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luvmyReese
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Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
I feel fit but Im a lil on the chunky side (still trying to loose the baby weight) BUT... I just got back from the gym. I ran a mile in 10:20 (My best time EVER ) and worked out for an add'l 50 mins!!..I do this 3-4x a week.
I had a physical last week and I have excellent blood pressure, a strong heart, low cholesterol, good blood and sleep well. I work full time and run around for my 2 kids and 2 pets and SO of course. All is great just overweight with a high BMI.. GO FIGURE!!
Im will continue to push myself to get stronger and loose the extra weight but Im proud of myself so far...
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by luvmyReese
I feel fit but Im a lil on the chunky side (still trying to loose the baby weight) BUT... I just got back from the gym. I ran a mile in 10:20 (My best time EVER) and worked out for an add'l 50 mins!!..I do this 3-4x a week.
I had a physical last week and I have excellent blood pressure, a strong heart, low cholesterol, good blood and sleep well. I work full time and run around for my 2 kids and 2 pets and SO of course. All is great just overweight with a high BMI.. GO FIGURE!!
Im will continue to push myself to get stronger and loose the extra weight but Im proud of myself so far...
Yeah unfortunately I know the feeling  
I was fit and overweight until I just recently got to a healthy weight. You sound like you are doing phenomenal though and definitely should be VERY proud!!! 
If you keep it up the weight will come off with time! Keep up the great work!!!
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Erica
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
I need to lose about 30 pounds, but have super low BP, low bad cholesterol and can still run a mile in 7 min or less (obviously not 5 in a row though)
but when I was 30 pounds lighter, I was in much better shape, but I'm sure there are people 30 pounds lighter that are in a lot worse shape than I am now KWIM?
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| Posted 1/22/09 9:55 PM |
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luvmyReese
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by Erica
I need to lose about 30 pounds, but have super low BP, low bad cholesterol and can still run a mile in 7 min or less (obviously not 5 in a row though)
but when I was 30 pounds lighter, I was in much better shape, but I'm sure there are people 30 pounds lighter that are in a lot worse shape than I am now KWIM?
YES, I have thin friends who cant run on a treadmil or lift weights. My 10min mile is an accomplishment for me.. I just starting running.. never jogged in my life! Who knew at 36 yrs old I would start...you can only get better as you get lighter..right?
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luvmyReese
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by azoodie
Posted by luvmyReese
I feel fit but Im a lil on the chunky side (still trying to loose the baby weight) BUT... I just got back from the gym. I ran a mile in 10:20 (My best time EVER) and worked out for an add'l 50 mins!!..I do this 3-4x a week.
I had a physical last week and I have excellent blood pressure, a strong heart, low cholesterol, good blood and sleep well. I work full time and run around for my 2 kids and 2 pets and SO of course. All is great just overweight with a high BMI.. GO FIGURE!!
Im will continue to push myself to get stronger and loose the extra weight but Im proud of myself so far...
Yeah unfortunately I know the feeling
I was fit and overweight until I just recently got to a healthy weight. You sound like you are doing phenomenal though and definitely should be VERY proud!!!
If you keep it up the weight will come off with time! Keep up the great work!!!
Thanks Im gonna try.
BTW: You look FAB-U-LOUS you shld be on the Celeb/Entertainment..
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maybeamommy
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by Erica
I need to lose about 30 pounds, but have super low BP, low bad cholesterol and can still run a mile in 7 min or less (obviously not 5 in a row though)
but when I was 30 pounds lighter, I was in much better shape, but I'm sure there are people 30 pounds lighter that are in a lot worse shape than I am now KWIM?
YES, I have thin friends who cant run on a treadmil or lift weights. My 10min mile is an accomplishment for me.. I just starting running.. never jogged in my life! Who knew at 36 yrs old I would start...you can only get better as you get lighter..right?
That's like me!
