Comments on: Weight Training and Body Image http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:50:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: roni http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7486 roni Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:42:56 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7486 Ellie - At first it didn't seem like a chore because I was going with the family then I started to get hooked but I think it was because I was ready. I mean REALLY ready. And I DO think it made a difference. Even though I was thiner I wasn't as confident as I am now but I was more confident then I was 70lbs heavier. That being said (and this is easier advice to give then to get) you can't worry about it. Honestly, I still have body image issues but for some reason while I'm working out they seem to disappear I see all shapes and sizes in that gym and everyone is doing what works for them and that gives me such a great feeling I tend to forget about my own body. I'm not sure if that makes sense. Anyway, I hope that helps a little. :~) Ellie – At first it didn’t seem like a chore because I was going with the family then I started to get hooked but I think it was because I was ready. I mean REALLY ready. And I DO think it made a difference. Even though I was thiner I wasn’t as confident as I am now but I was more confident then I was 70lbs heavier.

That being said (and this is easier advice to give then to get) you can’t worry about it. Honestly, I still have body image issues but for some reason while I’m working out they seem to disappear I see all shapes and sizes in that gym and everyone is doing what works for them and that gives me such a great feeling I tend to forget about my own body. I’m not sure if that makes sense.

Anyway, I hope that helps a little. :~)

]]> By: Ellie http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7381 Ellie Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:19:38 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7381 Thank you so much for sharing. Your daily blog is always such a motivator for me. I'm the most horribly shy person and so being able to read your entries is like having a friend tell you some helpful advice each day which I find a huge help. With that in mind, you mentioned that you didn't work out until about 1 1/2 year into your weight loss. How long did it take after you started going to the gym that it wasn't so hard to do each time? Right now it's just horribly hard and embarrassing for me. Do you think it made a difference that you'd already lost the majority of your weight in Phase One, so you were improving a body that was lighter and more lean into something healthier by now going to Phase Two and toning it now? Thank you again! Thank you so much for sharing. Your daily blog is always such a motivator for me. I’m the most horribly shy person and so being able to read your entries is like having a friend tell you some helpful advice each day which I find a huge help.

With that in mind, you mentioned that you didn’t work out until about 1 1/2 year into your weight loss. How long did it take after you started going to the gym that it wasn’t so hard to do each time? Right now it’s just horribly hard and embarrassing for me.

Do you think it made a difference that you’d already lost the majority of your weight in Phase One, so you were improving a body that was lighter and more lean into something healthier by now going to Phase Two and toning it now?

Thank you again!

]]> By: RooBabs http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7168 RooBabs Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:15:29 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7168 This was such a great post- thanks Roni and Andy! I have to agree that strength training and even exercising in general helps how you feel about your body, and usually accelerates weight loss (versus diet alone). A few years back I lost a lot of weight due to stress, but I still felt fat, because my body was very jiggly and squishy. Although I am bigger now (and about 20 lbs heavier than at my lowest weight), many parts of my body feel firmer and stronger than at that time. A big part of that has been because of running, and I know once I get back to a regular strength training routine, I will feel and look even better. This was such a great post- thanks Roni and Andy! I have to agree that strength training and even exercising in general helps how you feel about your body, and usually accelerates weight loss (versus diet alone). A few years back I lost a lot of weight due to stress, but I still felt fat, because my body was very jiggly and squishy. Although I am bigger now (and about 20 lbs heavier than at my lowest weight), many parts of my body feel firmer and stronger than at that time. A big part of that has been because of running, and I know once I get back to a regular strength training routine, I will feel and look even better.

]]> By: Shanna http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7157 Shanna Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:35:03 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7157 Roni, this is just what I need to hear. I have reached my goal that I set when I first started my journey. Now I am asking myself why I am still not happy. Do I need to lose more wieght? Now I need to focus on losing body fat and gaining muscle. This is going to be a totally different journey for me. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. And thanks Andy for the advice. Roni, this is just what I need to hear. I have reached my goal that I set when I first started my journey. Now I am asking myself why I am still not happy. Do I need to lose more wieght? Now I need to focus on losing body fat and gaining muscle. This is going to be a totally different journey for me. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. And thanks Andy for the advice.

