What are you doing to drop the weight?
kayjosh2422
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I love hearing how others are taking on this journey, so tell us what you have changed in your life, what has worked and what hasn't. For me I really try to eat as clean as I can, I stay away from dining out as much as I can and since I love to cook it really isn't that hard. I have bad knees so exercise is what is a challenge for me. I walk daily for anywhere from 25 minutes or an hour. It's just a slow process!
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What has worked for me was logging all of my food in MFP even on the weekends. Cutting down my wine intake to like once twice a month and exercising at lest 6 days a week. I dont get on the scale because if i see a gain or no progress I just give up. So I am usually good with staying on track if I dont think about it too much and just DO it.
I dont like stressing over food or my weight because if I am too consumed thinking about it then I just dont follow through at all.0 -
I log everything! Keeping myself accountable has really worked for me! Also see how much weight others have lost has been inspirational and motivational! I also exercise 5-7 days a week. I usually do Zumba. I stay at or below my calorie go and watch my other macro-nutrients. I have joined a few groups to add to my participation of this journey. I enjoy adding new friends too and reading their posts. It is a good feeling that I am not doing this alone. The weeks that I don't lose very much weight I measure and the difference is seen there. I started out weighing myself once a week until I was used to the idea of weight fluctuating, it will through out the day too. Now, some days I weigh myself once or a few times but it just depends on my daily activity. Of course there are some days I don't weigh at all but I usually will only log it once or twice a week.
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I am on The Fast Metabolism Diet and it is working for me so far. I have lost about six pounds on this diet. I also have not ben eating corn, refinded sugars, glutens or drinking soda. Ihave been drinking loads of water as well. I may go back to eating some of these things after the diet is over, but I will probably limit myself on them. So far so good. I am still eating healthy and nutritiious foods and lots of them, so I am happy so far with this diet. :drinker:0
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I am trying to eat "cleaner" and adding more cardio at the moment then once I start to loose a significant amount then I will go back to lifting again to help shape myself up again. It is just a long journey and being on leave for like a month really killed my progess and I am no longer in the double digits for loss and it makes me sad but driven at the same time to get back down where I should be.0
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For me my problem is weekends, where I drink (too much!) wine! So for me, I'm exercising 5-6 days a week, and trying to eat well Monday to Friday. I allow myself to break out a little at the weekends, becuase if I don't have treats, I won't stick to it.
I'm trying to change my lifestyle rather than diet... diets just don't work for me, once I feel deprived I'll binge!!0 -
Wow that's great just be sure not to go too crazy on the weekends lol. I think after my 28 diet thing I will stick close to this plan as well, but with a little of my own tweaking. Thanks for sharing this sound like a great plan.For me my problem is weekends, where I drink (too much!) wine! So for me, I'm exercising 5-6 days a week, and trying to eat well Monday to Friday. I allow myself to break out a little at the weekends, becuase if I don't have treats, I won't stick to it.
I'm trying to change my lifestyle rather than diet... diets just don't work for me, once I feel deprived I'll binge!! 0 -
Ive been obsessively logging everything and measuring! that's also key! I take pictures of myself instead of constantly weighing and I go to the gym mon-fri for at least 45 mins.0
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I cut out almost all grains because my blood sugars were staying in the 200s for 3 hours or more. they have been beautiful since and ive lost 26 lbs already. I work out a few times a week, I like to hike and am starting kayaking, I like to mix it up a bit I am only 5'4 so I look like I weigh a lot more than I do. I like to say im shaped like an egg, all my weight on my midsection. I hope to be able to wear some nice slimming sweaters this winter. it has been several years since ive been able to fit into any. 0
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I am logging absolutely everything I find it makes me think twice before I eat as I don't want to log it.
Other than that trying to eat clean and healthy. I have joined a facebook page for mums that want to lose weight and find it helps, they also have a 28 day challenge where they provide all meals and exercises for $29.95 aussie dollars every 2 months. (challenges run every two months) next one starts in September so if I feel I need the help I might try that. I thought at first I will try do it on my own and keep my hard earned cash to myself lol.0 -
When I count calories, I lose. When I don't, I gain. My weight over the last 20 years:
154 -> 197 -> 170 -> 202 -> 170 -> 180 -> 159 -> 175
So I'm back to counting calories, running, and trying to work in some resistance exercises.
