And yes, they are all perfekt, and they say it’s the best! But i have learnd , not to belive all what people say! But then i found out something, i belived; Jennifer Aniston use it! GEAT! And soon, i’ll buy it!
i used to have a great figure,but after having a baby i have a disgusting flabby bell that will not shift and wider hips!is it likely that this could help me?many thanks!!
This is the ONLY workout program that I can stick to. It does work as described in the infomercials. I have wasted alot of money on other programs. Once you get them, you find out there’s alot more to it than what they described on TV. Winsor Pilates is just what they say on TV…nothing more. You do not HAVE to do the 60 minute workouts to get results…do them if you want to and for “more” strength and toning. I bought my first set about 4 years ago and got my sister and cousin hooked.
I just bought it, just I haven’t received it yet. I have tried other pilates videos, but I wanted to have the real deal. From what I have experienced so far is that it really does help with your posture, gives strength, and helps you feel refreshed after it is all done. I think Winsor Pilates is great for everyone, especially if you aren’t the type that likes to jump around or have the time to work-out 60 minutes a day.
I have been doing winsor pilates for two months now and have not lost any weight but I am a lot leaner and my muscles are very strong without the bulk. I love the way it has helped improve my posture so that I look and feel taller
I weigh about 180 pounds and i’m only 14. So i was really depressed about me being fat and all. But then my mom bought winsor pilates and i have never seen any faster results. It easy and it’s fun.I used to be a size 14-16 but now i’m a size 2. I lost70 pounds in just 3 months doing winsor while avoiding junkfood. I am sooo happy now because i finally have a hot boyfriend. YAHOO WINSOR PILATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winsor Pilates does work. I have been using for 3 years. I was 175 pounds and a size 14. I’m 133 pounds and a size 6. The 20 minute workout is great. Believe me, it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have been using winsor pilates for only a month now and i went from a size 12 to a 7 already!! not only that but im energized and not nearly as stressed! it really works!!
I started pilates just a week ago and i feel great i love the way you feel after each work out i have noticed the difference in my arms and legs, it works on your core too. i love pilates!!
I’m so lazy…how lazy you ask? I’ve had a two year membership at LA Fitness that is literally across the street from me. I wouldn’t need my second hand to count how many times I’ve gone. I absolutely love Winsor Pilates & actually look forward to popping in the video and starting my fun work out with the
sculpting circle.
I am 51 years old and worked out on and off since my twenties. I’ve gone through Jane Fonda video’s and a membership at Bally’s. I have gone through a long stretch of not exercising. I’m going to order Winsor Pilates and see how it works for me. I looks line something I would really like. I’ll report back.
It is great! I’ve always believed in exercising and have always either jogged or done other exercise videos but was never happy with the bulk I formed. I tried Pilates 2-3yrs back but didn’t feel the burn & couldn’t appreciate it. Then I decided to give it a try again a few mnths back. I ordered couple of Winsor Pilates DVDs off ebay and I just LOVE it. I think all pilates videos are same, maybe Winsor Pilates just targets people by making their 20minute videos which seems easy. I haven’t lost any big weight coz I was healthy even before I started it but I’m definitely toning up. I feel my core is getting stronger and I’m starting to look leaner than before. I think I’m a fan of Pilates now! Definitely give it a try - you’ll love it!
I did ballet for about 9 years and stopped about 3 years ago. needless to say my flexibility went down the drain. I’ve been doing pilates for only 3 weeks and ALREADY I feel as flexible as I was 3 years ago. I can actualy FEEL my muscles being toned, Winsor Pilates is AMAZING!
In the past three years I’ve gained a lot of weight from stress and emotional eating and last year I bought the Winsor fat buring DVDs but I never did it because I hated the 50 minute aerobic excersize so much.
About 4 weeks ago I changed my eating habits and automatically my face got thinner and my clothes fit more loosely so 6 days ago I decided to speed it up by wholeheartedly starting the Winsor system but this time only alternating between the 20 min. burn basics and the 20 min. ab sculpting workouts. I’ve taken my measurements before hand and will do it again in a week and I’ll comment on the hopeful change. I think it will work. I might add some cardio like jumping rope to acccelerate the weight loss.
I’m really inspired by most of the comments here but they almost sound like they were fabricated by the company, they’re so positive. I hope they’re real!!!!
I got one of the 20 min. ones (the one with “the seal” at the end) today and I’ve done it twice already but I don’t really feel that much different and it wasn’t hard at all, will it make a difference? did anyone else find that?
Well, using the 20 min. workout is great, and I can feel the change more than I Can see the change:) But its fun and I think it will work for me if I can keep the good work going:) Good luck!
I have been using the Winsor Pilates 20 minute workout for some time, and it definately tones me up! I have some spinal and foot injuries and therefore cannot do any kind of impact exercise, even walking. Winsor Pilates is the only thing I have found that I can do that works!
I ordered Winsor Pilates and I’m sooo excited to try them out. I was a dancer for 16 years and then stopped I have ained some weight..I’m lookin to get rid of it!! I hope it works!!!
I first started doing the Winsor Pilates program 3 years ago. I couldn’t belive the difference it had on me. I dropped about 80 lbs in 4 months. Of course I was watching what I ate and doing other healthy things but it was the pilates that made the difference. I’ve watched what I eat in the past and never had those kind of results EVER. It works no doubt. Unfortunatly I got complacent, life got busy and I lost sight of my goal and gained some back. I have just started doing them again and after only a week I can feel the difference in how I carry myself and I sit taller. I alternate doing the 20 minute abs Mon, Wed, Fri, and the 20 min buns & thights Tues, Thurs, and then I do the advanced 1 hour workout on Sunday. In 1 week I’ve already lost 7 lbs. It works it really does!! For the person that commented about hoping these were real. I am a real person, and it really does work!
I’m 50 years old and have done all the diet fads since the SEVENTIES!Without success. I started Pilates on my 49th birthday and felt a difference just after the first workout. I felt energized and stress-free. I stuck with it for 4 months, doing a workout three times a week. OMG!!! The difference in my body was unbelievable! Then I got lazy and laid off working out for six months and lost everything I had accomplished. I’m working out again and in just TWO WEEKS of daily 20-minute workouts, I am trim, tone, and THREE SIZES SMALLER! A size FOUR from a size TWELVE!!!! I have tried various Pilates workouts and find they are all pretty much the same. I LOVE Winsor Pilates because it remains so upbeat. I will be posting results as soon as I get my personal page up and running. (www.sarielfire.net) Stick with Pilates for just a week and you’ll be amazed at the difference in your body, your energy, and your mind. Good luc everyone!
I just purchased the Winsor pilates with the circle. I love the work out. It is fun and easy but you can feel it the next day. I have to kids 22 months apart, so I have a lot of flab on my belly. I have not seen any results yet but it is easy to squeeze in 20 minutes during the day. You feel so good after doing it you can not wait to do it again and trust me I am not one that likes to exersice. Hopefully I will be able to come back in a couple of weeks to tell everybody how much weight I lost.
I think it totally works! My body is getting a form I haven’t seen in a long time! I do the advanced 55 min workout everyday just to get results faster. I don’t have to go to the gym, I just lie down in front of the TV and start. And while doing it I HAVE A GREAT TIME! I don’t know how much weight and inches I lost but I don’t really care because I know I won’t stop doing it because I LOVE doing it!
You gotta try it!
Hey I got a book on Pilates not winsor pilates tho and it was so slow and boring and i only did it for a week and then i got bored is winsor pilates any different because i do NO excersise at all and being a teenager i eat alot of junkfood and im scared im going to get fat!
I orderes pilates when it first came out years ago. I never stuck to it. I was thinking of ordering the circle series, but at the same time am not sure if I want to. Does anyone know if the circle series works faster than the other videos?
I am 47-years-old mother of 3 and I just ordered my 1st Winsor Pilates package today. I have been riding a bike between 2-7 miles a day, 7 days a week, for past 8 weeks, with very little change in my weight or in the fit of my clothes, it has been very, very discouraging! I have a daughter that is a college student and is taking a pilates class at school she has been raving about how great she feels and that she is toning and seeing muscle definition she has never had before. I am really excited about her results and can’t wait to see what it does for me. I will truthfully comment on what I think about the program once I receive it and have given it a try for a month or so.
I LOVE winsor pilates!!!! I became an addict a couple of years ago & noticed big differences fast. Most of my tops that hung around my waist were up around my belly button and I seemed to gain a couple of inches in height. Got a bit slack for a while but have just recently got back into it, its the only exercise I enjoy. For anyone thinking about trying it, DO. You’ll feel amazing.
I bought windsor pilates on vhs and recently purchased the one with the circle. It really DOES work. It does not feel like it’s doing too much. You don’t end up with pain so sometimes you feel like it’s not helping, but it is. It give you long, lean muscles .. not bulky ones. I love it and it’s easy. It produces results. You just have to be self disciplined enough to do it.
I am 16 years old and i way, like, 375!!! and i am in a size 28 in jeans (and that is sqeezing in them). I can’t even buy cloths at almost ANY store, not even wal*mart. I am not picked on a whole lot (of course, there are some mean people everywhere), but over all, i have lots of friends and stuff, but i just wanted to do this for me! I am tired of wearing the same jeans and t-shirts all the time. i wear t-shirts because all other shirts show the bottom of my stomach or the rolls on my back. i want to go shopping and buy clothes that i like, not just seeing what will fit me. I have ordered and i hope it works!!!
Jenna- I just got started on the DVD’s, I will let you know in a couple of weeks weather or not I see any results. Currently, I am about 180lbs and wearing a size 12-14 pant size… The DVD’s are nice and I can feel a burn when doing them. I really like them a lot (So far)! I am a nurse in the military so I have to stay in shape, my weight and size has been a yo-yo ever since I can remember… Anyway, I will write back in a couple of weeks, so look for my posting and how the DVD’s worked for me.
I’m about 7 months pregnant now and am afraid I will not be able to loose the weight after the baby’s born. I woke up 2 days ago to my tv talking about Winsor Pilates and how well it works. I have become extremely lazy and was already lazy before I got pregnant. My starting weight was 140 now I am around 165. I am thinking about ordering Winsor Pilates for a workout after the baby’s born but I am not sure I’ll stick to it. Hopefully it will be fun and I’ll stick to it.
I need to lose 15lbs by Thanksgiving!! I am dedicated to going to the gym and doing cardio…is this possible and will Pilates expedite the process??? What the heck, I am going to try it and I will report back with any progress.
Hello everyone well i am about 15 and a half years old today and i love to do soccer and stay fit but i feel like i am ot in the best of shape in my abs area. You all know what i am talking about. That extra flab hanging around will someone please tell me if winsor pilates will target and eliminate the fat in that are????
Hello all- I promised to post back with my results… I have not really lost any weight per say (but I have not been watching what I eat either), HOWEVER… I have found that my problem areas are getting toned!!! The DVD’s are awsome and I actually have fun doing them! I will post back in a few weeks to give an update. Talk to you all soon!
I ordered Pilates today. About 10 years ago I was enrolled in a dance class that included 3 nights classes of a “dancer’s workout”. That was back in the 90’s when the fashion was leggings that fit tight. I was standing around one day and a woman commented on the toning of my legs. I looked down and you could see all the muscle cuts showing through the leggins. I felt so good! My stomach was flat and when I went to work outs I wore all those tight body suites in bright colors. I was a size 6 back then. Today I am a size 14-16 and I don’t like going to the swimming pool unless it is dark outside.
I have found out the the Winsor Pilates is similar to the “dancer’s workout” I was doing 10 years ago. I juiced some carrots and apples today for breakfast and I’m going to start a cleaning program too. I would love to drop to a size 10 or 12 by Christmas. I’m tired of being over weight! I want to feel healthy again! I’m turning 40 in December and I am single. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if I could look great for my 40th!
I’m use to weight 120 pounds like, 3 months ago. I’ve gone from a size 3 to a size 5 and on the verge of a size 7. Also, I’m short and asian, which means a lot of RICE! Does Pilates actually work? Especially for someone with my background? I also want to be lean…not really muscular, just tone. I don’t want like a six pack I want a flat tummy…also, I have pretty big breasts unfortunately…does pilates help in a sense “reduce” them as well?
I’m 19 and used to play sports in high school… now that I am in college I didn’t want to gain weight. I have been doing the Winsor pilates tape for 2 weeks now, 3 or 4 days a week, and I already notice differences and feel so good when I’m done. I feel more flexible, my posture is better, and I see more definition in my abs and my thighs! It’s the best
Hi everyone- a lot of these may sound like infomercials, but Pilates does work. I am 22 and have been off and on with Pilates for about 3 years- I absolutely love it, and if you stick to it 2-3 a week, you will notice a big difference. I do the ‘buns and thighs’ video(my problems areas) and after a few weeks my husband told me my legs looked great- I felt great when he said that. Now I am pregnant, just 2 months and a afraid to get giant legs, so I’m going to start up again. I definitely recommend pilates to anyone. It’s the only workout I enjoy and I definitely feel the burn at times. It’s easy and quick. I really love it!
I ordered winsor pilates about 3 weeks ago, and it came promptly about a week later. I’ve been using it now for a little over 2 weeks and i’m already seeing a small different. When I walk, my inner thighs don’t rub so close together, i’m taller, leaner in my abs area, and i have a lot more energy. i suggest that if you want to drop a few pounds, you should do pilates 3x a week, and run 3x a week, and then walk once a week. that’s what i’ve been doing and i’m already wearing my old jeans that i haven’t put on in a year. it’s amazing, and i was skeptical at first. but pilates really does help.
I have only been doing pilates for two days now. I had previously done yoga and that was helpful but so slow. The winsor pilates circle series has made me feel a difference in my ab area after only two sessions. My stomach muscles are much tighter.
I’m dedicating December to getting ready for 2007! I am counting on Windsor Pilates to help with that. Of course, I’m going to modify my diet and stick to cardio. I am 140 right now so I will tell you for sure at the end of the month if this stuff works. THIS IS NOT A GIMMICK either. I’m really going to try this out.
I started using Windsor Pilates September 2003, so it’s been a little over three years now. I memorized the 20 minute routine and combined it with the bun and thigh workout for a 30 minute routine, 5 days a week. I get up around 6 am and put on the tv on the shows I like, do the routine while my water for tea is boiling. When I started the pilates, my weight was about 145 pounds, inching towards 150 pounds. I was starting to wear a size 14. Now I weigh 120 pounds and hardly have any cellulite. I wear sizes 5/6. In addition to the pilates, I gave up regular soda and most junk foods. I also usually don’t eat after 8 pm and have switched to lower calorie/lower fat foods when practical. Last year my cholesterol was getting high, so I’ve tried to replace trans/bad fats with good fats, like olive oil.
I have used Winsor Pilates in the past (when I was deployed in the Marines and needed to work out in my tent where there wasn’t much space) and it made me look great!! Well, I just had a baby and still have 40 lbs to lose! I just ordered the new $80 package and am excited to try out these new DVD’s. I’m not so good at watching what I eat, and although I go to the gym often, in the winter some days I don’t feel like leaving my house. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Well, after reading all of these comments I am encouraged to begin using the pilates system diligently. I have been struggling with my weight for about four years now. I am hoping to find a system that keeps me motivated and encouraged. I used the pilates system today and feel it in my tummy and thighs. I will post my results in about three weeks. I wiegh about 166 and am 5′8. My goal is to get my wright back down to 126
I used my roomate’s Winsor Pilates video, and I have really felt the burn in my butt, thigh and stomach muscles. It works. I already look better, using it only 5 times!
