[nabs-l] ways to lose weight

Thu Jul 7 14:25:23 UTC 2016

Suzanne brings up a great point. There are, as far as I know, four
types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility.
Certain exercises have the benefit of cross-applying to different
types of training. Weight lifting would naturally best serve strength,
but if what you're looking for is a means to drop weight to fit into
certain clothes, endurance could be your focus for its ability to
improve your circulatory system and generally improve your fitness.

There are multiple activities you could tackle for endurance. Someone
mentioned the treadmill. I enjoy using that but prefer the elliptical
myself. Regardless, the idea here is not just to get on the machine
and walk for fifteen minutes or so. Move at a fast clip to actually
give your body a good workout. Otherwise you're better off strolling
around the neighborhood and enjoy a better scenery. What I sometimes
do is hop on, get into a fast jog for a couple minutes, then spend the
next few minutes going full out sprint. Get your heart rate and lungs
working overtime. Dial it back to catch your breath and then crank it
up again for a good cardio routine. Of course, remember to keep it
within your ability. Don't overdo any of it, and drink plenty of
water.

There are other activities you can do for endurance. Mowing the lawn,
raking and digging can knock out chores around the house and provide a
great workout. You can also dance, swim, and climb stairs or hills. If
you can find someone to go tandem biking with, that can be a perfect
endurance exercise.

If you do lift weights, remember to give your muscles a chance to
recuperate. Focus on specific muscles on different days of the week.
The only part of the body I'm aware of that you can exercise every day
without strain is the abdomen. Yeah, it's going to feel awful the
first few days, but once your abdominal muscles become acclimated, you
will not feel anywhere near as sore.

My own workout routine rarely goes beyond half an hour and usually
hovers around twenty minutes. I do a mix of sit-ups, pushups, burpees,
lunges, squats, and planks. I'll usually wrap it up with a go at the
elliptical machine.

Whatever you do, find the routine that best fits your ability and your
schedule. Three times a week is usually sufficient. I am not at all a
fitness expert. I read enough articles and talked to enough
enthusiasts to figure out how to do things right but then developed
the regiment that best serves my lifestyle. And, while exercise can go
a long way in helping you feel better about your image, don't forget
to make health and fitness the primary purpose for working out. Do it
for your own peace of mind and not for the purpose of looking a
certain way because that could become a steep hill. If we think about
it that way, there's usually something else and something else beyond
that we feel we need to do to fit someone else's image of what we
ought to look like.

Good luck!

Joe

On 7/7/16, Suzanne Germano via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I only gave those up for part of the 12 - 16 weeks that i dieted for
> competition. When trying to get into contest shape you need to eat only
> unprocessed food and those that do not raise blood sugar. I did every a
> free day every two weeks so i did have dairy then.
>
> On Thursday, July 7, 2016, Kayla James via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Don't you have to give up certain foods to do bodybuilding? Like,
>> important ones like fruit and dairy.
>>
>> On 7/7/16, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>> wrote:
>> > I like to walk on treadmill.
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPad
>> >
>> >> On Jul 7, 2016, at 8:36 AM, Suzanne Germano via NABS-L <
>> nabs-l at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>> >> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I am not totally blind but when I wanted to lose weight I changed my
>> diet
>> >> and then started lifting weights. I actually ended up being a top
>> >> national
>> >> level competitive bodybuilder. Most gyms have personal trainers that
>> >> can
>> >> teach you and help with the layout of the gym. Also you could get a
>> >> workout
>> >> partner. Most people who lift like to workout with a partner.
>> >>
>> >> Suzanne
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 11:36 PM, Kaley Jemison via NABS-L
>> >> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>
>> >>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Hi Kayla, the majority of weight loss comes from changing your diet.
>> Try
>> >>> giving up sodas and juices and only drink water. Eat healthier,
>> >>> smaller
>> >>> meals, and foods high in fiber.
>> >>>
>> >>> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>>
>> >>>>> On Jul 6, 2016, at 10:48 PM, Kayla James via NABS-L
>> >>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org <javascript:;>>
>> >>>> wrote:
>> >>>>
>> >>>> What are some ways that blind people can do to lose weight? The
>> >>>> exercise videos I'm finding are so visual on Youtube. Can anyone
>> >>>> help?
>> >>>>
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