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Denise Austin Fit Forever: Blog and Review Part 1

Denise Austin is arguably one of the best known fitness instructors. She has made an incredible 60 fitness videos - beginning in the 1980s, and continuing to the present day. She is on the President's Council on Fitness, and is also a columnist for Prevention magazine.

Denise Austin has built a prolific media empire; her own range of skin care products, exercise equipment (treadmills etc), books, online programs, and of course her prolific collection of videos and DVDs.

Recently Denise Austin released a complete weight management program called "Fit Forever". The on-line program comprises diet and meal plans, and a full and complete fitness program.

Free Fitness Profile

The program starts with a free fitness profile asking the basic questions (weight, gender, and goal weight). This takes me through to a page of 8 questions - asking things like; How much aerobic activity (running, biking, tennis, etc) do you do? How much weight-lifting do you do? (Lifting groceries and kids COUNTS as lifting weights) How do you like to spend your weekends?

After answering the questions, I get the results of my profile. It tells me my BMI is too high, and I should try a 1,400 calorie diet. 1,400 calories is too low for me. I know this from experience - and I honestly wonder if it's a mistake of some sort. However, after reading further I see that there are 3 calorie options; 1400, 1600, and 1800 per day.

Smiling DeniseAnyway, the three components to the program are: Targeted exercises for your fat zone, Personalized diet for your body type, and Daily Motivation "to keep you feeling great". There is a picture of Denise coyly smiling at me saying "You can do it Jim" - so I'm ready to get started.

Read Part 2 - Diet and Sample Meal Plans or See The Official Denise Austin Program Here

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147 Comments

Elizabeth

I have been working out at 7:00 a.m. with Denise on the Lifetime Channel since last year. The show has just been removed from the 7:00 slot. Is there anything that can be done to get it reinstated? I have friends who are also disappointed that it is gone.

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CONNIE

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME DOES DENISE AUSTIN COME ON...ARE SHE JUST COMPLETELY OFF LIFETIME..WHERE CAN I FIND HER SHOW....

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Susen

I hear that Denise Austin is coming back with a show in the fall. At least that is what was posted on her site. Has anyone heard anything further about this? I have been working out with Denise for over 15 years! I felt great when she was on and now I feel like I am really slacking! We need Denise back on t.v.
Does anyone know anything about a new show and if not how can we contact Denise or someone that would know something???????

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Paula Wegener

Denise is the best. Where can you get a great workout and never leave your home. She has always been up to date on all the latest information. PLLLLLLLLLLLLLLzzzzzzzzzzzzzz bring her back. Is is missed and wonderful.
THX

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Frances Humbert

I have been doing thet.v shows for years and recording them, thankfully! I say that because the show has been removed from our territory also. and I miss them, so I have been doing the shows that I have recorded over the years, Is there any chance of the show being reinstated again? enjoyed the shows very much, hopefully if enough of us want it, it'll be returned to us
Hopefully yours
F. Humbert

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Ally1109

Does anyone know about how many calories are burned during Denise Austins light and fit? All the ones I have DVR'd she doesn't mention. Any help thanks.

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Tina

Please bring Denise Austin back to lifetime in Laurens, South Carolina. I get up every morning at 6:45 and her her show use to come on at 7. I only have 30 min and that is the perfect timing for me. She has great workouts for women like myself in their
40's. So please bring her back to lifetime!!!!!!!!!

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sharon

I to am very upset about Denise Austin not being on Lifetime TV. I have worked out with her for years, I look forward to listening to her good eating habits.
She has great advice. Bring her back on. Please.
Sharon

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Sue

Where is Denise Austin???? How can I write to Lifetime to bring her back?? It's Springtime and now is when she's needed more than ever!

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madeleine

I have been exercising with Denise Austin since the 80's and i was so disapointed not to find her this past week on life time tv. What can be done to get her back on the air? She is a great positive energy and more women should be following this workout, we would all be better human being, because Denise help us love ourselves and then we can then go out and love others...Now that, is important in life!!!!!!

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madeleine

I am from Maine and i need my workout daily, please bring back the positive energy that this wonderful person give us everyday of the week..Denise Austin is a rear soul, please don't take her away from us...she is a large contribution to many women's happiness!!!! thank you for understanding the need of others.

