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  • SnifterPug
    SnifterPug Posts: 746 Member
    moonbeams896 wrote: »


    It's not exactly "beginner" exercise, but it is for someone slightly older than myself. I do think I'll be able to move on, but I'm not looking for that bikini bod. I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't feel comfortable in a bikini anyway :) Primarily, I want to lose weight and build some strength. I still can't get through some of the heavy weight videos she does (holding the weights the whole time - I do finish without). Sure, eventually I might move on from her. Or I might incorporate more. Right now, I'm just happy that I've found something I can do EVERY. DAMN. DAY! It's not something I've EVER been able to do before.

    The main thing is that you have got into the habit of exercising regularly and pushing yourself. Progress will come.

    As for the bikini bod - I thought that, too. I was bitten by the fitness bug in 2016 and lost a lot of weight. I have been doing serious weight training since the start of 2020. The aim has nothing to do with aesthetics. I don't have what most people would classify as a bikini bod but guess what? I wore a bikini in public (for the first time since the age of 18) on a trip away last month and I felt quite comfortable and confident in it. I'm 52.

  • moonbeams896
    moonbeams896 Posts: 191 Member
    SnifterPug wrote: »
    moonbeams896 wrote: »


    It's not exactly "beginner" exercise, but it is for someone slightly older than myself. I do think I'll be able to move on, but I'm not looking for that bikini bod. I'm in my 40s, I wouldn't feel comfortable in a bikini anyway :) Primarily, I want to lose weight and build some strength. I still can't get through some of the heavy weight videos she does (holding the weights the whole time - I do finish without). Sure, eventually I might move on from her. Or I might incorporate more. Right now, I'm just happy that I've found something I can do EVERY. DAMN. DAY! It's not something I've EVER been able to do before.

    The main thing is that you have got into the habit of exercising regularly and pushing yourself. Progress will come.

    As for the bikini bod - I thought that, too. I was bitten by the fitness bug in 2016 and lost a lot of weight. I have been doing serious weight training since the start of 2020. The aim has nothing to do with aesthetics. I don't have what most people would classify as a bikini bod but guess what? I wore a bikini in public (for the first time since the age of 18) on a trip away last month and I felt quite comfortable and confident in it. I'm 52.

    That's awesome! Good for you!! I've been overweight my entire life and have NEVER worn a bikini. I can't imagine doing so now, but I guess nothing's impossible. I'll just be glad if I can get into a normal weight range :)

    And yes, I'm so excited that I don't MIND exercising. It's all about mindset and this is a HUGE step for me. This weekend, I didn't exercise, partly pain, partly hosting for 4th of July stuff and I feel really crappy today. Glad the holiday is over and I can't get back to my normal routine.
  • patriciafoley1
    patriciafoley1 Posts: 521 Member
    I've been doing "go you chicken fat go". It's about 7 minutes, usually three repetitions of it is good for a hundred calories or so of burn. You can find it on youtube, and make it more energetic (as I do) or less as you are able.
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