Woody's Ways

[mifsit]

Hi woody welcome to the group. Nive avatar you have. I'll try your chicken salsa recipie, it sounds fab. Well done on your weight loss. Keep up the good work

[Woodruff]

Thanks all. =) Although for that salsa.. I'd recommend staying away from the fruit salsas (such as mango or apricot salsa). Some like it... we didn't. =P

[Woodruff]

Kay.. did the work out today. Went back to my legs since I didn't do them yesterday. It was a "push me through" day because I have a ripped open blister on my pinky toe. =(

Wish me luck.. I have a 2nd interview at 24-Hour Fitness tomorrow. I applied for the front desk position. I figured if I worked there I would be more encouraged to continue working out. The store manager said the assistant who gave me my first interview was very impressed with me. So ... tomorrow at 10! (Which means no morning work out... I'll see about an afternoon one, though)

::: NERVIOUS ::: (where's the getting sick icon when you need one?)

[Trying4Thin]

Well I aim to please!
I can do much better but I dont want to gross anyone out. Congratulations on getting to your first mini-goal. That has gotta feel great.

Open blisters are pure evil. I am guessing that you have already disinfected it. Band-aid has some medicated blister band-aids (shiny silver box) that you can get at the store. WalMart, Target, grocery store; etc should have them. They also cushion the area so you can still workout pain free. I used to have nasty blistered feet from all the time I spent on the treadmill. It could be your socks causing the friction or the fit of your shoes. Those should make your feet happier.

Let us know how the interview goes. That would be so cool to be around all that equipment. Full time or part time? I know my gym is hiring for front desk 2 nights a week. The site says that you get a free membership. You may want to ask what the perks of your job would be? Not having to pay to work out would be great! No more diet for the wallet; unless it includes new clothes for your new buff body!

Keep up the great work!
~Carrie

[Woodruff]

well, i already paid for my membership cuz we did one of those deals... but the lady said that i can give it to whomever i want. so i'm thinking of giving it to the lady down the way. she stays at home all day with her 4 little ones.. i know she likes walking. so i'm thinking the gym would give her a good excuse to get out of the house once in a while.

[Missy]

I was thinking about you and our discussion the other day when I came across this article today. It's lengthy, but it will explain why you don't need to do situps, crunches etc to burn belly fat.

http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/ar...ntid=100136732

[Woodruff]

Lol... then maybe I shouldn't ask what was going to be one of my next questions. How do you get rid of the Pregnancy Pouch (aka that pooch of fat most chicks have even when they haven't had a baby)? What are some good lower ab exersizes.

One thing I notice though.. I rarely stand up straight. I'm always rolling my hips forward making my stomach look bigger. Gonna try and work on that.

[Trying4Thin]

I wish I had the answer to that one. I havent had kids and I still look 9 months pregnant with twins when I sit down. Guess all my remaining weight (32.2 pounds) is all belly. YUCK!

[Missy]

I did some more searching for you and this is what I found:

Elevators
Sit in a chair with one hand above your navel and one below so you can feel your abs moving in and out. Imagine that your belly is an elevator, and inhale deeply through your nose, expanding your middle fully; this is the "first floor." Now exhale through your mouth, pulling your navel toward your spine; this is the "fifth floor." Do five little squeezes, picturing your navel going out the back of your spine; this is the "sixth floor." Do 10 times.

Contractions
Sit in a chair, one hand above your navel and one below. Inhale and expand your belly, bring it back about halfway (third floor), then exhale and pull your navel in toward your spine (fifth floor). Squeeze your belly and hold for a moment, counting aloud 1. Release back to the third floor. Do 100 quick repetitions.

Standing Pelvic Tilts
Stand with legs hip-width apart and knees slightly bent. Rest your hands on your upper thighs. Inhale, then as you exhale, draw your abs in toward your spine and simultaneously tilt your pelvis forward by contracting your butt and pointing your tailbone down. Hold for a count of 5. Do 10 times.

http://www.prevention.com/article/0,...3888-1,00.html

Also...here's a list of TONS of ab exercises from that Prevention Magazine
http://www.prevention.com/topic/0,57...-ABC-0,00.html

But, make sure you do your cardio!

[helena]

I know, i hate the baby belly!!! it doesnt matter how much i lose i always have a bit of a tummy!!