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“Count your blessings, not your crosses,
Count your gains, not your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes,
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your health, not your wealth.” –Old Proverb

With all the worry and anxiety this time of year can bring, it is important to remember what it’s really all about. Thanksgiving is a day to stop and reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for, and well … give thanks.

So, I would like to thank YOU, my dear clients, readers of my blog and the members of the Red Carpet Ready Club. This has been a tremendous year of growth for me, with the release of my first DVD set, Action Hero Babe Training System and the continued push to help people get fit, through my membership site, my blog, Twitter, Facebook and more recently, Red Carpet Ready TV.

Thank you to all who post nice comments on my blog and/or send me your stories and testimonials. These truly keep me going. I have been inspired by so many of you who have worked hard to get in shape and then have been willing to share how, with others.

Together we are making a difference. Together we will teach others that living Red Carpet Ready does not mean living deprived. It does not mean you “have to” workout. Living Red Carpet Ready means you learn to plan, prep and prepare, and it becomes second nature. Living Red Carpet Ready means you “get to” workout and you look forward to it as your “me time”.

I am deeply thankful for my health and body (even as I continue to work to improve it).

I am thankful for my family and the newest family member that my sister Wendy will soon deliver into this world.

I am completely blessed to have Nikki Razavi, my amazing, super chill assistant, to keep things running here. Cody & Lexi love her so much. The office doesn’t run without her!

I am thankful for Ryan Orrico, not only for his help with the website and launches, but mostly for encouraging me to be more accessible and reach more people through an on-line presence. This has totally changed my world!

I am thankful to call many of the leaders of the fitness industry my friends and I’m constantly humbled and inspired by them. Most notably, Mike Boyle, Alwyn and Rachel Cosgrove, Mark Verstegen, Anthony Slater and Robert Dos Remedios.

I am deeply thankful for Cody and Lexi, the two best dogs in the world!!

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Have a wonderful holiday and remember to give thanks!!

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I would love to know what getting Red Carpet Ready or becoming an Action Hero Babe has meant to you or could mean to you if you finish this year stronger and in better shape than you started. Be sure to leave your thoughts at the end of this blog – FIVE lucky WINNERS will have a chance to choose from a pair of Valslides, 2 Valband Deluxes, a Red Carpet Ready T-Shirt or a Limited Edition Movie Star Fitness DVD.

Winners will be announced Friday, December 4th!

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  • Valerie Waters on Dec 08, 2009 Reply

    Winners announced on todays blog comments!!! Good Luck

  • June on Dec 04, 2009 Reply

    Having read many of these comments I`m convinced I`ve found the right program to lose weight.

  • Kerri Rae on Dec 04, 2009 Reply

    Well if proof is in the pudding, then Val, your proof definitely kicks some serious butt. No pun intended. LMAO…? I look forward to starting your program soon with the knowledge and confidence you have instilled in me, knowing that i will achieve the body i desire, which i know i can have, thanks to you and your programs. Valerie i think i know why your last name is Waters, because its like drinking straight from the fountain of youth… Cheers…?

  • Lauren on Dec 03, 2009 Reply

    Red Carpet Ready — and, most importantly, you, Val — has changed my entire outlook on my body and health. Several people have mentioned how much my confidence has improved since I joined the Red Carpet Ready Club and received the support of Val, Ryan, Nikki and all of the girls! I prance around and wear adorable clothes and high heels everyday. I’ve pushed all of my pants and heavy sweaters to the back of the closet. I love my body now! And I especially love the way I feel. I have more energy, more strength, and my body just *works* better. RCR-style eating combined with exercise make me feel more fit and healthy than ever. I also appreciate all of the tools that Red Carpet Ready offers. Even when I’m swamped with work and not sleeping or exercising enough, or the day after Thanksgiving (when I’ve had an extra piece of pie . . .), Valerie’s programs allow me to fall right back in line to meet my diet and exercise goals. (Setting intentions works every time!!) I *plan* to make big progress in December, and I look forward to working with Val in the future — significant changes every day, week, month!!

  • Talia on Dec 02, 2009 Reply

    Finishing the year stronger than I started…would mean that I carry myself with more confidence and presence than I went into 2009 with. Finishing the year stronger would help cement the positive changes I’ve already made, and reaffirm that being healthier isn’t just a January 1st fling, but a lifestyle shift for the better.

