so, i'm going to florida in two weeks for the 4th and i really want to lose some weight and tone up before the trip. i'm not trying to do anything crazy like lose 20 lbs in two weeks...but more like 8. is this a realistic/unrealistic goal?

i'm already an active person, who is knowledgeable in health and exercise, and am getting back into a routine of working out pretty regularly. i really enjoy hearing new ideas and finding out what everyone else does to stay in shape. without crash dieting and pulling the trigger...does anyone have any tips, workout ideas, recipes, etc?

note: this isn't ONLY for the trip...i really want to keep up a routine and continue to get back into shape...the trip is just a motivating factor.

6/21/2010 11:17:12 AM

See: BEACH BODY CHALLENGE THREAD in lounge.

6/21/2010 11:17:43 AM

1. DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHAT THE SCALE SAYS. IT'S HOW YOUR CLOTHES FIT.

2. BEACH BODY THREAD IN LOUNGE.

3. HAAAAAAAAY

6/21/2010 11:19:47 AM

Also, I literally cringe every time I see a girl say that she wants to "tone up."

6/21/2010 11:21:18 AM

why do you cringe. they all want smaller arms and no tummy pouch. they can call losing body fat whatever they want!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6/21/2010 11:24:07 AM

1. lift weights, then do cardio. don't overdo it.

2. track your caloric intake, limiting sugar, sodium and alcohol

3. shoot for 40% protein, 40% carbs, 20% fat

6/21/2010 11:24:15 AM

All they want is to burn the fat off their stomach! Is spot reducing so hard!

6/21/2010 11:24:31 AM

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"1. lift weights, then do cardio. don't overdo it."

So if you do cardio first, then weights is it not as effective?

6/21/2010 11:25:21 AM

i think everyone can spot reduce one location. you just dont get to choose it , hahah

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6/21/2010 11:26:13 AM

i see no reason to cringe when a girl says they want to "tone up." at least they are taking an interest in more than just cardio. not only do i want to lose my tum i also want to tone my arms, thighs, and arse.

damn, i wish i would have known about the beach body thread sooner. i should pay attention to more than just chit-chat

6/21/2010 11:37:02 AM

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"So if you do cardio first, then weights is it not as effective?"

I believe that is correct. We've always lifted before cardio.

6/21/2010 11:38:21 AM

The idea is that it's a lot easier to run when tired than lift heavy things when tired.

6/21/2010 11:53:03 AM

well, isn't it also better for muscle development to keep it light on the cardio on lifting days?

6/21/2010 11:54:21 AM

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"i see no reason to cringe when a girl says they want to "tone up." at least they are taking an interest in more than just cardio. not only do i want to lose my tum i also want to tone my arms, thighs, and arse. "

When people say they want to get "toned", they mean they want to lose bodyfat or gain muscle. Toned is referring to muscle tone, and you only see muscle tone if you A) have any appreciable muscle mass, B) don't have layers of fat over that appreciable muscle mass. To "tone" is way of saying you simply want to increase the visibility of your muscle tone. People keep this word incorrectly, it drives everyone insane.

It's also a stupid buzzword used in informercials and gyms that just want people's money.

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6/21/2010 11:57:08 AM