Posted by Wildflower on May 25, 2004, at 13:25:27
In reply to Isn't exercise suppose to make you smaller?, posted by shadows721 on May 25, 2004, at 1:29:07
Walking and Pilates are excellent things to help with toning your body. You may not be bulking up but simply giving shape to your muscles. If you've always been slim, chances are your muscles especially in the rear and legs have been flat. Another variable may be your eating habits. Some people really have an increase in appetite when they start working out. You may want to chart your caloric intake.
Using small 3-5 lb. weights on your upper body will tone you without adding the bulk to your lower half. It all depends what areas you'd like to tone.
One more thing to add, women tend to store fat on their upper arms, abdomen, and butt/thighs. All of this could be a part of a genetic predisposition depending on your current age. We all gain weight as we age...
FYI - There's so much talk about credibility these days on PB that I thought I'd let you know that I teach strength training classes fitness classes at night. However, I'm better at giving health advice than following it...
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