Resurrecting the weight loss thread..

[Mrs. PBJ]

Well I have found a way to extercise if I dont want to walk them where its fun for me and hubby.

I told yall about the tennis courts well I started walking around them when the dogs are out there we go 3 times a day now and I walk around them 5 times each right now I know it does not seem like a lot but going from nop extercise but once every few days to this its a lot.

I am also going to start counting calleries. I made that yogurt and it was really good. I am going to start using it all the time and I started eating yogurt and oatmeal for breakfast.

Instead of sugery cereal and pop tarts so I am trying any more advice.

Would be great my goal is to be down to 200 by the first of janurary I have already lot 5 pound sense this thread may not be alot but when I have been gaining constilly for 3 years that a break for me.


This picture did it for me.

The pants I am wearing are a size 22 and the shirt is a 2x I weigh right at 300 in this picture. Taken EJ's Birthday party with family 2-14-09

 

[bunnybunbunb]

The key is to eat a big breakfast, a big yet smaller lunch and then a small dinner. You should eat every 2-3 hours too, just depending on your body. Stick to a heavy veggie, fruit and nut/seed/grain *diet*. It's not a "diet" but a change of life. Even the leanest of meats have fat in them plus all the growth hormones.

I have a lot of weight to loose but I am loosing it. The first of the year I decided tobecome a vegitarian. It had been on my mind for a year but I loved my meat, Inowhate the taste of anything but fish andfaux chicken.I tried cutting all animal products out but I love cheese and I have found if I don't eat at least a few bites now and thenI end up stuffing my face with it sooner or later. If you like something just eat a LITTLE now and then I know, it is hard.

So this is my normal day, eating wise:

Breakfast is a cup of rice(perferably brown but we do run out sometimes) mostly fried in olive oil(it's good for the joints), to that I add around half a cup of varried veggies and nuts. My perfered dressing is something asian. I then have a smaller meal 2-3 hours later which varries from a cup of veggies or fruit to maybe what i had for dinner the night before. Then my snacks are maybe an apple, whole grain something bar or veggies with soy cheese. Then for dinner it just varries, maybe a salad, some kind of whole grain pasta and sause or a faux chicken burger on whole grain bread.

I don't count calories, just eat healthier. I do my yoga, daily walks(I alwaysjog durring it at some point)when weather permits andsimple exersizes.

 

[Mrs. PBJ]

Thank you I could never go vegaterian.

I love my cow and pig way to much LOL. i am cutting way back on the meat though. I have starting using a lot of vegys though and thanks for the info. I have been writing everything in a book that I can go back to now I get to add more.

 

[bunnybunbunb]

Pig is not very good, that is one thing you should stay far away from if at all possible. Stay to the leanest cuts you can if you must have meat. Even the best of meat has fat. Sugar and fat is your worst friend. Since cutting out as much of the animal products asI can at he moment I find myself craving sweets more and more which sucks since sugar turns to fat. I use to never crave sweets

Remember people calories are the only thing that gives you energy, carbs are good! Just exersize. These all meet diets are not healthy and as soon as you quit it you gain all the weight back. Get healthy, not skinny

 

[pinksalamander]

I lost 7 pounds over the last two weeks! Only 7 more pounds till I'll be down to the next stone!

 

[naturestee]

Well ladies, I'm joining the club! I went to the doctor this week and found out I'd gained over 20 lbs in the last year!:shock: And I was rather overweight to start with!

I have a lot of health issues to deal with- symptoms from my fibro like dizzyness, pain, IBD, etc. that can facter in to how I can exercise and what I can eat. I've been making a concious effort to eat healthier since I was diagnosed two years ago, but the combination of going to a much less physical job and saying "yes" to far too many fast food runs has apparently done me in.

I signed up with a wellness program at work that gives me health coaches over the phone and on the internet and scheduled talks, etc. to help get me on track and keep me there. My first appointment is next week.

At least James is trying to help. He's not really sure what to do as he grew up a farm boy (and still eats like one) and he does all the cooking since I'm on 2nd shift. That means a lot of red meat and few veggies. At least the meat is mostly buffalo and venison, which are pretty low-fat.

I'm going to try to get back to doing yoga every single day (been doing it on and off for many years), be active during breaks at work, and go walking, etc. at least several times a week.

Tips: Recent research found that it doesn't matter what kind of diet plan you follow (low fat, low carbs, etc.) as long as you cut calories.

Whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat, oats) have more vitamins/minerals and fiber and fill you up a lot more and for longer. They're also good at slowing the rate that sugar enters your blood stream, so it's often recommended for those with type 2 diabetes and those at risk for it (runs in my family). IMO they're more tasty too.

Don't buy diet foods where the fats are replaced with corn syrup/sugars. The calories are nearly the same, they taste worse, and they're really bad for diabetics/people at risk for diabetes.

 

[BethM]

naturestee wrote:

Tips: Recent research found that it doesn't matter what kind of diet plan you follow (low fat, low carbs, etc.) as long as you cut calories.

