Women who are 220lbs + ... What's your workout regime ?

i'm 5'2" and was 228 when i started. Back then I started with 30 minutes of treadmill, then did some of the strength machines. I have added in new machines and other strength stuff as my confidence gets higher. 3 months ago I started lifting HEAVY...

I am of similar height and weight and 48 years of age. I like to do a hour + a day exercise ... i do Rev (like RPM but goes for a hour) Body Vive, War ( like combat ) and my own stuff at home its all moderate to high impact and i love it all. I think the more you the more your body adjusts.

Ah kool . Have you tried the kettlebell ? I love it ! Have used it before and oh brought me one yesterday . I did 40 just after coming in from my run and a plank . Will use it today to tone up after doing tae-bo x

I haven't done much with kettlebells so far...but this spring I am thinking about taking a kettlebell class at the Y. I saw it last quarter and thought it was pretty cool.

I do about 30 - 60 minutes on the treadmill, 45 - 60 minutes on the elliptical, and 20 - 30 minutes on the stationary bike. I don't do them all in one day, I switch things up everyday. I go to the gym 5 days a week and hope to soon make an effort to get there at least once over the weekend.

Ive been doing jillian michaels 30DS heres the link to my results. with no other exercise
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/844640-my-30ds-results

I do water aerobics 3-4 times a week and walk 3-4 times a week. But I do have a knee injury that keeps me from running and/or doing other things. Despite the fact that an elliptical is supposed to be easy on your knees it kills mine. I currently weigh about 291.

I am 5'10" and 247 lbs. I tried the 30DS and the knee pain was too much. I've found that the elliptical works best for my cardio (about 30 minutes) and if I'm careful about stretching and the right footwear I can add in C25K most days (for about 50 mins of cardio). Squats don't bother my legs but any sort of jumps do. I am hoping that once I shed a stone or two the pain on my knees will be a bit less (or non-existent??).

I'm 5'10", 220lb and have been running since May 2012. I started on Couch 2 5k and have worked my way up ot running half marathons. I'm currently in "off season" so running about 2 miles per day on the treadmill (3-4 times per week) and added 45 minutes of strength training to build lean muscle. From everything I've heard, don't skimp on strength training cause cardio is only half the battle.

2 years ago I started at 289 and I am 5ft 2in...I started with plain old walking and then moved up to elliptical...then I broke out the Taebo (original) dvd Now I have been doing Beachbody workouts...but I am making a change to try Zumba next week...I have hit a plateau!!

I workout 5-6 days a week, usually for 45-60 minutes each day. I run 3 miles twice a week and use the elliptical, cross trainer and/or rowing machine the other days - combined with working out with a personal trainer twice a week.

Hi ,

I'm 5'4 and 229lbs , i do a rotation of tae-bo one day and running (20 min) the next. I'm on week 2 of this . My plan is to add 1 spinning class from week 4/5 . I find running is fine on my knees , so never go the ''if your heavier , running isn't good for ur knees'' advice.

What's your regime ?

I have had quite a few setbacks while working out too much at the beginning. In October, I started right off the bat walking 4-6 miles and ended up with a stress fracture in the top of my foot. A couple of years ago, a week after I ran my first 5k, I fell and hurt myself so badly I ended up having to have shoulder and ankle surgeries. So, while I am not taking it easy, I am not over doing it. I am not walking or jogging on the treadmill, but I will do an hour on the elliptical (easier on joints) or bike or do a combo of each (on a mid to high setting). After I get some of this weight off, I plan on going back to classes (spinning or Zumba).

I restarted my program here at MFP mid December 2012 at 237 and this morning I weighed 226 Yay!!