[nabs-l] ways to lose weight

Thu Jul 7 16:31:22 UTC 2016

Hi Kayla, 
What Joe mentioned about endurance is absolutely spot on, As was his point regarding having 5 to 6 mini meals a day as opposed to three large ones. 
As a young woman who routinely gets looked at by men followed by the exclamation, "Damn, she's thick!,"I want to make sure to set a few things Straight. 
The first thing that stood out to me was when you  associated the word pretty with the word small. Sometimes, healthy bodies aren't tiny. For years, I looked very much like a gymnast. Then, I started developing a lot (and I do mean a lot) of muscle. After four intense years of struggling with my own image, I have come to realize that what is healthy for others May not be healthy for me. I need a lot of fuel, and in my life, it means not being a size two. Please remember during your weight-loss journey that you may never be as small as you once were and that this doesn't constitute as a failure. When you embark on this journey, please do it for yourself and not for the image you once had or wish you had now. That is so important, because being cute, pretty, sexy, or beautiful isn't exclusive to being big or small. 
The second is that, If given the opportunity, your body will let you know what it needs and what it doesn't. It will let you know when it is hungry and when it no longer needs food. It will let you know when it is tired and when it has enough energy to do an extra lap. It will let you know if it has been overworked to the extreme and when it just has a healthy burn. Take time to listen. Each and everyone of these methods for weight-loss are highly individualized based on what your body needs. 
Beyond this, people in this conversation, particularly Joe, have said everything I otherwise would. As someone who has been where you are now, I will be cheering you on every step of the way. 
Best of luck, beautiful.

Danielle

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> On Jul 7, 2016, at 10:25, Joe Orozco via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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