Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 In a message dated 2/11/01 5:26:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, jaime mantesso writes: I know that some people on here have been doing the ab boot camp, and I just gave it a try after my cardio today. But I can't seem to grasp how to do the ones geared for the sides, obliques, any tips? It just seems really awkward. Yeah, it is awkward at first, but I think the trick is to remember that these aren't very large motions. Don't allow yourself to lower your shoulders completely, and think (really!) about contracting the abs. Its like forming a c-shape with the trunk of your body from hips to chest. It doesn't take a huge range of motion, just effort. There are other more extensive exercises for obliques that may make you think you're working harder, but be careful you're not using your hip flexor muscles and momentum to swing you up. Another word of caution: don't use extra weight (like a weight plate) unless you want to add size...and for most women I know, that's NOT what they want. Otherwise, you could ask a trainer to help you by watching and helping you correct form. Its hard to do that on email! Good luck. a "It is not economical to go to bed early to save the candles if the result is twins." -- Chinese Proverb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 , Yes, adding lemon to water is okay. If you use the juice, just make sure it is real lemon juice. I don't know the nutritional info on Crystal Light, but my understanding is that it doesn't have any nutritional value, just adds taste. If that is the case, you just count it as water. I haven't tried the Ab Bootcamp. I think you are referring to side crunches, which are very awkward. Just keep on until you feel more comfortable with them. I do an ab routine by published in a 1996 issue of Muscle Media 2000. Cheryl C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 Thanks a lot. Have you been doing the boot camp? Seeing results? I want my lower abs to be more defined that would be nice. >From: cavumine@... >Reply-bodyforlife >bodyforlife >Subject: Re: random questions >Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 22:45:38 EST > >In a message dated 2/11/01 5:26:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, jaime mantesso >writes: > > > > I know that some people on > > here have been doing the ab boot camp, and I just gave it a try after my > > cardio today. But I can't seem to grasp how to do the ones geared for >the > > sides, obliques, any tips? It just seems really awkward. > >Yeah, it is awkward at first, but I think the trick is to remember that >these >aren't very large motions. Don't allow yourself to lower your shoulders >completely, and think (really!) about contracting the abs. Its like >forming >a c-shape with the trunk of your body from hips to chest. It doesn't take >a >huge range of motion, just effort. There are other more extensive >exercises >for obliques that may make you think you're working harder, but be careful >you're not using your hip flexor muscles and momentum to swing you up. >Another word of caution: don't use extra weight (like a weight plate) >unless >you want to add size...and for most women I know, that's NOT what they >want. >Otherwise, you could ask a trainer to help you by watching and helping you >correct form. Its hard to do that on email! Good luck. >a > " It is not economical >to go to bed early to save the candles >if the result is twins. " >-- Chinese Proverb _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2001 Report Share Posted February 11, 2001 Thanks a lot. Have you been doing the boot camp? Seeing results? I want my lower abs to be more defined that would be nice. >From: cavumine@... >Reply-bodyforlife >bodyforlife >Subject: Re: random questions >Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 22:45:38 EST > >In a message dated 2/11/01 5:26:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, jaime mantesso >writes: > > > > I know that some people on > > here have been doing the ab boot camp, and I just gave it a try after my > > cardio today. But I can't seem to grasp how to do the ones geared for >the > > sides, obliques, any tips? It just seems really awkward. > >Yeah, it is awkward at first, but I think the trick is to remember that >these >aren't very large motions. Don't allow yourself to lower your shoulders >completely, and think (really!) about contracting the abs. Its like >forming >a c-shape with the trunk of your body from hips to chest. It doesn't take >a >huge range of motion, just effort. There are other more extensive >exercises >for obliques that may make you think you're working harder, but be careful >you're not using your hip flexor muscles and momentum to swing you up. >Another word of caution: don't use extra weight (like a weight plate) >unless >you want to add size...and for most women I know, that's NOT what they >want. >Otherwise, you could ask a trainer to help you by watching and helping you >correct form. Its hard to do that on email! Good luck. >a > " It is not economical >to go to bed early to save the candles >if the result is twins. " >-- Chinese Proverb _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2002 Report Share Posted November 24, 2002 Impatience - its the number one on the list of the " Ten Biggest Mistakes " list at: http://www.geocities.com/jgrrl2/mistakes.html Its that immediate gratification thing - but like you said there are subtle changes already happening. Give it the full 12 weeks then make any changes you think you overlooked. It didnt take you nine weeks to get fat why do you think it would take any less to lose it? Read over the section at Hussmans great website about 'How you really do change from the inside out' at: http://www.hussman.org/fitness/#inside Using flax or any EFA is like vitamins - you dont see immediate results - its over months usually. And yes they say when fat 'shifts' or becomes softer, its changing and on the move! Hopefully gone for good eh? ;-) <<joni>> *keeper of the links* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2002 Report Share Posted November 25, 2002 Hi! Joni is right about being patient...big changes in your body happen from the inside out. It does sound like you're making great strength gains, which mean you've definitely gained muscle. It may just be that your body takes a bit of time to get the fat off, or you may need to double check your diet. Why not post a day's meals for us to critique? Abs usually start peeking through around 15-18% bodyfat or so. For some, it's higher than that, for others, much lower. I know that I first started to see ab definition at about 22-23%, which is crazy high. You will, though, start to see definition from the top down, so what you're seeing in the mirror may very well be the beginnings of a six-pack Fat definitely shifts around and comes closer to the skin when your body's getting ready to shed it. It gets all globby-like and very jiggly. Keep drinking your water and you'll see it starting to dissipate. As for the popcorn, I'd stay away from microwave popcorn and popcorn in general. Microwave popcorn is processed and even though it's low fat, it still has a lot of oils and additives in it. Air-popped popcorn is better, but *technically* not authorized. Hope this helps! Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Bee or others, 1) I've never been out of the country before, nor on an airplane. How can I travel with my supplements? Travel case? Will I be able to pack Coconut oil? 2) Could a die-off symptom be an urge to have a cigarettte? 3) I've been on the diet for 18 days now and my skin has improved greatly. I have no infected hairs on my face, neck. I thought things would get worse because of die-off symptoms? 4) I bought an organic mustard that contains: Organic apple cider vinegar, organic mustard seed, and sea salt. Is this okay to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 > > Bee or others, > 1) I've never been out of the country before, nor on an airplane. How can I travel with my supplements? Travel case? Will I be able to pack Coconut oil? +++Hi Jeff. The best way to protect your supplements, coconut oil, etc. is to wrap each item individually in aluminum foil and packed in a suitcase with your " checked in " luggage (not carried on board with you), which helps protect them from the scanners. I wrap bottles of CO and CLO individually in plastic bags first, just in case they break. > > 2) Could a die-off symptom be an urge to have a cigarettte? +++It is very possible. > > 3) I've been on the diet for 18 days now and my skin has improved greatly. I have no infected hairs on my face, neck. I thought things would get worse because of die-off symptoms? +++That's great! But healing does have its ups and downs, so it isn't a steady uphill climb towards health, where you feel better and better every day. > > 4) I bought an organic mustard that contains: Organic apple cider vinegar, organic mustard seed, and sea salt. Is this okay to use? +++Sounds okay to me. The best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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