Oceanjessika
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Have 100 lbs. to lose
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morningstar
Cathlete
Sounds like you got the exercise side figured out; the nutrition side is maybe where you could use some expert advice. A dietitian may be able to help you learn what is best for your body and how to achieve your goals in that area.
Let me guess -
You DID ask for help, so here goes - I'll bet you're eating too much and have been for a while. Get thee, like right away, to a Weight Watchers meeting! You need to get set back on the right path. You seem to have the "calories out" part of the equation down, now go work on the "calories in." Another suggestion is to get the "Eat This, Not That" books - especially the one with the yellow cover and the Super Market guide. Following the suggestions in those books is less like following a "diet" than anything out there, and they present wonderful options such as not telling you to give up ice cream, but instead suggesting the best ice cream option.
You DID ask for help, so here goes - I'll bet you're eating too much and have been for a while. Get thee, like right away, to a Weight Watchers meeting! You need to get set back on the right path. You seem to have the "calories out" part of the equation down, now go work on the "calories in." Another suggestion is to get the "Eat This, Not That" books - especially the one with the yellow cover and the Super Market guide. Following the suggestions in those books is less like following a "diet" than anything out there, and they present wonderful options such as not telling you to give up ice cream, but instead suggesting the best ice cream option.
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ellesan
Cathlete
I can totally relate. I knew how to exercise, I knew about health and fitness and nutrition, yet I was over 200 lbs. What was holding me back was the "all or nothing" mentality. I had to change the way I thought about myself, food and being perfect.
I love the GPS analogy that Dr. Oz uses in his book, You on a Diet. It finally clicked for me that I didn't have to be perfect and that I could use moderation with previously "forbidden" foods...(now trigger foods are a different story). I changed my way of thinking that food is either good or bad. I learned that it wasn't one night of over-indulgence that made me gain 5 lbs, it was what I said to myself after I overate. Ie. I used to think, "well now that I ate that I might as well eat the whole bag/carton/box...I've already blown it!" And then I would continue to spiral out of control into a really negative place.
Now I say, "well that wasn't the best choice, but I'm getting back on track right NOW. I'm going for a walk and I'm having a salad with lots of veggies and lean protein for dinner." Making a "You-turn" immediately after overeating or an unplanned splurge has allowed me to stay sane and lose the weight.
I also really enjoyed The Beck Diet Solution book, which is all about the mental/emotional aspect of losing weight. She talks a lot about self-sabotage. I actually have it on audio CD and listen to it in my car.
Highest weight: 224, current weight 123-125 lbs.
Sandra
I love the GPS analogy that Dr. Oz uses in his book, You on a Diet. It finally clicked for me that I didn't have to be perfect and that I could use moderation with previously "forbidden" foods...(now trigger foods are a different story). I changed my way of thinking that food is either good or bad. I learned that it wasn't one night of over-indulgence that made me gain 5 lbs, it was what I said to myself after I overate. Ie. I used to think, "well now that I ate that I might as well eat the whole bag/carton/box...I've already blown it!" And then I would continue to spiral out of control into a really negative place.
Now I say, "well that wasn't the best choice, but I'm getting back on track right NOW. I'm going for a walk and I'm having a salad with lots of veggies and lean protein for dinner." Making a "You-turn" immediately after overeating or an unplanned splurge has allowed me to stay sane and lose the weight.
I also really enjoyed The Beck Diet Solution book, which is all about the mental/emotional aspect of losing weight. She talks a lot about self-sabotage. I actually have it on audio CD and listen to it in my car.
Highest weight: 224, current weight 123-125 lbs.
Sandra
morningstar
Cathlete
Wow, is this ever me!!!
banslug
Cathlete
I can't top a single thing that Sandra said here. How awesome is that post!
Jessika....I'm giving you a pat on your back and a kick in the rear! LOL We all need it sometimes, but you're in the right place at the right time! These ladies ALL ROCK, and you do too!
The only thing I'll add is that I started reading "The Rules for Normal Eating" and I'm reading it in small bits every night. I like the book, and it hits on exactly what Sandra said.
KEEP ON TRUCKIN', MAMA!
Gayle
Jessika....I'm giving you a pat on your back and a kick in the rear! LOL We all need it sometimes, but you're in the right place at the right time! These ladies ALL ROCK, and you do too!
