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Aug 05, 2013 04:36PM
I have been working on losing a large amount of weight. I gained lots of weight being on prednisone for over 5 years but 2 years sgo I decided to clean up my eating and eat healthy. I have lost 147 pounds so far! Nothing extreme just healthy eating and counting calories. So keep on doing whatever works for you! I support you all the way to better health.
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I started TRYING to count calories. and workout 5 days a week including yoga
Kim, I am still on prednisone for lupus so had to learn to deal with the weight gain side effects. I keep my calories very comfortable around 1400 to 1500 a day. I never feel starving on that amount with eating healthy foods. I am always just keeping it fun trying new recipes and new foods. Not able to exercise a lot but I do chase my 20 month old granddaughter all day and do normal household and yard work.I am excited to see others trying to accomplish the same things. Keep trying Lade. Everyday is a fresh start. Be proud of your small successes cause they will add up to big.
I think the biggest thing for me to be successful was to just make changes that I could live with forever that way I can keep off what I lose. I now always weigh and measure my food so I am aware of a serving size and don't just guess. It works for me and what I need to do. When eating out I always just eat half or even less and bring home leftovers to enjoy later. Little changes add up to big rewards. I put my focus on eating healthy and giving my body good foods rather than how fast I can lose weight. I wish everyone here good thoughts and I totally believe we can all do this!
Kim when I am on 20 mgs of prednisone a day I feel really hungry too but I just keep telling myself it's the steroids and drink some tea or chew a piece of gum. I always allow myself a treat at night so I just look forward to that. Something like a yogurt parfait or a fruit and yogurt smoothie or even an ounce of nuts. It is a challenge for sure.
I exercise 6 days a week, if I don't I get cranky. I like to mix weights and cardio everyday. Pilates floor work for the abs--which is murder.
Not even close!! But I love it. I'll get to where I want to be eventfully.
I have started to diet and exercise myself. And have dropped two pounds mainly I have been watching what I eat like going with out soda for a whole month and walking on the treadmill almost everyday. while I am walking on the treadmill I watch a 30 minute comedy show, which makes the exercise more fun. My mom says she can hear me laughing and wonders how I can walk and laugh at the same time!
Jenni wrote: "Janessa wrote: "I have started to diet and exercise myself. And have dropped two pounds mainly I have been watching what I eat like going with out soda for a whole month and walking on the treadmil..."
Yes it is downstairs and we all so have a big screen t.v. down there as well, so when I'm working out I have episode of something to watch. So much fun
Yes it is downstairs and we all so have a big screen t.v. down there as well, so when I'm working out I have episode of something to watch. So much fun
I've started a membership at Curves for Women - While the locations are light on amenities (no sauna, pool, or showers) - the UP side is that they (1) cater to women, (2) some programs include coaching and meal plans as well as exercise plans, (3) they are very encouraging and build in some of that accountability we all need, but sometimes hate..... and (4) the machines you work out on build cardio as well as muscle strengthYou might check to see what's available in your area - they also have a travel pass you can get, so if you travel for business or on vacation and still want to do the workout, you can get access to other locations......
Just another option for those who might not want the full gym experience - the camaraderie with the other ladies working out is nice too.....
I work out 5 day a week at a health club. I go during my lunch hour (okay usually closer to 2 hours) but luckily my boss promotes working out and he knows that I am much happier when I can get my work out in. I like group classes. There is a camaraderie in the classes that I enjoy but yet it is something that each person can change up for their particular needs. I do step/weight aerobics 2 days a week, a spin class 2 days a week and I am still trying to figure out a solid class for the 5th day, sometimes I do a weight class and sometimes a spin class. The last few weeks I have been working with a personal trainer. Although I wish I could loose weight working out, I think that my body has become used to it, now I do it mostly so I don't have to watch every little darn thing I eat. I really really like food and find having to eat healthy all the time isn't much fun. I also love riding my bike around when the weather is good. I also like geocaching (which is a hide and seek like game). It gets me out and about in areas that I wouldn't necessarily go to and keeps me keep active on weekends. What I am saying is there are lots of ways to get some exercise in that can be fun and although health club memberships can be expensive, you are investing in your future health and happiness so if that is what will get you motivated if there is anyway to work it out it will be well worth it.
I've heard of geocaching. It was in a mystery I read set in Northern California. Sounds like fun.
Ugh count me in sort of. I need to lose 50 lbs. I started eating more to try and boost my metabolism. Sounds weird maybe, but I have spent the last two years with hardly any appetite and eating very little. I drank calories though apparently and cut out a lot of soda. Otherwise I really don't know what to do with diet to fix my weight. It doesn't make sense to me that I am so heavy.
Anyway with this new job I got used to eating small portions in the morning, and now suddenly after years have a much more normal appetite. I'm thinking this is a good thing and hopefully since I get appetite back maybe my metabolism will start increasing.
Ive always been a huge walker and it never helps keep weight off me. Or else it does and I just would weigh a lot more otherwise (scary thought!) I walk at least 15 hours a week (besides regular everyday walking like work and stuff) since I was a little kid due to a medical hyperactivity condition. I have tendonitis in my feet and issues with my calves now for a few months from overdoing it so trying to get that to heal again.
I bought some of those stretchy things for yoga and exercises, and my friend gave me a yoga mat she has around the house, so I'm trying to get into more spot and tone exercises at home.
A few years ago I lost 35 pounds through vigorous exercise and dieting. Got married in 2007, and have gained it all back (contentment weight I call it). I find it almost impossible to lose. I eat right, cut out all soda, joined the gym, but the pounds just do not fall off as easily as they did some years ago. I suspect I need to up my game at the guym and perhaps go vegetarian multiple days a week (expand my 35 minute workout to an hour, for example).
