3 Full Body Workouts a Week

[mlj83081]

Hello everyone,

I've been using Cathe dvds for a a while now and recently had a baby....i have about 50 lbs to lose. Yikes! Actually writing that out is a little disturbing lol...Well I was thinking of starting out w/ 3 full body workouts a week i.e. ME, PH, and possibly Cardio and Weights. My main concern is becoming a flabby version of my former self, but at the same time I'm not sure if a more typical weight workout like Gym Style or pyramids would be to heavy to start w/ since i have quite a bit of weight to lose....any suggestions would be wonderful!!

 

[GMonkey]

Were you active during your pregnancy? If you have the ok from your doc, I'd do those workouts and also walk every day. I'd also try to build up to 6 days/week asap. Cardio and weights alternating, throw in some yoga/pilates stuff when you can.

 

[mlj83081]

yes...i did some walking...but to be honest that's about it, i would feel very ill if i did any more. I'm just concerned with building too much muscle under the fat if i start w/ pyramids or a classic gym style....

 

[hriacobacci]

Lean muscle mass helps burn more calories though. I doubt you'll bulk up immediately and I imagine your weights are going to be a little bit lighter in the beginning. I'd go for the 3 day muscle workouts (maybe 2 heavier days and 1 circuit) and add in the cardio.

Hope that helps some (I'm certainly no expert)
Heather

yes...i did some walking...but to be honest that's about it, i would feel very ill if i did any more. I'm just concerned with building too much muscle under the fat if i start w/ pyramids or a classic gym style....

 

[lightening16]

Why not try a beginner rotation that eases you back into working out. When I was trying to loose my baby weight I walked alot to get me out and the baby out too. I would not worry about the muscle under the fat making you look bigger. I would just worry about burning calories and weight training is key to that.
Good luck
Heather ( the other one)