HELP!!! I wanna lose weight! - Page 26

Wonderful1908 · #**376** 07-24-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

I start my swimming lessons tomorrow morning! I'm excited and nervous. I am ready to learn because I want to swim for fitness, but I am TERRIFIED of deep water. Hopefully I can overcome my fear. That's the plan!

Soror,

Do you already swim and this is in dep water or are you a complete novice? I can't swim at all, and I have tried to have my husband teach me but my rational fear of the water always takes over, (plus my husbands theory about getting my hair wet) I want to learn so bad!! Let me know how it goes, good luck!

RedefinedDiva · #**377** 07-24-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonderful1908

Soror,

Do you already swim and this is in dep water or are you a complete novice? I can't swim at all, and I have tried to have my husband teach me but my rational fear of the water always takes over, (plus my husbands theory about getting my hair wet) I want to learn so bad!! Let me know how it goes, good luck!

Soror, I am a step BELOW novice! LOL! I know NOTHING about swimming. We started with the basic today. I had to learn how to float. I am currently working on breathing and the breaststroke.

It may be best to learn from someone other than your husband. If I can suggest anything, I would suggest that you take group lessons. They are offered at the Y. When I got there, it was just me and the Soror that is teaching me. Even though it may seem cool to have the personal attention, there is nothing else to distract the instructor. When the focus is all on you, combined with the anxiety that you may already have, it makes you a little more nervous. Sometimes you just want to be left alone to figure it out. Once some other "students" got there, I was able to relax. I was no longer the only one who didn't know what I was doing. I was actually able to help them relax as well.

I am still between 3 and 4 feet. I am NOT NEARLY ready for deep water. I want to hyperventilate just thinking about it! LOL! I'll let you know how it goes!

RedefinedDiva · #**378** 07-24-2006, 04:55 PM

^^ Are those supposed to be enticing? Trying to "break" the people who post their weight loss aspirations in this thread? If so, what are we to do, lick the computer screen?

Get a life. Kick push your way up out this thread.

Missam05 · #**379** 07-24-2006, 07:15 PM

^^Exactly. And they really don't look all that scrumptious..

RedefinedDiva · #**380** 07-26-2006, 11:56 PM

Anyone here signed up for WOWY?

If so, let me know so that I can add you as my buddy and maybe we can workout together sometime!

m0nkeys · #**381** 07-27-2006, 10:02 AM

This thread is long so I'm just going to put in my two cents, although it may end up redudant.

Personally, I do a lot of cardio, an hour each time: jogging, elliptical trainers, and dancing. The bigger you are, the more calories you burn. But if you're smaller like me, it takes forever to lose those last 5 lbs

(i.e. why I do so much cardio). Too lose weight, you need to do 45-60 minutes of cardio, about 5 or more days a week. The USDA recommends 30 mins , but this is only to maintain your current weight (that's why many people don't lose weight, they're not doing enough cardio).

Of course, cardio is only 20% of weight loss. The rest is diet diet diet. I can't stress this enough. Eat according to your body structure and metabolic rate (the latter of which you can estimate by watching how your weight changes with certain foods). For some people, their genetics is the reason why they can't lose weight as quickly as others. Best diet tip: drink lots of water! Not only does it do your body some good, but it helps to curb your appetite if you drink some before a meal.

But in order to achieve any permanent weight loss, you need persistance and a lot of faith. Mind over matter -- if you know you can lose weight, your body will follow suit

.

*Use this site to determine your overall body shape. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm
*http://www.naturalstrength.com/feedb...p?ArticleID=69
Good site about clean diets
*http://www.mypyramid.gov/
USDA info site.

Hope this helps

Many blessings and best of luck!

lovelyivy84 · #**382** 08-01-2006, 04:02 PM

You're missing out on a LOT is you don't add weight training to your routine.

Weight training builds muscle and reshapes your body- the only way to really change it in the long run.

If you count on cardio and diet ALONE you will lose weight, but will also put it back much faster. If you build muscle then you can maintain those changes with a lot less work in the end (trust me, I haven't lifted in longer than I care to tell, but I still look damn good because my body has some muscle on it).

A good exercise plan for weight loss involves cardio and lifting AND diet to supplement both of those things.

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Originally Posted by m0nkeys

This thread is long so I'm just going to put in my two cents, although it may end up redudant.

