Welcome channing and Jusj!!!!!


My workout plan is Tae-Bo boot camp (beginners) for at least 3-4X week and jogging/walking for 30 1x week and weight training 1x week.


Tae bo is a god send. It redefined my arms and especially my waist.I tried everything and that what work for me.Its probally better with the Billy bands, which I havent got yet...but getting there

HI! May I join? I'm not counting calories (on paper) anymore. I used to count calories and I pretty much eat the same things everyday/week. My calorie intake is between 1000-1200. I'm 5'9 and I weigh 179lbs. I'm ultimately trying to get to 150 again, but right now I will settle for 160s. I'm having a hard time getting exercise in besides taking my dog on a walk after his dinner. Our walks only last about 15 minutes. I've also tried to do Taebo this week and I'm still sore from Monday! Anyway, I'm looking forward to the support I hope to get from you all! Take care.

Welcome sjdphc!!!! You can do it with time and persistance. Walking your dog is a good start. From a Tae bo'er to another you have to keep doing it you will see results within 2 weeks if you do it 4x a week. My arms and stomach have shrunk big time since using tae bo for almost 2.5 months and I have been working out at the gym for over 9 years and I have never got results faster than with tae bo.

I havent did any workouts because I was sick with a cold. I found that I lost 1 more pound so i am down to 201 this week ( Yea!!!!!!). So i am pushing to be 199 by next monday which is my mini goal.

Wheres everyone???? I am curious how everyone is doing

Im almost there
 

Im at 200 now.Only 1 pound away from being in the hundreads:carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

This is a great thread! I'm 29, 5'6", and I weigh 139. I've been eating 1500-1700 calories a day. I used to eat 1700-1800, but I didn't go below 142 when I did that.

I gained a lot of weight when I was 24. About 40 lbs. I moved in with my grandparents and ate all of the extra helpings of food that my grandmother made. Also at that time, I went from a retail management job, where I moved around all day, to a desk job where I sat all day every day.

At my current job there's always food left over after someone has a meeting. Leftover pizza, cake, cookies, brownies, bagels, muffins. Every time there's a meeting they order too much food, next thing you know there's an e-mail going out to the building that there's ______ in the lunch room or a meeting room. This is hard to resist.

Welcome Green:hug:

I know whta you mean about the office desk job because I do it too. I hate it when the office falk bring in junk we dont need but it is too hard to pass up.Especially pizza.Im like, okay free lunch.:D


I havent budge yet again from 200 because my eating skills are a little off.But im pretty sure that will all change once I start going into the trauma unit for my training for this semester:^:

I started doing spinning a week ago, 4X so far, and its a very good cardio workout.My hips are tranforming slowly.

Hello everyone! My name is Candice, I'm 21, and new to calorie counting. I've been focusing on my weight/eating healthier for roughly the past couple of months. Its been quite the lifestyle change as I am a college student and used to grabbing cheap, quick meals that aren't necessarily healthy for you. I am doing pretty well as far as eating goes, but I'm completely and totally slacking on the exercise end. I'm nervous about summer winding down and going back to school while trying to stay on plan...looking forward to conversation with you ladies!!

Welcome Candice :hug: & Really Now :hug: !!!

Im glad that you all joined our forum.

Candice- I know its hard with studying and exercise.Then trying to get something healthy on campus or on the run can be difficult.Just a little thing I do is I cook all my meals on my day off.Then buy the rubbermaid containers and put them in a frezzer.So when im in a rush I just grab one.Yes it takes time(but its all worth it).Speaking of I need to start back doing that :^: .


Really now- It seems we are at the same goal and same weight.We can motivate each other!

Thanks Dee, sounds like a good plan. I'll have to start doing that. Now I just have to avoid my non dieting roommates and all of their fried/fast foods :crossed: (hoping that won't be to difficult). Any fav. quick/easy recipes that you would like to share?

I'll have to check out that cooking site. I eat so many frozen entrees because they're quick and easy, but they have so much sodium.

For you ladies who are in college I know it's rough trying to find something healthy to eat. When I was in college we had Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, Sbarro, and KFC on campus.

On Sunday I cook 2 chickens and salomon. I also make a pot of vegetable soup and make a huge salad. I keep tons of frozen vegetables in the freezer. Me and my husband eat this for lunches and dinners all week long. I always keep protein bars at work and in my purse. I can not handle fast foods. I go rarely because it is hard for me to make good choices. When I do go out for lunch it is usually subway.

I've just joined the board also. I've been a member of 3fatchicks for quite some time.

I've lost 30 lbs. on Weight Watchers since starting in Jan. 2006. I should be further in my weight loss efforts but the summer was calling my name...

I'm ready to lose more weight now so I'm getting my butt back on track! and on top of that I've given all my bigger size clothing away so I'd better get busy. I'm just trying to get in the 170's for now. Decided it's better to lose in weight 10 lbs. at a time. Doesn't seem so hard to me when done this way.

I try to eat six mini meals per day and I workout 6 days per week. 3 days at the gym and 3 days at home using the Firm tapes.

