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My Ridiculous Exercise Fad: Jane Fonda

Reader Stories: Most Ridiculous Weight Loss and Exercise Fad I Ever Tried

From Fl Girl

Updated April 14, 2010

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The Weight Loss or Exercise Fad I Tried 

Jane Fonda Workout, Richard Simmons, Callanetics, Tae Bo...Cabbage Soup Diet

What Happened After I Tried It 

Jane Fonda Workout, Richard Simmons, Callanetics, Tae Bo...all good in their way but fads just the same. The cabbage soup diet was the only fad diet I've tried - I smelled funny and got too hungry to keep that one up for long!

What I'd Do Differently 

  • I enjoy all types of activity now like running, weights, hiking, walking and just get outside more than I used to. I find that eating in a healthy way has caused my weight to stabilize - no more smelly diets! I did get a treadmill and a Wii for days when inside is better than outside:)

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