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I must admit, I weigh myself every morning, sometimes again at night. I'm on maintenance so I use it to keep myself within my boundaries. A pound up or down doesn't mean anything, but if I see a pound or two stick for a few days, I know I've got to get back on track. I use it as motivation and encouragement.
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You are looking great! Look at that waistline!
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very nice! (I love the end! :-)
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You say you're gaining weight on the weekends.... that's probably your tough spot. I know you want a break on the weekend, but you've got to try to stick to your plan. Instead of your goal allowing you to gain on the weekend, how about no gain/loss on the weekend. Then, you're not having to get back the progress you've…
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I like to log my entire day in the morning, then correct it in the evening. If I know I'm going out to my favorite restaurant, I log it before I go, then cut somewhere else, or add some exercise to my day to cover it. I really haven't had any days that I go over by more than a few calories because I work it off somewhere…
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Keep it up! Your body will get used to it and you'll get stronger.
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Are you craving something specific? If so, you need to make room in your diet budget for it. Otherwise, try eating smaller meals, more often, so you can have that "something else" in a little while!
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I agree! I kickbox every day, sometimes twice a day. I just can't seem to get enough! Exercise is an addiction that is good for you! :-)
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If your weight has not changed, I wonder if you've lost muscle mass. If you've traded muscle in for fat, that could show up as you've described. I would ramp up the exercise routine, including cardio and strength training. Should solve the problem!
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If you want to lose weight, you have to eat less than you burn.
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Your BMR plus the calories expended in exercise equal your daily caloric burn. As long as you eat less than that, you should be losing weight. In order to get enough calories in to avoid the starvation, eat smaller frequent meals. That will keep your metabolism working properly. Aim for a 1500 calorie deficit/day for…
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Combo of cardio and strength training will help you lose weight and gain muscle. You won't get big and bulky, you don't have the male hormones for that. Keep your weights light and do lots of reps.
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Yay, you is right!
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I think the only true way to boost your metabolism is to increase your muscle mass....by exercise. Muscle burns more energy than fat, so as you replace your fat with muscle, your metabolism will increase naturally. I'm afraid there aren't any REAL shortcuts!
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Excellent! Just think what would happen if we all spent our money like we're learning to spend our calories! All of life is about balance. Don't spend more than you make, or eat more than you expend!
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Find something you LOVE! And people to do it with. Something that you can stick with and be challenged by. I've been kickboxing for over 6 years now, and still do it 5-7 times a week!
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You all sound like you're moving in the right direction! This is a lifetime way of eating, not just a way to get the weight off quick. You want it to come off and STAY off! That means you need to learn how to control how much you put away ALL the time. Go ahead and have a slice, just plan it into your meal budget. If you…
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:flowerforyou:
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I get out of bed, go to the restroom, strip, and step on the scale! I feel like it helps me stay in control the rest of the day.
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And most importantly, don't give up! You KNOW you're doing something good for you, even though the scale is proving it....YET!
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I throw in a workout when I go over....doesn't really matter what time to me. Especially if I'm frustrated!
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It's not wrong to have a sweet now and then. You're here on MFP, counting calories so you can see exactly where you are, and what you need to do to keep on track. Most importantly, don't give up. You're in this for the longhaul. This is a lifestyle change you're trying to make, not just a one time diet!
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to Kickboxing, Karate, Fiber One Cereals and MFP! :)
