"To get Fit" UPDATE ..

[Kumtecky]

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Originally posted by Capitall:

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Cycling or riding stationary bike will help. One of the better ways are those machines in the gyms for the legs/thighs, leg presses .. leg extensions ..squats .. abductor .. etc.

What you'd do is use a weight not too light nor too heavy and do a lot of repetitions.

If you dont have access to a gym then try doing Lunges with dumbells in your hands by your sides.

That entails you stepping out and going down in one motion with each step, as far as you can then straighten up and step with the other foot doing the same thing.[/QB][/QUOTE]

Thanks Cappy!!!! I didn't use the bike because I thought it would build up my legs. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Suesumba]

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I've been walking to and back from work since April. I was a size ten. Now I'm a size 6.

O, and I've lost the backfat [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Kumtecky]

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Originally posted by Ms.Piggy.Sweetness:
[qb]I've been walking to and back from work since April. I was a size ten. Now I'm a size 6.

O, and I've lost the backfat [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [/qb]

Congratulations!!!! Did you lose the back fat from just walking?

[SandiF]

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I religiously keep up my fitness routine and have made some adjustments, which are --

swimming for 30 mins (or 20 laps) 3 days p/wk

getting back on my bicycle for a good power ride

instead of "walking" my dog, I allow him to run and keep up with his pace, even when he chases a rabbit~~ if he stops to sniff, rummage, dig, take a dump or pee, I'll just jog in the spot and wait 'til he's done [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[jedi]

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Capitall you are the man I have been meaning to catch up wid. Memba we were talking about fitness at the bashment? Well as the summer began I started back walking again. Since I started I have lost about 10lbs. I am currently doing 3miles every other day religiously, since I have developed knee problems, and plantar facietis(sp) over the years. Now I really want to drop at least 20% if my body wt. (which I am not disclosing) so it means that I either increase my speed or my distance. I tried increasing distance, but developed pains in my right calf, near to my ankle and this is making me slow down a lot. I tried warming up but it doesn't work. What do you recommend. The pain is unbearble sometimes. I am also on wt watchers and so far that is good. Need your help. Any suggestions.

[whatssuup]

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Hi Capitall,

Do you remember me.You answered my 1st post and gave me advice on losing weight.Probably not anyway I have lost lots of weight.I was 183lbs and I an now 160lbs. I did take your advice and did lots of running,not in the morning though but my diet was really important.My goal is to be 10 stones or 10 and a half stones.It looks quite promising.I have a personal trainer who really pushes me and I think that it is very important to weight loss. She makes me jog for 15 minutes then I do sprints for about 20 minutes then a circuit workout(pressups,burpees,suats,weights) ,or a boxing workout(lots of pushes and kicking).Shes really good and she checks my diet daily.Apart from that which I do two times a week I run as well about twice a week for half an hour. I am about to incorporate strecthing and yoga into my routine because I realise taht the harder my training is the more I need to stretch.It is really hard especailly when I have so much body weigh but it really works. I try to drink at least 2 litres of water a day which is hard.A good point is to drink at least a glass and a half of water each time before a meal and do not snack between meals. I have also cut down my portions drastically.You gave me a good tip once that I needed to burn the fat of my stomach first to see a really flat stomach and you are right.I am now a size 12 from a size 16 because most of the weight was on my stomach and waist.The hardest bit now is really my thighs....but my trainer says thats the area that goes last so fingers cross. I really want to encourage anybody who is trying to lose weight to really stick to it and believe in yourself.You will feel and look great once you've accomplished your goals.Dont go for all those fads and weird diet The best way is through a good diet and regular exercise. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Capitall]

Re: "To get Fit" UPDATE ..

Originally posted by jedi:
[qb]I tried increasing distance, but developed pains in my right calf, near to my ankle and this is making me slow down a lot. I tried warming up but it doesn't work. [/qb]

I think u should just increase ur pace in INCREMENTS .. the 1st 1/4 or 1/2 mile start moderately then the next you increase the pace .. then u can slow down or increase it depending on how ur calf feels. The pace is what keeps ur heart rate up which in turn enable your body to utilise fat stores for energy.
Give that a try Jedi.

