how have you lost weight?

[NicksWifey]

I'm no weight loss guru by any means, but I've managed to lose a small amount of weight, just by cutting out my sodas altogether. I might allow myself to have 3 diet sodas a week, but that's it. I gave up my Coke and the first week was hell. I drink about 4 bottles of water everyday, either plain water or filled up with those green tea or white tea mixers.

 

[Girl about town]

i,ve went from 160 to 139 in about 4 months by weight lifting proper heavy weights and eating clean real healthy foods, no need to deprive yourself just on't eat anything that does your body harm and exercise and build some muscle et voila!!!!!! i should have done this years ago xxx

 

[ToxicAllure]

This may sound really lame (seeing I think most of us are over the age of 16) but I use Seventeen Magazine for my workouts.

Lame right?

Let me explain.

In almost ALL issues of Seventeen Magazine there is a Health/Fitness section. They offer diet advice but most of all they usually offer a set of workouts geared around certain goals. For example, some of the moves shown might be yoga inspired, some might involve weights, some might involve dance moves etc.

So I buy an issue and I automatically got the "workout section" as I call it. I do the set of workouts about 3 days a week and then when the new issue comes out I switch to whatever plan is in that issue. So on and so forth. It doesn't get boring and its always something different for me.

I have so far toned just about EVERY body part, my butt is banging and my legs are looking killer. Since I'm switching everything up each month I'm working different parts of different muscles so I'm getting an all over body hual without even knowing it.

As far as food...well...I love food. A LOT.

Mainly I eat what I want I just work on my portion control. If I order pizza I don't have to get extra cheese and pepperoni and I don't have to get a large. I can get a small with grilled chicken and whole wheat crust etc. If I go out with friends I either split a dish with someone (saves $$$ too), or I get a doggy bag.

However, diet and exercise won't help anyone unless you KNOW YOUR BODY TYPE!!!! I know that I will never look like a victoria secret model. I have an ass and I have thighs. Now, I can either sit around and complain out the cellulite in my thighs or I can do some squats and tighten it all up. Some people are just naturally big and its your choice about if you wanna be "flabby" big or "toned" big.

Confidence is what makes a girl sexy, not the size of her jeans.

 

[almmaaa]

These are all really great tips but what would you guys recommend for someone like me who NEEDS to lose weight due to health but I dont have the will power to eat smaller portions or eat like snacks in between. I also dont like veggies I have tasted them but me no likie LOL. Any help tips to try and get over the veggie taste would be great. Thanks guys

 

[Shimmer]

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Originally Posted by almmaaa These are all really great tips but what would you guys recommend for someone like me who NEEDS to lose weight due to health but I dont have the will power to eat smaller portions or eat like snacks in between. I also dont like veggies I have tasted them but me no likie LOL. Any help tips to try and get over the veggie taste would be great. Thanks guys

suck it up and drive on.
Do it for your health.
There are no cheats...either you want it bad enough to change or you don't.

 

[pumpkincat210]

portion control. I really didn't realize how much i ate until i wrote everything down. Half the time i ate i wasn't even really hungry, just bored.

 

[Dimple]

I have only started working out to Jillian Michaels's 30 Day Shred. I dont think I have lost any weight yet (I've only done it for a week) but I can definitely see improvements as my body is much more toned. I've also cut down on eating sweets and having more fruits.

 

[mimiG]

I've found that drinking large amounts of water has really helped - you do end up running to the toilet more often, but flushing out toxins is good for your skin

Throughout the day I make sure I always have a glass of water nearby (btw I drink water from a pint glass, lol) and before meals I down half a glass or so of water, which makes me eat slightly smaller portions. Plus some exercise will help. I hate the gym with a passion, so I bought one of those dance games + dance mat, it's fun and burns calories too

HTH.

 

[xphoenix06]

I lost my post-pregnant weight by eating nothing but this special broth made with chicken and certain herbs that are spose to help the bodies recovery and rice for a whole month, 6 small meals of it a day. Also only drinking warm water and a little juice. It may sound weird to you, but in my husband's culture, when a women gives birth, she must only eat this and drink water for one full month so that her body internally can recover and return to pre-pregnant shape/weight. BTW I had to do this two time, one year apart from each other. I was pracitically in bed rest during that time too, because in both my husbands and my cultures, the women must stay in bed for recovery for that whole month too.

