any advice :(
courtneybrown2015
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OK here goess I'm a twenty year old female I'm 5ft 6 I think lol ive went from being 7.6 stone after my first child to 9.7 after my second child I havemanaged to get to 8.8 stone with weight watchers but can't loose any more and I'm just not toning up I do a past paced 40 min walk everyday 50 mins of hula hoop 5 times a day but still can't loose or tone up any advice I'm pathetic at push ups or sit ups I have no coordination but I am starting to attempt lunges at squats Lil any advice is better than none thanks
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lunges, squats, pushups planks, wall sits, tricep dips, etc. are great. Still do cardio as well, but add some strength training in there. Weights are great too if you have access to them. Google body weight exercises.0
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Lets start here:
Are you currently tracking your calories?
How many calories are you eating?
How are you measuring your food? Food scale? Measuring cups & spoons? Or eyeballing portion sizes?
Are you logging your exercise and eating back any of the extra calories the site gives you? If so, could you share how many calories you're eating back for those exercises?
Would you be willing to open your diary for us to take a look?0 -
Please note I meant hula hoop 5 times a week not a day lol and please no nasty comments we all have different body's and since my second child I still have a lot of excess fat on my tummy even though I'm only 8.8 stone my stomach just won't go back to its former flat self and my bum and legs are on the chunky side and won't tone either am I missing something here ?
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Progressive lifting whilst eating at a calorie defecit see http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
If you can't get to a gym (although they have crèches) then bodyweight exercises like http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »lunges, squats, pushups planks, wall sits, tricep dips, etc. are great. Still do cardio as well, but add some strength training in there. Weights are great too if you have access to them. Google body weight exercises.
If I'm being honest I'm hopeless I have no coordination I'm still practicing lunges and squats my partner has tried me with push ups but I keep falling flat on my face I am still trying though I have water weights but there to big to do any excerise with I think I also have a bike but just my body's fighting against me I have been trying to tone for a year but my stomach just keeps looking bloated xx0 -
diannethegeek wrote: »Lets start here:
Are you currently tracking your calories?
How many calories are you eating?
How are you measuring your food? Food scale? Measuring cups & spoons? Or eyeballing portion sizes?
Are you logging your exercise and eating back any of the extra calories the site gives you? If so, could you share how many calories you're eating back for those exercises?
Would you be willing to open your diary for us to take a look?
I have just started today as I'm currently on ww pp but not getting anywhere now do you think I'm best using this site and counting calories instead ? I've been on ww for 6 month but stayed at same weight for 3 month now body just won't go past 8.80 -
Do push ups on your knees until you get stronger, and attempt sit ups (you don't have to do 50 at a time, just a couple to get you started). I had my baby 11 years ago, and I am still trying to lose that weight.
Have you tried running? I hated it at first, but now I love it. I also do yoga and weights. That seems to be changing my body. If you do not have access to weights finding anything that you can do with body resistance is great. Like the lunges, squats, etc. It is all about diet though. I believe the saying is "abs are made in the kitchen." 0 -
courtneybrown2015 wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »lunges, squats, pushups planks, wall sits, tricep dips, etc. are great. Still do cardio as well, but add some strength training in there. Weights are great too if you have access to them. Google body weight exercises.
If I'm being honest I'm hopeless I have no coordination I'm still practicing lunges and squats my partner has tried me with push ups but I keep falling flat on my face I am still trying though I have water weights but there to big to do any excerise with I think I also have a bike but just my body's fighting against me I have been trying to tone for a year but my stomach just keeps looking bloated xx
Pushups are hard. Try doing them against a wall or table at first and working up to the real thing. It will take time to build up strength, but you'll probably be surprised how quickly it happens if you start at a beginner level and keep working at it.0 -
Was having the same problem with stomach bloat, found out I was sensitive to gluten. Since eating gluten free it has been so much better, but consult with a doctor first.0
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Do push ups on your knees until you get stronger, and attempt sit ups (you don't have to do 50 at a time, just a couple to get you started). I had my baby 11 years ago, and I am still trying to lose that weight. Have you tried running? I hated it at first, but now I love it. I also do yoga and weights. That seems to be changing my body. If you do not have access to weights finding anything that you can do with body resistance is great. Like the lunges, squats, etc. It is all about diet though. I believe the saying is "abs are made in the kitchen."
