Are you the pretty FAT chick?

1Pretty_Busy_Mom
1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
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Hey guys anyone try the Dukan Diet? I'm sorry but I'm online everyday at least 10-12 hrs.a day due to work so I may ask a million questions and have a million and 1 different topic post. Hope I'm not getting on anyone nerves. I'm just really trying to stay focus on getting this weight off. I'm really looking for something that works for me. Not a quick fix, just something that works besides counting calories. Not saying anything is wrong with counting calories. I'm 4 months into counting calories. I have an office job so I'm sitting a whole lot.
I want to do the lapband but I'm scared. Ive thought about juicing ..eww I have a weak stomach, I think I may vomit. Fasting I have tried but afterwards not a whole lot difference. Diet pills you name it and I've tried it. Exercise, yoga, gym, Pilate's yep tried that too.
Eating one big meal a day or 5-6 small ones tried it. No bread, rice, sodas etc. Yep tried that too! What about just straight fish veggies and water?

Suggest something please ..and Thank You I'm really tired of being the cute or pretty FAT chick.

P.S. Please don't leave any negative comments..if you don't have anything nice to say Please move on and say nothing at all.
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  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    How about eat a bit less, move a bit more and the weight drops off. Worked for me.
  • foodmuscle
    foodmuscle Posts: 26
    "Not a quick fix, just something that works besides counting calories. Not saying anything is wrong with counting calories."

    Count 'em.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    I find that the best thing is a lifestyle change. Portion control, learning to maintain a balanced of nutrients and working out regularly are the only way to go. Quick fixes usually have fleeting results. Eat at deficit and keep chuggin. It takes longer, but it also lasts longer. :smile:
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    . Not saying anything is wrong with counting calories.


    Then what's the problem?
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Calorie deficit, FTW!
  • foodmuscle
    foodmuscle Posts: 26
    How long did you try all that stuff for? A week? a month? This fitness stuff takes time. It can take an entire summer to lose 12 pounds. Thats the reality. Dont believe those supermarket magazines that say "lose 20 pounds in 6 weeks! " They aren telling you the truth. Exercise hard, eat less calories than you expend, and you will start to see improvements. This could take months or weeks depending on how many calories you burn. You HAVE to eat enough food. Put energy into your body by eating and burn it off by exercising and you will maintain your current weight.

    Put less energy (calories are just units of energy) into your body than you burn off and that is how weight is lost. But dont think you can starve yourself and get away with it. Start at 1300-1400 calories or even more....eat so you can fuel your workouts.
  • JennyLisT
    JennyLisT Posts: 402 Member
    Looks like you've been on the search for a magic bullet.

    Unfortunately, it doesn't exist.
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    How about eat a bit less, move a bit more and the weight drops off. Worked for me.

    Different strokes for different folks. You look amazing btw
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    Looks like you've been on the search for a magic bullet.

    Unfortunately, it doesn't exist.

    Nope didn't find magic at the gym or track
  • cubbies77
    cubbies77 Posts: 607 Member
    P.S. Please don't leave any negative comments..if you don't have anything nice to say Please move on and say nothing at all.

    So you don't want advice from people who've counted calories and lost weight?

    And by "nice", do you mean people who will validate your search for a magic potion? Sorry, but it doesn't exist.

    Newsflash: the lap band won't do it for you. You'll still have to count calories.
  • pinkminy
    pinkminy Posts: 286
    I know a guy that tried the Dukan diet , he lost a bit first up , then nothing really, and put more back on.
    I think you have to consider Nutrition as well as calories.
    some folk think they can eat 1200 cal worth of crap and lose weight, but really it gets back to healthy choices not just calories,
    you should eat fruit , veg, good protein,
    forget slipping in a chocolate bar because you did a bit of walking,
    just thought I would say that ....
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    "Not a quick fix, just something that works besides counting calories. Not saying anything is wrong with counting calories."

    Count 'em.

    I'm counting..Lol
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    You're listening to a lot of noise. Reading your post was like a cacophony. You need to tune it out. Counting calories will work. A small deficit and some patience are all you need. You don't need to make radical changes- just eat less than what is keeping you at your current weight. Count the calories.
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    P.S. Please don't leave any negative comments..if you don't have anything nice to say Please move on and say nothing at all.

    So you don't want advice from people who've counted calories and lost weight?

    And by "nice", do you mean people who will validate your search for a magic potion? Sorry, but it doesn't exist.

    Newsflash: the lap band won't do it for you. You'll still have to count calories.

    I never said I didn't want to count calories..I'm looking for new ideas to go along with the counting calories
  • rockingranny45
    rockingranny45 Posts: 30 Member
    Try eating healthy and drink lots of water. Also don't diet try to make a lifestyle change. That's what has been working for me. I wish you luck.
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    You're listening to a lot of noise. Reading your post was like a cacophony. You need to tune it out. Counting calories will work. A small deficit and some patience are all you need. You don't need to make radical changes- just eat less than what is keeping you at your current weight. Count the calories.

    Thanks..I am counting calories
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    Try eating healthy and drink lots of water. Also don't diet try to make a lifestyle change. That's what has been working for me. I wish you luck.

    Thank you sooo much. Yes I try to remember to say healthy eating
  • Codefox
    Codefox Posts: 309 Member
    Eat less, exercise more.
  • blood6338
    blood6338 Posts: 90 Member
    Check out a book called "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. He advocates eating all you want of the right foods. Eating more nutrient dense foods instead of eating more calorie dense foods. His plan just makes sense to me. Maybe it will work for you.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    How about eat a bit less, move a bit more and the weight drops off. Worked for me.