I bought Pilates a couple of years ago and when I am consistent with it I can really see results, but I’m lazy when it comes to working out on a regular basis. I just stumbled upon this cite and now I’m ready to start Pilates all over again!!! =)
Ani-you want to get “tight” Pilates is what you want
I just purchased Windsor Pilates. Im very tall and definately not fat - but i do have small love handles, slightly wobbly thighs and few tummy rolls. i know that with work i could have a models body - but I AM VERY LAZY - im really only going to have time to do Pilates max 3 times a week - do u think this will work for me?
I think it’ll work for you, even if you only have time for three times a week. I’m home for winter break right now and I am going to get back into the habit of using it again…because I used my dvds consistently over the summer, and although I was running some too and watching what I ate, I had a 6-pack for the first time ever! It was amazing! But 3 days a week would probably be enough, as long as you watch what you eat and try to fit small amounts of exercise in here and there (by that, I mean taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking farther from places so that you have to walk more, etc.)
I just purchased Winsor Pilates, and like Liz, I am also very lazy. But I have decided to commit myself to pilates and work out at least four times a week. I am home for winter break also, and there is now 4 weeks until classes start again. Does anyone know if I could lose up to 15 pounds in that amount of time?
as everyone says it works! I’m overweight and I can stil do the tapes and feel great about em! and with the low moderation one and it still did wonders….for the time I used it I lost 20 pounds…then I quit using it and I’m gunna start em again! so to anyone who hasent tried it yet…..its worth every penny to purchase it! believe me! if I can do it and I’m a heavyset person then you can do it!
i bought this probably a year or so ago. i used it off and on since then and am now going to stick to it. ive gone to the gym,ive looked up stuff online, and pilates is the only thing that really works my muscles. the first day i ever did it my muscles were sore and even in places i didnt think possible! definately works if you keep to it!
also, i get bored easily so the cardio burn series she has is good too.
I bought the original Winsor Pilates back in 2000 or 2001. I have used them off and on and do believe in them. I think if you are wanting Pilates, these are the best way to go. I work at a fitness center, so I have to say that I don’t think this should be used to substitute other exercise (cardio and strength training) but if you don’t have much time or other reasons, I think this is a great way to go. I really like these for the core training, for the flexibility and I think they are great about making sure you don’t put your back/neck at risk for injury. I have heard that the newest series isn’t as good as the original because now they make them to where you have to buy one after another, and the ones I have are a basic, a 20 min and an advanced (60 min). I love them, but my last piece of advice is HAVE PATIENCE. Pilates is a form of exercise that can give you toning results, but it may take awhile. Some Pilates instructors have said at least 6 weeks to 3 months to see any kind of results. Good luck!
Christine, I enjoyed your postings…hows it going? I just started today. I’m 47, 4 children 19-10 yrs in age. My mom died in October, my husband left 7 days later and I’ve gained 20 lbs in 2 months! YIKES! I have a new perspective on life today and I began my 1st workout. Am looking to buy the “circle” workout but will measure my committment over the next 7 days. LIFE is GOOD and I must get about LIVING!
I just recieved my winsor pilates today. Will let you know how my results are coming along in a couple of weeks. I am 28 160 lbs and 5′1 . I have 4 children ages 9 , 7,6,and 3.
I started with the 20 minute circle workout yesterday and did the 10 minute sculpting blast today. Just let me say I can feel it in every major muscle in my body and it feels great
I am so encouraged reading all these comments. I am 39 years old, 5′7″ and weigh 165. My worst areas are my tummy, hips and butt so I am really hoping this will work. The thing I was excited about is that I don’t have to stand. I have a terrible case of plantar faciitis in both feet and literally any exercise that I have to use my feet leaves me in extreme pain and I find myself having to crawl around the house. I have tried so many different exercise machines and programs and all leave me in pain so I am really hoping this will work for me. I have used it two times now and can really feel it in my tummy. I got mine at Target. Thanks for the encouragement.
I got Winsor Pilates when it first came out and did it about 3-4 times a week. I have to say that even though I went to the gym 3-4 a week, the Pilates program really gave me lean muscle benefits without bulking me up. I’m 5′3 and 122 lbd but have hit a plateau so I’m definitely blowing the dust off of the Winsor dvd’s. I’m excited to get that lean look again that I used to have. Winsor Pilates does work QUICKLY and encourages you to make better choices towards your fitness goals. It’s also a great stress reliever!
hay!I started it yesterday, but I have a question:).Can I eat normaly, or do I have too eat less, and can I do winsor pilates more than 3 times a week??
I just “re-started” the 20 min workouts 2 days ago, i used to do it everyday last school break but i didnt have time to keep going now i’m starting again alternating 1 day AbSculpt next UpperSculpt and BunsSculpt then again Abs
I will let u know my results past this week, im 187 lb i dont look faty but im overweight i hope i can loose the 20 lbs like in past break i used to weight and more if i can, cya
I saw the infomercial this morning - and have been considering buying it. I’ve purchased others - but my problem is I get bored. I saw that other’s were able to go to their local Big Lots and purchase the whole product their - I’m hoping to do that and save some money. Another problem for me is I have had 3 knee surgery’s and when I use - for example : turbo jams my knee swells and I have to stop for a while. Or Yoga Booty, is just boring after the 3rd week in. I really want something that will help me tone but also have a little cardio without killing my knee in the process.
After 1-2 weeks i saw a difrence in my body . i look slimmer; unfortunetly i stoped working after 2-3 month and started to go to a fitness center.
Since i’ve benn there for 1 month already i have lost 7 pounds and built some muscles.
Winsor Pilates works if u buy all the CD’s and stick to it. It was to boaring for me to stay home and do pilates every couple of days.
I hope you reach your goal.
After 1-2 weeks i saw a difrence in my body . i look slimmer; unfortunetly i stoped working after 2-3 month and started to go to a fitness center.
Since i’ve been there for 1 month already i have lost 7 pounds and built some muscles.
Winsor Pilates works if u buy all the CD’s and stick to it. It was to boaring for me to stay home and do pilates every couple of days.
I hope you reach your goal.
I ordered the Winsor Pilates today. I am excited and optimistic. The encouraging comments I found here were great. I will post again after I receive my video and get started.
I first bought Winsor Pilates DVDs in 2003. Using the DVDs, I lost abour 65 pounds over many months (from about 200 to 135 pounds). For the past year, I only lost another 5 or 6 pounds but dropped more dress sizes.So, I’ve gone from something like a 16/18W to a 6. In order to do this, I ended up doing two 60 minutes workouts back to back with stomach crunches 6 times a week. I could feel results immediately, and it’s the only workout I have ever stuck to. I have got bored with the tapes and don’t really have 2 hours a day right now, however, and don’t really know what I am going to do now. Go for it.
I am just about to start Winsor Pilates and would like to know what is the best exercise regimen for someone who is a beginner in pilates and is out of shape using the Winsor pilates?
does these winsor pilates dvd work?i have prob with thighs.i need to work on that.will i ever loose those fat on it?and how fast will the result be shown?
first week report: xD
well my weight is exactly the same as when i started so i have not noticed change in that, however i notice my body is a bit slimmer than before, so i will keep doing the workouts and reporting it
take in count i dont care what i eat i eat whenever im hungry however i drink a lot of water and i dinner fiber rich cereal with a piece of anything of bread, this keeps the fast food out hehe
After reading all these comments on Winsor Pilates, I decided to go pick up some DVDs. I found them at Big Lots, I got a whole pack of 5 DVDs (Including the basic fat burning one) for only $2.99!!! So they should be at most Big Lots! I’m so excited to go start, which I plan on doing now.
Hi. I did Atkins a few years back and lost quite a bit of weight but never got into a consistent exercise program. Since I’m not as diligent about watching carbs anymore some of the weight has crept back. I’m ordering a Winsor Pilates set today and will let you know how it goes. The comments of everyone are very encouraging.
I’ve read each and every comment here and it has help me make my decision on getting the pilates dvd. I just started using it this morning and I must say when I got up this morning the last thing I wanted to do was workout but, I forced myself to do it and I’m so glad I did because I felt so much better aftewards. I will keep you all updated with my results.
second week report:
well not much to say but im feeling better each day like with more energy than before, my weight still the same well at least the bascle isnt against me , right now i can make the Abs workout each day more easily, i cant say of the Upper Bdy sculpting hehe is still hard for the ending excercises of each stage (using 10 lb weights by the way), and well i guess i will start making the abs and upper workouts together one after the other each day and keep reporting, cya
Well I am starting again on my palates 58 minute workout maximim burn. I did it a lot before and felt stronger, but I am wondering does these palates honestly work? Because many people say they do, but who are these people? You see I am 14 and I have school and all that, when I do palates, the workouts seem so slow.
Third Week Report
Hi all well i will resume the third report by this…
* No weight loss but not gain either
* Harder, stronger abs, flacid areas retreating hehe
* Arms being shaped a little
So i will keep working everyday on it and report back, by the way I agree with Courtney about workouts feel slow after a while, so i recommend memorize it and do it by yourself so its faster, however i have made a 40 min workout ripping the videos and joining the three 20 min workouts taking out the unnecessary pauses of explanations and just straight work and its nice so im doing the 40 min now , and well im a guy doing this workouts i’m 22, i’m from Mexico, i’m a normal student and im just reporting objective as possible u judge if its worth a try winsor pilates, just for answer to Courtney’s question, cya
I bought Winsor Pilates a few years back. Used them faithfully with a regular gym regiment. It’s not that pilates is the key to successful weight loss, but it is a GREAT start to more energy and feeling good about yourself. I am a mother or 3 children 6, 5, and 4. I have always been active in the gym and aerobics. I was in the Army for years but got out when I started having children. Gained weight, got Pilates, and began to lose it. Added the gym, and BOOM! On a roll again! When you have a good program like this, exercise is addicting. You want to do more. You want to eat right. You want to work out more. At least, that is what it did for me.
So pilates may not be the answer, but it is a great and fun start to get you motivated to do more and be a healthier person.
Good health is never a waste of time or money. Any program will work as long as you work it! Hope this helps!
Two and a half years ago I had lower back problems that kept me in constant pain - I had let my body go to crap. I decided enough was enough: I needed to get in shape and lose 40 lbs. Of course, I figured if I just lost the weight that would make me “in shape”, so I wanted that “quick fix” plan because I hate working out. I bought the Winsor Pilates System as a skeptic, but gave it the 30 days trial - without dieting. I never took measurements, and I made sure to not step on a scale until the 30 days were up.
In a weeks time, I started to notice a difference.
By the end of the 30 days, I felt really good about myself. My clothes were loose, my body felt stronger, my back pain and problems went away, and I actually looked forward to my exercise time every day. (That in itself is amazing!)
Three months later, all of my weight was gone and I was fitting into my “skinny” jeans (you know the ones that you keep for years because they were your favorites and “someday” you will get back into them) and I even bought a bikini for the first time since high school! I felt great - I had more energy, I had more strength, I was WAY more flexible, I became more active in everything else, I no longer felt “old”, and the bonus: I liked the way my body looked. I kept doing the pilates.
A little more than a year after I started the 30 day trial, I took a different job that made it inconvenient to schedule an exercise time, and I quit doing it…
Now, a year and a half later, I am on this website because I’m looking to replace the DVD’s I lost during my move so that I can start again. I miss the way I felt when I was doing pilates on a regular basis. It wasn’t just about the weight, it was about feeling good and having energy and never getting sick…losing the weight was almost like a fortunate consequence.
For anyone that is looking for a diet plan…this is not it. For those of you that want to almost “accidentally” lose weight while you are making your body healthier, I say get that pair of skinny jeans out, hang them on your bathroom mirror for motivation, put your scale away, and buy the Winsor Pilates. Give it 30 days and it WILL change the way you look at yourself. I, myself, will be making it a habit again that I won’t give up for the rest of my life.
I’m 33, mom of 1. I was not really overweight but everything was soft, especially the lower belly. I have been doing the Windsor pilates 20 minute body slimming tape about 3x per week for about a month. Have dropped a few pounds (now down to my 18-year old weight) but the biggest change is my waist has shrunk! All my pants are hanging loose - this may be expensive cause I’ll have to go shopping, hehe. The program doesn’t really work my arms so I also got a resistance (elastic) band to do bicep and tricep exercises with and it works well.
im about 5′3, 110 pounds. i dont need to lose any weight, i just want to tone up my muscles. i haven’t worked out in forever, will windsor pilates be too challenging for me to start with? i want to work my legs, abs, and arms, and my goal is to be toned by spring break. what would be a good windsor pilates workout for me? does the sculpting circle really work well?
Greetings! Mother of two babies 27months(2) and 11months, i look better after having my second child then I did before having children. I get alot of suprised comments when people see I have young children but I do tae bo and pilates so I believe the pilates is good for strecthing the muscles taebo made sore, and it slims I have the basic dvd set!
Hey there,
I’m starting again on my Winsor Pilates program. I had originally bought it when the infomercials were pushing them so hard, but wasn’t able to stay motivated. I’ve since started an AquaFit class, and have started again with the tapes, and let me tell you, the difference is amazing. I’ve lost 6 pounds in less than two weeks, and have never been more motivated. I woke up early (this from a girl who used to sleep in until 4pm) this morning and did the 20 minute workout. I loved it to much, I’m going to do it again on my lunch break! Stick with this, ladies. It’s worth the effort.
I’ve been doing the pilates work out everyday for 4 weeks now… and i’ve already started gettin Abs! It’s crazy. I never would have thought it would work. but it does!!!
hi… i just bought the windsor pilates over the phone this morning… i am really excited… i hope it works… i can’t wait for spring break now!!! hopefully soon… i will post baack.. with some good news!!
1 MONTH & 1 week report!!
Hi all, well at least i have reached and past the first month, and now seriously i have seen results, i really look slimmer than the first day i started pilates i haven’t toned up yet my muscles well a little bit my arms but abs not yet just overweight shape going away really, strange is that however i have not loose weight i hope its ’cause changin fat for muscles he, but im sure im going to start toning up soon, so i recommend use pilates for longer than a month to see results, cya for the next month
HELLO EVERYONE I STARTED WINDSOR PILATES ONE WEEK AGO. I LOST 2 POUNDS 1 INCH FROM MY CHEST AND 1 1/2 INCHES FROM MY WAIST. I’M JUST DOING THE ABS WORKOUT. THIS WEEK I THINK I’LL ALTERNATE FROM BUNS N THIGHS AND ABS. I CANT BELIEVE IT I CAN SEE A DIFFERENCE RIGHT AWAY. AND I DONT DIET I EAT ANYTHING I WANT. I’M SURE IF I DIET I WILL GET BETTER RESULTS STICK TO IT EVERYONE I’LL TRY TO REPORT BACK EVERY WEEK LIKE CHAOS. I AM 22 YRS OLD. FEMALE
Pilates works for my body. It takes 8 to 12 weeks for my love handles to shrink and only 2 weeks for my stomach to become flatter. Fortunately, my achievements were from using the 20-minute DVD 5x a week, which is easy to maintain. I didn’t want to get into an effective program that would be hard to keep up with, so by doing 20-minutes of quality stretches, the weight comes off sensibly for my lifestyle.
