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beeswing September 19th, 2003 07:22 PM

"Ideal weight" followup
 
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Thanks, folks, for your input. I haven't been able to keep up with the
thread today (or even see if there's been any more responses), but
I've certainly taken into consideration the posts I have read.

My weight is back up a pound since yesterday (normal fluctuation,
obviously), and I'm actually rather pleased to be this side of 106.
Because of a number of factors, I'd set my most recent goal at 106,
and I've reached it. I feel good at this weight and would like to stay
approximately at it. I don't need to lose more. So I agree with folks
there.

I also agree that the way past the tummy bulge is through exercise (or
acceptance!), not further weight loss. For me, for now, taking on yoga
is a big step, and it's a step in the right direction. I'd like to
stick with that (plus continue with the crunches and the few other
exercises I've taken on) and adjust to that rather than add something
further (such as weighlifting) at the moment. I've already
strenghtened muscles, improved my balance, and shrunk my waistline a
bit, so I can see progress. If that doesn't do enough, I'll have to
consider this issue further -- but not right now.

beeswing

Jayjay September 19th, 2003 07:30 PM

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On 19 Sep 2003 11:22:57 -0700, (beeswing) wrote:

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Thanks, folks, for your input. I haven't been able to keep up with the
thread today (or even see if there's been any more responses), but
I've certainly taken into consideration the posts I have read.

My weight is back up a pound since yesterday (normal fluctuation,
obviously), and I'm actually rather pleased to be this side of 106.
Because of a number of factors, I'd set my most recent goal at 106,
and I've reached it. I feel good at this weight and would like to stay
approximately at it. I don't need to lose more. So I agree with folks
there.

I also agree that the way past the tummy bulge is through exercise (or
acceptance!), not further weight loss. For me, for now, taking on yoga
is a big step, and it's a step in the right direction. I'd like to
stick with that (plus continue with the crunches and the few other
exercises I've taken on) and adjust to that rather than add something
further (such as weighlifting) at the moment. I've already
strenghtened muscles, improved my balance, and shrunk my waistline a
bit, so I can see progress. If that doesn't do enough, I'll have to
consider this issue further -- but not right now.

beeswing


Baby steps are always a good way to approach changes. :-) What you
are doing is taking baby steps towards exercise.

Good luck!

Beeswing September 20th, 2003 02:03 AM

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Jayjay wrote:

Baby steps are always a good way to approach changes. :-) What you
are doing is taking baby steps towards exercise.

Good luck!


Thanks, Jayjay. I really appreciate the support.

beeswing




Barbara Hirsch September 20th, 2003 04:07 AM

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On 19 Sep 2003 11:22:57 -0700, (beeswing) wrote:

I also agree that the way past the tummy bulge is through exercise (or
acceptance!), not further weight loss. For me, for now, taking on yoga
is a big step, and it's a step in the right direction. I'd like to
stick with that (plus continue with the crunches and the few other
exercises I've taken on) and adjust to that rather than add something
further (such as weighlifting) at the moment. I've already
strenghtened muscles, improved my balance, and shrunk my waistline a
bit, so I can see progress. If that doesn't do enough, I'll have to
consider this issue further -- but not right now.


This sounds much more sensible, and much more likely to get you where
you want to go.

Good luck with your new program.


Barbara Hirsch, Publisher
OBESITY MEDS AND RESEARCH NEWS
The latest in obesity research and weight loss drug development
http://www.obesity-news.com/

Jennifer Austin September 20th, 2003 04:10 AM

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"Jayjay" wrote in message
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Thanks, folks, for your input. I haven't been able to keep up with the
thread today (or even see if there's been any more responses), but
I've certainly taken into consideration the posts I have read.

My weight is back up a pound since yesterday (normal fluctuation,
obviously), and I'm actually rather pleased to be this side of 106.
Because of a number of factors, I'd set my most recent goal at 106,
and I've reached it. I feel good at this weight and would like to stay
approximately at it. I don't need to lose more. So I agree with folks
there.

I also agree that the way past the tummy bulge is through exercise (or
acceptance!), not further weight loss. For me, for now, taking on yoga
is a big step, and it's a step in the right direction. I'd like to
stick with that (plus continue with the crunches and the few other
exercises I've taken on) and adjust to that rather than add something
further (such as weighlifting) at the moment. I've already
strenghtened muscles, improved my balance, and shrunk my waistline a
bit, so I can see progress. If that doesn't do enough, I'll have to
consider this issue further -- but not right now.

beeswing


Baby steps are always a good way to approach changes. :-) What you
are doing is taking baby steps towards exercise.

Good luck!


I really do attribute yoga to helping me ease into more exercise. It also
gave me the stress relief and balance I needed to deal with weight loss.
One of the women in my yoga class commented on how nicely defined my arms
are getting - I showed her the vinyasa that I do pretty regularly (forward
bend - plank - up dog - down dog). I give the credit to yoga and Curves.

Stick with it beeswing and you will definitely see results. Try the boat
pose for the abs :) (the reverse plank is the counter move).

Jennifer



Beeswing September 20th, 2003 04:53 AM

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Barbara Hirsch wrote:

This sounds much more sensible, and much more likely to get you where
you want to go.

Good luck with your new program.


Thanks, Barbara.

beeswing

Beeswing September 20th, 2003 04:58 AM

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Jennifer Austin wrote:

I really do attribute yoga to helping me ease into more exercise. It also
gave me the stress relief and balance I needed to deal with weight loss.


It's helping me most at decreasing the tightness in my neck and shoulders,
which has always been a problem area for me.

One of the women in my yoga class commented on how nicely defined my arms
are getting - I showed her the vinyasa that I do pretty regularly (forward
bend - plank - up dog - down dog). I give the credit to yoga and Curves.


Well, I've learned Downward Dog...I don't recognize the rest. :) Congrats on
the compliment!

Stick with it beeswing and you will definitely see results. Try the boat
pose for the abs :) (the reverse plank is the counter move).


Boat pose? Haven't gotten there yet, but I'll keep my eye out for it.

Thanks for the support.

beeswing



Jennifer Austin September 20th, 2003 05:10 AM

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"Beeswing" wrote in message
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Boat pose? Haven't gotten there yet, but I'll keep my eye out for it.

Thanks for the support.

beeswing

Here's the boat pose: http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/489_1.cfm

It took me a while to be able to do this and hold it and my legs are not as
straight as the person in the picture. One day the instructor said hold for
4 breaths and I did and I was completely amazed because I hadn't even done
the pose for a number of months prior to that.

The Yoga Journal website is a great resource. Just don't try to push beyond
your ability. My instructor says those people in the pictures are dancers
and are more flexible than the majority of the planet so we shouldn't be
intimidated if we can't bend like they do.

Jennifer





Jennifer Austin September 20th, 2003 01:26 PM

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"Ignoramus16012" wrote in message
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Beeswing, make sure that you do not strengthen your hip flexors at the
expense of the opposing muscle, hip extender. Disbalance in opposing
muscle strength is known to cause pains, in that instance, lower back
pains. Try to train all muscles in balance. I got this tip from the
navy seal training book.

i

All moves in yoga have counter positions just for that purpose. Take a
class sometime ig...my class is full of men.

Jennifer




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