If anyone has questions or needs advice on eating/ training...

**amyt878** · 01-12-2008 06:03

Just thought I would lend a hand...I am not a personal trainer, but I am very into health and fitness and feel I have a lot to offer.
I am here...

**DALLASMUM** · 01-12-2008 13:03

i was wondering if you can answer a question for me, i have one of those pilates machine (it uses rubber bands to adjust tension and you also are using your body weight as well. would that be considered a weights type exercise?

i have just started losing weight and trying to find some toning exercises to go with my regular walking and yoga or should i say my attept at yoga coz im not very good at it, i was always the uncoordinated kid at school and i still am now.

Thanks heaps if you can help
Trish

**amyt878** · 02-12-2008 05:43

Originally Posted by DALLASMUM

i was wondering if you can answer a question for me, i have one of those pilates machine (it uses rubber bands to adjust tension and you also are using your body weight as well. would that be considered a weights type exercise?

i have just started losing weight and trying to find some toning exercises to go with my regular walking and yoga or should i say my attept at yoga coz im not very good at it, i was always the uncoordinated kid at school and i still am now.

Thanks heaps if you can help
Trish

I think it is great that you are trying to incorporate different things into your routine.
How much weight are you trying to lose?
Yoga is a great tool for your mind and also to loosen muscles and get a good all over stretch.
Pilates is excellent for elongating and great for the tummy!
To actually "tone" your body weights are your best bet.
If you cannot go to a gym and prefer to do things at home, you can buy a couple sets of dumbbells and I can help you with some exercises to "tone".
Toning is basically losing fat and replacing it with lean muscle mass. Weights are ideal for this.
Good Luck!

**Mum&bubs** · 02-12-2008 17:07

Hi

I've gained almost 10kgs in the last 3 months and I've noticed that my stomach and thighs are the one's taking the hit. Could you offer any good exercises that are targeted at weight loss for those areas?

**amyt878** · 03-12-2008 05:55

Originally Posted by Mum&bubs

Hi

I've gained almost 10kgs in the last 3 months and I've noticed that my stomach and thighs are the one's taking the hit. Could you offer any good exercises that are targeted at weight loss for those areas?

Hi

Well, we all seem to have our trouble spots where we gain weight first. For women, it is usually the lower half and for men usually their bellies.

There are no actual ways to "spot reduce", to lose weight, you have to lower your body fat... but, it can definitely be fixed...

What are you doing at the moment exercise wise?

I would recommend doing some cardio like HIIT... I'll post a link on what it is... basically you do short bursts and this REALLY works, it really melts off the fat. Of course, to lose weight your diet has to be in check. I don't believe in "diets", but just eating in moderation and picking the better choices. Let me know if you need help with that...

HIIT: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-in...erval_training

Weight are always key to changing your body shape. Cardio is great for your heart and also losing fat, but weights are what change the shape of your body and make it tighter. I can also help with this if you need it.

Let me know if this all makes sense...

**fiveofus** · 04-12-2008 22:06

Hi,

Just read the HIIT article and so going to do that!! Unfortunately I am limited to being able to use a treadmill at the moment as I need to fit my exercise in around 3 kids (one only 8 weeks old) and my DH's work hours don't help (I am a morning exerciser!)

I would love some inspiration for some healthy meal and snack options, especially lunch! I am not a sandwich fan and have been having a salad with eg tuna/egg etc for lunch but I am a) getting bored and b) wondering if salad is giving DS3 wind (still BF)....
Dinners we tend to do a lot of meat and vege (I have been trying to leave the sweet/potato off my plate). I need some inspiration for food that is good for a hungry DH, a 4yo, 2yo and BFing mum who would like to lose 15-20kgs! I love exercise, especially running (when I get the time!) but also love my food!!

Thanks!