I think I'm going to change things up a bit

feliciapeters

So I've been working out faithfully for about 8 weeks now. And I was seeing enough weight loss to keep me happy 1-2 lbs a week
I was also doing 30 day shred but I stopped at Day 3 Level 3, not sure why, but anyway...

I do 20 minutes on the bike (I changed to 10min on the elliptical about a week ago)

And I do strenghth training. I try to add machines or weight or rep every week or so, some things (like triceps I STILL cant do very many more than I did 8 weeks ago and others I've been able to increase both weights & reps (like leg presses)

I do all the machines everytime I go-5 times a week but with everything I read I keep seeing that the muscles you work need to rest for 2 days before you work them again and I'm startig to wonder if thats why I'm not losing the way I was in the beginning.

So I think that Im going to switch up what I do

Cardio (15 min bike) & Upper Body Monday

wgt # of times
Tricep Extension (1) 20 10
Tricep Extension (2) 35 15
Chest Press 25 15
Tricep Press 50 15
Pectoral Fly 35 15
Shoulder Press 15 15
Bicep Curl 20 10
High row 20 15

I'll go thru all the machines TWICE

Cardio (15 min elliptical) & Lower Body Tuesday

wgt #of times
Hip Adductor (inside) 90 25
Hip Adductor (outside) 95 25
Glutes 95 15
Kneeling Leg Curl 20 20
Torson Rotation 50 20
Linear Leg Press 50 30
Abdominal Crunch 10 10
Seated Leg Curl 30 20
Calf Raise 10 15
Leg Extension 35 20

I'll go thru alll the machines TWICE

Wed _ DOUBLE CARDIO 15 min & 15 elliptical (which may kill me btw)

Off Thurs

Upper & cardio Friday
Lower & cardio Saturday

Off Sunday

Ive been very good about my food intake, LOTS of protein not too many carbs (dont look at today though- it was a bad day)

Is it worth it to even bother changing it up this way? Any advice on if it will REALLY make any difference???

ANY advice is welcome.

And while we're on the subject, does ANYONE besides me carry a little sheet of paper with them so they can remember how much weight & how many reps they did the last time? LOL I cant seem to remember without my notes (typewritten no less)

I walk around with my water bottle & pen & paper. lol