I have a long history of running but haven't been doing so for a while. I do a lot of walking and some cycling, and also yoga and some tabata-type workouts as well. Since I exercise in the morning, it doesn't really affect me because I work out before the hunger hits. Once I am running again, I know I will need to start the habit of pre-run snacking on the day following a fast.

I am doing the 30 day shred. I am on Day 28. I am going to start alternating level 2 and 3 when I finish. I also walk/jog 5 miles everyday.

Today is actually my first fast day and I decided not to work out on the fast days for now, maybe a walk.
Other days, I alternate biking, yoga, and walk/hiking. I love exercising- that's never been my problem, it's what and how much I eat. Hoping this helps with that problem.

I'll be doing 30-60 minutes of outside walking w/old school gymnastic stuff (sit-ups, push-ups, stretches, squats...stuff like that for a few minutes each day of my fast) and/or inside Walking Away The Pounds videos with Leslie Sansone, and/or my treadmill, fullbody exercise bike and weight lifting on my homegym thingy (rowing, leg lifts, arm and back stuff).

Hi all. I have arthritis so working out can be difficult at times. I am not doing so well with weight loss even though I am being diligent when it comes to what I eat. I ordered hip hop abs. I need to target my belly area the most. I am hoping this will do the trick or at least keep me motivated and inspired. You don't have to do crunches or sit ups with this workout. I hope it is what I need. I plan on getting back on the elliptical as well. That machine is gentler on my joints. Anyhow I have my fingers crossed since the scale isn't budging with diet alone.

I'm off to the gym today, the first exercise I'll have done in months. I plan to exercise 3 or 4 days a week - 3 days I'll be doing NROL4W and running training (I want to run my first ever 5k race in November). If I have any energy left I'll throw in another activity, e.g. yoga, swimming, tennis, Zumba once a week. Plus once a month I'm going to try something completely different - rock climbing, rowing, horse riding etc. My ultimate goal is to try paddle boarding, but that's only when I'm at goal weight and look OK in a bikini!

This is the plan anyway, but I guess I'll see how it goes!

I joined the gym about 3 months ago and the going was good the first twomonths. Now it seems like I have to force myself to go. I love working out once I get there I am good to go. So staying motivated is key for me. It is important to keep at it and be consistent. The benefits are so great towards weight loss AND improved health. So I will keep pushing myself and try to get where I don't even think about it, just do it!

You ROCK! It doesn't get easily you and me, we get stronger--day by day, right?

Hi all. I have arthritis so working out can be difficult at times. I am not doing so well with weight loss even though I am being diligent when it comes to what I eat. I ordered hip hop abs. I need to target my belly area the most. I am hoping this will do the trick or at least keep me motivated and inspired. You don't have to do crunches or sit ups with this workout. I hope it is what I need. I plan on getting back on the elliptical as well. That machine is gentler on my joints. Anyhow I have my fingers crossed since the scale isn't budging with diet alone.

ooh I've got to check out the hip hop abs! This is a great plan and I'm sure you can do this

Thank you for the encouragement. I will let you know how it goes. I should get the DVD's this week. I'm excited and determined. It doesn't help that my husband tries to encourage me as he frustrates me each time he says "aren't you going to workout?". I'm doing this for me, not him.

I joined the gym about 3 months ago and the going was good the first twomonths. Now it seems like I have to force myself to go. I love working out once I get there I am good to go. So staying motivated is key for me. It is important to keep at it and be consistent. The benefits are so great towards weight loss AND improved health. So I will keep pushing myself and try to get where I don't even think about it, just do it!

This idea might help: I had to start exercising inside at a gym because of work. I have a friend in another city who I text in the morning when I am leaving for my workout. (She also texts me back.) It is kind of our "get out of bed" text…cause "I am on my way to the gym. So far, (3 weeks) this has been very helpful for both of us. We know the other person is "expecting us " to get up and get moving. ( I wake up at 4 a.m. …get to the gym by 4:25…do my workout in an hour. When we are both done with our workouts we text again and congratulate each other on our efforts/progress. It is extremely motivating for me…because I know my friend is waiting for my text!