Along the lines of some recent threads, I've been making some changes in my workout routine involving less intense workouts. I'm so busy at this time of the semester (college prof here) plus I'm doing some side work and I've got 2 small kids and a husband who wants to goose hunt all the time! Oh yeah, and the holidays are here too. Needless to say, I'm stressed beyond imagination and here I sit, 8 months postpartum with 10 pounds still to go (plus 15 more past that, but I digress).
SOOOO, I've been doing less intense workouts lately. But, MUCH more often. 3 mornings a week, I do a 30 min Charlene workout before work. When I get home those nights, I get on the exercise bike and read and ride for 10 or 15 minutes. Not enough to sweat, just a "spark" for some extra minutes and help to my metabolism. On the other days, I've been doing 45-55 minute BSS (1, 2, 3) Firms. Getting in my weights but still some cardio. I "spark" on the bike if I have time those days, or not. It just depends.
I'm noticing that I feel really good lately. Pants are looser, scale is moving down again. Plus, I DO NOT DREAD WORKING OUT AT ALL!!!!!!!! Now, I'm a tried and true vidiot, but sometimes I just don't feel like doing it, dammit! Now, I don't feel that way at all since I'm not killing myself with each workout. Sometimes, I still do Cathe, but when I feel like it and have time. I'm finding I'm still getting results, which is surprising. Maybe the less intensity=lower appetite. I don't know but my motivation is up and the scale is down so I am a happy, happy camper!
Just thought I'd pass this along. I love reading success stories and every so often, I am one! Who'd have thunk it?