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RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

shieler — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:25:29 GMT

Mrs Hill....consider it done! Check it out in the same section as this thread.

:)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Mrs.Hill — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:37:57 GMT

[quote][b]shieler (12/1/2008)[/b][hr]AMgallow, 1lb a week is sensible sustainable weight loss FANTASTIC!

Mrs Hill...Thanks but the before pics hid a lot! I do feel happier now and much healthier. I can sympathise though...I ams ure we ALL can! Some of us eat when we are stressed, other lose their appetites.

When I was REALLY happy, had just moved in with BF, bought a new place etc, I ballooned 2 stone. I actually joined weight watchers and slowly lost it but not everyone likes a public weigh in. The things that stuck with me are things like frozen jaffa cakes, frozen grapes etc that give you a crunchy sweetness when you crave things. Frozen yoghurt with honey is a good one too, and smoothies instead of milkshakes.

Its one of those things that really does not happen over nights, its not easy, but it is possible. Hope I am being supportive and helping you out! The most im important thing is to be happy with who you are and CELEBRATE your curves!!!

Have you ever seen a program called How to look good Naked? Its in the UK, new Zealand etc...not sure if its reached canada yet, but it is AWESOME for really loving the skin you are in.

Anyway, happy to help...maybe we should start a diet thread for a weekly weigh in...give everyone a boost and the support without the embarrassment of standing on scales in front of a room of people?!

xxx[/quote]

I think thats a great idea. You start it, ok?

Last time I checked my weight, I have not lost any or gained any.

I have seen the program "How to look good naked". I like how they help women feel better about themselves.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

shieler — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:00:35 GMT

AMgallow, 1lb a week is sensible sustainable weight loss FANTASTIC!

Mrs Hill...Thanks but the before pics hid a lot! I do feel happier now and much healthier. I can sympathise though...I ams ure we ALL can! Some of us eat when we are stressed, other lose their appetites.

When I was REALLY happy, had just moved in with BF, bought a new place etc, I ballooned 2 stone. I actually joined weight watchers and slowly lost it but not everyone likes a public weigh in. The things that stuck with me are things like frozen jaffa cakes, frozen grapes etc that give you a crunchy sweetness when you crave things. Frozen yoghurt with honey is a good one too, and smoothies instead of milkshakes.

Its one of those things that really does not happen over nights, its not easy, but it is possible. Hope I am being supportive and helping you out! The most im important thing is to be happy with who you are and CELEBRATE your curves!!!

Have you ever seen a program called How to look good Naked? Its in the UK, new Zealand etc...not sure if its reached canada yet, but it is AWESOME for really loving the skin you are in.

Anyway, happy to help...maybe we should start a diet thread for a weekly weigh in...give everyone a boost and the support without the embarrassment of standing on scales in front of a room of people?!

xxx

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Mrs.Hill — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:26:26 GMT

dunkleta that is great your loosing all that weight!!

Amgallow I wish I knew not eating would shut off my metabolism. Its Great your loosing weight even if it is just a pound a week!!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Mrs.Hill — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:21:55 GMT

Shieler you got to be F***ing kidding me. You look great in your before pics.. you didnt need to loose any weight. Your after pics look great to!! I was bad, I had a pizza today & a milkshake & pop. I dont cook so I am very lazy to cook healthy meals. Tomorrow I am going to get vegetables. I know it is my fault I am gaining weight & not loosing. When Im stressed I eat, instead I am going to try to scrapbook when I am stressed.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

shieler — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:37:04 GMT

Yep, slow and steady wins the race, and it helps to set yourself little goals to give yourself a boost. THIngs like "i'll lose 4lbs by xmas" or "i'll run for 20mins non stop in 3 weeks"...it really does help keep you motivated.

The rule of thumb is the faster you lose it....the faster you put it all back on. Often because its fluid you've lost and not fat. You also don't want to lose muscle as muscle is an active body that continually burns fat and speeds up your metabolism.

Another point is....and PLEASE no-one hang me for this....but you have to have the right reasons for losing weight. If your BF/FH loves you and wants to marry you and stressing out about being a size 10 when naturally you are a size 14, is it worth it? Getting fit and healthy is a great reason, and quality of life, but wedding dresses are MADE for the female figure...CELEBRATE YOUR CURVES! The last thing you want is to look gaunt and washed out even if you are 3 sizes smaller.

Has to be for the right reasons......

xxx

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

amgallow — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:57:46 GMT

I am at one pound a week in terms of my weight loss. It feels like it is going to take FOREVER... but I am being good and patient because if I'm not than I'll resort to my former friend: not eating.

