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| Fitness | running and stretch marks? | Aug 18 2009 01:30 (UTC) |
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happened to me! I develop mucles in my leg fairly quickly, so it could've been because of rapid muscle growth when I started running regularly. At first I was like, aw man, but I like my muscles :) |
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| Fitness | weights vs. resistance | Aug 11 2009 00:32 (UTC) |
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Read this! Sculpt, tone, build... all the same thing! http://www.stumptuous.com/lies-in-the-gym And just to tell you a little about my experience, since I started lifting "heavy" (20 pound dumb bells for most arm exercises and as much weight as I can tolerate on everything else) I've achieved great results is a fast amount of time! Losing the jiggle in my arms and every where else. All this talk about women getting "bulky" from weightlifting was started by men who wanted to keep women weak and conquerable! |
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| Fitness | Dead Lifts | Aug 06 2009 21:05 (UTC) |
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And you're trying to feel in in your hamstrings, correct? What grip do you use? I usually use the grip with my knuckles facing out, palms in (just grab the bar right on top). Sometimes I have one hand facing in, the other out. With both I feel it in my quads. It shouldn't matter all too much how much weight you use. Try adjusting your stance (maybe bring feet together more?) and try to maintain only a slight bend in the knees. Also, very important, make sure you keep your back as stiff and straight as possible. This will make you push your feet into the ground more and use your hamstrings and glutes to bring you back up. Hope this helps! |
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| Fitness | thinking about free weights, a little hesitant | Aug 06 2009 00:45 (UTC) |
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Dooshly: Right - I really meant there is no "trick" to free weights, as in it is not as mystical as many women think it is. When I wrote "technique" I was thinking more along the lines of the fact that there is no rigid idea of what constitutes free weight exercise. There is a lot of freedom with free weights, so you can do whatever variation you want, as long as you keep proper form. |
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| Fitness | Burn Fat = Lose Weight = Build Muscle? | Aug 06 2009 00:39 (UTC) |
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Cat-girl had some great advice. Also, don't be afraid of "weight"! If you gain a couple pounds of muscle then that's great! That means you have less fat! And do NOT focus on cutting calories to get rid of "fat" at this point; you need to be incorporating quality calories in order to grow muscle! |
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| Weight Loss | GLUTES! Did I create this problem??? Help! | Aug 05 2009 01:31 (UTC) |
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Deadlifts are GREAT. Like I say, now I know why they call them deadlifts: they kill the legs and lift the tush! They might not be able to fix all of what nature has done, but they do help. Go to YouTube for videos of how to do them, and make sure to choose a weight that is challenging! Your muscles need to be challenged. Good luck!! |
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| Weight Loss | Not so smug now | Aug 05 2009 01:26 (UTC) |
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Alcohol makes you retain a ton of water! Try drinking more water to help flush the impurities out of your system. |
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| Weight Loss | Mexican Food | Aug 05 2009 01:23 (UTC) |
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Chicken caldo or Chicken tortilla soup. And ask for corn instead of flour tortillas. |
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| Weight Loss | VENT | Aug 05 2009 01:21 (UTC) |
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I know it's hard, but you must not rely on other people to achieve your goal! It does help, but ultimately you will be the only one you can truly count on. Find an even BIGGER reason to get healthy (longer life, self-confidence, disease prevention, bone health, mental health); that might help you so that you can stay motivated. A single-minded focus on weight loss only makes it difficult to keep going, because it can take awhile to see results. Try focusing on overall body strength and energy levels. That might help. |
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| Fitness | thinking about free weights, a little hesitant | Aug 04 2009 18:27 (UTC) |
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Muscle=fat lost Don't fear getting "bulky," even if your goal for "now" is weight loss. The only way you will bulk up is if you take steroids or lose most of your fat and train like an Olympic weightlifter. There is no real "trick" or technique to lifting free weights. As long as you support your back and try not to overextend your joints you should be able to do it just fine. Don't fear being the only "fat chick" (hate that phrase). It's ironic how women who SHOULD be weight training are the ones who feel that they shouldn't. The men "dominating" the weight area also need to learn when to move over and share. When women don't go into the weight area and claim their rightful spot, men continue to be reinforced with the idea that BECAUSE they are men, they are entitled to that area and equipment. I don't like how exercise equipment has become gendered: free weights are "male" and weight machines are "female." It's because of that ideology that women who lift (and lift HEAVY) become stigmatized. For an excellent article on Women and Weightlifting, go to:http://www.stumptuous.com/lies-in-the-gym Just do it! Don't let what others may "think" control your progress toward your goals! |
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| Fitness | I hate lifting | Aug 01 2009 01:50 (UTC) |
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I really do love lifting. Besides the whole confidence thing and watching my body change, I love it for the great women's health benefits. Lifting does WONDERS for women's bones, which tend to lose density through time, and puts us at risk for osteoporosis and proneness to breaking bones. It's also great for posture, joint support, and metabolism. If you stick with it, you will start to see great results, and will be more motivated. I got WAY more motivated when I started to see great definition in my chest and shoulders. I also lift heavy. There is no difference between "toning," "sculpting," "building" muscle.. Muscle is muscle. So use some weights that challenge you, and be proud of yourself for making yourself strong!