Personally, I do a lot of cardio, an hour each time: jogging, elliptical trainers, and dancing. The bigger you are, the more calories you burn. But if you're smaller like me, it takes forever to lose those last 5 lbs

(i.e. why I do so much cardio). Too lose weight, you need to do 45-60 minutes of cardio, about 5 or more days a week. The USDA recommends 30 mins , but this is only to maintain your current weight (that's why many people don't lose weight, they're not doing enough cardio).

Of course, cardio is only 20% of weight loss. The rest is diet diet diet. I can't stress this enough. Eat according to your body structure and metabolic rate (the latter of which you can estimate by watching how your weight changes with certain foods). For some people, their genetics is the reason why they can't lose weight as quickly as others. Best diet tip: drink lots of water! Not only does it do your body some good, but it helps to curb your appetite if you drink some before a meal.

But in order to achieve any permanent weight loss, you need persistance and a lot of faith. Mind over matter -- if you know you can lose weight, your body will follow suit

.

*Use this site to determine your overall body shape. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/becker3.htm
*http://www.naturalstrength.com/feedb...p?ArticleID=69
Good site about clean diets
*http://www.mypyramid.gov/
USDA info site.

Hope this helps

Many blessings and best of luck!

SummerChild · #**383** 08-02-2006, 05:36 PM

Hi Sorors, Just wanted to add that I am also afraid of the water and I took swimming lessons last year at the Y also. I found out that one-on-one classes are usually also available for a few dollars more (like $2-3 more per lesson). Soror RD, I know that you already have a one-on-one by default, which is great, but I was really scared of being in a big class and my teacher not seeing me if I go under

so Soror Wonderful I signed up for the one-on-one. Also, he instructor informed me that there are various techniques that they are trained in to teach you that those who have not been trained in swimming instruction may not have in their bag of tricks. For this reason, an instructor other than your husband (assuming that he isn't trained in giving lessons) may be beneficial.

Either way, good luck Sorors with the swimming!! I still can't swim but at least I can put my head under water w/out losing it.

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Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

Soror, I am a step BELOW novice! LOL! I know NOTHING about swimming. We started with the basic today. I had to learn how to float. I am currently working on breathing and the breaststroke.

It may be best to learn from someone other than your husband. If I can suggest anything, I would suggest that you take group lessons. They are offered at the Y. When I got there, it was just me and the Soror that is teaching me. Even though it may seem cool to have the personal attention, there is nothing else to distract the instructor. When the focus is all on you, combined with the anxiety that you may already have, it makes you a little more nervous. Sometimes you just want to be left alone to figure it out. Once some other "students" got there, I was able to relax. I was no longer the only one who didn't know what I was doing. I was actually able to help them relax as well.

I am still between 3 and 4 feet. I am NOT NEARLY ready for deep water. I want to hyperventilate just thinking about it! LOL! I'll let you know how it goes!

RedefinedDiva · #**384** 08-02-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SummerChild

Hi Sorors, Just wanted to add that I am also afraid of the water and I took swimming lessons last year at the Y also. I found out that one-on-one classes are usually also available for a few dollars more (like $2-3 more per lesson). Soror RD, I know that you already have a one-on-one by default, which is great, but I was really scared of being in a big class and my teacher not seeing me if I go under

so Soror Wonderful I signed up for the one-on-one. Also, he instructor informed me that there are various techniques that they are trained in to teach you that those who have not been trained in swimming instruction may not have in their bag of tricks. For this reason, an instructor other than your husband (assuming that he isn't trained in giving lessons) may be beneficial.

Either way, good luck Sorors with the swimming!! I still can't swim but at least I can put my head under water w/out losing it.

Yes, I agree that one-on-one is the way to go once you are comfortable. However, initially, when/while we are learning the "basics," it's cool to know that you aren't the only one.

As I was loosening up and learning a little bit faster than others, she eventually took me to the deep end. Once she starts instruction on the deep end of the pool, instruction shifts to one-on-one. She wouldn't DARE leave anyone over there alone. I don't think that anyone would allow her to leave them! I know I didn't!! LOL!

I would also have to agree with Soror SC in that it is best to learn from a certified instructor. Just because someone knows how to swim doesn't mean that they can teach others how to do it. My Soror has been swimming since she was 2, is certified, and serves as a lifeguard as well. I feel VERY comfortable with her. It's just the water that I need to loosen up with! LOL!!

SummerChild · #**385** 08-06-2006, 04:26 PM

Soror, I guess you are *starting out* better than me b/c I needed one-on-one even in the 3 feet deep part of the water. LOL. I have had a big phobia of the water since I was dunked into Lake Michigan several times by someone who thought that it was funny when I was in about the 4th or 5th grade. Girl, the only that I feel comfortable in is the tub. LOL. I get nervous in a jacuzzi.

