What else can I do? Suggestions appreciated! :)

So, here's the dealio.
Since started my weight loss journey at the beginning of August, I've lose almost 40 lbs. I weighed about 250lbs when I started and I'm 5"7.5. I downloaded myfitnesspal to my phone and watched what I ate. My exercise started off slowly. I started walking for 30 minutes a day outside (it was summer). Then I started doing 2 30 minute walks a day, one before work, one after. Then I wanted more so I was suggested to try the 30DS from here. I did the shred, along with trips to the gym here and there where I'd do an 30-45 mins of cardio and weights. Everything was going great! I lost 30 lbs doing that. I felt better than I have in years! But I was losing interest in the exercise part. Once 30DS was done, I didn't really know what to do. The gym was getting boring, too. It's really cold right now outside so I don't really want to go for walks all bundled up in my snow gear.
Anyway, more than a month has now passed and I have been still counting calories and whatnot but not exercising. I lost 10 lbs by just eating right but I've hit a plateau now for the past few weeks. I tried doing the 30DS again but my endurance has really suffered I guess and I lost the motivation. I really don't want to do the 30DS again anyway. I feel like I need to work myself up to something of that intensity again, but how?
I got Turbo fire the other day and tried it this morning. What a complete failure;( I did about 10 minutes of it. It's so intense and I even tried to pace myself. Just couldn't do it..I need something that isn't so intense. I'm thinking about yoga, but I looked at Jillian Micheals Yoga and again it's just really intense! I'm not familiar with yoga, but that didn't look quite like yoga to me.

So, anyway. I really need your guys help! What else can you suggest for me to do? Any other not so crazy dvd workouts? No P90x or Insanity, Turbofire or shred. I need to work myself up to those.
I know I can start off doing something more low intensity and will eventually want more.

I'm getting married this coming June and I'd realistically love to be around the 170lbs mark for it! 40 pounds in 7.5 months. Hope I can do it!

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risak

Jillian's yoga meltdown is not too intense. Also try Ripped in 30.

kendraleigh88

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to take a look into them.

Sydamty

im doing the zumba fitness on the wii
I think its on the playstation as well do u have either of those
they are fun and use every muscle!and at your own pace

i also do wii fitness plus ... the activities i like!, lol

PennStateChick

What about Turbo Jam rather than Turbo Fire? I know I wouldn't want to spend the money at this point, but I think Turbo Jam was first and is less intense.

mmm_drop

Pilates for Beginners: many levels and different types of workouts
The first Biggest Loser workout DVD: 4 different workouts of different levels
Wii Zumba
Or try another Jillian Michaels DVD if you liked the shred and were able to do it.

Veronica_Fitness

I really enjoy "Butt Bible" and "Slim in 6". Both are perfect for beginners.

sabrakay1

There is a website called Collage Video that has tons of exercise videos. Each video has detailed description, a clip you can watch, and customer reviews. You might find something there that interests you. I have lots of fitness videos including several from The Firm series, Zumba, Jazzercise, Denise Austin, Gilad, Angie Miller......just to name a few. I like to mix things up

Sandyslosenit

My favorite exercise is to turn my music up loud and just dance my patootie off. Get crazy, wave your arms in the air!! Dance, dance, dance! Now I'm excited and have to go dance!! Hope you do too. :laugh:

lyndabyh

Try other JIllian dvds. Ripped in 30 is great, Extreme shed and shred is pretty intense but it works, my legs burned !! Her n w extreme kicckboxing is a great cardio, be sure to watch the tutorial though. Biggest loser was ok, I prefer the jillian dvds but if you want variety try them too.

anjoneill

go to fitnessblender.com and you will find a lot of exercise videos, some short, some longer that are completely free of charge. There is no music to them but you can play your own music in the background. They are very good and there is a good variety for all tastes.

cathymarie75

How is teh wii zumba?

im doing the zumba fitness on the wii
I think its on the playstation as well do u have either of those
they are fun and use every muscle!and at your own pace

i also do wii fitness plus ... the activities i like!, lol

kbbauchle

I highly recommend zumba! IT is fun and doesn't feel like exercise. There are tons of classes all over the place just go to the zumba website and do a search. I found 2 churches in my area both offering FREE classes. I've lost 32 lbs since June and have reshaped my body like never before. And if you think you can't dance...no worries. There are people of all skill levels....with and without rhythm. LOL

kendraleigh88

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!
I'm definitely going to look into every single one of them when I have down time at work:)

konekkobaba

If you like walks, and it's too cold outside, try a Leslie Sansone Walk DVD.. from 1 to 5 miles, all intensities, jogging bursts, resistance bands,or even a stability ball! Check it out on netflix or even Prevention has some walk vids starring Chris Freytag..try
'em if you want some not so cold indoor DVD walks

Good Luck to whatever you do!

kendraleigh88

I tried Zumba once at Goodlife. It was crazy! Nothing like I've ever done before. I really struggled with it because I actually have no rhythm whatsoever. I felt like because I couldn't do the moves, I wasn't exercising properly!

