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  • TooLeftFeet
    TooLeftFeet Posts: 139 Member
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    I appreciate the complements and encouragement. Wasn't looking for that-but appreciate it very much. You know how it is--we are our own worst critics!
  • m0ll3pprz
    m0ll3pprz Posts: 193 Member
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    First off... you look fabulous, Congratulations! If you are looking to tone up more, the 30DS is a good one. However, lifting can do amazing things for your body in the transformation area. If I were you, I think I would incorporate both! I would do 30DS first and do weight training afterward. It would be a nice way to trick your body so it doesn't get adjusted to a routine. I see where a lot of people actually do both at the same time. I don't think I would do it that way personally because I value rest days and I really think your body will love you for it. You could try both though, if you feel like you aren't working hard enough on the 30DS.

    Whatever you do, it's bound to pay off because you already look terrific! Good luck!
  • Femtec74
    Femtec74 Posts: 347 Member
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    You look great! If you really want to work on toning, 1/2 marathon training isn't going to do it. I would suggest strength training. P90X or 30day Shred are good programs, but I have to admit - I get bored doing the same thing every day. Take a look at http://www.dailyhiit.com/. I just started it and I love it. Totally free and they have a different high intensity activity every day. You can work on what you want - many people have had great success with it.

    Good Luck!
  • Femtec74
    Femtec74 Posts: 347 Member
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    Some good weight lifting routines here:
    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/women.html

    You can start off with something like this:
    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/3-day-whole-body-toning-workout.html and follow the video guides.

    Eventually move up to a heavier routine once you are comfortable with the exercises and your form and technique.
    http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/phul-workout
    It's by Brandon Campbell, who also has a YouTube page that is one of the best fitness channels on YouTube:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/CampbellFitnessTV

    Or something like Starting Strength or Stronglift 5x5

    You can of course do anything else, eg Wendler 531, PHAT, German Volume Training etc

    Look at success stories of women who lift heavy, eg
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/903628-one-year-of-barbells-and-ice-cream-my-story-so-far-pics

    A lot of people suggest New Rules Of Lifting For Women as a start, I've not read it so can't fully say buy it.

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    The New Rules of Lifting for Women is a great book.

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