Leaner Legs - New York Body Plan - Sound Mind Sound Body?

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StaceyDeLapp

Cathlete
Hi all. Just had a question I have been pondering for awhile. I have been doing Cathe vids for years now and love them. I have pretty muscular legs but feel they were leanest when I was doing workouts without weights/with lighter weight than her workouts call for (I was a vegan at the time and leaner legs could have just been part of cleaner eating-not willing to go back there though). I have decided to try the New York Body Plan (by David Kirsch) author of Sound Mind Sound Body - anyone ever heard/done this? And he recommends low weights higher reps, etc. I had a baby 3 1/2 months ago and have been depressed (long story - own business - grew huge just before he was born, work 40+ hours per week - baby 3 - wasn't planned - husband had vasectomy 6 mos prior to me getting pg, but very glad he is part of our famiy just hard) anyway, I stopped working out a few weeks ago when we got the latest batch of work for my biz as it is very much a workout on its own - basically a week of standing, bending, lifting, loading 600,000 pieces of mail (boxes, trays, etc.) for 8 + hours. With getting reduced amounts of sleep and spending free time shopping to get ready for xmas, I stopped working out. I am having a hard time now picking it back up because my life is so full so want to maximize my results and shake things up by trying something new, but I don't want to lose strength, etc that I have gained by staying fit during my pregnancy, etc. I am currently a size 4, normally a 2, have about 5-7 lbs to lose. Any suggestions on the above book, author, leg results that you guys have seen by going heavy or light or using more plyometric type exercises to get lean would be appreciated. I need to find my motivation again. I'm sure it will just take one workout once I make that decision to just do it. I am just so burnt out.

Anyway, thanks for any assistance you guys can offer.
 
Sounds like you are going through a difficult time. Things will get better:)

My thought on your workouts would be to do more circuit type training (using lighter weights) along with standard cardio.

Haven't heard of the book you've come across. What does his program consist of?
 
Hi Stacey,

You sound like you have your hands full. Things will get better. We are so blessed to have wonderful, healthy children.

I have the New York body plan by David Kirsch. It is a strict plan. Most of his workout is impossible to do unless you are in incredible shape. He does lots of push-ups, spiderman pushups, etc.

His diet plan is also very strict. Do you already own the book? If you don't I can give you his plan. I think if you follow his diet, do 45 minutes of cardio like he says, and also do a full body workout of Cathes, like power hour, muscle endurance, supersets, pushpull with lighter weights it is comparable to his plan.

I know it is easy for me to say but don't worry yourself too much over a few extra pounds. They will come off with your determination. And it is not necessary to use such a strict of a plan like David's unless you are highly motivated and want to do it as a kickstart.

Choose healthy foods you like, exercise more, and try to get a lot of rest and you will be feeling better in no time. Keep us posted.

Lori
 
Hi Stacey again, I forgot to mention that you are doing wonderfully already. With only 5-7 lbs. to lose and a small hiatus from working out is probably not going to do any harm. I stopped running for a couple of weeks over the holiday, and when I started back up a few days ago it was easier than I thought it would be.

Also, I did David's plan for 3 days and could see noticeable results, so if you can do it for 2 weeks, look out!!:)

Lori
 
Hi Lori. Thanks for your message. I did start back up with my workouts last Thursday and unfortunately, it was kind of hard. Yesterday's workout about killed me. I don't think it's all from taking time off though. I have a bit of a sinus thing going on that just keeps me from feeling 100%.

I started the plan today and I am STARVING! I am going to have vegie soup for lunch in another hour. Hope I can make it.

Take care,
Stacey
 
Good luck Stacey. It is hard, but if you can stick it out, I am sure you will see some great results!

Lori
 
I don't know of the plan you speak of. I just wanted to say that a really GREAT high rep/low weight workout is Muscle Endurance. If you do not already have it, give it a try! Plenty of leg presses to lean out the legs!
 
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