And let's face it, starving myself is what shut off the metabolism. Remember that girls when you think "I'm not going to eat" or "I'm not going to eat much"... when you think that go and grab something quick, because I unfortunately didn't get to 285lbs by eating too much :(

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dunkleta — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:30:59 GMT

Hey There, I am new to this thread. I started my nutritional plan the monday of the last week of october, so the 27th. My starting weight was 210.... my current today November 25th is 190!!! My goal is 130, by october, I start my personal trainer this friday... Its amazing, in my first week i lost 10 lbs!! and its not unhealthy either! i loose anywhere from 2- 5 lbs a week now. and it will be more once i start working out! yay!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

shieler — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:56:32 GMT

Trying to add before and after pics...hope this works...

bum, tum, boobs and arms all smaller and more toned....going to keep it up!

BEFORE front and side (july)

[img]http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr352/shieler1/beforeside.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr352/shieler1/frontbefore.jpg[/img]

NOWish font and side (October)

[img]http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr352/shieler1/afterside.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr352/shieler1/frontafter.jpg[/img]

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

shieler — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:10:41 GMT

I wrote this in the fitness thread so thought I would copy it in here...with some added extras!

If you feel like "pop" have a flavoured sparkling water instead. The peach ones are sweet but they have no calories or fat. Also, I often put it in a champagne glass or wine glass as in my head I am drinking wine etc! SOunds daft but it works!

Freeze grapes...these are like hard boiled sweets straight from the freezer and satisfy a sweet tooth. Keep boiled eggs, carrot sticks etc in the fridge for snacking on but also allow yourself a biscuit, cake etc, just in moderation.

In July I was 148lbs (67kg) and I am jsutunder 5ft6 (167cm) I followed the below routine, jsut soemthingi made up after looking on the net etc and I am now 61kg (134lbs) I have lost 3 inches from my waist and hips. Muscle weight more than fat so go by your size and clothes...

[i]in the last 5 months I have lost inches off my belly and toned up my arms. I am currently working overseas and don't have a gym so all my work outs are done at home.

My best advice is to buy a heart rate monitor, some dumbells, a yoga matt and a pilates ball. I did a lot of research on the net and as daft as it sounds its true, a lot of girls don't do wieghts as we are scared of bulking up but I bit the bullet and started doing dumbell weights with 10lb weights and my arms have never been so toned!

My normal workout is a 20 to 30min run or cycle then I put on some great music, pick up 2 3lb dumbelss and do boxercise and arm exerise to music. I look an idiot I am sure but it gets the blood pumping and really tones the arms! Then I take my heavier weights and do 2 reps of 10 arm curls, lifts etc push ups. then I do situps, crucnhes and lats on the pilates ball. The whole workout takes about 40 mins to an hour and you feel great afterwards. I do this 4 or 5 times a week and love it.

I am 167cm and 61kg. WOuld love to be below 60kilos but we'll see as muscle does weigh more than fat and my clothes are loose and I am more toned but my weight has only dropped by 6kg.

Also, eat 5 or 6 small meals a day and not 3 main meals. I do this and it works. I have a 2 egg omelette for b/f and it tends to stop me nibbling mid morning.

DO a search onthe net for arm exercises and stomach and you'll find some pics etc to show you what to do. Once you get over the embarrassment of the boxercise (its your home, who is going to see!!!) you'll love it! iTUnes do some great workout play lists.

Also try yoga, I do this in the evenings about 2 or 3 times a week for 20 mins to an hour. Every little helps.

Sorry for the waffle but I have tried all and sundry and this really works and wanted to share! We have all tried those faddy diets etc and at the end of the day, a sensible diet and exercise is the best thing. [/i]

I can add some before and after pictures if that would help motivate!!!???

xxx

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Mrs.Hill — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:18:10 GMT

I have gained so much weight. At thanksgiving I was 143 I think. On my birthday I checked my weight again I was 150. I eat when I am stressed. I drink pop constantly, have chips, chocolate, ice cream, fries, spaghetti. When I wake up I dont stop eating till I go to bed. I eat so much I feel like Im going to puke.

I dont exercise. I get tired easily when I walk up the stairs & my body hurts. I need to stop being lazy. I get tired easily. I woke up at 8:30 am and was tired by 10:30-11 am. Nexy yr I am going to join the gym with Dh.

I am not trying to make an excuse but it is hard to loose weight when I watch Dh drink pop & eat the things I shouldnt be eating. I tried to loose weight, ate healthy food but I caved when I saw Dh have pop & unhealthy food.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

amgallow — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:20:10 GMT

Ha ha thanks :) I might just have to steal your nickname soon ;) Whua ha ha!

My weigh in yesterday was bittersweet. I was up 3 lbs... but I know it's because of the treadmilling. My legs are getting nice and muscley again! Still really tired though and not sleeping well yet... I'm hoping another couple weeks I'll be falling asleep once I hit the pillow and sleeping all night! Whoo!

