What exactly is everyone doing to lose weight?

[DiamondDoll]

Me again....

I am trying to lose some weight (less than 20 pounds) and I wanted to post what I will be doing starting monday. I have already incorporated some of these but I will combine all of them begining tomorrow.


1. I will eat 5 small meals a day that are balanced with quality protein and complex carbs.
2. Drink 10 8oz glassses of water a day.
3. Grill all of my food on my George Foreman to KNOCK THE FAT OUT!
4. Take supplements each day which include a fat burner (for energy), an EPO, a multi vit and my hair vitamins of course.
5. Exercise 6 days a week alternating interval walking/jogging and The firm body sculpting system
6. Rest on sunday and eat something sinful to trick my body into reving up my metabolism.
7. Ensure that I get the daily recommended amount of fiber in my diet (people underestimate the importance of regularity in weight loss)

And thats about it..hope to reach my goal(135-140) in about 3 months and will report back with changes once a month.

Please do share the basics of what you are doing to shed the padding...


Diamond Doll

DiamondD, looks like you have some good things going for yourself there. I didn't think about having one cheat day a week to rev up the metabolism.... I do it once a month. I usually go to Friday's and have my Jack Daniels chicken and shrimp, mashed potatoes and that apple crisp dessert and about 300 mimosas /forums/images/graemlins/lick.gif LOL! I already did it this month. I feel like that keeps me in check. Anyway, I do most of the things you do,
I work out 5 days a week lifting weights and cardio
I eat 5 small meals a day, and only drink water or crystal lite
I try to get in my 5 servings of veggies and fruits and I take a mulitvitamin
I try to get plenty of rest /forums/images/graemlins/sleep8.gif

[hada]

I think your routine sounds pretty good to me. You will lose some weight for sure. You should do just fine.

hada

[DiamondDoll]

Yes Caramela it does sound like we are doing a lot of the same things...

Thank you Hada....

I am going to try very hard to stick to this because I want to be back in my 7/8's from the current 10/11 I am in!

thats what a little slacking here or there gets you....unwanted weight!

I have learned that it's easier to keep it off than lose it so when I reach my goal I will make SURE I stay with in a very small window 135-140 and I won't even allow a pound to sneak in!

Diamond Doll

DiamondDoll, another thing you may want to try is to sneak in extra excercise. When going up steps, take 2 at a time, on commercial breaks you can do pushups, crunches, bicep curls etc....

[Tebby1017]

DiamondDoll,
Where did you hear that cheating once a week will rev up the metabolism? I never heard that before, but any excuse I can get to have a cheat day, I will surely take /forums/images/graemlins/lick.gif

Tebby

[DiamondDoll]

Hey....thanks for the tip Caramela. I always take the stairsin stead of the lift.

Tebby....I read in several sources that when you are on a fatloss program that once a week it is good to eat something that is "bad" because it jolts your body's metabolism. Basically, your body is on a low fat diet your metabolism could slowd own a bit and by eating something with high calories it lets your body know that there is no famine going on so it can feel free to burn up the calories.....once a week though. It works...but only if you cheat for the one day....and if you want to make it evenn better make it a one meal cheat.

[AmilLion]

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DiamondDoll said:
Me again....

I am trying to lose some weight (less than 20 pounds) and I wanted to post what I will be doing starting monday. I have already incorporated some of these but I will combine all of them begining tomorrow.


1. I will eat 5 small meals a day that are balanced with quality protein and complex carbs.
2. Drink 10 8oz glassses of water a day.
3. Grill all of my food on my George Foreman to KNOCK THE FAT OUT!
4. Take supplements each day which include a fat burner (for energy), an EPO, a multi vit and my hair vitamins of course.
5. Exercise 6 days a week alternating interval walking/jogging and The firm body sculpting system
6. Rest on sunday and eat something sinful to trick my body into reving up my metabolism.
7. Ensure that I get the daily recommended amount of fiber in my diet (people underestimate the importance of regularity in weight loss)

And thats about it..hope to reach my goal(135-140) in about 3 months and will report back with changes once a month.

Please do share the basics of what you are doing to shed the padding...


Diamond Doll

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I've started my crunches and I'm beginning to see some definition. This guy told me the way he achieved his 6 pack was by doing as many crunches he could every night. I've been doing this for a few days and I must admit, I see a slight difference. It's encouraging.

[vevster]

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Where did you hear that cheating once a week will rev up the metabolism?

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It is true; there are some folks on Weight WAtchers and they use this technique when they are on a plateau. They take one day to eat whatever they want... It does work.

[azul11]

yeah i am currently doing weight watchers and will be incorporating the workout routine of body for life. i heard body for life really transforms your body. God bless you all.

[Supergirl]

Girl,

You're kickin' some knowledge with your #6 about revving up your metabolism. It works. So true! I'm with ya /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[hairfanatic]

Hi DiamondDoll

I do the FIT FOR LIFE it's a book that teaches natural hygiene by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond.

