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SCM32 · #1 07-14-2005, 03:40 PM

I am going to start NOW

This past year I have gained, and now I'm as big as I've ever been.

I never weigh myself. Don't own any scales.

I also don't diet. I would rather exercise. lol

I need encouragement

16 Years ago, I excersised religously to an ESPN morning show

That was after I had my first daughter, and I was FIT.
I don't want to go to a gym, I would like to exercise at home for about 30 to 45 minutes per day to start.
think I need a video to follow. Does anyone know any good ones that wouldn't kill me at first?

I will continue once I start, just want to start off rite.

Thanks for any advise everyone

Also, have you lost weight? You can show pictures if you want to

Thanks

flygirlaa2 · #2 07-16-2005, 04:18 AM

I couldnt vote because I do both.

At home, I take do long walks or hikes with the dog. I also do stretching and some light yoga (the only thing that has saved my back all these years).

At the gym, I do weights 3x a week and cardio 5x a week or more when I can find the time and feel good enough.

Unfortunately, everything is dependent on how well I am feeling.

Ronnie · #3 07-16-2005, 06:08 AM

I can't seem to get too motivated if I am here at home trying to workout. I have some really nice equipment here at home; but I guess it is mostly the environment of being at the gym that helps motivate me. I like watching other people workout-- it kind of helps push me along. If someone is on a machine right next to me and they are moving faster than me then that makes me move faster trying to keep up with them, you know. I know that my workouts are more effective at the gym than at home. Plus I love all of the nautilus equipment that my gym has, all I have are free weights here at home. All in all, I have to say that I like doing both but I prefer the gym.

SCM32 · #4 07-16-2005, 11:34 AM

Thanks flygirlaa2 and Nuro's Wife

Well, I tried to excercise today, and did some leg lifts, etc: but it is kinda hard to think of all the moves without some kind of video or something to follow

So I guess I will do what moves I can think of till I get a video.

I am also going to have to stop smoking cigarettes

They are starting to interfere with my breathing when I'm sitting still, and when I sleep. And I have a smokers cough now

I just wish I wasn't addicted, it would be so much easier to quit.
My mom has COPD, and I seem to take after her in all other ways, I hope not that too!

And my chest hurts, and feels heavy now too

Thanks

MiaBellaAngela · #5 07-16-2005, 03:43 PM

Good luck with the new program!
I walk 1.5 hours per day. Up some really huge hills. I am dripping wet by the time it is over.

JamesWifey · #6 07-16-2005, 03:43 PM

My hubby is a major fitness freak and even from in there he keeps me motivated and helps me with my own workout regimen. I love the pilates videos. They are easy to follow and you get a great workout. I also do about 30 minutes of cardio on the treadmill about 4-5 times a week. I want to start on some strength training also. I hate the gym! I think it's like a meat market these days!!

I do my best to find ways to work out around the house. I think the key is once you get into it, you become motivated to stay on track! Good luck to you sweetie!!! You can do it!!!

SCM32 · #7 07-16-2005, 04:14 PM

Thank you Mia, and JamesWifey

I want to start walking too. My guy says he walks about 7 miles per day, and when he gets out, we are going to walk together. I told him 7 miles would probably kill me at first

But then he said we will start off walking around the block , and after the first week we will move up to two blocks and so on. I don't have any kind of equipment , but I may buy a stair stepper, or a threadmill, or a Norticktrack. There is also a popular lake about 5 miles from me, and I may start walking it. I have walked it before. Sometimes I wish I had a motivated excercise buddy to go with me, lol

Thanks everyone

Jade01 · #8 07-21-2005, 09:03 PM

I alternate between jogging/walking on my treadmill and taebo. I get bored easily with exercise, so I have to change it up just a little bit. I plan on taking some exercise classes - maybe step or kickboxing - this fall b/c I'm paying it out of my tuition anyway. Good luck with getting started in your new exercise regime!

Aimee1 · #9 07-21-2005, 09:11 PM

wow, i am proud of all my PTO girls! good for all of you! !!! I just recently started working out again actually. I was really into it when i was a teenager, and in great shape. then i got married and EEK! on our one year wedding anniversary, I couldnt fit into my wedding dress! I am doing my best to exercise at home everyday, i lift light weights and do crunches, and a pilates video.

butterly0622 · #10 08-16-2005, 12:05 AM

I started fitness usa 3 weeks ago i lost 16 3/4 inches so far i love it..... I feel so much better then before.