As to just losing weight, I try to eat in moderation, be active and stretch whenever I can. If I can't work out, I'll do house chores, dance, or play on the wii.

 

[Iffath]

I am 5'1" tall and when I was 18 years old, I used to weigh 95 lbs. Needless to say, I was thin and felt beautiful.

When I got married I gained 10 lbs and my weight stayed at 105 lbs. I still looked and felt beautiful.

When I got pregnant with my first baby in 2007, I gained a lot of weight, and became 158 lbs (My feet and hands were also swollen). My nurse told me to be careful and stop eating rice and pasta (I eat rice everyday because of my south asian heritage). I knew I was getting bigger than I should, but I was too excited about my first baby. I still listened to my nurse.

After 6 months post-partum, I lost weight and became 125 lbs. I still looked and felt a bit big.

I re-started my studies and work in September/Late July, and after 1 year-postpartum, I went down to 115 lbs.

I am struggling to lose the last 10 lbs and become 105 again. (105 lbs is my goal)
(I am still nursing my 16 month old son), so perhaps the weight is staying put because my body is in "genetic/environmental mode" and wants to keep a supply of adipocytes for "times of famine" for both mother and child. It will not let go of the 10 lbs, errr!!!
(funny because in our modern McDonald's fast food era it is hard to die of famine in Western culture

).

I know exactly where my last 10 lbs is located on my body: 2.5 lbs on each thigh, and about 2.5 lbs on my stomach and 2.5 on the behind.

Anyway, I have been trying to drink lots of water, green tea, I am making up my fasts from previous Ramadans (still got lots to go), and I started leg exercises. I have also been keeping track of what I am eating, and gave up large portions of my rice. I gave up on crunches, but my doctor said to continue them if you really want to lose the tummy weight.

I hope to restart crunches. I have been walking a lot, but not enough. Anyway, I hope to lose the 10 lbs this year!! I cannot wait till the weather gets better, I can take my son out for walks with me in his stroller. I'll power walk, and he can enjoy me exercising too! Yay!!
Please God, let the snow melt soon!

By the way, I think it is good to lose weight, not just for cosmetic purposes, but for health reasons. Especially since excess weight in females is associated with breast cancer, visceral fat around the stomach is associated with heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, the number 1 killer in North America is heart disease. Thus, for people criticizing us for losing weight for only our aesthetic purposes, we care about our health too darn it

!

Good luck to the rest of you ladies!
Best wishes.

 

[caffn8me]

I've lost weight by keeping a very detailed record of everything I eat and recording it on a spreadsheet. Yesterday I had;

1432 calories
33.1g fibre
60.1g protein
40.6g fat
of which
10.6g saturated

OK, it's a pain to have to look at labels and weigh everything but it works

I haven't worked out today's totals yet but it's all waiting to be entered onto the spreadsheet.

I aim for an average of 1500 calories, >24g fibre, <65g fat, <20g saturated fat and >60g protein

I aim to have five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.

I'm not using any special diet, just common sense.

 

[Distinque]

My sister and I has gained some extra poundage over the past year. We're both at our heaviest right now and we decided to do our own little "BIGGEST LOSER" challenge. It started Jan 12th and it'll end May 20th. I've lost 3 pounds so far and she's lost 8 pounds. We've got totally different weight lost regimens. Hers is alot more drastic than mines but I could never do what she does. I think she's doing a mix of Atkins & South Beach Diet with running everyday. Her weight lost goal is 30 pounds.

I've completely decided to eliminate soda. Smaller portions on food and eating more fruits and veggies. I plan to work out 3-4x a week with 30 mins of cardio and 30 mins of weight training. I really want to lose weight and keep it off. I've realized over the past years that it really is a lifestyle change. My personal goal is 20-30 pounds.

The winner gets $75.

 

[philipgloss]

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[cupcake_x]

Just your basic eat smaller portions and exercising. Especially cardio, it burns the fat.

Good luck!