  • Shanelle on Dec 02, 2009 Reply

    I am a Former Marine but having gained 80 pounds with the birth of my son and Finding out I have a Wheat Allergy I am having a hard time getting my weight back under control. Having to eat Wheat Free has me gaining weight because the substitute foods are higher in calories. I still have 20 pounds to lose and I can’t give up on it now. My spirits are in it but my body isn’t showing any progress. I know I can keep up with a program but it is finding the one that will keep up with me is the hard part. I want my Marine Corps Body back. Lean, mean and tone.
    :) you know what I’m talking about.

  • Chenay Schroeder on Nov 30, 2009 Reply

    Hi Val – I am so excited to see a fitness program ACTUALLY WORK!!! I’ve been doing AHB workout for 3 weeks now and people have already said they can see a difference in my legs and arms! Wow! That’s never happened before. I’m almost angry at all the wasted time,effort and energy I spent all those years at the gym and never seeing any real results. This is such a PERFECT work out system for me because after my second baby I can’t just rush off to the gym anytime I feel like it. I can do the work out in the comfort of my own home and on my own time. I’ve always needed a little motivation and group effort. I love the calendar idea – I LOVE crossing off my work outs. It’s such a feeling of accomplishment when I do. I also like the motivational homework we had to do to get inspired. Some of the quotes I found really do get me to the next set of intervals!

    The last three years I’ve been on a weight loss/roller coaster. I lost 20 lbs before I had my first child, then gained 40 lbs during that pregnancy. I lost the 40 lbs but gained it all back during my second pregnancy. So my baby is now 4 months old and I’m still 20 lbs away.

    This is such a fun work out program that I actually look forward to doing it and it motivates me to keep on track. The best motivation is hearing compliments from people. Everyone has been asking me what I’ve been doing to look so good – I show off the system at every chance I get. I’m so glad I watched the episode on Ellen that day or else I may never have found this program and still be felling miserable.

    Thank you Valerie for allowing the normal woman in this world to have movie star bodies! Thanks for sharing your secrets. I’m so excited to complete this journey I’ve taken to getting to look and feel my best I possibly can in just a short while.

    Best Regards -

    Chenay Schroeder

  • Jennifer on Nov 30, 2009 Reply

    I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease and this was after a year where my mom had a transplant. Stress has been a constant factor in my life but I am trying to look on the bright side. I finally have an answer to why I’ve been feeling so badly for so many years and my mom got a successful transplant. I am in the early stages of the Action Hero Program, and with my sister’s wedding in April, this is giving me the focus I need and a great group of people to support me in this effort. I am excited to hear more about this new program. I originally joined the RCR program and found that group to be a tremendous help.

    Best of luck to all of you and congratulations to Val on the many wonderful things happening for her professional life this year.

    Jennifer

  • Danielly on Nov 30, 2009 Reply

    Becoming an Action Hero Babe has meant many things to me… Through Val’s program, I was able to focus on my health and wellness for the long-run and achieve excellent results. By following the program, I was able to sculpt my body into an Action Hero Babe faster than I thought possible… I became stronger, leaner, and healthier as an end result!! I also felt good knowing that I was taking charge of my health, and that I looked good while I was reaching that goal. I was even stunned to learn that I could break through a certain weightloss plateau… Consistency and dedication were key to my success, but the support of the RCR club also helped.

    Anyhow, I want to thank Val for helping to inspire more confidence in myself… I proved to myself that when I set my mind to something, I can achieve it. That means a LOT to me, and that is the best feeling in the world… So whether it is a fitness goal or some other personal goal, it’s great to know that anything is possible!! :D

    P.S. The RCR club is fantastic! I have met many women who have provided excellent motivation, held me accountable and even provided strategies for when I was facing a certain challenge. The knowledge I have learned in the club is priceless, and the feedback is excellent! Thanks Val and Ryan for making all of this possible. :)

  • Maria on Nov 30, 2009 Reply

    Thanks and Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving to All!! Finding Val has made a huge difference to me in helping it all come together. I’ve learned it’s nto just about exercise but eating well, planning staying motivated, being accountable and having attainable goals. Thanks Val!