Mrs. Vins · #11 08-16-2005, 07:04 AM

SCM, take it slow, all these changes you want to make are going to stress you out and you may not make any of them. I work out at the gym but only because it's free for me. I do some weights, 2x/week and cardio 2x/week. I also have a Walk away the Pounds video that is very low key but definitely is enough for the beginner. I hate exercise, but I suffer through the walking at least. The weight didn't come on overnight, it's not going to come off overnight. Give yourself the same year that you had putting it on to take it off. I've lost 20 pounds since April and have 30 more to go. Good luck honey!

Jamiesheart · #12 08-16-2005, 07:18 AM

It's just something that you have to put into your daily routine. Walking on my treadmill is on my schedule just like going to work or having dinner with a friend. I get up every morning and walk 3 miles on my treadmill before I do anything. If I don't then I feel like crap all day. Then when I come in from work every afternoon I do a pilates video. I don't know how all of that will change when Jamie comes home, but for right now it works for me.

marriola482 · #13 08-16-2005, 07:29 AM

Ooo! I love working out now! I used to be pretty fit in college when I played tennis for my team but after that I kind of faltered and lost all my muscle. These past couple of months I've gotten back into rollerblading, biking, or even just walking about 3 times a week for about an hour each time. I also do crunches and free weights. Another great tool I've discovered is Billy Blanks tae bo videos. One of my co-workers gave me an old tape to make a copy of and I do that indoors when it's too hot or raining outside. Now I'm hooked and I'm about to order the newest one, Boot Camp. I swear by his workouts. They will get you sweating hardcore within the first 5 minutes! Good luck!

By the way, I HATE the gym lol! Plus, I just can't afford it.

lilithinwaiting · #14 08-16-2005, 10:24 AM

I walk a mile every morning and walk the stairs but tht is really about it. I do alot of lifting my coffee cup and opening bags of chips .

butterfly16 · #15 08-01-2007, 04:45 PM

I joined the gym a few months ago and aim for 3-4 times a week for an hour doing excercise bike, treadmill and weights

The hardest part is the getting ready and going......once you're there, it's all good.....lol

lovelyme · #16 12-20-2010, 09:45 AM

p90x really really works and is in the comfort of ur own home. if u do it faithfully u will see major changes. i have seen it happen to many frienmds of mine.

Ms.L.E.B. · #17 12-20-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lovelyme

p90x really really works and is in the comfort of ur own home. if u do it faithfully u will see major changes. i have seen it happen to many frienmds of mine.

I have Power 90 from several years ago and it is my total go to in between the gym! Sometimes I am more sore after doing that than I am after a work out at the gym

SierraFamily · #18 08-01-2007, 09:52 PM

Started doing sit ups daily, and now have joined the fitness lab at the local community college, Who needs exercise when you have stress? Lost 13 pounds in 2 months since my man has been locked up!

Tamden · #19 08-09-2007, 03:14 PM

I ride my bicycle 7 miles a day, some days 3 1/2, just depends on how tired I am. I have lost 25 pounds but seem to be stuck there, I have not lost any weight since November. Oh and I also watch I eat now, low calorie and low fat. I'm starving!!

i<3toby · #20 08-12-2007, 07:25 PM

has anyone tried the flirty girl fitness dvds? i got them a couple weeks ago and they are super fun and easy, i think u can only get them on their site or maybe exercise tv website.

malstone · #21 08-29-2007, 11:52 AM

My friend inside has sent me workout regimens to start me off. He's way into fitness, so I trust him. It's been only a little over a week and I feel great and am losing weight, too. The first workout almost killed me and the next day I couldn't walk, but now I workout everyday, and look forward to his next training lesson for me.

Veggieguy · #22 10-02-2007, 01:32 AM

I run 1-2 miles each day. No beer belly for me!

A lot of men are just friggin' lazy!

staceinyrface · #23 02-11-2010, 10:19 PM

I would TOTALLY recommend the Carmen Electra Striptease Workout videos... They're fun and beneficial for when your man gets home

There's 5 of them... One for every day of the week!
I refuse to work out on weekends, haha... Gotta have a break sometimes

LETxGO · #24 05-10-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by staceinyrface

I would TOTALLY recommend the Carmen Electra Striptease Workout videos... They're fun and beneficial for when your man gets home

There's 5 of them... One for every day of the week!
I refuse to work out on weekends, haha... Gotta have a break sometimes

I have 2 of these, they are so much fun! Not a great work out but a fun one

esteli · #25 02-12-2010, 04:48 AM

I'm doing kettlenetics and I recommend it. The kettlebell is amazing and I am sweating as if I ran 5 miles.