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Vindicated0411 · 11-19-2008, 11:09 AM

So I am 23 years old, a senior in mechanical engineering, and just recently engaged to my boyfriend of 4 years. I am a typical girl in many ways, I love to shop, I love to be social with my friends and family. I put on makeup and do my hair on a daily basis. My downfall, something becoming more apparent when I am shopping for clothes, is my size. To give a quick rundown I am 5'5 and the last time I weighed I was at 127 pounds. Given I don't believe I am overweight, I believe I am in a healthy weight range for my height and age, however I am not happy with myself. I know a lot of this may be mental but when I look in the mirror I see thighs and a stomach that could use some toning. I use to weigh around 118 till I started an internship this past summer and developed an office butt. Usually I end up loosing it all when school goes back in but this year with senior design and lots of project time sitting with groups members and at a computer needless to say the weight hasn't gone anywhere. Not to mention the horrible eating habits of living in my senior design lab and having Bojangles, Cookout, Wendys and such on a daily basis. I like to cook, however these days I need cooked meals that are simple, easy, and quick.

What I am looking for is some kind of exercise program to get me in shape and shed a few of these extra pounds. I have tried about three rounds of working out on my own but I simply don't know enough to stick with it. I need something structured and with guidance to help me achieve these goals. I have seen several infomercials for P90X and Turbo Jam. They look great and I have looked at customer reviews on several fitness websites, overall they both look very appealing. I am looking for feedback from any of you here who may know about these programs or working out. Anything would be helpful to get me going in the right direction. Thanks so much.

-NCSU Girl

Glory's Sun · 11-19-2008, 11:27 AM

first off.. Go DEVILS

now that that is out of the way.. let's get to the excercise. Tony Horton is a great trainer and a smart guy.He's taken what many exercise guru's have practiced for years (muscle confusion) and brought it to the masses. That being said.. the P90X may be too much to start with and may be more than what you are looking for. You may want to look at the P90 program first. The P90 allows you to work yourself and get results and it also gives you alot of the same tools as the Xtreme program (fitness guide, nutrition book etc).

I think in the long run however, you need to take a look at these programs but then adapt them to what you want and your time frame. You can pull a few programs from each and then modify them to your schedule and keep the look that you want.

An important thing to remember here is that when you start a routine such as the P90X, you're going to want to really adhere to their eating regiment. Pay attention to the suppliment packages they offer because usually the first month of P90 is a high protein diet with moderate energy workouts followed by a week of yoga and stretching. Yes yoga is fun and can really really help your overall workouts and your results.

I think if you set your mind to actually following the program how it is made to be followed then you won't have any problem doing what you want to do.. but again, check out the P90 program before you start the X or the X+ versions of it.

or.. you may just find a trainer at a local gym who could help you just as much.

ASU2003 · 11-22-2008, 04:33 PM

The biggest part of any exercise program is working it into your schedule. I remember my senior year of an engineering degree and I didn't have much free time. So, make sure you can set aside three hours a week towards exercising.

I would recommend having some consequence for missing a gym session unless you had a major exam or project to complete. But if you were just lazy, tired or distracted doing something non-productive, then have a financial penalty for missing a workout. Or since you have a finance it could be something sexual if you are a poor college student.

And make sure you eat a good diet. Get some healthy snacks and meal alternatives that are quick. A George Foreman grill helps out a lot if you aren't a vegetarian. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables should be a big part of your diet anyway.

11-19-2008, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Vindicated0411 Upright Location: Raleigh, NC	Turbo Jam? P90X? So I am 23 years old, a senior in mechanical engineering, and just recently engaged to my boyfriend of 4 years. I am a typical girl in many ways, I love to shop, I love to be social with my friends and family. I put on makeup and do my hair on a daily basis. My downfall, something becoming more apparent when I am shopping for clothes, is my size. To give a quick rundown I am 5'5 and the last time I weighed I was at 127 pounds. Given I don't believe I am overweight, I believe I am in a healthy weight range for my height and age, however I am not happy with myself. I know a lot of this may be mental but when I look in the mirror I see thighs and a stomach that could use some toning. I use to weigh around 118 till I started an internship this past summer and developed an office butt. Usually I end up loosing it all when school goes back in but this year with senior design and lots of project time sitting with groups members and at a computer needless to say the weight hasn't gone anywhere. Not to mention the horrible eating habits of living in my senior design lab and having Bojangles, Cookout, Wendys and such on a daily basis. I like to cook, however these days I need cooked meals that are simple, easy, and quick. What I am looking for is some kind of exercise program to get me in shape and shed a few of these extra pounds. I have tried about three rounds of working out on my own but I simply don't know enough to stick with it. I need something structured and with guidance to help me achieve these goals. I have seen several infomercials for P90X and Turbo Jam. They look great and I have looked at customer reviews on several fitness websites, overall they both look very appealing. I am looking for feedback from any of you here who may know about these programs or working out. Anything would be helpful to get me going in the right direction. Thanks so much. -NCSU Girl __________________ Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.~ Teddy Roosevelt

11-19-2008, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	first off.. Go DEVILS now that that is out of the way.. let's get to the excercise. Tony Horton is a great trainer and a smart guy.He's taken what many exercise guru's have practiced for years (muscle confusion) and brought it to the masses. That being said.. the P90X may be too much to start with and may be more than what you are looking for. You may want to look at the P90 program first. The P90 allows you to work yourself and get results and it also gives you alot of the same tools as the Xtreme program (fitness guide, nutrition book etc). I think in the long run however, you need to take a look at these programs but then adapt them to what you want and your time frame. You can pull a few programs from each and then modify them to your schedule and keep the look that you want. An important thing to remember here is that when you start a routine such as the P90X, you're going to want to really adhere to their eating regiment. Pay attention to the suppliment packages they offer because usually the first month of P90 is a high protein diet with moderate energy workouts followed by a week of yoga and stretching. Yes yoga is fun and can really really help your overall workouts and your results. I think if you set your mind to actually following the program how it is made to be followed then you won't have any problem doing what you want to do.. but again, check out the P90 program before you start the X or the X+ versions of it. or.. you may just find a trainer at a local gym who could help you just as much.

11-22-2008, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ASU2003 immoral minority Location: Back in Ohio	The biggest part of any exercise program is working it into your schedule. I remember my senior year of an engineering degree and I didn't have much free time. So, make sure you can set aside three hours a week towards exercising. I would recommend having some consequence for missing a gym session unless you had a major exam or project to complete. But if you were just lazy, tired or distracted doing something non-productive, then have a financial penalty for missing a workout. Or since you have a finance it could be something sexual if you are a poor college student. And make sure you eat a good diet. Get some healthy snacks and meal alternatives that are quick. A George Foreman grill helps out a lot if you aren't a vegetarian. Eating a lot of fruits and vegetables should be a big part of your diet anyway.