It's sad because I want to get more fit but I am actually embarrassed to go to the gym. I can't run or lift weights or anything, but I am thin... When I tell people I want to start going to the gym, they look at me like I'm crazy or have an eating disorder! I just want to be healthy too... but I'm embarrassed to go 
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by luvmyReese
Who knew at 36 yrs old I would start...you can only get better as you get lighter..right?
someone here just posted about a 80 year old marathoner who started at 64!
and I always think back to the father, ridden with heart disease, who started long distance running and triathlons so that his son in a wheelchair could feel the wind in his face
link to the story
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luvmyReese
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by Erica
I need to lose about 30 pounds, but have super low BP, low bad cholesterol and can still run a mile in 7 min or less (obviously not 5 in a row though)
but when I was 30 pounds lighter, I was in much better shape, but I'm sure there are people 30 pounds lighter that are in a lot worse shape than I am now KWIM?
YES, I have thin friends who cant run on a treadmil or lift weights. My 10min mile is an accomplishment for me.. I just starting running.. never jogged in my life! Who knew at 36 yrs old I would start...you can only get better as you
get lighter..right?
That's like me!
It's sad because I want to get more fit but I am actually embarrassed to go to the gym. I can't run or lift weights or anything, but I am thin... When I tell people I want to start going to the gym, they look at me like I'm crazy or have an eating disorder! I just want to be healthy too... but I'm embarrassed to go
Dont be embarrassed! Your doing a good thing for yourself, thats the message your sending when you to to the gym!! Your confidence will build and you will feel awesome.
You have an advantage by being thin, you will see results sooner then someone that has to loose weight.
I used to be jealious of folks that worked out, took time for themselves and felt good.. exercise is so important to overall health to get goiing, YOU CAN DO THIS!!
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maybeamommy
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by Erica
I need to lose about 30 pounds, but have super low BP, low bad cholesterol and can still run a mile in 7 min or less (obviously not 5 in a row though)
but when I was 30 pounds lighter, I was in much better shape, but I'm sure there are people 30 pounds lighter that are in a lot worse shape than I am now KWIM?
YES, I have thin friends who cant run on a treadmil or lift weights. My 10min mile is an accomplishment for me.. I just starting running.. never jogged in my life! Who knew at 36 yrs old I would start...you can only get better as you
get lighter..right?
That's like me!
It's sad because I want to get more fit but I am actually embarrassed to go to the gym. I can't run or lift weights or anything, but I am thin... When I tell people I want to start going to the gym, they look at me like I'm crazy or have an eating disorder! I just want to be healthy too... but I'm embarrassed to go
Dont be embarrassed! Your doing a good thing for yourself, thats the message your sending when you to to the gym!! Your confidence will build and you will feel awesome.
You have an advantage by being thin, you will see results sooner then someone that has to loose weight.
I used to be jealious of folks that worked out, took time for themselves and felt good.. exercise is so important to overall health to get goiing, YOU CAN DO THIS!!
Thanks - you are so sweet!
I started to try going over the summer with my friend... and we thought that classes would be more fun. So I made the mistake of trying Vinyasa Yoga and totally overdid it and have a bulging disk because of it! I'm kind of scared to get back in the gym... I'm actually still having treatments on my back because of it! 
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luvmyReese
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by maybeamommy
Posted by luvmyReese
Posted by Erica
I need to lose about 30 pounds, but have super low BP, low bad cholesterol and can still run a mile in 7 min or less (obviously not 5 in a row though)
but when I was 30 pounds lighter, I was in much better shape, but I'm sure there are people 30 pounds lighter that are in a lot worse shape than I am now KWIM?
YES, I have thin friends who cant run on a treadmil or lift weights. My 10min mile is an accomplishment for me.. I just starting running.. never jogged in my life! Who knew at 36 yrs old I would start...you can only get better as you
get lighter..right?
That's like me!
