So I'm a 25 year old female who's been an athlete all my life, even into college. Since graduating, I've let myself go slightly. I mean, I only weigh about 8 pounds more than I did on the day of my 8th grade graduation, but I've lost quite a bit of muscle and put on some pudge since I've entered the corporate world. With a vacation coming up in April, I'm looking to buckle down like never before.

First things first...I've tried to keep a running/work out routine this past summer, but I've either got pelvic tilt or a length discrepancy between my legs which wreaks havoc on my back and ability to continue running. This seems to happen anytime I start to get into a routine. I haven't had my chiropractor tell me which it is or how to fix it, since I'm sure he wants to see me come back for his business. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to help this aside from avoiding the harsh impact of a treadmill? I've resorted to wearing extra socks on the leg that seems shorter to simulate an orthodic.

Second, I've joined a gym and am going for the first time tonight after work. I was thinking of a few minutes on a treadmill to warm up, hit some light weights (leg press and light arm work) and then hitting up an elliptical. What are best practices for trying to lose weight when you're close to your body's ideal weight? Which is better? Intensity or duration?

I've never had to work out to lose weight, as I've spent most of my life naturally extremely muscular and fit. The times I did work out were mostly for conditioning while in college athletics. So I'm a bit confused since I've seen a million articles that all seem to contradict each other. Some advice is welcome.

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Welcome to the forum.

I would say duration is essential. Its quite useless if you are working hard and struggle every day, and then it will end up with starvation and you will eat more. It will also cause you a big stress

you go girl.
im in a similar boat, this is my first post for ages. years ago people called leiyungfat? and merik? something like that told me how to sort myself out.

now im very close to where i want to be, ie very visable 6 pack.

i think you are kinda in the same scenario you just want to fine tune so eveything is real sexy.

so what i suggest is HIIT. this is the shiznit. get yourself on a rower or eliptical do 3 mins 80% heart rate, then 3 mins 60%. repeat this sequence about 4-5 times. this will get you some toned muscle definition and lose the "pudge". i personally cannot recommended highly enough the rower. its gona a muscle *a very small amount* but its also gona leave you without the pudge, lookin smokin for your holiday.
btw, nutrition,nutrition,nutrition

diet is everything, you mess about with cream pies and you will never get to where you rgoing.
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