Tips for modest toning

JazzAmbassador

Full disclosure: I am a lazy man. When I got my Fitbit and linked it to My Fitness Pal about a year ago, I set my l activity level to sedentary, my exercise level to 0 minutes/day, and my weight loss goal to 0.5 lbs/week. In spite of this minimal effort I have lost 44 pounds in 53 weeks, and am about 13 pounds away from my goal weight.

I'm more than happy with the weight loss. But now I have an opportunity I haven't had in 25 years: to worry about my weight distribution rather than my weight per se.

As I said, I'm a lazy man -- but as the weight loss indicates, I'll stick with something if it's not too demanding. I'm not looking to get ripped or change my life through a rigorous daily workout regimen. I'm really just looking to flatten my stomach a little, maybe shrink my humongous thighs -- basically, just look better in a suit. So I'm looking for suggestions on how to accomplish that, bearing fully in mind my indolent nature, and I know less about exercise than just about anything I can think of. Any suggestions? (It may help to know that I have easy access to an exercise room with ellipticals, treadmills, weight machines, a rowing machine and a stationary bike). Thanks in advance.

IsaackGMOON

Keep losing weight then.

Lift heavy weights, eat adequate protein (0.6-0.8g of protein per lb of body mass) and adequate fat (0.4-0.45g per lb of body mass) and ill the rest of your calories with carbs.

MostlyWater

I'm also lazy. That doesn't mean I don't exercise 6 days a week though. I have one heck of a rest day !!!

jemhh

Since you have access to machines, I would suggest starting with something like Lyle McDonald's basic machine program. Rather than doing one set of each exercise, I'd suggest 2 sets. His program is meant to be a beginner's program for somebody who eventually moves on to free weights but if your interest level in free weights is very low, it is completely fine to stick with machines.

editorgrrl

Lifting & recomp will help you rock those suits, but Fitbit challenges can help you be less indolent. They're great motivation—and fun.

You can find friends in the Fitbit Users group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1290-fitbit-users

SueInAz

jemhh wrote: »

Since you have access to machines, I would suggest starting with something like Lyle McDonald's basic machine program. Rather than doing one set of each exercise, I'd suggest 2 sets. His program is meant to be a beginner's program for somebody who eventually moves on to free weights but if your interest level in free weights is very low, it is completely fine to stick with machines.

This is my suggestion, too. Once you get comfortable with the routine, if you aren't interested in moving on to the free weights just keep adding weight and/or sets as it gets easier.

JazzAmbassador

Thanks all; that should get me started!