PageantGirl Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi all!I am very new to the whole fitness gym thing! I have started a body for life type diet and basically want to get really toned! I have a small frame (about a size 8) but i am sooooo flabby!!!I have had spinal surgery which also prevents me from doing crunches; probably why my stomach is so yuck, so i am trying leg lifts to tone my abs. is this right?I would also like to know how to get small thighs and gluts?!Would appreciate any help i could get!!!!!:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PageantGirl Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi all!I am very new to the whole fitness gym thing! I have started a body for life type diet and basically want to get really toned! I have a small frame (about a size but i am sooooo flabby!!!I have had spinal surgery which also prevents me from doing crunches; probably why my stomach is so yuck, so i am trying leg lifts to tone my abs. is this right?I would also like to know how to get small thighs and gluts?!Would appreciate any help i could get!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nane' Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Post this thread up one more time in another sub-Forum and I'm sure you will get a bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PageantGirl Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 a sub forum? how and where do i find that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PageantGirl Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi all!I am very new to the whole fitness gym thing! I have started a body for life type diet and basically want to get really toned! I have a small frame (about a size but i am sooooo flabby!!!I have had spinal surgery which also prevents me from doing crunches; probably why my stomach is so yuck, so i am trying leg lifts to tone my abs. is this right?I would also like to know how to get small thighs and gluts?!Would appreciate any help i could get!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nane' Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 a sub forum? how and where do i find that??Never mind...you are already doing it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orange Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Sadly you can't lose weight just off your tummy or thighs. It'a whole body weight loss but your combination of diet, exercise and time will get you there. Your exercise request is out of my depth as I'm not familiar with your type of spinal issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PageantGirl Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 hmmm thanks anyway i guess i am a tad impatient! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHOSTN Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 crunches arent really going to make your stomach toned.. yes your abs will get worked.. if you are trying to strengthen/ grow your abs then all good.. but i imagine your main priority is loosing the flab off your stomach..you will acheive this by eating right and doing cardio ie, running,walking,swimming,cycling4 sessions of cardio a week and keep that diet in check and the fat will peel off you..good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamfatboy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Yep - one of the worst myths of all time is "spot reduction" - there is no such thing...to uncover abs, you've got to reduce overall bodyfat with diet and exercise. Same for 'small thighs and glutes' - reduce overall bodyfat and you'll be amazed at what can happen. In view of your spinal surgery, however, I'd recommend you get good medical or other professional advice at an early stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Lose fat from all over to get rid of your tummy.As for exercises, I don't think anyone here will give you advice on that as you've had surgery. You'd be best to speak to a physio.Oh, or Liposuction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakura Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Liposuction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prod010 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I am with the others on this one. Spines and any injury around this area need to be taken with caution. Possibly you could under professional guidance try pilates which will strengthen your core area. Further keep a good diet in conjunction with cardio to reduce BF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runveerun Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 This post is everywhere with different topics!! doh!You need very low body fat to get abs, so alot of eating VERY well- no junk/crap, alot of cardio and of course weighted exercises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I've just merged them into one topic for you, PageantGirl. Most people read most forums here, so reposting the same topic in different places won't gain you anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PageantGirl Posted May 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks for the advice! i was told to repost it somewhere else so i did!really appreciate the advice! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamfatboy Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 On reflection, my earlier post might have sounded negative - it wasn't meant to be.Trained professional help will be important in managing the impact on your spine, especially in the early stages of any diet-and-exercise programme, but one of the key benefits of a properly designed programme will be greatly improved muscle tone, strength and resilience. So not only will you end up with a flat tummy and shapely thighs et cetera, but also much improved mobility and flexibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicksmith3 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 PG - Like i said, if you truely want to succeed at your chosen goal i would strongly suggest you recruit the help of someone who has already made it to where you want to be. You'll then benefit from inside knowledge of the industry and what the demands are, along with correct nutrition and training advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadrant6 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Crunches are lame anyway but the spinal thing does limit your options i guess• swimming as cardio, also works core, next up boxing• gymnastic type static holds, you should be able to work up to the 'L-Sit' • Sloooow chin-ups, nobody seems to ever say this but they were the first thing to work my core really hard, like just pausing at various points in the negative phase... if you can only do negatives, that's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livinglite Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 A toned stomach requires a perfect combination of a healthy balanced diet and exercise. It's a fact however that with the kind of shape you are in any kind of exercises would seem dreadful. But once you get going with the rhythm, it shouldn't be a problem. So we have got diet recommendations and exercises as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 Send me $277 USD and i will tell you how to get abs.Free shipping in nz, PM me for my account number. :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 il tell you for $276 :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 $275 and I'll throw in a free hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'll undercut you all cos I'm a cheap ho :grin: $1! But no hugs cos I don't want babies :snooty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'll undercut you all cos I'm a cheap ho :grin: $1! But no hugs cos I don't want babies :snooty:You know you have to pay over $200 usd to have real abs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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