wicked6018 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 i read an article recently that said that african mango, or african mango extract, is a great weight loss supplement. thoughts? Link to comment
henryfirst Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You want to lose weight? It's not about mango or pineapple. It's about physical exertion + starving for a long period of time. 10 kg (20lbs) in one year is very ambitious but realistic. Bottom line = No starvation = No weight loss. Been there done that. Link to comment
capilot Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Keep looking around, you'll probably find an article that says that Elvis is alive and working in a diner in Peoria. Now, when you find a study that says that mango is a great weight-loss supplement, let us know. I googled it, and found a whole lot of web pages that said "it's a scam" and "no it's not", but no links to any actual studies. Link to comment
Moontiger Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Things like this are always scams. Has a scientific study been done? How many subjects where in it? Who is saying its great of weight-loss (answer: the person making money off of it)? The question go on and on. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 You want to lose weight? It's not about mango or pineapple. It's about physical exertion + starving for a long period of time. 10 kg (20lbs) in one year is very ambitious but realistic. Bottom line = No starvation = No weight loss. Been there done that. Starvation will actually make you gain weight over time because you shut down your metabolism and your body will take EVERYTHING you eat and convert it to fat cells. Have about 6 small meals a day and do some cardio and weight training. Link to comment
wicked6018 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 yes, i would never starve myself. it's not healthy. i'm actually not trying to lose weight. i'd love to get more toned, that's what i really need. i just thought i'd post this question and see if anyone else had heard of this. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 To be more toned you would need to do some weight lifting, not big weights, just small ones. Link to comment
wicked6018 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 i started an exercise routine today to try to help me with dealing with my break up. i've heard exercise helps depression. i'm hoping that it does and that i can stick to my exercise. i'm not in bad shape at all, but i could improve. i'm not fat, but definitely don't have a body that i could show off in a bikini. i used some light weights today for my arms. what are the best exercises for toning legs, thighs, butt, and stomach? Link to comment
Firiel Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I'm biased because I've been a runner all my life, but I seriously think running is the best exercise to tone your legs/butt. Seriously... add some fast-paced running (by adding minute long fast-paced intervals into longer runs) and make sure to do some hill running (which will really work your butt), and you're sure to notice the difference. For abs, I would recommend doing regular ab routines (crunches, leg raises, etc.) but adding some weight (by ankle weights or medicine balls... or I've even used the complete works of Shakespeare ). That's what I usually do. Also, for weights I usually use whatever I can barely handle for ten reps. You don't really need to worry about bulking up because you are female, and you won't "bulk up" unless you are lifting serious weights four to six times a week while focusing on a muscle building diet. Women just aren't typically built like that. Link to comment
wicked6018 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 what if i'm not a runner? and i mean, i CAN'T run, lol. i am the most un-athletic person EVER. i can't even jog for a minute, i get so out of breath. sad, i know. Link to comment
Moontiger Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Its all about slowly building up your work out. Start with a walk several times a week. Then move up to speed walking, then jogging. Link to comment
Nymeria Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 wicked, I have asthma, allergies and a deviated septum and I trained myself to run a 15K in about 3-4 months (my way to deal with depression). I started with a test "run". I couldn't even run a lap so I started there.. run 1 lap by the end of the week. Then I added a lap every four days and viola, I can run now. But aside from running I usually do tae bo (cheesy but I like kicking and punching and will do yoga (holy crap does that get you toned without you knowing it) and I'm trying to like pilates now to "lengthen" my muscles and maybe reduce the size of these massive thighs of mine! Btw, i didn't have to lose weight either. I just wanted to finally get toned and look like I did back in high school but I look better now! I agree with Firiel, running is great because you are working a major muscle group(s) but it's also great to increase your lung capacity and your heart!! Plus you feel cool when you can say you can run 10 miles without stopping! Link to comment
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