Work It Out!

One of my blog readers has kindly shared her Workout routine for those looking to get Body Ready in the next 8 months:

Hi Saucy,

I thought I might send you a sample of my typical workout if you care to use or share; with the caution that as with any workout routine please consult your physician first before starting any plan. Also, the weights lifted will need to be adjusted based on individual strength and whether you are a beginner etc.

I use a certified trainer twice per week and log every workout. The reps are fairly high (30) and we always do full body training -never just upper or lower - it's always upper, lower and core.

My weekly routine would be something along these lines or some variation of:

Sunday - Outdoor run 6-8 miles
Monday - 1 hr Spin Class
Tuesday - Weight training - 30mins to 1hr cardio
Wednesday - 1 hr spin (a.m) and 1 hr additional cardio (either 4-6 mile run or elliptical machine) incorporating interval training
Thursday - Weight training - 30 mins to 1hr cardio
Friday - 1 hr spin (a.m.) and 1 hr additional cardio (either 4-6 mile run or elliptical machine)incorporating interval training
Saturday - 1-2hrs cardio (depending on what was done on Friday)

I think the key is to make workouts part of your regular routine. Just as you get up shower, have breakfast, lunch and dinner, my workouts are part of my daily activities. I refuse to use time constraints as an excuse.

Anyway, just wanted drop a line and encourage folks to develop a routine they can commit to whether it's 3 days a week or 7 days a week

For the full routine with reps click HERE to download the Workout Plan (must have PDF).

Carnival's Biggest Losers

This is not a post about the Soca star who allegedly assaulted a fan or about any band that did their masqueraders wrong over the Carnival season. Carnivals Biggest Losers is a new Yahoo group conceptualized and created by Trini Orisha Girl as a support group for all those trying to shed the pounds and get in shape for Carnival 2008, the discription of the group's agenda is as follows:

You have put the deposit on your mas costume, and all is set. Everyday you look at the very fit models on the mas camp's website, and you go into a panic.
You question if you can do that costume justice. Three months before carnival, you go on a starvation diet and exercise like crazy. You spend some very sore days, with very low energy. You lose a few pounds, and the day after carnival you gorge on cakes, cookies, chicken and fries, only to start the cycle all over again. Or, if you are in pretty good shape, but still need to maintain until the next carnival comes around. This is the place for you.

Here we will share weight loss tips and strategies, exercise plans and routines, recipes, photos, and just serve as a general motivational group for those who love carnival, playing mas, and want to look good and feel healthy while doing it!

So if you think YOU have what it takes to become one of Carnival’s Biggest Losers, join the group today and start sharing your diet and exercise tips with other members as well as get support for the challenging days ahead!

Check out the website Carnival's Biggest Losers right here.