]]> By: joni http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7128 joni Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:20:43 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7128 Roni.. I'm so glad that you posted this. I have been in a real struggle lately. I have found that I am a TOTALLY converted runner @ 4days/wk and 10 miles (If you would have told my 20 yo self that she would laughed right?), but despite not using AP's or even all my FP's, and following the plan to the letter (including 8-10+ of water and 5-7 fruits and veggies) I have actually gained weight. I saw my doctor who told me that I should sleep more because the issue is porbably hormonal due to the constant deprivation (because as a night shift worker I tend to pull a lot of "all nighters" and 24-36 hr stretches with no sleep) but the gain had me puzzled. I'm doing yoga 1-2 days a week and strength training once but I think I'll up it to 2 after reading this. Thanks again Roni and Andy! Roni.. I’m so glad that you posted this. I have been in a real struggle lately. I have found that I am a TOTALLY converted runner @ 4days/wk and 10 miles (If you would have told my 20 yo self that she would laughed right?), but despite not using AP’s or even all my FP’s, and following the plan to the letter (including 8-10+ of water and 5-7 fruits and veggies) I have actually gained weight. I saw my doctor who told me that I should sleep more because the issue is porbably hormonal due to the constant deprivation (because as a night shift worker I tend to pull a lot of “all nighters” and 24-36 hr stretches with no sleep) but the gain had me puzzled. I’m doing yoga 1-2 days a week and strength training once but I think I’ll up it to 2 after reading this. Thanks again Roni and Andy!

]]> By: Sweets and Sweats http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7125 Sweets and Sweats Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:55:58 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7125 I loved the interview. Now if only I could ingrain this statement into my brain "Unless you plan on walking around in a t-shirt with your weight and body fat printed on it, who will really know." <a href="http://sweetsandsweats.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">sweets&sweats.wordpress.com</a> I loved the interview. Now if only I could ingrain this statement into my brain “Unless you plan on walking around in a t-shirt with your weight and body fat printed on it, who will really know.”

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]]> By: Brianne http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7124 Brianne Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:37:52 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7124 I really enjoyed this post. The interview was great and informative--I'd love to read more like this! I really enjoyed this post. The interview was great and informative–I’d love to read more like this!

]]> By: Annette http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7123 Annette Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:35:23 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7123 that was great Roni and Andy. Since I have started moderate strength training (20 min 3x a week) and using weighted balls when I do my Walk away the Pounds videos, I can see a big difference in my upper body.....I Love it! Carrying around my twin 25 lb little ones is easier now too. I think strength training is addictive and so worth it. I have been at it for about 3 months now and I can see the work I have put in. that was great Roni and Andy. Since I have started moderate strength training (20 min 3x a week) and using weighted balls when I do my Walk away the Pounds videos, I can see a big difference in my upper body…..I Love it! Carrying around my twin 25 lb little ones is easier now too. I think strength training is addictive and so worth it. I have been at it for about 3 months now and I can see the work I have put in.

]]> By: GymEquipment1 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7121 GymEquipment1 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:15:03 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7121 The best exercise plan should have cardiovascular and weight training exercises. This helps burn calories and increase the muscle to fat ratio that will increase ones metabolism and lose weight. You can get more information about <a href="http://www.yorkfitness.com" rel="nofollow">Gym Equipment</a> which I browsed on internet can fetch you help. The best exercise plan should have cardiovascular and weight training exercises. This helps burn calories and increase the muscle to fat ratio that will increase ones metabolism and lose weight. You can get more information about Gym Equipment which I browsed on internet can fetch you help.

]]> By: marcie http://ronisweigh.com/2008/08/weight-training-and-body-image.html/comment-page-1#comment-7120 marcie Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:14:51 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=714#comment-7120 I forgot to add that I'm doing my running at the GYM which is a huge step for me! I forgot to add that I’m doing my running at the GYM which is a huge step for me!

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