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If I were to have rated Tracy's Metamorphosis program when I first purchased it, from Tracy's site, I wouldn't have wanted to even give it 1 star. Because I was a Jillian Michaels devotee, and Tracy's Method was strange, and completely different from anything I'd ever done. I found her lack of instruction frustrating, and hated the music. I wanted to return it, but luckily for me, Tracy's site doesn't allow returns of any open product. So I was STUCK with it. I've given it 5 stars today, based on my RESULTS. I'm now on Continuity Year 2, and I'm SO grateful to her. Her method is changing my body in a way that I never dreamed possible I'm 49 and I've never felt or looked better. NEVER! But if you're new to Tracy Anderson's Method and don't want to spend any time feeling frustrated, do yourself a favor and don't start with Meta. Unlike Jillian Michaels who releases a new stand alone DVD all the time, Tracy's Method is really an evolution and builds upon itself. Read her 30 Day Method Book (Hardcover comes with a great DVD which has 3 different muscle structure routines (1 for every 10 days and Dance Cardio) Then try her Dance Cardio DVD and Mat Workout DVD. That's where you'll find all the explanations and instructions you'll need to fall in love with Tracy's method and become addicted to the results. Doing Tracy's Mat Workout is still one of my favorite ways to spend an hour. I also recommend her Perfect Design Series. By the time Tracy created Meta, I think she expected everyone to be familiar with her method so it doesn't contain as much instruction or explanations as her earlier DVDs. But if you don't want to do her older workouts, Meta is still VERY doable. I know because I did it. You just have to be willing to be patient with yourself. Don't expect perfection from day one. The cardio portion of the Meta program might feel like you're watching Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, but just step your way through the parts that are too hard for you. You're gong to be doing the same moves for 90 days. Trust me you WILL learn what's coming next, and you'll be grateful that she doesn't talk through the entire workout. When doing the Muscle Structure workouts for the first time, you will have to watch it once and count the reps, usually it's 40, but big deal. You should watch any DVD before doing it the first time, anyway. Yes. The music sucks, but I'd rather use my own music anyway. Changing the music keeps the workouts feeling fresh and new. I've never followed Tracy's Diet Plan, it was definitely too restrictive for me, but I agree with the healthy principals behind her plan... no processed foods, lots of fresh veggies and fruits, lean protein, and after watching Hungry for Change and Fat Sick and Nearly Dead I started juicing. If you're looking for a program that produces the results that it promises, and you're willing to make a commitment to yourself and stick with it. Tracy's program will get the job done. When I started the Meta program I was 47, with a bad knee, bad wrists, and a bad shoulder. I stepped my way through some of the moves, and took a break between reps when I needed it. Every day I got stronger. Now, working out to Tracy's Method for an hour 6 days a week, is something I look forward to doing. I'm officially addicted but that's a good thing.