I really need HELP! Please answer!!?!
Question: I really want to lose 5-10 lbs and lose a few inches and tone in my thighs (mostly inner), abs, and love handles (they are stubborn little buggers!!).
Whats the best exercises and eating plan to do?? Please be really descriptive.
I'm going to the beach the last week of May. Is it possible to see results by then?
Oh I have an exercise ball, is it good for toning abs and thighs?
Also how many calories should I be eating? I'm 17 (almost 18) and 5'7. I currently weigh around 135.
Answers: I really want to lose 5-10 lbs and lose a few inches and tone in my thighs (mostly inner), abs, and love handles (they are stubborn little buggers!!).
Whats the best exercises and eating plan to do?? Please be really descriptive.
I'm going to the beach the last week of May. Is it possible to see results by then?
Oh I have an exercise ball, is it good for toning abs and thighs?
Also how many calories should I be eating? I'm 17 (almost 18) and 5'7. I currently weigh around 135.
As far as losing weight goes, I would highly discourage it. I would encourage, however, exercising to tone your body, as this will probably make enough of a difference to have you feel better about your body without having to count calories and try and lose weight.
Pilates is a great way to tone your body. You can look up moves online or buy some inexpensive exercise DVDs.
Your exercise ball is also a good way to tone your body! Here are a few moves I started using a few months ago that make a big difference. I've tried to describe them the best I can, I hope they help!
Love Handles:
Position the ball to the left of your body, with your left knee on the floor and your right leg extended out to your side, bracing your body for balance. Lean your left side over the ball. Use your right hand to balance and keep the ball in place, and put your left hand behind your head. Push your torso up and towards your right leg. You should feel the stretch in the left side of your torso. Lower back down, and repeat for a total of ten times. Then switch to the other side of your body. Keep alternating sides in increments of ten for a total of 30 on each side.
Inner Thighs:
Laying on the floor on your left side, with your legs one on top of the other, bend your left leg to a 90 degree angle and place your right ankle on top of your exercise ball. Keeping your leg bent, lift your left thigh up, hold it for a few seconds, and return it to the floor. Do this ten times, then switch to the other leg. Keep alternating in increments of 10 for a total of 30 on each side.
Thighs:
With the ball on your left side and you left knee on the floor, lean into the ball for support and balance as you lift your right leg straight out to the side. Hold for a few seconds, then release. Do this ten times and then switch sides. Keep alternating in increments of ten for a total of 30 on each sides.
Do these moves daily and you will notice a difference in atleast two weeks. Keep it up all through out april and you will definetly see results in time for the beach.
As for abs, I simply like to lie on the floor and put my legs over the ball, so that my knees are basically at a 90 degree angle. I am not sure if this makes a difference for normal forward crunches, but I feel that it does for when I work the side of my abs. To work the side of your abs, simply do as follows:
get into your normal crunch position. With your hands behind your head, begin to curl up into a crunch. As you do so, bring your left elbow towards your right knee, rotating your torso as you do so. Return to your start position. Do this ten times, then switch sides. Continue alternating sides in increments of ten, for a total of thirty on each side.
In addition to your ball workout, I would suggest that you do 20 minutes of light cardio prior to workout in order to get your heart rate up. Follow your workout with some light stretching.
In regard to your diet, just eat healthy. Don't worry about having to count calories, although I recommend replacing all sodas and fruit drinks with water. Be sure to drink plenty of water through out the day. It's also a good idea to give your body something to eat about every three hours to keep your metabolism up...so pieces of fruit for snacks in between meals are a good idea. Don't over induldge on anything, but also don't completely deny yourself things you love. Limit yourself to one treat per day and you should be in good shape. Good luck!
How about if you're 5'7 and 135lbs you don't need to lose any weight, deffinately not 10 lbs! If you want to tone muscles, just do some situps, squats, crunches etc...Yoga and Pilates really help tone.
you are already past your ideal weight so dont lose, tone. the ball is great for abs do it 10 mins/day, 5 days/week. leg lifts work good too. check this out, www.yourtotalhealth.com and go to diet and fitness and click the "FLAT ABS" button. good luck!!