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I LOVE running, it took some discomfort at first but once your body acclimates to it the runners high is FABULOUS!
I also love Turbo Jam, it is a great aerobic workout with fun music and fun dance moves.

I think if you do the same exercise too often you get bored so I mix it up:

Turbo Jam
Running
Stationary bike for 60 min.
Yoga
Weight training
P90X
Slim in 6
The Firm workouts
Treadmill

This keeps it interesting and never boring.

I'm a runner, too. Which is the major reason why i'm starting to McDougall! I've always been on the heavy side, even when running a half-marathon and being in really good shape. No other diet would give me enough energy to run long-distance. But, this is perfect. It gives me enough carbohydates and protein to be an effective runner. I also weight train three days a week, and I love it! Weight training is a new thing for me, but I can REALLY see my body change because of it.

I run too! I love love love running! Even when it gets boring I prefer it to any other exercise. I am soooo happy that my husband and I invested in a good treadmill. We live in a rainy area and now when it's raining I don't feel like skipping my run anymore because I can just use the treadmill. Plus I like alternating the soft treadmilll surface with running on the street.

I was just getting started with it, when I had a personal medical problem become aggrivated because of the pounding.

Went back to speed walking and hope to return to running in the future.

Feels too good to let it go.

I'm really envious of all you runners. I ran from 1981 until just 3 months ago when I had my hysterectomy. At my peak in 2003, I was running 35 miles a week, and doing 9 minute miles.

But my OB/GYN said I will greatly increase my chances of bladder prolapse after a hys. if I run. Soooo...

I have decided I'm going to be the fastest walker in the west!!!

So here is what I'm doing currently:

Brisk walk of 2 miles at 14 min. per mile rate. My goal is to do 4-5 mile walks every day at 13 min. per mile rate.

I am working out on the Soloflex on M, W, F.

If anyone would like to give me pointers on how I can increase my speed while walking, I would love to hear them. I actually feel kind of awkward walking, whereas running came so natural and fluid for me.

Thanks!

I work out on the Total Gym T, TH, and Sat.

I do alot of stretching, push ups, and crunches on M,T,W, TH, F, and SAT.

I LOVE the Firm work-outs! I have 3 different sets. I also enjoy tae-bo, his boot camp work-outs are awesome. I've been wanting to get Turbo Jam but hadn't heard a lot about it, I always thought it looked fun. You just made up my mind on that one!! I also want to get a rebounder! I totally agree, I definitely think you have to mix it up. I get bored so easily. Thats why I don't like gyms....

What a great thread you have going!!

I'm only doing Vinyasa (power) yoga right now. Mostly focusing on deep stretches, back and abs. Looking to start running in the cold in a few weeks.
Complementing the workout with the diet is quickly yielding results in only 2 months as the 6 pack beings to show its beautiful face.

I am a big fan of running be it around the neighbor hood or through the use of treadmill.


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Hummm I've never been told that about running after a hyst. I had one 3 1/2 years ago and I started doing short runs a few months ago.

I like running because I get bored doing gym or DVD exercises. Before I did not watch what I ate because I ran anyway but now that I am more mindful of what I eat for overall health and not just weight/physical appearance my energy level is higher and my body feels stronger.

Rosey
It may be worth a check. I don't run just because of the joints. I walk outside which I hope does enough for the bones.

walking is great for the bones that is what I mainly do and when I do try to run it's barely faster then my walk. Laugh. I have issues with joints too but they have been TONS better since I've been eating this way.

My favorite exercise, as I've said, is indoors. Indoor walking/jogging in place with the Wii and Leslie Sansone dvds is what I usually do (along with yoga, strength and balances exercises). My sister who is a personal trainer was over Friday, and we got to talking about exercise and treadmills and how jogging outside would compare to what I do, and if it would kill me. So, she and I jogged around the block. A couple of times I had to drop back to fast walk. I guess I don't like the feel of the higher intensity I got jogging outside, though she assured me I wouldn't die because she knows cpr.

That is reasurring

The feeling between walking on a treadmill and outside is huge. Outside gets dangerous with the slopes of streets and sidewalks. It has to be harder on knees.

I like cardio more and do it in routine workout because these are more effective for the weight management and I am looking for the reducing some of my body weight. My favorite are jogging, running, swimming, and cycling for the fast weight reduction.