advice

Hi everyone

I am currently walking with a friend of mine in the evenings five nights a week and i have cut back on my portions and my junk.
this is my first week and i just weighed in and lost 2.5 lbs.
I would like to lose 30 lbs and was thinking about adding a full body workout 3 days a week to my workout.
I have a dvd that is about a 1/2 hr long

Should I???????????

I guess it depends. Are you the kind of person who jumps into things with both feet and then ends up feeling overwhelmed? I am. For me, gradual changes are best, but of course, it really depends on your personality. There's no question that you'd benefit from the workouts. You just have to weigh that against longevity probability.

I would suggest doing what you're doing for two more weeks and then start the workout plan. This is the first time I'm really sticking with a lifestyle change and I've been just working out eating healthy for the past month and now I starting working out this week. It takes 21 days (most studies say) to create a new habit. I would say walk for three weeks (total) and watch what you eat. Once you really feel like you'll do it all the time add the workout. You'll be more likely to stick to it.

Thanx guys! Kristin that is exactly what my husband told me. I totally agree with that. Yes Canajun I am someone who jumps in with two feet and am very determined but I quite smoking a year ago October 1st and started different exercises and different diets since november of last year and i dont nothing but gain so I think i should take it slow this time.
Thanx for the good imput...it always helps to have second opinions.

Take care and best of luck on your yourneys