I hope we can get some challenges going on this board in the near future. I know people tend to return after the summer is over.

Niecey, that's great that you gave your larger clothes away. I still need to do that. I have some jeans, capri pants, and work pants that I need to get rid of.

reallynow, it sounds like you did well this weekend. I went grocery shopping and I was so excited to see that concord grapes are finally back in season! :) I actually made it through the grocery store without buying a donut or any Hostess junk (I love their apple pies and chocolate cupcakes), which is a challenge for me.

Hi I'm new I believe this is my first post:) I been over weight for the past 7yrs now it's really bad where now it's affecting my health..(high blood pressure)..joint promblems back aches..horrible and it's time for me to do something about it...plus I have a little one to take care of...Mostly I gain my weight when I met my boyfriend who is now my husband...Popeyes chicken and hot sausages po boys is probably 30 pounds of my weight there:dizzy: I know that I have to lose at least 120 pounds but for right now my goal is to get under 200 pounds ..I haven't been there in about oh my goodness I think 2001 or 2002:( ..I want to focus on eating between 1200-1500 calories..basically I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired..This is the beginning for me...I tired of mentioning this Monday is it....This is real..Oh my name is Marlene..:) :)

GreenT - get rid of them! They are just taking up space! :)

Marlene - Welcome to the board! The more the merrier! 1200-1500 is a great starting point. That is also my calorie range.

Still at 188...but looking to see the numbers change come next week.

Greetings!

I've been on 3FC for a couple of weeks and I'm happy to find this thread :)

I recently turned 25 and I still cannot believe that I am now in my mid-20s! I am in my third and final year of law school. No kids, and I am single. Now that the basics are out of the way...

Similar to ddran, I have dieted since the age of 11. Since 17 my weight has fluctuated A LOT. I have weighed as much as 175lbs, and as low as 134lbs. I used to run a lot but honestly, I hate exercise and mainly try to control my weight based on what I eat. I need to maintain a decent weight...this is getting old.

Currently I am 157lbs. My size 10 clothing fits so so and my stomach is out of control. I want to get back into my size 8 and 6 clothing!

My goal is to lose weight and - I know that everyone says this - develop a lifestyle change. In the past, what worked for me is sticking to a plan and writing down everything that I eat. If left to just "eat sensibly" or whatever, I overeat, get off track, and the next thing I know I gain 15 pounds!

Looking forward to posting and reading about you all!

Hey all I am new here I'm 45 years old and a grandmother. So I have to keep all together as an example for the next generation. I'm currently into bodybuilding something I am looking forward to doing through my golden years.

Originally Posted by buffedstuff:
Hey all I am new here I'm 45 years old and a grandmother. So I have to keep all together as an example for the next generation. I'm currently into bodybuilding something I am looking forward to doing through my golden years.

You look great! You are an inspiration to all of us. If you can do it at 45 there is no reason why I cannot be fit and fine at 25 :)

Would you mind sharing your tips with us? I am curious to know your food and caloric intake.

Originally Posted by WhitWhit:
You look great! You are an inspiration to all of us. If you can do it at 45 there is no reason why I cannot be fit and fine at 25 :)

Would you mind sharing your tips with us? I am curious to know your food and caloric intake.

First let me say thank you.My oldest is your age so I guess that makes me the mama figure lol
I eat between 1200-1600 calories a day I zig zag my calories so that I never eat the same amount more than two days in a row. going from high to low.
I don't eat any fried foods, fast food, or junk food not that you can't eat these foods and lose weight it is just I'm a health nut so in our house it is all natural. I drink lots of water and I weight train hard because I am into natural bodybuilding so for me it is about losing the fat and building hard muscle. I spend 6 hours a week doing cardio and 6 hours a week pumping iron. So find what works for you and do it you are an attractive young lady and I am sure you will reach your goals just stay strong. I wish you well.

Hi Everyone :p ,

(Warning, this is a repost from my introduction post, but I wanted to introduce myself to you ladies too).

I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. Anyways, I'm 26, married (since July 05), and I'm a graduate student. I'm 5'7 and weigh around 175 pounds.

My story:
Seems as if I have always been aware of my weight and have been trying to control it. For the last 4 years my weight has always flunctutated in the 165 - 170 pound range, but then two weeks ago I was up to 180 pounds so I knew I needed to make a change. My mother is always telling me to "take care of myself" because diabetes run in the family. I've always been a little chunkier than my brother and sister so I guess she felt that it was important to stress it to me. 3 years ago I did Weight Watchers and lost about 25 pounds (got down to 148), but we all know that if you don't stick to the principles then the weight comes back. Oh, I love Weight Watchers by the way. In Jan. my husband and I did Body for Life. From WW, we had a good background on the food aspect (small portion, high fiber, whole grains), but BFL helped us really develop an exercise regimen. We stuck to the program for about 4.5-5 months (lost 12 pounds, BF went down by about 10%, and my overall fitness and endurance really improved), but Life came in the way (husband is a computer consultant and got a client out of state, and I did my proposal for my research and had no time) and well we fell off.