It's sad because I want to get more fit but I am actually embarrassed to go to the gym. I can't run or lift weights or anything, but I am thin... When I tell people I want to start going to the gym, they look at me like I'm crazy or have an eating disorder! I just want to be healthy too... but I'm embarrassed to go
Dont be embarrassed! Your doing a good thing for yourself, thats the message your sending when you to to the gym!! Your confidence will build and you will feel awesome.
You have an advantage by being thin, you will see results sooner then someone that has to loose weight.
I used to be jealious of folks that worked out, took time for themselves and felt good.. exercise is so important to overall health to get goiing, YOU CAN DO THIS!!
Thanks - you are so sweet!
I started to try going over the summer with my friend... and we thought that classes would be more fun. So I made the mistake of trying Vinyasa Yoga and totally overdid it and have a bulging disk because of it! I'm kind of scared to get back in the gym... I'm actually still having treatments on my back because of it!
Oh goodness  You dont have to be a Denise Austin for your gym comeback.... start slow and listen to your body, you shld be a lil soar 24-48 hrs after a work out but you dont have to bend like a pretzel and do 300lb squats!! Start with some cardio and light weights..floor execises..stretches. If your really concered ask your Dr first. But dont let that hold you back.
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by luvmyReese
BTW: You look FAB-U-LOUS you shld be on the Celeb/Entertainment..
THANKS!! First time I heard that one  
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by luvmyReese
hanks - you are so sweet!
I started to try going over the summer with my friend... and we thought that classes would be more fun. So I made the mistake of trying Vinyasa Yoga and totally overdid it and have a bulging disk because of it! I'm kind of scared to get back in the gym... I'm actually still having treatments on my back because of it!
Oh goodness You dont have to be a Denise Austin for your gym comeback.... start slow and listen to your body, you shld be a lil soar 24-48 hrs after a work out but you dont have to bend like a pretzel and do 300lb squats!! Start with some cardio and light weights..floor execises..stretches. If your really concered ask your Dr first. But dont let that hold you back.
ITA!!! Give it another go! It's never too late to get fit and make health a priority!
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by azoodie
Posted by luvmyReese
hanks - you are so sweet!
I started to try going over the summer with my friend... and we thought that classes would be more fun. So I made the mistake of trying Vinyasa Yoga and totally overdid it and have a bulging disk because of it! I'm kind of scared to get back in the gym... I'm actually still having treatments on my back because of it!
Oh goodness You dont have to be a Denise Austin for your gym comeback.... start slow and listen to your body, you shld be a lil soar 24-48 hrs after a work out but you dont have to bend like a pretzel and do 300lb squats!! Start with some cardio and light weights..floor execises..stretches. If your really concered ask your Dr first. But dont let that hold you back.
ITA!!! Give it another go! It's never too late to get fit and make health a priority!
Thank you both.
I just have literally never worked out in my life. I'm lost inside a gym! I thought the classes would be more fun for me... but they are too intense.
I am definitely NOT trying to lose weight. We are actually doing fertility treatments now so I am just maintaining and trying to be healthy, KWIM?
I don't even know where to start!
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
Posted by maybeamommy
Thank you both.
I just have literally never worked out in my life. I'm lost inside a gym! I thought the classes would be more fun for me... but they are too intense.
I am definitely NOT trying to lose weight. We are actually doing fertility treatments now so I am just maintaining and trying to be healthy, KWIM?
I don't even know where to start!
There's a first time for everything!  
If the classes aren't your thing, don't do them! Find something that you think will interest you. Whatever you do decide to do just start slow and work your way up.
If you are working out you will definitely be burning more calories so you will probably have to eat a bit more than you do now to maintain. There's no reason why that can't be healthy as well - some nuts or a protein shake or protein bar would do the trick!
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Re: Is it Possible to be Fit & Fat?
yes I think so!!!!!!!!!!!!! I gained 10lbs recently..but I still feel like i'm in better shape than a couple of months ago (when I was lighter)..you could be building muscle too!
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