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When I first started MFP I logged religiously, weighed and measured food consistently and worked out everyday. I lost 40 pounds but I wasnt working so it was easy to focus. Ive been in maintenance mode but now ready to lose the last few pounds. Walking, Kickboxing, Zumba and Kettle bells are my go to workouts.0
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I'm new to MFP, so bear with me! Preplanning meals and bringing both breakfast and lunch to work has helped me. We have a great cafeteria downstairs, so I can always pick up a salad; however, if I make my own at home I'm FAR less tempted to put a few tablespoons of this or that on it. I also make a huge batch of spicy vegetable/cabbage soup that is filling without having too many calories. Of course, this is easy to do since I don't have anyone but myself to cook for!!!0 -
gonna try to eat basically veggies… and exercise more...0
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Logging everything, and eating more protein dense foods.. chicken, eggs, yogurt etc. has been working for me.
Oh and I can't forget to mention lifting weights!!0 -
Logging everything, and eating more protein dense foods.. chicken, eggs, yogurt etc. has been working for me.
Oh and I can't forget to mention lifting weights!!
I've only done cardio, can you share what kind of weight training you have been doing and how often?0 -
Workout: I started Stronglifts 5x5, and recently just decided to start Ease Into 5K so I can be ready for the Providence Color Run in October. I do them on alternate days. I also play volleyball with my friends, joined a dance group this summer, and when I'm back at home from school I bike downtown and back to save money on train fare because #brokecollegestudent. If I'm not doing either of those, I use Nike Training Club to do my workouts. I hate making my own.
Food: I log as accurately as I can, but when I'm at school I obviously can't use a food scale so I mostly eyeball. I try to make healthy choices and stay within my 1800 calorie limit, which I will re-assess after about the 6 week mark, which will be the beginning of next semester.
Motivation: For long-term motivation, mini-goals! I have some that are weight based (heat rate monitor at half way point, new shoes at 15 pounds), and others that are endurance/time based (color-run in 8 weeks, thrift store shopping "spree" at sixteen weeks, why do all of these cost me money I should think of new ones haha) For short term motivation, I definitely make schedules, or if I'm not scheduled, i'll tell people "I'm going to workout at 2:00" so that I feel some sort of accountability.0 -
I'm logging everything, watching what I eat, avoid sweets at all costs and I'm dong workouts I find online, such as fitnessblender.
Also, I'm going to try to avoid anything with "high fructose corn syrup" or anything with artificial chemicals because that can cause your body to store more fat.0 -
I am doing the C25k and logging everything I eat. I'm a contractor, so I eat out A LOT. It is awful. I am also a slow loser, which is discouraging, but I press on. Started at 209.4 July 2014- 199.5 right now. Slow and steady wins the race!0
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Logging everything I eat and when I go out and OVEREAT (which sadly happens to me a lot lol) I make sure I burn them calories throughout the week. I make sure to go to the gym 3 times a week for 1-2 hours at least and on other days I utilize different workout videos (taebo, Just Dance, Walk Away the Pounds, Jillian Michaels). I want to do a lot better with eating. I eat healthy foods 80% of the time and I'm trying to figure out how to curb my sugary needs 0
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Currently doing T25, will try to add more as time goes by Oh and I try to eat withing 1500-1700, cals but I exceed quite a lot, so I need to focus, and not stray away from my goal.
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I have been logging on MFP for 160 days straight so it is beyond a habit now. I wear a Body Media Link band that links with mfp to calculate my deficit and also tells me my burn, activity, steps, and sleep. I currently on a 90 Day Challenge with Turbo Fire that ends this week and starting another Beachbody program next week Les Mills Combat!! I eat very well and drink lots of water to stay hydrated!!0
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I don't know why yet, but I wake up in the middle of the night, at around 3-4 in the morning, and before I even have time to register that I am awake, I charge to my desk and devour the first thing I find on there. Anything from the rest of the tea I didn't finish, to maltesers, to left-over pizza. And because my body isn't quite up and running again in those 3 seconds, I end up with terrible stomach ache in the morning.
Well, no more. I now take extra care to have nothing eatable in my room. I woke up today again, jumped out of bed without knowing why, and rushed to the desk... and had some water. Because that was the only thing available to me. And whatever crazy craving desire I dreamed of seemed satisfied with that, and I was able to sleep again.
I know it's not much, but it is a start.0 -
Hi, i mentioned this in my previous intro post, but thought I'd share here too: I'm on a program called JumpstartMD, where I eat very low carb, moderate protein, and low calories. I go,in once a week for a weigh on, a check in with a counselor, and they take my blood pressure and offer an injection of some amino acids that are supposed to help with burning fat. I'm also taking phentermine, which is a appetite suppressant. For a while I was shy about telling people about that because I didn't want to get judged, but now I'm like, "ah, f$&@ it!" It's working right now and this is the first time I've had this much success with weight loss. I'm basically eating Paleo and feeling great! I don't think it will be hard to maintain my lifestyle after I hit my goal weight because I feel so awesome. Feel free to friend me if you want to see my food diary. I also work out 5x/week, alternating strength training and cardio days. I also drink over 150 oz of water a day. I use a fitbit to track my activity and I get really anxious if I don't get those 10,000 steps!