Originally posted by whatssuup:
[qb]I really want to encourage anybody who is trying to lose weight to really stick to it and believe in yourself.You will feel and look great once you've accomplished your goals.Dont go for all those fads and weird diet The best way is through a good diet and regular exercise. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] [/qb]

It's good that u stuck with it or at least tried it and i hope others listen or even take heed in what you said.

Glad i could be of help to you both .. mi wi sen unu di bill [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Queen]

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I've decided to jine di helt and fitness crew. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Actually been battling with my weight for a while now. The thing that works best for me is exercising...my weakpoint is bread, not candy, not meats, just bread and rice. I've cut back finally. I've Been taking the stairs at work and now back in the gym but haven't seen any difference yet, however I feel good.

Well mi wi tell unu in 2 weeks how much mi loose.

[Irie Dawta]

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I think I also need to join the club here. I have put on weight over the years slowly and my clothes are tight and I have a little belly that sticks out. I figured maybe if I put it in writing I'd begin to have better discipline.

I take martial arts 3 times a week but it's not aerobic enough to burn fat. I have a basement full of exercise equipment that I don't use because by the time I get home from my martial arts classes and prepare things for work the next day, it's too late to exercise. I just can't find the time to squeeze it into my schedule. (sigh)

[SandiF]

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Why don't you get up 30 mins earlier in the mornings and go out for a morning jog, or power walk then build yourself up to jogging.

Consider this ~ Look at how many time you spend on the Internet and say "I can use that time to go jogging or grabbing out some of those exercise tapes and doing a body busting aerobic workout.

Originally posted by Irie Dawta:
[qb]I think I also need to join the club here. I have put on weight over the years slowly and my clothes are tight and I have a little belly that sticks out. I figured maybe if I put it in writing I'd begin to have better discipline.

I take martial arts 3 times a week but it's not aerobic enough to burn fat. I have a basement full of exercise equipment that I don't use because by the time I get home from my martial arts classes and prepare things for work the next day, it's too late to exercise. I just can't find the time to squeeze it into my schedule. (sigh)[/qb]

[ang]

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Since April this year, I have started going to the gym two to three times a week and include a visit to the sauna and steam room to relax and cleanse my skin. I feel compelled to go this frequently because I have paid for my membership up front. I sometimes work out with my partner who has noticed that I am firming up and losing weight. I find that if I slack off and miss going to the gym, I get bored at home just watching TV in the evenings.

I know that the gym isn't for everyone. The key is to find out what form of exercise really motivates you. I enjoy a mixture of cardio vascular and resistance training.

I read in my club magazine that you have to include resistance training (working out withe weights) to burn fat. Cardio vascular training alone will not achieve this. I'll let you all know how I get on.

[Irie Dawta]

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It's true what you say SandiF...but as it is right now I get up early at 5:30 AM because I have to commute to my job. 90% of my Internet time is spent at work (shhh, don't tell).

I still need to find or rather MAKE the time to work out. When I get out of the train station I do walk 16 blocks to my job every morning 5 days a week instead of taking the train all the way (unless it's bad weather).

[Irie Dawta]

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A fresh start!! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I came home tonight and had a light dinner of Chinese vegetables and plain rice.

Then I strapped on my CD player, popped in a Soca CD and went walking around the neighborhood briskly (may I add) for about a half hour. I would have done it longer but once again I had things at home I needed to get done. I am going to try to do this brisk walking in the nights I don't have karate practice.

I wonder how long it takes to see any difference? (I am SOO impatient!)

Wish me luck folks! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Guest]

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capitall I have good news. Well:

I am already fit (marine corp fit [img]/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] ) but I need to gain waight at the same time cause I was 97 lbs.
I realize eating junk food with alot of fat and excerciing is not going to get me anywhere.
So I decide to get to eating balance cook meal as much as I can and wow!! I gain 9-10 pounds, now I am 106 lbs

I am looking so nice and when I lift my arms in the air you can see my ribs no more [img]/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] .

I am proud of myself [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] ...perfect model weight and height, now is for me to find an ageny [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] ...~lol~

[Capitall]

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It's good to see that most of you want it and go for it, that just show you all that you have the will which is the 1st step .. just keep up the work .. AND when you all reach your goals DO NOT stop there because it will definitely 'come back' and you'll be at square one again.

Slims, that kind of eating work wonders right? In more ways than one .. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]