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I also wonder how much surplus calories people consume with heavier weights, referring more to those who say their appetite is increased when lifting heavy. I think some people would tend to really go overboard on cals and thus contribute to "bulk". Whereas is it really the less intense workout making someone bulk less or moreso the eating less.
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Judging from these responses it seems like the lighter type workouts we've been talking about are of more benefit to mesomorph type bodies. I am an ectomorph but I am going to take Donna's advice and just try it for a while - Classical Stretch, a little Ellen, Jessica, ballet tyoe workouts, walking outside. Maybe after a while I will be inspired to go back to adding some heavy weights in.
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04-28-15, 05:58 AM | |
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I'm a 5'2" endo, early 50's and apparently still a long way from menopause. My body tends to be muscular, even when I don't work out, so possibly I border on meso? (shrug) .... Anyway, I used to think running/walking and The Firm/AWT were my magic bullet. However, I quit working out for months last fall and basically looked the same by January except for a little change in my triceps & rear () .... and my clothing became much looser, not tighter! So I had to face the fact that it comes down to what I put in my mouth, not the workout .... Looking back, I only tend to get really ripped in my back and abs when I'm at my skinniest weight but, again, that had everything to do with low body fat, not with working out. Everything else just looks toned, not ripped, no matter what I do or how heavy or thin I am -- just as long as I get some toning in here & there. So I just focus on moving fairly consistently rather than getting results and, to move consistently, I have to enjoy the workout ..... It'd be fun to experiment with an Essentrics/Classical Stretch and walking rotation to see what happens! I live a very sedentary life aside from my workouts, so any movement is worthwhile movement.
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04-28-15, 06:17 AM | |
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Thank you everyone for adding details. It makes reading your stories not only more interesting but more relevant as well!
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04-28-15, 06:49 AM | ||
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I have to Keep my "Results" Expectations Low ...
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AAND, of course, at my age and with my stature and various concerns, I will modify. That said, cardio (if interesting and low impact) is my go-to. I've left exercise instructors scratching their heads in my wake ...
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