I have asmatha but I run occasionally after my two boys as they are both ADHD lol think I'd be a size zero by now lol but I'm willing to try everything you lovely people tell me now yeah I didn't really eat much atoll until weight watchers now I eat healthy size portions twice a day and healthy snacks in between lol I will keep you up to date though and I will pesersever at my lunges and squats its the fact my partner just laughs at my lack of coordination and strength ha I'll show him though thank you and I wish you all the best our strength comes from within
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »courtneybrown2015 wrote: »
I don't give up I will keep trying even if its at my partners expense thank you I'll try with a table and build up from there I think I will keep yous all up to date I suppose the more I fail the more I learn I guess lol thank you for the motivation" wrote:Pushups are hard. Try doing them against a wall or table at first and working up to the real thing. It will take time to build up strength, but you'll probably be surprised how quickly it happens if you start at a beginner level and keep working at it.0 -
Progressive lifting whilst eating at a calorie defecit see http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
If you can't get to a gym (although they have crèches) then bodyweight exercises like http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
Thank you i will take a look as I'm useless with calories that's why I chose weight watchers but think its time I learn something new0 -
You can't out exercise a bad diet. Start counting calories and eating at a deficit.
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Try roll-downs to build strength for situps. Also, situps/crunches only work UPPER abs, so do some leg lifts to begin for lower abs (one leg at a time is fine to start), and some twists for "lats."
Be gentle with yourself. This is not a sprint. It's a marathon.0 -
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Nerdfitness is great, just remember you have to stick with it for a while to get your coordination and balance, so don't give up. Hold onto a chair back until you have your balance in your lunges and squats, practice getting lower in them both too. If you don't have the strength yet for push-ups do them from your knees or pushing off the kitchen counter. Planks will also help you progress to push ups.
Don't give up, just practice as well as you can and concentrate on good form.
It takes commitment to see results.
Cheers, h.0 -
saraphim41 wrote: »Try roll-downs to build strength for situps. Also, situps/crunches only work UPPER abs, so do some leg lifts to begin for lower abs (one leg at a time is fine to start), and some twists for "lats."
Be gentle with yourself. This is not a sprint. It's a marathon.
I just feel so useless with no upper strength but I will get there and I will take my time I'm not wanting results overnight I want it to stay and as healthy as possible I understand this is not a fast outcome I just wish I had some upper strength haha0 -
middlstrength3056 wrote:Nerdfitness is great, just remember you have to stick with it for a while to get your coordination and balance, so don't give up. Hold onto a chair back until you have your balance in your lunges and squats, practice getting lower in them both too. If you don't have the strength yet for push-ups do them from your knees or pushing off the kitchen counter. Planks will also help you progress to push ups.
Don't give up, just practice as well as you can and concentrate on good form.
It takes commitment to see results.
Cheers, h.
I have lower strength just no upper lol I have commitment and time no rush just feel a bit deflated at times to see I've worked really hard with no results and I feel a bit embarrased in front of my partner as he's always known me slender but curvy now I'm just chunky and curvy I don't let him know this though as I need some dignity right lol its putting a strain on some parts of our relationship though just hope I can overcome this in time and learn to love my bodymy partner is 25 and me being twenty I feel. Sorry he has to put up with this lol but I think he understands even though I don't moan about my shape to him just my mum lol0 -
Are you in a deficit? Are you weighing and measuring your food?0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Are you in a deficit? Are you weighing and measuring your food?
I usually use weight watchers and all my foods pre counted but I'm looking to use calories now as weight watchers isn't working now but I'm still learning what to do with calories so I think this site will help me alot to keep track of them lol0 -
Wait...you weigh 120 pounds? You're already towards the bottom of the healthy BMI and should not lose much more, if any.
Look into heavy lifting and body recomposition. Stronglifts 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting for Women are excellent beginner programs.0 -
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Wait...you weigh 120 pounds? You're already towards the bottom of the healthy BMI and should not lose much more, if any.
Look into heavy lifting and body recomposition. Stronglifts 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting for Women are excellent beginner programs.
See before I had my second child I was 7.6 stone and very healthy will all my curves I'm a little on the short side and very curvy so sometimes now I just look like a bloated whale lol I can see why your worried but really I have a lot of excess weight I need to shift I would be happy with this weight if I was back to my toned body but no matter what excersize I do I just can't get it we women do know what impact it has on us if were feeling bloated lacking energy and just feel plain unnatractive right ? My youngest is 15 months and my energy levels are still at rock bottom I feel so drained but keep ploughing on I do have some health issues though so not sure if the energy thing has to do with this everyone is suggesting weights so I think that's my next move thank you for your concern I can see where your coming from my intention is not to be anerexic anything but just back to my toned slender self lol0 -
If you are switching over to MFP, get your calorie counting sorted first, to make sure you are eating enough. Then work out what your energy level is and exercise accordingly. As a small 7 stone 2-7lb person myself I am not too worried about your weight at present.