    Different strokes for different folks. You look amazing btw
    No, it's not different strokes for different folks.

    Unless you have a medical condition that prevents/inhibits weightloss, anyone and everyone can lose weight via a calorie deficit.

    If you think you might have a medical reason that is preventing you from losing weight, see your doctor. But if your ticker is correct, and you have lost 14 lbs since October, I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that you don't.
  • sungoddess_70
    sungoddess_70 Posts: 4
    I work in an office as well, unfortunately counting calories is a stickler but I would advise bringing your own lunch's/snacks so you don't deviate from the plan. Also I would find at least 5 or 6 reaesons to get up and walk around. If you can do wall push ups or squats do it!! get your friends involved. I pull one of my co workers to do some type of workout every hour or so. GOOD LUCK!
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    I know a guy that tried the Dukan diet , he lost a bit first up , then nothing really, and put more back on.
    I think you have to consider Nutrition as well as calories.
    some folk think they can eat 1200 cal worth of crap and lose weight, but really it gets back to healthy choices not just calories,
    you should eat fruit , veg, good protein,
    forget slipping in a chocolate bar because you did a bit of walking,
    just thought I would say that ....

    Makes sense..Thanks
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    How about eat a bit less, move a bit more and the weight drops off. Worked for me.

    Different strokes for different folks. You look amazing btw

    How else do you think you will lose weight short of lipo?
  • blood6338
    blood6338 Posts: 90 Member
    Diets don't work. It has to be a lifestyle change to eat healthier...if you do that the weight will fix itself.
  • 1Pretty_Busy_Mom
    1Pretty_Busy_Mom Posts: 449 Member
    How about eat a bit less, move a bit more and the weight drops off. Worked for me.

    Different strokes for different folks. You look amazing btw
    No, it's not different strokes for different folks.

    Unless you have a medical condition that prevents/inhibits weightloss, anyone and everyone can lose weight via a calorie deficit.

    If you think you might have a medical reason that is preventing you from losing weight, see your doctor. But if your ticker is correct, and you have lost 14 lbs since October, I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that you don't.

    Had my thyroid check and its fine..anyone and everyone can lose at their own pace. What works for you may not work for me.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    maybe the power of prayer
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Ugh. I've been told I have a pretty face...don't they know that's not the same as actually being pretty?
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    How about eat a bit less, move a bit more and the weight drops off. Worked for me.

    Different strokes for different folks. You look amazing btw
    No, it's not different strokes for different folks.

    Unless you have a medical condition that prevents/inhibits weightloss, anyone and everyone can lose weight via a calorie deficit.

    If you think you might have a medical reason that is preventing you from losing weight, see your doctor. But if your ticker is correct, and you have lost 14 lbs since October, I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that you don't.

    Had my thyroid check and its fine..anyone and everyone can lose at their own pace. What works for you may not work for me.
    Sorry, but like I just said, if you don't have a medical condition preventing you from losing weight, you can lose weight the same way I did.

    Calorie. Deficit.
  • Mcgrawhaha
    Mcgrawhaha Posts: 1,596 Member
    Hey guys anyone try the Dukan Diet? I'm sorry but I'm online everyday at least 10-12 hrs.a day due to work so I may ask a million questions and have a million and 1 different topic post. Hope I'm not getting on anyone nerves. I'm just really trying to stay focus on getting this weight off. I'm really looking for something that works for me. Not a quick fix, just something that works besides counting calories. Not saying anything is wrong with counting calories. I'm 4 months into counting calories. I have an office job so I'm sitting a whole lot.
    I want to do the lapband but I'm scared. Ive thought about juicing ..eww I have a weak stomach, I think I may vomit. Fasting I have tried but afterwards not a whole lot difference. Diet pills you name it and I've tried it. Exercise, yoga, gym, Pilate's yep tried that too.
    Eating one big meal a day or 5-6 small ones tried it. No bread, rice, sodas etc. Yep tried that too! What about just straight fish veggies and water?

    Suggest something please ..and Thank You I'm really tired of being the cute or pretty FAT chick.

    P.S. Please don't leave any negative comments..if you don't have anything nice to say Please move on and say nothing at all.

    my aunt and brother both had the lapband, and since, have both had to have it removed. my aunt spent 2 years throwing up everytime she swallowed something (ew, even in restaurants) and had to go to the er atleast monthly to have the band loosend because food was literally stuck and not going down. my brother had to have it removed because at 24 years old, he was going bald, losing muscle mass at a very fast rate, and his skin was turning yellow. i dont know, im not a md, but it just doesnt seem worth it to me... id rather buckle down and focus on a good weight loss plan, so i can say i did it all by myself! to each thier own, good luck, and GOD bless!!!
  • wheniwas20
    wheniwas20 Posts: 11 Member
    Counting calories may seem boring, but you aren't condemned to do it for life. Once you've done it for a while you'll learn what foods to eat and what to steer clear of. Its educating yourself. If you plug everything into the calculator you might be surprised at how many calories are in some of the food you eat, and you can learn to find foods you like that are lower in calories.

    Even if you do nothing else, changing your diet at that basic level can have a real impact. (Of course, match it with exercise and you'll see faster results and improve your health...)

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