We hear talks about exercise exercise exercise… whats the big deal? What are the perks of working out? Why should you even bother? Well here are some reasons:
* Manages weight
* Improves mood and decreases stress levels
* Fights chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, decreases cholesterol and decreases chances of cancer
* Boosts your energy and strenght
* Improves self esteem
* Promotes better sleep
* Fun for the whole family. Hehe!!!
Speaking of exercising, lately I have gotten several inquiries on how I lost weight or how I have stayed in shape. Hmmmm well let’s just say even though I did not realize what was happening to my body at the time I was on a plan that got me to where I am today.
From my personal experience and professional advise the first key to losing weight is to trick/confuse your body by mixing up your daily exercises and make sure to hydrate regularly. Have I been starving? NO, not really. If you ask those who know me they will tell you that girl Victoria loves her food, haha! And yes I do not mess with my food but I would say that I have definitely tried to cut my consumption of soda to a minimum, try to eat fruits and veggies and make some other subtle changes to my diet. Please please pleeaassseeee do not starve yourself because your body will want to hold onto the little you eat and possibly gain even more weight in the long run and besides it is not healthy because we need our nutrients, so bad bad idea to starve.
Positive attitude and focus will get you there.That’s my little two cents and I hope it helps. Look below at the workout regimen I used. Goodluck peeps!!!
Day 1
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Day 2
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CARDIO:
Treadmill - 20 mins
Stepper - 15 mins
Toning/Weights: For abs
Torso rotation
50 crunches (10 sets of 5)
Seated abdominal
Ball crunches
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CARDIO:
Eliptical - 10 mins
Bike - 25 mins
Toning/Weights: For legs
Hip adductor
Hip abduction
Glute
Laying crunch
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Day 3
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Day 4
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CARDIO:
Bike - 15 mins
Stepper - 25 mins
Toning/Weights: For arms
Pulldown
Row
Tricep press (inner grip)
Roman chair (knee raises)
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CARDIO:
Treadmill - 15 mins
Eliptical - 30 mins
Toning/Weights:For total body
Leg press
Shoulder press
Ballsquats (3 sets of 12)
Hyperextension
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· In addition to the above do 4 sets of 12-14 repititions of light/mild weights (dumbbells)
· Each work out session took about 60-100 mins
· Besides the major ab day (day 1), I always included a little ab workout at the end of each toning session because I wanted to focus more on toning my abs.
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I was driving this morning and listening to the Yolanda Adams morning show on 104.1fm and the discussion was on exercising. What she said caught my attention and I just thought to share. In a nutshell she said WORKOUT IS THE BEST WAY TO TAKE CARE OF THE GREATEST GIFT THAT GOD HAS GIVEN YOU "YOUR BODY", so stop complaining about how big your arms or thighs are or how you hate this part of your body or the other and just work on enhancing your body. She also mentioned that exercise is a good way to circulate the good blood in your body from your feet to your head (in other words to improve your blood flow around your body) and maintain good heart health....
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