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So, here’s the situation... I'm about 5'9", weighing in at roughly 130 or 132 pounds (though I suspect I might look heavier than that 😁)...
Regarding my weight, I don't really have a burning desire to overhaul things too much; there’s always room to drop a few pounds if necessary, obviously, but nothing drastic...
What I am actually looking for is some guidance on how to tone my midsection, because right now it has this sort of "pregnancy belly" vibe to it 😬
It feels firm—not soft or flabby at all—but the shape is just... strange. Standard crunches haven't done a thing to help reduce this protrusion, and while side bends are helping slightly, I’d love to hear from people who actually know what they're talking about and can offer some real expertise...
My stomach isn't usually this pronounced, but it was looking particularly bloated today, which honestly just frustrated me enough that I snapped some photos to get some advice on how to fix it... 😁
I'd also like to work on shaping my hips and that area just below the glutes, if that makes sense 😁 My hips are fine in terms of shape, it's just that little triangular bit, that pointy finish 😬, that bothers me... I'm not sure if I'm explaining it well, and it probably doesn't even show clearly in the pictures... I want everything to feel firm so it doesn't spill over when I sit down, but I don't want to overdo the muscle growth to the point where I look bulky or thick...
For the last month or so (if not longer), due to certain... circumstances... I haven't been working out at all, not even basic abs, but generally speaking, I see results pretty quickly once I get back into a consistent groove...
Normally, I'm into running, dancing, and following along with those workout DVDs...
My diet is relatively solid—for years now, I haven't touched anything but water (tons of it) and the occasional natural fruit juice; zero junk food (well, except for chocolate, though I've cut that back significantly compared to how much I used to indulge), plenty of fruits and veggies... and I walk quite a bit...
So, the main thing I need is a solid exercise strategy...
http://i56.tinypic.com/slnvon.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/34yelgn.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/1621ser.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/22ki2p.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/9r7o7k.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/1qqzk0.jpg
So, here’s the situation... I'm about 5'9", weighing in at roughly 130 or 132 pounds (though I suspect I might look heavier than that 😁)...
Regarding my weight, I don't really have a burning desire to overhaul things too much; there’s always room to drop a few pounds if necessary, obviously, but nothing drastic...
What I am actually looking for is some guidance on how to tone my midsection, because right now it has this sort of "pregnancy belly" vibe to it 😬
It feels firm—not soft or flabby at all—but the shape is just... strange. Standard crunches haven't done a thing to help reduce this protrusion, and while side bends are helping slightly, I’d love to hear from people who actually know what they're talking about and can offer some real expertise...
My stomach isn't usually this pronounced, but it was looking particularly bloated today, which honestly just frustrated me enough that I snapped some photos to get some advice on how to fix it... 😁
I'd also like to work on shaping my hips and that area just below the glutes, if that makes sense 😁 My hips are fine in terms of shape, it's just that little triangular bit, that pointy finish 😬, that bothers me... I'm not sure if I'm explaining it well, and it probably doesn't even show clearly in the pictures... I want everything to feel firm so it doesn't spill over when I sit down, but I don't want to overdo the muscle growth to the point where I look bulky or thick...
For the last month or so (if not longer), due to certain... circumstances... I haven't been working out at all, not even basic abs, but generally speaking, I see results pretty quickly once I get back into a consistent groove...
Normally, I'm into running, dancing, and following along with those workout DVDs...
My diet is relatively solid—for years now, I haven't touched anything but water (tons of it) and the occasional natural fruit juice; zero junk food (well, except for chocolate, though I've cut that back significantly compared to how much I used to indulge), plenty of fruits and veggies... and I walk quite a bit...
So, the main thing I need is a solid exercise strategy...
http://i56.tinypic.com/slnvon.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/34yelgn.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/1621ser.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/22ki2p.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/9r7o7k.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/1qqzk0.jpg