Weight loss tips?

[carole]

Slick please do go to weight watchers, i too can only tell you it is the best weight loss programme ever, i swear by it, i do it alone at home,and it is much harder without the support but so far i have lost 3.8kgs, it has taken six weeks, but for us older girls,that is a good average weight loss.

I have been very successful before with this programme, only putting it back on after having my second child and going back to my bad ways of eating,it really does have to be a change in lifestyle for life, i am still working on that one.

It truly works, if it doesn't then it is only because you are doing something wrong, evaluating your points wrong or something along those lines.

I almost eat everything i want on WW, i have treats every week, i could not do it without them,i eat low fat, drink my litre of water daily,you do have to be strict and stick with your allowance though especially if you are older.

It is not about what you eat so much , but the quantity, I have eaten chocolate, chips(oven jacket wedges,) burgers,(home-made ones )and ww museli bars, and chocolate eclairs, subway,does that sound like i am under priviliged, doing without, NO, but the thing is they are in moderation,not every week, and i eat low fat ,and plenty of fruit ,veges salads as well.

Be warned though DON'T be buying the ww chocolate eclairs until you are well into your programme, as you have to be able to restrict them to one a day, and they are to die for, i am at a point now that i can do that successfully, and it really gives me a power control buzz, i love having the control over how much i eat.

I am not a big believer in diet drinks, i used to consume them, but i honestly think they make me hungry, but i do believe in not drinking soft drinks at all, except maybe on a rare occasion. If i want a soft drink , then i will have one, but only one glass and only now and then.

I always have cereal and fruit for breakfast, weetbix,which are a low fat, high fibre,low sugar cereal with lots of vitamins and minerals,not sure if you get that over there and i have morning tea, a cuppa and a low fat or ww museli bar,lunch is often wholemeal and grain toast bread,two slices with a mashed banana or salad and a low fat ham or chicken, or a ham and tomato toastie, or low fat soup and one roll, a low fat yoghurt, afternoon snack is always fruit, dinner is usually a salad, one small potato and chicken, i do have red meat twice a week for iron, as i have had low iron, and i have a cup of decaf tea in the evening, this is usually what i have mostly, with subway and a mcdonalds ice cream every two weeks or so, and i have 3 squares of chocolate once a month.

I am not a person who has much variety though, as i am a very plain eater, but there are so many wonderful weight watchers recipes, that most people will enjoy, and gives you plenty of variety.

Sumbirdy, congratulations on your efforts, keep with it, YOU CAN DO IT, it is all about portion control and exercise.

I am very slack with the exercise, i have some health issues that make it difficult at times, but i still need to do it, that is my next resolution to get back on the dreadmill, i tried last week and only lasted five mins, oh dear,i am thinking i will reach a plateau soon and that is when i am going to need that much dreaded exercise, i guess i am holding off till then lol.

Good luck and keep at it, and remember dieting does not have to be no fun at all, and you can still enjoy nice foods and treats, and still loose weight, it is reducing those portion sizes that really matters.

[ramanth]

I'm currently in my 7th week of Body For Life and this program is amazing! I highly recommend it.

In the first 5 weeks, I lost 5 lbs. of fat and gained 5 lbs. of muscle. The scale number of course stayed the same, but I was able to wear a size 8 pant that I hadn't been able to wear in 5 years. I was wearing 12's before.

All my pants are now loose and I'm digging out the belts.

The theory behind it is actually simple. Eat 6 small meals a day (a portion of protein, vegetable, and carbs), drink lots of water, and mix up your workouts.

I'm getting muscle definition in my arms and I'm actually starting to see my abs!

http://www.bodyforlife.com

Johanna, I have friends that are using P90X right now and are seeing awesome results. It's pretty hardcore, so I'm using BFL as a stepping stone and I plan to transition into P90X.

[RICHARD]

Slick.


Try the PATIENCE DIET!

You have to have patience to see the progress.

Your body is saying, "Woman, what are you doing to me?"

