So I am trying to lose weight at the moment following slimming world (although I'm keeping an eye on calories too.) My weight loss has plateaued a little over the last few weeks so want to introduce some exercise. I am around 15 stone (was almost 17 stone) and only 5'2 so pretty overweight, although a size 16 so think I carry my weight fairly well.
I'm already walking to and from the train station each day (a mile each way so around 40-45 mins of walking every week day) and have now started going to the gym. The problem is, I am so unfit and can't really manage very much. Last night, I did 5mins on crosstrainer, 10mins on treadmill (alternating 1 min of jogging, 1 minute of running) and 5 mins on rowing machine, then some weights and squats. I was a sweaty mess and it did get my heart rate up but it just doesn't seem enough. If I do this 3 times a week, will it make any difference? Hoping to build it up to more as I get fitter.
Just feeling a bit deflated as I used to be very fit 10 years ago and ran a 10k. Now I'd struggle to run for 5mins! Any tips/advice much appreciated.
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catlover1987 · 13/07/2017 11:09
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