Larissa |
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| Weight Loss | Still Hungry?!?!!?!?!?! | Jul 14 2009 04:42 (UTC) |
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Hmmmm... that is not a lot of calories at ALL. I'm 5'4, 152 lbs and I eat between 1600 and 1800 calories a day because I'm active and I still feel hungry at night. There is protein in your diet, but maybe adding more would help. And maybe some whole grain carbs and a little bit of good fat, like avocado, to help you feel SATISFIED for more than just an hour after your meal. All the salad is also kind of rough on your stomach and might make you "go" more, which contributes to that hungry empty feeling. Even if you can't get exercise in every day you should still be giving your body a little more to keep up your metabolism. Is this what you "think" you should be eating, or what was suggested by a doctor or a nutritionist? This diet seems misguided. If you're still hungry - mangia! mangia! |
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| Weight Loss | Because my body said so! | Jul 09 2009 04:56 (UTC) |
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It's probably not true, but you might want to get your sugars checked to make sure you're not hypoglycemic. I'm borderline hypo, and this has happened to me a few times. It could also just mean you're not getting enough of whatever you're craving. If you've been getting more exercise than usual, your body could just be trying to get more fuel for what it anticipates it will need (or didn't get the day before). Who knows. |
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| Fitness | Workout routine | Jul 03 2009 04:39 (UTC) |
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There is going to be a point where your body will become more efficient at doing that routine and will not burn as many calories, so it's important to 1) change up routine, and 2) make the routine more challenging. To do the latter, I recommend you cut down the time and do HIIT, which challenges your muscles and helps you burn calories all day. I would incorporate other kinds of exercises that will help with overall toning. And working out everyday can actually work against you. You need time for your muscles to recover. Unless you're going at an extremely easy, leisurely pace. I can't imagine that you're keeping your heart rate elevated to where it needs to be for two hours in order to be beneficial. |
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| Weight Loss | is it possible.. | Jun 30 2009 20:23 (UTC) |
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That has happened to me, too, but I'm curious: is it really "fat" loss, or could it also be muscle loss? Since muscle weighs more than fat and we don't really work our muscles on vacation, could it be that we have lost muscle? I came back from a 4 day vacation and was down one pound, and I surely didn't exercise as often as usual or watch my calorie intake too carefully! |
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| Fitness | Not Hungry After Exercise? | Jun 29 2009 03:09 (UTC) |
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YOu must eat a little bit of something! Otherwise your body will turn to ITSELF (muscles) to continue fueling itself (your body is still in calorie-burning mode after exercise). Also, food keeps your metabolism up, which will help you throughout the day! And everything the other person said about recovery is true, as well! |
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| Fitness | before breakfast workout | Jun 29 2009 03:02 (UTC) |
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I don't have the answer to your question, but I will say that if you feel this way in the morning then not eating is going to work against you much more than it will work for you! If you feel this way, your workouts will be much less effective and you will be less motivated. |
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| Weight Loss | How can I increase my metabolism??? | Jun 25 2009 19:23 (UTC) |
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Weight train and make sure you eat enough to keep your metabolism stimulated. If you don't get enough calories, your body cannot function efficiently and will thus slow down and hold on to fat and calories in order to keep going.
Many people find it very difficult to get past the idea of eating more in order to lose weight (sounds counterproductive), but that's what needs to be done. Good luck! |
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| Weight Loss | Burn rate when breastfeeding? | Jun 23 2009 05:15 (UTC) |
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How often are you nursing? Exclusively? How old is your baby? You need to factor in everything. It can be between 300 and 500 calories a day. I'm nursing my 16 mo. old once a day (trying to wean), so I don't worry too much about the burn. However, keep in mind that losing weight may alter the composition of the milk, as well as the taste! Find a reputable breastfeeding website and see what they have to say about dieting and exercising while nursing! Good luck! Larissa |
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