Sat, Mar-01-08, 08:01
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Posts: 863
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Plan: Atkins-ish/IF-ish
Stats: 385/278/180
BF:something, maybe
Progress: 52%
Location: MN
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Originally Posted by ChubbyDiva
Thanks for the article. I was really encouraged until I got to the part that says:
"This is exciting news, but it does come along with some pre-requisites which are pre-established clean eating habits, adequate water intake, and a low to moderate bodyfat percentage. Depending on how you hold your weight, anywhere from 12 to 15% and less is acceptable...."
That pretty much dashed all my hopes. Thanks anyway, though...I guess I will just have to learn to love my pouchy tummy when I lose the weight.  |
Yeah, that kind of threw me too. However, I've been doing the vacuum thingie for a few days now and find that I can FEEL the transverse muscle after I do them. I think that even if you don't have the uber-low body fat, doing these vacuums to the best of your ability can help you tone the muscles that will help you flatten your stomach as you shrink down.
After all, we all have to start somewhere.  |