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Fitness anyone!!!!!
| Fri, 09-05-2003 - 12:51am |
I am a fitness instructor and if anybody has any questions I would be happy to answer them
:) rhythmicrenee@dc.rr.com
Edited 9/11/2003 5:03:48 PM ET by walkingonstars

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>>I just need to find out what else can I do for my butt and legs. I currently do lunges (different styles), squats, deadlifts. I do run 3-4 times/week. It just seems like my lower body is never going to tone up like I want. I always do high reps with lighter weight.
**Sounds like you're doing some good exercises for your legs and hips. I'm wondering if adding some stairs or walking some hills might help? I'm sure others will have some suggestions.
Welcome to the board. :)
~Golly
Edited 9/10/2003 11:22:35 AM ET by cl-ibgollyg
I was wondering about weight...I am currently 5'5" 122, 17% body fat. I'd like to be 117 or about 15% body fat. Do you think that is healthy? I think i look pretty lean now, but would like to be leaner (but definitely not underweight!!!). I walk or hike 60 minutes/6 days a week, and eat very healthy, except for the occasional cookie or icecream : ) Also, would I lose the weight on a 1400 calorie diet, or would 1200 be best???
Thank you!!!!
Janine : )
From what you describe of your BMI and body fat, you don't need to lose any more weight, and if you did it might not be the best for your overall well-being, know what I mean? You need fat to protect your internal organs, your body needs fat for proper hormonal processes, and you need fat if you want to do any endurance-type activity (say an all-day hike or a week-long backpacking trip), as you'll need more fuel on a consistent basis than you can eat.
I haven't seen 122 pounds since I was about 15, I'm your height, and in the low 20's for body fat (BMI <22), I can't imagine how thin you must be! If I were you, I'd keep doing what you're doing, but not try to get any smaller, you'll blow away in a stiff wind! ;)
Happy hiking...
Judie
I see Judie gave you a thoughtful response. :) I'm in the middle range of my bmi and it says all is well but when I put in the weight I want to reach (the lowest # for my bmi) I also get the same answer. You might try that. You can find the calculator in Hug's Website *Healthy Habits* up top. :)
I mainly just wanted to say *hi* and nice to see you. :)
~Golly
You will find some great help, tips and support right here hon .. guranteed!
Start off by thinking of an exercise you enjoy that you could do daily.. even walking ..
Check in here daily, make yourself accountable with food as well ..
Healthy snacks could range anywhere from yogurt to popcorn and fruit ..
give us try .. you'll love it here .. we even have fun on our *Fitness* journey
Hope to see you again :)
~Hugs~
We too can offer you some tips and suggestions on your fitness journey.
You will find the best support, ideas right here
Here are some links, sites to get you started ..
I'm sure others will give you their thoughts as well.
Hope you decide to come back again, join us for some *fun & fitness* :)
~Hugs~
http://www.ivillagehealth.com/library/nwh/content/0,4482,215912_227096,00.html?arrivalSA=1&arrival_freqCap=2
http://www.ivillage.com/diet?arrivalSA=1&arrival_freqCap=2
Good to see you here again :)
I see others have offered you their thoughts ..
That's exactly what we are all about here..
Helping, giving support, tips and ideas to get where we want on our fitness journey.
Here are some links, sites that may help as well ..
Sure hope we see you again soon ..
Perhaps you'll join us as we have fun while getting fit :)
~Hugs~
http://www.ivillage.com/topics/food/0,,165839,00.html
http://www.ivillage.com/topics/fitness/0,,165506,00.html
Thanks so much for all your great words of wisdom .. Sure do appreciate them :)
~Hugs~
Renee
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