I started going to the gym last week, because I decided no more procrastinating, summer’s almost here!
I weigh 145 pounds, and I’m 5′7.5.
Although I don’t think I am fat, I have a flat belly, and am thin on my upper body, my “problem area” is my lower body. I really wanted to know how I can lose the cellulite I have on my thighs, and really get toned for the summer???
I’ve even stretched out the goal to tone the “hello wave” triceps and biceps.
Right now I’m doing cardio for about 30min, on the elliptical machine, then I do some easy lifting for the arms, and head back to work on my legs with some weights–Around 10 pnds, sets of 10, with 20 sec. intervals.
Am I doing this right???
I really want to loose the cellulite and really tone my inner and outter thighs, and also my butt. This is my main focus.
I’ve also been having salads for lunch.
i would suggest an hour if u want it by summer but other than the fine
girl you need to try pilates! OMG after i had my son i wanted to lose my belly and thighs so i did pilates for like a month and my legs were so toned and long my booty started to get lifted andi was like whoa it was better than any squats or anything i ever did… go get a pilates dvd and try it every night youll be amazed!!!! I will show you my post baby bod if u have an email if you want more convincing lol
Speaking from experience, (a mother of two in her thirties) , the best ever thing you can do for lower body is jogging and running. I tried the toning bit and it only made me bigger. The only toning I do is like what dancers do, using your own weight, not weights. I don’t care what they say, weights make you bigger if you are already a muscular person. If you’re Olive Oil from Popeye, then yes, by all means use weights. I’m not, I have an athletic build. I’m 5′5 and medium frame. You can start by walking and jogging in 2 minute intervals until you get used to jogging the whole thing.
Or you can use landmarks, like I’ll jog to that stop sign and then I’ll walk for ie. You could walk for weeks and not get the results that will jogging in a couple days. Just remember to stretch afterwards!!!! Only stretch after you’re warmed up. The added benefit to being outdoors, once you get so far, you have to walk back. There’s no turning off the treadmill or jumping off the eliptical. Those have their place when it’s 2 feet of snow but outdoors is the best. Automatic incline, you don’t even have to think about it. It’s like meditation to me, I love it! And it works.