any other not-that-heavy girls trying to lose more weight?

your computer does not have a dvd player either?
I heard exercisetv.com has a lot of workouts.

No. I only have a netbook ^^;
I am already using exercisetv.tv, but I was asking for new suggestions so I don't get bored! I get workout ADD really badly and usually last only about 10 minutes before getting bored... so I have mostly been using the quick workouts on exercisetv.tv and the dance cardio because the dance ones are interesting enough to hold my attention for 20 minutes :bigsmile:

Have you tried body rock tv on you tube? There are also a lot of other workouts on you tube. You could also do simple book routines. Jillian Michaels has a nice book called "Making the Cut", which is all about losing that last 5-20lbs. It has a lot of mainly body weight and free weight exercises you can do.

Welcome Hollyhock and Jordan!

I find it harder to lose with hubby around. He makes bountiful rich Jamaican food that I can only estimate the calories in and eats like a horse. He also feels diet is unnecessary if you are working out, so he encourages me to eat up. Meanwhile, he has a 6 pack :grumble: I try to tell myself to eat less than him, but even half as much is a lot when it comes to my weakness of coconut rice. I tend to diet more when he's out of town and since he works out a lot I try to workout extra in those days.

I guess another simple way to cut calories is just to not eat the carb. I can't do that when it comes to rice so I just try to measure and plan for it. :ohwell:

My weight bounced back up 2lbs, i got to stop weighing myself :explode: But my clothes are loose and hubby commented i look smaller. So who knows?

Have you tried body rock tv on you tube? There are also a lot of other workouts on you tube

Thanks! I searched it and found the BodyRock websit *u* Lots of new things to try! Also found some Veena and Neena belly dance workouts on YouTube awesome~

I have heard that Health is 70% diet and 30% exercise So even if your hubby isn't gaining weight, what he is eating may not be healthy either! I have the same problem with carbs/rice :grumble:

hey i am so glad to find this thread. i always have to keep dieting a secret because of the rolling of the eyes, and "why? you look fine" looks from people. And dieting without anyone else holding you accountable is SO hard. I have 10 pounds to lose. I've already lost 4, and want to get down to 140. I'm in the healthy range (at 151, I'm 5'8") but I could stand to lose weight. I just don't feel comfortable

Here are two issues that was hoping for any advice:

1) weekend eating! I have a problem of thinking Friday night through Sunday afternoon "doesn't count" or something, and end up erasing so much work during the week. I want to go out, drink, have fun with my friends, but a night out usually involves a lot of alcohol and then a eating fest around 3 in the morning. Any tricks people have? Or is it just plain willpower here?

2) I have a boyfriend who eats TERRIBLE, yet he is actually losing weight. He's gotten so skinny, it is so frustrating. We spend a lot of time together, and it's really hard to not start adopting his eating habits. Anyone have advice on being with a significant other who isn't dieting?

I am in the EXACT same boat as you! My boyfriend has lost about 20 lbs and is at a good healthy level and I am not loosing a thing! He doesnt diet he just does the elliptical. (I swear guys have it easier) I am trying to eat healthier and workout consistently but no results yet. The weekends are totally my weakness-- I go out and then all I want to do is eat because I'm hungover and when I'm hungover I am never thinking about eating healthy. Maybe we can inspire each other to stay on track! I have the last football game this weekend so it'll be really hard but I have got to do something about the weekends! Oh yeah and this week I told him I'm cooking so I have control over what we're eating!

Started at 190lb 2 years ago, down to 144 (havent gone up yet thankfully) however I want to make it down to 120-130 to reduce pcos symptoms. Just want to be midhealthy range, then see how symptoms are to pcos to see if I will be happy.

Men naturally have more muscle than women, which is what burns the calories. Plus if they're 50% heavier than you are at a healthy weight, then they're obviously going to need to eat more!

I'm 5ft 3 tall, currently 136lbs and just a bit too 'cuddly' for my liking! More than anything I just want to get rid of the muffin top, and get some weight off my boobs (I'll gladly share as I've got too much, and it's a nightmare - anyone want some??!) I'm aiming for 126lbs to begin with, but eventually would like to get that down under the 120lbs mark I think.

my husband maintains 145 - 150 without even trying. he eats fast food every day, loves butter, drinks regular soday, sweetened teas, starbucks, etc on a regular basis. I tell him it will eventually catch up with him!!!! it sucks because i feel like if i have 1 bad day I gain 5 lbs. I know it's not true, that it's water retention, but still! I'm scared that when I get to my goal weight it's going to be a pain to maintain. i feel like I will be counting calories for the rest of my life!

