Comments on: The First 100 Days Beginner Program

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:45:22 +0000

My thought is that you would benefit the most from the 100 days program. The variety is staggering, you will probably need to look up “what is that” all the time. There is so much more than squats, lunges and push ups! Welcome, I hope others have helpful comments as well.

By: Muriel

Muriel — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 20:15:54 +0000

Hi! I found your link through MFP and have been really inspired by your blog. I started with C25K back in March and have reached my main goal of fitting into my clothes again but I want to focus on getting stronger and fitter now. I’m 5’1″ and currently range from 121-124 depending on the day. I’ve really loved jogging these last few months and have been averaging over 100 miles a month since August. The cold has finally hit us and it’s forced me to concentrate on other ways to workout from my home as I don’t have a gym. I work out early morning and currently live in an apartment so a things like burpees are out until February when I move to my new house, I simply don’t like disturbing my neighbors. I’m wondering which would be the best option for me to start. I was thinking the beginner book but I may have gotten beyond that so far. I’ve just started doing exercises using my own bodyweight like squats, lunges, push-ups and am looking to start a weightlifting routine that won’t overwhelm me. My brother lent me his adjustable weights which is all I have until I move in February where we have a weight bench and a barbell. Which of your books would be my best option to start?

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 03:30:27 +0000

Oh, awesome! Well then, Taming the Weight Room would be great for getting into the weight room.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 03:07:16 +0000

So much so that I’ve earned therapist by de facto status! Seriously, though, I do have a team of professionals (counselor, psychiatrist, RD, and MD) and have been to an ED treatment facility for my BED (I also have a long history w/ depression). I regularly employ CBT and DBT principles, attend ongoing groups and individual therapy, practice mindfulness and radical acceptance, read ED books and more (I’m kind of a therapy junkie) . . . but I still struggle and abuse food. I workout 3x week doing moderate cardio but prefer weights.

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 23:13:57 +0000

Are you in therapy? That’s where you should start. Of my books, Taking Up Space will be most relevant.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:10:15 +0000

I have BED and am 90 pounds overweight. Of your 3 books, is there where I should start?

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:48:04 +0000

It’s pretty modifiable, ideally you’d have access to a weight room, but if you’re doing it at home a sandbag or dubbells of different weights would be ideal. Even without any equipment at all, you can still do most of the workouts in the program.

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:44:34 +0000

They range from 15 minutes in the beginning to 30-40 minutes at the end. They also vary by type of workout. Even later in the program, there will be 15 minute workouts, as well as longer ones.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:31:26 +0000

Can you give me an idea of how long these workouts are? I am pressed for time in the am and am wondering before I purchase.

By: Josefina

Josefina — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 07:43:00 +0000

I would also love to know what type of equipment is needed for the program. All I have now is a 5 lb weight! But am prepared to buy additional stuff, of course