My new workout plan...thing..Is it a good one?

MsChrissyAnn
MsChrissyAnn Posts: 95 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
First a bit of background: I was pretty active in High School, not so much in college and now I sit on my bum at my office job... Hit 220 lb freaked out and started this roller-coaster of weight-loss ride.

I have tried running, work video games and DVDs...I always do well for a week or two maybe even three. But then I just give up and start taking more rest days than work days and slowly stop all together. After tons of self reflection I came to the conclusion that I just get crazy bored and I need someone to push me. So, I have created and started a new plan here's what it looks like:

Monday- 45 min Swimming/water aerobics
Tuesday - 1hr Zumba Class
Wednesday - 45 min Swimming/water aerobics
Thursday - 1hr Zumba Class
Friday rest day
Saturday - Walk/job for an hr on treadmill
Sunday rest day

This is the third week of Zumba class and I love it! And really feel like it's helping, but I don't think two classes a week is really going to get the job done. That's why I added the swimming and walking. I love swimming and it makes your whole body work, but I can only go two days a week (due to my schedule & the pools).

I just was wondering if y'all had any opinions on my plan... Will it help me drop some pounds? Is it too much or not enough? Any thoughts or suggestions will be very much appreciated!!

Thanks for stopping by :flowerforyou:

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  • 1983ashleigh
    1983ashleigh Posts: 34 Member
    Good luck!!! The only thing I would say is maybe your walk/jog could be outside... This way you'll get a little bit of a scenery change & it is always good to have a friend meet you to walk. You can be social & get your exercise in at the same time. Everything else sounds like so much fun!!! Have a blast!!!
  • GillianMcK
    GillianMcK Posts: 401 Member
    Walking/Jogging outside is also a bit more difficult and would increase calories being burned:)
  • AudreyMari
    AudreyMari Posts: 5
    Instead of all that Cardio try putting in 2 days of Weight Training. It has really helped me tone my body up. I take classes. I don't think I could push myself without them. Just sharing what has worked for me. And the Zumba....so fun. I love that!
  • Phiallis
    Phiallis Posts: 21 Member
    The best workout is the one that you're going to stick with and enjoy.
    If you truly like these activities, rather than do them because you feel you have to, then go for it!
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
    I think 5 days a week of almost an hour per day is a great exercise plan, as long as it's things that you like and will stick with. I'd also add that you can't out-exercise a bad diet, unless exercise is like your full-time job or something, so be sure your calorie goals are in line with your weight loss goals. Without a calorie deficit you can't burn enough to drop pounds.
  • MsChrissyAnn
    MsChrissyAnn Posts: 95 Member
    Thanks for all the comments!! And I LOVE how y'all are like "sounds like fun!" or "have a blast!" And for the first time in a LONG time I am having fun while working out! I'm actually looking forward to my swim today! :)

    I would LOVE to be walking/running outside...but...it's cold and snowy and wet and...yeah I'll switch once it's nice out. :)

    I'm a bit timid about doing the weigh lifting thing...Don't get me wrong I know it would do wonders for me but I've never really had any training on it. It's something that I will be looking into. Finding a class for it would be ideal so I'll learn how to do all the lifts and what-not the proper way.

    I just opened my food diary to my friends, so feel free to add me and critique :) The one thing I know I need to do is drop the pop, I'm working on that and am drinking way less than I used to. Even with it I'm under my calories but I know I still need to kick it to the curb.

    Thank you!

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