https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:27:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1590250 Sat, 05 Dec 2015 01:08:50 +0000 Anonymous 1590250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice Anne! Weight training can be very satisfying. It's nice to have a feeling of strength. You hold your head higher and stand taller. Hopefully you enjoy it!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1586672 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:57:25 +0000 anne 1586672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the encouragement, Helen, Alasse UF and Summer<br />Angie - Thanks. So sweet!</p> <p>Sandy - my middle does feels trimmer already - though funnily enough most of the fat wasn't there - it was on my arms!</p> <p>Beth Ann&nbsp; and UF - go for it NOW!. I missed out for a few of the darkest months of my winter&nbsp; because I was waiting for the gym sub at my old work to run out before I joined this one (but not actually going there) and I think some of the bodyfat damage happened then (sometime between March and November I increased it by 3%)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1586008 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:22:27 +0000 Summer 1586008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's good to know that you are taking all the right steps to restore the balance, Anne. &nbsp;Good luck with the regime, and do keep us posted on your progress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1585945 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 04:33:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1585945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you have to make the time to take care of your health, with a job and growing family. &nbsp;Well done! &nbsp;We're entering the hibernation season here, so it's time to join a gym in our new town. &nbsp;It's harder to work out at home when it cold and dark outside. &nbsp;I hope I do as well as you have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1585883 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 00:25:48 +0000 unfrumped 1585883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this is very inspiring. Maybe I can get up and get doing.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1585708 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:00:36 +0000 SandyG 1585708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun news to read! I think you're going to like your new regime. You're launched on a fab and fit adventure that will repay every bit of effort. Bursting with health ... and a trim middle ... what's not to like Cheers</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1585675 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:29:31 +0000 Angie 1585675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great, Anne. I'm glad you checked things out. You look fabulous and have especially stunning skin. Much love to you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1585659 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:05:37 +0000 Alassë 1585659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope this goes well for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1585632 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:21:04 +0000 Helen11 1585632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Anne, I'm impressed by your commitment to exercise and fitness. I hope you feel healthy and strong, and that you see the changes in your numbers, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinnyfat---an-update#post-1585598 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:29:53 +0000 anne 1585598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>About a month ago I posted <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/skinny-fathttp://" rel="nofollow">here</a> about how a fitness evaluation at my gym had results showing that my body fat was 35%, a level that is considered unhealthy. This is despite my BMI being quite normal (I usually  wear an Aussie size 8 or 10 - which is around a US 4-6). I googled this situation and discovered some reports that this, which they called "skinnyfat" could be  worse for your health than being overweight. </p> <p>I got lots of helpful advice from YLF (And I was particularly encouraged by <b>Sandy,</b><i>  </i>who had changed her levels), and thought I'd report back on how my response is going.</p> <p>1. <b>Lots of you</b> said to do weights (which I already knew but it took this to get me going again with them). The PT at the gym wrote me up a 3 session a week programme and I have been doing it for 3 weeks so far. I have a fair bit to learn about doing it correctly, especially as my body is a bit unbalanced (I have mild scoliosis) so I have to get that right before I can increase the weights. and increase them in small increments.</p> <p>2. <b>Angie</b> said to get my glucose and cholestoral checked out. I have, and they are fine. The doctor took the opportunity to check my iron too (it was low iron that led the doctor's to my having celiac disease). It was OK mid 2014 - but it is low again (6).So I'm on supplements and wanted to say thanks Angie - I wouldn't have discovered this without your suggestion,</p> <p>3. Am down about 2 kilos. I am assuming this is mostly diet related. Hopefuly didn't lose muscle. My main change is taking a lot longer to eat my lunch  - a mouthful every 5 minutes or so. I have also cut down on eating after the evening meal and usually have a cup of licorice tea instead of a mug of hot milk.</p> <p>4. Several of you said to do <strong></strong><b>HITT.</b>  I had been kind of doing it already, but I am keeping it up (with a brief break after I fell off my bike)</p> <p>I won't find out if the Body fat has changed for a few months time - when the next fitness evaluation takes place.</p> <p>Thanks again for the advice and the encouragement </p>