Hey Carrie I have a question for U?

[Lucia]

Hi Carrie,
Congratz on your competition. I have gotten myself basically fit, but I want to lose about 10 lbs my problem is that I'm mostly muscle not flab and I'm within my healthy weight range. So any suggestions you can give me to lose those pesky ponds would be greatly appreciated. I've been working out 4-5 times a week (I just increased the days), 30 min cardio, then free weights, push-ups squats, crunches, or cardio then tae bo.
thanks in advance

[carrie]

Thanks for the congrats /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Now I am gonna ask a few questions and I hope they don't sound dumb.

# 1 If you aren't flabby, why do you feel you need to lose weight?

#2 Are you sure is all muscle?


Let me explain. Q#1 I ask because I don't go by the scale. If my clothes fit well, I can see definition and ain't nuffin jigglin, then I am OK.

Q#2 is because unless you have had your body fat accurately tested, you can't be sure how much is fat and how much is muscle. Women are often under the misconception that they can gain muscle easily. IT DON'T HAPPEN LIKE THAT! Trust me I am constantly trying to put on muscle, its not easy.

If it truly is muscle, losing it will slow your metabolism. And you don't want to do that. You can alway alter your exercise to make it more streamelined.

Give me some more detail. You can also send me an email if you wish. carrie2208@aol.com

[nijilah]

Lucia, I think that your workout schedule is good. If you want to loose 10 lbs, maybe try to do your cardio first thing in the morning (I actually got that suggestion from Carrie).

Carrie, I too have a question for you. How long would you say that it takes women to get muscle and tone? For example, I am 5'1 and between 102-105 lbs. I do martial arts twice a week, lift weights twice a week, and run 1-2 miles twice a week. Plus, I do 20 pushups 3 times a day everyday (trying to tone up and build up the upper body). Now, I am getting stronger and a ton of people have commented on how I am more slender, toned, and stronger looking. BUT, my thighs are still a little jingly. I have been on the above routine for 3.5 months now, and my thighs are my problem spot. I work them out; they are more strong and a little more toned. But in 3.5 months, I think that they should be all muscle.

Help!

[carrie]

nijilah, unfortunately there is no set time table. , You seem to be doing a lot, but also diet has to be taken into consideration. Also, your body adapts. Try switching the routine up some.

[nijilah]

Thanks Carrie,

I am going to research some new exercises for the thighs.

[Lucia]

Hey Carrie I tried to send you and email but it didn't go through.
Well there isn't anything jiggling, I would like some more definition, I'm tone but I have curvy dancers legs and a big bootie (where most of my weight is) but the rest of me is small. (like a J-Lo body-type) I really want to trimm down my thighs a little and get some cut abs. As for weight (I'm within healthy range for my height 130-169) I just feel a little large at this weight, maybe 5 lbs would do I'll see when I get there.
Thanks in advance

[carrie]

Lucia,

I got the email this AM. I responded.

For the other ladies- I told Lucia not to focus on the scale. Muscle is a lot denser than fat. I am 5'4". My comfortable weight is 138-140lbs, and yes, that is with abs and wearing a size 5 pant. The last pic I posted I was 125 which is my contest weight. I also dehydrated and was incredibly lean to get that small. Trust me it was by no means comfortable.