Calling all my fitness gals!!!

WishfulRinne Posted: Dec 28, 2008 08:35 PM

Calling all my fitness gals!!!

HI! I need your advice. I have been eating so bad since thanksgiving. I want to start back on tract in Jan. I also want to look amazing in my bikini for my HM lol!!!

So far I exercise 5 days a week. 3 days I work out at the gym. I alternate between the tredmil and stationary bike. I will do 15-20 minutes each. Then I will do sets of free weights and the weight machine. 2days a week I go to a kickboxing class for an hour. I think I am doing pretty well in this dept. I could pump it up a little.

Food is where I need the most help. I try to eat healthy. My problem is that I am a very picky eater. I do not like seafood or vegetables. I love chicken and try to eat turkey meat as much as possible.

I need a good meal plan. I am pretty happy with my weight. I wont mind losing 5 or so pounds but what I hate is the fat in my stomach, hips and inner thighs area. No matter how much weight I have lost that fat has not gone anywhere. My pants and underwear cut into my hips and I hate it.

Any advice would be great. Sorry its so long or if I have shared too much! TIA!

MrsList09 Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:49 PM

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I find that when I have a lot of fiber (I get fiber chews to supplement) and drink a lot of water, my stomach flattens out significantly. It keeps down the bloating.

I have the same problem with my thighs. I haven't found anything to help except squats and lunges. If I could register for liposuction, I totally would!

grkbarbie Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:51 PM

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im me on aol - BXHX561.. any1.. i have amazing recipes and diff foods u can eat and drop weight.

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:51 PM

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This sounds like a question for Lauren - MrsDrinkH20!

MirabellaNYC Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:53 PM

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My trainer has me do some serious uphill walking on the treadmill....it is seriously THE BEST for slimming down the hips and burning fat. You should aim to do this anywhere from 3-5 times a week.

Treadmill time-1 hour

Alternate between speed of 3.8 at incline of 8 and
speed of 3.6 at an incline of 10.

Most importantly-DO NOT HOLD THE RAILS and bring a towel b/c you are gonna sweat your tushy off.

I've never had anything work so good for me, its more intense than running IMO..

grkbarbie Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:55 PM

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swim.. a lot. total body work out. but diet plays a huuuuge roll.

WishfulRinne Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:55 PM

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Posted by MrsDtoBe09

This sounds like a question for Lauren - MrsDrinkH20![/QUOTEI
I was hoping she would answer too!!! LOL

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:56 PM

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Posted by WishfulRinne

Posted by MrsDtoBe09

This sounds like a question for Lauren - MrsDrinkH20![/QUOTEI
I was hoping she would answer too!!! LOL

Fm her. She's awesome!

WishfulRinne Posted: Dec 28, 2008 09:57 PM

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Posted by MirabellaNYC

My trainer has me do some serious uphill walking on the treadmill....it is seriously THE BEST for slimming down the hips and burning fat. You should aim to do this anywhere from 3-5 times a week.

Treadmill time-1 hour

Alternate between speed of 3.8 at incline of 8 and
speed of 3.6 at an incline of 10.

Most importantly-DO NOT HOLD THE RAILS and bring a towel b/c you are gonna sweat your tushy off.

I've never had anything work so good for me, its more intense than running IMO..

Wow! an Hour? I do a 15min set on the tredmill of inclines and lunges but an hour of it! Jeez...I think I might die!!

MirabellaNYC Posted: Dec 28, 2008 10:29 PM

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Posted by WishfulRinne

Posted by MirabellaNYC

My trainer has me do some serious uphill walking on the treadmill....it is seriously THE BEST for slimming down the hips and burning fat. You should aim to do this anywhere from 3-5 times a week.

Treadmill time-1 hour

Alternate between speed of 3.8 at incline of 8 and
speed of 3.6 at an incline of 10.

Most importantly-DO NOT HOLD THE RAILS and bring a towel b/c you are gonna sweat your tushy off.

I've never had anything work so good for me, its more intense than running IMO..

Wow! an Hour? I do a 15min set on the tredmill of inclines and lunges but an hour of it! Jeez...I think I might die!!

You will work up to it..when I started I was doing 20 minutes (b/c its THAT crazy) but eventually you will get there. Even if you split it up into 2-30 minute sessions. Uphill walking is the best for pear shaped or hourglass girls, b/c it truly leans you out. You could also alternate it every other workout with the eliptical too.

MrsKtoBe Posted: Dec 28, 2008 10:40 PM

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Everyone is definitely right. I'm no expert but the only thing (after years of experimenting with kickboxing, kicking my own butt, praying to god for abs) that worked was changing machines every 3 weeks. I think ur body gets used to the machine and then it just stops working. So, the treadmill works but I wouldnt get too attached.

Amor2009 Posted: Dec 28, 2008 10:45 PM

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According to my gym coaches it really helps if you do speed intervals. Bring your heart rate up and then drop it down and continue doing it.

Also, I haven't tried this but there is a diet called 'the flat belly diet' which I believe is sponsered by prevention magazine. Its basically eating healthier but adding a 'Mufa' (mono unsaturated fatty acids) to each meal. Also, accoring to that diet you should try and cut out as much caffine as possible because that makes you bloated. (but I need coffee)