The Do You Work Out Zone

Morgan · 03-22-2012, 04:28 PM

I have been trying to strengthen my core muscles, the ab machine is a real killer...can anyone give me some advice on other exercises that will help the core, besides sit-ups and leg lifts. I do have a large excercise ball at home that I can use, perhaps building up my back muscles might help in getting my core muscles stronger...I have notice I am standing taller and straighter and I do try holding my stomach in, which for years I have not done.

I have noticed on the weight training on the upper body it is not about how heavy the weight is for me, but the sets and reps....I try to do 3 sets of 20 reps on various machines and feel the muscles burn just a little, but not hurt myself.

Today for breakfast I ate oatmeal and a banana, and lunch consisted of some roasted chicken, 2 hard boiled eggs, grapes and one wholewheat tortilla and some juice. I am finding it very difficult to get myself on a proper diet, especially since I really love carbs. Any advice for a butch who does not cook would be greatly appreciated, gotta love those Lean Cuisines and Healthy Choice meals for dinner, lol....

03-22-2012, 04:28 PM	#24
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