I suggest trying it for two months and if you do not see any results, try a structured weight loss diet.

I have done my walking - LOL I almost cried yesterday, I lost my peodometer and even went back to look for it- For the last week I have not been able to keep my pants up. I lost my handles and now have to pull my pants up higher and cinch the belt tighter.

Keep at it and don't go from program to program. It's way easier to give up when you 'fail' a bunch of times.


Stick to it or I'll kick your arse!

[carole]

Yep Slick you have to stop listening to that little voice in your head, that say's oh well you might as well just give up, i had two weeks where i lost nothing, i was so depressed about it all as i really had stuck to my programme, i then analysed it and realised i probably had a few more points one of those week, only because i mis-calculated, i kinda guessed on a food item, as i don't have the books and all the tools ,and i was saying to my husband i am sick to death of it all , i might as well give up,but determination sank in and i did not give in, i mean yes if you work really hard and see no result ,of course your heart sinks and you feel what is the point.

The point was why should i go off programme and gain all the weight i worked so hard to loose, no way Jose am i going to do that, not this time, that little voice in my head can go take a hike permanently.

This week the results showed up on the scales, mind you i have to say thank goodness or i might just have given in to that stupid little voice in my head trying to sabotage my progress.

So go with the flow Slick and get started YOU CAN DO IT.

BTW Richard Good on you, you are doing really well, keep it up.

And Catnapper, you have given some good sound advice, i agree with you on so many points.

Just wanted to add, i had a real boost today, i tried on some of my old clothes, just ones i wear around home, and they fit again, and are looking so much better, sometimes trying clothes on is more of a boost than the scales, as they can let you down, but you sure know if you have lost by the way your clothes fit and feel.

[RICHARD]

One thing that helps me resist the sugar urges is lots of fruit!


One of my favorite treats when I want something sweet, cold and tasty is apple slaw.


I buy a bag of apples, I love green ones because they are tart! I add some red or galas to balance the flavor out....

I shred them, add some lemon or lime juice, raisins and maybe some celery, carrots or orange slices.

I keep a tub ready to eat and love it when I wake up in the middle of the night. A small plate and a few spoonfuls satisfy and refresh me on warm nights.

[Cataholic]

Johanna, I have friends that are using P90X right now and are seeing awesome results. It's pretty hardcore, so I'm using BFL as a stepping stone and I plan to transition into P90X.

Kimmy,
Does PS90 require 90 minutes of exercise every day? Is there a diet component with it? (Since I am a veggie, I have found many diet programs are heavy on lean flesh...and it is hard to do a substitue with non flesh).

I will have to check out BFL!

[kitten645]

"Have a look here - and get the book if you can (it's a small softcover, nothing huge). Made a difference for me! And they say 'skinny', NOT scrawny"

I really disliked this book. I don't need someone cursing at me! It's also a bit unrealistic everything they want you to cut out completely.

I lost 60lbs a few years ago. I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired! I did go to WW and it helped alot. I would recommend that for sure. Particularly good for moral support when you are discouraged.

My father, who was a smart ass (and skinny!) always said the only excercise he needed to stay thin was to turn his head to the right, then the left and repeat several times when offered food!

Claudia

[ramanth]

Kimmy,
Does PS90 require 90 minutes of exercise every day? Is there a diet component with it? (Since I am a veggie, I have found many diet programs are heavy on lean flesh...and it is hard to do a substitue with non flesh).

I will have to check out BFL!

P90X says it'll help transform your body in 90 days. There is a variety of workouts that come with the DVD's, but I'm not sure how long they are. I think the length of the workouts vary.

There is a nutrition plan but I didn't research it much.

With BFL, I work out for 45 minutes on my weight lifting days and only 20 minutes on cardio days.

For protein, I eat a lot of egg whites, cottage cheese, boca burgers and fish. I have chicken occasionally and red meat very rarely if at all.

I think BFL is very vegetarian friendly. Tempeh, Seitan, Tofu, Soy, ect. are listed as approved Vegetarian Proteins.