I am trying the DDR summer workout.

[TimmahTimmah]

First of all I was 5'8 and 285lbs
Right now I am 5'8 and 270lbs

I gave up soda, I stopped eating as much, down to very little a day

I do about 10-25 standard DDR songs a day (5 step - 8 step songs)

Any help?
Advice?
Comments?

I'm new to the DDR workout and any help would be greatly appreciated
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"You can't do that on heavy yet... oh my god you just did..."

[DJBon2112]

1. Move up to heavy as soon as you can, as this is of course more challenging and calorie-burning.

2. Do NOT play like the PAers. If you're trying to loose weight, you WANT to waste energy. Play flailing around, lifting your feet off the ground, etc. This burns much more than simply moving slightly.

3. Enjoy yourself: DDR is a fun way to get fit.
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Dr1010 wrote: "Looks like ViAGRA's the new PARANOiA."

[Resolute]

are you saying my style of playing is wasteful?

oh well, less fat for me
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[DJBon2112]

Well, technically yes it is, but it's good for exercise. Just not good for PAing ^.^
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Dr1010 wrote: "Looks like ViAGRA's the new PARANOiA."

[psisarah]

Watch what you eat and play for an hour or more EVERY day. I lost two dress sizes last summer by doing that,
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[Jupichan]

While you're at it, try doing pelvic thrusts every time you jump.


It's not only fun, it makes you look damn sexy.

[Papersak]

Rather than eating less, try eating better, I think. And yes, getting up to heavy would be better... whatever you try's good as long as it's not really easy.
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[shurf]

You should constantly play 180+ BPM songs and if possible, on heavy.

[XohshitztonysbackX]

Yeah I might try this again.

I loss weight 2003..

But gain some of it back.

I'm on standard though...

[mavrik_055]

Eat a lot of fruits such as Bananas and Apples. They have natural sugars to give you energy, have juice to keep you hydrated, and fill your stomach. Also, play endless mode. It'll go as long as you can, and is quicker than spending most your time picking a song. This way, you're getting a pretty good workout with standard songs, and you can exclude songs that are too hard or irritating.
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My GrooveStats

[fathazam]

I'm going to have to tell you that its not going to be as dependent of the style of ddr that you play as it is the change in your diet that you make. The most important thing for you to do is eat small meals at regular intervals throughout the day and to remain active whether its through ddr or any type of activity. Good luck. I hope it works out for you.

[XohshitztonysbackX]

[VivaLaMoochicken]

[XohshitztonysbackX]

My cousin called my diet long time ago : DDR Diet.

I called it : My Revolutionary Weight Loss Program.

I dont use Workout mode.

I used too but I use Aracade/Game Mode. Unless you want to keep track of your diet.

[VivaLaMoochicken]

I'm trying to go on the DDR Diet too, but I have a crappy dance pad. Should I think of getting a metal one such as a RO or CF?
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[TRPX_Mudkip]

Only if you start getting discourage to play because of you failing songs.
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[flcl573]

I'll be doing this too, I guess.

But once you go to a hard pad, you're not going back.
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[VivaLaMoochicken]

[TRPX_Mudkip]

[VivaLaMoochicken]