Hopefully next week's weigh in will be happifying!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

MRSH2B — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:22:41 GMT

[quote][b]amgallow (11/6/2008)[/b][hr]I've been kicking my butt in GEAR!

DH bought me a Wii Fit a month or so ago so I've been keeping track on that.

Starting Weight: 285

Lost so far (according to Mr. Wii): 18 lbs

First Goal: Get to 250lbs :)

So I'm hoping to get to that soon.

This week I decided to use the time change to my advantage and have been getting up the same time and going on the treadmill for an hour. This morning I burned 650 calories (apparently). 100 more than yesterday... been doing a little more each day to push myself a little bit more. So here's to hoping I reach my goal of 250 soon! I'm excited about reaching my other goals after that!!!! [/quote]

Wow, good for you!! Hard work pays off...I need to get my but in gear. Your recent success will be my motivation:D Keep up the good work, feels good eh!!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

amgallow — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:08:28 GMT

I've been kicking my butt in GEAR!

DH bought me a Wii Fit a month or so ago so I've been keeping track on that.

Starting Weight: 285

Lost so far (according to Mr. Wii): 18 lbs

First Goal: Get to 250lbs :)

So I'm hoping to get to that soon.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Kelsey0919 — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:03:47 GMT

I'm jumping in on this hoping that it will kick me into shape, with having people know about everything. Im getting married next Sept, but going to mexico for a wedding in December. My goal is based on my wedding next year.

starting : 191 Current: 179 Goal: 145-150

Dream goal by December: 165..haha. ya right

Hopefully I will keep this updated every week to keep me on track.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

AstridG — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:51:37 GMT

Ok I know I was totally positive yesterday but today I gained a pund! Probably the beer I drank on my stagettte on Saturday night finally settling in.
I'm so irritated - I am working out harder than I have in my life, being really good about what I'
m eating and I'm losing less than a lb a week! At this rate I'll make my goal in 2012. Guess working out 30-60 minutes every day is not enough, I'm going to have to up to at least 1 hour-90 minutes every day if there's any hope of getting rid of some excess me by my dress fitting at the end of November.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Mrs.Hill — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:37:20 GMT

Last time I checked my weight on Thanksgiving weekend I was 143 lbs. I was 120 but with stress I have gained alot. I am hoping to go back down to 120-125.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

AstridG — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:19:12 GMT

149/142.5/132

Well it's been slow, but I'm now down 6.5 lbs! Sounds even better when i think of it as only have 10 more to go! Although I have my final dress fitting at the end of November, so really hoping to be close by then.
I'm more motivated than I've ever been and I've been working out every day - alternating running with weight training. I even shelled out for a trainer, I see him once a week. I don;t even gripe about getting up at 6:30 am!
I'm also going to Weight Care (www.weightcare.ca) - anyone in the GTA - I HIGHLY recommend it. OHIP pays for most of the program, it only cost me $150 for 12 weeks - about the same as Weight Watchers. They measure your metabolism and give you a plan based on what your body actually burns. I'm never hungry - it's great! They only recommend max of 1-3 lbs a week, which sounds slow, but they do add up.

I WILL be hot and healthy by Jan 3!!! :D

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

sarahandrob2010 — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:45:55 GMT

Teacher's college = too busy and stressed to eat! lol I'm still eating, but trying to make sure I eat well and do menu planning (otherwise none of us will eat!). But I find I'm not hungry at normal times. I had lunch at 10:45 yesterday cause I was starving, and then didn't eat all afternoon while I was in class (1-5) and only had a small dinner when I came home.

One of the "side effects" that I didn't expect :P Anyway, I'm down about 2 lbs :) Not the healthiest way to lose, but I'll take it! lol

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:36:26 GMT

<-- bloated
<-- eating like crazy

<-- not losing... but not gaining.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Samcat — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:32:52 GMT

eeep! So, I had to stop going to weight watchers because I couldn't afford it anymore and I sort of slacked off...that and when I'm stressed, I eat. less than 2 months to go and I'm stressed.

Put my dress on tonight and it JUST fit...my mom was like, "you should lose at least ten pounds before the wedding, honey." And she's right.

So even though I can't go to the meetings, back to counting my points and trips to the gym....I really need to do this.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

AstridG — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:09:35 GMT

149/146/130

So it's been two weeks and I've lost only 3 lbs - which made me really mad when I stepped on the scale this morning - but then I reminded myself that it's 1.5 lbs a week - which is a healthy way to lose, and that if I keep that up, I';ll be at my goal in less than two months!

My efforts will be much helped if I stop drinking beer too! Also my allergies have been soo bad this past week I've hardly exercised at all.
Anyhow, slow and steady! : )

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Belram — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:32:24 GMT

So, I am a really funny shape, like really barbie "dolly". I am fairly big chested (34D), small waisted (about 28) and then I have very large hips right now (44- I've gained some weight). My goal is to be down to 39 in the hips and tone my arms. I have a while to go, but I'd like to start a good fitness regime to keep up after the wedding! Does anyone know any good gyms in the Orillia area? I knkow Goodlife in Barrie is great, but I want something little closer to home and work!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

AstridG — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:02:48 GMT

149/149/130

Ok, I'm joining!! I"ve gained almost 10lbs since I got engaged six months ago - the WRONG direction - I wanted to lose weight - now I have to lose twice as much - a total of 20 lbs before the wedding in January 09 : p
I attribute a lot of my weight gain to my super stressful job which had lots of of travel, long hours so working out was hard, and it drove me to drink beer! The good news is - I QUIT and last Friday was my last day. I don't start my mew job for three weeks - so I now have what I'm calling Three Weeks of me where I take my life and my health back. Starting tomorrow - one hour of exercise a day, very limited sugars and refined carbs, and cutting back on booze.

My goal is to lose 14lbs by my stagette on October 18, then the last 5 by my last dress fitting in mid-November.

I KNOW I can do it if I focus, and remember what I'm sacrificing for. And now I have the time to focus and do something for me again. Yay!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:43:11 GMT

***... I'm doing so bad lately... I'm not letting myself go over a certain weight and if I do... it's all over.... after this weekend at the cottage is over, back to eating like a good little lady :)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

sways — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:45:24 GMT

Well I've been busy the last few days and I'm happy to announce I'm now a personal trainer at my gym, VERY excited!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:28:24 GMT

well... I've been slacking on the whole 'working out thing'... but I'm going to be starting up again tonight :)

Needless to say, I've been dancing in my car (45 min drive to work, 1 hour home)... so I've been doing something..

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

dansfiance — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:27:26 GMT

[quote][b]jen39 (7/28/2008)[/b][hr]220/198.4/140[/quote]I don't believe you! nooo... there's no way!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

Nik82 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:48:56 GMT

I haven't seen this thread before... I just want to secure a position in the club for after LO! lol Already gained 13lbs and I'm only at 24 weeks! :w00t:

Congrats to all the ladies working their butts off (pun intended). Just remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so make sure to take your measurements even if the scale doesn't move much!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

sarahandrob2010 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:44:42 GMT

[quote][b]saraht76 (7/28/2008)[/b][hr]I am back at the Y... :) Once I got there, I was fine.[/quote]

Yay! Good for you! :)

I hopped on my elliptical for 15 minutes yesterday. Not fantastic, but a lot better than nothing. And I'm hoping to do it 3-4 times a week, and hopefully I'll be able to increase my time gradually :)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

saraht76 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:22:52 GMT

I am back at the Y... :) Once I got there, I was fine.

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

jen39 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:15:13 GMT

220/198.4/140

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sarahandrob2010 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:32 GMT

[quote][b]simile (7/23/2008)[/b][hr]What's this bootcamp thing and where do I sign up? I'm in Brampton - how much is it? Where's it held? What do you have to do?[/quote]

There's bootcamps all over the place. I'd just do a Google search for "bootcamp Brampton" and I bet you'll find lots :)

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

sarahandrob2010 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:31:04 GMT

[quote][b]saraht76 (7/21/2008)[/b][hr]Just returned from WW - down 1 pound. I guess the chinese food and blizzard I had during the week magically disappeared. :D I will be going to the Y tomorrow... at 3:00, for one hour.[/quote]

How'd it go Sarah? Did you make it to the Y?

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simile — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:56:15 GMT

What's this bootcamp thing and where do I sign up? I'm in Brampton - how much is it? Where's it held? What do you have to do?

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simile — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:55:07 GMT

Phenomenal

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saraht76 — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:15:15 GMT

Just returned from WW - down 1 pound. I guess the chinese food and blizzard I had during the week magically disappeared. :D I will be going to the Y tomorrow... at 3:00, for one hour.

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Miley — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:56:53 GMT

225.8/218.8/160

Goal: Go to the gym 3 times this week!!

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sways — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:08:24 GMT

Yeah I totally know some people lose faster than others but some people also do ridiculous fast fixes too but hey, whatever works, to each their own right?!

I'm excited (and totally scared) to be starting 4 days a week with my trainer come the end of July that will take me up to the week before the wedding. I do 3 days a week with her now on most weeks but to do 4 every week...oiy!

RE: Weight Loss Support Thread

sarahandrob2010 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:41:43 GMT

[quote][b]saraht76 (7/16/2008)[/b][hr]Okay someone needs to kick me in the a** so I go to the Y!!!!!!!!! [/quote]

Consider yourself kicked ;)

When are you gonna go? Set a time and then report back to us!! That's an order!!

:hehe:

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