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Originally Posted by Razzmatazz13
sexobon, I started working out with hubs before he joined and was just starting out with workouts, it got me really discouraged really fast because he improved and dropped weight so quickly while I... didn't.
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Originally Posted by Razzmatazz13
As far as motivation goes, my husband is deployed overseas for the next 6-9 months... I'd really like to lose a noticeable amount of weight while he's gone.
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There's something that I noticed. Not only society has double standards, the universe does too. My sister only has to walk 30 mins/day and portion control her meals, and she loses weight. A friend eats less, and she loses weight. My friend does the stair climber for a week, and she loses an inch off her thigh. Me? I jog 30 mins 6 days/wk and eat less. All I'd lose is barely 1/5 lb in a week. If I really noticeable want to lose weight, I'd have to do intense exercise and cut out all starchy carbs and sweets/junk food. Basically, eat like the diet in the gymjunkies website. I'm only telling you about myself to show you that it's okay not to lose weight quickly. If you can't lose weight fast, maybe you should concentrate on exercising to feel better and for better health. You've got 6-9 months. If you just exercise regularly and eat right, not only will you feel good, you'll look good too.
Razz, I know you probably thinking I'm talking in cliches, but honestly, I'm speaking with sincerity and experience.
Do you have internet at home? If you do (don't want to assume), you could check out these exercise shows in Hulu.com. You can exercise in the privacy of your home and not have to pay for workout dvds. If you wish, you can check these out:
Gaiam's Wake Up Workout
Get Fit, Stay Fit
Fabulously Fit Moms
To be honest, I've never tried these. And the drawbacks with Hulu is that there are commercials.