My progess

[jaykay]

Hi all
Well I'm able to tighten my belt by 1 1/2 notches smaller now, yay! I've been doing cardio 5 times per week (50 min- and I actually prefer longer cardio to HIIT, I don't like HIIT) and weights 2-3 times per week (30 min). My schedule has recently changed and it is much harder to fit it as much time for weights. I can still do cardio every morning I want to, but may have to cut weights down to 2 times per week. Do you think this will still be adequate? Also, I do chest press with dumbbells on an ab ball, but I am not really feeling it in my chest. Any other chest exercise suggestions to do at home?
Thanks!

[etothepii]

Congrats!!!

I'm not familiar with your story, so I don't know how much you have to lose, or what cutting back will do to your progress. If you aren't adjusting your diet to the reduction in activity, then your progress will probably slow down a little. But it looks like the reduction in activity isn't that much. One weight training workout per week, right?

You should be fine. Keep it up!

[Lady C]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Do you think this will still be adequate?

For what? There is no mention of your goals or your diet.

BTW: Good job on the lost weight.

[.V.]

Bumping LC's reply about goals. The more information, the better.

Most often though, for most of us, if one does a full body workout 2-3 times a week it is adequate. More information posted with specifics...the better, more specific answers you will get.

And congrats on your success so far.

[jaykay]

Well my goal is to reduce body fat. Last time I checked (as in like 2 years ago) it was 24%. I am keeping my cal intake around 1600-1700/day. I'm 5'4", fm, 135 lbs. I don't really have a specific goal when to stop...just to reduce body fat to look more trim.

[.V.]

I'd suggest you keep as much resistance training as possible. Do your cardio of course too. And keep that diet in check. Obviously, you are going in the right direction. One thing though, as you progress with fat loss or muscle gain - you do need to occasionally re-evaluate the diet and see that you are getting enough and not too much.