tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437551700376957268.post4671856421074549822..comments2014-02-20T22:40:09.860-08:00Comments on Get Fit 4 Living: Let's Talk ExerciseGingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07214965609530413050noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437551700376957268.post-65518454235329102202011-12-09T08:33:18.053-08:002011-12-09T08:33:18.053-08:00Josie- I think it is a combination of most of tho...Josie- I think it is a combination of most of those. First, how long have you been doing this regiment? Second, have you taken any body measurements? If not, I would suggest getting a notebook and take measurements using a measuring tape of your bust (across the fullest part), arms (upper part around the fullest part of the bicep area), natural waist (around where the belly button is), abdomen(usually right around where we wear our jeans, about 2-3 inches below the belly button), hips (making sure the tape is going around the fullest part of your rear end), thigh (stand with your foot firmly planted on the ground and measure around the fullest area), calf (foot firmly planted on ground and measure the fullest part). If you have these measurements you will be able to see in a much more accurate way how your body is responding to exercise. Measure yourself about every 6 weeks. Also, start keeping a food diary. Most people are surprised at what they actually end up eating in a day. As far as water goes, you definitely need to be drinking at least 8 glasses a day. Water will rev up your metabolism as well as doing some weight training. The more lean muscle mass you have, the higher your metabolism will go. As far as time goes, an hour of cardio is really good. I would just add in at least 30 minutes of weight training 2-3 times a week. And, remember what I said in this post about the overload principle- work your muscle to exhaustion. Hope this helps!!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214965609530413050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437551700376957268.post-26858735509594059812011-12-09T05:06:39.507-08:002011-12-09T05:06:39.507-08:00Hi Ginger...I recently started doing Zumba, Budah ...Hi Ginger...I recently started doing Zumba, Budah Khi (a form of kick-boxing), Hip-Hop and Pilates/Yoga...1 hour a day (up to 5 days a week). I'm loving it and feel great! However, I'm not seeing any weight loss (just maintaining and I WANT TO LOSE). My eating habits need work, but I've changed those drastically too. I usually drink enough water, but not always. What am I missing? More time? Weights? Major food over-haul? Consistent in water intake? Combination of all? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437551700376957268.post-35479997433021919752011-12-08T07:55:41.025-08:002011-12-08T07:55:41.025-08:00Awesome¨! Now I know what to do!! I will let you k...Awesome¨! Now I know what to do!! I will let you know how I feel after that!!! Now...motivation needs to stay!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405829382752401285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437551700376957268.post-70531889323056332462011-12-08T07:32:40.276-08:002011-12-08T07:32:40.276-08:00Great question, Alicia! I would recommend taking ...Great question, Alicia! I would recommend taking advantage of the jump rope and doing some tabata with that- jump hard for 20 seconds with a 10 second rest- 8 rounds. That will get your heart rate going. You could also do a type of circuit such as: jump rope for 1 minute, do 10 push ups, do 20 stomach crunches on the exercise ball, do 30 squats and then repeat that cycle 4 or 5 times. Let me know how you feel after doing that!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07214965609530413050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2437551700376957268.post-76209081673408294472011-12-08T06:30:51.920-08:002011-12-08T06:30:51.920-08:00Ginger,
Im wanting to do some circuit training but...Ginger,<br />Im wanting to do some circuit training but have no gym but a exercise ball, jump rope and the band. What do you suggest? I also don't have tons of time either.:) I love this blog thanks for doing it!<br />AliciaAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405829382752401285noreply@blogger.com