[NOS2Go4Me]

I'm normally not one to brag, but I helped my wife lose (and keep off) over 30 lbs. She's been where she wants to be (and where she is now) for over 3 years.

We didn't follow as much of a regimented, calorie-counting diet insomuch as we just ate what made sense (proteins, healthy fats, carbs for energy, whole grains, fruits/veggies), started on a good multi-vitamin and ensured that she ate healthy three times a day instead of once or twice a day.

Her cardio fitness eclipses my own, although with 3-4 times a week ball hockey at lunch I'm catching up again.

A well-planned and executed workout regime that concentrates on high reps, 3-4 sets, lower weights will get you the losses you want. The idea here is to put your body in a position not where you're physically starving, but where your daily caloric "spending" or burning exceeds your intake.

I'd recommend a day of weights, a day of cardio and a day of weights again (alternating) for several weeks. Start with a few exercises you feel comfortable repeating, then build in some more as you progress. No one is an Arnie from day one.

Also, I'll second Puppet on the "log the workout" idea. It's a great way to track your progress and plot ways around difficult times.

One last thing - everyone has bad days. If you can't do your last set because you're just too drained, don't force through it or kick yourself for it. You're working out for you, not because you're being paid to. Forcing yourself and then either performing worse or injuring yourself can and will get you off the exercise bandwagon in a hurry.

Now, ZX5Chica oughta "weigh" in here :lol: I'm speaking from personal experience over the last 12-13 years or so, but she's actually educated in kinesiology and/or sports training if memory serves.