And the eureka moment I've been waiting for happens, Mission: Can I Get Kelly Ripa's Body?

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Mission: Can I Get Kelly Ripa's Body?

One writer's journey to find strength (and a thinner waistline?) through the celebrity-worshiped fitness workout, Physique 57

October 4, 2011 | by Anna Jimenez | 60 COMMENTS

And the eureka moment I've been waiting for happens

It's three weeks in and I'm finally starting to feel better, stronger, and leaner. I followed the doc's advice and now go to class in the mornings, with my friend, and have stopped imagining that by the end of this month, I am going to look like Kelly Ripa. Other behaviors of mine have changed as well.

I've stopped caring as much about food. Before I was working out on regular basis, it wasn't a big deal to eat the bagels, donuts, and cupcakes that make an oh-so-often appearance in the office break room. Now that I have to feel that devilish burn between my thighs every morning, a chocolate donut just doesn't seem worth it.

I've also started doing other exercises. Since I typically go to Physique during the week, I find myself getting antsy on the weekends and wanting to -- get this -- work out more. Weird, I know. I've started hiking and finally riding my bike that's been collecting dust.

And I've picked up a few tricks that help me get through each class like a champ ...

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Great job! Getting started is the hardest part and as long as you continue, it'll be easy to keep those good habits. Now I am inclined to look into the Physique 57 classes. There is not gym where I live that offers it, but perhaps I can find a DVD where I can try it at home. Nice work!

by flirtygirl214 Friday, August 10, 2012 at 02:02PM Report as inappropriate

Great but now work in healthy foods. See the real change.

by Ydabney Friday, August 10, 2012 at 12:04PM Report as inappropriate

Researchers at the University of Utah found that adults who consume eight or more glasses of water each day burned significantly more calories than people who only drank four or less. WHY ISN'T THIS SHOUTED FROM THE ROOFTOPS???

by alictasia Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 09:55AM Report as inappropriate

I found videos on youtube and did a 5 min one for arms.

by asiagirl4ever Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 09:11AM Report as inappropriate

This was a great article, but I don't think I'll be trying out these DVDs.

by tallredamanda Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 06:46AM Report as inappropriate

Kelly Ripa looks like a skeleton...

by eatinglipstick Friday, March 23, 2012 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate

This was a wonderfully witty and honest article that I can totally relate to. Thank you for the inspiration! You rock! =)

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 01:37PM Report as inappropriate

Im trying to loose weight but i have no motivation, this motivates me to be active. And i know its really hard to cut back on our favorite food

by Kary43 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate

Wonderful, my girl! Confessing to breaking down and all, putting yourself through the mill, and coming out the other side a winner! Yesssss! Make all us gals proud, and I, for one, am truly motivated!

by DaenerysGlow Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 01:42AM Report as inappropriate

she looks so and sounds so much better in the second video than the first

by sportimonki13 Monday, February 27, 2012 at 08:10PM Report as inappropriate

Another great "real People" work out story. So inspiring.

by skinpro Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 07:34AM Report as inappropriate

This is super inspiring. I don't have a p57 near me and I know I give up on AT HOME workouts - but you are giving me the courage to find a program I can stick to.

by slagoon Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 01:16AM Report as inappropriate

Your post encouraged me to buy P57 and I just completed my first workout this morning. I'm now rereading your review to keep myself encouraged. I am already sore from a workout I completed 3 hours ago. I did not know that was possible. I'm glad to know that folks who aren't Kelly Ripa can improve and eventually get through it and make progress since I'm not really feeling it right now! Thanks!

by aevalsidhe Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 07:30AM Report as inappropriate

very inspiring!!

by Beauty.on.a.Budget Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 02:47PM Report as inappropriate

that was funny :)

by bourdie_1979 Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

Really well written, fun and inspiring article! Well done!

by Jewelrydesigner Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 08:37AM Report as inappropriate

What a fun and well-written, relatable fitness article! Best one to date on this site. What an inspiration and I hate exercising.

by islands4me Monday, January 9, 2012 at 08:05AM Report as inappropriate

I'm super motivated to go work out now

by Secretblush13 Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:21PM Report as inappropriate

i like this article and the one who went to bootcamp to get kim k's body

by janellelora Monday, December 26, 2011 at 11:50PM Report as inappropriate

physique 57 is amazing!

by mslupin Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

Kelly has an amazing body

by monconduitm2 Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 09:15AM Report as inappropriate

Wish I have the will to work out and eat right

by andie Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 08:29PM Report as inappropriate

really motivating

by kmb1129 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 12:05PM Report as inappropriate

It's good to know that your efforts have made you more comfortable with your body. Gotta try the dvd first! Thanks!

by grass Monday, November 28, 2011 at 12:10AM Report as inappropriate

Your body was amazing before! Super skinny girls are gross, its not as healthy as everyone thinks.

by shootingstar0112 Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 02:14AM Report as inappropriate

I love your story! Very motivating! I hope to get the DVD's. Thanks for sharing your story!

by debsays1 Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 12:00PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try! :) I work out 3-5 days a week and would love a change up. My work outs are getting just a little bit boring as it is. I'm not looking to look like Kelly Ripa though. She's beautiful, but too skinny for me.

by n_yang85 Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

I loved your article... I've been on the treadmill for 6 weeks and my weight has gone up and I'm not feeling that my body is any different... ugh. I'm going to FINALLY put in those physique 57 dvds and get working on those!!!

