30 more pounds

LizLearnstoRun
LizLearnstoRun Posts: 57 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
so i have to lose 30 more pounds to get to a healthy BMI but feel like noting I do works anymore and I have lost my will. Any suggestions?

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  • Wookinpanub
    Wookinpanub Posts: 635 Member
    Get back on the saddle. If you break for too long you will get out of a routine and it may be very difficult to get back into it.

    Maybe find a new cardio exercise to keep your mind in it. Years ago I would run on the treadmill. I ended up dreading those workouts. I switched to other cardio machines and love them. The Arc Trainer is killer in an awesome sort of way.

    Also maybe do some research on diet & nutrition plans and maybe just create your own. I use GNC total lean shakes and other products and use them as I see fit.
  • LizLearnstoRun
    LizLearnstoRun Posts: 57 Member
    I run and favor the elliptical on other days. Also trying the weight lifting thing but a friend tells me I am not trying hard enough or lifting heavy enough to make a difference
  • TLB86
    TLB86 Posts: 275 Member
    I too have around 30/35lbs to lose and LOVE weight training!!! It really does help.

    I originally lost 22lb by doing cardio and weight training 3x a week. A member of my gym recommended that I lift a weight that I could bearly do 8 reps of then x 3 instead of 100 of an avergae weight. It is supposed to burn more fat or something (nobody shoot me if incorrect, it's what I was told).

    I keep sliding down the ladder though so put 5lb back on and feel poop but now trying to get back up there. Don't get me wrong I still have slip days where I just can't say no!!!

    Feel free to add me if you wanna check out my diary to feel better lol x
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    Here is some information that could help you get back on track:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants?page=1#posts-16625920

    If you want more specific suggestions, please post your stats:

    Age:
    Weight:
    Height:
    Daily Calories Intake:
    Weekly Exercise Activities:
    Weekly Weight Loss Goal:
    Desired Weight Loss Amount:
    Health Issues If Applicable:
  • LizLearnstoRun
    LizLearnstoRun Posts: 57 Member
    Thank you TLB86 I Love your hair. Right now its weight one day a week :( and 10 reps x 3

    Branstin-
    Age: 27
    Weight: 198
    Height: 5'7
    Daily Calories Intake: 1580 or a bit less
    Weekly Exercise Activities: run/elliptical 45 to 25 mins 2 or 3 times a week
    Weekly Weight Loss Goal: 1 pound
    Desired Weight Loss Amount: 30 pounds
    Health Issues If Applicable: shin splints
  • TLB86
    TLB86 Posts: 275 Member
    Gee Thanks!!! I love my hair at the moment too :bigsmile: Only thing I am confident in at the moment lol.

    Yeah maybe stick to 10 reps o each exercise then but maybe incorporate another day too. I kind of do weights for every body part in one go where as others say to do say chest&back one day then legs&butt another etc but not sure what's the right way of goinf about it really.

    I see from your stats we are quite similar. I am

    Age: 28
    Weight: 201
    Height: 5'6.5
    Daily Calories Intake: 1580 or a bit less
    Weekly Exercise Activities: cardio 5hrs a week
    Weekly Weight Loss Goal: 1 pound
    Desired Weight Loss Amount: 35 pounds

    I would be so happy to shed 18lbs of those by Xmas!!
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    Thank you TLB86 I Love your hair. Right now its weight one day a week :( and 10 reps x 3

    Branstin-
    Age: 27
    Weight: 198
    Height: 5'7
    Daily Calories Intake: 1580 or a bit less
    Weekly Exercise Activities: run/elliptical 45 to 25 mins 2 or 3 times a week
    Weekly Weight Loss Goal: 1 pound
    Desired Weight Loss Amount: 30 pounds
    Health Issues If Applicable: shin splints

    Since your goal is to lose 30 lbs, set-up your MFP profile to reflect your lifestyle before any exercises. Set your weekly weight loss goal to 1 lb. per week. Enter your exercises and eat back about half of those calories.

    Here are some more helpful information and links:

    As a rule of thumb, the following weekly targets would give a balance between minimizing negative side effects and seeing a reasonable weekly weight loss:

    More than 75 lbs: 2 lbs/week
    40-75 lbs: 1.5 lbs/week
    10-40 lbs: 1 lb/week
    Less than 10 lbs: 0.5 lb/week

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

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