We talk a lot about our diets, our routines, our exercise regimens, but I want to talk about which exercise changed your shape the most. Was it running? cycling? boxing? Jumping rope? At my fittest last year I was frustrated with the number on the scale but at that level of fitness I started to run and although I don't recall my numbers changing, my shape did, and even though I was 40 pounds heavier than when I first wore it, I was able to put on my high school cheerleading outfit.

Now I am launching into the fray against re-gain, and still wanting to reach goal. I'm getting back into the swing of exercising consistently and intensly and want to know what yielded the most impressive results for you. thank you!

No powder for me...I make my own. At first my wife turned up her nose at it...wouldn't even try it. Now everytime someone comes to the house she's begging me to make some veggie shake for them. But most of my friends that come to the house want me to char some steak on the grill not make 'em a veggie shake. Keeps the freeloaders away though.

Try working out with Kettle bells. I get strength training and cardio at the same time. Woohoo!

Try working out with Kettle bells. I get strength training and cardio at the same time. Woohoo!

Try this AMRAP WOD in 20 min:

1. 10 kettle ball swings

2. 25 m kettle ball carry

AMRAP = as many as you can, kettle ball as heavy as you can handle (eg 45 lb). Do not lose control. If you sense loss of control, STOP and rest! You do not want to drop at top of swing because of lost control.

My arms were on fire after this AMRAP WOD. Remember to stretch them out afterwards by leaning into the wall with palm out, fingers splayed and then bent downward at wrist. You will definitely want to do this stretch afterwards.

No kettlebells available to me, again, I am deployed. All I have are some free weights, some lifecycle treadmills and ellipticals, and some nautilus type weights machines.