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I usually walk at a 7-10% incline for 3 to 5 minutes to warm up, but as you can tell, the first 5 minutes is hard sometimes. I know once I get that point..it's all good :) As far as increasing your pace I have heard that changing your steady pace helps. I use my music to determine my pace. Sometimes it's go go go go and…
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Wow..lot of great posts and advice. The bigger question in my mind is how do you want to see your body? Do want to see a tone body or just fit into those size [insert desired size] pants? Sure, reduce your calories, do no exercise you will lose weight, of course as long as your are still eating (starvation tends to hold…
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While calorie intake is a big factor in weight loss, so are the other intakes, like fat, carbs, sodium, etc... Not to mention the exercise that you do. Keep in mind too, that the calories burned according to MFP are general and not specific to you. For example, I purchased a heart rate monitor that calculates a closer…
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Music, great music is a must. I like the other post about having a series where you see the people lose weight as the series progresses. Normal people are great.
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If I do chocolate it has to be dark chocolate. If you are gonna snack, might as well be helpful. Of course I have to limit myself. I like to eat the dark chocolate chips, and instead of chewing I suck on them to make it last longer :D
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1. You know what you need to do. 2. Got this from Fitness RX, if you are tired drink a glass of water, get dressed and go. 3. Stop making excuses. 4. Try something new, boxing and conditioning, zumba, swimming, pole dancing classes...something different than you are used to. If you don't do it...then don't complain. Good…
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Be careful about the calorie intake. Too little will trigger starvation mode, which can promote weight gain. In my honest opinion I would seek out a nutritionist and find out what your body mass is and what your Resting Metabolism Rate is and have them guide you on the proper amount of calories you should intake.
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Zumba is great. You don't feel like your working out because you are having a great time. With all exercises you can modify your movements to make sure you don't hurt yourself (your ankle). Zumba shoes are great, but on carpet may not be a great difference. On hardwood floor or aerobic floors, the best shoes would be…
