HELP!!! I wanna lose weight!

[DableST_1]

Hello Ladies,

I noticed that someone had mention earlier to make sure you clean your colon, well my question is HOW DO YOU CLEAN YOU COLON??? I have been having this problem ALL of my life (I am happy if I go every three/four dayz NO KIDDING) Do you one know of any safe herbs that I need to take to become regular??? (I hope I'm not grossing any one out) But I really Need Help!!! My friend told me to eat lot of oatmeal b/c it has a lot of fiber! Does any one have any suggestions? Please Help!!!

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Da' Assassin
Epsilon Xi
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Spring 2000

[IVY BEAUTY]

Only way I know how to lose weight is to disicipline yourself. For example I worked out 2hrs a day 5 days a week. One hour during my lunch time and another hour after work. I also added aerobic classes into it as well. That cover the additional hour after work. Oh yeah, don't forget not to deprived your body of eating what you enjoy. That is a big NO NO. Good luck!!!

[lillady85]

::sigh::

Does anyone have any good tips of things that they have done that really work?
I've cut out soda, I try not to eat out, I've been doing 30 mins of cardio if not more a day everyday (I'm on day 10) and some strength training. But I don't feel any better.

Originally Posted by lillady85

::sigh::

Does anyone have any good tips of things that they have done that really work?
I've cut out soda, I try not to eat out, I've been doing 30 mins of cardio if not more a day everyday (I'm on day 10) and some strength training. But I don't feel any better.

just be patient and keep at it. It's a slow grind.

[Ideal08]

Originally Posted by BrownSugaBabe

just be patient and keep at it. It's a slow grind.

This is very true. No magic tips, really. Just watch your portion sizes and eat healthy. Moderation is the key. Keep at it; you'll feel better in the long run. When you eat out, make healthy choices. Unless you plan to not drink pop or eat out for the rest of your life, the weight loss will only be temporary. Even if you cut back (which is good), treat yourself sometimes so you won't feel deprived.

I was standing on the bus today and a lady made room for me to sit down. As I squeezed into the seat she said, "You're small enough; I wish I was that small." She made my day. I've been feeling fat lately. And for good reason.

[IVY BEAUTY]

Originally Posted by lillady85

::sigh::

Does anyone have any good tips of things that they have done that really work?
I've cut out soda, I try not to eat out, I've been doing 30 mins of cardio if not more a day everyday (I'm on day 10) and some strength training. But I don't feel any better.

Please read my previous message. It works..I lost 15 pounds in a month and a half. Not to mention you are only on day TEN. Girl you have a long way to go. It takes 3 months to get in shape and 3 days to get out of shape.

[lillady85]

Thank you IvyBeauty, BrownSuga and Ideal. It gets very discouraging when you know you are trying very hard but you don't feel anything changing. I have cut out soda so that I am not so dependent on it anymore. I will add it back in eventually though. I have been trying to cut my portions so that I need less food to be full. I know it will take awhile but that's the part of the challenge that I will eventually grow to accept. I am going to continue to work out 5-6 days a week so that I at least have a break!

:-) I feel better now. Reading this thread is giving me motivation.

Originally Posted by lillady85

Thank you IvyBeauty, BrownSuga and Ideal. It gets very discouraging when you know you are trying very hard but you don't feel anything changing. I have cut out soda so that I am not so dependent on it anymore. I will add it back in eventually though. I have been trying to cut my portions so that I need less food to be full. I know it will take awhile but that's the part of the challenge that I will eventually grow to accept. I am going to continue to work out 5-6 days a week so that I at least have a break!

:-) I feel better now. Reading this thread is giving me motivation.

want to feel even BETTER? Check this out!

. Last year, Ilost 18 pounds in about 6 months. After my race in September, I said I'll take a break from working out for a week or two. That turned into 4 months. The gym did NOT see me until January 7, 2008. I finally got on the scale on my birthday on 1/6 and saw I gained 21 pounds. so after losing all that weight last year, I was 3 pounds heavier this year than I was last year. Talk about depressing.

I'm not too mad though since I basically gave up after my race. I am in training again for the NJ Long Branch Marathon and I will NOT make the same mistake twice!

[likeaTREE]

Originally Posted by lillady85

::sigh::

Does anyone have any good tips of things that they have done that really work?
I've cut out soda, I try not to eat out, I've been doing 30 mins of cardio if not more a day everyday (I'm on day 10) and some strength training. But I don't feel any better.

Dear lillady85,
I have been life changing for the last two months "not dieting" diets are usually only temporary....But one of my main successes is setting daily goals such: adding a glass of water into one of my meals, drinking a glass of juice when I REALLY want a soda, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and I have actually been doing a boot legged Weight Watchers. One of my use to be coworkers mother is a coordinator so she gave us all the info so I count the points but I don't per say LIVE by them. To the date I have shed 15 pounds. I wish you the best of luck and remember anything is possible through prayer