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31 minutes ago, SaraAW said:

Dana Michelle, the world outside is a wonderful alternative to a treadmill.

Outside it can get too hot or too cold. I've also heard it can be dangerous to exercise in extreme temperatures (especially for someone with asthma, like me). Also on a treadmill I can maintain a constant speed.

33 minutes ago, SaraAW said:

Leg lifts, squats (multiple variations), lunges and single leg glute bridges are great for glutes, there's lots more bodyweight exercises not listed for glutes. For chest, pushups are a great bodyweight exercise for chest development. Building muscle in those areas, will give you a good foundation of shape to build on, but you will need some fat redistribution to really round those areas out.

Thanks for the suggestions. I can try the gluteal exercises, but I'm concerned pushups and some of the other chest exercises I've heard about because I don't want my arms to get muscular because it can make my shoulders look wider.

 

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Been a while so I thought I would toss a quick update on here. I’m averaging 15-20 min of cardio on the elliptical. Realized just the other day that my left ankle is almost completely healed and strengthened back up. Alternating between a toning workout and their Bikini body workouts at the moment. Total weight loss so far is 19 lbs. Feeling good about my accomplishments so far, with many more to come. 

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Congratulations @JustineM! I hate that elliptical machine with a passion. I like what it's doing for my butt though. That's currently part two of my cardio routine (20 minutes rowing machine --> 20 minutes elliptical

--> 20 minutes stationary bike). Despite all that, I still have no butt, but my legs look amazing.

 

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3 hours ago, JustineM said:

Total weight loss so far is 19 lbs.

That is wonderful progress. Keep them coming, errr, going, errr leaving??? ? so confusing to say this right

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Oh, I should have taken a picture last week Wednesday. I dressed for "Maximum Gay." Colorful headscarf, my "For the Honor of Gayskull!" She-Ra shirt and topped it off with the trans-pride mask.

 

Nobody said a word and I had a great chest & shoulder day.

 

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4 hours ago, Jackie C. said:

Oh, I should have taken a picture last week Wednesday. I dressed for "Maximum Gay." Colorful headscarf, my "For the Honor of Gayskull!" She-Ra shirt and topped it off with the trans-pride mask.

 

Nobody said a word and I had a great chest & shoulder day.

 

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That sounds awesome!

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So I realized I didn't tell you ladies about what happened the day I wore my rainbow outfit above to the gym.  I ended up having two different guys that went storming out, glaring at me the whole time.  One of them waited in his car for almost an hour for me to leave.  Been feeling rather self-conscious about my appearance since then.  Yes it was reported to the gym staff, they told me if it happens again to let them know.

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2 hours ago, JustineM said:

So I realized I didn't tell you ladies about what happened the day I wore my rainbow outfit above to the gym.  I ended up having two different guys that went storming out, glaring at me the whole time.  One of them waited in his car for almost an hour for me to leave.  Been feeling rather self-conscious about my appearance since then.  Yes it was reported to the gym staff, they told me if it happens again to let them know.

 

Seriously? I went WAY "gayer" (well, my leggings are all monochrome, I can't find the cool robot legs pattern I want) than that and nobody batted an eye. I'm sorry you had to deal with that. My gym does not put up with that kind of thing. I'm glad the staff has your back.

 

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1 hour ago, Jackie C. said:

My gym does not put up with that kind of thing. I'm glad the staff has your back.

The staff at my gym has been absolutely amazing.  Although after the last workout with the trainer I'm not sure if I like him anymore.???

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12 hours ago, JustineM said:

Although after the last workout with the trainer I'm not sure if I like him anymore.???

 

I know what you mean. Ray keeps saying, "Because I know that's what you'd want." What's wrong with me? She's right!

 

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I always hated gym in school.  They always said I threw like a girl. 
 

Know what?  They were right.  And now I am happy about it. 
 

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I’ve never liked exercise machines.   I work out at home using kettlebells.

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