Working out (Bikini Body Guide)

[aliki]

I started the Bikini Body Guide (BBG) workout plan on May 20, so it's been a full two weeks. Up to that point, I had lost approximately 10 lbs from just changing my eating habits to a healthier diet, by cutting my daily chocolate consumption, my late night snackings while watching TV, and impromptu fast food drive-thrus. The combination of changing

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[smittenbyu]

I know, right!? I started just going for a mile run everyday plan - because that would required 15-20 minutes a day!! I thought was realistically doable! Because 20 minutes, you know?! I did great in January - because well it snowed most of the time and I could work from home! By April, it all went downhill - some were me and hubby's travels, work load, metro delays/unreliability. bah. I end up exercising maybe 4 days a week! :(

I should check out this program, too. I don't need to lose weight but my strength is non existent!

[aliki]

BBG emphasizes NOT watching the scale and that its not about weight loss but rather how you feel and being strong. In fact, a good quarter of her clients featured gain weight but have a toned body, so i like it. A lit of community support on Instagram if you look it up, she talks about photo accountability instead of weight checkins and its inspirational

[aliki]

Exactly! By the end of the day, I can't change into workout clothes and do a 30-minute workout... but equally, doing it at 5:30 am is tough!

[hckydntst]

I'm lucky in that I have free time to get in some exercise along with all the hockey and hiking that I do. I really enjoy weight lifting as I like being stronger and the muscle definition doesn't hurt.

Sometimes I do just need to take it easy for a day or two, though.

[aliki]

I think as the kids get older, it will become easier as they gain independence and don't require as much supervision. Erika is there at 6 years old, but Amelia is not.

[inspirethoughts]

Good luck...may be try for just doing 15 mins..it might help...