Adrienne,

Is this the book you are referring to?
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Sculpting-Bodyweight-Exercises-Women/dp/B000FGJO5
G/ref=pd_bbs_3/002-5439291-3403210?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1175532718&sr=1-3

BTW, my upper body looks like that of the girl on the front, and my lower
body is far from it. :)

Kristina

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From: Paleolithic Eating Support List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Adrienne Smith
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 10:18 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: weight loss plateau

 
In a message dated 4/2/2007 9:46:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
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Getting the calories up is what scares me especially after the mega splurge
I had this weekend.

I think Jim's suggestion of slightly increasing your protein may be very 
helpful -- especially since you exercise.  Also, perhaps try playing around
with 
meal frequency ie intermittant fasting or meal timing ie no food for 3 hours

before bedtime --  just to see if that could shake things up a bit.  
 
Finally, perhaps you could tweak your workouts - focus on strength training 
and reduce cardio a little. I'm a firm believer that mixing up one's workout

can really make a positive difference ie if you usually run for cardio --
try 
hill sprints or jumproping or interval bike training.  If you usually do x 
number of reps/x number of sets for weightlifting - mix it up -- go heavy
and less 
reps.  Also, try bodyweight exercises. That may give you the lean, tone look

women want to have.   I've been inspired to get into bodyweight exercises by
my 
hubby.   Tamir Katz's book has bodyweight exercises for all levels; Eddie 
Baran has a good book and of course, Matt Furey and for more advanced types.

These are just suggestions - lots of free bodyweight exercises on the
internet. 
 
Middle age and beyond  brings about hormonal changes that affect skin 
firmness  etc so that even reaching purportedly ideal body-fat targets
frankly will 
never look the same now as when you were 20.  
 
Rising stress hormones and diminishing progesterone, testosterone and 
estrogen can definitely impact skin appearance,  firmness, thickness.  Paleo
type 
diet should help reduce stress levels - plus maybe add in a few minutes of 
meditation.  Also, keep a close watch on your thyroid function.  Hypothyroid

conditions are common in women and many are undiagnosed or undertreated.  I
highly 
recommend Mark Starr MD's book Hypothyroidism Type 2.  It deals with 
hypothyroidism that often goes undetected by standard bloodwork
 
Hope this helps -- I always enjoy your interesting postings and you seem so 
motivated -- I am certain  you will find the right tweakings necessary to
reach 
your goals.



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