Weight loss tips?

[sumbirdy]

Anyone have any real good, proven-to-work weight loss tips? I'm tired of being big and I want to feel good about myself again and be healthier. I want to look good for my boyfriend and I want my brother to stop making all those fat jokes. My weight is really making my self esteem low. I'm in a size 16 now and would like to get down to a size 8. But I need some really good tips and ideas on how to get it off and keep it off. I've tried the eating right and excersizing but I have a busy life so can't exersize much so it doesn't really work for me. Please help anyone. Really need suggestions! Something that worked for you or someone you know.

[Karen]

The only tried and true method is to expend more calories than you take in. Whether that is exercising more, or eating less, that's the only real way to do it. There are plenty of fad diets that work for a little while, but really making a change in your behavior and eating patterns is the way to go. When I exercise, I do lose weight. When I stop, I don't. That's why I need to get back in the habit of exercising more.

[binka_nugget]

When it comes down to it, burning more calories than you take in = weight loss. Whether that's exercising more, taking in less calories, or both. I work two jobs, train in agility three times a week and groom dogs every week. I'm way too busy to go to the gym. So because I can't make it to the gym, I'm eating healthier foods and limiting my sugar intake (cutting the colas alone has done wonders for me). I'm too busy to cook most days so what I do is I cook healthy meals ahead of time and freeze them so I can just pop them in the microwave when I'm ready. It seems to be working so far!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I've tried everything too, and the only method that works, is WeightWatchers!
They not only learn how to loose weight, but also how to live healthier.
Look on their site, and you will find an address close to where you live, and also lots of tips! Good luck!!

ps. There is a tread about this: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=126968

[Medusa]

I concur w/everyone. It's basic math: ya gotta put out more than you take in and the only way to do that is to eat less and exercise more. Not the answer you wanted to hear, I'm sure, but it's the truth. Several years ago, I went on a low fat, low carb diet and the weight melted off and stayed off until menopause. Now I have to eat half as much just to maintain; losing weight is even more difficult. So you're on the right track to do it now while you're young and still having periods because when your periods stop, your metabolism grinds to a halt. (Usually. I'm sure there are exceptions but all my crone friends agree w/me. ) I bought a cookbook that has yummy recipes that have only 6 grams of fat. I ate only 6 grams of fat a day until the weight came off and it was truly easy. Good luck. You can do it, girl!

P.S. Ignore your brother's remarks. Men have a totally different dynamic when it comes to weight loss. Unfortunately, most of them have one thing in common: insensitivity to and ignorance of women's body issues. You need encourgement, not berating. You'll get encourgement here. Keep us posted. We're w/ya!

[Moesha]

Here's something I heard on that show "I can make you thin". I didn't watch all of them, but I did watch the first one. He gave 4 golden rules to eating. This simple process did work for me, until I stopped applying it. Here's a link to the website that does a better job of explaining them than I could:
Paul McKenna's 4 Golden Rules Basically they help you to limit the amount of food you take in, which goes along will the previous posters.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I've tried everything too, and the only method that works, is WeightWatchers!
They not only learn how to loose weight, but also how to live healthier.
Look on their site, and you will find an address close to where you live, and also lots of tips! Good luck!!

WW is defenitely the best!! I've lost 18 kg by now!

[RICHARD]

WW is defenitely the best!! I've lost 18 kg by now!

Like I told Carole....It sounds better in pounds!

Congrats!

I am stuck at a 7 lb loss but I feel better and have stamina, sleep better and have fewer stomach probs!

[kfitzp1]

I'm in the same boat. I went from a size 8 when I got married up to a 16. I am working out now. For dieting I quit the 4 or 5 diet pepsi's a day and am having half water and half gatorade, or skim milk. Also for dinner have a lean quizine(spelling)? meal container for a plate and eat all meals on it, if it doesn't fit then your portion is too big. I give myself a seperate bowl for salad though. Kelley D.

[carole]

i thought posting a pic of the scarf might be a tad boring, although it is a lovely scarf Richard LOLIs there a point to the comment, because i am missing it mate?

[RICHARD]

i thought posting a pic of the scarf might be a tad boring, although it is a lovely scarf Richard LOLIs there a point to the comment, because i am missing it mate?

No, no point at all.

Since you mentioned it, I thought you may let us see it!

I guess I have had too many women in my life-they all wanted to sit me down on the couch and give me a fashion show after a shopping trip....

I miss that!

[carole]

Oh Ok Richard, i will take a pic just for you matey, but i cannot figure out where to plug the usb cable in the computer, there are wires everywhere lol, so will have to wait for hubby tonight to do that and put it on line just for YOU lol.,what a treat you are in for eh? aww but that is sweet that you miss that, must be time to find a woman in your life my friend.

You know when i bought the scarf, i figured it was not going to be a waste of money, as it did not matter what weight i was at, it would still fit, good buying and thinking don't you think lol?

I think i am reaching my plateau, so it must be time to start the new regime, the dreaded and i mean dreaded dreadmill or exercise programme, UGH,!!!!