I've begun the process of developing my new body. I had as one of my resolutions to go from 225 to 199.

Well I finally begun the process 2 weeks ago. I've begun by:

1) hanging my meal portions;
2) Greatly reducing sweets from my diet. Especially refined sugar products.
3) Increased my water intake,
4) Begun taking the Melaluca Gold Pack of vitamins,
5) Added meal replacement bars for the late afternoon snack,
6) Added Jello and lowfat Yougurt to the meal mix to replace the fatty sweets.

As of this morning I'm down to 219 after only 2 weeks.

I'm going to add the gym and running next week. I'm expecting to be down to 210-205 by the time I run the Peachtree.

I'm b-a-c-k!!!!!!!

Well that is all good news.

Running will bust up fat like nothing you've ever seen. However most people can't tell you about it because they aren't runners. Just remember your goals when you feel like quiting for no good reason - and listen to music if you can (while keeping safety in mind) because that helps too.

While in undergrad I started running. I had the unfortunate problem of continuously loosing weight when I wasn’t even trying - but those days are gone. About mid spring, I will start running on the mall about 2 times a week.

That jello idea sounds like a winner. I will try it

You may wanna nix the white foods too.

I fell out of my gym habits last summer and am really pissed at myself...I had lost 10 pounds to that point.

Ever since I gave up beef for Lent, I noticed a small difference, lost about five pounds. I might stick to that diet, and start bringing more food from home, stop eating so much from the vending machine, then eventually get back into the gym.

I just bought a much needed treadmill. Will this firm up the rump fast? I have an elliptical trainer but I can only last about :38

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Originally posted by #1FAMUAN:
I just bought a much needed treadmill. Will this firm up the rump fast?

Squats will firm up the backside.

Lunges too.

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Originally posted by FAMUGAL:

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Originally posted by #1FAMUAN:
I just bought a much needed treadmill. Will this firm up the rump fast?

Squats will firm up the backside.

Lunges too.

Do yo' thang shabooka...do yo' thang!!

Treadmills are great, if you use them. I'm a runner, and I'm on my 5th treadmill. I run two to three miles six days a week.

Start out with a program that you can adhere too, like walking 30 minutes a day four to five days a week. Listen to your body, it will tell you when to take a rest. I firmly believe that exercising in the morning yields the best results. Understand that losing weight and keeping it off requires a lifestyle change. Change is the key word. Drink plenty of water, stay away from sodas, junk food, and fried chicken that other folks cook. If you a beer drinker (like me), drink a light beer (Amstel Light is off the hook).

And eat cereal. Instead of eating a big breakfast, eat a bowl of cereal in the morning. It will fill you up, and clean you out.

Make changes down the line with your eating and exercise habits. Count your calories. When you look at those calories being burned on a treadmill, no way will you eat a slice of pound cake that contains 400 plus calories when you know you have to run 3 miles to burn that pound cake off.

Good luck.

I need to firm up my mid section....crunches on the stability ball help, but is there something else I can add on to help??

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Originally posted by Ms MEAC:
I need to firm up my mid section....crunches on the stability ball help, but is there something else I can add on to help??

Cardio, at least 25 minutes of it.

^^^Doin that, eating differently, but not seeing any changes...I'm getting discouraged.

Ms Meac,

to get rid of your tummy you have to practically STARVE yourself. i suggest you increase the cardio and eat smaller portions of food. if possible try taking a pilates or yoga class twice a week which definitely develops your core-abs and back.

i don't eat anything with "fat" in it after 800. when you get hungry late at night, remember that apples, plums and grapes are your friend.

you can do all the crunches in the world, but it's a total waste if you aren't eating right.

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Originally posted by Ms MEAC:
I need to firm up my mid section....crunches on the stability ball help, but is there something else I can add on to help??

adding on to what DK and NSU ALUM said...

a fat-burning cardio with an emphasis on the stomach area
don't eat after 7:00 p.m. if you can help it
reverse situps
work your obliques by doing alternate
elbow-to-knee crunches
and DON"F FORGET TO DRINK WATER!!!!

FAMUGAL

post some pics of your tummy and share the results of all your hard work.

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Originally posted by NSU Alum:
FAMUGAL

post some pics of your tummy and share the results of all your hard work.

No can do. I am not one to brag and show-off.

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Originally posted by FAMUGAL:

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Originally posted by NSU Alum:
FAMUGAL

post some pics of your tummy and share the results of all your hard work.

No can do. I am not one to brag and show-off.

Are you sure you're a Rattler?

This has gone from a talk about someone's health habits to a discussion about Famugal's @ss cheeks.

smh

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Originally posted by tonystark:
This has gone from a talk about someone's health habits to a discussion about Famugal's @ss cheeks.

smh

RIF...

We were talking about her stomach. Her cheeks we'll get to later.

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Originally posted by The Dark Knight:

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Originally posted by FAMUGAL:

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Originally posted by NSU Alum:
FAMUGAL

post some pics of your tummy and share the results of all your hard work.

No can do. I am not one to brag and show-off.

Are you sure you're a Rattler?

Uh-yeah, 2nd generation to be exact.

However, I tend to be low-key on some things...

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Originally posted by tonystark:
This has gone from a talk about someone's health habits to a discussion about Famugal's @ss cheeks.

smh

Would you rather us talk abut YOUR azzcheeks?