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bud

I am another long time, many years, member of Denise's Fit & Lite group. Us guys feel sort of under cover but I like the excerises and her presentation. I can still get her on an espn station but wonder why Lifetime took her off. I watch a lot of life time programs but they made a mistake this time. Bring her back..PLEASE

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Carrie

I've faithfully worked out with Denise Austin since 1987 both on ESPN and Lifetime. I can't believe Lifetime pulled the plug!! I understand she will have a new show on in the fall, but couldn't you please give us the reruns on Lifetime, Fit TV, or ESPN until then?

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Judy Hinch

I agree - I have been working out to Denise at 7 am for years - in Virginia - I hope she is just on vacation. Can we do anything? email or call Lifetime? Judy

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marcia

I miss denise austin, I wish they did not discontinue her
on Lifetime,New Yoek City.

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Heather

I found Lifetimes contact address online:

You may write to Lifetime by sending a postcard. All communications not sent via postcard will not be read. Send your postcard to:

Lifetime Television
309 W. 49th street
New York, NY 10019

And I also read on her website that her new show will be starting in the fall but I didn't see if it will still be Lifetime (i imagine it would be) But still why can't they play reruns till then, Fall is a long ways away & we have bathing suit season coming quickly, We need Denise back
Come on everyone, get up out of your bed or up off the couch and write a postcard to lifetime, the more response they get the more likely the change will be made.

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Antonette

you can go on the lifetime.com website and select contact us on the bottom and you can email lifetime directly, I did it and they responded saying that Denise Austin will not be back on Lifetime!! What a mistake on their part!

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Trish

What happened to Denis Austin Fit & Lite Daily Workout on Lifetime at 7:00 a.m. I set my clock for 6:50 a.m. every morning to get ready for a Denis Austin workout and it was replaced with some silly show and no Denis. I was so upset. I hope this is not a permanent change. Those programming execs really missed up this time. I have worked out with many different instructors over the years, but have not had such wonderful results or enjoyed working out as much as I have with Denis Austin's show. With the show being outside with beautiful scenery from around the world makes it a more enjoyable experience instead of working out with someone in a stuffy studio. Lifetime, please bring her show back.

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Patty in Arkansas

I worked out every morning at 6:00am on lifetime with Denise Austin's Fit & lite Program.I need her back on. She helped me and made me feel so good about myself. I'm almost 51 years old...So I know about needing her back on lifetime too!!! Hope it happens soon!!!! Patty-Arkansas

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Candis

I have been working out with Denise for years. She is a great motivator, starts my day out with a smile. I'm going to be 60 this year and she has kept me moving! Lifetime has done a GREAT disservice by taking her off the air. Feel like I have no where else to go. What's up with the show they replaced her with?

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Denise

I was so disappointed when I got up for my daily workout a couple of weeks ago to find Denise off the schedule. First Lifetime cancels the Podcast Exercise show at 7:30 and now Denise's. I have lots of tapes and DVDs but knowing Denise was coming on at 7am forced me to get out of bed and exercise. I am going to voice my opinion to Lifetime as I hope you all will. I understand you can send postcards to Lifetime Television, 309 W. 49th Street, NY, NY 10019.

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candy hendrix

Please bring Denise Austin back on Lifetime TV. If this can't happen, please tell me what network Denis is appearing, so I can tune in. I have been watching her for 20 years, and I am just sick about not having her as part of my day!

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candy hendrix

What channel is Denise Austin currently showing on now that Lifetime has dropped her?

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Rosemary

Please bring Denise back to Lifetime tv at 6 a.m. I have been working out with her show for 6 yrs and have learned so many techniques.

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judy

I cannot believe that Denise Austin was puled off lifetime 7:00 am I have been working out with her for 2 years, I am 49 years old, and that time slot was perfect for me.. Please bring back her show...

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judy

Lifetime needs Denise Austin back on 7:00 am mornings...!!!!!

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shantelle

I can not believe that LIFETIME would take our beloved Denise Austin away from us. I live in here in Washington, DC and I started working out with Denise over 2 years ago. I lost over 45 pounds I felt great!! But then I had a baby and could not wait until I could start my routine over with Denise. To my surprise Lifetime has taken her off the air completly. Now I try to catch her on ESPN classic at 7am EST. Please let's all write and get OUR Denise back!!!!!!