  • Missy on Nov 29, 2009 Reply

    Ending the year as an action hero babe means BEGINNING the new decade as an Action Hero Babe! (and that rocks!!) I want to enter the new decade stronger and actually having some definition – not just “being skinny”. It means feeling empowered and, as Val says, fierce!!! I have had an injury but am about to get started on these so I can begin 2010 strong and energetic!
    Thanks Val!!
    We are thankful for you, Ryan and Nikki!! (and of course, Lexi and Cody!!)

  • Tiffany Sheets on Nov 29, 2009 Reply

    I hated working out but this was a challenge
    and I wasn’t going to let it beat me. It was hard but it was possible.
    At first I dreaded going to workout. The first week I could barely even sit down without it bring painful. I had places that I never even knew existed that were sore.
    Then it got to be easy and yes surprisingly enough fun. I started looking forward to working out and if I missed I was sad. I got my prepregnancy body back but even better. Red carpet ready was my savior. I just had baby number 2 and am looking forward to the challenge again.

    I am truely a believer,
    Tiffany

  • Heather K on Nov 29, 2009 Reply

    Val,
    RCR has given me so many gifts over the past year that I can be truly thankful for. Most importantly, the gift of great health. Even on the days when I am tired or not really ‘feeling it’, completing one of your workouts reminds me how truly fortunate I am to be able to do it! I look at my body now with gratitude. I used to focus on the little stuff that I didn’t like about it but you and all the wonderful RCR ladies have taught me to focus on the positive. I carry that AHB attitude with me even outside the gym. I feel empowered!
    The nutrition portion has finally clicked! I see how much better I feel when I am treating my body well and that’s something I intend to continue not only through the holidays but the rest of my days!
    Thank you Val, Nikki and Ryan for all your hard work! It’s really, really appreciated!!!!!!

  • Silke aka Enlightenedrun on Nov 29, 2009 Reply

    Dear Val,
    being an Action Hero Babe means to me having my fittest body ever at 47 (which I didn’t achieve by running 11 full marathons)! It means really enjoying a good meal on a special occasion rather than overindulging every day. It means being able to wear the clothes I like rather than the ‘comfort’ option. It means every day I look forward to having fun workouts or ‘cardio sessions with attitude’. It has given me a ‘Can do’ attitude.
    Thank You!
    Silke- aka enlightenedrun

  • sandra on Nov 29, 2009 Reply

    Hi Val, Such amazing comments left by so many people, and they probably speak for all of us. I would love to be part of your program, and end the year off by losing bodyfat that I cannot get rid of, no matter what! If your program can really do that for me, I will introduce it to my clients so that they can benefit from it too. There are so many programs out there that promise to deliver, and I am still have not found it, even though I am an exercise instructor! I hope that I can prove that your program works!

  • Monique on Nov 29, 2009 Reply

    Having been layed off this month its been very tuff to say the least but I am not using that as an excuse. I walk as much as the wheather will allow me to but it would be nice to have something else to supplement the walking. Winning the Valslides would mean a great deal to me and motivate me even more. Thanks Val for all you do!

  • Laura on Nov 28, 2009 Reply

    I’m a married law student with very little time and too much extra weight on me. I came across Red Carpet Ready last year and bought it right away – the quick workouts and no-nonsense but friendly instruction by Val really appealed to me. I LOVED it! The moves are so simple, but putting everything together the way Val tells you really makes for a hard and effective routine. I lost 20 pounds doing the Red Carpet Ready program and have been wanting to pick up Val’s newest ass-kicking creation to keep my weight loss going. To me, Red Carpet Ready means that there is a way to make progress with limited time, as long as I put in the effort with the time I have. Red Carpet Ready means that I don’t have any excuses because the thinking has been done for me – Red Carpet Ready means I can focus on the “doing” rather than the “preparing” or the “thinking.” And the best part is that Red Carpet Ready proves that with consistency and effort (but not insane amounts of time in the gym or eating foods I hate), I can get the results I’m looking for. I’ve been busy buying holiday gifts for others and trying not to spend too much on myself, so I’ve been re-doing Red Carpet Ready and using my Valslides with general strength routines to try and get as much Val into my workouts as possible! Thanks Val, your mad genius makes my workouts fun and challenging, and I’m actually seeing enough results to inspire me into believing that I can reach a bikini body by this summer. :)

  • Candice Lanier on Nov 28, 2009 Reply

    I want to lose 20 lbs before I turn 40 because everyone tells mie ti will be so much harder. I have 2 months!!! but even if I don’t lose the weight, I can tell that I am much stronger with the val slides. After just a few workouts, I was able to hold my 7 year old on my shoulders at a concert. Woohoo. Who knew that physical strength was so mentally empowering?!?

