Need help with a new workout plan

[letsmakechemist]

Hi. I don't post often if ever, more of a lurker, but I've finally decided to ask for some help.............some real, honest-to-goodness help. I'm 5.5 months Postpartum. My nutrition is in check. I eat 1900-2000 cals a day, always a 40-40-20 split, although my protein intake is sometimes higher and I adjust my carb intake accordingly. If my calories aren't in check, I can up them. I'm on my feet all day at work and workout 6 days a week, so this may be where part of the problem is, but I'm not sure. I think my problems lies with my workouts. I'm unable to get to a real gym because my work schedule and my baby. I've been doing P90X for 4 months (did one round, started another one). It's not that the workouts aren't still hard, but my body has reached that fat-loss plateau (*sigh*) and I know I need to step it up a notch. I have an assortment of dumbbells at home (5-35 pounds), a pull-up bar, and that's basically it. I need fast, efficient workouts that will allow me to build muscle and burn fat. I'm no stranger to the gym and free-weights, but I've never had much will-power to workout at home because I can never stick to plans I write. It is SO easy to get distracted while I'm at home. I know that's my own problem I need to overcome, but I'm looking for advice on routines I can do at home with the equipment described. I'm open to all and any suggestions (tabata type drills, cross-fit, compound excercises.........ANYTHING). You ladies are all so helpful and knowledgable.....please give a busy girl/momma some pointers? Thanks in advance.

[kimm4]

Hi. I don't post often if ever, more of a lurker, but I've finally decided to ask for some help.............some real, honest-to-goodness help. I'm 5.5 months Postpartum. My nutrition is in check. I eat 1900-2000 cals a day, always a 40-40-20 split, although my protein intake is sometimes higher and I adjust my carb intake accordingly. If my calories aren't in check, I can up them. I'm on my feet all day at work and workout 6 days a week, so this may be where part of the problem is, but I'm not sure. I think my problems lies with my workouts. I'm unable to get to a real gym because my work schedule and my baby. I've been doing P90X for 4 months (did one round, started another one). It's not that the workouts aren't still hard, but my body has reached that fat-loss plateau (*sigh*) and I know I need to step it up a notch. I have an assortment of dumbbells at home (5-35 pounds), a pull-up bar, and that's basically it. I need fast, efficient workouts that will allow me to build muscle and burn fat. I'm no stranger to the gym and free-weights, but I've never had much will-power to workout at home because I can never stick to plans I write. It is SO easy to get distracted while I'm at home. I know that's my own problem I need to overcome, but I'm looking for advice on routines I can do at home with the equipment described. I'm open to all and any suggestions (tabata type drills, cross-fit, compound excercises.........ANYTHING). You ladies are all so helpful and knowledgable.....please give a busy girl/momma some pointers? Thanks in advance.

Are you breastfeeding?

[letsmakechemist]

Thank you for responding Kimm! I am not currently breastfeeding.

[kimm4]

Slightly lower your deficit between 1700-1800. Try switching your macro breakdown to 45p/25c/30f. Make sure you're tracking your numbers. This should get you moving in the right direction.

[letsmakechemist]

I'll give that a try and see how it goes! Thanks for your input and advice, it's VERY appreciated!