40+ Workout Challenge (New Every Month)!

Sherrill - That is fantastic! It is good you get to be a great role model for your grandkids too. They will want to be healthy too! Best wishes to you on your races and let us know how you did!

lovestobake - How's it going this week?

mspix - Did you get the replacement disc?

The weather here was amazing last week, but it is cold again. We tend to get snow in March so we shall see. Colorado weather is strange!

So this was my week last week:

Sunday - Rebound 25 min/No More Trouble Zones for 24 min.
Monday - Took off
Tuesday - 20 min. TJ/Ripped in 30 level 2 34 min./Bonus Walk for 30 min.
Wednesday - Walk 3 miles/ 30 Day Shred Level 2 27 min.
Thursday - Fat Blaster TJ 30 min/Killer Buns and Thighs 42 min.
Friday - Off
Saturday - 20 min. walk/30 min. Pilates/10 min. Yoga

This week:

Sunday - 40 min. Kettlebell
Monday - Hip Hop Abs 35 min./15 min. of rowing/Grocery shopping 30 min.
Tuesday - Cardio Remix TJ/30 Day Shred Level 3 27min.
Wednesday - Project You Push 30 min./Ripped in 30 level 3
Thursday - Walk 3 miles/Killer Buns and Thighs level 3 (scared of this one)
Friday - Kettlebell 20 min./ Project You Yoga and Pilates 40 min./ Tai Chi 10 min.
Saturday - Off

I've been burning close to 2,600 average per week this month. I hope I end up losing the 2-3 pounds on workouts alone.

I just found out that MFP starts the week on Monday and goes through Sunday. I'm not sure this makes a difference or not.

Hi all,

I have officially lost it. I have gained back all my weight and can't fit into the skinny jeans of my size (the only result I have seen in the 2 years).

I think I need to take a break. I have been working soooo hard, and not getting results. Based on calories in/out, I should have lost at least 3 pounds. I gained three pounds. I gained inches back in my stomach. There are no results!

I wish I could be more positive about this, but right now, I just can't be. It is extremely upsetting.

Until they have formatted a workout/program specifically for people like me, I'm not sure what to do. I think I have tried almost everything - every type of workout, etc.

I need to reevaluate once again, so I am taking some time away from MFP until I can get more positive again. It is too hard right now seeing everyone else getting results why I am stuck for 2.5 years. I hope you will keep this thread going so I have something to come back to.

Thank you to you all for all the support. I just need some time off and time away.

Hi all!

I've decided to end my pity party. Actually, I was still working out, but I needed some space to think through some things. However, I will say that my cardio is definitely much improved! I went on a 5 mile hike and I wasn't crazy tired like I used to be at the end of it.

I think the reason I am not shedding is due to the sedentary lifestyle for sure. A while back, if you remember, I posted I had lost 2 pounds when I went to a conference last November. This was the only time I have lost weight easily, and all I did was walk around a lot - no workouts - no counting calories - just walking around. This means I am probably not getting enough steps in during the day.

So, with this thought. They say to lose weight, you need to start doing 2,000 steps more than normal, which is 1 mile extra per day. To be really fit, 10,000 steps or 5 miles a day is recommended. I am probably only doing around 2,000-4,000 steps even with the workouts. No wonder I am not losing any weight.



Here is a great plan for April that I think will make us all happier:

***********April Challenge! **********

*Choose 1 fun workout during the day (5-6 days per week) - Cardio 3 days/ST target workouts 2 days/ Yoga/Pilates 1 day
*Take a 1 - 5 mile walk every day (7 days per week) Even walking inside the house for 2,000 steps counts if it is raining. Takes about 15-20 minutes to do.
*Eat 6 small meals with protein/carb combo
*Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day
*Bonus eve workout is optional (such as rowing, treadmill, etc while watching tv - the no brainer workouts - LOL!)

That's it! I think this will be a gentler way to get the weight to move. I was definitely trying too hard doing workouts I didn't really care that much for. I'm starting this new schedule today! The ST Target workouts are choosing exercises that will target your trouble zones. The first time I lost weight, I really targeted and it made a huge difference!


This week:

Sunday - 5 mile hike
Monday - Off
Tuesday - Off
Wednesday - Dance it Off workout - 35 min.
Thursday - TJ Cardio Party 1 - 43 min. plus a 2 mile walk
Friday - Hip Hop Abs Total Body plus a 2 mile walk
Saturday - Pilates/Tai Chi plus a 2 mile walk


I'll get back into responding tomorrow. Have a thriving Thursday everyone!

Thank you for the WBs!

Mspix- My body didn't take the shock either. I am reading another book that explains things well called Ultra-Metabolism by Mark Hyman, M.D. Our bodies definitely respond better to gentler and smart changes.

MnM - 2-3 miles would be fab! I am going for that amount as well.

Lovestobake - I hear you on the dress. I have had this happen way too much this past year. I am hoping with more steps and fresh workouts, I will do much better this month.