This weekend I was off program because we were on vacation, but I only gained a pound (shocking considering the amount of alcohol imbibed). As of today, back on the wagon and back on program!0 -
Eating less and logging more. The more I log the more I lose;)0
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I really try to log everything. I also bought a food scale and was surprised at how off my guessing was. As far as food goes, I have stopped eating processed foods for the most part. I also eat more protein and less carbs than the MFP defaults. Started out walking, both at the gym and around my neighborhood. I gradually built up to strength training and hiking. I use a Garmin HRM to calculate my calories burned as I really wasn't sure how accurate the calories were on MFP. I have a Fitbit just to keep track of steps and flights of stairs climbed (this comes in handy on my hikes). We have some beautiful trails close to my house so try to hit one at least once a week.0
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Eating smaller meals, smaller portions.
More fiber (i love you oatmeal) and fibrous veggies (broccoli forever)
Less alcohol!!! (tough)
Don't keep sweets/alcohol in the house so I am not tempted.
Always stock some fresh fruits/veggies for snack attacks.
Limit restaurant trips to one meal per week.
Sleep at least 7 hours a night.
Drink exorbitant amounts of water.
Diet coke and chewing gum are acceptable for moments of weakness/cravings.0 -
Logging everything. Eating protein dense foods, more fruits and vegetables and started walking has been working for me.
Trying to stop drinking pop. I'm drinking unsweetened Red Rose brand Decaffeinated Ice Tea instead. Today is my 3rd day without pop, which leaves even more room for FOOD! :flowerforyou:0 -
I'm aggressively getting back to into my cardio. I was doing an insane amount of cardio before while doing some lifting. I also have been logging everything that goes in my mouth. I did this before and was able to drop 80 lbs. I gained 20-25 of it back, so now I'm working on losing what I had already lost lol SUCKS :grumble:0
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First of all, I'm getting weighed in by the Health and Fitness person at work. Although I've always been honest about weigh-ins, being accountable to an outside party keeps me on the straight and narrow. I'm also in a weight loss competition with one of the professors at school, but that ends on Sept. 1st. I also got added to some crazy group that plans to lose 20lbs by Xmas. :flowerforyou:
I like to joke that I'm on the heart doctor diet, "If it tastes good, spit it out." However, I mostly follow a South Beach type of diet. Good carbs and lean meat is the focus. A bowl of oatmeal (low or no sugar) and a piece of fruit is a typical breakfast. Oven roasted chicken breast (no skin or bones) and two veggies would be a typical lunch. The wife and I have been eating a dinner salad with grilled sirlion as a typical dinner. I'm mostly eating nuts and whole fruit for snacks. I am not being strict about the diet. Last night I had some excellent pizza. My wife and I are excellent cooks and bakers. Therefore, most of the food I eat is home made.
My goal is to do cardio 8 times a week for 45 minutes. I started by going to the gym and walking the treadmill. However, lately I've been getting on my bike and riding. There is a quiet country lane behind the house and you can find me there most mornings around 5am zipping along on my bike. When I get home from work, I like to get another 45 minute ride in, but the last couple weeks have been terrible. I also go on slow bike rides with a friend and my wife on the weekends. Another favorite for the wife is our bridge walk. 4 miles up hill both ways. On my to do list is adding approximately 120 minutes of weight lifting a week. I have not gotten to that yet, but I really need to focus this fall on adding muscle mass.
I think a life time of dieting may finally pay off. I'm actually losing weight at a fairly steady pace. If I can keep up the good work and add the weight lifting, I should be in a good place by my 54th birthday next May.0 -
Logging. When I log, I eat smaller portions, so that's good.
Back in the states, I swam 2 miles every couple of days. Here, I'm doing C25K to get cardio in since I have nowhere to swim - all the lakes/rivers have crocs, and the closest lap pool is 800km away in the capital. Now that I don't carry my water from the well anymore (great workout!!), I lift free weights.
A lot of the food I eat here in Zambia is "clean." Lots of fresh veggies from the market, though the selection is limited. Chicken is super free-range, though not antibiotic free because Newcastle disease is bad here, and eggs are fresh. The more processed something is here, the more expensive is. I make a lot of things from scratch, so eating "unhealthy" things is more work. Sometimes it's really frustrating, but it's been good to learn how to make all sorts of things. I have so much control over everything that goes into what I eat, and it's refreshing. When I was back in the states for vacation, I felt awful the first few days and I think it was because of the change in food.0
