1. Posted by lochomi on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 1:52 pm PDT

thank you so much now i'll try my best to love muscles. this is really good advivce {loveth offor} age {14}

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2. Posted by Catnap on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 3:58 pm PDT

Gabby gives us another absolute truth. I started walking a year ago, running 6 months ago, but I also ramped up my strength training. I strength train for muscle power - but I don't look anything like a bodybuilder. I don't only want muscle tone, I want my muscles to have actual strength and help me build bone density to avoid osteoporosis. Now I have trouble eating enough to maintain my weight, even on weeks when I don't get much cardio in! It is not a problem I ever thought I would have. My muscles need more fuel than I'm used to eating, especially since I eat mostly good-for-you food, so I don't have to constantly deny myself. Women - get strong, you'll love the results!

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3. Posted by whiteoakmiracle on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 5:53 pm PDT

Muscles rock!

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4. Posted by Sheila B on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 5:54 pm PDT

My metabolism is nil. I play tennis 3 to 4 times a week. 4-5 hours in a week. I walk a lot during the day at work and don't eat all that bad, but the pounds don't budge. I just turned 50 this year and when I was in my teens, I couldn't put on weight and I was less active then. What will give me a boost? Dr said I'm healthy other than my body absorbs very little iron. Don't want to be a frumpy ol' woman. ha

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5. Posted by whiteoakmiracle on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 6:06 pm PDT

YEAH, Muscles Rock!

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6. Posted by Trace on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 6:09 pm PDT

this is so true, when i was in my 20's i lifted alot. now that i am in my 30's and i stopped lifting (lazyness) this making me gain weight. so i have started this group power class at my gym and it has made a great diff, so yeah to the muscle. i wonder if i can get back to the way i was in my 20's??? haha

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7. Posted by Trace on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 6:10 pm PDT

this is so true, when i was in my 20's i lifted alot. now that i am in my 30's and i stopped lifting (lazyness) this making me gain weight. so i have started this group power class at my gym and it has made a great diff, so yeah to the muscle. i wonder if i can get back to the way i was in my 20's??? haha

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8. Posted by Catnap on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 6:21 pm PDT

luvs2dance: You will benefit greatly from strength training!! I started again by trying out exercise routines from magazines that either used small dumbbells or your own body weight as resistance. I did it while watching tv. Variety in your routine and proper form are important. There are videos/DVDs you could try; check out a good fitness magazine's website (Shape or Self) or independent site that rates the videos. Many people that are active and healthy do not have strong muscles - and that is what you need. The best way is some form of weightlifting.

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9. Posted by whiteoakmiracle on Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 8:01 pm PDT

34 take iron with vitamen c and water , wait an hour before you eat, that's what I had to do, it worked. Turns out all my other suppliments and healthy foods and beverages block iron!

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10. Posted by allesman on Wed, Jul 26, 2006, 6:04 am PDT

I started weight training about 2 1/2 years ago-it helped me to shed some 80 lbs. Now I'm not doing it as often, and see a huge difference. My weight fluctuates alot, but I notice I lose inches fast when I'm on a regular training schedule. There's nothing better for a woman to do - it helps so much both mentally & physicallY!

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11. Posted by macde on Wed, Jul 26, 2006, 7:00 am PDT

Ladies, advise a 43 year-old mom of 7 (kids ages 22 down to almost 5) on how to lose the belly-fat PLEASE. My concern at this point is developing Type II Diabetes, as well as high risk for heart disease (belly/abdominal fat). At this point in my life, I am ready to start taking care of myself. Note: In my late teens and 20's, I LOVED aerobics, step classes, etc. Now, I have to do exercise that doesn't put a lot of pressure on knee joints. (I'm hoping this problem resolves itself as I lose the weight, as I know excess weight puts pressure on all your joints). Please give me any advice on exercise programs that's working for you, both cardio as well as strength-training. Thank you most kindly.

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12. Posted by macde on Wed, Jul 26, 2006, 7:01 am PDT

Ladies, advise a 43 year-old mom of 7 (kids ages 22 down to almost 5) on how to lose the belly-fat PLEASE. My concern at this point is developing Type II Diabetes, as well as high risk for heart disease (belly/abdominal fat). At this point in my life, I am ready to start taking care of myself. Note: In my late teens and 20's, I LOVED aerobics, step classes, etc. Now, I have to do exercise that doesn't put a lot of pressure on knee joints. (I'm hoping this problem resolves itself as I lose the weight, as I know excess weight puts pressure on all your joints). Please give me any advice on exercise programs that's working for you, both cardio as well as strength-training. Thank you most kindly.

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13. Posted by macde on Wed, Jul 26, 2006, 7:01 am PDT

Ladies, advise a 43 year-old mom of 7 (kids ages 22 down to almost 5) on how to lose the belly-fat PLEASE. My concern at this point is developing Type II Diabetes, as well as high risk for heart disease (belly/abdominal fat). At this point in my life, I am ready to start taking care of myself. Note: In my late teens and 20's, I LOVED aerobics, step classes, etc. Now, I have to do exercise that doesn't put a lot of pressure on knee joints. (I'm hoping this problem resolves itself as I lose the weight, as I know excess weight puts pressure on all your joints). Please give me any advice on exercise programs that's working for you, both cardio as well as strength-training. Thank you most kindly.

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14. Posted by macde on Wed, Jul 26, 2006, 7:02 am PDT

I apologize for my double post.

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15. Posted by weighingin2 on Wed, Jul 26, 2006, 8:43 am PDT

We all know exercise boosts metaboblism, and on a regular basis, it keeps your metabolism working and burning longer and faster. I've been doing lonestartnow and was amazed when I saw in the workbook that it only takes an extra 10 calories a day for the average person to gain one pound of fat a year. They have lots of good tips on their free message board, and some of the statistics really point out how easy it is to gain weight, take in more calories than go out, and what types of calories are the worst. As an example of something you will all really hate--you have to walk the length of a football field to work off the calories in just one single M&M!

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