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Rains explained it very well. Originally Posted by Brittnoiserz
I need some advice on how to get out of the 160's when it's my starting weight. I've been walking every morning for 35minutes to an hour for about 10 days now, and I don't want to do this for a long period of time and see no results. What else should I be doing? I eat pretty healthy and try my best to count calories. Help? I don't have any money or equipment.
i will just add my 2 pennies worth and suggest trying interval training. during your walks. why dont you try jogging for 1 minute and then walking for 2 minutes. and doing that for a week or so. and then when you feel ready, try running for 1 minute and walking for 2 minutes.
interval training is a great tool for toning up and shedding excess fat.
especially running jogging. but be careful if you are new to exercise.work up slowly. maybe try C25K. couch to 5k programe. and make sure you have running shoes. if you cant afford running sneakers at the moment, dont worry then just try brisk walking , kinda like if you were late for an appointment. and pump your arms, you want to get your heart rate up high. so you can do intervals of brisk walking with normal walking.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
although walking is a great exercise, once you get up your fitness level, its time to shake things up and go to the next level.
besides you're very young, at 18, Jillian Michaels once addressed a teenager similar situation to you. i will paraphrase what she told her.
basically she told her to eat healthy, (which you're already doing! good for you) cause youre still just a teenanger and growing. so eat a varied diet. she also suggested to make healthier choices when eating out, staying away from processed and junk food. cleaning up your diet. eating wholesome foods. limiting processed foods. drinking 80oz of water.
at you're height, you're already at a very healthy weight.
try some strength training, with light dumbells, like 3lbs. there are alot of exercises on the internet you can find. if you cant afford dumbells at the moment, no problem, use cans in a bag or something.
http://www.fitness.com/exercises/
you want to work out for 1 hour , aiming for 5 days a week, with 2 days off for rest.
also if you're lifting weights, dont work those muscls again for 1-2 days again.
also since you dont have equipment (dont worry) you can use your own body weight! there are plenty of exercises you can do at home, incorporating your own body, which is actually better, as its functional training.
you can do push ups, (against a counter table, to start off with), or even against the wall. you can do squats.
try googling "own body exercises".
be careful though whenever you try any new exercise, make sure you warm up your body with 5 minutes of cardio before attempting any strength weight training.
also dont workout on an empty stomach, make sure you've eaten something and wait 1-2 hours and then work out.
Jillian actually suggests for teenagers not to get too tied down with exercise and specific plans, but to do something active they like. maybe there's a sports you like? tennis? or something that you can get involved in.
hope that helps, feel free to ask anymore questions. sorry if i've confused you! i know that was alot of information to digest!!
, just waiting for you to join me too! and the rest of my 160 girls!!! 