The only thing I'll add is that I started reading "The Rules for Normal Eating" and I'm reading it in small bits every night. I like the book, and it hits on exactly what Sandra said.
KEEP ON TRUCKIN', MAMA!
Gayle
Since I just got one of these and it's working for me, I would suggest a bodybugg or gowear fit device so you can track your calories burned and then start logging your calorie intake.
As for exercise, Any of the Cathe series would work. Good luck and it's one step at a time. I lost weight last week and then took Sunday and ate whatever I wanted and gained 1/2 #, but oh well. It's one day at a time and it's a life style change.
As for exercise, Any of the Cathe series would work. Good luck and it's one step at a time. I lost weight last week and then took Sunday and ate whatever I wanted and gained 1/2 #, but oh well. It's one day at a time and it's a life style change.
I have lost about 80 pounds (still have another 20-30 to go), and found that it's really all about the food. Exercise helps (as does anything that burns more calories), but the biggest factor in losing weight for me was cutting back on calories. Here are a few things I learned from my own experience:
1. Careful with the impact work. When you're overweight, your knees don't like being pounded on. And you can do a lot of damage to them. I ended up in physical therapy, and to this day still have some knee pain.
2. You'll probably need to log your food. Cutting back on calories sucks, and your mind will tell you all kinds of lies to convince you that you are eating less than you really are. Write it all down and force yourself to deal with the truth.
3. Remember that this will take a long time. You will get discouraged and want to quit. The good news is you can quit whenever you want. The bad news is you won't lose any weight that way.
4. Don't get bogged down in the details. Yeah, maybe it helps to get a certain percent from carbs, or to never eat fruit by itself, or to do aerobics on an empty stomach, or whatever ... But those are marginal issues. Just stop eating as much. Spend some time figuring out a good calorie intake for you and your goals and what foods you will eat to keep you within that calorie intake. Write everything down, weigh yourself regularly, and make adjustments as needed once you see how it's working out.
Losing weight is awesome and totally worth the sacrifice. I highly recommend it.
1. Careful with the impact work. When you're overweight, your knees don't like being pounded on. And you can do a lot of damage to them. I ended up in physical therapy, and to this day still have some knee pain.
2. You'll probably need to log your food. Cutting back on calories sucks, and your mind will tell you all kinds of lies to convince you that you are eating less than you really are. Write it all down and force yourself to deal with the truth.
3. Remember that this will take a long time. You will get discouraged and want to quit. The good news is you can quit whenever you want. The bad news is you won't lose any weight that way.
4. Don't get bogged down in the details. Yeah, maybe it helps to get a certain percent from carbs, or to never eat fruit by itself, or to do aerobics on an empty stomach, or whatever ... But those are marginal issues. Just stop eating as much. Spend some time figuring out a good calorie intake for you and your goals and what foods you will eat to keep you within that calorie intake. Write everything down, weigh yourself regularly, and make adjustments as needed once you see how it's working out.
Losing weight is awesome and totally worth the sacrifice. I highly recommend it.
horseshowmom
Cathlete
Welcome Jessica! This is the right place for encouragement and motivation.
I too have vast amounts of head knowledge! Cathe has taught me such great form for exercise. But, somehow I find myself with 40 pounds to lose even though the trainer at the YMCA and several of the experienced weight lifting men all compliment my form and dedication to working out. But I know the truth...it's 90% diet! I hate it! I wish it weren't true! But no matter how much I wish it to be different, it isn't! So I too am joining in you today in a fresh start and I am going to APPLY!!! that knowledge instead of just letting it collect dust bunnies in my brain!!!!
Welcome to the forum!
Becky
I too have vast amounts of head knowledge! Cathe has taught me such great form for exercise. But, somehow I find myself with 40 pounds to lose even though the trainer at the YMCA and several of the experienced weight lifting men all compliment my form and dedication to working out. But I know the truth...it's 90% diet! I hate it! I wish it weren't true! But no matter how much I wish it to be different, it isn't! So I too am joining in you today in a fresh start and I am going to APPLY!!! that knowledge instead of just letting it collect dust bunnies in my brain!!!!
Welcome to the forum!
Becky
