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As far as changes, I started with one change to my diet per week and a goal just to do 20-30 minutes a day, and walking my dog. It's never a strenuous walk~just moving. That's what started me on my journey back to a healthy weight for me.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
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I got the best results the first time with pilates and classic Firm workouts, I literally jumped out of bed eager to work out every morning and loved every minute of it. I worked out daily. I was in my early 20s and didn't seem to have to worry about food intake. Aesthetically I was tiny and muscular everywhere, but it was mostly my morale that made me so nostalgic for this time. But then some big life events derailed me.
The second time I got great results was a couple of years ago around 30, I got really into barre (I worked out just about daily), and was able to clean up my eating for the first time in my life. One of the many things I love about barre, is that it really doesn't increase your appetite. (No, it doesn't burn many calories either, but the calories saved/avoided is more efficient for me than calories burned). I wasn't literally jumping out of bed this time , but I was pretty thrilled that for the first time in my life I had my eating down (I was overweight as a child and teen). Aesthetically I wasn't quite as cut as the first time around, but I was still pretty slim and my legs looked amazing, maybe even better than the first time. Once again, I was totally in the zone and thrilled but then some big life events detailed me. Now that life has calmed down (at least compared to last year) I've been trying to get back to my clean eating with barre. I quickly got the exercise part back - I LOVE exercise - and eating is mostly good but still really trying hard, I gained a little over 10 pounds in the last couple of years and I'm really trying to turn it around. Looking back I know I just have to live it and enjoy it (once I'm in the zone I'm golden), and the results will follow, but the process of getting back into the zone is still tedious and frustrating.
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02-10-17, 05:24 PM | |
Join Date: Feb 2005
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The best shape I was in was around '93? I was using the Firm Classics and then Tortoise/Hare, and then I started biking to work (about 30 mi. round trip). I ate fairly cleanly, but not perfectly. In '96 I was pregnant with our first child and have never been as fit again. For many years I remained strong doing vids (venturing out from The Firm by now), but still increased in size. Now I am starting all over again from the worst shape of my life~in size and strength.
I still have young children and prefer vids at home, but (again~so sorry!) after reading _Younger Next Year_ I can see that my future when my children are grown will be the gym for further connection to people. Jeanne Marie, thank you for always being a picture of grace.
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02-10-17, 10:16 PM | |
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minnesota
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I'm probably in the best shape I've been since having kids. I just finished my Level 4 Essentrics certification. I've been doing Essentrics/CS exclusively for years and just took it to the next level preparing for exams and teaching.
I teach 5 classes/week and on my non teaching days I do more of it. I also walk and ski. I think it's a matter of just finding what you like to do and stick with it. And as far as nutrition...you can't expect results without addressing how you're fueling your body.
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