Weight wont budge

d2rala

For the past 10-15 years it seems that no matter what I eat, (and mostly don't eat), my weight has either stayed the same, or gone up.
Last year, I had a hip replaced, and with the loss of appetite lost 5 pounds. They came back when the appetite returned.
In recent memory, the only time I have been able to lose weight was when I was working at a garden nursery one summer. It was physical work in all types of weather for 35 hours a week. Even then, I was working for a month before any of the weight starting dropping off.
My husband is my main stumbling block, (he'll pull into a Dairy Queen and ask what I want. He stopped asking if I wanted to go to DQ -and other like places- when I starting saying no)
After checking my thyroid, my doc's only suggestion is to work out more, but with a 40 hour a week sit down job it seems like I can only manage 3 times a week besides the house and yard work.
Ideas, suggestions, thoughts would be appreciated.

chickylet

If you want to try a few good workouts, the 10min Knockout body series is good. There are all kinds of them so you should be able to find something you like. Everyone can spare at least 10mins a day. These are great because if you find you have a few extra mins more than once a day, you can do the workout again. Good luck with you weight loss. Hope this helps.

dbg1

Try to do some at your desk. Leg raises, tighten your tummy, curls, etc.

Flyright

what do you do for lunch at work?

could you get in a 20 minute brisk walk (and still eat)?

Do you bring your lunch to work (less calories)?

Do you know how many calories you eat a day?

How do you get to work?
Could you cycle or walk one or two days a week (even one
way , if you catch a ride home)?

Also, does your husband want you drop pounds, or is he concerned?

BrendaLee

(ignore this) lol

HawkeyeGuy

Probably won't like my answer, but it comes down to this: Calories in < Calories out = Weight Loss I know your husband wants DQ, and there's not enough time in the day for an extra workout, and there's a great show on TV, but the reality of it is that you need to make a choice. What's more important to you, a DQ Dilly Bar, or feeling better about yourself and losing the weight.

Now don't get me wrong, I've been there. I was 30 lbs overweight this time 2 years ago, and I had every excuse in the book...many of them similar to yours. But the short story is this, you must change habits, and do it continually - I made that decision and am in the best shape of my life. (Just got off the bike from a 40 mile ride, and 2 years ago I couldn't have pedaled a mile!) If that half hour extra sleep is what you'd prefer over being thinner, then don't get up and don't do cardio - but you'll get exactly what you chose, more sleep with the same fat around your belly.

Your metabolism may be slow, your genetic make-up may suck, but that's life. Now take this kick in the butt, and get up 6 days a week, and hit the road - move around. Walk over lunch. Tell your husband you don't want to go to DQ, and it frustrates you when he asks. Remember why you're doing it. You'll feel better, you'll look better, and you'll be proud of your accomplishment. Heck, track your calories on here, do an extra workout and eat that Dilly Bar occasionally...guarantee you'll enjoy many times more than you do now.

Good luck, and if you want my help to design a workout plan with you via email, message me and I'll be happy to help.

SG

mnichol

Probably won't like my answer, but it comes down to this: Calories in < Calories out = Weight Loss I know your husband wants DQ, and there's not enough time in the day for an extra workout, and there's a great show on TV, but the reality of it is that you need to make a choice. What's more important to you, a DQ Dilly Bar, or feeling better about yourself and losing the weight.

Now don't get me wrong, I've been there. I was 30 lbs overweight this time 2 years ago, and I had every excuse in the book...many of them similar to yours. But the short story is this, you must change habits, and do it continually - I made that decision and am in the best shape of my life. (Just got off the bike from a 40 mile ride, and 2 years ago I couldn't have pedaled a mile!) If that half hour extra sleep is what you'd prefer over being thinner, then don't get up and don't do cardio - but you'll get exactly what you chose, more sleep with the same fat around your belly.

Your metabolism may be slow, your genetic make-up may suck, but that's life. Now take this kick in the butt, and get up 6 days a week, and hit the road - move around. Walk over lunch. Tell your husband you don't want to go to DQ, and it frustrates you when he asks. Remember why you're doing it. You'll feel better, you'll look better, and you'll be proud of your accomplishment. Heck, track your calories on here, do an extra workout and eat that Dilly Bar occasionally...guarantee you'll enjoy many times more than you do now.

Good luck, and if you want my help to design a workout plan with you via email, message me and I'll be happy to help.

SG

I agree, you do have to make a concentrated effort to do what you know you have to do to get where you want to go. Is is easy? No, and sometimes something just has to "click inside" if you know what I mean. that's what happened to me when I found this site. Something clicked and then I was on my way to weight loss. I work 40+ hours a week, all kind of shifts, I have a house, kid, husband and dogs and a bird. I go to the gym right after work, dinner is something simple and house work is just what I have to do. Then I walk around the neighborhood, up the hills. FInd it in yourself to do this if it's what you really want.

good luck!

hammersshells

For the past 10-15 years it seems that no matter what I eat, (and mostly don't eat), my weight has either stayed the same, or gone up.
Last year, I had a hip replaced, and with the loss of appetite lost 5 pounds. They came back when the appetite returned.
In recent memory, the only time I have been able to lose weight was when I was working at a garden nursery one summer. It was physical work in all types of weather for 35 hours a week. Even then, I was working for a month before any of the weight starting dropping off.
My husband is my main stumbling block, (he'll pull into a Dairy Queen and ask what I want. He stopped asking if I wanted to go to DQ -and other like places- when I starting saying no)
After checking my thyroid, my doc's only suggestion is to work out more, but with a 40 hour a week sit down job it seems like I can only manage 3 times a week besides the house and yard work.
Ideas, suggestions, thoughts would be appreciated.

I can relate to this story, and have had very similar feelings toward weight loss. You may want to take a closer look at what you are eating. I recommend you read the Eat Clean Diet or Jillian Micheal's "Mastering your Metabolism" those 2 books opened my eyes to the reality of what my food choices were doing to upset my hormone balance/metabolism. Since putting Jillian's book to work in my life, I have never felt better or healthier. (It even got my adult acne to go away! Woo hooo!)

Good Luck to you!

Veracruz4

I have leg bands and I do thigh squeezes, etc. at my desk. It helps me "squeeze" in a few more minutes of exercise a day!

ilike2moveit

If you are doing everything you can by exercising, increasing your metabolism and recording your caloric intake, I would consider seeing a dr. about cushings disease. It is an increase in cortisol and is characterized by a round face, fatty hump between the shoulders, excess weight in the abdomen, severe fatigue, increased blood pressure, increased thirst and urination, irritability, anxiety, and depression.

HawkeyeGuy

A little Norman Vincent Peale doesn't hurt either, does it?

d2rala

Thanks for all of the replies!
I work 10 miles from my home, on dangerous roads so I either drive or ride my motorcycle in. I have done the riding a bike into work when I had the option of safe riding. My boss "prefers" that I don't leave the office during the day, and I have been pretty good about that. So, adding a few exercises at the office seems to be a good option.
I do watch my calories, using this tool has helped, but it is just frustrating when I've been eating all of the right things, walking, then I get to the scale and see no change.
I know what I ingest is MY choice, and how much I move is MY choice. I need to reaffirm that to myself.

Thanks all!

Diane