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chris

I, too, was shocked to find not only Denise Austin off the air, but also Body Electic with Margaret Richards, cancelled as well. I don't understand why they cancelled 2 great work-outs in the middle of winter when our body's need the exercise most! Bring them both back please to the Chicago TV stations!

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Sandy

I too have been working out for more than 10 years with Denise. Luckily I found out that vintage Denise is on ESPN Classic at 730am weekday mornings.

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Wendi

Is there any way to get a tape or dvd of the tv shows? I've tried Denise's other DVD's and they don't work for me like Fit N Lite did. I am so sad! If anyone can help me out, please email me. I'll gladly PAY for copies of some shows!

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Esther Farmer

I have been working out with Denise since I was 38 and am now the ripe old age of 70 and everyone says I look half my age, saying I look like my husband's daughter and my son's sister. I attribute this to exercising with Denise every morning. PLEASE bring her back to Lifetime. I know she is on the ESPN channel at times on the HD TV but it is not always on. I am VERY disappointed and look forward to its coming back! Thank you for your prompt attention!!!1

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Amy & Theresa

My mom and I also want to know what happened to Denise on Lifetime TV. We had been exercising with Denise every morning,5 days a week, and now she is gone. Does anyone know who to contact and will Denise be returing to TV on another channel? please answer, thanks

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Dawn

I reaaly want her show back,I've watched her for years and would like to know where the petition is. I live in SW Fla.

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margaret wilson

Let's see Denise Austin back on TV. I have been working out with her for the past 20 years!! She is great!

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clara

I RECORD DAILY WORKOUT, AS IN MTN TIME IT COMES ON AT 5:AM, I WAS SO SHOCKED ALMOST DEVASTATED WHEN I REWOUND MY TAPE, AND NO DENISE, I COULDINT BELIEVE IT. YOU KNOW IT WOULD BE REALLY NICE IF THEY WOULD LET YOU KNOW ON THE GRID, WHATS GOING ON. I HEAR SHE WILL BE ON IN THE FALL, I ACTUALLY CALLED LIFETIME HOWEVER, IT WAS TO A VOICE MAIL AND THE WOMAN NEVER RETURNED MY PHONE CALL. I HEAR IT WILL BE ON IN THE FALL WHAT STATION, HEEEEEEEELP, WE LOVE YOU DENISE. CLARA SLC UT.

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ROBERTA DAWSON

I have been doing Denise Austins exercise for many years
and cannot figure out why this was taken off Lifetime,
and from all the other comments, no one else can either.

Is she comming back or not?

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misty

Bring back Denise Austin.. I will not watch lifetime again until Denise Austin is brought back.

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Joelle

I agree we need to get Denise Austin back! Fit and Light is the most inspirational feel good workout show out there. I wish I could the whole show on DVD. I just took it for granted that she would always be there:(

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Sara

Please bring Denise Austin back to Lifetime or tell me where she will be. She was in my daily routine.

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Sara

Is she coming back? everyone wants to know

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mayr

I too was very sorry to see Denise Austin's Fit for Life workout on Lifetime at 7:00. I always looked forward to working out with her every morning before I went to work.
I really enjoyed her hour fittness show, but Lifetime cut her back to a half hour. That was better then nothing. I can't believe what Lifetime put in her place!!!!!. Bring Denise back!

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sheila

PLEASE BRING DENISE BACK ON TV. HER DAILY WORKOUTS HELPED MY MOTHER , WHO'S A DIABETIC ,AND HAS ARTHERITIS.. SHE EXERCISED EVERY MORNING WITH DENISE , SHE REALLY WANTS HER BACK ON ITS REALLY IMPORTANT , SINCERLY SHEILA

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pat

i turned on t.v. for my workout with denise and she was no where to be found im upset bring her back

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Kristine Varzal

Dear Denise,
We miss your daily work-out called Fit&lite. How can we get to resume your daily work-out on t.v. Please anwer back as I miss your show so much.

Thanks,
Kristine Varzal

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Janet Gorkes

Bring back Fit and Light on Cable TV Channel 55 7 a.m. and 7:30 in the Atlanta, GA area.

My body will go to pot!

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