How do I get the best out of my limited training time?

As a single mum I rely on babysitters and relatives for me to go training, I desperately want to lose 12lb. I have about 80 minutes in the gym (3-4 times a week) which I spend on Cardiovascular work. eg. running 30-40 mins, 10-15 cross trainer, 10-20 bike and up to 10 on the rower. I spend about 10 mins stretching and doing ab work. I am not losing any weight or it appears fat. In fact I have gained weight. Would I be better off cutting back on cv work and doing some weight stations? I don't do any at the moment as I try and do as much cv in my limited time as possible. I eat a healthy, low carb diet (although I do maybe have a little too much wine and chocolate)and desire a lean, toned body and a good level of fitness and stamina.

How do I get the best out of my limited training time?
Personally I would say you are doing way to much Cardiovascular work, I would suggest doing circuits which are very time efficient (If you Google circuits you will get loads of examples) and will tone as well as giving you a CV workout which would take about 30-45 Min's then do 20 Min's CV if you wish then stretch for 5 Min's.



Do this 3 times a week and cut down the wine (my vice) and chocolate.
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Reply:eat less, but gained weight is probably muscle