Posts by sarahgdyck

Hey... Halloskinny! Try circuit training.  It's the only thing that made a huge difference for me. 

I wouldn't worry too much about getting down to 105lb.  That's actually a bit too small for you.  I'm at 110lb and I'm shorter than you.  I was going to push it to 105lb but decided I was starting to look too thin. 

Take baby steps!!! Set smaller goals. Like 3-5lb / month.  That's a healthy weight loss.  Plus if you do it more slowly you are more likely to keep it off.

I have a great workout video that I use at home and the only thing you need is a set of 5lb dumbells (get them as small as possible otherwise some of the exercises can be akward).  It's from Prevention magazine. Here's the link www.preventionvideos.com ;
It's called the 3-2-1 workout.  I bought my copy on ebay for a little cheaper than you can get it on the website, but it has been awesome!!!

Salinger.... I may be your twin.

5'2

112lb

goal 110lb

29ish (I turn 30 next weekend!!!) 

Your BMR is the amount of calories that your body burns just being alive with no additional exercise. You're right. Any additional exercise would be added to that.  Say for example that your BMR is 1500 and you do an hour of circuit training burning 400.  That day your body would have burnt 1900 calories.  So, if you are trying to lose weight you want to burn more than you consume.  If you are trying to maintain your weight you need to burn about the same amount that you consume.  To gain weight you need to consume more than you burn.

Hope that helps. 

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Hey Safina,

Are you going to a gym or doing this workout at home?  If you are a member of a gym, they may be able to set you up with a personal trainer or at least someone who can help you set up a good workout routine and show you how to properly do the exercises.

What are you trying to accomplish with your workouts? are you trying to lose weight, tone and sculpt, or bulk up?

If your energy levels are low, what are your dietary habits like? When, what, how (are your meals rushed?) and how much are you eating?  What time of the day do you workout?  What is your sleep pattern like?  All of these can really affect your energy.