FLFinest85
New member
Hi everyone,
After months of lurking these forums for inspiration (which I have plenty of
), I now have the courage to seek your advice.
I am a 5'0, 26-year old female with a current weight of 109 pounds. I occasionally waver between 107-109 pounds, with my lowest achieved weight being 105 pounds.
My journey to a healthier lifestyle began in late May 2009 after I graduated from college. There, I never used to exercise. And given the convenient availability to high-processed meals (since I resided in the dormitory), I managed to gain a whooping 146 pounds! After looking at my graduation photographs, I decided that I wanted to make a change.
Now 37 pounds lighter and happier, my self-esteem couldn't be higher. Unfortunately, I still bear some fat in the typical "troubled areas" (i.e. mid-section, butt, thighs).
My exercise regimen consists of running on the treadmill (speed: 7.0) for 25 minutes followed by lifting 15-20 pound weights for 10 minutes (exercises include chest flys, shoulder presses, and lunges). On the days that I do not go to the gym, I pop in a Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper DVD and use 5 pound dumbbells and a medium resistance band.
For nutrition, I completely cut out soda, although I occasionally have the tempting candies and fruit punches. I am looking to get back on track with my discipline and gradually cut those out as well. I should drink more water than I am, too.
I understand that it is impossible to spot reduce, but is fat-burning as slow as a process as I am experiencing? I assume that my body has grown accustomed to my exercise and nutrition and thus wants to hold on to the fat? If so, how can I change up my exercise and nutrition so that I can achieve (and hopefully maintain) my goal weight of 103 pounds?
I appreciate any advice given. Thanks!
FLFinest85
After months of lurking these forums for inspiration (which I have plenty of
), I now have the courage to seek your advice. I am a 5'0, 26-year old female with a current weight of 109 pounds. I occasionally waver between 107-109 pounds, with my lowest achieved weight being 105 pounds.
My journey to a healthier lifestyle began in late May 2009 after I graduated from college. There, I never used to exercise. And given the convenient availability to high-processed meals (since I resided in the dormitory), I managed to gain a whooping 146 pounds! After looking at my graduation photographs, I decided that I wanted to make a change.
Now 37 pounds lighter and happier, my self-esteem couldn't be higher. Unfortunately, I still bear some fat in the typical "troubled areas" (i.e. mid-section, butt, thighs).
My exercise regimen consists of running on the treadmill (speed: 7.0) for 25 minutes followed by lifting 15-20 pound weights for 10 minutes (exercises include chest flys, shoulder presses, and lunges). On the days that I do not go to the gym, I pop in a Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper DVD and use 5 pound dumbbells and a medium resistance band.
For nutrition, I completely cut out soda, although I occasionally have the tempting candies and fruit punches. I am looking to get back on track with my discipline and gradually cut those out as well. I should drink more water than I am, too.
I understand that it is impossible to spot reduce, but is fat-burning as slow as a process as I am experiencing? I assume that my body has grown accustomed to my exercise and nutrition and thus wants to hold on to the fat? If so, how can I change up my exercise and nutrition so that I can achieve (and hopefully maintain) my goal weight of 103 pounds?
I appreciate any advice given. Thanks!
FLFinest85