Toning up at 50.

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Floyd15 · 01/08/2024 10:54

Just after some advice really. I'm looking to tone myself up but struggling. I'm a gym regular and have recently upped my sessions to 3 strength classes and 2 cardio based classes per week. I walk atleast 10,000 steps every day. I haven't always been the most disciplined with my diet but have recently really cut back carbs and alcohol. To increase my protein I've been adding protein powder to my breakfast smoothie, added another protein drink in the afternoon and eat a grenade bar. I'm dismayed to see I've put on half a stone and my belt is 2 notches tighter. I'm 5ft8 and now 11st 3lbs. My stomach and arms gave gained weight but not toned. Any toned ladies of 50 who can help? I'm sure its my diet.

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safetyzone · 01/08/2024 11:02

Sounds like it's your diet. If you add protein to your diet you might have added more calories as a result. Might be with keeping a food diary for a few weeks to see how much you're eating and try to reduce the amount from that?

midgetastic · 01/08/2024 11:01

Cut the protein stuff and have fruit and veg instead. Post menopause you need around 200 calories a day less than before so make sure you are not overeating - so want to lose some fat I think but you are in fact a healthy weight for your height ?

However It's highly unlikely that you need additional protein - it's just another fad

Look at the quality of exercise you are doing as well as the quantity - what weights do you use, do you give your body recovery time. Make sure you pull your tummy in for anything core- better to do less but with great technique

I "tone" with just yoga

Be realistic - many images are enhanced one way or another or rely on extreme and unhealthy ways to sculpt ( rather than tone )

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