Adena Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Everyone knows by now that the only thing that makes a woman look "manly" is steroids. In fact weight training has been proven to increase metabolism, protect bones and make a woman look fantastic. To say that anything other than yoga and suryanamaskars makes a woman look manly is just wrong. I'm lifting extremely heavy, like three to five rep sets with whatever I can manage at that weight, and my boyfriend still finds me attractive. I'm not a bodybuilding type at all, I'm much more interested in powerlifting and olympic lifts, but I have managed to not become manly-looking. Strong women just look like strong women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcdenton Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Strong women just look like strong women. An excellent point! Strong women don't look like strong men - they look like strong women Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 You've migrated to India? Where? Cool, I love India too. I do Yoga but you are right I should do it more frequently, it is really the best for a woman - physically and emotionally. Do you know a got online test? Bombay/ Mumbai. I was born in India.. spent a lot of time out of here.. now a spiritual calling pulled me back . I'll say this.. Do Suryanamaskars.. (Google it.. ) It has 10-13 (Antagonistic) Asanas depending on variation. And the sequence pretty much hits every muscle group in your body... PS: I ask anyone here to try them out and see how the feel after.. Its wierdly burning and energizing .. Anyways.. I dont see a point in debating or proving how effective / good it is. Try it for a few weeks and then tell me how they feel. Simple as that folks Whats a got online test? PS: Just noticed that pink .. is that an Indian outfit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameSchmetterling Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 You've migrated to India? Where? Cool, I love India too. I do Yoga but you are right I should do it more frequently, it is really the best for a woman - physically and emotionally. Do you know a got online test? Bombay/ Mumbai. I was born in India.. spent a lot of time out of here.. now a spiritual calling pulled me back . I'll say this.. Do Suryanamaskars.. (Google it.. ) It has 10-13 (Antagonistic) Asanas depending on variation. And the sequence pretty much hits every muscle group in your body... PS: I ask anyone here to try them out and see how the feel after.. Its wierdly burning and energizing .. Anyways.. I dont see a point in debating or proving how effective / good it is. Try it for a few weeks and then tell me how they feel. Simple as that folks Whats a got online test? PS: Just noticed that pink .. is that an Indian outfit? Sorry my mistake. Do you know a GOOD online test, you were on about? I know the 12 asanas surya namaskar with the diving feature, it builds up a got strenght in the upper area. in the picture, yes thats an indian dress I was wearing during my stay in India. my best friend lend it to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Good online test....? What for? Ayurveda Prakruti detection? http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&rlz=1C1CHMQ_enIN306IN306&&sa=X&ei=jiGOTNCHA4uMvQONgO3nBg&ved=0CBcQBSgA&q=ayurvedic+prakriti+test&spell=1 Ah! India trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadameSchmetterling Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 ah like I thought and often been told I'm vata-pitta any tip from your side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudicca Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I am in a similar situation. I went back to the gym just over a month ago. I work out three times a week - I would like to do more but I work full time. I go twice after work when I do half an hour of cardio (I do push myself) and then an hour of weights. because of time restrictions I do upper body one night and lower body the next. Sunday is my big day. I go early in the morning and do a really good 2 hour workout - again starting with half an hour of good cardio. I lost a little weight to start with but then I put some on which is fine as I had gained a little muscle. Now I seem to be at a plateau. It is hard to find the right balance between eating enough food to keep my metabolism happy and less food to try and lose a little more weight. Belly fat is my problem. I do eat soy so after reading the previous posts I should try and cut down on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 ah like I thought and often been told I'm vata-pitta any tip from your side? Read up on your Prakruiti. Vata - Air - Low Digestive Fire - Raw Foods may cause increase in Air.. Lots of anxiety, thoughts etc. Pitta - High Fire - Strong Appetite Depends if you are Vata Dominant then you need to take care with your eating. Look up the Vata-Pitta diet recommendations online. PS: If you google for Ayurveda Encyclopedia PDF, you'll have a great reference. Add to that.. Google Books Search... You can read relevant sections in several books. . And ofcourse, buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woozl Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 hi madame schmetterling! may i ask, what is your daily intake? do you know your kcals? i'm wondering if julia and bluerose's hint was not that wrong... it was one of the first things that came into my mind either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresaann Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 "eat to live" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Best fat loss program out there. That and training with kettlebells and getting enough sleep. You'll lose tons of fat in a matter of a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaitlynAliano Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 That and training with kettlebells and getting enough sleep. You'll lose tons of fat in a matter of a few weeks.I've been hearing A LOT about kettlebells lately. Are they really as great as everyone says? Thinking about taking an introductory class... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieBerard Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 That and training with kettlebells and getting enough sleep. You'll lose tons of fat in a matter of a few weeks.I've been hearing A LOT about kettlebells lately. Are they really as great as everyone says? Thinking about taking an introductory class... I did an 5 week intro kettlebell class last year and after training two days a week for 5 weeks saw some impressive results! I use them in my training for my figure comp now. If you can learn to use them and take an intro class then absolutely go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkplayer18 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 It says to only take breakfast, lunch and dinner and then says you can graze on healthy snacks.use more Salads,fruits, its really good for health.it makes u heathy and fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applehead Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 i wonder if it's possible for a woman to lose fat to the point of getting a six pack and be healthy at the same time. i'd love to get more muscle definition, and i know i have to lose fat for that, but my fat percentage is already quite low (must be at around 13%). i don't want to risk my health with a cutting high protein diet, i already have a family history of kidney problems. and going on a low calorie intake diet doesn't sound good to me either, as it can have the opposite effect (store fat intead of losing it) as a natural reaction of the body to the low intake. losing fat itself goes against the body's survival instinct (which is to store fat), i guess that's why it's so hard to accomplish. specially when your fat is already low. it's specially harder for women, because of strongen i guess. so unfair. any suggestions or tricks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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