How do YOU plan to reach your goal?
shadea4455
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I was just curious as to what everyone's plans for the weight loss are??
As for me, I was doing calorie counting, and exercising (C25K and a bodybuilding.com strength training plan, plus some dvds-- turbofire, p90x, billy blanks) 6 days a week. I got stuck for 3 weeks with NO loss, not even an ounce. So a week ago, I decided to try a ketogenic diet (and still exercising the same) and I actually lost 2.5 pounds this week, I was SO relieved to finally see the scale budge! I know low-carb plans are not particularly popular around here and people have some pretty intense feelings about them, but I think everyone needs to do what works for their own bodies and low-carb has always worked for me!
So, what are you all doing? What has worked for you? And what hasn't??
As for me, I was doing calorie counting, and exercising (C25K and a bodybuilding.com strength training plan, plus some dvds-- turbofire, p90x, billy blanks) 6 days a week. I got stuck for 3 weeks with NO loss, not even an ounce. So a week ago, I decided to try a ketogenic diet (and still exercising the same) and I actually lost 2.5 pounds this week, I was SO relieved to finally see the scale budge! I know low-carb plans are not particularly popular around here and people have some pretty intense feelings about them, but I think everyone needs to do what works for their own bodies and low-carb has always worked for me!
So, what are you all doing? What has worked for you? And what hasn't??
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i'm stuck too and feel like i need to shake it up! what is a ketogenic diet?0
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My plans are listed below……………….
1. Follow a healthy vegan diet and the cookbooks I will be using are…..
“You Are What You Eat Cookbook, The Happy Herbivore and Everyday Happy Herbivore.”
2. I will be working out 7 days a week, ( Monday - Friday ) 5 hours a day splitting up hours of course. ( Saturday - Sunday ) active rest days.
Most of the working out I will be doing will be low impact with strength training added………0 -
Well im currently on weightwatchers so ill be following that plan along with using mfp. Im planning to do the 30 day shred for my exercise and also using my zumba on the wii (which is so much fun btw!) so Im just cutting down on what I eat and exercising a bit more
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i'm stuck too and feel like i need to shake it up! what is a ketogenic diet?
A ketogenic diet is where you limit your carbs to less than 30g per day. It is definitely not for everyone!! I am doing atkins induction, so I keep mine at 20g per day or less. Here is a link if you're interested in learning more about it...
http://www.ketogenic-diet-resource.com/0 -
Well im currently on weightwatchers so ill be following that plan along with using mfp. Im planning to do the 30 day shred for my exercise and also using my zumba on the wii (which is so much fun btw!) so Im just cutting down on what I eat and exercising a bit more
I'm hoping for a Kinect for Christmas because I want Zumba so bad (and some other fitness games!)!! Do you feel like you get a good workout from it?? Are there any other games you play for a workout??0 -
Oh yeah! You get really sweaty after a 20 minute workout!, ive still yet to finish a 45 minute class. You should definatley get it! I haven't got any other fitness games apart from wii fit and biggest loser (which is rubbish) so im not sure about kinect, look at some reviews of games on amazon and get the games with the best reviews 0
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I plan on following a healthy balanced diet and using my xbox kinect more (I have Biggest Loser Ultimate workout and Kinect adventures) I so want to get Zumba and a few others for the kinect. I also plan on sticking to the 30DS or 60DS, I love the workout but it's torture for me (which is good, it means that it's working) and throwing in Tae Bo here and there. I also plan on working out 4-5 days a week, and walking or lightly doing exercise on the off days.0
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I've been following the guidelines that MFP gave me, they have me at 1200 calories and that is working so far to have me lose about 2 pounds a week.
I sometimes drink slim fast as a meal replacement when I am on the run and I need to eat something quick.
I don't get as many workouts in as I want, but I'm trying to change that.0 -
I have been logging my calories religiously since the first day I signed up. That's it. Watching what I eat, making better choices, really paying attention to portion sizes (I bought a cheap food scale at Walmart and I use it a lot!).
Now that I'm so close to my ultimate goal, I need to tone up my flabby parts (I've had 4 kids, after all!). I asked Santa to bring me The Biggest Loser for Wii, so we'll see if I've been good enough this year to earn it. I work full-time and my husband works afternoons/evenings, so getting out to fitness classes is not possible for me. 0 -
I try and stick to the 1200 calories MFP gives me, even when I work out. Then if I absolutely need to I go over 1200. I do a lot of dancing for exercise and there is a room with a few ellipticals in my building at college I try to use on days I don't dance. I'm worried about going home for holiday break in a few days because it's always harder to stay in my calorie limit with home-cooked meals and food all around me! I think my mom and I are going to try to do Jazzercise though, so there's hope!0
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FYI on ketogenic diets - you can go as high as 50 carbs and still be ketogenic and you need a little more for hard workouts.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/how-many-carbohydrates-do-you-need.html
I have a kinect and I LOVE dance Central - the Zumba game that is currently out is very poorly reviewed but there's a new one coming in Feb that should be good!
