Since I assume you like to run - I would focus first on bulking up and then once you built a body to your satisfacion then... you could sculpt, tone, or chisel out yur six pack by running and...

What kind of running workout do you do?

If you're going for looks then it doesn't matter but the smith machine is genrally better for looks since you can squat more weight and since it doesnt involve stabilizers

If you're an athlete - do regualr squats as this training is more natural plus it also works your supporting stabilizer muscles

You need to pick 1 ab exercise and just do 4-5 sets of 8-12 reps instead of the marathon ab workout you're doing now and... I would stick to doing on one "quality" ab exercise like the ab wheel, hanging leg raises, or weighted crunches off a stability ball for 4-5 sets of 8-12 reps done ab...

To lose fat while building or maintaining muscle at the same time you have to do "manly" cardio like farmers walks, chopping wood, tire flipping, 20 rep squats, and maybe tae-bo while using a punching bag etc. Avoid Sissy cardio like treadmills & aerobics when trying to maintain or bui...

swanso5, You're absolutely right but I'm taking into account her fitness level is average so I'm pretending she's the average person who isn't used to many high intensity workouts like me and you probably are but... Fo all I know 4x of tae-bo, intervals, or circuit training could be TOO much for her...

Remember... as a whole - you're only the higher intensity tae-bo workout 4 mornings a week and the moderate-high intenisty weight training session only 2 nights a week and... All the other workouts you'll do a very low-moderate intensity weight loss workout like 45-60 minutes of walking so... I real...

Just like boss man said... you could be putting your body into the "fat-gain starvation mode" by not eating ENOUGH so...

Go here to see exactly how many calories you need to be eating to lose weight fast

Remember: permanent weight loss = slow & steady fat loss of 1-2 pounds a week

Tae-bo is one of the better things you can do for fat loss because it's fun to do plus it will help you get toned as well. The kicking and punching tones up your arms, shoulders, and legs, and abs &... If you use a punching bag you'll get a real good muscle toning + fat burning workout. I think ...

There's nothing wrong with working out by doing cardio first thing in the morning for 30-45 minutes by doing tae-bo or some sort of weight loss interval workout and then doing an evening weight workout but only workout in the evening with weights twice a week. Here's basic weight loss plan for you.....

I'm assuming you can exercise so I'm just going to give you the basic diet rules... Don't ever skip breakfast Eat a certain amount of calories in 5-6 small meals a day Go here to see how many calories you need to eat to lose weight fast Avoid sugars, refined carbs, and sodas not for the simple fact ...

In opinion - you don't need anything after a low-moderate cardio session and if you want to you can just wait until your next meal after your cardio session Only after an intense cardio or weight training workout I would take some sort of post workout shake that contained... a good mixture of protei...

let me ask you this... Is she or you the type of people who worry about what u see in the mirror or the numbers on the scale because... chances are that if your girlfriend (who once looked good at 125 pounds) gained ten pounds after following your strict diet and workout routine - Looks better than ...

if you're referring to the calipers where you pinch 3 areas of your body - I would say they're accurate up to +/- 3-5% but...

You can do the full 26 site (or 26 area pinch) test to get deadly accurate measurement of your body fat

I've heard that to get the ripped 6 pack or 8pack look - guys need to be between 4-8% and just to have them showing - you need 10-15%. I'm somewhere between 15-20% and I have a 4 pack with a littel lower fat and... as far as getting rid of stubborn fat - read this free book called: the stubborn fat ...

Sukh Use this permanent weight loss calculator program here - this will tell you exaclty how much food you need to eat to maintian, gain, and lose weight Do these at home ab exercises here: - there are lots of demos for how o do many ab exercises at home Hope this helps and great job on losing weight!