  • Rachael on Nov 28, 2009 Reply

    Being an Action Hero Babe has meant a lot to me. I am a 25 years old and an Oncology nurse who is not in bad shape but has “let he self go”. I am so busy taking care of my husband, dog and patients I have not had time to take care of me…I don’t know how mom’s do it. I was a swimmer, gymnast, soccer player, but since I finished nursing school and got married I have not had a as much time to work out. I would occasionally spin and but I used my bad knee from my soccer injury as an excuse to allow my self to get out of shape. I am not over weight I have just lost all definition. I was done with it. I was feeling tired and crappy…no more. I only started 2 weeks ago but feel better each workout. I am starting to feel like me again. I can’t wait to see how I am after the 2 months. I don’t even care so much about getting a six pack but just feeling energetic and like me again. I love all the workouts. Thanks so much Val :) !!!

  • Ann on Nov 28, 2009 Reply

    What does RCR and AHB mean to me? A goal I will achieve! I have tried work out after workout and I cannot seem to stick to one. But reading all the positive comments and seeing that I am not the only one, gives me the confidence I need. My husband is currently in Iraq and my goal is to drop 30lbs before he comes home and I know I can do it. Thanks Val

  • Nawel on Nov 28, 2009 Reply

    becoming an action hero babe would mean the world to me…as a new mom of an 11month old boy, I saw my whole body transform and unfortunately not always for the best ;( so here i am today taking a whole new resolution and TAKING the time for myself to be a better person….the most important thing is that if I fell good i DO look good :-) I KNOW for a fact that with the program and all the tools that you have giving me have made my training easier and has giving me back my MOTIVATION.
    Thank you for everything!

  • Keturah Young on Nov 28, 2009 Reply

    Six years ago I lost 120 lbs. I have kept it off but I am still flabby, unhealthy, and in serious need of some toning up. It would mean a lot to me to finally have a healthy, energetic, toned body that I can be proud of. I would love to quit feeling like a fat girl. Nothing could be better than finally, after all these years and pounds, being able to put on a pair of skinny jeans or a lovely little dress and feel fabulously gorgeous in it!

  • Catherine on Nov 28, 2009 Reply

    Finishing the year stronger and in better shape would mean confidence, joy, pride and gratitude–to myself for sticking to the plan and to you for developing the exercises, nutrition and providing me with constant motivation!
    Thank you!

  • Evelyne on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    RCR and Valslides have helped my clients get better results in a shorter amount of time! Whether I use it for one-on-one training or in group classes, everyone keeps asking for more. I personally love to do the workouts as well, they make me sweat, they’re fun, and they get results. I literally notice a difference in the way my legs and butt look after just 2 weeks of using the Valslides… and after 2 weeks of not using them! Thank you for providing us with such a great product, great workouts, as well as informative blog updates!

  • Darrah on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    After several “false starts” I’m finally back on board and working on getting Red Carpet Ready. Ending the year in better shape than what I started is a goal that I am so ready to achieve. Being able to fit into my skinny jeans and to just look and feel my best is going to be awesome. I’m so thankful that Val has given me all the tools that I need through her amazing program!

  • Laura N on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    Getting the opportunity to get Red Carpet Ready or become an Action Hero Babe, if I could finish the year stronger than I started? That would mean looking at pictures from my upcoming wedding and being happy with my image for the first time in years. It would mean having a sense of pride at having lost weight and inches for the first time in my life NOT crippled by the eating disorder I’ve struggled with for years and have finally beaten – only to find myself clueless as to how to lose weight without my unhealthy habits as a crutch. The opportunity would mean finally breaking free of that disease; being free to live my life, happy and healthy, for the first time in 20 years.

