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I am new here and wanted to say HELLOOOO!!!!
I have been soaking up all the information in the various posts and journals and realized I wanted to be here!
I currently weigh 117lbs (5'1'' tall only) and want to bring it down to 106 lbs (probably by December). I have fat in all the wrong places, and have been exercising off and on(yes, I need to be consistent).

I have one question for now, I have videos of high intensity aerobics, low-intensity aerobics, toning(with and without weights), stretches etc etc...What i am not sure is when to do what? Is it okay to do whatever I want whenever I want? Can I mix low-intensity and high intensity aerobics?
for eg: run fast on a treadmill and then do some mild floor exercises and then again high intensity stuff?
I would appreciate it if anyone one can help me structure my exercise plan...I am worried I will affect my health doing something incorrectly...

Thanks!
 
Welcome to the forum! As i'm sure you've seen, there's a wealth of information here!

It is ok to work out in intervals, however, I find it better for me if i do intervals of the same type of cardio, i.e. Hard run/easy jog/hard run/etc... Its just personal preference for me.

If you're looking to tone up, i would suggest getting some weight training into your program and eat a clean, balanced diet.

Good luck to you!
 
Weight training + Cardio is the way most go (I'd also throw in a nod for flexibility and balance too). The general rule is that weight training should be done first. Past that, changing up your routines periodically as well as the difficulty will keep your body guessing, forcing it to keep adapting. Rest too is very important - the body isn't built in the gym, it rebuilds itself in rest. That said, the body can handle what you'd want to throw at it (or it at) - within reason of course... The key is to find the most efficient training method at that time. I'd also suggest checking with your doctor though before doing any kind of training, just to be sure you have a green light.

Nutrition is critical to support any kind of training. In fact it accounts for about 75% or 80% of your results. 5-6 meals a day spread out over the day will help keep your metabolism fired up, as well as supply it with regular doses of nutrients.

Hope this helps, and welcome to the forum.
 
Thank you SkianS40, Simbl78, Stingo, BRAHMA and derwyddon for making me feel so welcome.

Yes, I need to take up the 5-6 meals a day plan and also plan my exercises.

Stingo - Why does weight training have to come before cardio? Just curious...
 
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