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well the first thing you have to do is evaluate how your body works and what kind of food intake you currently have...

as an example, for me my problem is not so much the kinds of food i eat as it is the portions, so by cutting down my portions and adding some regular exercise i was easily able to drop 30 lbs in about 3 months...

then you have to know yourself, are you disciplined enough to count calorie intake every day, cook proper meals and stick to a strict diet? if so, there are many choices out there but the general idea is to eat veggies, protein and fruits and cut down on carbs and sugars....

im not much of a cook, so i cant really offer recipes but im sure you can search the internet and get all kids of good ideas...

im now at a point where im gonna have to figure out a way to be more disciplined about the types of food, as i cant cut my portions any further without starving, plus im on a pretty intense workout routine (basically 7 days a week) and need to provide my body with the right fuel to keep that going...

good luck.... and if you come up with good, tasty recipes, dont be shy to share them... peace

Lots of wild sex. As I need to lose some too, we could lose it together. Really, just try to exercise more. Ive noticed that as I get older, I exercise less, and gain more.

Hello Sweets,

I know how it is to struggle with with a few extra pounds, which indeed does not mean you look bad.
By your photo's I think you look just beautiful however if you are not satisfied with your current weight I recommend Cardio.
Previously I served in the Armed Forces until 2004, I think that Aroebic type fitness and calorie reduction is truly the only weight loss solution.
Then when you are within a few pounds of your desired weight/goal...perhaps incorporating some light weights, curls for toning...Squats are great.
I also think an online buddy system is very motivating and encouraging when you need the support you can write back and forth and relay your progress or maybe keep tabs on the days for how much you are consuming in calories...I will be your online buddy if you need one, perhaps you have one...Nevertheless, my wishes for a healthy success are here and bestowed your way.
I think you look lovely as I said before, I do know it is important as we get older to be a little below than over, so your happiness is paramount.

Best wishes
Kemberly Nielsen

Thank you sooooo much! That sounds very similar to the advice a coworker (who looks absolutely great!) gave me yesterday.

I honestly don't feel comfortable at the weight I am right now. I've never struggled with weight before. I could eat whatever I wanted & not gain. But I can't even look at food now without feeling fat. And everyone telling me I'm not doesn't help. No, I didn't mean you, sweetie. I just know that I'm not at my ideal weight. I'm not extremely over, but would be so much more comfortable when I reach my goal.

Half an hour's brisk walking a day does it for me - wonderful cardio vascular benefits, reduces stress etc etc.

Love it.

Sweet, when I lost the 126 lbs. I stopped eating ice cream, anything that came from a bakery, candy store and carbs. I didn't count carbs, but I was aware of the simple ones, they are the bad ones. Cereals, oatmeal, etc. are complex carbs and are good for you within reason. I didn't exercise at all.

I saw the following article today on CNN.com.


http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/10/attitudes.overweight/index.html

The title was lost when I copied it. It basically said the new size 14 is the old 10.

1. Firstly try not to even look at weight at all. Get a set of scales that calculated your body fat percentage. You want to lose FAT, not WEIGHT - and when you're working out and building mucle you will either lose fat and stay the same weight or even put weight on. So first rule is dont look at weight.

2. Next I would suggest not changing your diet provided it is balanced and healthy - denying yourself foods will only cause cravings. Take a good multi vitamin supplement aimed at your sex and age group, this will also help stop any cravings as your body will be getting all the nutrients it needs. Any drastic or repeated changes in diet will make your body go into survival mode where it will probably try to save as many calories as possible, this means you could put on fat and is the main reason fad diets only work short term. Im assuming you want a long term solution...

3. Mix cardio workouts (30 minutes a session is ok - don't let people tell you you need to do an hour cos thats rubbish, you're not training for a marathon - yet!) (cycling, running or cross training are all great - walking too although it just takes longer to lose the fat as you are moving at a slower pace) with strength training - lift weights. Most women don't want to do this as they think they will look like men but it would take a really significant amount of hours in the gym and a targeted diet to get a really dry male look so don't worry about that. You need to build extra muscle, why? Because muscle is what burns calories, the more of it you have the more calories you burn in a day - this keeps your metabolism up which is important as this will slow down a bit as you age. Do 3 sets working up to 30 repetitions about 3 times a week. Try to vary the exercises so you're muscles don't become unresponsive over time (the body is very good at saving energy and needs to be kept on its toes!). One really good tip Ive heard is to use free standing weights since they employ more muscle groups and have a greater effect overall than the machines, which just isolate and work one group.

4. Try to incorporate exercise into your normal day so that you do it without thinking about it - in the netherlands most people actually think nothing of cycling 10 km to work. It saves money, often takes less time in a large city and burns calories without you having to set aside time for the gym.

Hope some of this will be useful for you!

Perfect advice, thanks for saving mr the time type it all out.

Thank you! And just to let you know... I've never bought a scale since I moved away from home, 25 years ago.

Thanks Snuggs! I've been trying to watch my carb intake. Unfortunately, I'm a huge bread & pasta eater.

I responded to you privately... I wish you luck... I am a huge advocate of the South Beach Healthy Eating...

you're welcome

I stopped weighing myself years ago too but the scales which calculate body fat % are worth having I think so I got some recently.

Apart from that I just go with the grab factor if there's more than a handful somewhere then I exercise more...I like to leave the handful though as its womanly

One summer I started trail walking and walking at a track. I built up slowly to being able to do about 3 miles. I didn't lose pounds, but I went down 3 sizes, losing weight from all over. And I felt better. Brisk pace, though, not a stroll. It has to be a true exercise walk.

As you feel better, you can add in strength training with weights. It doesn't have to be expensive like joining a gym, just buy a good set of dumbbells. You can get those and some good videos at Wal*Mart for a good price. Yoga and Pilates are also good.

I used to walk every day when my daughter was a baby. And I lived in a 4th floor apartment & was afraid to use the elevator. Thus, I was very thin. I want to start that again. I'd also like to find a bike to buy & start riding.

I already have a membership to a gym about 3 minutes from my house. I guess it's about time I start using it, huh?

And I am going to start exercising at home too. I'd love to join a yoga class! I think we have them here, on campus!

pilates is great and faster than many people realize

eating often and little carbs (anything white) no soda
and some dark greens regularly does an amazing job

in 2 weeks i can lose 12 lbs when i eat that way

and then keep it off

food is fuel and not every bite has to be about pleasure
i learned i dint have to loooove everything i eat

best program i have ever used is a body builders profiling system that was developed in the late 20's and has been used today by the 6 week bosy makeover deal

all we really have to do is take the test online

its endomorph and 2 other types
google it

also check your tv provider for a channel called fit tv
its on demand exercise programs w/ lots of choices



oh and beer is kinda bad

bellydancing class is fun and amazing for hips butt and abs-
truly

Thanks MF!

I've exercised to those channels already before.

And I don't drink beer. But how bad is Captain Morgan, or Kahlua, Baileys, Vodka?

Honestly, I've cut way back on the alcohol recently. So, that shouldn't be as much of a problem.