Need dieting tips (90)
sweetowen: I'm trying to lose about 15 lb. This is pretty tough for me because I've really never had to diet before... any added weight just came off eventually. But as I get older, it doesn't seem to want to budge.
Please share your ideas, recipes, secrets that I might be able to follow. Also, any exercises to take the weight off & firm up.
Please share your ideas, recipes, secrets that I might be able to follow. Also, any exercises to take the weight off & firm up.
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
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Beleiveinone: 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
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.
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Half an hour's brisk walking a day does it for me - wonderful cardio vascular benefits, reduces stress etc etc.
Love it.
Love it.
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sweetowen: I'm trying to lose about 15 lb. This is pretty tough for me because I've really never had to diet before... any added weight just came off eventually. But as I get older, it doesn't seem to want to budge.
Please share your ideas, recipes, secrets that I might be able to follow. Also, any exercises to take the weight off & firm up.
Please share your ideas, recipes, secrets that I might be able to follow. Also, any exercises to take the weight off & firm up.
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.
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Snuggs09: 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.
I saw the following article today on CNN.com.
The title was lost when I copied it. It basically said the new size 14 is the old 10.
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Snuggs09: 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.
I saw the following article today on CNN.com.
Thanks Snuggs! I've been trying to watch my carb intake. Unfortunately, I'm a huge bread & pasta eater.
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sweetowen: 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...
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sweetowen: Thank you! And just to let you know... I've never bought a scale since I moved away from home, 25 years ago.
you're welcomeI 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 
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Apostophe: Half an hour's brisk walking a day does it for me - wonderful cardio vascular benefits, reduces stress etc etc.
Love it.
Love it.
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.
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druidess6308: 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.
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?
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sweetowen: 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?
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!
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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
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
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sweetowen: 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!
bellydancing class is fun and amazing for hips butt and abs-
truly
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mindfful: 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
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
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.
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mindfful: bellydancing class is fun and amazing for hips butt and abs-
truly
truly
I have a student here whose mom does it in a troup & she'd like me to try it. Maybe I will!
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sweetowen: 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?
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?
True! when I had my first daughter I weighed approx 180 lbs after the birth...I started walking her in the mornings and evenings, pushing the stroller, up and down the street and around the neighborhood, for abt an hour... when she was 3 months old I had gone down from a size 16 to a size 10, not even dieting because I was lactating... I should do that again... I mean walk, not lactate
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sweetowen: I have a student here whose mom does it in a troup & she'd like me to try it. Maybe I will!
it is so fun!!!
and as a woman...empowering somehow
its just women and its a neat atmosphere and it strengthens the lower back and core and everything
but in the beginning it is not NOT easy
but i love the music so i stuck with it
and it did get easier
time for something new, a little outside what you might usually choose maybe
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OUTRAGEOUS: True! when I had my first daughter I weighed approx 180 lbs after the birth...I started walking her in the mornings and evenings, pushing the stroller, up and down the street and around the neighborhood, for abt an hour... when she was 3 months old I had gone down from a size 16 to a size 10, not even dieting because I was lactating... I should do that again... I mean walk, not lactate
Yes, I'd walk her to get a slushy at the nearby convenience store. I was almost in a size 3!! Maybe I can borrow one of my grandchildren...
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For diet, the basics are to eliminate refined sugars and simple carbs (which become sugars), eat whole grains instead. No potatoes, no sweets, limited fats. 70% of our diet should come from raw fruits and veggies. The remainder should be whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean meats. Organics are better than non-organics.
I could get into a lot more detail right now since I'm in the nutrition part of my studies, but I'll keep it basic here.
~Diane
I could get into a lot more detail right now since I'm in the nutrition part of my studies, but I'll keep it basic here.
~Diane
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Please share your ideas, recipes, secrets that I might be able to follow. Also, any exercises to take the weight off & firm up.