Kitty Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hey guys came across this app while doing laundry lol I'm in my early 20s always struggled with my weight. Recently weighed in at 224lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mea Mia Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Way to go on the new life style! I fairly new to thie program too, so I don't have any tips. I'm also not a runner at all, and I've managed to get to week 3 so far, so you can do it too! Keep up the good work! Kitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hi KO, First let me tell you, Welcome on here. Congrats on kickboxing and losing weight already. That's awesome. I love love kickboxing and taught that for years. My favortie class ever. My tips? Get great shoes, that's so number one. If you can't run, don't stress at all, walk, and you will build up as you go. Repeat days if you need to. It sounds like you are fairy active and do you wear a pedometer while you work? I betcha you are taking lots of steps in a day. That's great exercise. Add in some strength training days too. That burns tons of calories and keeps on burning way after too. Drink lots and lots of water. Half your weight in ounces. That's 109 oz for you a day. If you can, that sounds like a lot of potty stops to me. I drink 80 oz a day. Anyways. You are doing great. Proud of you. This is a big step. But you are already working out a lot now. That's awesome. Keep it up and keep us posted. Hugs to you. Kitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Omg you two are soooooo sweet! Thank you for your replies! I should get something to track my steps...good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 What kind of strength training do you recommend? I've never lifted weights before lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hi KO, Well, you are so welcome. I can't live without a pedometer. Look online for some strength training ideas. Look up muscle building, strength training, etc.. Ohh, there are apps too. ZenLabs has great ones for push-ups, abs, lunges, etc. those are the best. I also have an app called Maxmuscle. There are lots of apps for weight lifting. It walks you through each workout. So, what I like to do is this, one day I do only my upper body, chest, back, biceps, triceps, shoulder. One day I do lower body, legs, abs, calves, etc.., then one day the whole body body shaping. I start out with smaller weights and end with heavy weights. So if you start with a light weight, for the first reps, then by the time you get to the last reps, I am on a real heavy weight. So for 3 sets of reps I do this , first with light weights, I do 15 reps, pick up a heavier weight and do 12 reps, then a heavier with I do 10 reps. There are so many things online that you can print out. If you need some help, let me know and I can look some up for you. Thanks for asking, I love helping. Good luck. Kitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Welcome welcome! Congrats on those 6lbs! Since youve started running, you are a runner! My tips like kellyann said is good shoes and to be patient with yourself. a good diet is also important. I dont mean like starving yourself diet I mean just eating healthy and making good choices when it comes to food. Also make sure, this is absolutely important, to set realistic goals for yourself and to REWARD yourself when you reach them. Youre doing a great thing and you should recognize that throughout or this is going to be a very difficult journey. For strength training I love the nike + training club act they have some great programs that you can do at home, all youd need is space and dumbbells. Zenlabs also has apps for abs butt and legs that I used when I first started and theyre great. Good luck! Keep us posted on your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Just completed week1 day1.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi KO, Woohoo, look at you go. You are doing great. Running Lopsided?? Like??? Let me know what you mean by that?? Crooked?, or?? I'm having a vision of it. Lol. Now I'm curious. Let me know. Kitty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yea crooked lol..thank god I did it on my treadmill when my husband was working..the only one judging was my cat lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 You may be running favoring one side, that happens. It takes awhile to get the best running form for your body, everyone has a different one. Dont worry just do what feels comfortable and youll straighten yourself out. Congrats on that first day! Thats a huge step just gotta keep with it! Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 so since my weigh in about 1 week ago at 218lbs im now down to 216.8lbs ! going in the right direction !! cant wait until tomorrow for week1day2 but it sucks that im working 12-13hours on my feet then come home and run...but its only 30 minutes - gonna be rough - but ill survive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted February 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Another question...on my "off" days if i dont have kickboxing class that day should i walk for 30-60 minutes ? or should i have a complete rest day and not do anything..i am active at work so its not completely an "off" day lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TrishE Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Walking is a great way to use your off days but just make sure you do take one rest day where you actually rest. Your body is going to need time to recharge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Week1 day2 COMPLETE! KellyAnn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 WAY TO GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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