  • Lin on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    It means being able to like myself again. After so much stuff weighing me down, I can at least feel good about the way I look. I’m starting to feel better and kind of think I can do just about anything.

  • Victoria Prez on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    I would like to thank Valerie for the action hero babe workout and bikini body workouts. I have worked out on and off for years and have NEVER seen results so quickly as i did within the first few weeks of the AHB system. I need to thank Val for allowing me to finally committ myself consistanly to a healthy life style. Many think you need to spend hours in the gym to be fit but Vals programs prove that wrong. Your not killing yourself with hours on end of training and depriving urself of food groups. Eating right has always been the hardest thing for me and with her plan i can finally say i feel amazing, strong, healthy and leaner by the day. I appriciate all the blogs and encouragement that you give to ur clients. Not every celebrity trainer out there sends e-mails or writes blogs to their clients. I am at a very happy, confident place in my life thanks to you!
    Love & lunges and SQUATS!!! lol
    Victoria

  • Anne on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    RCR got me out of the doldrums of post partum depression. I was ready for a change and within 5 weeks I had a dramatic transformation (internally & externally). Becoming an Action Hero Babe is making me love myself again–I’m stronger, more confident and am still losing inches! In addition to all that, I’m better equipped to help my own students and inspire them too. I feel so blessed, but the truth is…I’m doing the hard work, making good choices now, and staying consistent. Thank you Val for the kickstart I desperately needed!

  • debbie on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    It means looking fabulous in everything you wear even your underwear. You don’t have to put on spanx or control top anything. You don’t have to have clothes in different sizes and best of all you can shop in your own closet.

  • Lara on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    Being and Action Hero Babe means facing fears and overcoming them! Fear of failure, fear that I can’t actually look how I want to look, fear of distancing my friends, fear of inconveniencing people… The support of the club and the wisdom of Val has helped me face my fears, become more confident, AND look and feel fabulous!!! Thanks Val and all the RCR-ers :D

  • Joyce Piper on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    Val has given us the tools, inspiration and encouragement to be the very best version of ourselves – not just for a few weeks or a special occasion, but for life. One small step leads to the next, and to the next – before you know it visible changes are happening, an improved body shape, toned muscles and increased strength. But that’s just the beginning ! Somehow the transformation extends to how you think and feel about yourself and the world around you. It’s easy to make better food choices and to stay focussed on your goals. Energy levels rocket and people around you notice and comment on how good you look.

    Val being successful at this program has helped me in many other areas of my life. I have learned that by positively focussing on what I want, setting realistic and smart goals I can achieve anything I set my mind to.

    I am extremely grateful to your down-to-earth, no nonsense and practical approach to fitness and good health, and I thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us in the “real” world.

    With my sincerest best wishes,
    Joyce Piper – Australia, Britain & North Africa

  • Marylin Sanchez on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    Hi, Val:

    Finishing strong and healthy would mean the world to me. My self confidence would be through the roof. My daughters would be sooo proud of me. My grand children would have one HOT grandma. My dancing (bellydancing, bhangra, and Persian) would be kicking butt. I will be looking and feeling soo great for my performance this January 24 (which is in front of 700 people) and the following convention that we have booked! Most of all I will have the old me back and actually recognize the woman in the mirror again.

    It also won’t hurt to be able to show off a hot body to a few of the younger bimbettes around here that along with someone that is supposed to be my support think I am too old for this. Hey I am 42. Give me a break. I am just starting to live.

    Thanks again Val for all of your love and support without you guys and the RCR girls, I would’ve never gotten as far as I have.

  • Lisa on Nov 27, 2009 Reply

    It would mean ending a lifelong battle with a poor body image and giving me greater self confidence whether in jeans & t-shirt or my bathing suit (in which I rarely make a public appearance). Also, it would finally prove to me that there is actually something out there that works and can give me back some feeling of some control (even if illusory) over my body. And lastly, although genetic in my family, I’m hoping to get a slightly high cholesterol problem under control as I’ve never had this issue before.

  • Jenny on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    I am a super busy mom and multi business owner. I am a chef by trade. Especially since I am surrounded by food all day long, I have tortured myself to stay thin through various ways of eating/fasting and lots of exercise. I have always worked out super hard, but then sabotaged myself and healthy habits by stuffing myself with starchy carbs and sweets at the end of a long day. Food has always been the answer whenever I am stressed, etc.

