Measure your success. Right now, preferably before you get started, measure the circumference of your upper arms, abdomen, and thighs. Retake your measurements once a month. Losing inches is sometimes a better indicator of progress than the scale. You will be building muscle through the strength-training portion of the program.
Muscle is denser and weighs more than fat but takes up less space.
So even if you do not lose that many pounds, you will probably lose inches. Warm up, cool down, and stretch. Before going full throttle into your aerobic exercise routine, warm up for five to ten minutes. This translates to 50 to 60 percent of your maximum heart rate . After warming up, you may stretch your major muscles gently if you wish, or launch right into your aerobic workout.