My Plan:
-No soda, sports drinks, or milk
-No cookies, cake, or pie (if you MUST have some sweets, have enough to satisfy and be done)
-No potato or tortilla chips (the salt really inflates your face and love handles)
-Only one child size serving at any meal (more or less enough food to fill both flat palms)
-My “Magic Foods”: yogurt, cottage cheese, apples, whole wheat bread
***WARNING: doing Pilates and eating better is a lifestyle change that should be taken seriously. I ate better and did Pilates, but discovered that the weight returns about 2 weeks after stopping Pilates, so Pilates DOES work, you just have to be committed to feeling better.
What I Do To Trick My Mind For Better Results:
1) “Is that extra helping worth the feelings you get later?”
2) “You know indulging in those chips will turn your hips into water balloons…”
4) “Don’t wreck all the work you’ve done!”
5) “Would you rather take two steps forward and resist or cave in and take four steps back?”
And the big one, “Do you want to feel lighter and freer in the summer or feel like a beached whale?” (a little harsh, but whatever works!)
My sister is letting me borrow the DVD’s she bought because I wanted to try something new. The tough thing is, I don’t know which workouts to do! She gave me 7 dvds, some are advance do I know not to do those yet. I just want to figure out which work outs to do and when. Would it make sense to do one workout one day like the buns and thighs and then the next day do abs? I’m not exactly sure what to do, but I want to see results! If anyone has feedback about that, please post it! Otherwise I will report back in a couple weeks.
I have used Winsor Pilates the twenty minute workout for about 2 1/2 years now first let me say it works, that being said my personal experience is that while the Pilate’s and jump rope (need a cardio) have firmed me up i am 50 years old and I am now hard in the middle but I am convinced my fat reduction was due to my diet and not exercise I have lost over 50 pounds in the last two and half years though 90% was in the first 8 months. I believe that the diet alone would have allowed for the body fat reduction the exercise gave me something tangible each day to continue the effort. Now that I have attained my physic back I will continue the same exercise but change my diet to attempt to keep the body fat a current levels instead of decreasing as it has for the last two years.
I just started the workout dvds with the resistance band.. ones just abs and one is a full workout. does anyone use that type or know if it works? please respond.***
I recently received my winsor pilates with the circle and have been using it for two weeks. I am already receiving comments on my weight loss. I usually begin a workout program and only exercise for about a week. I have no problems getting up in the mrnings and working out. I know if I stick to my personal plan, I will have the great results that I have been seeking for years. IT”S GREAT!
I just got them 2 days ago after reading all the postings, I run and lift at least 2x a week and am tring to get in shape for the summer I am 5′ and 130 and need to lose a lot of inches and 10-15lbs. I will let you know how it is going. I am starting to night.
i was just wondering what kind of diet you guys were following to lose so much weight within a small amount of time? i just ordered the dvd’s and have been doing some research on what kind of diet to follow to enhance the weight lose? i would appreciate any comments or suggestions! thank you!
I am so excited I did what many of you guys did i woke up saturday morning and ordered the winsor pilates with the resistance ball i hope it really works i have a wedding i’ll be a bridsmaid in, Yeah the bride chose strapless dresses, so now i must tone my MAN arms hopefully this is the key.
Hi, I’m doing the 20 min fat burning workout for past three days. It’s fun to do the dancing like workout. I felt the energy right away. I did in the evening and the problem is I could not sleep, so I plan to do it in the morning.
Hey Everybody,
I’am a 20 yr old female and Pilates is the best work out for toning up, and loosing weight. I started it two years ago and i’ve seen a major difference in my entire body. Not only was my posture better, but my abs looked fabulous, and my arms and thighs got smaller. However, I’m a sophmore in college now and i’ve become lazy and gained a few pounds. I haven’t done any exercises nor have i gone to the gym. After reading these posts i popped in my dvd and started back up again. For those of you just trying out, you must stay consistant with the workout, and watch what you eat. Like many of you on here, i will post my results in a month (March 15, 2007) Summer is around the corner…Wish me Luck! And good luck to everyone else on here!
I see alot of women responding, so here’s a man’s opinion. My gf bought Windsor Pilates to tone up and she looks great! So I decided to try them out… I’m a tall guy but over the past 4 years my weight steadily crept up from about 200 to 265 pounds. I had to do something so I started the Windsor 20 minute workout since I’m short on time. In 3 months just doing it 3-4 times a week, I dropped from 265 to 224 pounds, and went from a tight size 42 pants to comfy size 36. My beer gut is gone and I get compliments everywhere I go. It works wonders, even for men too!
Hi everyone,
i’ve been doing winsor pliates for about two weeks and watching what i eat i’ve been doing the 55min workout and the 20 min workout and cardio(busting my butt…”)i seen a difference in my body my waist and my inner thighs and i feel like my posture has changed not to mention i have lost about 8 lbs in the two weeks…i love pliates i feel great everyone keep up the great work OH YEAH thanks for the tips about getting them from big lots i bought all of mine from bit lost for $2.99 each but it’s beter than target there 9.99-79.99 THANKTS AGAIN
Ive used windor pilates for 2 years. My body is totaly the bomb. I swear by the results it has given me. My legs are stronger than they have ever been. If you are consistant you will see results.I Promise. I also want to say to those people that have not seen results, you must remember diet and what you eat is everything no matter what excersie you decide to do. Secondly you have to be consistant with you work out in order to see any results. Which make me wonder if you are being honest with your self about why you have not seen results.
Ok…i was very encouraged by all of the comments here, so i ordered the Pilates Circle workout..tv special, lol. I have to wait for it to get here, so i may try Big Lots..I am 36 yrs old, mom of 4 (ages 13-4), i need to lose about 40lbs . I will keep you posted!
I’ve been doing windor pilates for about a month know and i’ve been some results but not enough to keep me motivated. can someone help me on a diet plan or recommend anything. please help
mrs. 30, pilates is great for toning but other excersize is a must if you want to see faster and better results. I do pilates 4 days a week and about an hour of cardio at the gym 5 days a week, all while watching my calorie intake. with this i’ve gotten some good results. good luck and stay motivated
hey… i ordered winsor on feb 3, and i just got the package about 3 days ago. yesterday i did the 20 min workout, but i had to go somewhere… so really i did about 13 mins… anyway, this morning when i woke up my inner thighs and abs where acking in pain. so before i left to go away for the weekend, i did the 20 min workout again… and after i finished it, i was like “this is all i have to do?” it was so easy, but i DEFINITLY could feel the burn…i can’t wait to go to bed tonight to see how i feel in the morning… hopefully i will be able to post again soon with some results!!!! good luck!
I’ve been using my friend’s Accelerated Body Sculpting DVD for 2 months (3x per week) and it is in fact reshaping my body. I have lost the same amount of weight in the past but this time my thighs are an inch smaller than they’ve ever been since I’ve tracked my measurements. I feel flexible, limber, strong, energetic and leaner. In the past when I’ve lost weight I didn’t keep it up because my thick areas (thighs, butt) didn’t budge. Now I’m motivated to keep it up. I just ordered the entire set.
For those who are not seeing results, it could be technique. Each time I watch I discover something new in how to hold my body and use the powerhouse. I have other Pilates DVDs from Gaiam that are more descriptive of the proper technique. (Anna Caban) So if you are committed to Pilates try these as well as DVDs by Romana. Netflix is a great way to get many perspectives on Pilates that you can apply to your Winsor Pilates routines. One of the descriptions will click for you.
Hi, I’m doing only 20 min workout and no diet for past two weeks. I donot see any difference in my weight, but I feel very light, when I walk I get a urge to run. Whenever I’m home and wanted so bad to eat, I’ll start to do the work out for few mins and the food craving comes to a control. I’ll post my results every week.
TRUTH: I was overweight(170lbs) It is really frustrating in the beginning, you feel like you will never be able to move smoothly like they are teching you…BUT you WILL. Struggle through it for about 5 days in a row and you will not believe how much more flexible you are and how much more control you have over your movements! after 2 weeks of doing this its like second nature! BUT YOU HAVE TO KEEP IT UP to keep the results! even just a couple times a week will keep you flexible. IT WORKS!
I have just got pilates 20 min workout
Im 14 and i weight 152 pounds. I cant
enjoy spring or summer in social groups.
If i do this for a month please please
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I just found a 2 DVD (plus resistance band) set for Windsor Pilates for $9.99 at Big Lots today, plus they were having a 20% off sale. I can’t wait to try it, and I’m happy to read so many good reviews.
well i am 13 and started winsor pilates today. i did it like 8 months ago but didn’t stay with it but now i’m going to stay with it!! i’m going to stick with 1200 calories a day of healthy foods. i want to see results quickly because if i don’t i might get discouraged. i REALLY need to lose these extra 10 er so pounds. it hurts so bad to be like this. i will update where i am weekly!
I’ve been using the pilates system for beginners for 2 weeks. I hope to move up to advanced soon. I have had back problems, but this does not bother my back at all!
I got the circle workout and fat burning workout on Saturday, yay! It only took about a week to get here. I started it on Monday (3 days of working out). It is pretty tough, esp the aerobic part, but it is fun and challenging, so i am going to keep working on it. . I need more balance and control. :p I am also working on eating right…Dr. Phil style,hehe. That is harder than the workout! I’ll keep you posted….so far, so good.
winsor pilates does work. i have been at it for a month now and i have dropped one entire size! will just keep at it and eat healthier (oh, i love food! hahaha!) and hopefully lose more weight and one more, this is the ONLY exercise program i can stick to because it’s fun and it only takes 20 mins 3-5x a week i also ordered the fat burning disks and it should arrive next week! can’t wait to try those!
I started doing Winsor Pilates a month ago and just had my first weigh and measure since starting them. I lost 3 lbs and 9 3/4″ !! Can’t wait to see what this month brings!!
Is it true that if you want to have flat abs that you have to first lose the fat in you tummy area and if so what’s the best way on how to do this? I was thinking of powerwalking on the treadmill and also doing pilates for the ab workout, do you think this will work?
I HATE working out and I LOVE Winsor Pilates. I bought it a couple of years ago and I loved it. It made me feel stronger after only a few workouts. You could see the difference in the way my clothes fit within a few weeks. I stopped using it for a while, but I am about to get started again. And you only need to do the 20 minute workout for results. And 20 mins is NOTHING!
I just started the 20 min workout and the 20 min ab workout and I plan on rotating every other day, and I was wondering how fast this works. Will I be able to lose 40-50lbs by may/june?? I want to workout every day. Let me know if it really works and if my goal is possible!
I started on Feb. 27th with the original 20 minute workout. Did it 6 days in a row, took a day off, and have now moved up to the 55 minute original workout. Already down 1/2 a size and found many areas of my body where I can no longer “pinch an inch.”
ok… hi… as soon as i got back from my vacation, i started windor then min i got it! i used the 20 min work out almost everyday. I tried the dynamic once along with the fat burner wkout once. after the ten days, i weighed myself and took measurments….i lost 4 pounds!! i also lost 1 inch in my hips, 1 inch on each thigh, and 1 inch on my stomach!!! i also can see my legs look soooo much leaner!!! it really does work!! i have to say that i used NO diet at all…. i think i ate more then i did before…. i am already getting soo many remarks!!! i am so excited to c what happens later!!!
Hey everyone! I’ve just purchased Windsor Pilates and I’m very excited to get started. I’ve seen the infomercial over and over through the years and known a few people who have bought it and loved it so I figured I’d give it a try. I’ll get back to all of you girls and guys to let you all know my progress. Wish me lots of luck!
For those who aren’t getting results, I’m sure it’s your eating habits. I have lost weight after each of my three babies and consistently get back to a size 4 every time. I do always try to move alot, sometimes not even specific excersize plans but just move, like jumping jacks during commercial breaks, wall sit while blowing your hair, taking the stairs, you get the point. I do believe that food is 90% of the battle though. For me, I eat whatever I want, but not too much of it, or if I do eat too much, like a big treat of ice cream or whatever, I just try to eat light at my next meal, like just veggies and fruit. (and it’s ok, realizing you will eat a normal meal again, just not right now) Also, when I want to loose weight after babies, I conciously choose to not take large portions and really listen to what my body wants. It takes about fifteen minutes for your brain to switch off the “hungry” signal; so not eating too much right from the start helps. Good luck to all, I know pilates works, just be consistent!
Hi again, I forgot to mention just being aware of calorie content of what you eat too, the average person needs 2,000 calories a day so if you eat a McDonalds Mcflurry, (sm) it has about 630 calories, so just be aware that some things really contain more that you realize. Good luck.
Progress…I have been using the Fatburning workout 3x a week, and the 20min circle 2x/week. I have also been watching my diet–esp portion sizes. I have only been doing it since Mar 5, but so far I have lost 3 lbs and 1 3/4″!! I think that is great !!
I am the type that wants fast results..and i am really happy with this! The fatburning workout is pretty tough (i’m out of shape!), but i keep telling myself it is good to sweat! hehe I plan on buying a really cute swimsuit this summer!
All of these posts are VERY encouraging! Wow, Jenna, 9+ inches!! I’ll keep u guys updated . Happy sweating!
I’ve used Windsor Pilates, and I enjoy the workout. I’d like to add to what Kim said about 1) being consistent and 2) being careful about diet. I am an exercise physiologist. People come to me all the time complaining that they are working out but not losing weight. If this is your plight, be encouraged. Start paying attention to your overall caloric balance (expenditure vs. intake). In order to lose weight, there has to be a deficit. In other words, you must take in fewer calories than you expend. If you are exercising more, but eating more (enough calories to compensate for what you expend during exercise), weight loss can’t happen. Also, if you are practicing Pilates but not losing weight, you may not be doing enough cardio exercise. The best exercise for weight loss is aerobic exercise because weight loss (specifically fat loss) is acheived through aerobic metabolism. The aerobic work and metabolic demands placed on the body during Pilates are small compared to cardiovascular exercises (e.g. brisk walking, running, swimming, aerobic classes etc.)
In addition to the weight management benefits, remember that exercise is a life saver(literally). Even before weightloss, exercise reduces a person’s risk for heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, osteoporosis…the list goes on. Kim’s advice about being active intermittently throughout the day is also true. There is solid scientific evidence that shows that exercise bouts as short as 10 minutes can provide health benefits. In fact, some of this research showed three 10 min. bouts of exercise to be just as effective as one 30 min session.
One more thing…Darlene, you’re idea of combining cardio and Pilates to see an improvement in your abs is right. We all have a six pack (so to speak), but if the muscle group (rectus abdominus) is covered by a layer of fat, we can’t see the muscles. Combining cardio and Pilates (or other strength/flexibility exercise) will help in leaning a person out and improving muscle tone. Congratulations to all those who have had success, and stay encouraged to those of you who feel like you’re not getting anywhere. Small changes (e.g. 300 fewer calories a day, adding 10 min to your cardio session, working out one extra day a week) could help to give you the results you want.
