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Help toning up!

  • 25-05-2014 04:56PM
    #1
    leetl_maus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi there, really need some help in this department and no clue where to start!

    I'm a girl, 5'4 and a half, 127 pounds and 21 BMI. Just got weighed and BMI checked with the doc on Friday and weighed myself at home. I watch what I eat. I'm not crazy fit but I did the Darkness into Light 5k and I walk a lot day to day. I do have knee injuries, but they only hurt after...say, 3-4 hours walking. I noticed that my stomach is pretty flabby(dreaded loose skin :() and my arms could be firmer. I'm happy with my legs, butt and everything else. Anybody have any advice? And honestly, is it possible to tighten loose skin without surgery? I don't have regular internet access and research so far has been very conflicting.

    Thanks in advance, any help is truly appreciated! <3


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 36,733 CMod ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I've developed a habit of stretching daily, and rarely have leg or knee injuries. I do a few push-ups daily for arms and crunches for tummy. Not into running, but swim laps 2 to 3 times a week, and enjoy dancing weekends.


  • #3
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,541 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    Do some resistance/strength training.


  • #4
    homemadecider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,858 ✭✭✭homemadecider


    Lift heavy things and then put them down again.


  • #5
    hidinginthebush
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,675 ✭✭✭hidinginthebush


    If you want to "tone up", it usually means you want to build muscle and lose weight. Lift heavy things, eat less, maybe eat more to help lift heavier things.

    What's your diet like? Do you do any other exercise apart from walking or running?


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