Should I switch it up ?

cheesevixen_staci
cheesevixen_staci Posts: 153 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I heard switching your exercise routine when you plateau helps you start losing again. I normally do p90xabs (15min. every other day), but lately Ive just been relying on walking a few times a week. I have that last 5 pounds I want to lose. Do you think switching up my exercise will help motivate my metabolism?

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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    if all you are doing is p90x abs then I would suggest adding in some heavy lifting or something...
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    They say the last 5 are the hardest, I would definitely shake it up.
  • Chrisparadise579
    Chrisparadise579 Posts: 411 Member
    If you already have p90x why not do the whole program? Ab ripper was not ment to be done by itself and the basic rule of abs is they are made in the kitchen first. In other words diet effects 95% of achieving abs.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    I think you should revisit your diet (or at least mention it on the thread) if you can't lose the last 5 pounds.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    I don't think metabolisms can be motivated, sorry.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    kommodevaran wrote: »
    I don't think metabolisms can be motivated, sorry.

    anything is possible with kitteh gifs....
  • xilka
    xilka Posts: 308 Member
    I switch it up all the time, to avoid boredom. You'll exercise your whole life if you enjoy it, and there's so much great stuff out there to try. Definitely switch it up!

    The one time I actually managed to lose those last 5lbs and get to my goal weight was by doing HIIT for 20-30 mins. 3 x week.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    There is no such thing as a plateau. Banish this myth and you will be fine.
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    How long has it been since you last lost weight?
  • cheesevixen_staci
    cheesevixen_staci Posts: 153 Member
    129.4 10/02

    Think I was getting bored too. The walks lead to runs sometimes, and I have to admit it makes my core feel a lot better than the latter. In a new way ;)

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