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If you don't improve your muscle tone you will never feel strong. You don't have to lift weights however to get strong. Try some good old fashion push-ups. Start on your sink...no kidding. Stand in front of your kitchen sink with your hands on the sink base with straight arms and then lower your chest to the sink. Keep…
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Adding pounds is normal when you lift weights but you will also see your clothes get looser. Obviously a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat but takes up a whole lot less space! Since it's really about our size and not the scale, this is a good thing. Added bonus: you'll be stronger and have better balance!
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Just start by walking outside. The view is constantly changing so you won't get bored. I use an IPOD with fast tunes to keep up my pace. I have several different routes that I use depending upon the amount of time I have or my goal for the day. I figured out the mileage with my car!
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Connie - Want this. Don't tell yourself you "have to because...." because you don't. The choice is yours. You said you didn't think you gave it 100% last time. You didn't or you wouldn't be here again. I know - that was me a 100 times. I was a great starter but not a very good finisher. Then my mother-in-law moved in with…
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Ohio - I am hypoglycemic as well. When I was first diagnosed my doctor suggested I eat a lot of protien and eat often. I took that as a pass to overeat. Just because you need to eat regularly does not mean you need to overeat to feel good. Eat mini-meals (healthy, low-fat, low sugar and high protien) throughout the day and…
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I've been practicing hot yoga for a year. A mat is very helpful to keep your feet from slipping. I would suggest wearing a tight-fitted top so it won't flop over your head during inverted poses. You can do yoga at home with a dvd but I suggest taking a few classes so you can understand how to engage your body during the…
