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Congratulations!
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It also may help to remove McDonald's from the bases. I'm just sayin'. Good article, btw.
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He's spoken frequently about owing his body to Yoga, even before P90X. He's pretty fantastic.
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Good for you! And your girls! :)
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While individuals may use BMI as one indicator of health and that can be totally valid. But when government agencies, insurance companies, and employers use it as a rule, it's completely erroneous. A measure of physical fitness should take into consideration body composition (muscle vs fat), flexibility, motor function,…
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I had a Dirty Martini shot last night. Think of it like a mini-tini with an olive chaser. Very satisfying!
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Zumba is in there! "Zumba - Live Class"
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I'm a Zumba instructor & I FREAKIN LOVE THIS! :)
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On Wednesdays, I teach a circuit training class at 9, Zumba Gold at 11, Zumba at 12, and stretch at 1. And yes, when I first started, I didn't keep my blood sugar stable, and my body suffered for it! In the morning, I have whatever morning beverage, apple, breakfast item or splurge... 10-11, I make sure to get in protein,…
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What an amazing transformation! How did you do it?
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ok, here goes. It totally depends how quickly or slowly you lose the weight. With extreme weight loss, your skin doesn't bounce back as quickly. It may take a while for your skin to shrink. The fact that it's a bit crinkley, is ok, that means your body is trying to pull it back in. You can help it out by wearing…
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I understand the dilema. I believe in giving into cravings, but do it in a better way. If you're going to have a coke, have it in a tall glass of ice. You'll feel the treat of having a coke, but the ice will take up much of the room, so you'll ultimately drink less, and possibly drink more water as the ice melts!
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cjbapp, and yours makes total sense. I was wondering mine was telling me I was burning more calories standing than walking. I don't exactly know how to change the algorythm. Folks that regularly walk or stand for work might find it silly that I log standing. However standing for an hour, vs sitting at a desk, I do want to…
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Hiya, Hottie! Way to go! Confidence is super sexy. Rock that tat!
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Hey Laura, Yes, 5.5 lbs in a month is what most fitness professionals would call ideal. You are not extremely obese, so it's not going to come off by the 10s & 20s month 1, ya know? Also, you didn't put weight on overnight, so it wont come off that way either! Ok, cardio - are you on machines like tredmill or eliptical?…
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Your body is getting used to the changes. And it's possible that by doing too much and eating too little, your body could be in starvation mode and not letting go of much. There are some things I'd like to know, so I can help a little more. What kinds of food are you eating? How much sleep are you getting? Are you drinking…
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While I don't think MFP calculations are exactly right, I did find an external tool: http://www.juststand.org/tabid/637/language/en-US/default.aspx It uses your weight and hours worked and shows you how many calories you burn sitting vs standing.
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Standing at work does use more calories than sitting, by far. And, while standing, you can also do core isometrics, for added abs/back work! Be very careful with a stability disc in heels, you don't want have it backfire and injure yourself! Then you'd be sitting through work and work outs!
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Exactly. I have added in more frequent, standing, walking, dancing to my work day which used to be much more sedentary. It has helped.
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Lookin good!
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it depends on your level of physical fitness going in. If you're just starting out, don't go directly to Turbo Fire. Do something like Turbo Jam, or Slim in Six, if you're sticking with the beach body plan, or really any cardio activity to get your body used to moving again. Turbo Fire is kind of like an aerobics…
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I like Ana Corbin. Any of her stuff is stellar. "Matt Pilates" or somesuch.
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Your macro nutrients... Carbs, Protein, Fat are all essential building blocks for the human body. You need all of them for various functions. You can set your desired goals as you please, but good nutrition would be sticking to whole foods, veggies, fruit, grain, etc. Carbs aren't bad, it's the KIND of carbs you put in…
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An hour on the treadmill... what pace, what incline? An hour walking, vs an hour running at a steep incline are very different hours! Make sure you're challenging your muscles and not doing the same old thing. It may be time to kick it up a notch!
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Keep in mind that as you get smaller, the weight loss will be slower. It's just how it is. Eat for nutrition, and health. Fresh veggies by the tons, fruit (apples are a great snack to keep at your desk.) Lean meat, if you are a meat eater (poultry, seafood). Don't skip breakfast - skipping breakfast slows your metabolism!…
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Here's a tip: Pick any plain cereal you like. Any of them, the unsweetened ones. Use a packet of sugar, like you would if you bought coffee out & about. They are usually 2 to 4 grams of sugar. You can even experiment... That kashi you mentioned... You would never put 5 packets of sugar in any bowl of cereal and expect it…
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This made me laugh so hard I teared up! Bwahahahah!
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LOVE sushi! Thanks!
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Love handles may shrink with dieting, but cardio is the only thing that will get rid of them. Moving is good for you anyway, so why not start with a walk?
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Most MDs only receive a semester in nutrition as an elective class. When you find a Doc that has nutrition as a passion, you've got a real gem!
