I first bought Red Carpet Ready three months ago for my mom. She hasn’t been using it much, though; she stays on for almost a week at a time, but then falls off.

Well, at the beginning of October I lost my job, so I sit around a lot now as I internet-surf for another one. I needed something to get me moving for a little bit every day. At first I’d take hour-long walks, but then winter came in, and I don’t like walking in cold. So I started doing RCR myself, 2-3 days per week.

There are 3 circuits for each day, and you’re supposed to do each circuit 3 times. I can manage 2 times per circuit, and then I’m toast. Believe me, you’re glad to be using only 5-lb dumbbells! Even doing only 2x/circuit, though, it’s still taking me an hour to do each workout.

And though the circuits are intense enough that you’re breathing hard and even really feeling some muscles working hard, when it’s all over you’re not exhausted and ready for a nap. A post-workout shake and shower later, and you’re ready to keep going.

I didn’t do the cardio days, mostly because I can’t stand to walk on a treadmill for that long (and there’s no TV down by our treadmill). But then again, I was only doing it to get off my butt and do something that wouldn’t wear me out before BJJ classes.

So, thumbs up. Wish I had great news to report on my Mom’s success, but again, she hasn’t stuck with it long enough or made a real effort to change her eating habits. She comes around slowly…