by MelissaMCadle Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate

Great story, very motivating!

by Kamala_Kirk Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

At least this lets readers know what it takes to attain those goals.

by Victorywriter Monday, October 24, 2011 at 03:55PM Report as inappropriate

L-O-V-E IT!!! More like this, please!

by Charziparzi Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 12:25PM Report as inappropriate

Not to be mean but . . . and I know this lame phrase is always followed by a less than nice comment, but . . . I think she is a bit TOO thin and could use a little more meat on her bones. : /

by DeLux Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

Love it! Thanks for plunging into the "Fiery Depths of H***" for us! Now I wanna dive in too!

by busyme33 Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 03:54PM Report as inappropriate

This article was wonderful. I workout about 3-4x/wk and I get tired of the same boring ol' classes. This article motivated me to switch it up. Tonight, I'm going to go to my usual spin class, but tomorrow, I'm going to try something different. Thank you!

by GucciLady83 Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 10:48AM Report as inappropriate

MOTIVATION!!! I need motivation! This article has given me quite a bit of it! I'm not near (enough) to LA, and certainly not NYC, however, I think I will go dust off my kettle bells (only 5lbs - but they feel like 50 LOL) and the DVD's that came with them and get my rear into gear!!!

by ColeyStrasz Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:41AM Report as inappropriate

This is a motivational story! Makes me want to get in better shape.

by rona_anderson Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 07:45AM Report as inappropriate

Really enjoyed reading this! For people not in NYC or LA, Pure Barre is a very similar workout and offered in many more cities than Physique.

by b1bethany Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 07:01AM Report as inappropriate

Wanting to lose weight at 5'6" and 150 lbs? Well, everyone's bodies are different. I'm 5'4" and only a bit overweight at 170. About 145 or so is apparently a good weight for me, I guess it's my build. Because when I weighed 135, a friend's friend (who's a size 0) was telling me "oh my god, you're so scrawny!" So a healthy weight for a person depends on their build, not just how tall they are. If I weight less than 140, people tell me I look like a skeleton with skin stretched over it and need to eat more. I looked really bad when I got down to 127 once when I had food poisoning and was constantly throwing up and stuff.

by Valcanhouser Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate

Cool story! :)

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 01:25PM Report as inappropriate

What a wonderful post! I too am working on a transformation and really appreciated your insight and humor! And you are looking smokin!!

by TraciKuhn Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 12:48PM Report as inappropriate

good tips

by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate

I can teach anybody wanting to loose weight, how to do so with diet and supplements alone. I recently lost 25 pounds in 28 days. You are able to burn directly from the bad fat stores (the areas that you can't get rid of from working out alone) and reset your metabolism. The best part is that you don't gain your weight back after the diet is finished! Let me know if you would like more info. You will loose between 15 and 30 pounds in 28 days!

by dana_schepman_maiberger Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 11:56AM Report as inappropriate

love love LOVE this story. Great job Anna!

by CeeNee888 Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate

I COULDN'T STOP LAUGHING! I LOVE YOUR WRITING STYLE! your story was so inspiring and I can't wait to check out the DVD'S! Keep writing!

by neeners Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 10:11PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for the inspiration! Really!!

by chbucchino Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 09:43PM Report as inappropriate

As long as your healthy its great to be in shape but no one should try to be someone else be happy who you are

by mcfanfordreamy Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 06:13PM Report as inappropriate

Oh Ripa is far from good loking,charizmatic yes but beautiful and good looking no! She looks too thin,her skin seems to age badly and it is silly for you to want her body because your body is a completely different type than hers!

by selma Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 02:33AM Report as inappropriate

sounded pretty intense. Way to go.

by modinosaur Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 08:48PM Report as inappropriate

You go girl!!

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 04:51PM Report as inappropriate

awesome!

by chadely Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 04:18PM Report as inappropriate

I look better than Kelly,I am 5'5 and 115 muscle and workout all the time. Same age but dont look her aged.

by tiffany_gallehugh Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 09:24AM Report as inappropriate

Really enjoyed reading this Anna! Thanks for sharing your stories!

by jenkoz21 Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 08:58AM Report as inappropriate

The article about her trying to get into shape was great but the "role model" (kelly ripa) was in poor taste. She is terribly anorexic and getting only thinner, she is far from healthy and more like scary skinny! There are plenty of other women out there who look great, and are healthy!

by sonia_silveroli Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 07:47PM Report as inappropriate

Great article, and great job Anna! Very inspirational. :)

by CeeNee Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 04:44PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks so much ladies!! And yes, jenstar, the donuts ain't got nothin' on me.

by annatotalbeauty Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate

inspiring! sometimes the biggest challenge is just getting started - and the next challenge is sticking with it. but i totally agree, once you find some sort of workout activity that challenges you, the donuts and french fries are less tempting (knowing how much harder you have to work to burn those extra calories!)

by jenstar313 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

Great job! It's much easier to stick with working out when you actually enjoy it.

by taryn.romero Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

nice job!!!

by pondview61 Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11:18AM Report as inappropriate

Wow.

by LittleBunny Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 10:52AM Report as inappropriate

Congratulations! You look amazing! Keep doing some kind of workout to keep yourself healthy!

by gisellemarie Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 09:54AM Report as inappropriate

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