    Your program is so simple and so easy for someone like me who is super flustered with work and family stuff a lot of the time. Prior to learning about your cooking style, I would have a super busy day, and be so sick of cooking for other people so I would want to order pizza when I got home. I felt like dinners had to be fancy gourmet every night or why bother. I was so relieved to hear you say that dinner did not have to be fancy, just clean and healthy. I love your recipes and Gavin’s. Seriously, it is so nice to have you guys in the driver seat, recommending healthy meals for me. They are so simple and tasty. My 2 year old daughter is eating them too.

    I did a boot camp for several months prior to dedicating myself to AHB, and really saw little results. Month 1 of AHB has taken me down 2 inches in my hips and 2 inches in my waist. I cannot believe how much stronger I feel.

    Today is Thanksgiving and I was so excited to share my AHB book with all the awesome recipes with my mom, who has always owned a gym and been a fitness guru to many. I am so proud of your system and your valslides especially. I showed my mom the triple threat and she loved doing them with me.

    Cheers to you and thank you for changing my life in the past couple of months. I am really happy and cant wait to see what is next. I will send you my before and after pics at the end of month 2. Thanks Val!

  • Dana Moritz on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Finishing this year stronger and healthier than last year would mean that I have stuck with my goals and am continuing on the road to being in the best shape of my life before I turn 45! It would also mean setting a good example for my family and my clients!

  • Ann on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    It would mean so much to me to be confident & not be embarassed about my body. Life is too short for that & I know that now.

  • Anne Bienvenue on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Being an Action Hero Babe means being empowered. Empowered in your own body. It means feeling as though you can accomplish anything because you are strong. I am on week three of my Action Hero Babe Program and I am already seeing incredible results. My waist is smaller and my muscles are firmer and most importantly I feel sexier.
    I am a life long exerciser but have never been happy with my body. Action hero Babe is changing that fast because it is changing the shape of my body fast. It is a complete program that really produces results. I know that it is the combination of exercises, AHB commandments and the intentions that are finally allowing me to be empowered in my own body. That is truly the best gift of the season. Thank You.

  • Anna Denman on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Having been in the RCR club since the beginning i have learnt so much about not only diet and fitness but also myself. Although i never struggled with weight issues over 3 years ago, i soon did when my Dad passed away. The first year after his death my relationship with food was see it and eat it. I managed to put on a stone (14 pounds) in weight. By the time of the RCR launch i was in desperate need of guidance and some tough love. I found this and so much more, i found myself. For most of my life i have been one of those people that would get on the scale at least twice a week torturing myself for a number (not a healthy one) to appear. I realised after gaining some weight how much time i had wasted worrying about it. Being RCR is a constant – it has helped me balance out my life and deal with day to day issues. Although i am sick right now and haven’t been able to work out because of this for over 2 months, i know that i will get back into the workouts – because i enjoy them. They are the one part of my sometimes hard or upsetting day where i can take control of my body. I know that i will continue to see the results i have already acheived and am happy that health and happiness isn’t a number anymore. Being 24, i feel that what Valerie has done for me is save my future health – i was a fussy eater when i was younger – not wanting to eat anything but fries, sausages etc….. But now i enjoy the food i eat and love the way i feel afterwards.

    The huge difference in myself is the confidence factor – sometimes i may stray from the RCR way but i get back onto it and never wait till “Monday” to do it. I am getting married in August and just the other day i wondered why i wasn’t freaking out about my body – but now i realise that the reason for this is RCR and AHB and IWMBB and anything else Val brings out in between.
    In conclusion i would just like to thank you Val, magazines make you believe that just a 2 day detox or climbing the stairs will get results but we know the truth now!!!!!

    Anna

  • Donna on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    It would mean the end of a 34 year struggle with my weight, since I was sixteen!!!
    I am tired of the constant burden of thinking about it and being concerned about it!!! This year before 2009 is over I want that burden lifted!!!

  • Krystal B on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Working out always makes me feel better, and when I feel better about myself, it shows on the outside. I have been doing the AHB program and I feel stronger, healthier, and happier. I’m going to keep at this program, and finish this year on a great note! Thanks Val!

