"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