killing the muffin top

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Wed, 06-10-2009 - 9:34pm
I am trying my best to get rid of what I consider to be a muffin top. I don't know what else to call it. It just sits there a little above my jeans even though my stomach is flat. Is it hips? Is it lovehandles? My body type is kinda like a ruler. :-p I've been walking every day now for almost 2 weeks...I think it's slowly helping. Any advice?




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Thu, 06-11-2009 - 10:37pm
Yes, I am power walking. (I have a bum knee otherwise I'd be jogging.) I have added ankle weights to my walking as of today too. Thanks everyone :)




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Thu, 06-11-2009 - 10:59pm
That's wonderful you added some weights today pursefuzzle,
Hopefully it will all help too.
Think about trying th hula hoop too :)
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Thu, 06-11-2009 - 11:40pm
Careful with the ankle weights, they can throw off your gait and do more damage to your knees.

 


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Fri, 06-12-2009 - 10:50am
I *am* going to try it! It seems that it might be able to give a glute workout if contracting the muscles while hula-ing. What's your experience?

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Fri, 06-12-2009 - 1:47pm
Oh great to hear lakeontario,
Well it hurts after awhile .. next day actually
A good thing I know, LOL
One of the gals here can run with hers & go both directions ::gasp::
Practicing daily, often, helps
Let us know how you do after you try it :)
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Fri, 06-12-2009 - 4:14pm
I actually bought one at Target today. I cannot get it to stay up for the life of me. I'll practice over the weekend :o).

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Sat, 06-13-2009 - 12:01am
Keep practicing .. it does take time,
Let us know how you do after the weekend :)
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Sat, 06-13-2009 - 2:26pm

Hiya there & welcome to F & H,
Hope you got the answers you wanted from everyone else (I am a bit behind replying

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Tue, 06-16-2009 - 4:37pm
thanks guys! I've added arm weights to my power walking for the past couple days and honestly my buns are burning! lol. Hoping to see the difference soon! :)




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Tue, 06-16-2009 - 5:18pm
Good luck to you!
You know you are working something when you feel the burn.

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