Hi Cathe, im new to your DVDs. My mom just gave me some to try,and boy are they hard. I loved the challenge, and will do it again. I have a question that I can't seen to get answered. I am 5'2 and 120 lbs, I know that im not overweight,but I have fat I want to lose. My extra weight is my lower back/hip area. I know I can't spot reduce, but I also am confused! I do cardio and strength training 6 days a week, with no results except much more muscle. I have read a lot of stuff online that 60-90 minutes of intense cardio daily is what it will take. I wonder if 20 or 30 minutes hiit workouts are as effective? If I do a hiit workout do I still need to do something else after? Thank you so much for your time,I get so aggravated and confused! I also run 2 miles a couple times a week,but feel like maybe it's not enough. Thanks,natalie
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ReneePruitt
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Hi if u hang in there cathe will probably answer she is just beeen busy with new work outs we are getting a. Whole new series and she will be back on forums it just might take alittle bit.
sunsdaughter
Cathlete
Don't Forget the Importance of What You Eat
hi natalieg!
just wanted to throw out that what you eat has a lot to do with weight loss. i've worked out for years but it wasn't until i completely overhauled my eating (cutting out processed foods, smaller portions, cutting out most beverages--sweet tea, soda, etc--, and eventually becoming vegan) that i achieved my weight loss goals. i'm not saying that you should go vegan (although i highly recommend it for a variety of reasons), but i think sticking to a minimally processed, whole foods diet with little added sugar, salt, and fat is key to sustainable weight loss.
so, keep working out (striking a good balance between strength training and cardio...and varying your cardio with steady state and HIIT workouts), but make sure you're eating as cleanly as possible.
good luck!
hi natalieg!
just wanted to throw out that what you eat has a lot to do with weight loss. i've worked out for years but it wasn't until i completely overhauled my eating (cutting out processed foods, smaller portions, cutting out most beverages--sweet tea, soda, etc--, and eventually becoming vegan) that i achieved my weight loss goals. i'm not saying that you should go vegan (although i highly recommend it for a variety of reasons), but i think sticking to a minimally processed, whole foods diet with little added sugar, salt, and fat is key to sustainable weight loss.
so, keep working out (striking a good balance between strength training and cardio...and varying your cardio with steady state and HIIT workouts), but make sure you're eating as cleanly as possible.
good luck!