I put on alot of weight from birth control because the cravings were ridiculous. I had the tapes for like two years and just two weeks ago started to reuse it. I use the accelerated body sculpting one and trust me…its the BEST ever. I dont have time to go running and I live in an apartment so I cant buy a big treadmill. I use pilates everyday for an hour..and basically Im just eating the light and fit dannon yogurts like three times a day..a healthy choice lunch..and whatever my mom cooks at home but avoiding sweets..i mean dont get me wrong Im not torturing myself..Ill eat out every weekend..fast food or whatever but keep it portioned..(instead of a big mac..eat the nuggets) its been working for me I have lost 12 lbs and 2 inches off of my waste. The BEST part is..I wanted to keep my hips and thighs and just lose upper body weight..and pilates IS THE BEST..because it doesnt make you look built..it makes you look super TONED..and tight..and thats something you cant get from running or weight training. If your bigger you dont wanna lift weights because ull just look EVEN bigger. Windsor pilates also makes your endurance and balance so much better..even in a short matter of a week. When i first started the video I couldnt do the entire stretches..reach my toes…or put my legs up to a 90 degree angle…and now..just after two weeks..Im already doing it like all of her trainers on the video lol! But yea..get this program if you really wanna see results!
I just had a baby 5 months ago….I weigh 165ilbs and i bought the tapes while i was preggo….I have been running and going to the gym but i have stopped since the weather here is not very good..always snowing and raining so i decided to give Winsor pilates a try…its been 4 days and i feel leaner and my muscles aching , feels great…..I want to lose 30 to 40 lbs….I will continue with this…..hopefully i see results…..just the flabby stomach after the baby is driving me nuts!!!!
Can someone tell me if there is hope???
I do watch my eating.
I ordered the Windsor Pilates dvds back in 2002 but lacked the commitment to follow any exercise program. I just began doing the 20 min hips & buns workout two nights ago. Of course I will need to give it a good two week run but my energy level is already beginning to go up. I’m currently 175 and a size 14 in pants. I’m going to clean up my diet with it to speed up the results. Thank you to everyone for your motivational posts. I can’t wait to motivate someone else with mine !!!!
I always thought I was too busy to exercise. Not anymore!!!! I’ve finally found something I can stick with forever. I’ve been doing Windsor Pilates for five months and it’s great for strenth, endurance, flexibility, and the breathing makes you feel great. Just turning 55, I have to watch what I eat, but my muscles are toned and I can keep my weight in check. I have the elastic band DVD, the ball DVD, the 20 minute and accelerated DVDs, the buns & abs DVD, and the fat burning DVD, so I can do different ones everyday and not get bored. WINDSOR PILATES RULES!!!!!
Oh my goodness yes! Winsor pilates is the most effective workout I ahve ever done! I lost 35 pounds in two and half months and have kept it off for 2 years just by continuing to do pilates everyday. I’m a size 2!!! Never have been under a 8 in my life!
I met the man of my dreams about a year and a half ago. What I didnt expect were the few extra pounds that came with being so madly in love. I’ve always been skinny, never really had to work out, so it was hard for me to realize the size small shirts I used to be able to wear no longer looked so great on me. I dreaded going to the gym and running always takes a toll on my knees.
I bought the Windsor Pilates kit about 2 weeks ago, and I have never been so pleasantly surprised! I havent lost any weight, but already my jeans feel more loose, and I have gotten a few compliments at work! I’ve been doing the workouts for about an hour a day, 4-5 days a week and throwing some speed walking (30-40 mins.) in for good measure. I cant wait to see what the next few months hold…nor can I wait to go shopping for some new clothes!!!! I keep you posted….
Hi
My mom bought the 20 minutes workout windsor pilates…i’m 14 and i started to use it today…i’m not really skinny so i want to lose weight…Can i lose weight just by using the 20 minute workouts??
I am on day 17 of the 20 minute workout. I do the workout everyday,plus 30 minutes of fast walking. I eat a sensible diet of no junk food,sweets of soda. I lost three pounds the first week but since then the scale has not budged,nor do my clothes fit any differently. What am I doing wrong???
I have used the 20 minute circle everyday plus 30 minutes of fast walking everyday for over two weeks now. I eat a sensible diet of no junk food,sweets or soda. The first week I lost 3 lbs. but the scale has not budged since,nor do my clothes fit any differently. What am I doing wrong???
Does anyone know which Winsor Pilates is the best? I have the circle one but haven’t tried it that much and am not sure if it is as effective as the older ones.
The key thing that gets the results is keeping the stomach pulled in all throughout the workout. That’s the thing that makes the difference. If you don’t do that, then it’s like every other normal workout that won’t give you these results. I had a small puch in my stomach 1 and 1/2 week ago, now it’s gone. Winsor Pilates works for everyone.
i have been using winsor for about a month… but lately i haven’t been very consistant… but i still have kept off all of the weight..i currently have lost about 5 pounds… i no if i continue using it everyday like i used to i will c more of a change.. but my body looks sooo much better… dont be frustrated with the lack of weight change.. i now have the beginnigns of abs i have lost 3 inches in my stomach and 1 inch off of each thigh… my hamsrings r really strong now… my legs have become more lean and i feel great…. i truley beleive in winsor and will continue doing it forever…
I started doing the buns/thigh workout on March 20th. I’ve been doing it 3 days a week. My starting weight was 175 and today’s weight is 173.6. Not much weight change but my thighs and but feel firmer. These next two weeks I’m going to see if I get better results using the 20 min circle workout. I’ve heard that it’s training the core that really get’s the fat burning going. I am so inspired by everyone’s posts. I hope that I can mimick your results. I miss my size 4….I’ll update in two more weeks. Good luck everyone
I have been using the Pilates DVD’s for about 3 weeks now and have lost 5lbs and am fitting into old clothes again! If you stick to the workouts and really push yourself, you will see results. I absolutely love Winsor Pilates!
I was inspired by what I read here, so I started the 20 min Circle workout 4 days ago. Have managed to do it everyday and I really feel like I already have better posture - and some of the pooch going away. My arms feel stronger, too. I’m going to keep going!!
I’ve ordered the Winsor pilates from the official site on the Internet last week. I am suuuper excited to try it out when it arrives and hopefully, I’ll see some results. I’ve never done pilates before so this is my first time. And judging from everyone’s comments, it seems like Winsor’s Pilates works.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback on Winsor Pilates. It has greatly motivated me to try out the system.
I tried the origional Windsor pilates
2 years ago and have never had a better
body. I was 35 years old and wore a size 8 after using the pilates workout 3-4x per week for 2 months I went down to a loose size 6 and
had an extremeley toned and fit body, It looked like I was working out at the gym for hours a day. I loaned my favorite DVD
to a friend and her daughter lost it, I have not done the workout since they do not sell the origional work-out anymore, I have looked everywhere. I am now 37 years old and wear a loose size 8 and would like to be a loose 6 again. I ordered the Pilates circle and have used it about 7x I have not noticed much of a difference, I remember with the original pilates I noticed a big difference in a week so, We will see what happens.I will be in touch to let you know.
Take care all!
I absolutly love how easy Windsor Pilates is and yes it does work. I never believe anything until I try it, but trust me this system does work!! I’m a person not concerened with weight but how I look and feel, and with these work outs I always feel refreshed, toned, and taller (which at 5′2″ feeling taller is amazing). It really does give you the “dancer” body and there’s no other workout like this anywhere. I used to spend 60 minutes on the eliptical machines at my gym 5 times a week and now I spend 20 minutes 3 - 4 times a week from the comforts of my living room doing Windsor Pilates and I feel better than ever! I highly recommend this to everyone and anyone!!!
If you’re lloking for the original winsor pilates you might want to try ebay or craigslist.org I have 17 winsor pilates DVDs and i love the workout. I do the buns and thigh sculting every time and i alternate the other videos. I’m 35 5′2 and because of winsor pilates i can easily maintain a size 2. Winsor pilates really works.
wow, you guys have given me some real motivation and encouragement. I started WP about a month and a half ago, but only did it for about a week. I’m excited about starting up again, in that one week I could already feel my thigh muscles really working. I’m excited aboutg slimming down my thighs and stomach. Thanks for all the encoragement guys!
Hey Guys, I just found a website that has 21 different winsor pilates videos including a body ball video that i’ve never seen before. It’s www.collagevideo.com it even lets you see a sample of the video. Good luck everyone.
I have had the tapes for about three years now. But I was in high school .. taking AP and Honors classes and never rele had the time for it. I’m one of the laziest people EVERR. I’d do it for a week or two .. quit .. start up again .. quit. But I have always seen results after about a week.
NOW .. with beach season just a couple months away .. I’m determined. My little cousin is gorgeous, she’s got the washboard abs .. thin legs .. everything .. we went to the beach a couple weeks ago .. she’s only 16 and SHE got all the looks .. compliments .. not to mention phone numbers. Something has to change. Haha.
so i started with the videos again. I just do the accelerated sculpting video every other day .. throw the 20 minute routine in there every now and then .. avoid high amounts of junk food, avoid soda, drink ALOT of water, and walk about an hour everynight.
It’s alot easier than i thought it was. It doesnt take that much time out of your day.
after about 2 weeks .. im thrilled .. for about the 20th time(haha) with my results .. my jeans already fit a bit looser .. my shirts dont cling as much to my little “pooch.” and people keep asking me what im doing.
I suppose i will check out big lots for the other dvds. i think incorporating a fat burning one in with the other two would probably help boost my results ..
if i keep my pilates up this time .. i will do like everyone else and leave updates.
Wow!! You ladies have really inspired me. I saw the new WP infomercials on TV (circle) and thought I should give it a try. I’ve ordered it today and cannot wait to get it home to try it. I need to get in shape for the summer and have been exercising and eating well but not feeling the results, even though I’ve lost 10 pounds (started at 180 lbs). I will keep you posted on my progress. Hang in there ladies!!
Hello again everyone!
I’ve just started my Winsor Pilates workout and it is GREAT! After the first two tries, I felt real energetic, as if I could tackle anything.
Winsor Pilates is awesome and I can’t wait to see the results!
hello- thanks to all that have written their own personal stories! they have been extremely helpful. i took the advise and went to my local big lots to look for some of the videos, but only found the 2 dvd set including the power sculpting w/ resistance and power sculpting for abs, it also includes the resistance band. i am only on my 2nd day of using these two. does anyone have any option(s) on which video(s) works the best? i am new to winsor pilates but i need to get toned-up and loose some weight and am hopeful that the pilates combined with some cardio and a healthy diet will get me to my goal! i am thinking of possibly ordering some more and would really enjoy some input on which videos have the best results. thanks again.
I STARTED GETTING THE DVD’S ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND HAVE ONLY JUST STARTED THEM REGULARLY A WEEK AGO. I FEEL A BIT BETTER THAT I’M FINALLY DOING SOMETHING BUT HAVEN’T NOTICED ANY PHYSICAL CHANGES YET. MY 4 YR OLD SON LOVES IT TOO,AND DOES THE “SEAL” AND ROLL UP WITH ME, I DO RECOMMEND THESE DVD’S TO EVERYONE.GOOD LUCK.
I have been using the Windsor Pilates DVD’s on and off for about 2 years now. I have been working out for 33 years and there is nothing like Windsor Pilates! The Bun and Thigh DVD with the resistance band is the bomb! You will notice a definite improvement in your legs and your butt will be noticeably higher in 3 weeks! For beginners I would suggest the DVD’s that do not use either the circle or the band, but once you have it down, go ahead and use either the circle or the band and you will feel stronger and look leaner. I know exercise and if you don’t have the time or money to join a gym or get a trainer, Mari Windsor is one of the best trainers on the market. Her technique really does work! Just be consistent, 3 times a week is all you need.
Just started Winsor Pilates, and man…how I feel it!
Just a question; I have lumbar lordoses and an uneven pelvis, which all causes quite some lower back pain.
I feel that with all the rolling up and down on the back, I get very sore just above and around the tailbone. Anyone else who experiences that? Does that fade away over time, with every time you exercise, or does it mean that I cannot do these things???
If someone could answer me this, I’d be very happy!
I’m very lazy when it comes to working out. My daughter was born 3 months ago and I’m 2 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight. I LOVE Winsor Pilates. It is easy to to and fun. I actually enjoy my workout and this is coming from someone who HATES working out.
I have just ordered the Winsor Pilates circle system. I had a baby 15 months ago. I am dying to go back to my pre-baby weight of 145. I gained about 65 lbs while pregnant and even after. I have tried many different things to lose weight and nothing has worked. I am praying the Windsor Pilates work - even if I do not lose weight right off I just want to see that I am toning and making progress. I have always been small and been able to eat what I want the problem for me is changing my mind set that I will have to change the way I eat as well. I have not got the program yet but I am excited to get it and get started. I will check back in with my progress.
I ordered the circle winsor pilates yesterday.
Since the birth of my children I have became a bit flabby, especially the butt, thigh and tummy area. I have lost alot of weight (4 dress sizes) and just need to tighten myself up a bit.
After reading alll the comments on here I am eager to start and see results!
I hear it is also good for stress which is also a bonus.
I will keep you all posted on my progress when I start the program.
Good luck to
Comments
winsor pilates really looks like a simple excercise , but it really does work.. for beginers and people that are in shape.. you can really notice the body parts needing a tone.
I have been using Pilates for the past two years!! This is the same person who couldn’t stick to a work out plan if I tried.
In just 4 weeks I went from a size 12 to a size 7 and the best part..is I have kept it off.
The answer: YES it works!!
Winsor Pilates is great!! You become more flexible with every work out. You will see results fast. With the 20-minute workout, you won’t even work up a sweat, but you will feel completely invigorated and ready to take on the day!
Wow !
I’ve only used Pilates for 2 days and all my muscles exploded !
YES IT DOES~
I have 3 kids and am now in the process of getting back to my pre pregnancy weight! This is the fastest so far! And with my belly being streched 3 times, i needed something that really works, and this DOES!
I have used it for a year because I think it’s good for me, but I have not seen a difference in my size or weight.
I have been thinking about buying it! And when i see this… I am sure that i’ll buy it! But how long time does it take before you see the resoults?
I love winsor pilates. I lost 6 lbs in one week. I would highly recommend pilates instead of dieting.
I`ve been doing pilates on and off because it was hard at first but ever since i started doing it regularly i feel stronger and my muscles are quite toned
Winsor Pilates really does work! I know that your probaly one of those people like me who hate getting up and working out but trust me when you are finish with the 20 minute workout you wanna go and do another 20 minutes because you feel re-freshed! I lost 6 pounds a week with the 20 minute workout and avoiding junk food.
I love Winsor Pilates. I used to swim for 4-5 hours a day in high school so when I came to college I felt like a slob not doing anything. Then I started the winsor pilates workouts everyday. I have never been this flexible and my muscles are as toned as when I was swimming! I recommend this for everyone regardless of weight, experience, or age! It’s so easy!
It does work!! I saw the video when I was 9 months pregnant, and got it, hoping it wasn’t a waste. 6 weeks after my baby I started, and within 2 months I lost most of the weight. After a few months, I was down to a 4 easily, and longer and leaner than I have ever been in my life. I love it. I have become a devoted user, touting how amazing it is. And it feels GREAT!!
I would love to try this put i dont have a credit card are checkin account,,,Is there anyway to send the money via quick payment …like western union or something to get this…
I actually bought the original set from Target. I absolutely love it! The commercial does not lie, people really do notice a difference in you when you stick with it for just a couple of weeks. I was getting compliments after only 2 weeks!
It really works! My posture is better, my muscles are stronger, and you can see actual definition. I especially like the new pilates circle!
I actually bought mine at Big Lots for $2.99 each! See if your big lots has any????
I love them. It helps posture, endurance, strength and of course the weight issue. I do the 20 min. workout 3 times a week and I’ve lost 2in. in only a week and a half. They really do work
I’ve worked out with Pilates and the 20 minutes goes by so quick. I’ve noticed my stomach muscles have tightened, and I feel great!
