Starting over!

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Registered: 03-04-2005
Starting over!
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Thu, 04-07-2005 - 9:43am
Good morning.
New to the board... and need some help. I'm 34 and in desperate need to be fit and at my goal weight by the time I hit 35... July 31st. I've decided to search down a support group online and this group seems like a good fit (haha... no pun intended).
Prior to the birth of my daughter I was going to the gym 5 days a week and was fit and happy with my appearance. That was almost two years ago and I haven't been able to get movitated again. My current weight is okay - 134 lbs (I'm at the same weight as pre-baby), but I am one big flabby mess. I'd like to lose about 9 lbs and tone up.
Well, that's my story.
Looking forward to "getting fit in my 30s!"
J
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Registered: 12-04-2003
In reply to: jrm123
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 11:38am

Hey J!!

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Registered: 04-09-2003
In reply to: jrm123
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 11:45am

Nice to meet you! I have the hardest time getting motivated to exercise too. I could be a lost cause I'm not sure. I have like 7 lbs. to go and I'm stuck. I just know if I could get myself moving on a regular basis it would be cake to get off. However, I have excuse after excuse. Hoping you'll have some great ideas to add to my non existent regimen. lol


Nice to have you here, I'm sure you will find lots of inspiration and new ideas that will fit with your needs.


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Registered: 10-26-2004
In reply to: jrm123
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 11:52am

Welcome, this is a great board. I am sure you'll enjoy being involved.

Lorie

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Registered: 08-18-2003
In reply to: jrm123
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 12:14pm

Hi J and welcome to the board.

~~ Steffy ~~
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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: jrm123
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 12:41pm

Hi Jodi- welcome to the 30's board! This place is wonderful ;-)


Have you thought of how you are going to "tone" up? Join a gym, workout video's?? If you've any questions -ask away!


Looking forward to posting with you-

~IslandGirl


*** Moderation Is Key ***


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Registered: 12-28-2004
In reply to: jrm123
Thu, 04-07-2005 - 12:53pm

Hi J, I'm Ginger. You sound just like me. I'm 34, 5'7" and my highest weight was 137.5 pounds. My goal is 125. I'll tell you what my trainer is telling me in a nut shell.

1. warm up 5 minutes
2. stretch the area you're going to workout 5 minutes
3. 30-45 min a day cardio every day
4. weight train different parts each day. Exapmple: Arms and shoulders, next day could be abs, next lower body and rotate this routine while doing cardio every day.
5. stretch to cool down
6. drink 128oz water each day plus 16oz more for the hour you workout. This flushes out the toxic fat and excess salt.
7. eat veggies and protein. No simple carbs, bread, sugar or sodas. basically nothing white or starchy.

I just started this three days ago and have already lost 1" in my waist and 3 pounds! It must work. She said that the water being upped is what did this for me.

Ginger

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Registered: 03-29-2005
In reply to: jrm123
Fri, 04-08-2005 - 1:28pm

Hi J and welcome! Looking forward to hearing about your progress!


-Lyddi

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Registered: 05-17-2004
In reply to: jrm123
Fri, 04-08-2005 - 5:23pm
Hi J:

Welcome to the board.

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