I'd try Zumba again. I'm just looking for some videos that I can stream online.

lizziebeth1028

So, here's the dealio.
Since started my weight loss journey at the beginning of August, I've lose almost 40 lbs. I weighed about 250lbs when I started and I'm 5"7.5. I downloaded myfitnesspal to my phone and watched what I ate. My exercise started off slowly. I started walking for 30 minutes a day outside (it was summer). Then I started doing 2 30 minute walks a day, one before work, one after. Then I wanted more so I was suggested to try the 30DS from here. I did the shred, along with trips to the gym here and there where I'd do an 30-45 mins of cardio and weights. Everything was going great! I lost 30 lbs doing that. I felt better than I have in years! But I was losing interest in the exercise part. Once 30DS was done, I didn't really know what to do. The gym was getting boring, too. It's really cold right now outside so I don't really want to go for walks all bundled up in my snow gear.
Anyway, more than a month has now passed and I have been still counting calories and whatnot but not exercising. I lost 10 lbs by just eating right but I've hit a plateau now for the past few weeks. I tried doing the 30DS again but my endurance has really suffered I guess and I lost the motivation. I really don't want to do the 30DS again anyway. I feel like I need to work myself up to something of that intensity again, but how?
I got Turbo fire the other day and tried it this morning. What a complete failure;( I did about 10 minutes of it. It's so intense and I even tried to pace myself. Just couldn't do it..I need something that isn't so intense. I'm thinking about yoga, but I looked at Jillian Micheals Yoga and again it's just really intense! I'm not familiar with yoga, but that didn't look quite like yoga to me.

So, anyway. I really need your guys help! What else can you suggest for me to do? Any other not so crazy dvd workouts? No P90x or Insanity, Turbofire or shred. I need to work myself up to those.
I know I can start off doing something more low intensity and will eventually want more.

I'm getting married this coming June and I'd realistically love to be around the 170lbs mark for it! 40 pounds in 7.5 months. Hope I can do it!

Leslie Sansone walk at home DVD's!! They're straight forward and low impact, any where from 1 to 5 miles you can pretty much customize it. If they start to get easy after awhile you can intensify them with jumping jacks, calisthenics ect. I LOVE Jillian Michaels yoga meltdown. There is no shame in going at your own pace! So please try to revisit some of the things you've tried previously and just do what you can!! Also taking a class at the gym can be fun or a yoga class at a studio. Finding a work out buddy is awesome too. Make a date at least once a week to meet up at the gym that way your committed!

_Tay_

Hey there! Here are some healthy ways that seem to help me shed lbs

Bread and Pasta: I really try to avoid these foods when I can. If there is another eating option, I chose that.

Slimquick- Its a drink powder you pour in your water. You can find it anywhere. Target, drugstores, ect.. It works great for me

CRUNCH ab attack is an amazing workout dvd. Its 30 minutes and perfect for us women. (4$ on amazon)

sweet potatoes- they rock.

good luck!

kenazfehu

FitnessBlender on YouTube. It's easy to follow and I like that the instructor doesn't talk constantly. It really irritates me when I'm struggling and the instructors keeps cooing "you can do it; that's right; etc; etc". I want to smash the screen!

Kimaw65

I have a pilates weight loss for beginners dvd. It's low intensity and it helps lengthen, strengthen, and tone using pilates to develop a slim, lean physique

SwolfeC

OMG So I am getting married next year (but need to have lost all my weight by mid may for dress fittings) and I have 38 pounds to go, and I am 5'7. So pretty much the same.

I am just starting insanity and I love it so far. (only day 4 so time will tell) but I really like it because the workouts are not all the same and i get bored so easily!

janalayn

Try a weighted hula hoop. I enjoy it and I can do it in my living room while watching tv.

tracymat

go to fitnessblender.com and you will find a lot of exercise videos, some short, some longer that are completely free of charge. There is no music to them but you can play your own music in the background. They are very good and there is a good variety for all tastes.

