Fri, Dec-09-05, 11:48
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Senior Member
Posts: 372
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Plan: wholesome foods
Stats: 139/130/125
BF:?
Progress: 64%
Location: East Coast
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Originally Posted by Lozzz
I've been LCing for around five months now and the majority has been while sedentary and not exercising.
While I've done this, I seem to have become just a smaller fat person. I've still got that jiggle all over my body - mainly my stomach.
I've read weight resistance will diminish this 'skinny-fat' look and tone you up. A friend of mine is a fitness instructor and tested how many reps I could do. I explained the parts I wanted toning, stomach etc. and he advised I do chest presses, leg presses, and shoulder presses all at 10-15 reps each. Do I need to increase my weight resistance workout to something more intense than this, or in a month's time will I be seeing results from 3x a week?
I've not got much lean muscle tissue left and want to gain back muscle to increase my metabolism. But mainly because I'm sick of being 110 pounds and still flabby. I wouldn't mind putting on a few pounds, aslong as this podge on my stomach disappears! I'm also intending to do 30-40 minutes of cardio on a stationary bike 6 x a week. However, I think I'm going to struggle with that alone as my legs feel extremely weak when just climbing stairs or walking at a moderate pace.
Is there anyone here that could give the much appreciated advice?
The whole ordeal and frustration of feeling constantly weak is stressing me so much that it reduces me to tears.
Thanks.
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A little over a year ago I had gotten down to 117. At 5'7" with a medium frame, I looked too skinny. Now an avid exerciser my whole life, I was probably(although at my lowest weight), in the worse shape I had ever been. I lost soooo much muscle which probably contributed something to the fact why I thought I was 'fat'. I wasn't 'toned'. Like yourself, walking up the stairs took a lot out of me. I was malnourished (didn't realize at the time, but I wasn't eating enough) and not 'fit'. About 7 months ago, I quit smoking, I started running (about 30 min.s) 4-6 days a week and I do pilates or yoga (mix it up) at least 4 times a week (30min-1 hr. sessions). I did gain some weight from not smoking, but I really needed to. I also know that I've gained ALOT of muscle. I think I look, and feel, better than I EVER have.
So yes, I do understand the 'skinny-fat' thing. I think through trial and error we much each find our own 'routine' and what works for us. I do recommend pilates and yoga for the mid-section. I do vinyasa yoga and I know it's great for dwindling my waistline. Also, you might want to look into kickboxing. The punches and kicks all focus on the core for execution. I have about 150 tapes at home for a variety (have been collecting for 12 years). So if classes and\or gyms intimidate you buy a tape (of what exercise interests you) or two and try it out! Most of the tapes\dvd's offer a 30 day trial, so if you don't like it then send it back for a full refund. Best of luck!
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