Weight Loss Group

[Nzsallyb]

hi everyone!

i am getting on this thread - its bikini time over here in NZ, and in currently sitting at 143 pounds (65kgs). im 5"4 (165cm). that puts my BMI at 23.8 (yikes).

i really just want to tone up, but 5 or 10kg loss wouldnt be bad either! i used to be a swimmer, so im "blessed" with that build that you get with swimming, but i cannot stand getting into a pool now.

i am a total sweet and junk food gobbler, and my metabolism has saved me to a certain extent. over the last two years i have gained about 4kgs.

does anyone have any tips to subsitute any sweet treats, or when i get that craving?

i chose to come here as it looks like everyone here is really supportive, and there is no shame

sally

 

[TISH1124]

^^^ Welcome...we are almost exact...I am 5'3 138

 

[NutMeg]

Hi Nzsallyb! I've been drinking tea when I get munchies cravings. A lot of people chew gum, but that makes my TMJ worse so I'm not doing that anymore. The other thing I do is eat something with very little calories to distract myself. If you can swing it, don't buy sweets. This may not be possible if you live with others who will nix that idea, but whenever I have candy around I pig out. I just finished a gigantic bag of scotch mints and I'm not going to buy more.

Anyway, I've had hashbrowns, a pain au chocolat, and some tortilla chips with guacamole today. Not the greatest.

 

[nunu]

So, i've been really bad these last couple of weeks due to travelling etc. I haven't been eating healthy food nor excersising so i doubt that i lost much. I really want to start again but i'm celebrating Eid on Tuesday and i know i will ruin my diet if i start tomorrow so i'm going to wait till Wednesday and start over again!

I have my brother's engagement party and wedding coming up s i'm using that as my motivation!

 

[NutMeg]

Ok, in addition to the food in my previous post I've had some leftover coleslaw, and some tuna cheddar chowder.

My walking distance is 0 km today, because I went for a short walk and forgot my step counter. Oh well. I just did a workout of 10 mins cardio, 10 mins flexibility, and another 10 minutes of cardio from my DVD. I got my heart rate up to about 145 bpm, so that was good. Then I did about 25 minutes of stretching, because my hard core gymnastics self doesn't feel like the DVD works enough muscles. Today was the first time I stretched like a gymnast in YEARS, it felt so freaking good. And when I stretch my heart rate stays decently high, just 'cause I'm giving it all I've got.

 

[Willa]

I had a great weekend!
Yesterday I ate raisins, carrots, for diner we've made a roasted chicken with aspargus.

For lunch I'm having carrots, red bell pepper, hummus and spinach dip with some slices of tandoori chicken (1mm tick).

I took a long walk yesterday, 2h30!
We went to many stores, instead of going by car, it was a beautifull day.

Proud of myself

 

[NutMeg]

Good for you.

Hey snowflake, how are you?

 

[barbie.doll]

I need to lose weight... I'm in a wedding in February and my dress is 2 sizes too small.

Today i didn't do badly though, but I think I overloaded on fiber. I had too many grains today and not enough veggies.

 

[NutMeg]

Welcome.

I did 40 minutes of pilates today, with some warm ups before. I did a wall sit, some leg extensions, and 5 minutes of cardio. I felt pretty shaky though, I was going to do some cardio tomorrow, but I think I'll take the day off. Which is good because I'll be studying astrophysics all day. *quivers in fear*

Food's been ok but not great: scrambled egg wrap, a lemon cheesecake square(!), pasta with a broccoli cheese sauce, and I'm about to have a potato. I might have some peas and corn later. As far as drinks go, water, two cups of coffee, and a chai tea latte. Too much caffeine!

 

[Willa]

I made myself a good tuna steak with aspargus and some garlic pastas.

 

[TISH1124]

^^ YuMMM

 

[Lizzie]

I think I have a cold. Or something.
Sore throat, hurts to talk....congested, cough, headache....

haven't eaten.
I just want to sleep all day, but I have so much work to do!

 

[cupcake_x]

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Originally Posted by NutMeg Welcome. I did 40 minutes of pilates today, with some warm ups before. I did a wall sit, some leg extensions, and 5 minutes of cardio. I felt pretty shaky though, I was going to do some cardio tomorrow, but I think I'll take the day off. Which is good because I'll be studying astrophysics all day. *quivers in fear*

Thats awesome NutMeg!

I'm starting at 122 pounds and hope to lose about 10... I'm starting to go to the gym more often, and I'm wondering: Will a treadmill, bike, eliptical or stepper get me better results?

 

[NutMeg]

^Whatever you can work the hardest on.

Plus, if you really want to ramp it up grab some free weights and pump your arms while you're on whatever machine you chose. The more of your body that is involved the more calories you'll be burning.

ETA: Make sure to include weight training of some sort in your exercise if you're looking to tone up. If you just do cardio you're going to end up being skinnyfat, and it's easier to loose weight if you have more muscle mass.

I hope you feel better soon Lizzie! When are your exams done?

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by Lizzie I think I have a cold. Or something. Sore throat, hurts to talk....congested, cough, headache.... haven't eaten. I just want to sleep all day, but I have so much work to do!

Lizzie I think you should go get a check up...You have been under the weather alot over the past few months...I think you are doing too much and not getting enough rest, vitamins or something that your body needs . Take care of yourself girl!

 

[snowflakelashes]

Ohhh thanks Meg, I got lazy,

I had TOO much fun at my friends staff party (I got adopted into their group b/c they all work at the same place ) I danced the night away and was SO sore on sunday, but I think I lasted way longer than I would have before.

So sick today though, with a cold, annoying I'd booked the day off work to get stuff done and instead I slept all day!!!

 

[NutMeg]

Well thanks for checking in, I was wondering where you were.

Lizzie, listen to Mama Tish!

 

[snowflakelashes]

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Originally Posted by cupcake_x Thats awesome NutMeg! I'm starting at 122 pounds and hope to lose about 10... I'm starting to go to the gym more often, and I'm wondering: Will a treadmill, bike, eliptical or stepper get me better results?

To add to what Nutmeg said, Variety helps too, you should vary your workouts esp if you are going to the gym every day, alternate days of SUPER intense with endurance days... and changing up the type of excercise you do on different days too can help work different muscles.

 

[Lizzie]

Thanks, Tish.
During this time of year I'm all over the place and not getting a lot of rest, also at school when someone gets sick everyone seems to get it.

I will go to the health center tomorrow, though. As for vitamins, my bf's mom is making me drink this powder (I forget what it's called) that you mix with water and it makes a gross fizzy drink? It's supposed to have a lot of vitamin C... it's pretty gross though.

Snowflakes, I hope you feel better soon.

Meg, my last exam is on the 16th....and my birthday is on the 22nd! WOOOOOOOOOOOO!
When are you finished?


Big hugs to everyone and good luck!

 

[NutMeg]

The 17th at 6:00 pm. I have until the next afternoon to clean, pack, etc and then I fly to my parents house where I will visit my old friends, see my family, spend lots of time with my bf, and eat tons of good food for two weeks. I'm excited. Happy early birthday, it's my half birthday on the 28th.