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06.05.08, 07:23 AM General Topics
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I have a lot of weight to lose (approx. 80+ lbs) due to 3 pregnancies in little over 2 years, poor eating, etc. Used to be in good shape due to weight-lifting with a small amount of cardio. I now have 3 kids under 3, so finding time can be tough. A Pilates studio opened around the corner, my mom offered to get me some lessons for my b'day. I'm interested b/c it seems like it's like lifting weights (which historically worked vy well for me) in that it's strength training - but does Pilates help you lose weight? Am also addressing calorie intake with a program. Thx. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.05.08, 07:23 AM Flag
 

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I think it's like yoga - if it is a strenuous enough session it can. E.g., vinyasa yoga helped me lose weight, but hatha did not. I fear Pilates is too "sedentary," but I"m watching post.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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It's just down to poor eating, not your 3 pregnancies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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she didn't ask for your judgement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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what an asshole you are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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You need to do cardio - and lots of it. Pilates is great for toning, but with that amount to lose you really need to get active. Also be strict with what goes in your mouth - no point working out if all you eat is cake! I also have 3 under 3 - and 25 lbs to lose. I know if I don't start now I'll be fat forever. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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this is exactly my story. had three under three. gained a lot of weight with each pregnancy. i think a lot of it depends on how motivated you are to do something about it. i've been watching what i eat but now is the first time that i'm really ready to start exercising. (dc#3 is now 2yo) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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I think exercise is less important at this point then dieting. Take pilates to get used to your body feeling good again but diet for weight loss. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 07:51 AM Flag
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I was in the same position you are in now 7 months ago. Since then I have lost 60lbs on Weight Watchers. It was the easiest weight I ever lost. I am a better mom because of it. WW and the gym (2-4 xweek for an hour)was how I lost. I never did the same thing at the gym in the same week. Good mix of Cardio, Weigh Training, and Classes. GOOD LUCK! Stop thinking about losing it and do it. You CAN! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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If you've had luck with weight training before I would go that route. I don't think pilates has quite the same effect on the body. I recommend the biggest loser fitness book - contains several do at home workouts with minimal equipment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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