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I don't understand "only lifting once a week now because I still need to drop some pounds." You should lift while losing weight to preserve muscle.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

I don't understand "only lifting once a week now because I still need to drop some pounds." You should lift while losing weight to preserve muscle.

Lol! PRECISELY what I meant about I don't know what I'm doing. For one I don't have weights in my home. So this month I'm going to the gym once a week and lifting heavy and the other days of the week I'm using 8lb dumbbells with both my DVD workouts. I haven't got to the point where I want to do more lifting and less cardio. Not yet. I guess because I'm thinking more cardio for more weight loss although I've heard the opposite works as well. Regardless Im going to finish up JM this week and choose some other cardio workout program for next month and probably in August spend more time in the gym lifting. I guess .... **she shrugs her shoulders***.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

What you are doing actually sounds ok. Its kinda what I did while losing, but I did lose too much muscle. Why don't you try lifting heavy 2x/week (full body routine) and then maybe once do a video with your dumbells. Something like M/F heavy, Wed with dumbbells, cardio T/TH/Sa/Su?

This is a GREAT suggestion. THANK YOU! I'm going to finish up what I'm currently doing and start that on the 3rd. I need to write out my lifting routine so this will give me time.

Down with cold and even walking is getting difficult.I am also eating back my walking calories (only 1 mile though) and extra 75ish calories for the past 2 days since feeling lightheaded(I have a kiddo at home for the break who keeps me on my toes,so need to be functional )
I am scared about increasing my calorie in take if this goes on.what do you all do when down with minor sicknesses ?
Drinking enough water to keep hydrated,but I am worse than a baby when I get down with cold.

If walking is becoming difficult, it.may be more than a cold. I can workout with a cold. The flu, no.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »

DancingMoosie wrote: »

Why not use something like SL 5x5 for your heavy lifting? Easy to follow...

I've looked and looked at it because it's the most suggested workout it I don't get it. 5X5? How much weight and increasing my weight every workout is a bit much. Plus I couldn't figure out if it was free or if it's a book or if it's online. Maybe I should revisit it with a different (positive) mindset. Oh I'm guessing 5X5 means 5 reps 5 times. Ha! I just got that. Also I don't have access to a barbell. Honestly I think I found the spreadsheet somewhere and it scared me. Also I think well I know I MUST clean up my diet when I switch to this journey. No more cupcakes, heavy pasta, and such.

How do you lift heavy without access to a barbell? 5x5 does mean 5 sets of 5. It's only 5 main lifts: bench, squat, deadlifts, OHP, row. I would suggest doing those 5 lifts twice per week and your dumbbells workout the other day. You will need to find a gym with proper equipment.

That's exactly why I haven't started a "program" and I do a routine that I come up with. I don't have access to a barbell. I have dumbbells, a jump rope, a Pilates ribbon, a stability ball, a set of 10lb round weights and a yoga mat. That's it.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

But you said you were going to the gym to lift heavy...does the gym not have barbells?

Correct. The gym does not have barbells.

What kind of gym is this with no barbells? Machines only?

Hi all, I was just gonna put my feet up and laze about a bit, excercise can start tomorrow but NO! U guys have inspired me, I'm in my gym gear, Pilates DVD going on reasy to burn some cals! Thank u for the inspiration keep up the good work xx

DancingMoosie wrote: »

What kind of gym is this with no barbells? Machines only?

Dumbbells, bike, treadmills, elliptical, and yes other machines

ellie7187 wrote: »

Ugh, I slacked off yesterday and skipped my workout, expecting to double up today. But now I have a work function this evening and likely won't get to my workout again.

So here's my question...should I try to "triple up" on Wednesday or just get back into my regular routine?

What kind of workout do you normally do? If you normally run 5 miles, I would not go for 15, lol! But I see no reason to not do, say a 30 Day shred followed by some extra cardio.

DancingMoosie wrote: »

What kind of workout do you normally do? If you normally run 5 miles, I would not go for 15, lol! But I see no reason to not do, say a 30 Day shred followed by some extra cardio.

Hahaha no way I'd do a 15 mile run either! My 3-day in one would be 30 minutes lower body HIIT, 30 minutes upper body HIIT, and then 30 minute power yoga (maybe Pilates as well...). When I list it like that it sounds doable as a one day catch up. No excuses for me tomorrow!!

ellie7187 wrote: »

DancingMoosie wrote: »

What kind of workout do you normally do? If you normally run 5 miles, I would not go for 15, lol! But I see no reason to not do, say a 30 Day shred followed by some extra cardio.

Hahaha no way I'd do a 15 mile run either! My 3-day in one would be 30 minutes lower body HIIT, 30 minutes upper body HIIT, and then 30 minute power yoga (maybe Pilates as well...). When I list it like that it sounds doable as a one day catch up. No excuses for me tomorrow!!

How did the triple workout go?

For an at home work out i was turned on to this free workout app called feeletics , or something like that. Got the tipfrom alpha m. over on youtube. This app is awsome, my first workout kicked my *kitten*.
I was huffin and puffin, and sore for about a day and it felt amazing. The next workout felt even harder, again huffin and puffin but i pushed through it an thought i felt bicep gains like a day later.
Didn't need ANY equipment, just 4ftx4ft space in my apartment.

Hey there!
My name is LeChelle and I just work out at home! Looking for motivation buddies!