Posts by Carol Bennett

Lisa Watson6 said:👍

I haven't really stumbled upon anything that actually helps me—so, at this point, I’ve settled into a routine of doing 60 crunches every single morning and night. I am seeing some marginal results, I suppose; I've been watching what I eat, which has already helped me drop about two pounds... I'm mostly just wondering if anyone knows of any more intensive abdominal exercises—you know, something a bit more demanding—and which specific movements might actually yield progress. Thanks to everyone for the posts...

feralharbor89 said:Building up your stamina should be a gradual process, starting with light walks on short routes before you slowly ramp up both your pace and distance each day.
Cycling is another fantastic option, and you can follow that same principle of steadily increasing your intensity over time. It’s also helpful to spread these activities out, perhaps by getting some movement in several times throughout the day.
Regarding weight management, I really applaud the way you are approaching this, recognizing that excess weight is truly a matter of health.
While there are countless diets, workout routines, and various supplements out there, given your age, it wouldn't be very wise to dive into any of them without first consulting with medical professionals.
I'm not sure where you're located, but if you happen to be in a place like Indianapolis, for instance, I know the pediatric department at the local children's hospital has several specialists who focus specifically on obesity in children and adolescents.
If you'd find it helpful, I would be more than happy to share a few more tips regarding nutrition. Do you feel like you have the support and understanding of those closest to you?

Well, I would actually appreciate it if you could share a few tips on nutrition... And yes, my family is being very supportive and understanding about all of this...

The real issue here—if I’m being honest with myself—is that my stamina is basically non-existent these days. I just can't run the way I used to back in the day. Honestly, I feel like I might actually drop dead after a mere 200 meters if I tried to push it right now... Do you happen to know of any specific exercises, or maybe something along those lines? I’m just a bit lost on how to actually rebuild my fitness levels from scratch...

Hey there. So, I’m 14 years old, standing about 5'8", and weighing in at roughly 183 pounds. I’m looking for some advice on how to actually lose some body fat... I went through some health issues recently that caused me to put on about 65 pounds😠...and now I’m just kind of stuck on how to start shedding it🤷....I've tried searching online and digging through various forums, but I haven't been able to find anyone dealing with a situation quite like mine. If you guys have any tips, please leave a comment below.

Thanks🙂🙂