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What is a good exercise/diet plan for my body type and goals?

I'm 120 lbs at 5'2", but I have a serious case of "skinny fat girl" syndrome :p Tummy pooch, cellulite on my butt and thighs, etc. I'm a bit curvy and I like that about myself, but I'd really like to tone up. I joined the gym a while back but never really had a set routine... I'd just do the elliptical or stair stepper (can't do the treadmill because of arthritis in my knees), then do a little here and there on all the strength training machines. I didn't keep at it long enough to see progress, I still have my membership but my work schedule became pretty intense... so I had to put it on the back burner.

Anyway, while looking at all the hot girls on my Facebook friends list whom I secretly hate (haha), I decided "HEY, it's a 24/7 gym... I WILL make time to go once again AND reach my goals!" I started going back a couple weeks ago, but once again, just floating aimlessly around the gym. I really need a good plan to follow to get my butt in gear.

Also, any eating advice would be appreciated. I work 10-12 hour shifts at a pharmacy, we're always busy, so I find myself 1. not eating much all day or 2. gorging myself on chips, candy and Mtn Dew. I just wanna find a good balance so I can look good and feel good.

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  • ny
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Doing an effective whole body conditioning workout

    can be done entirely at home without any fancy equipment. A couple of

    dumbbells is all you will need. (Even if you don't have dumbbells

    there is usually something lying around the house that is heavy enough

    to substitute in for them).

    Here is a list of 20 exercises you can do right in your own home for

    a great whole body conditioning and fat loss workout.

    Exercises:

    Group 1:

    Bodyweight Squats

    Bulgarian Split Squats

    Y-Squats

    Prisoner Squat

    Reverse Lunge

    Step Ups

    One Leg "Get Ups"

    Group 2:

    Push Ups

    Push Up and Point

    Mountain Climbers

    Decline Push Ups

    Push Ups/Stick Ups

    Step Up and Press

    Squat and Press

    Group 3:

    Plank

    Side Plank

    Curl and Press

    One Arm Rows

    Bird Dogs

    One Leg Deadlifts

    Pick one exercise from each group and do them all back to back for a

    mini circuit of 3 exercises. Do each exercise for a timed interval of

    10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds per mini circuit.

    As you get better at them work up to doing each exercise for 20

    seconds for a total of 60 seconds per mini circuit.

    Take 30-60 seconds rest between mini circuits.

    For beginners do a total of 3 mini circuits to start. Working up to 4

    or 5 as you get better at them.

    Once you're ready to move to the next level add a second mini circuit

    by choose 3 different exercises (one from each grouping). Do your

    second mini circuit with the same time of work to rest ratio as your

    fist.

    If you feel you are already at an advanced level you can add one or

    two more mini circuits up to a total of 4 mini circuits. These 20

    exercises are just an example of what is possible, there are dozens

    more that would work in this mini circuit style, you can incorporate

    any exercise that you like into these mini circuits. This style of

    workout is a great complete whole body conditioning and fat loss

    program you can do right at home in under 45 minutes.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I think its really good that you are trying to lose weight. 202 is an unhealthy weight. at your age the average weight is 120. So its not going to be easy. however, if u are dedicated, if you are willing to put in some effort i KNOW you will be proud of yourself once all the hard stuff is over. eat healthy, exercise atleast for 60 minutes each day. I would advise you start with the exercise 60 minutes a day thing first. Fixing your diet is a little more complicated. Once you feel used to exercising, focus on eating right. I am talking about no junk food. NO chips, soda, candy, fried chicken. anything fried is a no! YES for greens like spinach, lettuce, proteins like chicken (baked) red meats, beans... if u get hungry and u want something like candy, or chips try carrots, fruits.

  • 8 years ago

    Working a lot and trying to exercise is hard but honestly I don't like cellulite it's a turn off so I hope that this pushes you to do a little cardio a few times a week slowly little by little brah

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