This is the best work out I have found to help me get back into shape after having kids. I have had 4 kids and I have gotten my hips back down to 35 inches using Pliates. Also I feel so strong! If you use the 20min work-out 3 times a week, you will see a difference with in 2 weeks. Like every other work-out. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. SO BREATHE AND STRETCH!
First i didn’t belive it!
I thought all what they said was crap! All of it was fake!And yes, they are all perfekt, and they say it’s the best! But i have learnd , not to belive all what people say! But then i found out something, i belived; Jennifer Aniston use it! GEAT! And soon, i’ll buy it!
i used to have a great figure,but after having a baby i have a disgusting flabby bell that will not shift and wider hips!is it likely that this could help me?many thanks!!
This is the ONLY workout program that I can stick to. It does work as described in the infomercials. I have wasted alot of money on other programs. Once you get them, you find out there’s alot more to it than what they described on TV. Winsor Pilates is just what they say on TV…nothing more. You do not HAVE to do the 60 minute workouts to get results…do them if you want to and for “more” strength and toning. I bought my first set about 4 years ago and got my sister and cousin hooked.
I just bought it, just I haven’t received it yet. I have tried other pilates videos, but I wanted to have the real deal. From what I have experienced so far is that it really does help with your posture, gives strength, and helps you feel refreshed after it is all done. I think Winsor Pilates is great for everyone, especially if you aren’t the type that likes to jump around or have the time to work-out 60 minutes a day.
I have been doing winsor pilates for two months now and have not lost any weight but I am a lot leaner and my muscles are very strong without the bulk. I love the way it has helped improve my posture so that I look and feel taller
I weigh about 180 pounds and i’m only 14. So i was really depressed about me being fat and all. But then my mom bought winsor pilates and i have never seen any faster results. It easy and it’s fun.I used to be a size 14-16 but now i’m a size 2. I lost70 pounds in just 3 months doing winsor while avoiding junkfood. I am sooo happy now because i finally have a hot boyfriend. YAHOO WINSOR PILATES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winsor Pilates does work. I have been using for 3 years. I was 175 pounds and a size 14. I’m 133 pounds and a size 6. The 20 minute workout is great. Believe me, it works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have been using winsor pilates for only a month now and i went from a size 12 to a 7 already!! not only that but im energized and not nearly as stressed! it really works!!
Hey! I just ordered the $9.99 kit this morning. Is it not as good as the $80.00 ones??
I started pilates just a week ago and i feel great i love the way you feel after each work out i have noticed the difference in my arms and legs, it works on your core too. i love pilates!!
I’m so lazy…how lazy you ask? I’ve had a two year membership at LA Fitness that is literally across the street from me. I wouldn’t need my second hand to count how many times I’ve gone. I absolutely love Winsor Pilates & actually look forward to popping in the video and starting my fun work out with the
sculpting circle.
I am 51 years old and worked out on and off since my twenties. I’ve gone through Jane Fonda video’s and a membership at Bally’s. I have gone through a long stretch of not exercising. I’m going to order Winsor Pilates and see how it works for me. I looks line something I would really like. I’ll report back.
just ordered it and can’t wait to test it out for myself
It is great! I’ve always believed in exercising and have always either jogged or done other exercise videos but was never happy with the bulk I formed. I tried Pilates 2-3yrs back but didn’t feel the burn & couldn’t appreciate it. Then I decided to give it a try again a few mnths back. I ordered couple of Winsor Pilates DVDs off ebay and I just LOVE it. I think all pilates videos are same, maybe Winsor Pilates just targets people by making their 20minute videos which seems easy. I haven’t lost any big weight coz I was healthy even before I started it but I’m definitely toning up. I feel my core is getting stronger and I’m starting to look leaner than before. I think I’m a fan of Pilates now! Definitely give it a try - you’ll love it!
I did ballet for about 9 years and stopped about 3 years ago. needless to say my flexibility went down the drain. I’ve been doing pilates for only 3 weeks and ALREADY I feel as flexible as I was 3 years ago. I can actualy FEEL my muscles being toned, Winsor Pilates is AMAZING!
In the past three years I’ve gained a lot of weight from stress and emotional eating and last year I bought the Winsor fat buring DVDs but I never did it because I hated the 50 minute aerobic excersize so much.
About 4 weeks ago I changed my eating habits and automatically my face got thinner and my clothes fit more loosely so 6 days ago I decided to speed it up by wholeheartedly starting the Winsor system but this time only alternating between the 20 min. burn basics and the 20 min. ab sculpting workouts. I’ve taken my measurements before hand and will do it again in a week and I’ll comment on the hopeful change. I think it will work. I might add some cardio like jumping rope to acccelerate the weight loss.
I’m really inspired by most of the comments here but they almost sound like they were fabricated by the company, they’re so positive. I hope they’re real!!!!
I got one of the 20 min. ones (the one with “the seal” at the end) today and I’ve done it twice already but I don’t really feel that much different and it wasn’t hard at all, will it make a difference? did anyone else find that?
Well, using the 20 min. workout is great, and I can feel the change more than I Can see the change:) But its fun and I think it will work for me if I can keep the good work going:) Good luck!
I have been using the Winsor Pilates 20 minute workout for some time, and it definately tones me up! I have some spinal and foot injuries and therefore cannot do any kind of impact exercise, even walking. Winsor Pilates is the only thing I have found that I can do that works!
I ordered Winsor Pilates and I’m sooo excited to try them out. I was a dancer for 16 years and then stopped I have ained some weight..I’m lookin to get rid of it!! I hope it works!!!
I first started doing the Winsor Pilates program 3 years ago. I couldn’t belive the difference it had on me. I dropped about 80 lbs in 4 months. Of course I was watching what I ate and doing other healthy things but it was the pilates that made the difference. I’ve watched what I eat in the past and never had those kind of results EVER. It works no doubt. Unfortunatly I got complacent, life got busy and I lost sight of my goal and gained some back. I have just started doing them again and after only a week I can feel the difference in how I carry myself and I sit taller. I alternate doing the 20 minute abs Mon, Wed, Fri, and the 20 min buns & thights Tues, Thurs, and then I do the advanced 1 hour workout on Sunday. In 1 week I’ve already lost 7 lbs. It works it really does!! For the person that commented about hoping these were real. I am a real person, and it really does work!
I’m 50 years old and have done all the diet fads since the SEVENTIES!Without success. I started Pilates on my 49th birthday and felt a difference just after the first workout. I felt energized and stress-free. I stuck with it for 4 months, doing a workout three times a week. OMG!!! The difference in my body was unbelievable! Then I got lazy and laid off working out for six months and lost everything I had accomplished. I’m working out again and in just TWO WEEKS of daily 20-minute workouts, I am trim, tone, and THREE SIZES SMALLER! A size FOUR from a size TWELVE!!!! I have tried various Pilates workouts and find they are all pretty much the same. I LOVE Winsor Pilates because it remains so upbeat. I will be posting results as soon as I get my personal page up and running. (www.sarielfire.net) Stick with Pilates for just a week and you’ll be amazed at the difference in your body, your energy, and your mind. Good luc everyone!
I just purchased the Winsor pilates with the circle. I love the work out. It is fun and easy but you can feel it the next day. I have to kids 22 months apart, so I have a lot of flab on my belly. I have not seen any results yet but it is easy to squeeze in 20 minutes during the day. You feel so good after doing it you can not wait to do it again and trust me I am not one that likes to exersice. Hopefully I will be able to come back in a couple of weeks to tell everybody how much weight I lost.
I think it totally works! My body is getting a form I haven’t seen in a long time! I do the advanced 55 min workout everyday just to get results faster. I don’t have to go to the gym, I just lie down in front of the TV and start. And while doing it I HAVE A GREAT TIME! I don’t know how much weight and inches I lost but I don’t really care because I know I won’t stop doing it because I LOVE doing it!
You gotta try it!
Hey I got a book on Pilates not winsor pilates tho and it was so slow and boring and i only did it for a week and then i got bored is winsor pilates any different because i do NO excersise at all and being a teenager i eat alot of junkfood and im scared im going to get fat!
Hi! I just ordered winsor pilates yeasterday and i just cant wait to get it . I’m really excited!
I orderes pilates when it first came out years ago. I never stuck to it. I was thinking of ordering the circle series, but at the same time am not sure if I want to. Does anyone know if the circle series works faster than the other videos?
October 8,2006
I am 47-years-old mother of 3 and I just ordered my 1st Winsor Pilates package today. I have been riding a bike between 2-7 miles a day, 7 days a week, for past 8 weeks, with very little change in my weight or in the fit of my clothes, it has been very, very discouraging! I have a daughter that is a college student and is taking a pilates class at school she has been raving about how great she feels and that she is toning and seeing muscle definition she has never had before. I am really excited about her results and can’t wait to see what it does for me. I will truthfully comment on what I think about the program once I receive it and have given it a try for a month or so.
Comment by Carmen-October 8, 2006 @5:30 pm
I LOVE winsor pilates!!!! I became an addict a couple of years ago & noticed big differences fast. Most of my tops that hung around my waist were up around my belly button and I seemed to gain a couple of inches in height. Got a bit slack for a while but have just recently got back into it, its the only exercise I enjoy. For anyone thinking about trying it, DO. You’ll feel amazing.
I dont know wheather to belive any of these postings or not. Someone please tell me if Winsor Pilates reall works.
I bought windsor pilates on vhs and recently purchased the one with the circle. It really DOES work. It does not feel like it’s doing too much. You don’t end up with pain so sometimes you feel like it’s not helping, but it is. It give you long, lean muscles .. not bulky ones. I love it and it’s easy. It produces results. You just have to be self disciplined enough to do it.
Nancy
I am 16 years old and i way, like, 375!!! and i am in a size 28 in jeans (and that is sqeezing in them). I can’t even buy cloths at almost ANY store, not even wal*mart. I am not picked on a whole lot (of course, there are some mean people everywhere), but over all, i have lots of friends and stuff, but i just wanted to do this for me! I am tired of wearing the same jeans and t-shirts all the time. i wear t-shirts because all other shirts show the bottom of my stomach or the rolls on my back. i want to go shopping and buy clothes that i like, not just seeing what will fit me. I have ordered and i hope it works!!!
Jenna- I just got started on the DVD’s, I will let you know in a couple of weeks weather or not I see any results. Currently, I am about 180lbs and wearing a size 12-14 pant size… The DVD’s are nice and I can feel a burn when doing them. I really like them a lot (So far)! I am a nurse in the military so I have to stay in shape, my weight and size has been a yo-yo ever since I can remember… Anyway, I will write back in a couple of weeks, so look for my posting and how the DVD’s worked for me.
I’m about 7 months pregnant now and am afraid I will not be able to loose the weight after the baby’s born. I woke up 2 days ago to my tv talking about Winsor Pilates and how well it works. I have become extremely lazy and was already lazy before I got pregnant. My starting weight was 140 now I am around 165. I am thinking about ordering Winsor Pilates for a workout after the baby’s born but I am not sure I’ll stick to it. Hopefully it will be fun and I’ll stick to it.
I need to lose 15lbs by Thanksgiving!! I am dedicated to going to the gym and doing cardio…is this possible and will Pilates expedite the process??? What the heck, I am going to try it and I will report back with any progress.
Hello everyone well i am about 15 and a half years old today and i love to do soccer and stay fit but i feel like i am ot in the best of shape in my abs area. You all know what i am talking about. That extra flab hanging around will someone please tell me if winsor pilates will target and eliminate the fat in that are????
Hello all- I promised to post back with my results… I have not really lost any weight per say (but I have not been watching what I eat either), HOWEVER… I have found that my problem areas are getting toned!!!
The DVD’s are awsome and I actually have fun doing them! I will post back in a few weeks to give an update. Talk to you all soon!
I ordered Pilates today. About 10 years ago I was enrolled in a dance class that included 3 nights classes of a “dancer’s workout”. That was back in the 90’s when the fashion was leggings that fit tight. I was standing around one day and a woman commented on the toning of my legs. I looked down and you could see all the muscle cuts showing through the leggins. I felt so good! My stomach was flat and when I went to work outs I wore all those tight body suites in bright colors. I was a size 6 back then. Today I am a size 14-16 and I don’t like going to the swimming pool unless it is dark outside.
I have found out the the Winsor Pilates is similar to the “dancer’s workout” I was doing 10 years ago. I juiced some carrots and apples today for breakfast and I’m going to start a cleaning program too. I would love to drop to a size 10 or 12 by Christmas. I’m tired of being over weight! I want to feel healthy again! I’m turning 40 in December and I am single. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if I could look great for my 40th!
I’m use to weight 120 pounds like, 3 months ago. I’ve gone from a size 3 to a size 5 and on the verge of a size 7. Also, I’m short and asian, which means a lot of RICE! Does Pilates actually work? Especially for someone with my background? I also want to be lean…not really muscular, just tone. I don’t want like a six pack I want a flat tummy…also, I have pretty big breasts unfortunately…does pilates help in a sense “reduce” them as well?
I’m 19 and used to play sports in high school… now that I am in college I didn’t want to gain weight. I have been doing the Winsor pilates tape for 2 weeks now, 3 or 4 days a week, and I already notice differences and feel so good when I’m done. I feel more flexible, my posture is better, and I see more definition in my abs and my thighs! It’s the best
Hi everyone- a lot of these may sound like infomercials, but Pilates does work. I am 22 and have been off and on with Pilates for about 3 years- I absolutely love it, and if you stick to it 2-3 a week, you will notice a big difference. I do the ‘buns and thighs’ video(my problems areas) and after a few weeks my husband told me my legs looked great- I felt great when he said that. Now I am pregnant, just 2 months and a afraid to get giant legs, so I’m going to start up again. I definitely recommend pilates to anyone. It’s the only workout I enjoy and I definitely feel the burn at times. It’s easy and quick. I really love it!
I ordered winsor pilates about 3 weeks ago, and it came promptly about a week later. I’ve been using it now for a little over 2 weeks and i’m already seeing a small different. When I walk, my inner thighs don’t rub so close together, i’m taller, leaner in my abs area, and i have a lot more energy. i suggest that if you want to drop a few pounds, you should do pilates 3x a week, and run 3x a week, and then walk once a week. that’s what i’ve been doing and i’m already wearing my old jeans that i haven’t put on in a year. it’s amazing, and i was skeptical at first. but pilates really does help.
I have only been doing pilates for two days now. I had previously done yoga and that was helpful but so slow. The winsor pilates circle series has made me feel a difference in my ab area after only two sessions. My stomach muscles are much tighter.
I’m dedicating December to getting ready for 2007! I am counting on Windsor Pilates to help with that. Of course, I’m going to modify my diet and stick to cardio. I am 140 right now so I will tell you for sure at the end of the month if this stuff works. THIS IS NOT A GIMMICK either. I’m really going to try this out.
I started using Windsor Pilates September 2003, so it’s been a little over three years now. I memorized the 20 minute routine and combined it with the bun and thigh workout for a 30 minute routine, 5 days a week. I get up around 6 am and put on the tv on the shows I like, do the routine while my water for tea is boiling. When I started the pilates, my weight was about 145 pounds, inching towards 150 pounds. I was starting to wear a size 14. Now I weigh 120 pounds and hardly have any cellulite. I wear sizes 5/6. In addition to the pilates, I gave up regular soda and most junk foods. I also usually don’t eat after 8 pm and have switched to lower calorie/lower fat foods when practical. Last year my cholesterol was getting high, so I’ve tried to replace trans/bad fats with good fats, like olive oil.
