One Way to Lose Those Last Pounds

on October 14, 2008 at 6:30 AM

Fat rolls are cute on Baby. Not so hot on Baby Momma. Personally, I cannot get these last 7 pounds to budge. Desperate for advice that will burn off my flat tire, I found this article from The Diet Channel on Successful Weight Loss: Top Ten Tips on What Works and Why.

I know a lot of the information in this article, but it's always good to be reminded of it. Yes, I should be eating smaller portions, and I should be exercising 30 minutes at least five times a week. I do these things, mostly.

The one tip I don't adhere to, however, is about lifting weights three times a week. Supposedly, the more muscle I have in my body, the more fat I'll burn as I go about my day.

I hate lifting anything heavier than a cookie, to be honest.

But starting very soon, I vow to get to the gym and give it a try. How do I start? Does anyone have any tips to get me psyched about weight lifting?

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Comments (7)

101stmom

on Oct 14, 2008 at 10:34 AM

What I did to get me started was to pay myself. A quarter for every rep I did. Once at the end of a month, I had enough to buy a couple of books. Write down what you want to reward yourself with and the cost and work towards that goal. I keep a jar for the quarters and a list of my rewards on the frig.

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ceciliam

on Oct 20, 2008 at 10:45 AM

Try purchasing a few dumb bells for home. It is pretty inexpensive and they are fantastic to have on hand. I would purchase 2- 5lb, 2- 10lb, 2 - 15lb and 2 - 20lb dumb bells to start with. If you have a exercise ball you can use that to do fly's and presses. You will also be able to do bicep curls and triceps exercises, all from the comfort of your own home.

You could also invest in ankle weights and put them on to do exercises such as leg lifts and kick-backs.

Good Luck! You will find the more you do weight lifting that it becomes rather addictive....endorphins:0)

addismom15

that's a pretty cool idea. i should have my husband pay me for the reps ot time complered for exercising. good thinking.

GreenLiving

on Oct 20, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Weight lifting can be fun and changing your routine can make a big difference. When your body gets used to a certain exercise routine, it hits a plateau and won't go any further. It's important to change up your exercise routine at least every 4-8 weeks, depending on how fast your body adjusts.

Make sure you talk to a gym trainer about getting started, some gyms offer a free monthly session with a trainer. You don't want to use very heavy weights, just enough to make a difference. Having the right form when doing the exercise is very important also. And, if you have not been lifting anything, start out VERY light or you may be sore for weeks! (Speaking from experience!)

Good luck on losing those last 7 pounds : )

HollyRigsby

on Oct 20, 2008 at 12:39 PM

Oh it is so true - the more lean muscle you have - the higher your metabolism.

Resistance training is the fastest way to lose inches when you make an effort to eat a little better too.

And unlike a lot of the articles out there - you don't nee to be working out that long - that often. And it canbe fun! I Just posted a Halloween workout on YouTube and your only peice of equipment - a pumpkin! And yes, this is resistance training.

No need to worry about images of big heaft weights along side men with buldging muscles.

Hope anyone who checks out this article will also see there is an easier way to workout - and burn more fat!

My YouTube Halloween workout video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7umUtYjWAgs