Re: Want to be my ideal size 6

guest — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:50:44 GMT

I would have to agree with Strangerthanfitness. Additionally though, it is absolutely imperative that you start to strength train, or the wieght will never come off. When you lose a lot of weight as you stated you already have, your body loses both fat and muscle. The problem with that is that as you lose muscle your metabolism slows down, eventhough you've lost weight. This is the most common reason people plateau in their weight loss. By adding even a moderate amount (read:at least 20 minutes three times a week) of weight training, you can reverse the muscle loss, speed up your metabolism, and shape your new body the way you want it. While a personal trainer is always great for beginners, you can find a lot of valuable books on proper lifting technique if a trainer is outside your budget. Just remember for a beginner, the biggest muscle groups are the best to start with (like legs, chest and back), and simple multi-muscle exercises are the easiest to adjust to (like squats, lunges, pushups, and pullups). I hope this helps!!

Dottie

CEP, NASM-CPT

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Re: Want to be my ideal size 6