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beachgirl
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sara
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GEtting rid of the gut, how??
How do you get rid of your gut? I cannot do any cardio as my foot is in a boot for 6 weeks.
Are sit ups effective? how many?
Thanks so much
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Posted 3/12/11 4:16 PM  |
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chelle
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
What did you do!?!? 
Unfortunately you have to do the cardio  along with the sit ups.
If you just do sit ups, whatever "fat" you have on top of the muscle will just stay there, you will just end up building your abs underneath it all.
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| Posted 3/12/11 5:11 PM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
You need to do cardio to blast the fat.
I hope you heal quickly!!
How is your diet?
Message edited 3/12/2011 5:29:22 PM.
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| Posted 3/12/11 5:29 PM |
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Dollface
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Unfortunately, cardio is the only real gut buster.
I hope you're up and around ASAP!
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| Posted 3/12/11 7:45 PM |
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beachgirl
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sara
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Aggggghhhh I knew it...I knew it but I was in denial.
I tripped and fell last week, broke a bone in my ankle and have to wear a boot for 6 weeks..this all happened the same week I had started back into my exercise routine...I will have to watch my diet extra carefully or else i am in serious trouble going into the summer
thanks everyone
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| Posted 3/12/11 9:26 PM |
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runlikethewind
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
I agree, you need the cardio. However, if you can't do that, maybe try pilates? You might not be able to do all the moves, but a good amount of them. That definitely works your core!! I have the Mari Winsor series with the accelerator.
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| Posted 3/12/11 9:41 PM |
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MrsG823
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Pilates!!
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| Posted 3/13/11 9:41 PM |
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beachgirl
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sara
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Thank you for the pilates advice- I am going to order a DVD today - is M Windsor the best?
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| Posted 3/14/11 12:15 PM |
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MrsG823
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Posted by beachgirl
Thank you for the pilates advice- I am going to order a DVD today - is M Windsor the best?
I like the Winsor Pilates DVDs. They are similar to some of the classes I have taken- I highly recommend doing the instructional DVD explaining how to do each move first. She gives modifications for experience levels and back problems etc. The book the pilates Body is also good. It gives really clear directions on how to do each exercise.
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| Posted 3/14/11 1:16 PM |
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beachgirl
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sara
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Thank your MrsG - so helpful. I have always wanted to get into Pilates so maybe this is a blessing in disguise - you have to look at the bright side somethings - thanks a lot.
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| Posted 3/14/11 1:39 PM |
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MrsG823
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Posted by beachgirl
Thank your MrsG - so helpful. I have always wanted to get into Pilates so maybe this is a blessing in disguise - you have to look at the bright side somethings - thanks a lot.
Your Welcome!! I actually started doing pilates after my orthopedic surgeon recommended it- I have a lot of damage to my left knee and had to give up running.
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Serendipity
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Posted by beachgirl
Aggggghhhh I knew it...I knew it but I was in denial.
I tripped and fell last week, broke a bone in my ankle and have to wear a boot for 6 weeks..this all happened the same week I had started back into my exercise routine...I will have to watch my diet extra carefully or else i am in serious trouble going into the summer
thanks everyone
You OP gave me hope...then everyone's responses mad me
I started crunches but I am afraid this isnt going to work then! I cant believe it! SO annoying! We will be celebrating when these boots are off!!!
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| Posted 3/16/11 4:47 PM |
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racheK
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Whenever you do pilates/cardio, make sure to pull your navel in (instead of letting your stomach bulge out)---You need to keep your core muscles engaged during workouts to see results.
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| Posted 3/16/11 5:54 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: GEtting rid of the gut, how??
Posted by racheK
Whenever you do pilates/cardio, make sure to pull your navel in (instead of letting your stomach bulge out)---You need to keep your core muscles engaged during workouts to see results.
Ah yes, pull your belly button into your spine (in the words of Mari Winsor) 
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