FH and I have been hitting up the gym for the last week + and are really motivated this time around to stick through it and make an overall lifestyle change.
Would love to hear any workout tips you gals have and what's worked for you.
For example, today I did 30 minute of cardio, followed by weights/crunches for about 20 minutes. What routines have worked for you? How many lbs do you use for weights? I used 8lbs today and that wasn't a good idea, gotta stick to 3-5 lbs I think.
Also ,my biggest problem is water - I never drink enough at work and need to find out how to fix that. When I'm home I'm like a camel but I know how important water is. Maybe if I get a super cute cup lol
kfizz
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I train 3-4 days a week. Legs (1-2 days), chest/shoulders/tris, and back and bis. I break it down into body parts because it helps to isolate. When I am looking to loose weight I do aprox 45mins of cardio (walking on an incline of 4.0 with a speed of 3.5-4.0) after my workout.
water is key...helps tremendously..especially if you are looking to loose weight!
good luck!
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i do the insanity work out its easy to follow, the routine changes up every day so youre not bored and seriously kicks your a$$
it put me in the best shape of my life over the summer! i lost 8lbs in a month and toned up like crazy
I fell off the boat tho, but have recently got back on
in my experience though you have to do weights, i lost the most weight that way...muscle burns more calories!
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i do at least an hour of cardio and always try and do some weights, and abs. Low weight high reps is best for burning fat, but if you want to build muscle you should do high weight low reps. and always change up your routine. your body gets used to a routine, and like anything else develops a tolorance for it, so you need to know how to work different muscles so maxuimize your time in the gym. group exercise classes and spin classes are great too, because your doing it for an hour and you dont even realize how much you just worked out and sweat!
EDIT: watch what you drink. NO soda, sugary juices. drink a lot of tea, like green and black tea with no sugar or sugar substitue, and no cream. you will feel an amazing difference.
*gross but great- i got this tea called traditional medicines organic smooth move. once large cup a day really gets things 'moving' if ya know what im saying
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i swear by weight watchers for eating... it really does work and doesnt make you feel like your missing out on your favs!
working out as long as your eating well cardio and light weights will do wonders!! ive been really bad lately i dropped 30 pounds last year from just light diet and running and i would only run for like 30 mins and its all i needed to do.. then i was nice and skinny and felt i can eat EVERYTHING i wanted because i looked cute doing it lol!
now its back to working out and trying to stick to it.. I HAVE TO! sooo my trick to water is i bring 2 or 3 water bottles to work.. i try to drink 2 bottles before lunch one at lunch and two before i go home.. and at least me drinking all this water here its my water in take for the day and when i go home i dont have to worry about it!
why couldnt i just be blessed with a skinny vibe.. this stinks! lol!
Good luck! it stucks starting off.. but youll get into it! and just think the WEDDINGGGGGG is cominggg!!!!!!
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yes you MUST MUST drink water
I am a professional weight gainer/weight loser LMAO
and water is really important.
I DONT LIKE WATER!!! - so I buy crystal light packets and I now can drink about 8 to 12 cups a day (or more)
I'm back at the gym HARDCORE too
I've lost 130 lbs, then gained 30 lbs so I need to lose 15lbs to fit in my dress
water, treadmill, weight lifting
GO GIRL YOU CAN DO IT
Joeswifey2B
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Posted by smilesjc81
yes you MUST MUST drink water
I am a professional weight gainer/weight loser LMAO
and water is really important.
I DONT LIKE WATER!!! - so I buy crystal light packets and I now can drink about 8 to 12 cups a day (or more)
I'm back at the gym HARDCORE too
I've lost 130 lbs, then gained 30 lbs so I need to lose 15lbs to fit in my dress
water, treadmill, weight lifting
GO GIRL YOU CAN DO IT
pstttt just want to throw this in.. 100 lbs lost! WTG!!!!! thats the hardest part the 30 will be a breeze for you!!!!
adelz
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Thanks girls - those are some great hints!!! I'm totally pumped this time around and ready to kick some butt in the gym!!!
Joeswifey2B
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you go girl!!!!
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I love classes at the gym!! I take zumba twice a week and a kickboxing class. In between I lift weights at home doing 12 pds for biceps and 20 for triceps.
I get really dehydrated easily so i buy cases of vitarain (costco) just like vitamin water and drink those before working out and it helps!
Zumba is so much fun and I totally recommend it because you feel like your dancing but it's such a great workout!
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Posted by LoveyDovey
i do the insanity work out its easy to follow, the routine changes up every day so youre not bored and seriously kicks your a$$
it put me in the best shape of my life over the summer! i lost 8lbs in a month and toned up like crazy
I fell off the boat tho, but have recently got back on
in my experience though you have to do weights, i lost the most weight that way...muscle burns more calories!
What is this insanity work out routine??? Please share...
adelz
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What is this insanity work out routine??? Please share...
Yes I'd like to know also! Hahah
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Posted by Joeswifey2B
Posted by smilesjc81
yes you MUST MUST drink water
I am a professional weight gainer/weight loser LMAO
and water is really important.
I DONT LIKE WATER!!! - so I buy crystal light packets and I now can drink about 8 to 12 cups a day (or more)
I'm back at the gym HARDCORE too
I've lost 130 lbs, then gained 30 lbs so I need to lose 15lbs to fit in my dress
water, treadmill, weight lifting
GO GIRL YOU CAN DO IT
pstttt just want to throw this in.. 100 lbs lost! WTG!!!!! thats the hardest part the 30 will be a breeze for you!!!!
thanks, yeah the 1st 100 are 'easy' it's those last 30 that im always struggling with, Up down Up down but i've got 5 month to drop 15 I CAN AND WILL DO IT!!! thanks:)
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i'm on week 4 of P90x. Once I complete the 90 days, I plan on doing the insanity workout and then back to P90 so that hopefully by the time June comes around, I'll be in the best shape of my life!
It's really really hard for me to lose weight, and P90 + watching my food intake actually showed results!!!
LoveyDovey
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What is this insanity work out routine??? Please share...
Yes I'd like to know also! Hahah
it's a dvd set i know a lot of people don't like the whole DVD thing, i wasn't a fan either...but it seriously works...I Like the idea that I dont have to get dressed and go to the gym, I work out in my underwear and a sports bra! lol, so i can see everything jiggle!
its kind of a spinoff to P90x
IMO its a little harder and you don't need any weights or accessories
its 60 day routine...of cardio and resistance training, 40 minutes, 6 days a week. I try to make it the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning
