What do you guys think?

deksgrl

If you gained weight, and did not have an exercise routine, that means you were eating too many calories. Log carefully everything you eat, and measure things, don't just guess how much you ate.

Add some exercise. It doesn't have to be extreme, even 30 minutes walking will help you.

DaveMurphy6

I thought girls waited until at least after the wedding to put on weight

bcattoes

I doubt you'll want to hear what I have to think, but here it is, since you asked. GET OFF THE COUCH!! What kind of example are setting for your children when you sit all day?

Don't look for hard core exercise to take weight off for a quick fix. Look for activity you enjoy that you will continue so that you'll get to a healthy weight and remain there. Be the cool, hot mom! Be the healthy mom with healthy children who won't be on MFP in 20 years asking for quick fixes.

ManEnMotion

So I have been a memeber for a bit now havent lost any weight ( I dont work out really) Im not to motiviated, really Im just lazy and if I have the option to work out or stay on the couch, Ima stay on the couch.
But today I weighed my self I went from 165.3 to 171 in like 2 wks!!!

I have my wedding coming up in April so I NEED to lose it now!
I was thinking doing the 30DS video and maybe P90X once a day.
To eat, be on the veggie and slim fast diet and one good meal a day.

I would like to know what you all think?

~ all this working out stuff is kinda of a shock to me, I use to be the type where I would workout once or twice and the weight would come off, but after having 2 kids I have just gotten lazy now... Any help would be great, I would like to look like myself on my wedding day and on

You can lose 40 - 60 lbs by April but you'll need to sort your lifestyle, eating and learn to burn calories.

Also - GET RID OF THE WORD LAZY..... THIS IS HARD WORK

Take a look at my diet and exercise and you'll see the extreme. You don't need to do that. You'll need change something to burn cals. Either learn to like some sort of fitness or look at long parking your car a couple miles from work and walking the last 2 miles and work your way from there.

Other things you need to do:

Find someone in your area who has the same goals
Go see your doctor to ensure there is no underlying issue like thyroid
Join a walk/running group
Join a gym or chat with a fitness instructor and ask for advise
Cut down on sugar treats. Coke and chocolate are bad.

Cranktastic

I thought girls waited until at least after the wedding to put on weight

DOH

buzzcockgirl

(oops - double posted)

GauchoMark

here is all the motivation you need:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ4yd2W50No

Seriously, though, based on what you have said, it sounds like you are wanting to lose weight for other people. Until you really want to lose it for yourself, you won't. When you say that "I dont really have to lose it ( my husband keeps telling me I look good) so then I lie to my self and tell my self that Im okay" it is telling me that it doesn't matter what you think, but what your husband thinks is more important.

It is hard to stick to things that are difficult for anyone besides yourself.

buzzcockgirl

I think you should start small-- go for walks instead of sitting on the couch. Start at 10 minutes a day, then increase to 20, then 30, etc. You will probably drop the weight relatively quickly, since you're starting at basically zero.

I agree with this. Start small, walking. Walk for 20 minutes 3 times a week, and walk as fast as you can. Up it to 30 minutes the next week, and try to walk faster... I was told to make several SMALL changes, to get big results. Here are some (biggest one first- CHANGING YOUR EATING HABITS)
Basically- losing weight is about taking in LESS calories than you put out. If you start doing some exercise, you're burning cals. Combine this with eating differently (dont know how you eat now, but we didnt all get here eating tons of fruits and veggies!). Cut out the chips, cookies, soda, CRAP. There's so many threads on here about good food ideas for all meals - check them out for some healthy ideas.
Drink a TON of water every day. It is so good for your body in so many ways, plus it helps you feel full.
PORTION SIZE: Eat smaller meals. 4-5 times a day. Keeps your metabolism at the right spot and again, keeps you full and satisfied. Dont ever let yourself get famished. When we're 'starving', we make bad food choices.
Eat on a smaller plate - tricks you into thinking you're getting more food. And make those portions smaller. You dont need a whole PLATE of spaghetti - just a small handful is more appropriate
Small changes: park further away when you go somewhere- look at it as a chance to get a few more steps in each day. Take the stairs when you can, more steps! You need something from another room... get up and get it yourself! Go up the stairs twice even! Walk where you can-- take the kids to school- walk! Stand up in front of the TV and 'march' as you watch, instead of sinking into the couch. These are all SMALL changes that can have a big impact.

Yuu just need to WANT it... I finally got to where I wanted it, and now I'm doing it. I do all of these ^^ things and it's had a huge impact on my life. And I'm on here every day, tracking my food and logging exercise. People who track food lose TWICE as much weight.... so do it! April will be here before you know it!

Good luck!

jofjltncb6

Sounds like you need some encouragement. Send a PM to drmerc, he always motivates me.

I love this idea.

so do I actually....so do I.....

drmerc is SO motivational

Great job everyone!! I wish you nothing but success in all your fitness and health goals :flowerforyou:

^this

johnny059qn

veggies, shakes, fruit, string cheese, salads, an okay lunch and dinner shld be okay, right? I mean trust me right now Im eating a whole lot better than what I usually eat.

It depends on what an "Okay lunch and dinner" are, if you are planning for success. Eat less, exercise more. There are no secrets or quick fixes.

cbk93

Exercise is important, not only for weightloss, but for your health as well. Everyone I have known who used meal replacement shakes has put the weight they lost back on, plus some. I would only use them occasionally, when you are crunched for time. You'll find the more active you are, the more energy you'll have. IMO, you are setting yourself up for failure if you begin with a high intensity workout, such as P90X. I wish you well on your weightloss journey!

amonkey794

I doubt you'll want to hear what I have to think, but here it is, since you asked. GET OFF THE COUCH!! What kind of example are setting for your children when you sit all day?

Don't look for hard core exercise to take weight off for a quick fix. Look for activity you enjoy that you will continue so that you'll get to a healthy weight and remain there. Be the cool, hot mom! Be the healthy mom with healthy children who won't be on MFP in 20 years asking for quick fixes.

I'm sorry, but this ^^^

Under_Construction13

Okay so PART 2 of all this... My first day of the 30 DS video was Saturday, Sunday we ( me and the hubby) went on a mile walk. My eating has already changed for like the past month but now I am eating more fruits and salads ...
Im looking at joining a body boot camp but still just looking...

( if you dont got nothing good say, PLS DONT THEN)

Thanks everyone, this really has helped me out to finally start my workouts, now I am off to my sons wrestling practice

~ Adilene