Jillian Michaels

[Jachut 487]

I would have said consistency was all that was required till 2 months ago too. In fact I totally agree dobermanmom that it is definitely the MAIN factor in having success with weight loss and exercise. You can make relatively small changes and if you stick to them, they'll show results more than big changes that dont last.

I got 2 years good value out of long slow cardio - nice easy looooooong runs of an hour or more. Totally enjoyable, relaxing, no harder than walking once you're fit for it. But over the third year I really plateaued out, didnt lose any weight (didnt need to) and didnt get any faster or better. Two months ago I decided to change it around and went back to really hard interval training and circuit training.

Woweee, whodathunk I was missing out on all that? In 2 short months, I've lost no weight (but would have if I'd only been more consistent in my diet) but have gone down probably half a dress size (which is a lot when you're already thin and just pushing the outer limit of your current size) and wait for it - I have a six pack! OK, its got a bit more fat than ideal on it, but you can see it, I have muscle definition in my stomach. AND - this really excites me, I have that dent in the side of the buttocks now!!!!

so yes, consistency is key but you still need to try different things and change stuff around.

[Godshelp 2]

Jacqui,

Thanks for the wisdom. Your success and tenacity are amazingly encouraging as is so many others on this site.