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sweetpea29 -> RE: weight loss advice (12/23/2008 8:20:13 PM)

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on the no carb thing i disagree.  when mom had surgery, she asked the dr what diet to follow post gallbladder--he said anything BUT no carb.  atkins himself died from a heart attack.  i do however agree with carbs in moderation.  American portions of carbs can be insane.  and, i AM American.



bamabbwsub -> RE: weight loss advice (12/23/2008 8:25:38 PM)

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ORIGINAL: sweetpea29

atkins himself died from a heart attack. 


Actually, it is undetermined how he died.  He slipped and fell, and never regained consciousness.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/doctor/atkins.asp



Soyokaze -> RE: weight loss advice (12/23/2008 10:20:53 PM)

I've found http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/ to be pretty neat. You can track your calorie intake and burned and it gives some decent estimates for how many you should be eating to maintain a certain weight loss rate. I didn't change my diet after using it, but it has been pretty accurate on how much I should be losing. I've gone from 158 to 138. I won't go into the details of my diet since people will not approve, but I'll second other peoples remarks of split up food into smaller portions (I eat every 2 hours pretty much) and make it so you have to exercise to get through your normal day. I ride my bike to work and back to my home for lunch (3.5 miles a day pretty much). I have a pretty good grip on control my hunger, but whenever it does start to bother me I just let myself realize that hunger is a passing feeling. If you ignore it and do something else with your time it'll go away.



OsideGirl -> RE: weight loss advice (12/26/2008 6:53:42 PM)

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ORIGINAL: sweetpea29

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on the no carb thing i disagree.  when mom had surgery, she asked the dr what diet to follow post gallbladder--he said anything BUT no carb.  atkins himself died from a heart attack. 


1) Atkins did NOT die of a heart attack.

2) Atkins is not a NO carb diet. It is a low carb diet.

3) There are other diets that are reduced carb and reduced fat like South Beach diet.

4) For those with insulin resistance, the only diet that will work is a reduced/low carb diet.



Aszhrae -> RE: weight loss advice (12/26/2008 7:20:54 PM)

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ORIGINAL: michelle1227

I am having a problem with weight loss. I understand diet and excerise is the key but I have no energy.

Any ideas how to increase energy levels without doing damage to my body.

My issue is that I need to lose 20 pounds and it's harder than anyone could imagine.

M


You may want to look into the foods that actually help to burn fat away.
Exercise helps, but do something you enjoy. Swimming is good for leaning the body. Best thing to do is to consult with your doctor and someone with experience in field training.



CountrySong -> RE: weight loss advice (12/26/2008 7:50:19 PM)

OP here is my recommendation - Find a Dom/Domme like me who is also working on weight loss. Create a contract of goals, rewards, and punishments. Sign and let them motivate you. I can be very motivational and have this great program called sexercise.



VirginPotty -> RE: weight loss advice (12/29/2008 12:02:28 PM)

OP:

This is from a newsletter I receive once a week......
If you check out the website link at the end it will also give you diet advise in addition to more tips for working out.  Good luck!
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A lot of people are perplexed when it comes to building theirtraining routine.  Do you workout 5 days a week, 4 days, 3 days?  Are there a recommend number of days to train to maximize your muscle building results?   This isn't a one-shot answer.  Some people can have outstanding results training 5 days a week while others do much better training 3 days a week.   The number of days you train for maximum benefit regarding muscle and strengthgains is based on your fitness level; beginner, intermediate, advanced.   Generally, beginners can get away with a lot of training, up to 5-6 days a week, and still see amazing muscle-gain progress.  This is simply due to the fact that training is new to their body.

The pitfall most beginners make is when they hit that dreaded plateau they add more sets and reps, in hopes to continue to get those positive changes.  While this is logical thinking, the downfall is that adding more sets and reps to training 5-6 days a week on a plateau leads to overtraining.  Once the overtraining process is kicked in the beginner will:

  • Become fatigued

  • Lose strength,

  • Have aches and pains

  • Have poor training sessions

  • Become depressed

  • Lose motivation

...and ultimately, lose muscle.    
Rather than do MORE work (sets and reps) try working less, but harder.Ideally, you want to place a new form of stress on the muscles by implementingheavier poundage and drop the reps down a few notches. 

Since this is advancing, take your training days down to 4-5 days a week rather than 5-6.