  • Tara Holman on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Happy Thanksgiving! It would mean everything to me to have an opportunity to show my son how dedicated I can be at getting my pre-pregnancy body back. I’ve managed to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight but I definately need help tightening and toning! With your help I know I’ll be successful in no time! I’d love to be able to purchase your equipment but I’m currently not working and money is a little tight as many people know…anyway have a great Thanksgiving!

  • Tiffany Jones on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    What has getting Red Carpet Ready or becoming an AHB meant to you? or what could it mean to you if you finish this year stronger and in better shape than you started?

    It would mean finally getting in shape and feeling comfortable in my own skin. Ive put 30 pounds on in the last year and im so uncomfortable. I wanted to get these programs but have not been able to afford it. Im hoping in the new year I can save up and get them however. I want to be able to be comfortable in a bathing suite again and to fit into my jeans! Most importantly I just want my confidence back!

    Thanks for everything!

    T.

  • Mary Bess on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    I love being an Action Hero Babe, and I never thought I could be! Having worked Valerie’s RCR program over the past year I have lost 15+ pounds and inches and have gone down 2-3 sizes! (I finally lost the pounds I’ve been struggling to lose and stressing to lose over the past 10 years!) I love how Valerie’s workouts are concise, effective and FUN! I can ‘get in, get it done, and get out without stress. And I now know how to eat properly and more healthily! Health and better fitness were two things I accomplished over the past year, the year I turned 40.

    I’m so glad I found Valerie and RCR and Action Hero Babe! I feel fit and fabulous now at 41! RCR is a way of life now, I don’t think twice about it!

    xx MB

  • Lynell on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Thanks, Val for the genuine interest you take in your RCR members. What it means for me to have access to your workouts is that I have a trusted method for getting results, guaranteed (as long as I implement your plan). You save me time by leveraging my energy and effort in the gym with a system that accelerates results. Happy Thanksgiving, Val!

  • francesca on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    It will mean a promise fulfilled..a porpouse accomplished…a new me descovered. It will mean that everything can change just if you want and have a strong will…it will mean that you can respect again yourself and watch gladly your image in the mirror…it will mean that a lie can’t become your life, and the truth is what you decide to believe…it will mean say ‘i WIN’ to those who knocked you down and be freed from every fear of discoverying the marvellous creature that you always have been!
    It will mean help someone else in the same condition that you were…and give him hope!
    Thank you very much Valerie 4 everything!!!

    p.s.: sorry 4 my english…it isn’t perfect eh eh eh…but I hope that my point is clear!!
    love from Italy!!
    Francesca

  • Natalie on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Red Carpet Ready meant looking fabulous at my October wedding. I followed the entire program and even did a workout on the morning of my wedding. I felt great and looked great. In order to keep it up, I started some of the Action Hero circuits you had posted on your blog. Thanks!

  • Livvie on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    What has getting Red Carpet Ready or becoming an AHB meant to you? or what could it mean to you if you finish this year stronger and in better shape than you started?

    Well, I don’t have these two systems, [though I am hoping I have enough money next year to get 1 or the other or both!!]. But if I had – It would mean that I would have invested enough in my health to make a difference. That, though the aesthetics would be great [having a flat stomach, and a higher behind, and thighs that didn't rub against one another], it would mean that I finally decided to be healthy, and have how I feel INSIDE to match my OUTSIDE. I would be happier, more confident and healthy. That is what RCR/AHB would mean to me [if I had it].

    Thanks Val for bringing various systems to help us achieve our goals of fitness and keep up the fantastic work.

  • Kate on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    It means for the first time in well it seems like forever I am happy with my body. I have learned that my body is stronger than I thought it was. Its taught me that “I am one work out away from a good mood” which is awesome for me and the people around me. On this Thanksgiving I am thankful that I have more confidence and I am able to workout and help inspire others and not stress out about eating that slice of pumpkin pie :)
    Thank you Val for helping inspire me and providing good fun workouts that make me sweat like crazy

  • Marissa on Nov 26, 2009 Reply

    Dear Val,
    Thanks so much for everything! You are an amazing inspiration & have helped me in my fitness journey tremendously! Have a great thanksgiving god bless :)

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