Yes! I'm 122...I just want to lose 10 pounds for me. To feel good. I'm very athletic and I also want to do it for my sport.

i'm 5'6" and currently 142 lbs. i was 122 lbs last year and was still a little flabby, so i am aiming for that weight, maybe more or less depending how heavy my muscles are gonna be! probably less though, so perhaps 115 lbs.

yeah.. don't ask me how i gained 20 lbs : ( it's bad. if anyone wants to add me! please do!

I am in love with this thread I am 5'2" and 120lbs ish. I'm pretty muscular and my waist is 26.5" I just want to get down to whatever weight gives me slimmer legs and a 25" waist I have learned that it is SO diet as well as working out that will get me to my goal. I'm trying to stay at 1200-1300 cals/day and work out 5x per week... and I'm trying to make these workouts COUNT! My diet is pretty clean I don't eat junk and I cook most of my food. I've also found that a BALANCED diet speeds up weight loss, so as soon as I started eating complex carbs and good fats again (about 3 weeks ago) I have really seen some results.

I want the flat abs, the wrinkled up stomach when I stretch instead of rolls, the sexy toned legs and nice back ya know ;-)? At this point I'm toning and trying to shave off those few lbs of fat. I am excited to check back with this thread and let you know what I weigh as soon as I am happy with how I look I don't really like the scale so my plan is to take measurements and when I reach the body type I want, jump on the scale and see what it says

Good luck everyone!

Good Luck I want a 25in waist as well, I am 5'2 27 in waist and weight 113.. It's hard to get there but I want flat abs as well. I still have a little pooch left. It's getting there!!! Good Luck

It is above the belly bunton I think we are all close!!! Just takes some time. I set my goal each month to lose an inch a month.!!!

Love this thread! I'm 5'3" and weigh 124 currently. I would love to get to around 110-112 where I was before I had my three kids. It's so frustrating because my mom is not supportive at all. She just tells me "oh you're fine, you're skinny" when I have handfuls of fat on my hips, waist, and thighs. I had full term twins so I've accepted the fact that I will never have a flat stomach, but I want the excess fat off the rest of my body. I am extremely small framed, tiny hands and feet (ring size 4 1/2), so any excess weight really shows on me. I love actually seeing support for us girls who just want to feel good for ourselves and not be told "we're skinny already"!

Just the post I needed! I'm new here, 5'8 and starting at 150. I don't know if I necessarily have a goal end weight, I'd like to see 130, but I'm more interested in getting back down to a consistent size 4-6 instead of the 8-10 I'm at now. I've found that forcing myself to record every little thing that I eat has been incredibly helpful so far (the whole two days hah), because if I know I have to write it down and hold myself accountable then I think twice before I eat it. Any other tricks I should know going into this? What are some of your daily calorie goals like?

Yay! I totally support and am inspired but the people on here loosing lots of weight - but I only have a little to loose - I'm 5"5 and at my heaviest weigh 138 - now I'm 132 and I would like to go back down to my happy weight, 119 Any body else find the hardest thing about loosing a little bit of weight is that is comes off so slowly? I lost my first 6 pounds pretty easily, now I feel like I'm swimming against the tide! x

Same here. it sucks too because you know you are so close and you just want to get there already!!

welcome newbies! the last few pounds take forever, I just looked at my history and I lost7 lbs in 10 months (117 to 110) and it is constant vigilence to keep it off. I often wonder what I would weigh if I ate what I wanted.
I did 1200 cals/day and switched to maintenance, which is 1400 cals/day. It is not so much about the scale anymore, I know I still have a roll around the middle. I would like to be more fit. For now I am just running but I must get into some regular strength training. Maybe I need to get back into 30DS regularly.
I was married last year and did a "trash the dress" photo shoot last month. I had a lot of fun and like many of the pictures, but I still have a double chin, I guess there really isn't anything to do besides lipo! if anyone wants to check out the pics, please do:
http://joyphoto.zenfolio.com/p789850530#h1cb08653

welcome newbies! the last few pounds take forever, I just looked at my history and I lost7 lbs in 10 months (117 to 110) and it is constant vigilence to keep it off. I often wonder what I would weigh if I ate what I wanted.
I did 1200 cals/day and switched to maintenance, which is 1400 cals/day. It is not so much about the scale anymore, I know I still have a roll around the middle. I would like to be more fit. For now I am just running but I must get into some regular strength training. Maybe I need to get back into 30DS regularly.
I was married last year and did a "trash the dress" photo shoot last month. I had a lot of fun and like many of the pictures, but I still have a double chin, I guess there really isn't anything to do besides lipo! if anyone wants to check out the pics, please do:
http://joyphoto.zenfolio.com/p789850530#h1cb08653

You switched to 1200 calories for the lose 7 pounds?