I'm a good old fashioned math girl. Calories in-calories out. I'm counting, using fitday, and trying to get the exercise up more all the time. Exercise is my main problem but I've done well the last couple of weeks and have been on the treadmill 3 times a week. It's a start
I am also practicing moderation and having a TINY bit of what I'm craving if necessary.
Last edited by famograham; 01-19-2008 at 11:51 PM.
I'm calorie counting with fitday too.. and basically avoiding most of the food I used to eat, except on occasion. I eat a lot more fruit and veggies/whole grains now. I try to exercise daily too -- even if it's just pilates or 20 minutes of walking.
I'm for now, just trying to stay away from pop, fast food, candy, and pizza (my downfalls!) - And eat lean meats, chicken, ff milk products, fruits and veggies. I'm trying to cut down on potatos, and breads to just a couple times a week. I'm also going to start trying to exercise at least 3-4 times a week, for at least a half hour (I hate exercising, but I really need to do it!) I've got some cardio/dance videos, and a stationary bike, and free/hand weights (5lbs), I'm just gonna mix up between all of those. Plus of course drinking lots of water! (64oz/day).
I count calories and keep them to 1800-2000 a day. My diet consists mainly of whole foods, heavy on protein and fiber, but no foods are technically off-limits. I exercise 5x a week. 2 of the 5 are light DVD pilates sessions. 3 of the days are walking.
When I was twelve I did it (my grandmother dragged me into it). I think at that time it was like 123 success. It completley worked, then I moved to Texas got to depressed stuffed my face..blahblahblah you know the story.
So I'm back on it again. I just started last week.
I'm on WeightWatchers Core Program. I can't count points - I'm just not that diligent.
Core is very similar to South Beach, which I loved (except for the Phase 1 no fruit crap).
But the real benefit for me is the group accountability. I totally would not be on WW if I didn't have two friends who are on the journey with me. For me, I need someone else to help me stick to it even when I have decided to give up. The first three months? I would have slept through the Saturday morning meetings and said, "Whatever. I'll go next week." But because I had friends who would totally not let that fly, I knew I had to drag my butt out of bed and get there. Because of that, I have succeeded. Now I look forward to the weeks that my name is called because I've hit a 5 pound mark. That's what keeps me going when nothing else will.
Like most fat girls, I've read just about every diet book/plan known to man...haven't actually DONE them LOL, just read them! So I've taken bits & bobs from each one and fashioned my own plan I guess....I absolutely cannot do a "diet" if I feel deprived in anyway I get all mental and freak out LOL, so I'm doing something that i've sustained without much hardship (I'm not saying i haven't WEPT at saying NO to cheesecake tho!!), and soemthing I can see myself doing -- as a matter of fact, it's become pretty routine now. I go to the same sections of the grocery store ALL the time now, and avoid the crap!
A big difference came when I started eating breakfast! A little protein ( a scoop of cottage cheese) and some dry snackable healthy cereal at my desk, and a small piece of fruit is awesome! Lunches are homemade now when they used to be McD's SEVERAL times a weeek, same with dinners - not so much take out anymore.
Also the kitchen CLOSES at 8 p.m. We have dinner @ 7, and at 8 p.m. I make a cup of tea and that's it til morning -- I'm not in a place where I can snack at night. I can live without it so I'm alright with that. It's utterly amazing that I used to absolutely PANIC at the thought of there not being enough diet coke and chips and chocolate to see me thru THE NIGHT!!! yuck, I'm so glad that insane monkey is off my back LOL.... hi i'm tracey, and i'm a junk food addict...i had my last junk food 7 months ago....
Snacks now are a few almonds and some veggies or piece of fruit.
i calorie count 1800-1900 cals a day , sometimes I'm over sometimes I'm under. but pretty much I'm happy with myself. i exercise everyday unless i feel like crap. most days i do 30 aerobic class and 30 minute elliptical, or i do 1 hour Pilates swiss ball workout , or i do 30 minute of elliptical and 30 minute of sit ups push up lunges etc etc etc. my favorite thing is the aerobics for sure.. ive lost 13 pound and 6 inches around the middle this month and in very happy
I'm on what my mom calls the "Farmer's Market" diet.
I go to the Farmer's Market every weekend and stock up on what's in season. We also have a great butcher and a great fishmonger. I used to live on the ocean and now am a few hours inland. This guy has someone drive stuff in on ice everyday.
Shoot, it's actually cheaper than when I went to the supermarket for groceries.
Anyway, I'm mostly cook from this and then focus more on exercise. I want to learn rock-climbing and have plans for a massive canoeing/hiking/camping trip this summer.
So at half an hour of cardio everyday and some strength training a couple days a week (or what I call Operation Strong Arms!)
I'm another calorie counter. I also eat mostly whole foods - no artificial sweeteners and very little processed food, etc. I exercise 6 days a week, doing cardio each of those days and strength training 2-3 of those days. I just started jogging last week and love it.
I also see my doctor once every 6-8 weeks for a formal weigh-in and check-in. This keeps me honest because, for better or worse, I respond to having to report to an authority figure like mt doctor (whom I adore anyway). If you think I need some therapy about that, there's one more thing - she gives me stickers every 10 lbs. lost to give to my kids and I just love that. I look forward to those silly, cheap little stickers. I think the reason is that the act of giving them to my kids represents how this whole process is also my gift to them. I get a little teary just thinking about it. Maybe I should get another hobby.
Last edited by knitsforfive; 01-20-2008 at 09:30 PM.
I have the majority of my weight in my stomach. See for yourself on my diet blog "pixtosee". I don't have a picture of my at 287 lbs but if I had a waist measurement of 53" when I was 259 lbs I am sure that my waist size could have been 55-57" and no I was not pregnant although I looked it. I am not short either. I looked like a teddy bear only I wasn't as cuddly.
Carrying "belly fat" is the most dangerous kind of weight you can have. It is linked to Syndrome X, diabetes, heart disease, PCOS, etc. The whole ball of wax!!
As you know, from when you were pregnant with triplets, it gets in the way for everything. Just recently, after losing 48 lbs total and 29 lbs since last September, I can bend over to paint my toe nails. Before it took considerable wiggling on my part and usually it looked like a 2 year old did it. When I discovered I could bend over when I was sitting on the toilet and touch my toes easily, I wanted to stay there all night. I was so excited! I am so looking forward to more of life without the big balloon that I had in front of me.
I am following the South Beach diet and I am also loving it. I am seeing the belly fat melt away like a snowman in the sun. Yahoo
P.S. I changed my avatar from the fat kitty cuz I just noticed that lori from atlanta ga has it too and I didn't want you all to get confused but also because as Schmoodle knows its eggs and bacon on SBD every morning for breakfast
Well, it is possible....