I have used Winsor Pilates in the past (when I was deployed in the Marines and needed to work out in my tent where there wasn’t much space) and it made me look great!! Well, I just had a baby and still have 40 lbs to lose! I just ordered the new $80 package and am excited to try out these new DVD’s. I’m not so good at watching what I eat, and although I go to the gym often, in the winter some days I don’t feel like leaving my house. I’ll let you know how it goes!
Well, after reading all of these comments I am encouraged to begin using the pilates system diligently. I have been struggling with my weight for about four years now. I am hoping to find a system that keeps me motivated and encouraged. I used the pilates system today and feel it in my tummy and thighs. I will post my results in about three weeks. I wiegh about 166 and am 5′8. My goal is to get my wright back down to 126
I used my roomate’s Winsor Pilates video, and I have really felt the burn in my butt, thigh and stomach muscles. It works. I already look better, using it only 5 times!
Hi, I’m a small figured girl, but not tight. Will this help me become tight?
I bought Pilates a couple of years ago and when I am consistent with it I can really see results, but I’m lazy when it comes to working out on a regular basis. I just stumbled upon this cite and now I’m ready to start Pilates all over again!!! =)
Ani-you want to get “tight” Pilates is what you want
I just purchased Windsor Pilates. Im very tall and definately not fat - but i do have small love handles, slightly wobbly thighs and few tummy rolls. i know that with work i could have a models body - but I AM VERY LAZY - im really only going to have time to do Pilates max 3 times a week - do u think this will work for me?
I think it’ll work for you, even if you only have time for three times a week. I’m home for winter break right now and I am going to get back into the habit of using it again…because I used my dvds consistently over the summer, and although I was running some too and watching what I ate, I had a 6-pack for the first time ever! It was amazing! But 3 days a week would probably be enough, as long as you watch what you eat and try to fit small amounts of exercise in here and there (by that, I mean taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking farther from places so that you have to walk more, etc.)
I just purchased Winsor Pilates, and like Liz, I am also very lazy. But I have decided to commit myself to pilates and work out at least four times a week. I am home for winter break also, and there is now 4 weeks until classes start again. Does anyone know if I could lose up to 15 pounds in that amount of time?
as everyone says it works! I’m overweight and I can stil do the tapes and feel great about em! and with the low moderation one and it still did wonders….for the time I used it I lost 20 pounds…then I quit using it and I’m gunna start em again! so to anyone who hasent tried it yet…..its worth every penny to purchase it! believe me! if I can do it and I’m a heavyset person then you can do it!
i bought this probably a year or so ago. i used it off and on since then and am now going to stick to it. ive gone to the gym,ive looked up stuff online, and pilates is the only thing that really works my muscles. the first day i ever did it my muscles were sore and even in places i didnt think possible! definately works if you keep to it!
also, i get bored easily so the cardio burn series she has is good too.
I bought the original Winsor Pilates back in 2000 or 2001. I have used them off and on and do believe in them. I think if you are wanting Pilates, these are the best way to go. I work at a fitness center, so I have to say that I don’t think this should be used to substitute other exercise (cardio and strength training) but if you don’t have much time or other reasons, I think this is a great way to go. I really like these for the core training, for the flexibility and I think they are great about making sure you don’t put your back/neck at risk for injury. I have heard that the newest series isn’t as good as the original because now they make them to where you have to buy one after another, and the ones I have are a basic, a 20 min and an advanced (60 min). I love them, but my last piece of advice is HAVE PATIENCE. Pilates is a form of exercise that can give you toning results, but it may take awhile. Some Pilates instructors have said at least 6 weeks to 3 months to see any kind of results. Good luck!
Christine, I enjoyed your postings…hows it going? I just started today. I’m 47, 4 children 19-10 yrs in age. My mom died in October, my husband left 7 days later and I’ve gained 20 lbs in 2 months! YIKES! I have a new perspective on life today and I began my 1st workout. Am looking to buy the “circle” workout but will measure my committment over the next 7 days. LIFE is GOOD and I must get about LIVING!
I just recieved my winsor pilates today. Will let you know how my results are coming along in a couple of weeks. I am 28 160 lbs and 5′1 . I have 4 children ages 9 , 7,6,and 3.
Erica, Thanks for the tip….i went to Big Lots here in Amarillo and found the $79.95 (online) set for $2.99 (dvd)!!! i’m so excited….
I started with the 20 minute circle workout yesterday and did the 10 minute sculpting blast today. Just let me say I can feel it in every major muscle in my body and it feels great
I’mj starting tomorrow and can’t wait…
I am so encouraged reading all these comments. I am 39 years old, 5′7″ and weigh 165. My worst areas are my tummy, hips and butt so I am really hoping this will work. The thing I was excited about is that I don’t have to stand. I have a terrible case of plantar faciitis in both feet and literally any exercise that I have to use my feet leaves me in extreme pain and I find myself having to crawl around the house. I have tried so many different exercise machines and programs and all leave me in pain so I am really hoping this will work for me. I have used it two times now and can really feel it in my tummy. I got mine at Target. Thanks for the encouragement.
I got Winsor Pilates when it first came out and did it about 3-4 times a week. I have to say that even though I went to the gym 3-4 a week, the Pilates program really gave me lean muscle benefits without bulking me up. I’m 5′3 and 122 lbd but have hit a plateau so I’m definitely blowing the dust off of the Winsor dvd’s. I’m excited to get that lean look again that I used to have. Winsor Pilates does work QUICKLY and encourages you to make better choices towards your fitness goals. It’s also a great stress reliever!
hay!I started it yesterday, but I have a question:).Can I eat normaly, or do I have too eat less, and can I do winsor pilates more than 3 times a week??
I just “re-started” the 20 min workouts 2 days ago, i used to do it everyday last school break but i didnt have time to keep going now i’m starting again alternating 1 day AbSculpt next UpperSculpt and BunsSculpt then again Abs
I will let u know my results past this week, im 187 lb i dont look faty but im overweight i hope i can loose the 20 lbs like in past break i used to weight and more if i can, cya
I saw the infomercial this morning - and have been considering buying it. I’ve purchased others - but my problem is I get bored. I saw that other’s were able to go to their local Big Lots and purchase the whole product their - I’m hoping to do that and save some money. Another problem for me is I have had 3 knee surgery’s and when I use - for example : turbo jams my knee swells and I have to stop for a while. Or Yoga Booty, is just boring after the 3rd week in. I really want something that will help me tone but also have a little cardio without killing my knee in the process.
Here’s hoping that Big Lots has it!
If they do - I’ll update here…
After 1-2 weeks i saw a difrence in my body . i look slimmer; unfortunetly i stoped working after 2-3 month and started to go to a fitness center.
Since i’ve benn there for 1 month already i have lost 7 pounds and built some muscles.
Winsor Pilates works if u buy all the CD’s and stick to it. It was to boaring for me to stay home and do pilates every couple of days.
I hope you reach your goal.
After 1-2 weeks i saw a difrence in my body . i look slimmer; unfortunetly i stoped working after 2-3 month and started to go to a fitness center.
Since i’ve been there for 1 month already i have lost 7 pounds and built some muscles.
Winsor Pilates works if u buy all the CD’s and stick to it. It was to boaring for me to stay home and do pilates every couple of days.
I hope you reach your goal.
I ordered the Winsor Pilates today. I am excited and optimistic. The encouraging comments I found here were great. I will post again after I receive my video and get started.
I first bought Winsor Pilates DVDs in 2003. Using the DVDs, I lost abour 65 pounds over many months (from about 200 to 135 pounds). For the past year, I only lost another 5 or 6 pounds but dropped more dress sizes.So, I’ve gone from something like a 16/18W to a 6. In order to do this, I ended up doing two 60 minutes workouts back to back with stomach crunches 6 times a week. I could feel results immediately, and it’s the only workout I have ever stuck to. I have got bored with the tapes and don’t really have 2 hours a day right now, however, and don’t really know what I am going to do now. Go for it.
Hey all,
I am just about to start Winsor Pilates and would like to know what is the best exercise regimen for someone who is a beginner in pilates and is out of shape using the Winsor pilates?
does these winsor pilates dvd work?i have prob with thighs.i need to work on that.will i ever loose those fat on it?and how fast will the result be shown?
first week report: xD
well my weight is exactly the same as when i started so i have not noticed change in that, however i notice my body is a bit slimmer than before, so i will keep doing the workouts and reporting it
take in count i dont care what i eat i eat whenever im hungry however i drink a lot of water and i dinner fiber rich cereal with a piece of anything of bread, this keeps the fast food out hehe
After reading all these comments on Winsor Pilates, I decided to go pick up some DVDs. I found them at Big Lots, I got a whole pack of 5 DVDs (Including the basic fat burning one) for only $2.99!!! So they should be at most Big Lots! I’m so excited to go start, which I plan on doing now.
Hi. I did Atkins a few years back and lost quite a bit of weight but never got into a consistent exercise program. Since I’m not as diligent about watching carbs anymore some of the weight has crept back. I’m ordering a Winsor Pilates set today and will let you know how it goes. The comments of everyone are very encouraging.
I’ve read each and every comment here and it has help me make my decision on getting the pilates dvd. I just started using it this morning and I must say when I got up this morning the last thing I wanted to do was workout but, I forced myself to do it and I’m so glad I did because I felt so much better aftewards. I will keep you all updated with my results.
second week report:
, right now i can make the Abs workout each day more easily, i cant say of the Upper Bdy sculpting hehe is still hard for the ending excercises of each stage (using 10 lb weights by the way), and well i guess i will start making the abs and upper workouts together one after the other each day and keep reporting, cya
well not much to say but im feeling better each day like with more energy than before, my weight still the same well at least the bascle isnt against me
I started doing Windsor Pilates and after only 15 minutes my Aunt Sally was RESURRECTED. I lost 3 pounds just holding the case.
Well I am starting again on my palates 58 minute workout maximim burn. I did it a lot before and felt stronger, but I am wondering does these palates honestly work? Because many people say they do, but who are these people? You see I am 14 and I have school and all that, when I do palates, the workouts seem so slow.
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Third Week Report
, and well im a guy doing this workouts i’m 22, i’m from Mexico, i’m a normal student and im just reporting objective as possible u judge if its worth a try winsor pilates, just for answer to Courtney’s question, cya
Hi all well i will resume the third report by this…
* No weight loss but not gain either
* Harder, stronger abs, flacid areas retreating hehe
* Arms being shaped a little
So i will keep working everyday on it and report back, by the way I agree with Courtney about workouts feel slow after a while, so i recommend memorize it and do it by yourself so its faster, however i have made a 40 min workout ripping the videos and joining the three 20 min workouts taking out the unnecessary pauses of explanations and just straight work and its nice so im doing the 40 min now
I bought Winsor Pilates a few years back. Used them faithfully with a regular gym regiment. It’s not that pilates is the key to successful weight loss, but it is a GREAT start to more energy and feeling good about yourself. I am a mother or 3 children 6, 5, and 4. I have always been active in the gym and aerobics. I was in the Army for years but got out when I started having children. Gained weight, got Pilates, and began to lose it. Added the gym, and BOOM! On a roll again! When you have a good program like this, exercise is addicting. You want to do more. You want to eat right. You want to work out more. At least, that is what it did for me.
So pilates may not be the answer, but it is a great and fun start to get you motivated to do more and be a healthier person.
Good health is never a waste of time or money. Any program will work as long as you work it! Hope this helps!
Two and a half years ago I had lower back problems that kept me in constant pain - I had let my body go to crap. I decided enough was enough: I needed to get in shape and lose 40 lbs. Of course, I figured if I just lost the weight that would make me “in shape”, so I wanted that “quick fix” plan because I hate working out. I bought the Winsor Pilates System as a skeptic, but gave it the 30 days trial - without dieting. I never took measurements, and I made sure to not step on a scale until the 30 days were up.
In a weeks time, I started to notice a difference.
By the end of the 30 days, I felt really good about myself. My clothes were loose, my body felt stronger, my back pain and problems went away, and I actually looked forward to my exercise time every day. (That in itself is amazing!)
Three months later, all of my weight was gone and I was fitting into my “skinny” jeans (you know the ones that you keep for years because they were your favorites and “someday” you will get back into them) and I even bought a bikini for the first time since high school! I felt great - I had more energy, I had more strength, I was WAY more flexible, I became more active in everything else, I no longer felt “old”, and the bonus: I liked the way my body looked. I kept doing the pilates.
A little more than a year after I started the 30 day trial, I took a different job that made it inconvenient to schedule an exercise time, and I quit doing it…
Now, a year and a half later, I am on this website because I’m looking to replace the DVD’s I lost during my move so that I can start again. I miss the way I felt when I was doing pilates on a regular basis. It wasn’t just about the weight, it was about feeling good and having energy and never getting sick…losing the weight was almost like a fortunate consequence.
For anyone that is looking for a diet plan…this is not it. For those of you that want to almost “accidentally” lose weight while you are making your body healthier, I say get that pair of skinny jeans out, hang them on your bathroom mirror for motivation, put your scale away, and buy the Winsor Pilates. Give it 30 days and it WILL change the way you look at yourself. I, myself, will be making it a habit again that I won’t give up for the rest of my life.
I’m 33, mom of 1. I was not really overweight but everything was soft, especially the lower belly. I have been doing the Windsor pilates 20 minute body slimming tape about 3x per week for about a month. Have dropped a few pounds (now down to my 18-year old weight) but the biggest change is my waist has shrunk! All my pants are hanging loose - this may be expensive cause I’ll have to go shopping, hehe. The program doesn’t really work my arms so I also got a resistance (elastic) band to do bicep and tricep exercises with and it works well.
im about 5′3, 110 pounds. i dont need to lose any weight, i just want to tone up my muscles. i haven’t worked out in forever, will windsor pilates be too challenging for me to start with? i want to work my legs, abs, and arms, and my goal is to be toned by spring break. what would be a good windsor pilates workout for me? does the sculpting circle really work well?
Just started I am so excited, I will post back with my results
Greetings! Mother of two babies 27months(2) and 11months, i look better after having my second child then I did before having children. I get alot of suprised comments when people see I have young children but I do tae bo and pilates so I believe the pilates is good for strecthing the muscles taebo made sore, and it slims I have the basic dvd set!
hey, does anyone know if there are winsor pilates dvds in the big lots in clifton new jersey?
hi,
i have used continuosly for 2 weeks,and no results yet.i dont see any change in my body?shud i really continue with these tapes?
Hey there,
I’m starting again on my Winsor Pilates program. I had originally bought it when the infomercials were pushing them so hard, but wasn’t able to stay motivated. I’ve since started an AquaFit class, and have started again with the tapes, and let me tell you, the difference is amazing. I’ve lost 6 pounds in less than two weeks, and have never been more motivated. I woke up early (this from a girl who used to sleep in until 4pm) this morning and did the 20 minute workout. I loved it to much, I’m going to do it again on my lunch break! Stick with this, ladies. It’s worth the effort.
can u really lose just by doing the 20 minute workout 3 times a week?
