How are your slimmer limbs?

@celia16,

Congratulations on weight loss and daily workouts. I have opposite problem, saggy skin on arms.
My provider does occasionally test strength in arms by having me push on his arms.

Sounds like doing correct exercise by adding strength training. Are you eating enough protein,?
This article explains relationship of protein to muscle growth:

How Does Eating Protein Help You Build Muscle?
https://www.health.com/how-much-protein-to-build-muscle-8557677
I have been doing Pilates lately to tone up and it includes resistant exercises for arms and legs.

What kind of strength training do you do? Weights or type resistant exercise?

I think I’m ok on protein, but will reconsider. I met with a nutritionist to get it reviewed. She made suggestions I now follow. That was a few months ago. But, maybe I need more. I appreciate the link. It’s a very good article ! I’m always open to improved nutrition.

I have skin too and still some fat on my thighs, but besides that, they look too thin for my weight. In the 150s now.

I do weights on the equipment at my gym. Legs and arms. Perhaps, I’m not doing enough reps or enough weight. I do stairstepper too, which has helped my legs feel stronger. Resistance training is probably what I need.

I’m seeing my primary next week. I hope he can give me an objective opinion. I’ve never had thin legs, even when I was quite thin. I feel pretty strong. Hope that’s a good sign.

That's such a good question. I had rather large weight change over the past 2 years. A total of 45 lbs. The first 20 came after suffering from a bowel obstruction for 6 weeks. Yes I said six week I went to the hospital 2 and was admitted for 5 days each and both times discharged without resolution of my obstruction.

Once that was dealt with I decided to maintain my new weight and I also decided to change what I ate and adopted a whole food plant based diet. I loss another 10 lbs. When I was diagnosed with cancer I changed my diet again to a metabolic syndrome diet and I lost 15 lbs

What I noticed was lack of definition in my leg and my butt was flat. I just didn't like what I saw.

I'm working out. I decided to work with a trainer. We are working on strength and at my request we do additional work with my lower body. I also eating well making sure I have enough health fats and protein so my body has what it needs to grow muscle.

I no longer look skinny and have better balance and I'm stronger. I have been working on this for 2 years and I never stopped when I was diagnosed with cancer. I'm a huge proponent of strength training.

That’s amazing! I’ve been working out over the last year, but not with a trainer. I wish I had one.

I did meet with a new nutritionist since the post above and she suggested still more protein? So, I’m adding that.

@denisestlouie, what do you eat for protein on a plant based diet? I rely on eggs, diary and poultry, with some beans.

Its been an evolution. With the metabolic syndrom diet I'm limiting carbohydrates, so beans for protien is out. My Holistic Dr "prescribed" 4 oz of aminal protien twice per day. Because I was a gynecological cancer I'm limiting that to poultry, fish and eggs. The marjority of my meals are colorful vegetables, leafy greens and low glycemic friuts. I stay pretty close to this diet, but I'm not ridiculous about it.

Oh, I see. I wasn’t aware you included any meat. Two of my best friends are vegan, though they say they make exceptions. I have to bolus for carbs, but if I skip them, I have issues. So, right now low carb, but not by choice. The Holistic Dr. sounds helpful.

I hope I can continue building muscle. My right shoulder was sore so I eased off a little on the upper body work this week.

I try to focus on veggies and berries too. I actually love the food. Portion control is now my challenge.