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I think the Buns and Thighs DVD shows with or without weights. The last time I did it I started with weights and then finished without and still could barely walk for two days. I'm going to try to put this one back in my rotation soon, but it's hard to find a good day! I have to be walking around a majority of this…

Jillian has a lot of videos out there. In addition to these, there is Yoga Meltdown and some of the biggest loser DVDs as well. I think it's more fun to switch up DVDs rather than do one every day. It will also allow you to work more muscle groups and rest. I've been so sore following the Killer Buns and Thighs DVD that I…

I had knee surgery about 5 years ago and now have tendonitis flare ups in that knee as well. I alternate stationary bike/eliptical for cardio and try to get in the hip strengthening exercises I learned in PT a few times a week. I am not good about doing them, but really should. Rowing machines also offer cardio that is low…

Try adding something new to your routine - try a new machine, a new exercise DVD, a new class, add some weights, circuit training, etc. If you're looking for some new recipes, I cook a lot of things from Ellie Krieger and Cooking Light cookbooks. Plateaus happen... and you may need to re-adjust by upping the calories and…

I've done this DVD a few times and will probably be slowly working it back into my rotation. I admire if you can do this workout days in a row! I'm always so sore after that I need at least a day or two in between this workout.

Sometimes I work in an app called Sworkit. It is sort of a version of circuit training and has some plyometric exercises as well. You can do full body, cardio, yoga, stretching, etc. through it and can select the length of time that works for you. Due to knee issues, there are some plyometric exercises that I can't do, but…

Hi! I'm 5'8" with 40+ to lose, or hoping to lose. I just re-started this... I'd love to be added as your friend as I don't have any on here.