when did this start?

dhd4238

is there a plan that everybody tries to follow?

PamelaWba

It started yesterday. No basically work out at least "4 days a week" and don't go over your calorie goal, and we will weigh in every week to see who lost the most weight.

lauries3

Really, four hours everyday? I am doing my best to find 30 mins. Ugh, I am going to need alot of help.

TinaBaily

Seriously? Working out for 4 hours a DAY? Did you mean a week? Not many of us have that kind of time or our bodies aren't ready for that. I'm getting 40 to 45 minutes of cardio 6 days a week, burning close to 500 calories each time, and sticking as close as possible to my calorie allotment.

PamelaWba

Noooo i meant 4 days a WEEK lol.

PamelaWba

I can't do 4 hour a day either:). I don't have time and plus my body can't take it. I meant 4 days a week

shea14shea

I am doing 4-5 days a week. I am trying to do 10-15 minutes on the treadmill, high intensity (for me anyway), 5 minutes of stair steps (am already seeing improvements in my buns) and I do a different fitness challenge each week. So far I have done the butt challenge http://skinnyms.com/glute-butt-bootie-challenge/ the arm challenge http://skinnyms.com/summer-arms-challenge/ and I just finished the thigh challenge http://toneitup.com/blog.php?Tone-up-your-Thighs-New-workout-video-5504. Next I'm going to move on to something for my abs. I like them because they are quick, it's different each week, I can add the exercises I liked the best to my regular workout, and I am jump starting my different muscle groups. All together it's only about 30 minutes a day.

TinaBaily

I'm SO glad that you aren't asking us to do 4 hours a DAY!! Whew!! Ok. So, 4 days a week is definitely doable!

Last week I got in 6 days of cardio. I've already done 3 days this week, and did 50 minutes on the elliptical machine today. I keep upping things every few weeks, either the time or the difficulty level, and change the program I use on the elliptical each week. I like to keep my body guessing so it won't get used to what I'm doing.

shea14shea

50 minutes on the elliptical? Go you! That's great!

PamelaWba

Actually switching thing up sounds really great? I usually use the same machines at the gymelliptical then ab coaster. But starting today a will switch things up a bit:)

shea14shea

I wish my gym had ab machines! For an apartment gym it's really good, but it's still an apartment gym. That reminds me, when I used to go the YMCA they had rowing classes with machines that used water resistance. That was by far the best full body workout I ever had. If anyone is lucky enough to belong somewhere with those, try it! Your whole body will hurt the next day, but it is so worth it!