Fifty fat and frustrated

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Registered: 08-26-2008
Fifty fat and frustrated
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Tue, 08-26-2008 - 11:30am

I turned fifty this year....no biggy.....right!?!?!?


Wrong, I swear my metabolism has gone on strike!!!!

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Registered: 01-03-2001
Sat, 08-30-2008 - 8:28pm

Hi Ruth.Congratulations on the weight you have already

Miss P




 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 08-31-2008 - 11:31am

Ruth:

Lori

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Registered: 09-17-2003
Sun, 08-31-2008 - 1:53pm

thank you both for writing.

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Registered: 02-27-2001
Mon, 09-01-2008 - 11:06pm
Hi.
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Registered: 09-17-2003
Tue, 09-02-2008 - 1:21pm

Oh my Gosh, I just don't get it.

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Registered: 02-27-2001
Tue, 09-02-2008 - 9:47pm
Ruth, do not.... I repeat, DO NOT eat only fruits and vegetables.
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Registered: 09-17-2003
Wed, 09-03-2008 - 2:37pm

Nancy, you are absolutely right and I thank you so much for your input.

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Registered: 11-15-2007
Thu, 09-04-2008 - 11:37am

Hello, Ruth and welcome to the board. I read this post and I have to admire you for exercising so diligently.


Yes, make sure you eat lean protein...very important for weight loss. I did read that eating an apple before each meal helps a lot with cutting your appetite and get more fiber in. Whole grain, high fiber foods are important too.


I am a certified fitness instructor and if you would like a suggestion, I have one for you. You are actually working too hard when you exercise if your heart rate is that high. You are no longer working aerobically when you go over your target heart rate that much. It is better to stay in your target heart rate zone or do intervals. Go all out for a few minutes than do a "recovery" section. This not only burns the most calories, it shakes up your metabolism. You can do "steady" state or bell curve too as a cross training tool. It is also important to use weights/strength exercises at least 2 to 3 times a week. The more muscle you have (which weighs more than fat but burns up more calories at rest and takes up less inches) will aid in your weight loss goal.


I do know a number of people who actually lost weight when they cut back on the intensity of their workouts and did more moderate ones in between the more intense ones. It always amazes me when I hear it. Also a day or two of rest a week is important. (This could be active rest if you can't not exercise...like a leisurely walk, gardening, etc)


Hope that helps. Keep up the amazing work and you will succeed with getting to your goal.


Email me anytime for help...


Grace


fitness4health@yahoo.com


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Be like a postage stamp.  Stick to it until you get there.

Bob Proctor

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Registered: 09-17-2003
Thu, 09-04-2008 - 12:46pm
I am so grateful to everyone here.
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Registered: 11-15-2007
Thu, 09-04-2008 - 2:23pm

I am glad I could help Ruth. I always felt the target heart rate was way too low for me too. Mine goes especially high when I teach a class...lower when I participate. Also, everyone is a little different and you could have a little higher heart rate for your age but 180 would be way too high in any case. Personally, I like a nice 150 range and I am 59 but 140 to 150 is what I try to shoot for.

I hope it works. And, you only have to do 12 to 15 minutes worth of strength. Try doing one set of about 12 reps for each body part...let's say bicep curls...and use the heaviest weight you can so that the last rep is a real struggle. IT WORKS especially if you are short on time. You could substitute one 1/2 hour session of cardio for a weight session. If you keep moving between exercises, your heart rate will enter your target heart range. Just a thought...

Good luck...
Grace


Be like a postage stamp.

Be like a postage stamp.  Stick to it until you get there.

Bob Proctor