I’ve been doing the pilates work out everyday for 4 weeks now… and i’ve already started gettin Abs! It’s crazy. I never would have thought it would work. but it does!!!
hi… i just bought the windsor pilates over the phone this morning… i am really excited… i hope it works… i can’t wait for spring break now!!! hopefully soon… i will post baack.. with some good news!!
1 MONTH & 1 week report!!
Hi all, well at least i have reached and past the first month, and now seriously i have seen results, i really look slimmer than the first day i started pilates i haven’t toned up yet my muscles well a little bit my arms but abs not yet just overweight shape going away really, strange is that however i have not loose weight i hope its ’cause changin fat for muscles he, but im sure im going to start toning up soon, so i recommend use pilates for longer than a month to see results, cya for the next month
HELLO EVERYONE I STARTED WINDSOR PILATES ONE WEEK AGO. I LOST 2 POUNDS 1 INCH FROM MY CHEST AND 1 1/2 INCHES FROM MY WAIST. I’M JUST DOING THE ABS WORKOUT. THIS WEEK I THINK I’LL ALTERNATE FROM BUNS N THIGHS AND ABS. I CANT BELIEVE IT I CAN SEE A DIFFERENCE RIGHT AWAY. AND I DONT DIET I EAT ANYTHING I WANT. I’M SURE IF I DIET I WILL GET BETTER RESULTS STICK TO IT EVERYONE I’LL TRY TO REPORT BACK EVERY WEEK LIKE CHAOS. I AM 22 YRS OLD. FEMALE
Pilates works for my body. It takes 8 to 12 weeks for my love handles to shrink and only 2 weeks for my stomach to become flatter. Fortunately, my achievements were from using the 20-minute DVD 5x a week, which is easy to maintain. I didn’t want to get into an effective program that would be hard to keep up with, so by doing 20-minutes of quality stretches, the weight comes off sensibly for my lifestyle.
My Plan:
-No soda, sports drinks, or milk
-No cookies, cake, or pie (if you MUST have some sweets, have enough to satisfy and be done)
-No potato or tortilla chips (the salt really inflates your face and love handles)
-Only one child size serving at any meal (more or less enough food to fill both flat palms)
-My “Magic Foods”: yogurt, cottage cheese, apples, whole wheat bread
***WARNING: doing Pilates and eating better is a lifestyle change that should be taken seriously. I ate better and did Pilates, but discovered that the weight returns about 2 weeks after stopping Pilates, so Pilates DOES work, you just have to be committed to feeling better.
What I Do To Trick My Mind For Better Results:
1) “Is that extra helping worth the feelings you get later?”
2) “You know indulging in those chips will turn your hips into water balloons…”
4) “Don’t wreck all the work you’ve done!”
5) “Would you rather take two steps forward and resist or cave in and take four steps back?”
And the big one, “Do you want to feel lighter and freer in the summer or feel like a beached whale?” (a little harsh, but whatever works!)
My sister is letting me borrow the DVD’s she bought because I wanted to try something new. The tough thing is, I don’t know which workouts to do! She gave me 7 dvds, some are advance do I know not to do those yet. I just want to figure out which work outs to do and when. Would it make sense to do one workout one day like the buns and thighs and then the next day do abs? I’m not exactly sure what to do, but I want to see results! If anyone has feedback about that, please post it! Otherwise I will report back in a couple weeks.
I have used Winsor Pilates the twenty minute workout for about 2 1/2 years now first let me say it works, that being said my personal experience is that while the Pilate’s and jump rope (need a cardio) have firmed me up i am 50 years old and I am now hard in the middle but I am convinced my fat reduction was due to my diet and not exercise I have lost over 50 pounds in the last two and half years though 90% was in the first 8 months. I believe that the diet alone would have allowed for the body fat reduction the exercise gave me something tangible each day to continue the effort. Now that I have attained my physic back I will continue the same exercise but change my diet to attempt to keep the body fat a current levels instead of decreasing as it has for the last two years.
I just started the workout dvds with the resistance band.. ones just abs and one is a full workout. does anyone use that type or know if it works? please respond.***
I recently received my winsor pilates with the circle and have been using it for two weeks. I am already receiving comments on my weight loss. I usually begin a workout program and only exercise for about a week. I have no problems getting up in the mrnings and working out. I know if I stick to my personal plan, I will have the great results that I have been seeking for years. IT”S GREAT!
I just got them 2 days ago after reading all the postings, I run and lift at least 2x a week and am tring to get in shape for the summer I am 5′ and 130 and need to lose a lot of inches and 10-15lbs. I will let you know how it is going. I am starting to night.
i was just wondering what kind of diet you guys were following to lose so much weight within a small amount of time? i just ordered the dvd’s and have been doing some research on what kind of diet to follow to enhance the weight lose? i would appreciate any comments or suggestions! thank you!
I just recieved the dvds along with the circle. i am skeptical, but willing to try ANYTHING! Lets pray it works
it really does work if you don’t believe it you got to try it…
I am so excited I did what many of you guys did i woke up saturday morning and ordered the winsor pilates with the resistance ball i hope it really works i have a wedding i’ll be a bridsmaid in, Yeah the bride chose strapless dresses, so now i must tone my MAN arms hopefully this is the key.
Does windsor pliates for men too?
Hi, I’m doing the 20 min fat burning workout for past three days. It’s fun to do the dancing like workout. I felt the energy right away. I did in the evening and the problem is I could not sleep, so I plan to do it in the morning.
Hey Everybody,
I’am a 20 yr old female and Pilates is the best work out for toning up, and loosing weight. I started it two years ago and i’ve seen a major difference in my entire body. Not only was my posture better, but my abs looked fabulous, and my arms and thighs got smaller. However, I’m a sophmore in college now and i’ve become lazy and gained a few pounds. I haven’t done any exercises nor have i gone to the gym. After reading these posts i popped in my dvd and started back up again. For those of you just trying out, you must stay consistant with the workout, and watch what you eat. Like many of you on here, i will post my results in a month (March 15, 2007) Summer is around the corner…Wish me Luck! And good luck to everyone else on here!
I see alot of women responding, so here’s a man’s opinion. My gf bought Windsor Pilates to tone up and she looks great! So I decided to try them out… I’m a tall guy but over the past 4 years my weight steadily crept up from about 200 to 265 pounds. I had to do something so I started the Windsor 20 minute workout since I’m short on time. In 3 months just doing it 3-4 times a week, I dropped from 265 to 224 pounds, and went from a tight size 42 pants to comfy size 36. My beer gut is gone and I get compliments everywhere I go. It works wonders, even for men too!
Hi everyone,
i’ve been doing winsor pliates for about two weeks and watching what i eat i’ve been doing the 55min workout and the 20 min workout and cardio(busting my butt…”)i seen a difference in my body my waist and my inner thighs and i feel like my posture has changed not to mention i have lost about 8 lbs in the two weeks…i love pliates i feel great everyone keep up the great work OH YEAH thanks for the tips about getting them from big lots i bought all of mine from bit lost for $2.99 each but it’s beter than target there 9.99-79.99 THANKTS AGAIN
I’m 5′2 and weigh 145lbs. I recently had a baby and I would like to lose that pooch I now have. well pilates help me with this?
Ive used windor pilates for 2 years. My body is totaly the bomb. I swear by the results it has given me. My legs are stronger than they have ever been. If you are consistant you will see results.I Promise. I also want to say to those people that have not seen results, you must remember diet and what you eat is everything no matter what excersie you decide to do. Secondly you have to be consistant with you work out in order to see any results. Which make me wonder if you are being honest with your self about why you have not seen results.
Ok…i was very encouraged by all of the comments here, so i ordered the Pilates Circle workout..tv special, lol. I have to wait for it to get here, so i may try Big Lots..I am 36 yrs old, mom of 4 (ages 13-4), i need to lose about 40lbs
. I will keep you posted!
I’ve been doing windor pilates for about a month know and i’ve been some results but not enough to keep me motivated. can someone help me on a diet plan or recommend anything. please help
mrs. 30, pilates is great for toning but other excersize is a must if you want to see faster and better results. I do pilates 4 days a week and about an hour of cardio at the gym 5 days a week, all while watching my calorie intake. with this i’ve gotten some good results. good luck and stay motivated
hey… i ordered winsor on feb 3, and i just got the package about 3 days ago. yesterday i did the 20 min workout, but i had to go somewhere… so really i did about 13 mins… anyway, this morning when i woke up my inner thighs and abs where acking in pain. so before i left to go away for the weekend, i did the 20 min workout again… and after i finished it, i was like “this is all i have to do?” it was so easy, but i DEFINITLY could feel the burn…i can’t wait to go to bed tonight to see how i feel in the morning… hopefully i will be able to post again soon with some results!!!! good luck!
im a guy, and i’ve been using winsor pilates for 2 weeks now.
i dont really see results.
i have been doing the 20min workout everyday and the accelerated body sculpting every saturday and monday.
am i doing it wrong? because, im not seeing any results!
I had knee surgery about 3 months ago and wonder if I can use this system. I haven’t exercised in a long time–other than walking.
I’ve been using my friend’s Accelerated Body Sculpting DVD for 2 months (3x per week) and it is in fact reshaping my body. I have lost the same amount of weight in the past but this time my thighs are an inch smaller than they’ve ever been since I’ve tracked my measurements. I feel flexible, limber, strong, energetic and leaner. In the past when I’ve lost weight I didn’t keep it up because my thick areas (thighs, butt) didn’t budge. Now I’m motivated to keep it up. I just ordered the entire set.
For those who are not seeing results, it could be technique. Each time I watch I discover something new in how to hold my body and use the powerhouse. I have other Pilates DVDs from Gaiam that are more descriptive of the proper technique. (Anna Caban) So if you are committed to Pilates try these as well as DVDs by Romana. Netflix is a great way to get many perspectives on Pilates that you can apply to your Winsor Pilates routines. One of the descriptions will click for you.
Hi, I’m doing only 20 min workout and no diet for past two weeks. I donot see any difference in my weight, but I feel very light, when I walk I get a urge to run. Whenever I’m home and wanted so bad to eat, I’ll start to do the work out for few mins and the food craving comes to a control. I’ll post my results every week.
TRUTH: I was overweight(170lbs) It is really frustrating in the beginning, you feel like you will never be able to move smoothly like they are teching you…BUT you WILL. Struggle through it for about 5 days in a row and you will not believe how much more flexible you are and how much more control you have over your movements! after 2 weeks of doing this its like second nature! BUT YOU HAVE TO KEEP IT UP to keep the results! even just a couple times a week will keep you flexible. IT WORKS!
I have just got pilates 20 min workout
Im 14 and i weight 152 pounds. I cant
enjoy spring or summer in social groups.
If i do this for a month please please
some1 tell me what my results will be
around!
I just found a 2 DVD (plus resistance band) set for Windsor Pilates for $9.99 at Big Lots today, plus they were having a 20% off sale. I can’t wait to try it, and I’m happy to read so many good reviews.
well i am 13 and started winsor pilates today. i did it like 8 months ago but didn’t stay with it but now i’m going to stay with it!! i’m going to stick with 1200 calories a day of healthy foods. i want to see results quickly because if i don’t i might get discouraged. i REALLY need to lose these extra 10 er so pounds. it hurts so bad to be like this. i will update where i am weekly!
I want to start with the windsor pilates system but I don’t know which package is the most beneficial….can anyone help me out here???
I’ve been using the pilates system for beginners for 2 weeks. I hope to move up to advanced soon. I have had back problems, but this does not bother my back at all!
I got the circle workout and fat burning workout on Saturday, yay! It only took about a week to get here. I started it on Monday (3 days of working out). It is pretty tough, esp the aerobic part, but it is fun and challenging, so i am going to keep working on it.
. I need more balance and control. :p I am also working on eating right…Dr. Phil style,hehe. That is harder than the workout! I’ll keep you posted….so far, so good.
winsor pilates does work. i have been at it for a month now and i have dropped one entire size!
will just keep at it and eat healthier (oh, i love food! hahaha!) and hopefully lose more weight 
and one more, this is the ONLY exercise program i can stick to because it’s fun and it only takes 20 mins 3-5x a week 
i also ordered the fat burning disks and it should arrive next week! can’t wait to try those!
I started doing Winsor Pilates a month ago and just had my first weigh and measure since starting them. I lost 3 lbs and 9 3/4″ !! Can’t wait to see what this month brings!!
Is it true that if you want to have flat abs that you have to first lose the fat in you tummy area and if so what’s the best way on how to do this? I was thinking of powerwalking on the treadmill and also doing pilates for the ab workout, do you think this will work?
I HATE working out and I LOVE Winsor Pilates. I bought it a couple of years ago and I loved it. It made me feel stronger after only a few workouts. You could see the difference in the way my clothes fit within a few weeks. I stopped using it for a while, but I am about to get started again. And you only need to do the 20 minute workout for results. And 20 mins is NOTHING!
I just started the 20 min workout and the 20 min ab workout and I plan on rotating every other day, and I was wondering how fast this works. Will I be able to lose 40-50lbs by may/june?? I want to workout every day. Let me know if it really works and if my goal is possible!
I started on Feb. 27th with the original 20 minute workout. Did it 6 days in a row, took a day off, and have now moved up to the 55 minute original workout. Already down 1/2 a size and found many areas of my body where I can no longer “pinch an inch.”
ok… hi… as soon as i got back from my vacation, i started windor then min i got it! i used the 20 min work out almost everyday. I tried the dynamic once along with the fat burner wkout once. after the ten days, i weighed myself and took measurments….i lost 4 pounds!! i also lost 1 inch in my hips, 1 inch on each thigh, and 1 inch on my stomach!!! i also can see my legs look soooo much leaner!!! it really does work!! i have to say that i used NO diet at all…. i think i ate more then i did before…. i am already getting soo many remarks!!! i am so excited to c what happens later!!!
goodluck!!
Hey everyone! I’ve just purchased Windsor Pilates and I’m very excited to get started. I’ve seen the infomercial over and over through the years and known a few people who have bought it and loved it so I figured I’d give it a try. I’ll get back to all of you girls and guys to let you all know my progress. Wish me lots of luck!
For those who aren’t getting results, I’m sure it’s your eating habits. I have lost weight after each of my three babies and consistently get back to a size 4 every time. I do always try to move alot, sometimes not even specific excersize plans but just move, like jumping jacks during commercial breaks, wall sit while blowing your hair, taking the stairs, you get the point. I do believe that food is 90% of the battle though. For me, I eat whatever I want, but not too much of it, or if I do eat too much, like a big treat of ice cream or whatever, I just try to eat light at my next meal, like just veggies and fruit. (and it’s ok, realizing you will eat a normal meal again, just not right now) Also, when I want to loose weight after babies, I conciously choose to not take large portions and really listen to what my body wants. It takes about fifteen minutes for your brain to switch off the “hungry” signal; so not eating too much right from the start helps. Good luck to all, I know pilates works, just be consistent!
Hi again, I forgot to mention just being aware of calorie content of what you eat too, the average person needs 2,000 calories a day so if you eat a McDonalds Mcflurry, (sm) it has about 630 calories, so just be aware that some things really contain more that you realize. Good luck.
Progress…I have been using the Fatburning workout 3x a week, and the 20min circle 2x/week. I have also been watching my diet–esp portion sizes. I have only been doing it since Mar 5, but so far I have lost 3 lbs and 1 3/4″!! I think that is great
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I am the type that wants fast results..and i am really happy with this! The fatburning workout is pretty tough (i’m out of shape!), but i keep telling myself it is good to sweat! hehe I plan on buying a really cute swimsuit this summer!