I eat fruits and smoothies up until 12:00 pm
For lunch it depends, I may eat a baked potato, with real organic butter, Corn on the Cob and a salad. Sometimes I eat Ezekiel Bread with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado and Pico Degio Chips. Sometimes a salad and toast.

Dinner

Steak (once every six months) Shrimp, chicken or Salmon vegetables and salad
or pasta with vegetables and Ezekiel bread
or Potatoes, vegetables and a salad. It just depends, I eat a lot of variety and eat beans and raw almonds once a week.

I work out seven days a week, twice a day and also lift weights.

I don't eat after 8:00 pm except fruit.

[Tebby1017]

GET OUT OF HERE!! I just started following the Fit For Life Plan last week, but not 100% like you are.

What is Ezekiel bread? My friend and I were trying to figure out what this is. Also, I am trying so hard not to combine the foods wrong, but it is so hard.

Tebby

[londongirl3]

Hey Diamond,

I lost exactly 106lbs a year ago to go down from 226lbs to 120lbs. Losing weight is actually not as hard as most people think. Once you do something for 21 days straight it becomes a habit. That is what I feel anyway.

I started with daily walking and just increased the time I spent by 5 minutes every fortnight. I still cannot run to save my life though /forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif. I joined the gym and took up cycling, rowing and weights. I'm addicted now though my membership ends in April. I'm hoping someone somewhere will pay my fee for me so that I can keep going.

Dietwise, I took the water seriously. I would have 6 half litre bottles lined up and make sure I drank it all up. I also spent less time on TV and joined an evening reading class for children so that the time I used to spend eating food was no longer there.

I still had my chips, pizza and chocolate. The exercise and increased activity really did work.

I have to admit that the last 30-40 pounds were the hardest to shift. I had to cut out weights and increase the aerobic activity to do it. I have taken my weights up again after reaching my goal weight. I still weigh myself every month and get my body fat checked out just to make sure I am on track.

[Robin41]

LG3, that was quite inspirational! Good for you for losing the weight. I've been trying to lose 20 pounds for the last few years. I've tried WW before and it really does work but it's not the best plan for me. Neither is anything that cuts out carbs.

I've decided that by just making smarter food choices and getting in some aerobics and strengh-training, I'll be the size that I'm supposed to be. If that's an 8 or 10, that's fine with me as long as I'm healthy and in good shape. I'm trying not to obsess about it.

Walking and playing tennis are my exercises of choice but not practical in the wintertime here in Jersey. I workout at home with tapes and free weights and when the weather cooperates, I'll get back outside again.

Everybody stay motivated and keep supporting each other and we'll all reach our goals. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[londongirl3]

Thanks Robin.

You are right about low carb diets. Actually any diet that excludes a food group whether low carb, high fat or high protein will make you lose weight. The fact is that nobody can be on a diet for eternity and when you stop, it all comes back.

It is a life change needed by anyone looking to lose weight. You need to make permanent changes that are achievable. If you love your chocolate, cutting it out will only make you want it more. Same with cookies, sweets, pastry or whatever is your weakness. Eating less of it and buying smaller quantities is much better than dictating to yourself that you will only have one every week or every month.

The most important thing with weight loss is making a clear short term goal. Just plan to lose 5 pounds over 3 weeks and when you get there give yourself a pat on the back and try to lose another five in the same span. If you do fall off track don't get angry.........dust yourself off, stand up and try again.

I never got the side effects like excess skin or stretch marks. I went out and got a backless top (Completely nude back with two strings holding it across the back /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif). I was never able to buy the clothes that I wanted and to be honest as vain as that was, it was my reason to lose weight. I'm happy being the size that I am. I was happy 10 sizes ago /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[pmichael52172]

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If you love your chocolate, cutting it out will only make you want it more. Same with cookies, sweets, pastry or whatever is your weakness. Eating less of it and buying smaller quantities is much better than dictating to yourself that you will only have one every week or every month.


[/ QUOTE ] I know that's right, I just had a Snickers bar and went back for a Twix. /forums/images/graemlins/lick.gif I'm so mad at myself but, I'll get over it and work harder. I denied myself that chocolate for about 1 week and a half so I needed that reward. Plus, it's that time of the month today too so I was bound to fall anyway... /forums/images/graemlins/look.gif


Once again, you are so inspiring. You have written some TRULY practical, sensible, realistic and achievable things here. Please keep sharing.

[londongirl3]

thx pmichael. I love this topic /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[DiamondDoll]

Hi again Ladies thanks for sharing your tips and advice....

WOW! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Londongirl thats a LOT of weight you lost there. You should be very proud of yourself. I don't need to lose anywhere near that much weight....like 18 pounds but it seems like a lot to me, but you have definately made me realize how simple it really can be...and yes I agree a lifestyle change is needed and not a "diet"

Diamond Doll

[londongirl3]

Thanx Diamond,

If I could lose 100, I bet you could lose 20 realllllll easy !! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif