I'm quietly sneaking back in here ...

[Soberjulie]

This room of QuitTrain scares me.

Wait.

Scares isn't the right word.

 

Much like becoming a non-smoker, developing a completely healthy lifestyle is somewhat intimidating.

 

I can't decide what I want more: donuts, cake and French fries.....or my size 6-8 figure back

[bakon]

I like big butts.

This I can't deny...

[Soberjulie]

I like big butts.

This I can't deny...

Ok. Ok.

I kinda like big butts too.

It's the spare tire that's cramping my style

[beacon]

For me it is an endless battle against the urge to drown myself in food.  Anyway, hi! Today I rode my bike outside and I am doing weight watchers online

[skillfulabbot]

Hey Julie

 

I keep telling myself I going to start pumping iron again, but don't be like me...  I've been saying it until the cows home, and they're still out to pasture!!

 

Good luck on your journey into a healthy lifestyle!

[Petra]

Sounds like you are moving in the right direction!  And we're happy to see you!

 

My body problem is strength.  I've become a total weakling.  I keep "trying" to get back to the gym, but "something" always distracts.  The lack of muscle in my body is really getting pretty sad.  I really need to do something soon. 

[Sazerac]

Great to see you here, Julie.  Really Great.

[Boo]

I keep telling myself I going to start pumping iron again, but don't be like me...  I've been saying it until the cows home, and they're still out to pasture!!

 

My body problem is strength.  I've become a total weakling.  I keep "trying" to get back to the gym, but "something" always distracts.  The lack of muscle in my body is really getting pretty sad.  I really need to do something soon. 

 

You don't need to spend as much time in the gym as you may think to make real strength gains.  For beginners and people just getting back into strength training, three full-body workouts a week consisting solely of multi-joint compound lifts will yield great results.  A sensible beginner's program will not look like much on paper, but you will see and feel the results.

 

Here's a link that lays out the program I started with.  I'm still using the same basic format only with a 5X5 sets/reps plan.

 http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/

[Doreensfree]

You don't need to spend as much time in the gym as you may think to make real strength gains.  For beginners and people just getting back into strength training, three full-body workouts a week consisting solely of multi-joint compound lifts will yield great results.  A sensible beginner's program will not look like much on paper, but you will see and feel the results.

 

Here's a link that lays out the program I started with.  I'm still using the same basic format only with a 5X5 sets/reps plan.

 http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/the-beginner-weight-training-workout-routine/

Clever and fit.....what's not to love ...

[El Bandito]

Hey Joolz...

 

Good to see you. You'll crack it in no time....

[Jenny]

I feel your pain.  I started at a gym (for the first time in my life) back in March.  I must say that the results thus far have been incredible.  My body shape has totally changed even thought the results on the scale have been more minimal.  Weight training is the key to success. IMO

[bakon]

That is truly a beginners routine. Not much there and squats are a young persons exercise.

 

I prefer a push or pull split currently but have gone through several routines.

 

With age comes the realization that I will not be a body builder or a power lifter. I stay with medium weight and less than 10 reps (except abs). Medium meaning I can do more than 6 reps and if I can do 10 then it's too light.

But exercises are push (chest shoulders tri) or pull (back bi. And this in abs).

Legs are walking biking or elipical. I have good knees for my age and only because I don't squat or play football with them. Leg press and leg curl would be on list in winter when not active outside.

Three exercises per body part. 4 sets.

Cut all that in half for beginner and work up as strength increases.

Time. 1 hour per work out. Rest is 1 minute between sets. Warm up of five minutes elipical and of 1 set of 15/20 per body part with 3/4 of work out weight. That's it. Just move and get heart pumping. If you don't walk out sweating then you wasted your time.

[ArmedNAruba]

...but it all starts (and ends) in the kitchen.

[bakon]

Big thing as we age for sure. I could eat anything 20 years ago and couldn't gain a pound if I tried

[Sazerac]

Walk walk walk

Eat good fresh veg and fruit.

Eat nothing 'prepared' by a multinational corporation.

Frequent Sex (Stay on Top).

Have Fun and 

Smile.

Take Good Care of Yourself.

[Boo]

That is truly a beginners routine. Not much there and squats are a young persons exercise.

 

Nope.  "Not much there."  In the sense that there are not a lot of isolation exercises there, yes it's not a long list.  However, in the sense that every major muscle group is activated and by doing compound lifts you are not only gaining strength but also improved mobility and better central nervous system firing, the lifts that really matter are all there.  Once the foundation has been laid, isolation exercises are good to bring up lagging body parts or work on muscular imbalances.  You lay the foundation first, deal with secondary issues later.

 

"squats are a young persons exercise."  A deep squat performed with proper form and within the lifters ability is not bad for the knees or back.  The squat has taken a bad rap for years because people do not take time to perform them correctly.  Every year in America over 200,000 people injure themselves getting into or out of the bathtub or shower.  Clearly we should start advising people to cease bathing and showering.  The squat and deadlift are the two moves that produce far and away more bang for the buck than all the other lifts.  If you're serious about getting stronger, you owe it to yourself to learn how to do them correctly.  

[Sazerac]

Hashimoto's Disease (Not enough thyroid hormone, a form of hypothyroidism)

So began the journey of finding the correct dosage of medication.

That was in Jan/Feb.

The dosage still isn't right, but we're getting closer. Many of my symptoms have abated and I feel a lot better.

 

 

My daughter has Crone's and is a Foodie like me, poor thing

still,  she is managing really well.  

As with Hashimoto's, diet is very different (not really intuitive) and really important.

Hope you get the dosage adjusted soon, that will make a Big difference.

[Doreensfree]

Nope.  "Not much there."  In the sense that there are not a lot of isolation exercises there, yes it's not a long list.  However, in the sense that every major muscle group is activated and by doing compound lifts you are not only gaining strength but also improved mobility and better central nervous system firing, the lifts that really matter are all there.  Once the foundation has been laid, isolation exercises are good to bring up lagging body parts or work on muscular imbalances.  You lay the foundation first, deal with secondary issues later.

 

"squats are a young persons exercise."  A deep squat performed with proper form and within the lifters ability is not bad for the knees or back.  The squat has taken a bad rap for years because people do not take time to perform them correctly.  Every year in America over 200,000 people injure themselves getting into or out of the bathtub or shower.  Clearly we should start advising people to cease bathing and showering.  The squat and deadlift are the two moves that produce far and away more bang for the buck than all the other lifts.  If you're serious about getting stronger, you owe it to yourself to learn how to do them correctly.

 

Boo....you can come learn me to squat...anytime sweetheart.....come to think of it...you could show me how to shower too..Lol...

[Boo]

Boo....you can come learn me to squat...anytime sweetheart.....come to think of it...you could show me how to shower too..Lol...

 

Doreen, I must warn you, if I teach you to squat I will be barking orders at you.  Things like: get those hips back!  Don't let your knees close!  Drive that butt up!  You can go down further than that...Hey, wait a minute, I see what your up to.

 

"That's what she said."

[Doreensfree]

I hold my hands up...guilty as charged...