I try not to do the same workout too often. I have about 200 on a thumb drive and about 40 DVDs so I can go weeks without repeating a workout. I have a collection of 10 minutes workouts to so if get bored and can do one of those.
I'd love to start an exercise routine; of only I had the time and the energy, lol.
Hello Everyone! Rhonda! I take my hat off to you! Lost over 147lbs!! WOW!!! That is fantastic. I started out at 203 and lost down to 184 I am now at a standstill. I joined a local Health Inst. here called "Zacarias Ganey" and it was great, told us how to eat right, exercise right and get away from "bad habits". That is where I lost the most of my weight. Great program, however I got into the habit of exercising - a good habit! I would go to "Weight Class" three days a week and then inbetween to Tues and Thursday to "Cardio" exercise like on the tread mill machine. I have developed a new habit and now try to make it to the gym (although I have changed gyms) at least five days a week! I have finally learned that exercise can defeat depression and stress. I have gone from a size 2X down to a size 16! I hope to continue and can tell you all don't discount the exercise in your diet habits, once you get used to it it is great!
Paige
When I started college (in 1968) I weighed 245 Lbs. and had a 44 in. waist. When I graduated, I weighed 185 and had a 36 in. waist and all I did was watch what I ate, cutting back a little bit across the board.Instead of having 2 hamburgers for lunch, I'd have one. If I wanted dessert, I'd skip the fries and have milk instead of soda. Instead of 4 slices of pizza, I'd limit myself to 3. I even learned to like my coffee with no cream or sugar - a hard task because the college cafeteria had the worst coffee in the U.S.
Now, 40+ years after graduating, I'm back up to 240 (but much of it is muscle) and have a 38 in. waist.
Back on a diet again. Went to my doc for yearly checkup and told him my plan for losing weight. He's so tricky, asked me if I wanted to come back in a month, so now I really have to lose or look like a loser. The only thing that has worked for me is low carb.
In my opinion, there are a few basic habits everyone should have, such as drinking at least 1.5ltr of water and do 45minutes walking every day. It works! My current diet basically includes: meat, fish and eggs as protein. All the fruits and veggies/herbs. Brown rice and sweet potatoes as carbs, bread and biscuits, in small amount, seeds and walnuts. I drink soy milk, I eat yogurt, i eat cheese ir chocolate. Basically, i try to stay away from "fake food" (processed), salt and added sugar. I finally found a diet that suits me: no starving!
You are all so inspiring. I live in a small rural town with no health club/ gym facilities. I have tried all sort of diets and exercise regimes. I am 5ft and 200lb. I am my own worst enemy. I comfort eat and would rather read a book than exercise. I am lazy. I never used to be, but then I never used to be fat either. ......I need to take myself in hand and make changes, otherwise nothing is going to change. Thank you for posting on here.
Sandy, I'm not that fond of gyms or health clubs. I understand your "laziness" because I don't run in months. That's why I try to balance with walking to places, instead of driving. However, if you enjoy hearty meals, you MUST do some walking afterwards. Try early morning walks, or in the evening. 45min. Your heart will thank you ;)
Sandy, try cutting back just a little across the board on what you eat. See my earlier post on how I lost weight in college.
Ana wrote: "Sandy, I'm not that fond of gyms or health clubs. I understand your "laziness" because I don't run in months. That's why I try to balance with walking to places, instead of driving. However, if you..."Thanks Ana. I did a forty-five minute walk this morning (actual walking time) but I had to stop several times and have a few minutes rest. I guess the challenge now is to work towards doing it without the rest breaks.
Now that my husband is back at work, I am endeavouring to eat healthier during the day. Just soup or salad for lunch instead of the big lunches we have been having, and I will eat smaller meals in the evening. No big cooked breakfasts either!
I have set up a graph on the computer to chart my weight loss. That worked for me before.
Thank you all for your support. I really appreciate your suggestions and encouragement. ☺
Quillracer wrote: "Sandy, try cutting back just a little across the board on what you eat. See my earlier post on how I lost weight in college."Thanks Quillracer ☺ will do.
The overall key, Sandy, as I'm sure you know is intake vs. outgo. If you consume 2000 calories a day and burn 1500, you will gain weight. But consume the same 2000 calories and burn 2500 will lead to weight loss.So eating a little less with even a small increase in calories burned will lead to weight loss.
You're smart not to push too hard with your walking initially. Walking 45 minutes with a few rest breaks is still walking for 45 minutes.
However, I wouldn't skimp on breakfast. There's truth in "It's the most important meal of the day." You haven't had anything to eat for 8 - 12 hours and the furnace is low. You don't have to eat like a lumberjack, but a solidly nutritious breakfast will be beneficial. The same rules apply here: just cut back a little across the board
Sandy, smaller portions of food several times a day, daily walking (at your pace!) and fluids like water/detox tea. ;) Slowly, you'll notice! ;)
Thanks everyone. I do have a small breakfast, and I have cut back on my portion sizes, eating dinner off a side plate instead of a dinner plate. I haven't walked for a couple of days, the weather has been atrocious, but it is meant to be fining up tomorrow, so will get back on the road. The good news is I have lost a (very) little weight and haven't put it back on in the three days I haven't walked. Thank you all for your suggestions and encouragement.
You're doing it the best way, Sandy.If you steadily take weight off a little at a time, you're less likely to put it back on.
I am feeling fitter. I can now get up our very steep and long driveway without stopping. Something of an accomplishment, I haven't been able to do that in a long time. 😊
