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Is my butt too big?

Denovas Posts: 22 Joined: 2004/01/20	2005/06/05, 02:27 AM I have been trying to do a number of various exercises and I find that I have a lot of trouble doing many of the lower body and ab workouts properly. I either don't feel a thing at all, or my knees go further then they are suppose to and not far enough. I have tried to conform my stance to the explained format, but I am finding that is just doesn't work. My question is this: is it possible that I have just not reached a high enough flexibility level to properly perform, say a squat, or is it really that my butt is too big and gets in the way. (or thighs or belly, whatever the case) I just want to know if I am wasting my time trying to do these right, and I should be concentrating on alternative moves or if I must just keep going and eventually I will get it right? Thanks guys.
Artemis-75 Posts: 208 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/06/05, 01:18 PM Form is key to successfully exercising. And yes, when we are carrying extra weight it may impact our flexibility. You say in your profile that you want to lose a fair amount of weight but you don't specifically say how much or what you currently weigh. (Feel free to send me an instant message if you don't want to post that publicly). Knowing your height and current weight would be helpful in understanding what obstacles you're up against. The ideal solution would be to ask someone who is experienced to watch you do your exercises and offer advise on form. Often we think we're doing the exercises correctly and don't notice where we may be wrong. It is also possible that you are doing the exercise properly (like squats) but are not "feeling" anything because you need to increase the resistance weight. Hope you get things figured out! An NO, you're never wasting your time exercising! :big_smile:
Denovas Posts: 22 Joined: 2004/01/20	2005/06/07, 08:45 PM Thanks for responding. I am 246, 5'8". I would like to lose 100lbs. I find that I really enjoy resistance training, but I hate cardio. I have a hard time gauding how I am doing and determining what I am suppose to be doing. I read a lot of recommendations, mostly pertaining to cardio workouts and they recommend 30+ minutes of a certain activity. I get 5 minutes into it and I am tired, 20 minutes into it I think I am going to pass out. It is discouraging.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/06/10, 09:14 AM denovas - start by walking five to ten minutes, then stretching. Do this every other day. In two weeks, add 2-5 minutes and continue in this way until you are comfortable with longer periods of exercise - fitness needs to be built, you can't just jump into it. -------------- Vitality shows not only in the ability to persist but the ability to start over. - F. Scott Fitzgerald
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/06/10, 09:22 AM I am sorry, but I have to answer the first question - "Is my butt too big?" - Does it have it's own zipcode? Does it order it's own large pepperoni pizza ? When you sit around the house, does your butt sit AROUND the house? When you walk around in a china shop, does your butt knock stuff over? Umm, okay, sorry, lame-a** jokes, i know, but it is what came into my head when I saw the post. No offense! -------------- Vitality shows not only in the ability to persist but the ability to start over. - F. Scott Fitzgerald
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/06/10, 09:28 AM too funny asimmer...it's exactly what I thought of when I saw the message line....great minds think alike (or should I say demented minds:) ) Denovas...good luck with your goals, asimmer makes a good point, start out slow and just stick with it...you'll get there! -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
Denovas Posts: 22 Joined: 2004/01/20	2005/06/10, 06:07 PM Thanks everyone!! I appreciate your encouragement and easy to follow tips. Cute jokes, and YES my butt does have its own zip code. :)
gangstershoes Posts: 641 Joined: 2005/05/27	2005/06/13, 12:30 PM At this stage denovas, your diet is key. Try some low impact cardio, stretching, and some basic arm and leg weight training. Just remember that cardio can't overcome bad eating habits, and you should be on the right track.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/07/12, 08:18 AM Leg weight training does not lead to a bigger butt. more muscular and shapely, yes, bigger, usually not. Please stop perpetuating these myths that keep women from doing serious weight training, which is what they need to do to re-shape their physiques. -------------- It\'s easier to go down a hill than up it but the view is much better at the top. -Henry Ward Beecher