Today was the first day I tried
Slim In Six. For anyone who doesn't know, it's a series of exercise videos to "completely reshape your body in just 6 weeks". I did the workout first thing this morning (first thing for me, anyway) around 7:45 AM. The whole workout lasted about 35 minutes. It combines cardio, strength training using exercise bands, floor exercises for my abs and stretching. I'm 60 years old and aside from walking and occasional bike rides, I do NOT exercise. Most of the time I was able to keep up with the pace, although I could only do 8 of the push-ups (bent knee) and I don't think my lunges were as low as the should be. I was huffing & puffing through the cardio portion and whenever I was able to march in place, I took an extra sip of water (and turned the ceiling fan on).
I've been going to Weight Watchers for the past 2 and a half years. I lost 30+ lbs. and kept it off for a year and a half, but in the past six months, I gained back 10. The Slim In Six diet seems to be lower in carbs (which should work out well because my DH [darling husband] is on Atkins).
I am making the commitment to do the Slim In Six workout 6 days a week. Each night I'll blog about the journey and hopefully, 6 weeks from now, I'll be more than 10 lbs. lighter and completely reshaped. Wish me Luck!
I can't believe you started a blog last night. I was watching the Julie Julia Project on TV last night and I thought Holly should start a blog and here you are doing it! You were probably typing away while I was thinking about it. I can't wait to read more and watch your progress. Between you and my other sister making these workout commitments I better get off the couch and start working out too! Good luck, and keep posting!
ReplyDeleteI just read your "in the groove" blog, and I must say that I am very happy to have been mentioned on this very cool site. I am so glad that you are "in the groove" with me right now. I am 5 weeks in and going strong with this new exercise program. Six days on, one day off (Saturday). I am not quite back "in the groove" with eating, but I seem to be maintaining (losing slightly) my weight. I can only assume that it is because of the significant increase in exercise, which must be boosting my metabolism. I do want to mention that only moments ago, I was about to call it a night, but decided to check your blog. Your comment on the "abs workout" reminded me that I left that to do this evening and have not yet done it. Thanks for the reminder! Good luck and here's to "staying in the groove." - the other sister
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