I was going to suggest this also. Someone told me about this site just today and it looks awesome. And some of the workouts are FIVE MINUTES! Seems like a great way to get started without a huge committment.

kendraleigh88

FitnessBlender on YouTube. It's easy to follow and I like that the instructor doesn't talk constantly. It really irritates me when I'm struggling and the instructors keeps cooing "you can do it; that's right; etc; etc". I want to smash the screen!

Just checked out fitnessblender. Wish I saw this sooner!

All I need with this is like, a weekly routine or something. ie: what exercise I should do on what day, etc. I need structure!

ExplorinLauren

(I know you said no, but....) You could do P90X... If you've done 30DS you should be able to keep up. I did P90X before the shred and was still able to keep up. Plus each day is a different exercise, so it doesn't get as boring, as fast lol ... And you can do it inside.

crazybookworm

Jillian Michaels' Yoga Meltdown is a great workout and it's not too intense.

Also, you have to build up your endurance. The first time you try a workout, it may be difficult, but stick with it. You'll eventually work your way up to being able to do it. You don't want to be able to do an exercise routine too easily right off the bat, you need to challenge your body.

And why not bundle up and go for a walk? It's only 30 minutes of your time and getting outside might will do the body good!

It doesn't seem like your problem is finding a workout. I think your problem is staying motivated and challenged. Try changing up your exercise routine every 3-4 workouts. It will keep your body guessing and keep you from getting bored. For example:

Day one: Workout DVD
Day two: 30 minute walk with Strength Training
Day Three: Workout DVD with Evening Yoga
Day Four: 1 hour walk with Evening Yoga
Day Five: Workout DVD with 30 minute evening walk
Day six: rest

That is just an example, but you can see that the workouts constantly change.

Good luck!!

ropermom

Leslie Sansone. Also, I have found an exercise bike is good on bad weather days especially. The key is to choose an awesome book to read on it and not let yourself read the book unless it is time to ride the bike. This helps me with the motivation part SO much!!

I wind up looking forward to what used to be tortuously boring.

OSUloulou

I am a closet wannabe burlesque dancer....So I LOVE the ***** Cat Dolls workout DVD's. You can watch them on You Tube. Not a super intense workout, but tons of fun.

kendraleigh88

Jillian Michaels' Yoga Meltdown is a great workout and it's not too intense.

Also, you have to build up your endurance. The first time you try a workout, it may be difficult, but stick with it. You'll eventually work your way up to being able to do it. You don't want to be able to do an exercise routine too easily right off the bat, you need to challenge your body.

I just read a review that Jillian's Yoga DVD is not appropriate for beginners or people who've never done yoga so I guess I'll have to skip that one for now!
I just don't want to "over do it" like I've done so many times in the past at the beginning and lose all motivation again. Sick of that cycle!

I DO like the idea of changing it up here and there.

I'm looking to start working it up slowly again. I'm still trying to find some beginner zumba videos on youtube. Hoping to build up my endurance first. I think I'll work at my endurance for a few weeks then try Turbo Fire again. MAYBE. I really don't know..

Thanks again, everyone! I'm super pumped about all the responses!

JanaCanada

Why not walk a neighbour dog? Committing to a job like this will motivate you to go outside. You could make some extra wedding money that way, too! Or, just get a walking buddy.

Is there a rec centre with an indoor pool where you live? Ours offers all levels of aqua fitness.

YouTube has tons of yoga vids.

Do you ice skate? Enjoy sledding? Winter doesn't have to be boring if you get out there and find something fun to do!

Best idea yet: Take your finacee and sign up for ballroom dance lessons. Then you can create a cool "first dance" for your reception!

newcs

Here's what I do:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Couch to 5k on the treadmill, 10min of abs (planks, pike crunches, bicycle crunches, regular crunches, boat pose, etc)
Tuesday: 3 sets of 12 reps with 5lb or 8lb dumbbells - rows, tricep kickbacks, chest flies, chest press, bicep curl
Thursday: 3 sets of 12 reps with 5lb or 8lb dumbbells - alternating shoulder press, squats, bent arm side raise, lunges, calf raises (20 reps instead of 12)

I'll do that for this week and then change it up (it's been about 5 weeks, I was hoping to switch it up after 4). I'll keep doing Mon/Wed/Fri Couch to 5K but do different ab exercises. Tuesdays I'll swap out different arm/chest exercises and Thursday I'll do different shoulder/leg exercises.

ETA: I like the Bob Harper workouts better than Jillian Michaels - you can find them for free on YouTube. I like that he incorporates a little bit of yoga which helps flexibility and balance (and is just more calming) and that he generally yells at you less lol.