Cheers, h.0 -
I wish I could hula hoop like you can! Tried it the other day and fail
Intermittent fasting is what works for me, that and exercise 3 times a week, nothing too extreme. Have to control my food first, before I even think about increasing my exercise.0 -
courtneybrown2015 wrote: »Wait...you weigh 120 pounds? You're already towards the bottom of the healthy BMI and should not lose much more, if any.
Look into heavy lifting and body recomposition. Stronglifts 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting for Women are excellent beginner programs.
See before I had my second child I was 7.6 stone and very healthy will all my curves I'm a little on the short side and very curvy so sometimes now I just look like a bloated whale lol I can see why your worried but really I have a lot of excess weight I need to shift I would be happy with this weight if I was back to my toned body but no matter what excersize I do I just can't get it we women do know what impact it has on us if were feeling bloated lacking energy and just feel plain unnatractive right ? My youngest is 15 months and my energy levels are still at rock bottom I feel so drained but keep ploughing on I do have some health issues though so not sure if the energy thing has to do with this everyone is suggesting weights so I think that's my next move thank you for your concern I can see where your coming from my intention is not to be anerexic anything but just back to my toned slender self lol
You may want to keep in mind that you are 20 years old, and before your second child (since that is the body you are referencing) you were - what - 18 years old? You're barely out of your teen years and you have two children - you're a young woman now, not a teen. Our bodies naturally change from the gangly teen years to young adulthood. As has been suggested, if you want to be happier with your shape, rather than losing more weight lifting weights is a good idea. I0 -
Wait...you weigh 120 pounds? You're already towards the bottom of the healthy BMI and should not lose much more, if any.
Look into heavy lifting and body recomposition. Stronglifts 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting for Women are excellent beginner programs.
Agreeing with this. And 5'6" is not short (actually slightly above average for a female), so unless you have your height wrong, you should not be trying to lose more weight. Weight Watchers shouldn't have even let you join if you are really that height and weight.
Focus on building muscle. For press ups, start small, on your knees, lower as far as you can to be able to get back up again, doesn't matter if you can't get right down and back up at first, it will come. It also doesn't matter if all you can do at first is one press up. Build up from that
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »Wait...you weigh 120 pounds? You're already towards the bottom of the healthy BMI and should not lose much more, if any.
Look into heavy lifting and body recomposition. Stronglifts 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting for Women are excellent beginner programs.
Agreeing with this. And 5'6" is not short (actually slightly above average for a female), so unless you have your height wrong, you should not be trying to lose more weight. Weight Watchers shouldn't have even let you join if you are really that height and weight.
Focus on building muscle. For press ups, start small, on your knees, lower as far as you can to be able to get back up again, doesn't matter if you can't get right down and back up at first, it will come. It also doesn't matter if all you can do at first is one press up. Build up from that
Thank you yes i was 9.7 stone when I joined ww though but as I've said I'd be happy with this weight if it would just tone I'll just keep trying to build strength in my upper body and pushing foward thank you0 -
coconutbuNZ wrote: »I wish I could hula hoop like you can! Tried it the other day and fail
Intermittent fasting is what works for me, that and exercise 3 times a week, nothing too extreme. Have to control my food first, before I even think about increasing my exercise.
Hula hooping was very hard for me to master as had no coordination just pick that hoop back up every time it drops I worked up from 2 mins and gradually increased it its great fun when you get the hang of it I have my mum who is 43 hula hooping with me now anyone can do it if they stick to it but saying that still can't master the push ups haha good luck x 0 -
Nony_Mouse wrote: »Wait...you weigh 120 pounds? You're already towards the bottom of the healthy BMI and should not lose much more, if any.
Look into heavy lifting and body recomposition. Stronglifts 5x5 and New Rules of Lifting for Women are excellent beginner programs.
Agreeing with this. And 5'6" is not short (actually slightly above average for a female), so unless you have your height wrong, you should not be trying to lose more weight. Weight Watchers shouldn't have even let you join if you are really that height and weight.
Focus on building muscle. For press ups, start small, on your knees, lower as far as you can to be able to get back up again, doesn't matter if you can't get right down and back up at first, it will come. It also doesn't matter if all you can do at first is one press up. Build up from that
This. You are not short and at 7.6 s you were not curvy. That's 105 lbs.
Up your calories and do weight bearing exercises that help you build muscle. Bodyweight work (startbodyweight.com) is great if you don't want to lift weights. But you need to eat more because you are not eating enough to build any muscle. All you are doing is exhausting your body.0
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