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I started running about 2 months ago. I really want to tone up my butt, thighs, and stomach. I am looking for a way to do it quick so that I can get them toned befor the summer. I am 5'6 135 lbs I just have lost alot of my muscle from having babies, and not exercising as much as I should. Is there away to exercise so that I can make my legs look slimmer in about 2 months.

2007-03-21 09:35:00 · 6 answers · asked by chillililly18 1 in Health Diet & Fitness

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Running or any other cardiovascular (aerobic) activity is the key to burning fat. For it to be effective, aerobic activity needs to get your heart rate elevated to about 70-80% of your maximum rate...AND you have to sustain it for at least 20 minutes, preferably 40.

A critical element to the effectiveness of your ability to burn calories is your nutrition plan. The secret is acknowledging the true purpose of food as fuel rather than entertainment. Focus on protein, fats, and carbohydrates and learn about each of them. A little bit of research online will teach you a lot. Remember, don't diet; change your eating lifestyle. Doing so will change your life for the better.

Anyway, if you want it simple, here it is in ten steps:
1. protein is good...eat plenty (about 30% of your caloric intake)
2. fats are good and bad...know the difference
3. saturated and trans fats are the bad ones - limit these
4. poly- and mono-unsaturated fats are good - don't be afraid of them
5. carbohydrates are good and bad...know the difference
6. fibers and complex carbs are the good ones - eat these (about 40% of your caloric intake)
7. sugars and simple carbs are the bad ones - limit these, particularly late in the day (stay away from sodas and chips!)
8. drink water - lots and lots and lots of water. It's the only drink you need. Anything else is either wasted or simply bad for you
9. Eat 4-6 "meals" a day to boost your metabolism.
10. A meal is defined as a portion of a low-fat, protein rich entree, a portion of veggies for vits/mins, and a portion of complex carbs. (You can get these combined as a health shake)

For exercise, it needs to be above and beyond your cardiovascular routine. It should be a comprehensive plan:
1. 4-6 hours per week
2. 45-90 min each day you exercise
3. do aerobic exercise (20-40 min) every day you exercise
4. work abdominals every day you exercise (between sets makes it easy)
5. do chest and triceps exercises on one day
6. do back and biceps exercises on a different day
7. do legs and shoulder exercises on a different day
8. do your exercises in sets (i.e. 3 times with 6-12 repetitions each)
9. keep a record of what you do to measure progress.
10. when your progress stalls (called "plateau"), switch up your routine.

Two months is probably the minimum amount of time you can expect to see results by making these changes.

2007-03-21 09:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by CPT Jack 5 · 0 0

To obtain a bigger butt or more shapely and firm one—simply means working those butt muscles more, a lot of people don’t realize how easy that is! While you can just do stairs I recommend you do a full rounded workout routine specifically for you butt! Try out this Great Butt Workout or other proven workouts at this link:
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-bCJcpYYyc6M.rBmxoZejoDyf?p=165

2007-03-24 18:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ask a Health Nut 5 · 0 0

Well you should walk for 30 min. everyday and that works out your leg muscles and obviously burns cal. But if you want to tone you should do lunges and squates. Also cutt out all the fatty foods and eat only lean meats and veggies, stay away from sugar and white bread(flour)! only wheat bread, but only 1 slide everyday. Hope this helps.

2007-03-21 09:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by turkishdlite 2 · 0 0

I would go to the weights for the buns and thighs. For the stomach I would do a lot of crunches every night.

Good luck I know it isn't easy, I am in the same position myself.

Cindy Rousselle
http://www.atozpleasures.com

2007-03-21 09:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by Cynthia R 1 · 0 0

What approximately the face? Anyway. Im into the hands, butts, and Body. I have a certian form of frame I love on a man. They have got to have just a little extra to like on them. (Kinda chunky lol).

2016-09-05 10:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by lino 3 · 0 0

run every morning and walk after dinner.

2007-03-21 09:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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