I believe the key to that study wasn't just cutting calories, but also adding a bit of exercise, so that overall you took in fewer calories than you expended.

I agree with the whole grain tip. Whole grains have much more fiber, and will fill you up more than refined grains, as well as the slower sugar absorption. Combining the grains with a low-fat protein, such as beans, in the same meal, is really good for you.


As I posted in the Dinner thread, my husband likes to eat out a lot. He gets upset if I don't eat out with him. When cooking my own food, I have the problem that I eat fairly good food, but I tend to eat too much.

Also, since I have issues with not sleeping as much as I should, I have some of the weight issues that go along with that. (Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can contribute to weight gain and other health problems.)

Anyway, I think I need to lose in the neighborhood of 15 pounds. A couple years ago, I got a whole new wardrobe, because nothing I had fit me anymore. Now, I'm in the same situation. Not only do I not want to do that again, I just don't have the money to do it.

A year or two ago, I read the book The Omnivore's Dilemma, and it really opened my eyes about all the additives and stuff that goes into pre-packaged food. Since then, I have made a big effort to cut out pre-packaged stuff wherever I can. I've still got stuff around the house, I'm gradually using it up. Some things are comfort food for me, I'll never be able to totally give up some things. (Macaroni and Cheese with canned tomatoes and tuna!) But for the most part, I'm paying more attention to pre-packaged stuff and staying away from things with lots of chemicals, corn syrup, and such. At first, I found it was difficult to buy better quality, and stick within my budget. Also had to be motivated to actually *cook* things. But the more I work at it, the better I get.

I think I am eating food that is, overall, better for me. I just need to concentrate on eating less of it. And getting more sleep will help, too, if I can manage it. I'm also really lazy. I am hoping I can get myself more motivated when the weather warms up a bit.

 

[GoinBackToCali]

I am down for the count.. Originally I had a pig related injury.. a nice broken nose and deviated septum.
But I have since Jacked it up completely. This new rollergirl has taken a shine to my husband and been trying to add him to her myspace. WEds we both arrived for practice (he's one of our derbymen since he knows how to skate) and she IGNORED me, and greeted him warmly, THEN made a snarky comment about the glare I gave her.
So I walked up on her and clocked her, right then and there. Square in the mouth. Her response was to backhand me in the nose.
So now..I can sneeze and my nose starts bleeding profusely.
Right now. I am up at 5 am Texas time because my nose hurts that bad.
Don't start nothin, and there won't be nothin..lol

 

[Pipp]

Were you at least WEARING your skates? Wouldn't a well-placed elbow have delivered a great upper-cut on the track?

"Oops, so sorry!"

Finesse girl, finesse!

And I'd say this is a pig-related injury, too. :biggrin2:

 

[DyemondRabbitry]

Oh this is a great idea! Since I'm feeling absolutely HUGE right now I've committed to getting back into shape after the baby comes in May. (I've gained about 25 pounds...grrr...)

Anyhow, I'm 5' 9" and usually weigh in at 180.... I'd really love to get back around the 150-160 range... to me, that would be amazing.

So, I'll be hanging around here for awhile but I can't really do much until this little fellow decides to make his debut.

 

[pinksalamander]

I haven't weighed myself recently but the last time I checked I had lost 10 pounds, however I had a bad week last week so who knows. I reckon its stayed the same. Hopefully I can get to the gym tomorrow and weigh myself!

 

[pinksalamander]

Its a sad and happy day today. My trousers now look like this :

However they are one of my favourite pairs and I can't get any more of them because they were last season!

 

[GoinBackToCali]

Ha ha Fran.. that is an AWESOME feeling ain't it?

I need to buy normal pants.. but i'm still losing so I wear leggings alot.. but when I wear jeans. I can pull them down without unbuttoning them..



Congrats!!

 

[GoinBackToCali]

They incorporated a new move into our pre drill workout. One of our girls was a world class.. literally, she was ranked third in the US, kickboxer.. and sheadded this move..

Seriously.. try it... We did it last night, and there were times I could not even pick myself up last night because my muscles were that weak.



It's called the plank, but when you do it, think about that we're wearing skates. so were more of a straight line cause we're on our stoppers.

1. Lie face down on mat resting on the forearms, palms flat on the floor.
2. Push off the floor, raising up onto toes and resting on the elbows.
3. Keep your back flat, in a straight line from head to heels.
4. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air.
5. Hold for 20 to 60 seconds, lower and repeat for 3-5 reps.



She explained to us, that what your going for basically is to feel like your trying to make your stomach touch your spine.

I could show you her abs.. but they would make you as sick as they make me..lol.

 

[pinksalamander]

Ooooh I've never been able to do the plank!

I weight myself last night and I'm at exactly 13st. When I started being healthier I was more like 13st 13lb, or maybe even 14st. So its pretty much a whole stone

However I've just been to Spoons and had a few Archers and lemonades and a huge burger, and am going out tonight so bring on the calories! I'll just have to hit the gym like crazy tomorrow!