Good luck with your lessons!! How are they coming along? Have you found any good solutions for keeping your hair moisturized and healthy while taking lessons? I swear that my biggest problem with exercise is that I sweat in my head and it messes up my hair. B/c I am trying to go get it done once a week now, it is almost just a waste of money even if I exercise just three times a week! What can we do? Who knows....

SC

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

Yes, I agree that one-on-one is the way to go once you are comfortable. However, initially, when/while we are learning the "basics," it's cool to know that you aren't the only one.

As I was loosening up and learning a little bit faster than others, she eventually took me to the deep end. Once she starts instruction on the deep end of the pool, instruction shifts to one-on-one. She wouldn't DARE leave anyone over there alone. I don't think that anyone would allow her to leave them! I know I didn't!! LOL!

I would also have to agree with Soror SC in that it is best to learn from a certified instructor. Just because someone knows how to swim doesn't mean that they can teach others how to do it. My Soror has been swimming since she was 2, is certified, and serves as a lifeguard as well. I feel VERY comfortable with her. It's just the water that I need to loosen up with! LOL!!

RedefinedDiva · #**386** 08-06-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SummerChild

Soror, I guess you are *starting out* better than me b/c I needed one-on-one even in the 3 feet deep part of the water. LOL. I have had a big phobia of the water since I was dunked into Lake Michigan several times by someone who thought that it was funny when I was in about the 4th or 5th grade. Girl, the only that I feel comfortable in is the tub. LOL. I get nervous in a jacuzzi.

Good luck with your lessons!! How are they coming along? Have you found any good solutions for keeping your hair moisturized and healthy while taking lessons? I swear that my biggest problem with exercise is that I sweat in my head and it messes up my hair. B/c I am trying to go get it done once a week now, it is almost just a waste of money even if I exercise just three times a week! What can we do? Who knows....

SC

Soror,

Bad experiences like that ill turn a person off to water forever. I was thrown in deep water by someone after I had already stated that I couldn't swim. It turned me off. Now, all these years later, I am trying to conquer that fear.

As for my hair, I just pull it into a puff and put on a swimming cap. Once, I wet my hair, put condition on it, covered it with a shower cap, then put on my swimming cap. That worked well. Then, when I got home, I just rinsed. It kept my hair soft. I think I might go back to that.

Ideal08 · #**387** 08-07-2006, 08:06 PM

Hey y'all,

Fell off the bandwagon. Depression go to me. Long story - I'll blog about it one day, but not today. Back on bandwagon, and on my way out to walk. Didn't gain much weight (actually lost 1lb since my first and last WI w/ TOPS). Tried to join today, but they don't meet the 1st Monday, so I have to wait until next week. I think I gained an inch in my waist, though. My clothes still fit. I did some weight training last week. I'm getting back into the groove. I walked a little last week, too. Bought a new pedometer since mine broke. Yeah, I'm back. A little behind in checking PMs and emails, but I'll get around to them. Stay up, y'all!!!

RedefinedDiva · #**388** 08-07-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ideal08

Fell off the bandwagon.

It must be an epidemic.... I hit a plateau. I know that it's early, but I have been at the same weight, fluctuating one or two pounds for the past two to three weeks. Bummer. So, I am going to rededicate myself to the mission, but I have NO motivation to do so. I've been so depressed that I dn't know what to do. HELP ME, JESUS!!

I have avoiding the blog and I haven't even taken my album pictures. I may do it tomorrow.... I need you all to pray for me and everyone else that is one this journey because it is NOT easy. Trust me.

Like Soror Ideal, I am going to jump back on the wagon. Keep checking the blog for updates!

kiml122 · #**389** 08-07-2006, 08:30 PM

Hey Ideal...I had been checking your blog and had wondered how it was going...and you too RD, that's right get back on that wagon. Ideal I haven't forgotten about the DVD...but you know how it is when you have to depend on someone else.

lovelyivy84 · #**390** 08-08-2006, 11:29 AM

I am right on the depressed bandwagon with you all. I want to exercise and feel better, but I just have no motivation right now, except that my clothes are getting too tight and I can't afford a new wardrobe!!

I found a really good bellydance class on Saturdays that is helping. The ladies who run the class are really welcoming and it's so fun that it helps. I am trying to find a good workout buddy- exercising by myself isn't working too great for me....