Tell me about your exercise routine!

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Tell me about your exercise routine!
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Mon, 01-12-2009 - 5:25pm

Did you exercise regularly before you started the southbeach lifestyle?

If not, at what point in did you start?


What's your routine?


How often do you exercise?

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Registered: 10-04-2006
Mon, 01-12-2009 - 7:00pm

I had NEVER exercised before starting South Beach in 2005.

I began exercising the same day I started South Beach and have continued regularly for 4 years now.

I generally workout 4 or 5 days per week - NEVER less than 3 unless I am really ill.

I don't necessarily have a "routine" as I am a big believer in the benefits of variety in an exercise program, so I try not to get into the habit of just doing the same thing every time.

But basically, my #1 focus is strength training. I do this in a variety of ways - machines, free weights, yoga/pilates, exercises that use body weight as resistance. I usually start my workout with 40 minutes of weights - I generally do heavy weights, low reps. Then I usually do 20 minutes cardio, could be running or elliptical. I do the stair machine about once a week (the one with the revolving steps - GREAT lower body + cardio), I also usually do one spinning class a week too.

Working out to me is just something I do - its not something I do IF I can, its something I HAVE to do. Its in the same category as paying the bills, cleaning the toilet, doing my homework, etc. Doesn't matter if I have time, I have to. Doesn't matter if I don't like to, I have to. I go to a great gym with an awesome childcare, great hours, lots of variety and classes, and cheap - $20/month for everything, so I've set myself up so that I really can't make ANY excuses not to go.

I started four years ago at 38% body fat and am down to 17.5% now.

















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Registered: 09-02-2004
Mon, 01-12-2009 - 7:12pm

Did you exercise regularly before you started the southbeach lifestyle?
I exercised for a year without seeing any results before starting SBD.

If not, at what point in did you start?
See above.

What's your routine?
Monday - speedwork (running, ~5k)
Tuesday - full body strength
Wednesday - easy run (5-8k)
Thursday - cardio crosstrain on the elliptical (30-50 minutes)
Friday - full body strength
Saturday - long run (15-20k, will be increasing in the near future for marathon training)
Sunday - rest

How often do you exercise?
6 days a week. NO EXCUSES. If I am sick I will work out on Sunday and take that sick day as my rest day for the week.





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Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 01-12-2009 - 8:59pm

Did you exercise regularly before you started the southbeach lifestyle?
Yes, I started exercising after my 2nd child was born 18 years ago as a way to get back in shape.

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Registered: 10-29-2006
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 12:21am

I started working out when I was 21 because I just felt good doing it.

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Tue, 01-13-2009 - 8:31am

"I hit my goal weight on December 31st, but the working out is an ongoing thing no matter what weight I'm at. :o)"

Lindsy, I missed this...congratulations girl!!! I knew all that running would get you to your goal weight!!!

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Registered: 10-29-2006
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 9:41am

Thanks Rebekah!

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Registered: 04-07-2008
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 12:47pm
I think i'm ready to start working out! The only think that's been holding me back is that in the past workouts have left me STARVING and I don't want an insatiable appitite to drive me to "cheating" on the bad carbs.
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Registered: 03-26-2008
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 1:26pm

Honestly, I struggled with exercise when I was on Phase 1.

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Tue, 01-13-2009 - 2:14pm

Hi,


I was one of those people who just got too weak and headachey in phase 1 to exercise.

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Tue, 01-13-2009 - 3:09pm

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