CTX Series and Motivation

[Rhonda]

Hi All,
It has been a while since I have posted but I need to ask a couple questions.
I know the CTX series has been talked about a lot but would like to hear from others that have used this system for at least 4-6 weeks and the results you have seen from it.

I am trying to lose weight since my muscles are hiding behind it. My problem is I start off great with my eating and working out and then my eating goes bad but I still do work out not seeing any results though is a killer for me.

I thought what I would do is the CTX series for at least four weeks and then go to either the PS or SH series for four weeks with other cardio.

Now getting the eating under control. How does everyone do that?

Thanks for advise/suggestions, Rhonda

 

[honeybunch]

Getting your eating under control can take several strategy steps, with a biggy being: Keep "trigger foods out of your house." Mine is big containers of ice cream.

Second, allow your self a pig out day...then you only have to be "good" for six days a week.

Eat enough and eat often. Don't let yourself get hungry.

Keep a food journal....that will help you get a handle on what you REALLY eat. Some of us use online methods of keeping track; I use a paper journal; some count points, some count calories, and some use a Richard Simmons food mover.

Go to the library and get Dr. Shapiro's Picture Perfect Weight Loss, and/or Volumetrics. You will be amazed what you can eat if you do it in a smart way.

 

[getnfit@38]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Feb-04-02 AT 10:12AM (Est)[/font][p]The 2 biggies for me are: keeping a food journal and tracking EVERY piece of food (many times I will turn down something I thought I wanted just because I'll see how many calories and/or fat grams are in it, saying to myself, "you have got to be kidding~never mind!") and the other is eating often and fiber rich! By eating smaller meals every 3-4 hrs, I don't ever get to feel really hungry, therefore eating is more controlled, and adding as much fiber rich foods to your diet as you can will help keep you feeling fuller longer, and satisfied. It will take a little getting use to, but then you'll love it. I love eating, so I love eating every few hours, and you'll really get into chosing wisely and make sure you have variety, boredom with your daily diet can push you over the edge to something "daring and fattening", but also don't be too strict with yourself, we only live once, so I do the water/15min thing. Say I feel like I want a slice of cheesecake, then I drink an 8oz glass of water, wait at least 15min., and if I still want it, then I'll have it! No point torturing myself! But often, after the water, and after really asking myself, "do you really want it?" I'll forget about it and say, "maybe later!"
So try the journal and frequent meals and see how it works for you
Donna

 

[Bobbi]

Try the calculators at http://www.fitday.com The diet is as important as working out. If you don't eat well, you can be the workout queen and not show it! Keep it simple. Replace white flour with whole wheat and brown rice. Choose lean sources of protein like chicken and fish. Eat broccoli, spinach, garlic, blueberries, nuts and salmon as often as possible. They are nutritional powerhouses. Consider potatoes like white flour and sugar-to be used in moderation. Eat fruits and veggies every day. And treat yourself like Honeybunch says. It's really alot easier than it seems at first. Change slowly, one little thing at a time. One week add more fruit to your diet, the next start using brown rice. Don't be afraid of fat, even the so called bad ones. Everything in moderation, that's my motto. Keep up your work outs and give yourself enough time to begin to see results. You can't rush these things! Finally, laugh alot and love your life!

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[Lynda]

Rhonda, I thought I would tell you what I did for about 6 weeks:

I did three CTX cardios each week with two of the bodypart weights, another full body weight work (MIS, PH, Circuit Max or Power Max), and two 60 minute cardios. I always added on one of the abs from CTX. I had to cue everything up in advance, because I don't have the DVD, but I did get excellent results with this. I am now doing two of the CTX cardios every week with PS BBA and PS CST (PSLA is long enough on its own), plus another full body workout and two 60 minute cardios, and before this, I did three of the CTX cardios with the SH series for 3 90 minute workouts and then another fullbody workout and two 60 minute cardios. I only did this for four weeks. I just love the versatility of this series in terms of using its cardio segments with longer weight workouts.