From Fat to...Less Fat

[nscrbug]

I didn't see the OP mention any restrictions on cycling, so that sounds like a perfect option to me.

[marni]

in addition to the exercise, modify your food intake by cutting out the fat intake and limiting the caloric intake, Lots of fresh fruit, veggies, water, green tea, fish, lean poultry, a whole foods approach. Cook oil free, avoid pre processed foods, etc. you probably know the drill. After the initial weight loss itsall about not slipping back into bad habits and maintaining maintaining maintaining. Unfortunately, the older you get the more exercise and work it takes to stay in the same place- seems unfair somehow says she who is struggling to maintain her 125 pound weight loss with diet, biking, body weight and free weights, swimming and whatever else I can think of that won't wrack out my ruined ( without cartilege and missing AC ligament knees)

[lovelygamer]

I agree with the others. I have a hip replacement. I too lost about 100 lbs five years ago and have gained 30 back. I'm working on it but it's a slow process because I have a hip replacement. I can't do any high impact work. I cycle, do yoga or Pilates. Walking will help, if you do enough of it. I don't, because walking long distance hurts my hip. Strength training is a good idea too even if you just use free weights at home (I have 5 lbs). Unfortunately, I don't control my diet enough to lose weight. Usually, I just maintain but sometimes that is enough for me. Good luck with what you do.

[skeskali]

I agree with the others. I have a hip replacement. I too lost about 100 lbs five years ago and have gained 30 back. I'm working on it but it's a slow process because I have a hip replacement. I can't do any high impact work. I cycle, do yoga or Pilates. Walking will help, if you do enough of it. I don't, because walking long distance hurts my hip. Strength training is a good idea too even if you just use free weights at home (I have 5 lbs). Unfortunately, I don't control my diet enough to lose weight. Usually, I just maintain but sometimes that is enough for me. Good luck with what you do.

Congrats on the weight loss!

Walking is a bit painful for me, too. I have osteoarthritis in my right knee and because of it, my right leg is a bit shorter than my left. Walking for long distances results in serious hip pain after awhile, so I can't do the kind of walking that would be truly beneficial. I love throwing weights around and am looking into kettlebells - have you tried those?

[lovelygamer]

Congrats on the weight loss!

Walking is a bit painful for me, too. I have osteoarthritis in my right knee and because of it, my right leg is a bit shorter than my left. Walking for long distances results in serious hip pain after awhile, so I can't do the kind of walking that would be truly beneficial. I love throwing weights around and am looking into kettlebells - have you tried those?

I have that leg length discrepancy too. I feel you! Those kettle bells intrigue me. I do want to try them. My other half and I thought we would buy a set together when we moved in this winter. Right now, I just don't have the room for storing a full set. Let me know if you try them. I hear they are pretty neat.

[roo4]

We have an adjustable kettle ball--I think my husband bought it at Dicks.

[Brovy]

For burning fat and calories you need to do exercise daily and choose low calories food. With exercise like running you can burn fat easily in some days. Exercise has thousands of benefit so everyone should do it daily.

[skeskali]

I didn't see the OP mention any restrictions on cycling, so that sounds like a perfect option to me.

Nope, no restrictions there!

I tried fast road cycling for a bit but realized it wasn't for me. I want to put in miles/KMs, but I'd prefer not to do it on a sleek racing frame.