Get Off Our Butts Exercise Challenge

For all the lovely ladies who are participating in the …

 

 
As I told some of you, I am your official cheerleader during this endeavor. LOL

I thought it might be wise to start off with a few reminders.  Many of us struggle with weight issues and/or body image so I think everyone needs to be sure that your ultimate weight goals are realistic.

Below is a screen shot of this web site which gives your medically recommended weight based on height, current weight, age, and gender.

FYI:  The “Peoples Choice Ideal Weight” is interesting but is NOT realistic.



For those of you who are dieting in addition to exercising, here is some information for you:

• Most women should ingest approximately 1,200 calories per day depending on your amount of exercise
• 1000 calories per day is only suitable for a small framed woman who engages in minimal amounts of exercise
• Anything less than 1000 calories per day is strongly discouraged unless under doctor supervision
• Restricting your calorie intake too much can kick your metabolism into ”starvation mode” and you could actually gain weight
• The best diet is not a diet but a lifestyle change that
  • Changes your eating habits (more vegetables, fruits, lean meats, fish; less fats, sugars)
  • Watches your portion control
• Always start the day with a good breakfast, the higher in protein, the better.

Whether you’re exercising, dieting, or both, your rate of weight loss should be no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week. Of course, different times of the month can cause that to be impossible.

Do not weigh yourself more than once a week and try to do it at the same time of day each time, preferably morning. Your weight can fluctuate as much as 5 pounds between morning and evening.

Above all else, DO NOT get discouraged.  As with TTWD, it's a dance - forward step, forward step, back step, side step, side step, forward step...

GO TEAM TTWD!!!!!!!!!!