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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 |
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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 |
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"Jayjay" wrote in message ... x-no-archive: yes x-no-archive: yes 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"Beeswing" wrote in message ... x-no-archive: yes 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 |
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"Ignoramus16012" wrote in message ... 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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