i need to lose 15 pounds, ideas??

danapenguin
danapenguin Posts: 161
edited January 1 in Health and Weight Loss
i have a very crazy life and not a lot of time to go to the gym. i am a cna and a full time student. I am 5ft 1in and 129lbs. I want to loose 15 pounds and get toned. i have tried many things but i never see results when i want to and i tend to give up easily. i need motivation, ideas, a diet to follow, an exercise routine.. i need someone to basically tell me how to do this!! so any ideas ?!
i have already cut out most sodas and limited my sweet tea intake to 1-2 cups a week instead of 2-4 cups a day. i try not to eat hamburgers or anything deep fried as well.

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  • trackstack
    trackstack Posts: 174 Member
    Well first, those 15 will be tough because you already have a nice body, and these last pounds will be the stubborn ones. There are a lot of diet programs out there, but honestly if I was to answer quickly and efficiently, I would say to... 1. Keep eating healthy, watch excess carbs and make your last meal of the day a salad with minimal dressing-a LITTLE cheese is ok. 2. Don't eat after 8pm no matter what, get the last meal in before that or wait till morning (despite stupid supposed diet myth busting articles on yahoo,msn, etc, not eating after 8 WORKS). 3. I assume you are, but if not, get at LEAST 30 mins of cardio(jogging, steps, FAST walking as a last option) per day, it doesn't take a gym membership. I know you're busy but 30 minutes is nothing- it takes more time to Facebook, watch tv, check yourself out in the mirror, and probably pick out outfits. Try it for 2 weeks you will see results and then keep going. Good luck
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Set a reasonable goal. As little as you have to lose, half a pound per week is about all you can expect. Log everything you eat or drink, weigh/measure everything. Don't estimate. I started with just getting my calories under control. Now I try harder on the nutrition-- replacing things with healthier substitutes when possible. Greek yogurt instead of regular, whole wheat instead of white, quinoa instead of rice, etc. Just remember that whatever changes you enact, they need to be things you can live with forever. If you love bread, then low-carb probably isn't a good strategy.

    As far as the after 8 rule- I never follow it and I do just fine. But I know about myself that I love to snack in the evening, so I allot extra calories just for that. You need to set yourself up with a plan that takes your preferences into consideration. I'd also say figure out which things you can't live without and find a way to have them in moderation.
  • jtakingcareofherself
    jtakingcareofherself Posts: 144 Member
    Look into Ideal Protein! It's a great program and perfect for the "last 10 lbs"!
  • RychelleD
    RychelleD Posts: 103 Member
    I found the 30 Day shred to work and it s not very long so fits into a busy lifestyle. ( I have 5 kids, i need efficient) I def see toning and lost 11 inches and have yet to complete the last level. :) good luck!
  • stargazer008
    stargazer008 Posts: 531
    I took a peek at your diary. So I would suggest increasing your protein intake because it will keep you fuller than carbs will. As well, if you feel fuller than you will end up eating less so you won't have to go the gym for too long. Since you say you give up easily, then think of how badly you want to be 15 lbs less. Tape a picture of your ideal body onto the front of the fridge or something. Eat more fruits and veggies since the fiber and water will keep you full and healthy.
  • TXtstorm
    TXtstorm Posts: 163 Member
    Here's a cheap, quick idea for adding a little bit of aerobic exercise to your day if you're not getting enough as it is... you're a CNA. Do you work in a hospital or good-sized MOB? Take 10 or 15 minutes at the beginning and/or end of your shift, find a stairwell and walk it... up and down, up and down, repeat, repeat. I work in a hospital and plan on doing this as winter sets in since I currently do most of my aerobic exercise outdoors as walking or biking near my home.

    For toning at home try body-weight exercises like squats, lunges, planks, leg-lifts, an pushups. Try adding a kettlebell or a couple of dumbells to your squats. Search the web to see the different ways you can do squats or lunges to work muscles a little differently to create greater overall tone. There are also a number of video programs out there if you like someone to guide you through your daily workout. You don't have to spend a tremendous amount of money and you can spend less time if you build an list of at-home exercise to choose from.
  • MzStarrQueenB
    MzStarrQueenB Posts: 194 Member
    Eat healthy log all your food

    lower your grams of fat

    Dont eat any fast food

    Dont eat anything that comes in a box or can

    Eat brown rice instead of white

    Eat wheat bread


    You can add me and join my support group if you want….




    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8987-serious-diet-support-group




    If you set your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.....
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    Hi and I agree it will be tough losing those last 15 lbs as I've been working on my last few for quite a while now but if I could recommend anything, it would be to pump up strength training, eat as clean as possible and lots of water. I was a huge tea drinker since I was like 2 yrs old lol....gave that up and soda which was tough for me. Now I only drink water! I'm finding the smaller I get, the big burns just aren't doing it for me anymore like in the beginning but the strength training although smaller burns are working much better. Turn that little bit of fat into muscle and you will burn a lot more calories even while sleeping. You can do this! Also try changing up your exercise routine and maybe start doing some HIIT if you haven't already. Good luck to you:) and me:) And this is coming from on Ky girl to another...just noticed you are also from Ky:)
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