Jane answers:

Run… ALOT!

Jane answers:

Hey congratulations on investing yourself into such a grand sport!

Have you considered eliminating carbs that come from pasta and potatoes? That actually makes “waste” stick to the lining of your intestines making a body appear bigger. Apples will help get rid of that, if you are not allergic or diabetic. Roughage as well. White flour products, as well.

Hydrating well is always recommended, to keep the bowels clear. A body can carry 2 inches or more of JUST unvoided waste!

Blessings on all you endeavor,

xElizabethx

Jane answers:

A serious slimming diet should not drop below the daily 1200kcal

Skipping breakfast is wrong, harmful and fattening.

Losing weight Eating: rules to lose weight by learning how to Never Do not skip meals:

1) Start the day with a hearty breakfast on dairy foods, carbohydrates, sugars, should never be lacking, or you run the risk of dangerous attacks of hunger, fasting in the morning does nothing to reduce the weight.
2) In each meal should never miss a portion of carbohydrates, preferably wholemeal. The fiber-rich grains are carbohydrates that increase the feeling of satiety and help the ‘gut.
3) There must always be present in every meal, a good portion of seasonal vegetables, contain anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and protect against diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity.
4) Give yourself two snacks a day, preferably fruit / yogurt, never to spend too many hours between meals’ s another.
5) Better not to abuse the cheese, maximum 2 times per week (3 times if thin as cottage cheese, flakes of milk ..) contain protein, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A but also a lot of fat
6) Eating fish at least 2 times a week, is rich in phosphorus, proteins, vitamins and Omega 3.
7) At least 3 times a week, one of the main meals should be a main dish, soup, vegetables and cereals with a side of vegetables. That’s fine too un’insalatone with egg, ham or tuna with low-fat mozzarella or 50 g. Wholemeal bread. Pasta or rice salad with spiced vegetables. Season the pasta with vegetables, rich in vitamins, such as tomato, zucchini, eggplant, broccoli, asparagus, fresh tomatoes, spinach.
9) Limit the sauces with meat sauce, bacon, cream, 1 to 2 times a week, being very rich in calories, you will only follow a side dish of vegetables.
10) In the same meal two unmatched calorie foods, such as you avoid eating meat more cheese, bread and pasta, potatoes and bread.
11) The method of cooking is important, prefer boiled, steamed, grilled, braised.
12) Avoid fatty sauces, vegetables better to use water or vegetable broth, wine, tomato sauce, spices and herbs. Limit the use of salt increases blood pressure, fluid retention, which helps increase the swelling and cellulitis.
13) Do you prefer the ‘extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons daily, preferably added raw to cooked.
14) Limit your intake of sweets, if you want a meal and not as a snack.
15) Drink at least a liter and half-2 liters of fluid a day, avoid sugary or carbonated drinks, water or unsweetened drinks, which help the body to purify itself by eliminating toxins. Excellent tea.

Jane answers:

Hey, I have this great workout that I’ve just started trying. It works all of the key areas of your body (abs, arms, legs, etc.) and it makes you feel that your working.
It’s called “The Crazy 8 Weight Circuit” (I do not take credit for this I found it in my search for ab exercises)

1. 60 jumping jacks: done as fast as possible, make sure to do a full jumping jack

2. 15-20 spiderman push ups: just do normal push ups until your ready to do these. In order to do a spiderman push up you have to do a regular pushup and then bring your right knee up to your elbow (or at least in that direction) keep your abs tight (this works your obliques and abs) do the same with your left leg

3. Walking Lunges: I take 20 steps total. I think this is the easiest exercise

4. Spiderman Climb: I do a total of 20 of these (10 per side) in order to do it you go into a push up position (don’t do a push up) bring your right foot and try and place it as close to your right hand while keeping your abs tight then do the same with your left foot

5. Wall Squat: do for 45-60 seconds. This HURTS! Don’t but your hands on your legs that makes it easier.

6. Planks: do for 60 seconds. Tough but this is the best ab exercise of all (don’t bother with crunches or sit-ups this is much better)

7. 5 burpees: make sure to do a full push up at the bottom and explode as high as possible at the top into a jump. You’ll be really tired at this point.

8. High knees: Done as fast as possible. Do 50 total. I count when my right foot touches the ground and count 25 cause that’s fifty total.

NOTE: NO RESTING IN BETWEEN EXERCISES! You’ll want to, but don’t. Keep pushing yourself you can do it! after doing these 8 exercises rest for 1:00 minute exactly. Then go do 1 more circuit don’t add the third circuit until you are ready.

Check out the site I found this workout from, it has a lot of good tips and exercises.

Jane answers:

To question 4: yes, diet, and exercise; you got to burn more than you take in (eat).

Question 1: Start off with a weight you feel comfortable with; don’t worry about if your lifting less that the previous day. Try to do three sets of 8 to 10 repetitions.
Question 2: Yes, most learn by fiddling with them. There should be a chart. If you can’t google it on the Internet do this. Lift or push the weight for a slow count of two (one Mississippi, two Mississippi), then lower it to a slow count of 4. If you start to wiggle or giggle, use a lighter weight. Always be in control. Showing off by lifting heavier weights will only tear a muscle; then you won’t be able to work out till it gets better a week or so later. All that effort down the drain.

Question 3: Working out 3 to 5 times a week is fine; with a day of rest to let your muscle recuperate; try three times a week so you don’t get worn down and burnt out. If you miss a day, do not beat yourself up over it. The first two weeks are the hardest in getting into a routine where you keep going to the gym.

Learn similar exercises you can do at home for those days you can’t make it to the gym, or on vacation. Example: Running in place, doing sit ups, squatting down and standing up, even push ups. Best of luck, and yes, the middle age spread will recede. Chow