I alternate spin classes and a body pump class(lower weights more reps)6 days a week...just now able to get back into it so I squeeze in some PT crap before and after for a bit. Getting your muscle to return blows....it's slow going and pretty damn stupid. Just got told to start walking sideways and backwards on the treadmill.....as if the gymmies don't think I am weird enough....lol! Now diet.......liquid for me....I like to drink my calories! Oh ya and class starts at 5:15am...I get my ass up around 4:20...no particular reason though.....