Looking for fitness tips from all of you healthy vegans out there?

Question

So I am at a generally healthy weight as of right now, and a few people have complimented my weight since I went vegan. I haven't lost much, but enough to be a little noticeable I spose. But basically, I would like to step it up one more notch since my body has felt comfortable at this weight for a while now, and I am looking for that last 5 - 10 lb. push. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get your lower midsection to SHRINK. I know by now through research that no matter how many sit-ups you do, you're only toning the muscle underneath. Well I don't care as much about that. I want the fat part (i.e. the d**n tire/muffin top) GONE. I just ordered a bikini the other day and damnit, I know I have the willpower to look smashing if only I had the right methods on how to do it. Again I will remind you that I am not overweight. But I could stand to lose about 5 - 10 lbs. Especially where I WANT to lose it. Is this sort of spot-training even possible? Any and all tips on eating and/or fitness are greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Info about me: 22 years old, 5'5", female, and about 142 lbs. (My current workout is Curves, but I have time in my life to do something else not too complicated if needed). Walking? I dunno.

Thanks so much,

Jennifer

P.S. - It would be great if my upper thighs would shrink a bit too...

Answer 1

i m a guy but  

4 thighs there s the gym. there s the thing where u sit like on a sitting in chair position with ur legs on the ground. then u lift them so legs point forward. keep doin those u will lose thighs fat.

4 the midsection try push ups and the unique push up.

the unique push up: lay on the ground face facing the ceiling. bring legs up so the toes point to the ceiling. go slowly. u should feel the abs burning. dont do too much or u will ahve too much muscle.

Answer 2

You can't target fat loss, but you can target strength training and toning.  Overall weight loss will shrink your... well, everything.  (Except maybe your ears.)  Core strength training will improve the look of your midsection.

The formula is the same, vegan or non-vegan.

Best of luck!

Answer 3

To assist in burning fat, you need to increase the amount of lean muscle.  Unfortunately, that is going to be rather difficult on a vegan diet.

You need WHEY protein not just SOY protein.  Also, you need to add cardio to your workout.

Answer 4

I would say that you should do aerobics with strenght training. Aerobics will lower your amount of body fat and strength training will tone and strengthen your muscles so when you lose the fat, you will have a nice toned physique underneath.

For the aerobics part: (only do 1 of these 3-6 times a week)

-Go for a 30-40 minute jog/fast walk. Start out at 20 minutes and work your way up to more.

-Do the elyptical at the gym

-High incline walking for 30mins on a treadmil. Highest incline there is! Do a slow pace though, starting at 2.5mph and work your way up to 4 or more. Its hard but works! Trust me!.

For the strenght training part: (Do all of these 3 times a week)

-Lunges are the best work out for your legs.

-Maybe a yoga or pilates video??? Great for toning and shaping those muscles. (if you do this, no need for other strengh training exercises)

-Work out your arms with dumbells, but dont over do it.

-Get a balance ball(yoga ball) and do sit ups to strengthen your midsection.

For the diet part:

-Try to eat almost no prepackaged foods, sugars, refined foods, and vegetable oils.

-Eat plenty of beans, whole grain rice, veggies, fresh fruits, and a little bit of nuts.

-When you go to the store, buy all of your ingredients fresh!

You shouldnt totally restrict yourself from certain foods though, because then you are bound to splurge. You should only eat deserts in small portions once to twice a week. If you follow this, then you should lose all the weight and more and look great! Theres a really good diet/lifestyle called the RAVE diet. It is very natural and healthy.

NO Refined foods (refined sugars, refined flours, refined grains)

NO Animal products

NO Vegetable oils

NO Exceptions