lizziebeth1028 Member

3 weeks - 4 pounds! That pretty much right on target and where you need to be to lose at a healthy pace. Rapid weight loss = muscle and bone loss. Losing at a slower pace is much better for your overall health. Plus you're more likely to keep the weight off that way. Also at your age (I'm 54 so belive me I…

^^^ Great point!!

Why?! Why would you even want to?!?!? When there is so much deliciously awesome food is such a wide variety out there. I'd choose real food over a manufactured supplement anyday!!

Hi there! I've been on here for 2 years, I'm very committed and interactive....friend request sent :smile:

Set a more realistic goal. Eat healthy and exercise...that's the plan. You may not lose as fast as you would like, but you're more likely to reach your goal and keep the weight off by doing it the sensible way.

Eat healthy, stay in your calorie goal, exercise and drink lots of water......that's the best 'kickstart'

^^Well said! I totally agree!!

Squats, lunges, dead lifts! The book 'the new rules of lifting for women' has a lot of great info on weight lifting and compound moves which will help you with body re-composition. Toning = an adjective describing the look one is trying to achieve. Get off your high horses people.

Oh my this sounds positively ominous!!!:noway: .....'should be completely avoided'. I disagree. A drink or two in moderation is fine :drinker:

You're the third 'Belly' post of the day...I feel your pain!!! Here's my previous responses - Sadly what everyone else has said....You can't target one specific area for fat loss. Just stick with your calorie deficit. However - while your working on that calorie deficit it certainly is not a waste of time to strengthen…

I love to exercise but I still have to kick myself to get started sometimes! What helps me the most is having a lot of options open to me. I belong to a gym, a yoga studio, I have a 'home gym' (I try to add to it every other paycheck), I have DVD's, kettle bells, dumb bells, bench, stability ball, step, yoga mat/props,…

This seems like a better plan than you're first post. If you have a history of injury, over training and a 'all or nothing attitude' the first thing to work on is - LISTENING TO YOUR BODY! I used to over train. 2 quotes really hit home to me and changed my approach - 'You can't out train a bad diet' - I was repetitively…

Part of the 'lifestyle' is having enough willpower and commitment to know that if and when you take a much needed break...you will jump back into the game. That being said, your body is saying it needs a rest!!! Take it!! And trust in your commitment to the lifestyle to return back to the plan in a day or two or three!!

From vegetarian to Paleo? Can't you meet somewhere in between extremes? Maybe start by adding a little chicken or turkey to your diet, fish, eggs, cheeses?

119 pounds lost so far!!! Congrats! You obviously know what you are doing! There's no need to look for magic pills now...just a waste of money. Continue on with what works!

HERE'S WHAT I JUST POSTED IN RESPONSE TO A SIMILAR QUESTION - Sadly what everyone else has said....You can't target one specific area for fat loss. Just stick with your calorie deficit. However - while your working on that calorie deficit it certainly is not a waste of time to strengthen your core!! Planks, planks and more…

Sadly what everyone else has said....You can't target one specific area for fat loss. Just stick with your calorie deficit. However - while your working on that calorie deficit it certainly is not a waste of time to strengthen your core!! Planks, planks and more planks and planks with variations does a body good. Also…

This!! You'll find a lot of people are not as excited as you are about counting calories and and your fitness routine in general. I just don't talk about it.

You will not get a definitive answer from here or anywhere for that matter on this subject. Personally, I drink one diet soda a day. I stick with moderation and enjoy :drinker:

OMG they did that to me too :blushing: Now I just stick with fresh fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grain bread and oatmeal for fiber. For a treat - my go to's are - Nature Valley dark chocolate and peanut butter bars or Clif bars.

1 - willpower. just say no. 2 - don't buy it or keep it in the house 3 - learn moderation (one treat a day, sensible portion) 4 - seek counseling for your binge issue

Eat the fruits and veggies you like, stay in your calorie goal and exercise. That's as complicated as it needs to be!

^^^^ Yep this! Weight loss is all about calorie deficit and staying within your calorie goal. Exercise is for fitness!

My advice is to find something you like to do. Maybe walk/jogging is not your cup of tea. There are tons of free workouts available on youtube from bootcamp, yoga, HIIT's, low intensity to kickboxing and dancing (my favorite workout youtube channel is Jessica Smith TV). Have fun and play with your workouts. Join a gym,…

Banana!!!!

Hi I'm 54 :smile: It's certainly a lot harder than it used to be when we were younger. But it's do-able!!! Feel free to friend me!!!

I had mine removed 3 years ago and have had no problems with regards to weight gain.

greek yogurt cottage cheese cheese fresh fruit or veggies (banana tends to be my breakfast go to) eggs (hard boiled are super convenient for the office) protein shake toast and peanut butter plain old fashioned oatmeal (I make mine in the microwaved at work, stir in some honey and cinnamon with a bit of coconut milk) And…

Make this a lifetime commitment, not a 60 day math problem.

I'm 54 and have been working out since I was 19. I'm lucky where I really didn't notice a big difference until I hit the big 50:noway: Suddenly all that stuff that I ignored when I was a kid became really important - warm up cool down stretch hydrate proper nutrition (protein protein and more protein) a good night's sleep…