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2008/08/18, 11:52 AM
asimmer, I did look at your profile, and I must say you made remarkable progress. Your determination is shown in your results. I realize I may never see quite the results you have. But I do want a much more fit,lean body without gaining my weight back from the increase in calories. Maybe the protein suppliments is the way to go along with workouts. Thank you again
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2008/08/18, 11:46 AM
thank you asimmer. Yes I have started a light work out. Trying to get used to moving again. It is a little hard with the arthritis. I have had an elipical trainer for almost 6 months and love to use it also. I can get an easy 20 mins on it and if I push it 30 mins. I have had to add protein bars and protein shakes to my diet to get the calories up to 1500. I feel more energy after just over a week I know it will take time to feel leaner. My main goal is to become healthier and more fit. Maybe the 'Ol body will move better with a little less pain. I do appreciate your help.
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2008/08/18, 11:22 AM
thetracker here is notorious for being too high.
Start with a beginner routine from here - working out will help you reach all of your goals - weight loss because you calorie burn will go up, 'toning' and shaping because you will lose fat and increase muscle.
If 1500 has worked for you as a weight loss caloric intake, stay with it and see how adding in exercise affects you. You should feel leaner and fitter within 6-8 weeks with patience and consistency.
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A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties; he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres and infallibly prevails at last.
Lord Chesterfield
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2008/08/18, 09:28 AM
I have recently registered on FT In just over a week I have picked up a lot of really good information. Being new to the whole fitness versus weight loss only I am haveing a hard time deciding what I need to do first. I have lost 100lbs in the past 5yrs. I am not sure I am any healthier. Now I want to learn how to become healthy and fit again. I won't kid anyone, I have never exercised much. I'm not educated in health and nutrition. In the past 2 years it seems I have slowed down and health does not seem to be on my side. Last year I was diagnosed with sever osteoarthritis. It is time for me to take charge of my health. I don't know where to begin. I would like to lose more weight, but after reading on this site for over a week I feel I need to make becomming more fit a priority over weight loss. My percentage of body fat versus lean is way out of proportion much more that my being overweight. I have been using the nutrition tracker. I have a hard time consuming the amount of calories it sugests for me. In the last week I have increased my caloric intake by about 500 calories a day. Still I only manage to take in about 1500 on average. I have never ate a lot and have become acustomed to starving myself in the last few years.
I really wish someone more educated in this field could give me advise on how to become more fit and healthy and not gain the weight back I have struggled so hard to lose. I appreciate all info. Thanks Eydie
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