Reply #18: First thing if something is good for you it's not going to be [View All]

[MadMaddie]

an instant fix.

I have been working out for about a 1 1/2 years, my weight didn't decrease as much as I wanted BUT i am sinching up my belt to where my pants look ridiculous.

I take step class M, W and F.
I have started running and I ran my first ever 5K on St. Pattie's day.
During the week my partner and I keep the carbs low and eat healthy. On the weekend we treat ourselves but not too much.

1. Be consistant - it takes about 2-3 months to get into a habit of working out consistantly.
2. Be patient
3. Stop stepping on the scale, as many have said you are probably gaining muscle so your weight is not a true measure of your hard work.

My step clas instructur who has been stepping for 20+ years at a spry 50 is out stepping all of her students who range from the age of 23 to 65. One of our favorite motivation statements she makes to the beginners, those that are out of shape and those that have been going to class for years.

"IF YOU ARE MOVING, YOU ARE DOING IT RIGHT"!!!

Pretty simple but true. Hang in there, you will see how your clotes start fitting loser etc.

MadMaddie