Help with workout schedule - just starting out

jetortola

Hello all - first post!

I have been using MFP to track my diet for some time (although just recently back at it after a very long hiatus). These past 3 weeks have been successful for me with an 8 lbs loss, using what I would consider a very healthy diet (loads of veggies and protein, no added sugar or refined carbs, under 1500 cals a day), but obviously my rate of weight loss is decreasing and I know I need (and want) to begin exercising. I used to workout a fair amount, but as the working mother of a 5yo and 1.5yo I have never been so inactive in my life as I am now (well, other than the activity of being a working mother).

Here is my dilemma: Due to my family's schedule, I can only workout for up to 1 hour each on Wed and Thurs evenings, and Sat and Sun during the day (so back to back workout days).

At my disposal are various workout dvd's (you name it, I probably have it or will buy it), an elliptical machine, rubber exercise bands, exercise ball and matt, 5lbs and 10lbs dumbbells, Pilates weighted balls (2lbs each), I think we even have a workout bench in the garage with weights....

I am 34 years old, 5'4" and currently weigh 155lbs. My goal is 145lbs (I have no dreams of being thin, just healthy).

I am looking for recommendations, taking the above into consideration, for an optimal workout plan to get started.

TIA!

jetortola

After reviewing other posts, I think I can answer my own question.. I think I will start with the 30DS (maybe a 10 min warm-up on the elliptical, the 20 min dvd, followed by a 10 minute stretch out)... since its only 4 days a week, it will be more like a 52 day shred, but its better than the NOTHING I'm doing down.

I'm actually really looking forward to getting started!