Lets see I do:
1550 Calories (at least) a day, eat my exercise calories mostly, almost NEVER eat only 1550 as that rarely cuts it for me. I try to eat 120+ grams of protein a day. I average 1700-2000 calories a day I'd say. This is a small built in deficit, 300 calories or so.
26-27% BF (calipers say 26 but i don't really feel confident because I am so fat around the middle).
I have personal training 2 days a week which I might need to give up in the near future - the person I go to is REALLY affordable but my office is moving an d she wont' be convenient, any anyone else would charge me DOUBLE what she does. So I'm gonna have to replace that with something.
We're doing C25k - in week 7 right now (gonna go otu and do day 2 right now). I do some strength at home when I can force myself but I have a hard time making myself do a really good program so.....
Once we finish C25K I plan to run 30 minutes a day 3x a week (until I'm running the 3.3 miles in that time hopefully) possibly edge it up to 35 minutes, and I think either add some interval days or a long run day. My big fitness goals are a 30 minute or less 5k (I'm very far from this), 20 pushups in a row (sigh).
Body goals are 20% bodyfat which should be around 147.0 -
I'm basically just counting calories. Not really cutting out too much or I won't stick to it, so no clean eating or anything like that!
Exercise wise I have just started C25K and I am planning on started 30 Day Shred soon. I've had a personal training session once a week up until now, but wanna try the shred for a while I think 0 -
FYI on ketogenic diets - you can go as high as 50 carbs and still be ketogenic and you need a little more for hard workouts.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/nutrition/how-many-carbohydrates-do-you-need.html
I have a kinect and I LOVE dance Central - the Zumba game that is currently out is very poorly reviewed but there's a new one coming in Feb that should be good!
Thanks! I thought I had read that it was 30g, but could always be wrong, or sources can always differ, especially on things like that, I appreciate you clarifying
I'm really hoping for that Kinect!! Dance central looks like a lot of fun as well! I have heard mixed reviews about the Zumba game, maybe I'll wait until February for the new one....0 -
Hello Ladies!
My plan is to limit my sugar and carbs. Eat veggies and lean proteins mostly... Although... I have a box of sees that my dh has ordered for me. He is deployed and he knows I love them. LOL Oh well.. I will limit to one a day and share with the kids too. It is the holidays.... right? lol Anyway... I am currently doing Insanity, and I use my elliptical on occassion too. I need to reassess my plan. I found that when I plan out every meal and workout I am much more successful. I have lost 14 lbs total and 9 lbs just since joining MFP. I am in my size 10 jeans again too... Which... I have to say really makes me feel good. Anyway.... My dh will be back in April so I hope to reach my goal or at least be within 10 lbs of my goal. Fingers crossed.0 -
I plan to limit the chocolate/sugar I consume, add lots of cardio and take up strength training again!0
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I wouldn't exactly characterize MFPers as anti-low carb, just anti bad science which sometimes comes up in low carb discussions (like "carbs make you fat") - Lyle McDonald (who's site I linked you there) is very well respected around here and he has written a book on ketogenic dieting not to mention a ton of helpful articles. This is his series comparing different types of diets:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/comparing-the-diets-part-1.html
Super interesting - I have been reading a lot of his stuff lately. I personally do a moderate fat moderate carb diet - I am miserable not eating carbs, they're a huge factor in my satiety. (I'm set to 136 grams of protein, 54 fat, 136 carbs, I tend to be a little under protein and carbs and over on fat... :blushing: I love fat.)
Carebear - I love see's nuts and chews box, I have been craving that lately but I can't imagine only eating ONE. 2-3 is a normal portion for me.0 -
My plan is to count my calories and try to eat more fruits and veggies as well as cooking at home more and eating out less. Also to cut out drinks other than water. For exercise I am going to start by running on the treadmill for 30 mins 3 days a week (I've been doing that for 2 weeks now) and increase time gradually. Also I want to get a wii for Christmas and play fitness games on the days when I don't work out on the treadmill. When spring hits I want to get a bike and ride that around at least 3 times a week. Overall this is a lifestyle change and I'm excited about it! I'm halfway to my goal, wanted to lose 50 pounds and I've lost 24 so far. One more pound and I'll be in the healthy bracket for BMI. I've been dieting and exercising on and off for months but now I plan on sticking to it!!! 0
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I am mostly just counting calories and trying to make healthy(er) choices. Like fish or chicken instead of fast food. Paying more attention to what, and how much, I am eating. I didn't make any huge dramatic changes because I want it to be sustainable and I am not known for my will power. lol. I figure moderation is key. I am also trying to get in some cardio and strength training a few times a week.0
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Oh yeah - and I have one cheat day a week for my own sanity
I don't go completely nuts, I just have something I have been craving. I usually stay within my maintenance calorie limit. 0 -
I'm doing JUDDD, where I eat 500 calories every other day (a down day) and whatever I want on the other day (an up day). It seems to be working and I actually quite enjoy it. I've just been going to the gym (not as much as I perhaps should though) and after christmas want to start 30DS and c25k.0
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I'm doing JUDDD, where I eat 500 calories every other day (a down day) and whatever I want on the other day (an up day). It seems to be working and I actually quite enjoy it. I've just been going to the gym (not as much as I perhaps should though) and after christmas want to start 30DS and c25k.