I tried the 10 minutes of the Melt it Off with Mitch. Not bad. I will see what the full workouts are like tomorrow. My Brazil Butt Lift will be here soon too!

Hi all! I haven't been the best either, mspix. We threw a party on Sunday so eating was out the window. I've been doing fairly good, but felt run down yesterday and had to take the day off.

Mspix - I bet you were sore city! If you haven't done an exercise in a while, that's usually what happens. The first time I did Kettlebell after a long break - owie!!

My Brazil Butt Lift was damaged so I have to wait for a new set. It seems like BB is having these problems lately. They were nice about it. I should get it later this week.

So, I'm using the other set, Rockin' Body, and I love it! It doesn't feel like a workout, but I'm sweating up a storm! If you like dancing, you will like it. It does need some stretching after since they only give you a cool down, but that's okay.

This week started off badly with the sitting in my seat for long hours. I had so much work to do! I have to start setting an alarm or something. However, I have started to not eat after 8:30 pm, and I think this is helping a bit. We shall see. I'm not going to weigh myself for a while. Probably not until the end of May. I don't want to chance bumming myself out.

I've been getting into seltzer water lately. I'm liking the natural flavors that they have out like Grapefruit.

Okay, this week is all about the new program:

Sunday - Cleaning/Shopping
Monday - Off
Tuesday - Party Express (25 min. cardio) and Booty Time (28 min. cardio/lower body)
Wednesday - Disco Groove (cardio) and Hard-Core Abs
Thursday - Shaun T's Dance Party and Hard-Core Abs
Friday - Party Express and Disco Groove (Cardio)
Saturday - Yoga/Pilates/Tai Chi for 20-30 min. and walk/hike or bike ride

I will try to get a walk in most days starting tomorrow. :O)

I hope everyone is doing well!

Sherrill - Have a safe trip!

It's been quiet in here. I hope it means you are working it this week!

Okay, so the good news is that by standing and moving around more during the week, I am starting to lose weight again, albeit slowly. I lost a pound during time of the month! The bad news, time of the month once in a while is brutal on the first day and I ended up taking 2 days off. So this week I will only have 5 days of working out. Boo. If I attempt to add to this week, it will be too many days without a break. I will have to just leave it as is.

Rockin' Body is a very good program. The cardio does make you sweat, I am never bored, and the circuit training workout is tough! I recommend it! I have 2 more weeks and then I switch to Brazil Butt lift.

mspix- I'm wondering if you are getting enough variety in your workouts. I made the mistake of sticking with the same ones for a long time. I guess your MWHBB set is newer. The TJ workouts, although beloved, maybe not be doing the trick for you right now. You might want to switch it up completely and get another dancey type of workout instead for a while. It seems to be working for me to get out of this plateau. That and moving and not eating after 8:30 or 9:00 (2 hours before bed). I can always go back to TJ a little later and it will be fresh again!

The other trick that is helping is doing a mini-workout before breakfast. That is supposed to help burn more calories, especially belly fat, during the day. Even just 10-15 min. helps! I'm now doing a little bit of target toning at the end of the day while watching tv. This can be certain yoga moves too.

I hope everyone is doing well. Check in when you can!

I decided to weigh and measure since I ended the program. I didn't lose any weight really. I think I do need a new scale since it is wigging out a bit.

I did lose about 5 3/4 inches total for my chest, waist and legs. However, I gained a little on my hips. My arms are about the same.

Last week, I didn't walk as much, and I think this one thing was the only point that changed. I was still standing in intervals at my desk like before, but the weather wasn't great for walking and I didn't want to add on another DVD workout.

So, if you don't move during the day, this is what really makes the difference for us, and standing will at least maintain weight, but not really help you to lose.

I'm such the experiment. LOL!

Next up is Brazil Butt lift. The program only has one Cardio, so I might get bored more easily, but I will give this one a go. I will have to add walking in to verify my theory this week.

I'm debating if I should take a rest week to get back on a weekly schedule and only walk and see if this makes a difference. Maybe walking and pilates for the rest of this week!

MNM - Good to hear from you, and we completely understand. I hope your husband is recovering nicely. It is amazing how you are still getting your workouts in during the stressful time and your Lean Cuisine schedule sounds just fine.

I also hope you can find some time to de-stress. Do you use compress packs? I have no idea if this would help your headache situation. They help me if I get a bad one.

Mspix - I hope you are doing well. Did you decide to add something new?

Sherrill - I know you are traveling a lot. You are doing so well despite being on the road. It's always a challenge to work out when away.

Brazil Butt Lift is turning out to be more of a challenge than I thought it would be. The Cardio Axe was okay, but it usually is the pre-workout before one of the other ones, which makes the second workout more intense. The program is looking like 40-60 minutes per day with a day off. I would recommend it if you want to tone done a bit.

Have a good week ladies!