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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Huzzah! You are also an inspiration on the thread. Love the positive affirmation.
I guess I should use my kettlebells! Thanks for posting that. Quote:
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05-15-11, 09:53 AM | |
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Kansas
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I'm loving this thread.
I started exercising when I was 35 and I'm 43 now. If you go to my profile, I've uploaded some of my before and after pictures. There was no magic formula for me. Diet is very important for me to maintain, as is exercising consistently. I like and do a variety of workouts, from Jillian to Tony to barre. In my 2011 picture you can see that I'm up about 8-10 pounds from my original "after" picture. Right now I would say I'm a little softer than I'd like but I'm in good health, which is most important to me, so I'm not complaining (too much ). Debbie |
05-15-11, 10:31 AM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NC
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I am turning 48 this year.
I started exercising in the late 90s before and after my son was born. While in grad school, I was still skinny. Fast forward to my employment at the Big Blue. Then bam, my weight changed from 96 to 126 (5'2.5"). Cafeteria food and wealth were not good to me. Hahaha, I can afford to eat anything. From being a poor grad school student, you probably kno what I mean. In 2005, I lost the weight until I was 99 lbs. I finally realized that diet is important in weight loss. It does not matter how many workout systems I own, if I don't watch what I eat, I will not lose the weight. The weight loss was for a 3 week trip to Europe. Right now, my motivating factor is to stay as healthy and mobile as possible thru old age. I am maintaining at around 103 - 107. I plan to get back down to the low 100s by end of the year. |
05-15-11, 10:38 AM | |
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Massachusetts
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<<Right now, my motivating factor is to stay as healthy and mobile as possible thru old age. >>
This is what I am working for. I want to be as fit as I can be for as long as I can be otherwise quality of life would diminish greatly for me. |
05-15-11, 10:54 AM | |
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: michigan
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If I lift heavy, I also get very hungry and eat heavy. I have found that lighter weights and moderate cardio are best for my weight-loss. I throw in heavy weights or indoor/outdoor chores when I know I will be eating more. Once I achieve my goal weight, I will use more heavy weights to help maintain. Peggy
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05-15-11, 11:01 AM | |
Join Date: May 2008
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But what instructors do to look great has nothing to do with genetics. Most of them are pretty active and pay close attention to what they eat. IMO, it's the diet factor that trips us up and keeps from reaching our visible goals. If you want to look really good, it takes more than just exercise.
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