How can I force my body to be skinny when eating right and getting plenty of exercise leaves me fat?
I was fat in high school, even though family meals were well balanced, few sweets, and I walked everywhere, rollerskated, played tennis, rode my bike. I was a size 24 in college in spite of walking and hiking plus not being able to afford to eat anywhere but the caffeteria. I was a 24 after college, working two jobs - waitressing, cleaning - and walking to work, and being a vegetarian. I'd gain weight when not that active, got down to a size 24 following Susan Powter's book, size 24 on The Zone, size 24 on Atkins, size 24 on Overeaters Anonymous while living in the desert with no car riding my bike or walking everywhere plus taking tai chi classes. I've gained more weight, but I need to know how to force my body to actually be skinny before I lift another finger - I want to be a size 12, if I can't be skinny it doesn't matter if I'm a size 24 or a size 572. I'm already on synthroid, and no, my doctor won't increase the dosage, yes, they've tested to be sure it was the right dose.
There may be something medical going on! Good luck with everything, don't give up on your exercising and eating right!!
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Tai Chi: the Ultimate Exercise
Attaining mastery of the martial art of Tai Chi Chaun, called "the ultimate fist", takes 7-10 years of intensive training. Few have the desire to learn the complete martial art. As a result, a simplified version, called Tai Chi, was developed as a form of exercise. Today, 200 million Chinese do Tai Chi on a regular basis. But its popularity has spread worldwide. It is said that Tai Chi is now the most popular exercise in the world.
Those who practice Tai Chi are called players and there is good reason for that label. Most Tai Chi participants are happy to learn the major principles, a few forms (movements done within a routine), and some training concepts. This level of Tai Chi practice is the basis for learning to deal with stress and for building health. A Tai Chi player can learn the basic forms within a three to six month period. Tai Chi is best learned in a class setting, but can be practiced anywhere.
Tai Chi could be the ultimate exercise! Think if it as a system that uses movement and breathing in ways to enhance the player's health. It involves every muscle and joint by coupling low impact exercise with deep slow diaphragmic breathing. A strong mind/body connection is present in the slow, relaxed movements of good Tai Chi, an activity that burns about 280 calories/hour, similar to walking Tai Chi can be done in a very small space (less than the size of an area rug); it requires neither special clothing nor equipment, only patience. Afterwards, you don't have to shower or spend time to "recoup".
Tai Chi is an exercise system that can be adapted to ever-changing levels of time, health and fitness. It is the ultimate exercise because it positively impacts the player's wellness in a number of ways and is increasingly being used ap part of a comprehensive approach to improve a number of medical conditions including MS
Playing Tai Chi is special and different. It is the opposite of working out on a machine while staring at a TV. That popular scene is an example of the 'disconnect' between where the mind if focused and what the body is doing. Unfortunately, that unhealthy disconnect is far too present in our lives. Effective Tai Chi practice requires that one stay in the moment, focused on what the body is doing and feeling. Players find comfort and value in moving in a slow, relaxed manner. It feels good and its good for you! You can see why Tai Chi is the ultimate exercise!
About the Author
Two teachers of tai chi, one a health educator and the other a writer.