Fitfully Yours,Karen Sessions NSCA-CPTMsFit


P.S. To the beginner this may seem ineffective, but you'll understand the reason
why as you progress.  You can also find advanced information on this plus much
more in Iron Dolls.  



sirsholly -> RE: weight loss advice (12/29/2008 12:04:37 PM)

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ORIGINAL: DesFIP

Get your thyroid checked. Fatigue and weight gain are classic signs of underactive thyroid.


i totally agree...



sirsholly -> RE: weight loss advice (12/29/2008 12:06:31 PM)

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I don't diet or exercise


not dieting is one thing...but exercise is needed for every one of us.



cagliostro -> RE: weight loss advice (12/29/2008 7:41:03 PM)

You can also check with your local government.  It's a huge hassle, and probably a long wait, but usually they have people who can help.  I think it's usually under social services or dept. of health.



kdmfl -> RE: weight loss advice (12/30/2008 6:12:20 PM)

I changed my eating habits.  I cut out fast food.  Thats right, no McD's, No BK and NO Taco Bell!!!!
If I fry anything (chicken only) I use Olive oil.  I don't fry often.  I eat a lot of veggies and fruit.  I have found that my taste buds have changed and I really love rich flavorful foods.  I love snacking on blueberries and eat more veggies then I ever would have before. 
Also I started mountain biking and yoga.  Both fill me with somewhat of a spiritual feeling that is awesome.  I love hitting the trail and seeing the world around me while I pedal through the woods.  I love the feeling of healing when I do yoga.
I lost 15-20 lbs in no time.  My belt tightened 3-4 inches.
I tried a Big Mac after about 7 months of nothing and it was terrible and I can't see why I ever enjoyed them.




monywildcat -> RE: weight loss advice (12/30/2008 6:28:48 PM)

I second the vote for the yoga, and hope that in the near future I will be one of those that no longer enjoy big macs.  The video that I stumbled across on YouTube about the 6 year old happy meal is a pretty powerful mental image.  Food shouldn't look that way after years of sitting in a box somewhere. 

To help boost energy levels, I found the vitamin B worked wonders for me.  That, drinking lots of water, and foods rich in iron all have helped greatly.  I'm back to my pre-baby fighting weight, just need to lose some more and tone what I got.  Wheee!



mc1234 -> RE: weight loss advice (12/30/2008 8:34:53 PM)

I highly recommend Wii-Fit for boosting exercise.  Since Santa brought it, I've been moving more daily than ever before.  :)



BondageBarbieX -> RE: weight loss advice (1/2/2009 1:43:53 AM)

I do not diet or exercise..I had anorexia as a teenager and that seemed to mess up my metabolism so I gain very little weight.My energy level is slow some days especially during my monthly so I drink lots of EmergenC..that stuff is great!



mysteryblonde -> RE: weight loss advice (1/2/2009 5:12:22 AM)

Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth as a personal trainer ... Most of what people have said so far is great advice :) It would be a good idea to first see your doctor to check that there is no underlying health issue causing a weight problem or your fatigue. Your doctor can probably also offer you some advice about what you can do to lose weight and how much weight you actually need to lose.

The next thing to remember is weight loss is not about dieting or exercise - it's about a lifestyle change, and being 110% committed to it. You want to make these changes in order to achieve your goal of weight loss and presumably lead a happier and healthier life, which means any changes you make need to be permenant. In terms of nutrition - some things to consider are:

  1. Do you eat breakfast? If not you need to start doing this as it will help with your energy levels and kick start your metabolism. Easy and healthy ideas are oatmeal or wholegrain cereal with skimmed milk, fresh fruit and honey or brown sugar to sweeten.
  2. Keep a food diary. It sounds silly but when you see what you're actually eating on paper it will help you to identify where you need to make the changes.
  3. As others have suggested, eat smaller portions and more often. It's not about counting calories, it's about making the calories that you do eat work for you. Try to eat larger portions earlier on in the day as this gives you more time to burn the energy.
  4. Don't ban any food. Try to steer clear of complex carbs (found in white bread, cakes and pastries for example), and eat low GI carbs such as wholegrain breads and pasta. If you have a sweet tooth there's nothing wrong with a little chocolate every now and then - just don't eat the whole block! Obviously fast food is not great for you but if you do have to have it limit it to no more than once a week. There are easy ways to make healthier choices there as people have suggested i.e. no soda, no fries etc
  5. Fresh food is best. Eat plenty of fresh fruit, veggies and meat/fish. An added bonus is it usually means your grocery bill will be cheaper!
  6. Keep up your fluid intake and limit your consumption of caffeine.
In terms of exercise some things to consider are:

  1. Exercise at the time of day that you have most energy.
  2. Aim for a realistic goal. 1kg (which is approx 2.2lbs), per week is considered a "sustainable" weight loss. Any more than this and you are generally just losing fluid.
  3. Walking is a great way to begin exercising. If you're not walking at all at the moment, just start by walking around the block or whatever is a comfortable distance to you. Then you can start trying to walk that distance in a faster time or gradually increasing the distance. You shouldn't be out of breath by the end of it but you should be walking briskly enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat.
  4. Any kind of exercise that helps you to build lean muscle is also good. Lean muscle increases your metabolism thus helping you to burn calories faster when you are exercising.
  5. It has already been said but - No more scales!!! Set yourself a goal i.e. losing 5lbs in a month, stick to whatever you are doing to lose the weight, and only weigh yourself at the end of that month. This way you will be able to actually see results and this generally helps motivate people more.
Leading a healthier lifestyle will ultimately have many benefits for your overall health, self esteem and energy levels. Best of luck with it! Hopefully you've found some advice that will help you :)

-mysteryblonde.



T1981 -> RE: weight loss advice (1/2/2009 7:20:46 PM)

Something I've been doing for about three weeks now and has been working, to the tune of 8 lbs lost in three weeks. I've made two new food rules for myself:

No fast food unless I'm out with friends. (We're homebodies, so that only equates to about once a week, if that)

I eat vegitarian until dinner time. This may seem like a tall order, especially if you're like me and would have steak for breakfast, steak for lunch, and then some steak as a midnight snack, but this, I believe, has been what's worked. I saw that in a Reader's Digest, and while I didn't feel comfortable doing what the guy who was interviewed did (he did vegan until dinnertime, I don't know enough about veganism to do that), it still leaves tons of food options - all I have to do is not eat meat. (I do cheat for fish, though, because it's so rare that I get fish!)

And for dinner, I eat my regular, usually large meal, and I often have dessert afterwards.

It's been a small step, but it has helped. I've also cut out soda of my diet, only having a single diet soda once a week. I really don't feel deprived with this particularly plan and it's been working out wonderfully.



BossyShoeBitch -> RE: weight loss advice (1/2/2009 7:23:17 PM)

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ORIGINAL: mc1234

I highly recommend Wii-Fit for boosting exercise.  Since Santa brought it, I've been moving more daily than ever before.  :)

If you like the Wii Fit. try Wii Outdoor Challenge!  It'll have you majorly huffing and puffing and it's so much fun!



MRandme -> RE: weight loss advice (1/3/2009 4:28:08 AM)

A book i would recommend is Body Clutter (http://flylady.net/pages/FlyShop_bc.asp) which is not a diet or exercise book but more about living healthy and dealing with the reasons for weight gain. There is an control sheet with goes with it, that helps you keep track of how much water you ate during the day, how much 'loving movement' you have given yourself and other things that affect your general health and well-being.





hardbodysub -> RE: weight loss advice (1/3/2009 7:17:51 AM)


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ORIGINAL: michelle1227

I am having a problem with weight loss. I understand diet and excerise is the key but I have no energy.

Any ideas how to increase energy levels without doing damage to my body.

My issue is that I need to lose 20 pounds and it's harder than anyone could imagine.

M


Energy issues could be caused by a lot of things (depression, sleep disorder, etc., etc.), so it's hard to give advice on that. I think you need to figure out what's causing the energy problem.

In regard to weight loss, the most definitive study that I know of concluded that exercise was the most effective method, more effective than diet, and more effective than exercise and diet together. I know that sounds whacked, but the study created three groups, one that dieted, one that exercised, and one that did both. The group that used exercise alone lost more weight, and kept it off better than the other groups. I don't have a reference or URL off the top of my head, but if I have time to look it up, I'll post it.



hardbodysub -> RE: weight loss advice (1/3/2009 7:20:00 AM)

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I don't diet ..., I am just very careful about what I eat and how much I eat


I think that's contradictory.



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