From BFL we felt so great though about our fitness that we decided to sign up for the Chicago Marathon. But since the time that we did BFL and the time that we signed up for the marathon, I had gained back all the weight and even more (that's when I went up to 180). So right now we are training for the marathon, and I'm focusing on trying to lose some weight. My goal is to be a size 8 (okay really a 6, but honestly I don't know if that is possible so I say a size 8). I figure I need to be around the 145 - 150 pound weight for the size 8..... :?:

My plan: I'm just counting calories and working out....I know what I need to do, I just need to do it.

Okay, sorry for the very long post. Just wanted to say that I am here and I look forward to being on this weight loss and lifestyle change journey with you.

Rai

PS: Buffedstuff, you are my inspiration. Great job! As I mentioned above I used to do Body for Life. The weight training program consisted of alternating between upper and lower body (ex. Upper Body (UBW) on Monday, cardio Tuesday, Lower Body on Wed, cardio on Thurs, UBW on Friday....). Do you have any advice where I can find a good overall body workout. I would like to hit all the muscles 2x a week.

PPS: whit, whit: I'm in chicago too!

For Rai
 

Thank you, I can give you a copy of my schedule and you can modify it for your level if you would like: warning I train hard and I eat clean



Monday – Legs, calves, hams, glutes, quads and cardio
· Squats 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, and 6 reps
· Leg press 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, and 6 reps
· Leg extension machine 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 and 6 reps
· Side-lying straight-leg raises 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Inner leg raises 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Scissors 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Hamstring Curls 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Standing calf raises 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Cardio wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
Tuesday Cardio and Abs
· Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Reverse Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Elbow to knee crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
Wednesday Shoulders, , chest , biceps, cardio
· Front military press barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Arnold press 4 sets of 12, 10 8and 6 reps
· Side raise dumbbells 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Front raise dumbbells 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 and 6
· Bench Press Barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Incline Press Barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Bicep Curls 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Concentration curl dumbbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
Thursday Cardio and abs
· Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Reverse Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Elbow to knee crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
__________________________________________________ ______________
Friday Back, lat, triceps
· Deadlift barbell 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Bent-over row barbell 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Lat pull down front 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Shrug barbells4sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Narrow grip bench press barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles and bike ride one mile
Saturday Cardio and abs follow same routine as Tuesday and Thursday

that is the level I am on now hey I wish you well in whatever you do blessings upon you..

Originally Posted by buffedstuff:
Thank you, I can give you a copy of my schedule and you can modify it for your level if you would like: warning I train hard and I eat clean



Monday – Legs, calves, hams, glutes, quads and cardio
· Squats 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, and 6 reps
· Leg press 4 sets of 12, 10, 8, and 6 reps
· Leg extension machine 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 and 6 reps
· Side-lying straight-leg raises 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Inner leg raises 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Scissors 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Hamstring Curls 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Standing calf raises 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Cardio wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
Tuesday Cardio and Abs
· Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Reverse Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Elbow to knee crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
Wednesday Shoulders, , chest , biceps, cardio
· Front military press barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Arnold press 4 sets of 12, 10 8and 6 reps
· Side raise dumbbells 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Front raise dumbbells 4 sets of 12, 10, 8 and 6
· Bench Press Barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Incline Press Barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Bicep Curls 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Concentration curl dumbbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
Thursday Cardio and abs
· Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Reverse Crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Elbow to knee crunches 4 sets of 30 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles
· Bike ride 1 mile
__________________________________________________ ______________
Friday Back, lat, triceps
· Deadlift barbell 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Bent-over row barbell 4 sets of 12, 10 and 6 reps
· Lat pull down front 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Shrug barbells4sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Narrow grip bench press barbell 4 sets of 12, 10,8 and 6 reps
· Wind sprints 3 miles and bike ride one mile
Saturday Cardio and abs follow same routine as Tuesday and Thursday

that is the level I am on now hey I wish you well in whatever you do blessings upon you..

Thanks so much for the information. I'm going to look over it this weekend in detail and modify it to suit my needs. Yeah, you were not playing when you say you lift hard. From the sequence of the reps, it looks like you lift from lighter to heavier (weights). Do you lift the last rep to failure?

Oh yeah, you started at where I am now...Do you have a blog or anything, I am interested in reading your journey. How long did it take you to get down to 150 pounds and to where you are now?

Welcome Rai!

I'm not in Chicago, I'm in Champaign. I'm in law school so we have a lot in common - trying to lose weight while completing challenging academic programs.

I have began walking. I hate going to the gym. I won't bother joining again because all I ever do is waste the membership. So I've been going to the track walking 2 miles. My goal is to get up to 4 miles. And I plan to walk 4-5 days per week.

I used to run in the past, but I doubt I will begin running again.

Best wishes!

My weight is STILL at 157...I need to buckle down. I hate this, but it is necessary.

Lost a pound this past week. I'm not complaining though. This brings total loss to 6 lbs within the past two weeks.

Hope all is well with everyone else.