karen - I detect a sense of interest on your part......I'm so happy for you!
I use Beach Body Tapes - there are many different ones. As for the treadmill, my son gave me mine as a mothers day gift years ago and it's a good one. they come in all sizes, shapes and prices - you just have to go and look - or maybe try e-bay.....
you could also get the "Walk Away the Pounds" by Leslie Samsone (or something like that?).....
Sorry my info isn't better, but I want to help you, I'm a gym goer - that's the easy way for me right now.
Karen, I just joined blockbuster online.. they have a huge selection of workout tapes.. if I work it out right I can get a workout video every few days or so.. I just did 2 1/2 miles of the Leslie Samsone 4 mile super challenge.. It felt great I so needed that... I have better sex through yoga 1 on the way.. lol by doing it this way I figure I can keep changing it to keep me motivated and I don't have to do it so long that I get bored with it... Oh and the walk tapes you don't need very much room at all to be able to do...
Last night I did 30 minutes and elliptical and then 3 mile walk with DH through the neighborhood. Tonight I'm planning to either swim for 30 minutes and maybe make it back to the gym for some strength training (i haven't been since last Thursday).
nursegal - Yes, I have the whole Beach Body series, but do the Abs everyday. I like them all. Also have the bun and Thigh Roller and do that daily, then go to the gym.
Today:
Cardio - 45 minutes.....
Revisited my Michael Thruman info and realized I was working too hard - had to slowdown to stay in correct stored body fat burn zone........whatever......(sigh)
Star, I can't compete with auditgirl; but I did walk a mile and a half in the neighborhood after I got home from work. I put my chili together for dinner and took a walk while it was cooking. Otherwise, I would have either been standing there watching it or sitting on my butt watching TV.....
TGIF! Gym today. Did not do Ab and Bun tapes at home becuz last night I went for a colonic an didn't want to put too much pressure on my stomach area today.
Gym - weight train, inner/out thighs........finished early and went out for breakfast (how cool is that? lol)
Off for the weekend......
Info on water consumption and time of work outs...
Here is a thought...
I have been reading a book on toning...actually it is a pretty popular seller right now, the title is, The Body Sculpting Bible for Women by James Villepique and Hugo Rivera.
During the nutrition phase of the book, the authors talk about water and how critical it is. Also they talk about exercise in the AM. I would like to share what I learned...and what I plan to practice. I will keep you in the loop to let you know how it works out.
1st point that impressed me:
Likely all of us know this...but water acts as a lubricant for all bodily functions. Specifically, the one I am most interested in right now (don't laugh) is fat burning. In order to make this process as efficient as possible, you have to drink water prior to working out and DURING the work out. They specifically recommend 16 oz before your work out and 32 oz to 60 oz DURING your workout.
Second point that blew my mind (and in combination with the first I have a new game plan):
If you work out in the AM and don't eat prior to working out, you are going to burn about 300% more fat in that work out than you would otherwise. Reason being, the glycogen in your body should have been used up the previous night...so there is minimal, if any, amount of sugar to burn in your body when you first wake up. That will send you straight into fat burning mode (no need for that pesky 20 minute wait before the body burns through your stored sugar in the muscles--you already did it when you were sleeping). They said that you should eat a serving of fruit after you work out, though to restore your sugar levels in your muscles for the remaining part of the day. They also recommended a starch in mid morning, to keep you going--keep feeding the engine your body will become.
So...my NEW game plan, starting on Monday:
Wake up--Drink a pint of water
Dress and go to the gym and jump on the treadmill/weight train (and keep heart rate at a fat burning level)
Drink a Liter of water WHILE working out
Come back to the house, have an apple or a fruit serving to get the glycogen backup...
Repeat on Tues, Thurs and Fri...
I will let you know how it works out...but it totally makes SENSE....
Mary - I don't know how you do it, but you have the strangest stuff happen to you....lol I guess I'm just downright boring...
Today - Gym - circuits, abs and bun and thigh roller.......
mary - Don't ever go away when you reach goal - I couldn't get use to the board (bored) without you now
How did you keep a straight face when he told you he ate it YUCK
I'm really proud of you - and if I know you once you get started there will be no slowing you down...WTG!
Info on water consumption and time of work outs...
