help! i cant seem to lose weight went from 133-194

shastar01902
shastar01902 Posts: 5
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I can really use a few online friends to help with weight loss in a year and a half I've gained 61 lbs and nothing seems to be working does anyone know of a good workout program?

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  • Xanthippus
    Xanthippus Posts: 1 Member
    Lots of people on here can name dozens of great workout routines. Need to know more about your situation first. Can you provide more details?
  • kellehbeans
    kellehbeans Posts: 838 Member
    If you enjoy dancing, you could try a Zumba class. If you do not, you can find out about Yoga and other sorts of classes in your area.

    However, if you do not have time to go out, you can try Insanity or 30 Day Shred at home. (Google these!). I have seen good results from these! I have also previously used YouTube for yoga work outs to do at home :flowerforyou:
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    Hiya

    Do you genuinely not know why you gained weight? If the answer is honestly yes you might need a medical as well. Rule out an underlying condition, then you know what you're working with x

    If it's no, then you're in the right place :)
  • shastar01902
    shastar01902 Posts: 5
    Well I am 37 not sure if my age has anything to do with my weight my doctors say there's nothing wrong with me that would put the lbs on and I do not eat a lot of food I've been buying protein drinks and i dont eat to much fatty foods ...I am on my feet all day at work I'm always on the go so I'm not to sure what to do I also see someone about my weight issues not much help tho
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    perhaps its a question of recalculating how much you eat, and in what quantities. You might be better grazing between meals and then having decent meals within a healthy calorie limit - seems like maybe you're not getting fuelled enough from your food, perhaps.
  • harunjo
    harunjo Posts: 2
    find http://www.getfitchimp.com/

    i also still follow they program for 1 week and progress.

    and also dont forget for your daily health diet
  • shastar01902
    shastar01902 Posts: 5
    I tryed before to count calories but its realty hard when your busy I have three kids and a granddaughter so I'm always on the go and I do pick here and there like small snacks what do you think worked best for you to lose weight?
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    I tryed before to count calories but its realty hard when your busy I have three kids and a granddaughter so I'm always on the go and I do pick here and there like small snacks what do you think worked best for you to lose weight?

    fresh raw veggies, peanut butter, lean protein, yoghurt and crackers are my go-to things
  • harunjo
    harunjo Posts: 2
    The Truth About 6 Meals a Day for Weight Loss:

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-6-meals-day-weight-loss

    You can use Heart Rate Monitor device to record your daily burn calories, but its not mandatory,

    just think positive, keep to always busy, thats mean you burn your calories,

    Pick a good breakfast, Drink adequate water daily, try to hold your eat appetite, always eat healthy, and keep motivate to loss weight
  • rainghirl
    rainghirl Posts: 203 Member
    Do you think you sometimes finish off the children's food when they haven't eaten it? That has made so many of my friends put on weight!

    Anyway, you wanted something that could fit around looking after the children and a busy lifestyle without too much calorie counting.

    What worked for me was a meal planner I found online, you did have to do a bit of measuring food, but the plan did a lot of it for you, and it wasn't anything outlandish that would be difficult to do - it was more about planning what you were eating and keeping the portions sizes small. It allowed snacks and had recipe ideas. At the time I had an ankle injury and couldn't exercise, once I started exercising I managed my own food and moved away from the planner, but it really helped me to see what sort of portion sizes I should be having. I still use some of the recipes too. If you search for Feeling Fat Festive 12 week countdown diet it should come up.

    After the first few weeks on the plan I did start recording calories, as I wasn't sticking to it rigidly and started adding in my own things that were the same amount of calories as those on the plan - afterall you need to be able to make the change work as there's no point in going back to the way you used to eat that made you put on the lbs once you've got back to your target weight. It was a good starting point for me, as like you I had never had a weight problems before and didn't have a clue where to start to try and lose the weight! I didn't even find this site until I'd lost most of it!
  • mumof5
    mumof5 Posts: 328 Member
    i understand that you are busy - i have 5 kids, work part time, workout 1-2hrs 6 times a week, and log my food. you have to make time for you. if your putting on weight its simple - you are eating more then you are burning. you cant out train a bad diet. i was amazed when i first started weighing and measuring food - i was so wrong about what a serving was. ive been where you are now and i know you will find your way out. your have to believe in you. you have to love you. you have to make time for you. in turn, you will be a better mother, grandmother and partner. if you want some ideas on food or exercise, feel free to add me. best of luck :)

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