 

[iadoremac]

Going to keep it real here, cardio, exercise, eating healthy does not help me lose weight but helps me maintain my weight, when i wanted to lose weight this is what i did in the morning i had juice or fruit, in the afternoon i had a nice meal not too heavy and i didnt eat or drink anything after 6pm

 

[cupcake_x]

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Originally Posted by iadoremac Going to keep it real here, cardio, exercise, eating healthy does not help me lose weight but helps me maintain my weight, when i wanted to lose weight this is what i did in the morning i had juice or fruit, in the afternoon i had a nice meal not too heavy and i didnt eat or drink anything after 6pm

Try eating 6 small meals a day instead of 3 meals. You need the calories in the food to fuel your body, boosting your metabolism, thus burning more calories which equals to losing more weight!

How long do you work out? How many times a week? If you're doing it less than half an hour each time, you won't see results

For best results, cardio for 40 or more minutes.

Just keep an eye on what you eat and only allow one splurge day.

 

[kleigh09]

Weight Watchers has never failed me. This summer I stuck with it and worked with a personal trainer and was in the best shape of my life. Then I studied abroad for four months and gained 25 pounds (needless to say, lots of homesickness), a fair bit for my 5'1" small frame.

I've shed nearly all of that excess weight in less than two months by going back on Weight Watchers, counting my points religiously, researching restaurants before I go to dinner, and making sure my friends know it's a priority in my life. When you're really dedicated to something, the people around you will respect your goal and quit tempting you. I also gave up pop two weeks ago and am still going strong.

As others have mentioned, it's all about your drive. Figure out the real reason you want to lose weight, and if that's not motivation enough, find another one.

Good luck!

 

[MAC_Whore]

Through the program called Body for Life. It employs clean eating, portion control, cardio and weights. It works. I also use EAS supplements.

 

[SparklingWaves]

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Originally Posted by almmaaa These are all really great tips but what would you guys recommend for someone like me who NEEDS to lose weight due to health but I dont have the will power to eat smaller portions or eat like snacks in between. I also dont like veggies I have tasted them but me no likie LOL. Any help tips to try and get over the veggie taste would be great. Thanks guys

There are so many great recipe books out there to make those veggies come to life. For example, my husband hates spinach. I made a casserole with spinach in it and he couldn't believe he really enjoyed it.

Make dishes and add extra vegetables to them. It will add flavor, color, and texture.

There are easy ways to add flavor to those veggies to make them more appealing.

It's just a matter of experimentation. Once you find it, you will discover a world of really tasty and healthy ways of eating. You will not want to go back.

I would suggest taking a trip to the library and look up healthy recipe books to start your steps into the amazing almost limitless world of food.

When you add those veggies, they will give you vitamins and minerals too. In turn, it will give you more energy to increase your activity level.

Little steps are the road to bigger ones. Remember, it's not a destination. It's a process.

 

[AliVix1]

honestly the number one way to lose weight is commitment... its diet and exercise.. there is no magic way.. its hard ive been on a "get toned/get healthy" kick for about 3 months now (just past my halfway point! i have a wedding in cancun in april!!)... between work outs, walking my dogs, and working on my feet (waitress) im sore everyday! as i type this my feet are just KILLING me.. but anyway i suggest starting out slow, with something you can accomplish.. and take pictures of yourself along the way to motivate yourself... the main things i do are this:
no more eating out! (i used to eat out at least once a week.. now more like once a month) i try to only eat meals that i cook at home... and this also includes avoiding "premade meals" they are good for portion control but i've found that cooking the food myself helps control my hunger bc i dont just grab something and eat and then go running back for more.. actually taking the time to cook the food is helping me deal with hunger by putting it off for 20 mins or so..
no drinking! alcohol is horrible for you in so many ways, yeah its important to cut loose once in a while but try limiting your alcohol intake
set fitness goals i started off easy with 15-20 mins of the step machine or treadmill.. im up to 30 mins now on a higher level and im really proud of myself bc i hated cardio more than ANYTHING when i started! i also try to do some light lifting and stretching... i go to the gym on average about 3 times a week and im usually there for about an hour

anyway so i guess i just wrote a book haha but honestly once u get in a routine u'll feel so much better about yourself... working out will make you want to be healthier and it will all go hand in hand... GOOD LUCK!!