12 Weeks To Weight Loss -Week 5

You are now beginning week 5--how does it feel to have a month of exercise and healthy eating behind you? This week, we have some new and challenging workouts for you as well as more nutritional information and motivational assignments. Remember--this is YOUR program. Make it work for you and modify anything you need to.   WEEK 5 Before you get started, it's time to take an assessment and find out where you are in reaching your goals. Click on the link above to print out your Vital Statistics form and fill it out. Then you can scroll through and get an idea of your assignments this week. Day 29 Focus: Cardio Interval Training This week, you're doing a more advanced treadmill interval workout. Feel free to go back to previous workouts if they work better for you. You'll focus on getting a little extra fruit in your diet today and reflect on all the wonderful things about your body. Day 30 Focus: Strength Training This week you're doing the same workout as last week, but with an added challenge: More weight. You're also going to learn more about fiber (how exciting!) and you're going to practice a little meditation. Now, don't freak out--all you need is a few minutes of quiet time. You'll be so glad you tried it! Day 31 Focus: Cardio Endurance Endurance. Gee, didn't we just do that? No, that was last week. Okay, today you have some of the same choices as last week for your cardio exercise. You're also focusing on vegetables (yes, I know..we already discussed this). You'll get some ideas for squeezing in more green stuff. Day 32 Focus: Strength Training Today is all about lifting weights. Nothing new here--just the same workout you did the other day. Work hard! You'll also look for more healthy substitutions in your diet and learn how to avoid temptation. Day 33 Focus: Light Cardio You're back to your light cardio day--remember, you should be having a little fun here. I've also added an optional mat workout (involving some yoga/pilates moves) for you to try. You'll learn more about emotional eating and ways to deal with stress. Day 34 Focus: Variety Today you'll focus on keeping variety in your workout. Your nutritional goal? To have a treat! Even your motivational goal is a good one--reward yourself for a job well done. Weekly Calendar Week 5 Calendar Here's your weekly calendar for Week 5 to help you organize your workout assignments.                                           written by: Paige Waehner Exercise Guide