Guest guest Posted May 7, 2003 Report Share Posted May 7, 2003 In a message dated 5/7/03 5:57:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, writes: Ruth, It is also a movie, on videotape Patty You're speaking of "Cheaper by the Dozen." It's being remade with Steve . Filming is going on in Santa , CA. Harper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Maybe I am riding on " newbie " progress as this lifestyle, this has only been a lifestyle for me for about years. I went from weighting 168 lbs to 135 and from a size 16/to a size 2/4 fighting thyoidism along the way.. I beg to differ that 10% body fat is not realistic for women. It depends on what you want/are comfortable with. I maintained 18-14% bf for most of last year and now am dieting down to lose the rest of my fat around the midsection. I did gain muscle though the whole process. Currently I am at 9.60 % BF, weight 135 and I am 5'4 at 42yrs of age. I am still a fat around the midsection.I am very lean on all of my body but fight to let go of my midsection.(guessing my Hashimoto thyoid/insulin resistance plays in there I am monitored by a well trained trainer, who has competed himself. I am not losing any muscle. From what I understand competition %'s are 6-8 , not sure on that as I have no intentions of ever competing. LOL I need a tummy tuck first to rid my tummy of the trophy of birthing 5 beautiful babies boys ,in addition to not really caring for that.. though I do love to watch I am having the best progress with a cycling plan from my trainer. He keeps a constant eye on my protein intake to make sure I am getting enough and not losing muscle. It is lower in carbs than I was used to eating and tapers carbs in the evening. You do have to switch things around and play with your routines and foods, different things work for different people... Message: 8 Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 12:09:05 -0700 From: " RENEE WEAL " <goddessrenee@...> Subject: Re: Pilates? Personal Trainer? ERR... Had a question for you fellow fitness enthusiasts out there. My personal goals are to reach about 10% body fat (It'd be great to be a fitness model!). I'm not an overweight or even fat by any means; I weigh anywhere from 127-134lbs at 5'6''--but I'd venture to say I'm at about 23% body fat currently, and this is the fattest I've ever been (literally) 10% body fat is not realistic for a woman. 12% is attainable for competition but extremely difficult to maintain for very long. At 10% you would look fairly anorexic with very little muscle to support your 5'6 " frame. The process of gaining muscle and losing fat is a two step process. In order to gain muscle you have to eat enough calories in proper proportions protein/carbs/fat. To lose fat you have to eat at a caloric deficit and increase cardio, which eventually can compromise valuable muscle if done long enough. Dieting down without muscle tone will have a very flat appearance. I'm reading into this that you really want to look muscular yet lean in a heartbeat? Three months is enough time to make big strides, but this is a lifestyle. My recommendation is to cycle every month to keep your body guessing. When your calories are low your strength will be affected this is the perfect time to do more pilates. When you want to gain muscle this is the time to keep your calories up and lift hard. Overtraining will burn you out and cause more damage than progress. Pilates is great for stretching the muscle out, and if added once or twice a week to accomplish just this, I think I would be beneficial. As for seeing results currently the BFL techniques, there could be several reasons for this. Number one being the amount of calories you are eating and your ratios. Then it could be the way you are doing the exercises, you may try the super slowmo version instead of increasing the weight. Many have found this to be extremely effective. Working with a trainer familiar with the BFL techniques would make a huge difference. This would be a great beginning step to help you with form and motivation as well as setting realistic goals. You are on the right path, just keep working hard, and you will make great changes from the inside out!! Weal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Hi Ileen. Was wondering if you have some before and after pics to share with the group? Your results sound great. I am currently 5'4 " and 120lbs but my bodyfat is at about 25-26%. My first goal is to get it below 20% and then we'll see what happens from there. I would love to be a size 2/4...it is so hard to imagine ever being that size but I know it can happen. I am currently a 6/8. Anyways, I just got so inspired by your results, especially since we are the same height. Good luck with your progress!! Re: Pilates? Personal Trainer? ERR... Had a question for you fellow fitness enthusiasts out there. My personal goals are to reach about 10% body fat (It'd be great to be a fitness model!). I'm not an overweight or even fat by any means; I weigh anywhere from 127-134lbs at 5'6''--but I'd venture to say I'm at about 23% body fat currently, and this is the fattest I've ever been (literally) 10% body fat is not realistic for a woman. 12% is attainable for competition but extremely difficult to maintain for very long. At 10% you would look fairly anorexic with very little muscle to support your 5'6 " frame. The process of gaining muscle and losing fat is a two step process. In order to gain muscle you have to eat enough calories in proper proportions protein/carbs/fat. To lose fat you have to eat at a caloric deficit and increase cardio, which eventually can compromise valuable muscle if done long enough. Dieting down without muscle tone will have a very flat appearance. I'm reading into this that you really want to look muscular yet lean in a heartbeat? Three months is enough time to make big strides, but this is a lifestyle. My recommendation is to cycle every month to keep your body guessing. When your calories are low your strength will be affected this is the perfect time to do more pilates. When you want to gain muscle this is the time to keep your calories up and lift hard. Overtraining will burn you out and cause more damage than progress. Pilates is great for stretching the muscle out, and if added once or twice a week to accomplish just this, I think I would be beneficial. As for seeing results currently the BFL techniques, there could be several reasons for this. Number one being the amount of calories you are eating and your ratios. Then it could be the way you are doing the exercises, you may try the super slowmo version instead of increasing the weight. Many have found this to be extremely effective. Working with a trainer familiar with the BFL techniques would make a huge difference. This would be a great beginning step to help you with form and motivation as well as setting realistic goals. You are on the right path, just keep working hard, and you will make great changes from the inside out!! Weal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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