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Need some help with exercise regimen. .

Lea123
Lea123
Ok. I'm in a bad place. My surgery was 11/23/2009. I'm 5 ft tall, and starting weight was 261. I lost 121 lbs. Over the last year, I have gained back 25 lbs. I have to stop. I often have trouble sleeping so I found myself eating or drinking wine in the middle of the night to help me rest. And I had stopped walking.

I am determined to get back on track. I have my eating under control, but I can't seem to get back into walking as much as I used to. I need a good workout regimen. Something focusing on cardio and weights combined with abs, thighs, and arms the main focus. I was wondering if anyone online has had good results with something they are doing.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try the 5 day pouch diet ...that should kick start th our eating.

Try body for life for the exercise...another great option is ask you Dr. For a personal trainer recommendation...it is worth paying them for a few weeks to get you back on track...many will even write you a workout schedule and you can meet once a month to tweak.

Also is the a sport - tennis or something you would like to learn? Try find a beginner's group...
I also find walking with a group much more fun and tolerable ...

Hope this helps..
Lea123
Lea123
Thank you Kemcinty, I'll research body for life.
Nai29
Nai29
Maybe try like a home video. My aunt bought me that zumba dvd and I love it. when you have something at home you haved no excusses. I always watch the biggest loser and it is truely inspration. It's the season of no excusses. I have a ball and sit infront of the tv and do my crunches. NO EXCUSSES, like Nike baby just do it. Good luck sending love your way
farmgirl392
farmgirl392
It's a good time to join Curves! You'll get a great overall cardio and strenght training in a woman-friendly environment. Fun!

Oh and congrats for getting yourself back on track! Keep a food diary, too. I use a smartphone app called LoseIt. If you don't have a smartphone, you can go to loseit.com and use the on--line version.

Good luck.