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  As long as you stick with the plan it will work.

  Don't worry about making your stomach go away, it will do that on it's own with your plan. Remember, building muscle in your core will at first make your stomach bigger because the muscles get larger, cutting the fat is what gets them to show. For my core stuff, I mix standard crunches, exercise ball crunches, decline crunches, alternating heel-touches (look those up on Gyminee), V-sits, and leg lifts. Favorites though are standard crunches, and V-sits. V-sits are especially nice because they work both upper and lower abs. Rember to rest! See ya - Mike

  Posted over 3 years ago by mherauf

  
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  Get a plan, and get consistent . . .

  Hi Miki. I did a lot of research before I started my plan in July, and found successful people simply did the math. Burn more calories than you consume and you lose weight, the end. The nutrition section here on Gyminee really helped me understand what to eat, and equally important, what not to eat. My diet was too high in fat, and like most everyone far too low in protein. The 40/30/30 - protein/carb/fat suggested by Gyminee nutrition worked great for me and is a very common diet guideline from nutritionists. It may be a hassle to track everything you eat, but if it works, and it will show you what you are lacking as well as what you should avoid. Once you get a diet plan, next is exercise. I'm eating far more calories now then back when I was pushing 200lbs. The difference is that my body now burns more calories all day long due to metabolism changes. Every day I eat a good breakfast (used to skip it a lot) a snack a few hours later, a good lunch, another snack, then dinner. Basically I eat every three hours or so. Doing this (while maintaining your caloric goals) trains your body to burn more calories more often, since it has been conditioned to expect more fuel at regular intervals. Skipping meals has the opposite effect, training your body to store fat and reluctantly burn calories. After a couple of weeks of eating right and more often, your body will be eager to burn calories giving you more energy throughout the day. The next piece is exercise. I've excercised every day since the middle of last July. A regular exercise plan also plan helps your body develop calorie-burning habits, and increases PEOC rates (Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption). This is buring calories when you are done with your workout, simply resting (even sleeping). So hit the nutrition section and see what you've been eating; make changes if you need too - it was easier than I thought. Next get an exercise plan that works for you - three days per week (or more if are in a hurry to lose weight). Focus on cardio at first, and build in strength training as you near your goal weight. Last - CONSISTENCY! Stick to the plan. It takes time to train your body to the new habits, but once you do it's all downhill, getting easier and easier every day. Eat right, exercise right, and your body does the rest! Stay strong - Mike

  Posted over 3 years ago by mherauf

  
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  Hi!

  Howdy Miki, welcome to Gyminee. This site really helped me change my body as well as my nutrition habits. I'm sure it can help you accomplish whatever your goals may be. Stay strong - Mike

  Posted over 3 years ago by mherauf