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I only walk so I would suggest picking up the pace and walk longer if you can. If you have a friend you can get to come along it helps make the time go faster. Videos are great too.

Good luck you can do this.:bigsmile:

light weight lifting - if you don't have weights then use cans of soup or whatever else.

push ups
sit ups

I would check some videos out ---- usually local library has for free - then memorize routine (write it down) and do that! I don't mean the high cardio ones or a step one ---- I just mean something like pilates. I do the pilates leg routine 3 times a week and love it.

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there are excercise programs on t v that I record and play when I am ready to excercise

Jump Rope! Get a speed rope (less than $10 at Walmart) and set a timer for 2 minutes. Do 3 sets if you can, if not, just do what you can do. As you get better & faster your cardio goes way up---and it only takes about 10 minutes total.

My karate instructor once told me that if you can work up to jumping rope for 10 minutes each day, you don't have to worry about what you eat!

Exercise videos are great, too! I'd recommend Tae-bo and/or a Kathy Smith weight training video.

Add these to your walks and you'll probably see results.

I'm new to this site but have managed to lose a significant amount of weight in the last year. When I started it was hard to get a really good workout without going to the gym and using the elliptical, etc. My knees couldn't take the pounding of long runs. The key is to get your heart rate up, walking can only do so much and it's hard to maintain an aerobic heart rate while walking. Two suggestions: Intervals. Run for one or two minutes, walk for 5. Do this for the same amount of time you would normally walk. As it gets easier you can increase running time and decrease walking. I can now run for over an hour. Please be sure to stretch! Second I would recommend a good bike. Don't settle for a walmart bike, if you can't afford one from a bik shop try craigslist and look for hybrid/comfort bikes by trek/specialized/giant...reputable brands. If there happens to be an REI in your area they have some good stuff too. You can start with rides around the neighborhood and then start to venture out. Please invest in a helmet. Find something you enjoy doing, and be selfish about your workout time. It is a non-negotiable.

If you have a playstation I highly reccomend dance dance revolution. If you have a playstation 2 there is a hard-to-find game out there called Yourself! Fitness. Its phenomonal... basically a virtual physical trainer.

If you enjoy going for walks, see if you can find a pair of ankle weights at a local sporting goods store. You'd be amazed how an extra 2-5 pounds on each foot can have an effect!

you all that are talking about jumping rope ---- how many calories do you really burn in 10 minutes?

I hadn't thought about jumping rope- may try that! something I could do at home for sure!

That depends on how vigorously you jump, your body, your metabolism...etc.

I would equate it to a vigorous run or very vigorous eliptical. So in 10 minutes you can probably burn from 100 to 150 calories.

I asked for a jump rope for Christmas and I love it. Its great for busy schedules, because it is small and you can do it whenever you have a few free minutes.

yes, it is pretty hard. I usually to 100 then, to sit-ups, then 100 more, then some push-ups, and just spread it out. I usually do around 300-400 but I just count it all for jump roping.