Losing Weight

[ThetaDancer]

One thing that has really helped me is writing down what I eat and how much I work out everyday.
It helps me to keep track of where my calories are coming from, where I should cut back, and how my exercise is progressing.
It's motivational, too, because I really want to be able to record that I ran a little further or tried a new ab routine, etc.
Good luck!

[krazy]

Originally posted by Munchkin03
Not drinking Cokes, coffees or other empty-calorie drinks tends to help me drop weight. I drink milk, water, and OJ.

I was a coxswain in college, and there was always a little undercurrent of pressure to at least maintain weight (120 is the minimum for NCAA Division I Men's, Women's is 110), and they want you as close to that as possible.

Be careful no tto deprive yourself of too much though, that tends to cause people to fall off the wagon. You can have these things, just don't have them all the time. Keeping up the exercise is the main thing, because that will trump all in the longrun. Good luck.

[DawnDZ]

I am an Exercise Science major, specializing in Health and fitness. If you want help designing a workout plan/finessing I would be glad to help you. you can PM me.

Just an FYI on the Atkins diet,

Atkins demands a high protein diet lacking in fruits, vegetables and carbs. They also advise more fat in the diet. proteins such as red meat and pork have a high fat content. The diet also doesn't specify the type of fats that you should be eating, some fats are better for you (LDS good cholesterol fat - found in olive oil, nuts, etc.). This diet while it may help you lose weight in the short term it is damaging to the circulatory system. Studies have shown that people following this diet tend to have a 5 to 10% increase in cholesterol levels. The effects of this diet are similar to those described in the documentary Supersize Me.

If you want to have a higher protein diet I suggest you read up on the South Beach diet or work with a licensed nutritionist.

[Diamond Delta]

about how long do you think I'll have to wait to see any weight loss?

[DawnDZ]

Weight loss is dependant upon many variables.

On average you should expect to lose anywhere from .5 to 2lbs a week depending on your diet, amount and type of exercise, and your bodies reaction to these chages.

Anyone ever try weight watchers?? That's the points system, right?

[Lady Pi Phi]

Originally posted by PoohsHoneyBee
Anyone ever try weight watchers?? That's the points system, right?

I'm on weight watchers. I just started up again and so far have lost 3 pounds. When I was on it before I lost 12 pounds in 5 weeks untill I fell off the wagon and put it all back on.

It really does work because I really feel they try to help you change your lifestyle as opposed to just taking off the weight.

[chideltjen]

I'll agree with working out with a buddy. One of the new sisters (she pledged last semester, I'm an alum) and I go to the same gym. Not only do we get to talk about what she is experiencing in the house, we take classes together. We have been taking a dance aerobics/hip hop class. And I took her to yoga last week as well.

I hate weights. I used to do them all the time but now they are kinda meh. I'll do them if I have to. That's why I like yoga. It's relaxing and you work muscles with the use of your own body weight. It's more of a pilates/yoga combo, but I love it. And it's low impact, which is nice because I have bad knees.

[Peaches-n-Cream]

Originally posted by DawnDZ
I am an Exercise Science major, specializing in Health and fitness. If you want help designing a workout plan/finessing I would be glad to help you. you can PM me.

Just an FYI on the Atkins diet,

Atkins demands a high protein diet lacking in fruits, vegetables and carbs. They also advise more fat in the diet. proteins such as red meat and pork have a high fat content. The diet also doesn't specify the type of fats that you should be eating, some fats are better for you (LDS good cholesterol fat - found in olive oil, nuts, etc.). This diet while it may help you lose weight in the short term it is damaging to the circulatory system. Studies have shown that people following this diet tend to have a 5 to 10% increase in cholesterol levels. The effects of this diet are similar to those described in the documentary Supersize Me.

If you want to have a higher protein diet I suggest you read up on the South Beach diet or work with a licensed nutritionist.

Actually, one must eat vegetables on Atkins. Eventually, fruit is incorporated into the program.

In Phase One of Atkins called Induction, you eat meat and 3 cups of vegetables. You limit your carb intake to 20 grams which includes salads and certain vegetables. Phase one lasts at least two weeks.

In Phase Two called Ongoing Weight Loss, you can slowly add 5 more grams of carbs to your diet per week including some fruit such as strawberries and blueberries.

There are also Phases Three and Four. www.atkins.com will go into depth and clarify any questions you have.

[krazy]

I think the key to picking a lifestyle that helps you lose weight is by really trying to tailor it to YOUR life. If you are a huge fan of fries and shakes, and you just wake up one day and say, "no more fries and shakes", it will not work. The key is to limit the amount of fries and shakes that you consume, or burn the calories through exercise. Being healthy does not mean you have to eat sprouts all day, just that you are getting plenty of exercise while eating sensibly. You can still enjoy your food!!

[Diamond Delta]

Update!

I have been more active-riding my bike, heavy house cleaning, moving furniture etc. lately-but...

I ate Fettuccini Alfred one night and the left overs the next day at lunch! THEN I ate spaghetti the next night for dinner and THEN had a check Filet sandwich for lunch the next and then Today I had a sub-sammich. I am big old tubby girl now!

I am deeply ashamed

I am going to ride my bike right now and I am starting wieght watchers tomorrow!

[chideltjen]

I don't know if this is practical for anyone but here is a suggestion based on my situation. I've been on Depo for over a year now. While I didn't think it was the cause for my weight gain, I am beginning to think it is. I wonder if I stop it, it will be easier to lose weight and keep it off. Nothing is more frustrating than working your ass off for a while and not losing a single pound. And if you do, you somehow gain it back in two days. I don't eat a whole lot. If I do, it's non fat stuff or fruit. If you can live without the birth control, it may help.

[Diamond Delta]

Actually my doctor refused to put me on depo because he told me it would make me fat and I'd probably never lose it. I', on ortho tricylcine instead.

I usually don't gain wieght on BC. But I'm afraid I'll get "baby fat" if I go off!

I just need to keep riding my bike and kick my fat ass away from the alfredo from time to time!

[HotDamnImAPhiMu]

Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
I'm on weight watchers. I just started up again and so far have lost 3 pounds. When I was on it before I lost 12 pounds in 5 weeks untill I fell off the wagon and put it all back on.

It really does work because I really feel they try to help you change your lifestyle as opposed to just taking off the weight.

oh, but it's such a lovely fall of those sorts of bandwagons...

[Munchkin03]

I thought weight gain was a well-known side effect of Depo.