Oh wow! i don't know if I could do that one! I would be one cranky chick on the 500 calorie days! Glad it's working for you though!0 -
Ive been tracking everything I eat and following the MFP plan for me. It seems to be working pretty good. Hubby brought me home a noricTrack and i love it. I don't have the option of going to the gym, so working out at home is it, Im a wimp so outdoor activity is out until spring, unless I'm skiing in the mountains. I want to learn to snowboard this winter. Its should be rewarding!0
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I will continue to track and exercise as much as I can (it isn't much though since the winter has hit and a 1 year old is always at my feet). I was doing 1200 a day, but just bumped it up to 1490 (MFP's suggestion to lose 1 lb. a week) because I felt like I was stuck. We will see if it does any good. I was feeling SOOOO hungry all the time.
Once the holidays are over, I want to get going with the exercise more. This time of year is so crazy!!! I can't wait til spring to get back outside!!!0 -
I will continue to count my calories! I don't deprive myself of anythg so I try and balance meals! A big lunch at work would mean a lighter lunch and vice versa! Love walking but the weather is not permitting!! Going to start the 60d shred in new year and also plan to join the gym!!!!0
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I am going to continue counting my calories and being aware of what I am putting in myself. I gave up all pop 6 weeks ago and drink ONLY water with an occasional low calorie Fuze. I joined a gym last week and am starting off slow (30 minutes of walking on treadmill and the trainer showed me how to do lunges, superman, pushups w/the ball and the plank). I NEED to make this a lifestyle change and not just a temporary thing to lose weight.0
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I just started on Saturday so I'm trying to eat only the 1440 calories MFP determined I can have to lose 1lb/week. I;ve been tracking everything. I also dusted off my elliptical and have been doing between 50-60 minutes a day on it. I hope to at least get in 4 days a week. Nearing the end of my first week and am hoping to see some results but trying to be patient because I am in this for the long haul. I've been eating back most of my calories after the elliptical. I hope what they say is true that I will still lose doing this, because I get too hungry otherwise. So do you really think those wiis and kinects are worth investing in? I've been thinking about it but am so uncoordinated - I've never had much luck following DVDs. How difficult are they to use and really workout?0
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Well, I've pretty much lost a lot of weight before, I fell off BIG TIME, and gained it back. Here's my plan:
Diet:
- Counting calories ACCURATELY. I have very giving eyeballs, meaning they like to overestimate a serving! LOL. I've purchased a kitchen scale for about $10, and it made things real for me!
- Staying low on the sodium and high on the potassium. I have a history of HBP in my family, so I've been researching ways of keeping my BP normal. Sodium and Potassium were the key players in keepingmy BP down. When I eat a lot of sodium I retain water like crazy!
- Really finding balance with the nutrients I need in my diet. MFP is so good for that!
Exercise:
- I've learned that a combination of strength training and cardio is the key (for me) to lose weight and feel great. So I'll be doing the C25K program for cardio, and 30DS for strength to start my journey. I'm sure it'll change, but I'll keep doing that until my body says otherwise. 0 -
I just started on Saturday so I'm trying to eat only the 1440 calories MFP determined I can have to lose 1lb/week. I;ve been tracking everything. I also dusted off my elliptical and have been doing between 50-60 minutes a day on it. I hope to at least get in 4 days a week. Nearing the end of my first week and am hoping to see some results but trying to be patient because I am in this for the long haul. I've been eating back most of my calories after the elliptical. I hope what they say is true that I will still lose doing this, because I get too hungry otherwise. So do you really think those wiis and kinects are worth investing in? I've been thinking about it but am so uncoordinated - I've never had much luck following DVDs. How difficult are they to use and really workout?
Its true - I eat a ridiculous amount and I still lose - if you eat slightly LESS than my ridiculous amount you'll lose faster but you can for sure eat them exercise calories with no ill effects.
I *love* my freaking kinect - Dance Central is an amazing and someone just got me a copy of Your Shape 2012 so i'll let you know.0 -
Lets see I do:
1550 Calories (at least) a day, eat my exercise calories mostly, almost NEVER eat only 1550 as that rarely cuts it for me. I try to eat 120+ grams of protein a day. I average 1700-2000 calories a day I'd say. This is a small built in deficit, 300 calories or so.
I'm glad to hear that someone else is eating more than 1200 calories. I have tried to limit myself to that, because all of the success stories I read on MFP are about people eating 1200 a day, but I just can't seem to do it. I am satisfied at about 1500 calories and when I stick to that I lose a few pounds a month. The downside is that it is painfully slow. My plan is to eat healthy foods, lean meats, healthy carbs and yummy fats (especially peanut butter). Weight train 3 times a week and cardio 30 minutes 5 days a week.0
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