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just tell it like it is
So, I'm an over weight American moving to the UK this fall. I'm 5'9" (1.75m) and, unfortunately, about 130kg. I'm working on myself and its slow but steady progress. One of my friends INSISTS that, "people will point and laugh" at me while I'm walking down the streets while another has told me, "don't worry about it, men…
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10 down, 125 to go...
Hey! Just wanted to say remember to stick with it, and it will happen EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT PERFECT! took me 27 days to lose 10lbs... But I also over indulged a few times (county fair fried goodness, baby shower treats, and my weakness-SUSHI!!) AND I was able to eat ice cream. Not every day, but enough that I didn't go crazy…
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"exercise" for 250+ lbs people (100+ to lose)
So clearly, at 290 I can not, and probably shouldn't even attempt, many of the "recommended workouts.". Yes, there's walking... And I've gotten on the bicycle (it's so fun to have people call you a fatass as they drive by), but what are y'all doing? I'm looking for some variety... Thanks!
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weigh & measure out of the house?
Just wondering if anyone is using a pocket food scale and/or carries measuring cups/spoons with them? I'm thinking about it... Suggestions welcome.
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EZ arm workout with resistance bands?
I need to start a BEGINNER resistance bands aka, therapy resistence band-not actual exercise band-workout to get these jiggly chicken wings under control. Suggestions? Not as concerned with lower body as I'm cycling, but a ball workout with resistance bands is welcome!
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workout gear/clothes for the BBW (250lbs+)
Bigger girls have bigger gals that need to be kept in place. I had a bra I loved that fit, and of course they stopped making it. Also... I need to find some spandexy-type shorts, as ugly as they might be, to cover my thunder thighs and prevent the Chaff. Suggestions?? Oh, I'm 5'9" and about 285 (like a size 22ish) bra 42DD
