Just peeking in :-)
I hope things are well with you. I remember your note on being unable to increase your activity much at this point. Perhaps this is the time to focus on your nutrition. Cooking can be fun :-) Still learning how to eat more healthily myself so.. best of luck!
My pleasure!
I'm trying to get into a class (found a gym finally that has classes after noon!) like spinning or zumba. I feel like there can be a bit of a competitive vibe for me being with other people versus juse exercising by myself where I'm not pushing myself as hard as I could.
If this is an option for you I'd look into that as well. Spinning is intense. Hard to get in though (for me at least) unless you're at the gym 30 mins ahead of time! Sheesh.
Thank you very much for your detailed input and I will take your advice! It is greatly appreciated!
Well, hello and thanks for speaking. Still looking for answers. Lol!
I would say to speak with the staff at your gym just to get another run down of proper form with weights. Weight training (which builds muscle) burns more fat than cardio so I would recommend spending most of your gym time doing weights. You can google specific moves to train your trouble areas and then do some cardio. In my opinion the stair climber is the best cardio machine you can use but it isn't easy (at least not for me) try 15 mins at like level 5. If that's not too difficult you can add on time or increase the level. I would aim for an hour to an hour and a half workout 3 times a week for a couple weeks before increasing. See how your body feels.
Welcome back and good luck :-)