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About Bonnie Hardie
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I am an experienced and certified personal trainer. I run fitness boot camps with 5-10 people per camp. I can answer questions pertaining to:aerobic exercise,resistance training,functional training,weight management.,bodyweight exercises,etc. Please do not ask me to design a weight training program for you thru this forum-if you want me to design a program for you-please sign up for online personal training. I can critique your current program for you. Online Personal Training!! www.fitnessgenerator.com/rpbfitcamp Science Based Nutrition www.mynutritionstore.com/bonniehardie

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I have been a Personal Trainer for several years .I used to work for gyms,but now run outdoor bootcamps utilizing: resistance bands-park swings-benches-steps-bodyweight exercises-kettlebells-medicine balls,ETC.

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Certified By: ACE-IFA-NESTA-AMFPT Certified In: Personal Training-Aerobics-Nutrition-Boot Camp-Senior Fitness-Womens Fitness Special Interest in combatting Childhood Obesity.

 
   

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Women's Fitness - Fitness & BMI


Expert: Bonnie Hardie - 4/17/2009

Question
Hi there Bonnie,

I am a 33 year old active female, who is probably a little too obsessed with what I see on the scale at times. I run 3- 5 times a week, weight train 3 times a week and bike an average of 15 - 20 miles (up many large hills!) 5 days a week (I commute to work via bike). I have strong leg muscles, and defined (although not rock hard, I had a baby 13 years ago and can still see a little stubborn piece of flesh there) abs and arms - my weight seems to flux between 122 and 126 pounds. Is this a healthy weight, should I aim for a lower one? I am more concerned about excess fat that can be harmful to my body.

I do eat well, although sometimes indulge in too many carbs/cheese. I have also noticed that I see very little change in my muscles, have I hit a wall?

Answer
Hi Sherry,
Thank you for your question.
Almost all of my famale clients are more worried about what the scale says that anything else.
Measure progress by different things:bodyfat,how your clothes fit,how much energy you have,etc.
Your weight is fine-do not try to go lower.
Make sure that you eat properly and stay well hydrated.
Thank You,
Any more questions-feel free to ask.
Bonnie

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