I stopped doing wts for LB and lost inches!!

Congrats to you Joy!

I too had the same results. About 2 years ago I stopped using weights for my lower half. When I do Cathe's strength work I would not do the leg work, except for PLB on the ball. I have been doing Pilates to get and keep my lower half in shape. I am leaner than I have been in a long time. My legs just aren't made for squats, lunges etc... I also enjoy kickboxing and step,running and biking to help keep them trim.

Susan
 
Thanks so much!
Is your body type the type that is heavier or tends to store fat more in your lb? That's what I am. I was just wondering if hourglass or pear shapes have less need for lb weighted work. I am so glad that you said that you hardly do any lb work and you're lean. Very encouraging!
 
Bumping up this thread. Joyjoy, are you still having the same results? I have been thinking about trying this for the summer, ie just some Cathe cardio and upper body work. Are you doing any lower body workouts, with no weight, or just sticking with the cardio?
 
Yes, I am still having the same results. My thighs, hips and even abs have all gone down 1-2" I recently started running 2 miles a day in the very early am and I absolutely love it. My treadmill was just too boring but being outside before the sun is up is an real treat. I do that first then I come in and do enough more step, kickboxing or plyo to equal at least 1 hour of cardio total. then I do upper body and abs. I am thinking of doing a body part a day schedule next. I was reading Oxygen and that seems to be what all those fitness competitors do. If I do that I'll probably do legs 1x weekly.
Have you heard of Monica Bryant? She''s on the cover of this month's Oxygen and her legs are absolutely gorgeous. She does legs 1x weekly and cardio 1 hour daily (at least).
Let me know what you do!
Joy
 
Thanks for your reply!

No, I haven't heard of her, but I'll have to look for that magazine when I go out later today.

What I have been doing the past couple of weeks: walking about 20 min a day (gotta walk the dog), then either a cardio or upper body workout. This is usually 5 days a week, since it's hard to workout on weekends with the family all around.

I've actually found my pants to be a bit looser, but I'm feeling a little bit flabbier in the butt area. I had been getting good results (firmness-wise) with Gym Style legs, so I might add that back in once a week, using low or no weights to try and firm back up.

Other than that, I am enjoying the break from tall step and lunges - and I know my knees are enjoying it too! Plus, I'm liking the endorphin highs I am getting from the extra cardio.

Have a good weekend!
 
I realize that different methods work for different people, but I was so glad to read this. I hate doing lower body workouts. Basically, I hate those leg presses. I love cardio and upper body. Since reading this thread, I have been paying more attention to how my lower body is being worked out with Cathe's cardio routines. I decided to order Kick Max also just to mix things up a bit. Thanks for telling us about your results.
 
Joy. I too am pear shaped and before I went on a break (about a month) My knees hurt terribly since lifting weights only when I would bend if I was walking or running I couldn't tell just bending. I also have to say that not working out I started having lower back discomfort but I got back to working out again and subsiding for me the dead lifts help. Anyhow, I am using your idea for just using my own body weight and not the barbell I will use my hand weights when I can and medicine ball and see if the knee pain is better or if it still creeps up on me. I am also going to stick with cardio mostly and see how that works. I started Thursday I usually notice changes within 2 weeks so I will let you know.

beth6395
 
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