All of these posts are VERY encouraging! Wow, Jenna, 9+ inches!! I’ll keep u guys updated
. Happy sweating!
Has anyone tried winsordiet.com?
I’ve used Windsor Pilates, and I enjoy the workout. I’d like to add to what Kim said about 1) being consistent and 2) being careful about diet. I am an exercise physiologist. People come to me all the time complaining that they are working out but not losing weight. If this is your plight, be encouraged. Start paying attention to your overall caloric balance (expenditure vs. intake). In order to lose weight, there has to be a deficit. In other words, you must take in fewer calories than you expend. If you are exercising more, but eating more (enough calories to compensate for what you expend during exercise), weight loss can’t happen. Also, if you are practicing Pilates but not losing weight, you may not be doing enough cardio exercise. The best exercise for weight loss is aerobic exercise because weight loss (specifically fat loss) is acheived through aerobic metabolism. The aerobic work and metabolic demands placed on the body during Pilates are small compared to cardiovascular exercises (e.g. brisk walking, running, swimming, aerobic classes etc.)
In addition to the weight management benefits, remember that exercise is a life saver(literally). Even before weightloss, exercise reduces a person’s risk for heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, osteoporosis…the list goes on. Kim’s advice about being active intermittently throughout the day is also true. There is solid scientific evidence that shows that exercise bouts as short as 10 minutes can provide health benefits. In fact, some of this research showed three 10 min. bouts of exercise to be just as effective as one 30 min session.
One more thing…Darlene, you’re idea of combining cardio and Pilates to see an improvement in your abs is right. We all have a six pack (so to speak), but if the muscle group (rectus abdominus) is covered by a layer of fat, we can’t see the muscles. Combining cardio and Pilates (or other strength/flexibility exercise) will help in leaning a person out and improving muscle tone. Congratulations to all those who have had success, and stay encouraged to those of you who feel like you’re not getting anywhere. Small changes (e.g. 300 fewer calories a day, adding 10 min to your cardio session, working out one extra day a week) could help to give you the results you want.
How do you know how many calories you are burning in a day?
I put on alot of weight from birth control because the cravings were ridiculous. I had the tapes for like two years and just two weeks ago started to reuse it. I use the accelerated body sculpting one and trust me…its the BEST ever. I dont have time to go running and I live in an apartment so I cant buy a big treadmill. I use pilates everyday for an hour..and basically Im just eating the light and fit dannon yogurts like three times a day..a healthy choice lunch..and whatever my mom cooks at home but avoiding sweets..i mean dont get me wrong Im not torturing myself..Ill eat out every weekend..fast food or whatever but keep it portioned..(instead of a big mac..eat the nuggets) its been working for me I have lost 12 lbs and 2 inches off of my waste. The BEST part is..I wanted to keep my hips and thighs and just lose upper body weight..and pilates IS THE BEST..because it doesnt make you look built..it makes you look super TONED..and tight..and thats something you cant get from running or weight training. If your bigger you dont wanna lift weights because ull just look EVEN bigger. Windsor pilates also makes your endurance and balance so much better..even in a short matter of a week. When i first started the video I couldnt do the entire stretches..reach my toes…or put my legs up to a 90 degree angle…and now..just after two weeks..Im already doing it like all of her trainers on the video lol! But yea..get this program if you really wanna see results!
I just had a baby 5 months ago….I weigh 165ilbs and i bought the tapes while i was preggo….I have been running and going to the gym but i have stopped since the weather here is not very good..always snowing and raining so i decided to give Winsor pilates a try…its been 4 days and i feel leaner and my muscles aching , feels great…..I want to lose 30 to 40 lbs….I will continue with this…..hopefully i see results…..just the flabby stomach after the baby is driving me nuts!!!!
Can someone tell me if there is hope???
I do watch my eating.
I ordered the Windsor Pilates dvds back in 2002 but lacked the commitment to follow any exercise program. I just began doing the 20 min hips & buns workout two nights ago. Of course I will need to give it a good two week run but my energy level is already beginning to go up. I’m currently 175 and a size 14 in pants. I’m going to clean up my diet with it to speed up the results. Thank you to everyone for your motivational posts. I can’t wait to motivate someone else with mine !!!!
I always thought I was too busy to exercise. Not anymore!!!! I’ve finally found something I can stick with forever. I’ve been doing Windsor Pilates for five months and it’s great for strenth, endurance, flexibility, and the breathing makes you feel great. Just turning 55, I have to watch what I eat, but my muscles are toned and I can keep my weight in check. I have the elastic band DVD, the ball DVD, the 20 minute and accelerated DVDs, the buns & abs DVD, and the fat burning DVD, so I can do different ones everyday and not get bored. WINDSOR PILATES RULES!!!!!
Oh my goodness yes! Winsor pilates is the most effective workout I ahve ever done! I lost 35 pounds in two and half months and have kept it off for 2 years just by continuing to do pilates everyday. I’m a size 2!!! Never have been under a 8 in my life!
I met the man of my dreams about a year and a half ago. What I didnt expect were the few extra pounds that came with being so madly in love. I’ve always been skinny, never really had to work out, so it was hard for me to realize the size small shirts I used to be able to wear no longer looked so great on me. I dreaded going to the gym and running always takes a toll on my knees.
I bought the Windsor Pilates kit about 2 weeks ago, and I have never been so pleasantly surprised! I havent lost any weight, but already my jeans feel more loose, and I have gotten a few compliments at work! I’ve been doing the workouts for about an hour a day, 4-5 days a week and throwing some speed walking (30-40 mins.) in for good measure. I cant wait to see what the next few months hold…nor can I wait to go shopping for some new clothes!!!! I keep you posted….
Hi
My mom bought the 20 minutes workout windsor pilates…i’m 14 and i started to use it today…i’m not really skinny so i want to lose weight…Can i lose weight just by using the 20 minute workouts??
I am on day 17 of the 20 minute workout. I do the workout everyday,plus 30 minutes of fast walking. I eat a sensible diet of no junk food,sweets of soda. I lost three pounds the first week but since then the scale has not budged,nor do my clothes fit any differently. What am I doing wrong???
I have used the 20 minute circle everyday plus 30 minutes of fast walking everyday for over two weeks now. I eat a sensible diet of no junk food,sweets or soda. The first week I lost 3 lbs. but the scale has not budged since,nor do my clothes fit any differently. What am I doing wrong???
Does anyone know which Winsor Pilates is the best? I have the circle one but haven’t tried it that much and am not sure if it is as effective as the older ones.
The key thing that gets the results is keeping the stomach pulled in all throughout the workout. That’s the thing that makes the difference. If you don’t do that, then it’s like every other normal workout that won’t give you these results. I had a small puch in my stomach 1 and 1/2 week ago, now it’s gone. Winsor Pilates works for everyone.
i have been using winsor for about a month… but lately i haven’t been very consistant… but i still have kept off all of the weight..i currently have lost about 5 pounds… i no if i continue using it everyday like i used to i will c more of a change.. but my body looks sooo much better… dont be frustrated with the lack of weight change.. i now have the beginnigns of abs i have lost 3 inches in my stomach and 1 inch off of each thigh… my hamsrings r really strong now… my legs have become more lean and i feel great…. i truley beleive in winsor and will continue doing it forever…
I started doing the buns/thigh workout on March 20th. I’ve been doing it 3 days a week. My starting weight was 175 and today’s weight is 173.6. Not much weight change but my thighs and but feel firmer. These next two weeks I’m going to see if I get better results using the 20 min circle workout. I’ve heard that it’s training the core that really get’s the fat burning going. I am so inspired by everyone’s posts. I hope that I can mimick your results. I miss my size 4….I’ll update in two more weeks. Good luck everyone
I have been using the Pilates DVD’s for about 3 weeks now and have lost 5lbs and am fitting into old clothes again! If you stick to the workouts and really push yourself, you will see results. I absolutely love Winsor Pilates!
I was inspired by what I read here, so I started the 20 min Circle workout 4 days ago. Have managed to do it everyday and I really feel like I already have better posture - and some of the pooch going away. My arms feel stronger, too. I’m going to keep going!!
I’ve ordered the Winsor pilates from the official site on the Internet last week. I am suuuper excited to try it out when it arrives and hopefully, I’ll see some results. I’ve never done pilates before so this is my first time. And judging from everyone’s comments, it seems like Winsor’s Pilates works.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback on Winsor Pilates. It has greatly motivated me to try out the system.
is there any specific equipment needed to do winsor pilates? such as weights?
I tried the origional Windsor pilates
2 years ago and have never had a better
body. I was 35 years old and wore a size 8 after using the pilates workout 3-4x per week for 2 months I went down to a loose size 6 and
had an extremeley toned and fit body, It looked like I was working out at the gym for hours a day. I loaned my favorite DVD
to a friend and her daughter lost it, I have not done the workout since they do not sell the origional work-out anymore, I have looked everywhere. I am now 37 years old and wear a loose size 8 and would like to be a loose 6 again. I ordered the Pilates circle and have used it about 7x I have not noticed much of a difference, I remember with the original pilates I noticed a big difference in a week so, We will see what happens.I will be in touch to let you know.
Take care all!
I absolutly love how easy Windsor Pilates is and yes it does work. I never believe anything until I try it, but trust me this system does work!! I’m a person not concerened with weight but how I look and feel, and with these work outs I always feel refreshed, toned, and taller (which at 5′2″ feeling taller is amazing). It really does give you the “dancer” body and there’s no other workout like this anywhere. I used to spend 60 minutes on the eliptical machines at my gym 5 times a week and now I spend 20 minutes 3 - 4 times a week from the comforts of my living room doing Windsor Pilates and I feel better than ever! I highly recommend this to everyone and anyone!!!
If you’re lloking for the original winsor pilates you might want to try ebay or craigslist.org I have 17 winsor pilates DVDs and i love the workout. I do the buns and thigh sculting every time and i alternate the other videos. I’m 35 5′2 and because of winsor pilates i can easily maintain a size 2. Winsor pilates really works.
wow, you guys have given me some real motivation and encouragement. I started WP about a month and a half ago, but only did it for about a week. I’m excited about starting up again, in that one week I could already feel my thigh muscles really working. I’m excited aboutg slimming down my thighs and stomach. Thanks for all the encoragement guys!
Mary, do you know what the one you used was called? And does anyone have any good results from the new one with the circle?
Hey Guys, I just found a website that has 21 different winsor pilates videos including a body ball video that i’ve never seen before. It’s www.collagevideo.com it even lets you see a sample of the video. Good luck everyone.
I have had the tapes for about three years now. But I was in high school .. taking AP and Honors classes and never rele had the time for it. I’m one of the laziest people EVERR. I’d do it for a week or two .. quit .. start up again .. quit. But I have always seen results after about a week.
NOW .. with beach season just a couple months away .. I’m determined. My little cousin is gorgeous, she’s got the washboard abs .. thin legs .. everything .. we went to the beach a couple weeks ago .. she’s only 16 and SHE got all the looks .. compliments .. not to mention phone numbers. Something has to change. Haha.
so i started with the videos again. I just do the accelerated sculpting video every other day .. throw the 20 minute routine in there every now and then .. avoid high amounts of junk food, avoid soda, drink ALOT of water, and walk about an hour everynight.
It’s alot easier than i thought it was. It doesnt take that much time out of your day.
after about 2 weeks .. im thrilled .. for about the 20th time(haha) with my results .. my jeans already fit a bit looser .. my shirts dont cling as much to my little “pooch.” and people keep asking me what im doing.
I suppose i will check out big lots for the other dvds. i think incorporating a fat burning one in with the other two would probably help boost my results ..
if i keep my pilates up this time .. i will do like everyone else and leave updates.
(sorry for the novel) lol
Wow!! You ladies have really inspired me. I saw the new WP infomercials on TV (circle) and thought I should give it a try. I’ve ordered it today and cannot wait to get it home to try it. I need to get in shape for the summer and have been exercising and eating well but not feeling the results, even though I’ve lost 10 pounds (started at 180 lbs). I will keep you posted on my progress. Hang in there ladies!!
Hello again everyone!
I’ve just started my Winsor Pilates workout and it is GREAT! After the first two tries, I felt real energetic, as if I could tackle anything.
Winsor Pilates is awesome and I can’t wait to see the results!
hello- thanks to all that have written their own personal stories! they have been extremely helpful. i took the advise and went to my local big lots to look for some of the videos, but only found the 2 dvd set including the power sculpting w/ resistance and power sculpting for abs, it also includes the resistance band. i am only on my 2nd day of using these two. does anyone have any option(s) on which video(s) works the best? i am new to winsor pilates but i need to get toned-up and loose some weight and am hopeful that the pilates combined with some cardio and a healthy diet will get me to my goal! i am thinking of possibly ordering some more and would really enjoy some input on which videos have the best results. thanks again.
I STARTED GETTING THE DVD’S ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND HAVE ONLY JUST STARTED THEM REGULARLY A WEEK AGO. I FEEL A BIT BETTER THAT I’M FINALLY DOING SOMETHING BUT HAVEN’T NOTICED ANY PHYSICAL CHANGES YET. MY 4 YR OLD SON LOVES IT TOO,AND DOES THE “SEAL” AND ROLL UP WITH ME, I DO RECOMMEND THESE DVD’S TO EVERYONE.GOOD LUCK.
I have been using the Windsor Pilates DVD’s on and off for about 2 years now. I have been working out for 33 years and there is nothing like Windsor Pilates! The Bun and Thigh DVD with the resistance band is the bomb! You will notice a definite improvement in your legs and your butt will be noticeably higher in 3 weeks! For beginners I would suggest the DVD’s that do not use either the circle or the band, but once you have it down, go ahead and use either the circle or the band and you will feel stronger and look leaner. I know exercise and if you don’t have the time or money to join a gym or get a trainer, Mari Windsor is one of the best trainers on the market. Her technique really does work! Just be consistent, 3 times a week is all you need.
Just started Winsor Pilates, and man…how I feel it!
Just a question; I have lumbar lordoses and an uneven pelvis, which all causes quite some lower back pain.
I feel that with all the rolling up and down on the back, I get very sore just above and around the tailbone. Anyone else who experiences that? Does that fade away over time, with every time you exercise, or does it mean that I cannot do these things???
If someone could answer me this, I’d be very happy!
I’m very lazy when it comes to working out. My daughter was born 3 months ago and I’m 2 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight. I LOVE Winsor Pilates. It is easy to to and fun. I actually enjoy my workout and this is coming from someone who HATES working out.
I have just ordered the Winsor Pilates circle system. I had a baby 15 months ago. I am dying to go back to my pre-baby weight of 145. I gained about 65 lbs while pregnant and even after. I have tried many different things to lose weight and nothing has worked. I am praying the Windsor Pilates work - even if I do not lose weight right off I just want to see that I am toning and making progress. I have always been small and been able to eat what I want the problem for me is changing my mind set that I will have to change the way I eat as well. I have not got the program yet but I am excited to get it and get started. I will check back in with my progress.
I ordered the circle winsor pilates yesterday.
Since the birth of my children I have became a bit flabby, especially the butt, thigh and tummy area. I have lost alot of weight (4 dress sizes) and just need to tighten myself up a bit.
After reading alll the comments on here I am eager to start and see results!
I hear it is also good for stress which is also a bonus.
I will keep you all posted on my progress when I start the program.
Good luck to