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I am doing weight watchers, and it has been super successful for me. Unfortunately, right now, I have two relationships ending at the same time, so I've lost about 30 pounds in six weeks from the stress, which is too fast. I need to slow it down so it is sustainable and I can maintain it.
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What is Keto? I have been using the LoseIt App and I plan my meals for dinner with it. Since I walk about 7.5 hours a day at work, I have been accruing a lot of calories. So far, I am down almost 8,000 calories for the week.
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I've done keto in the past as a meat eater. Can you do keto as a vegetarian or vegan?
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Well I got a physical today and I weight 20 pounds less than last year. I didn't think I would lose that much but little things add up, like reducing carbs and portions. I need to start gaining some muscle though my arms are weak
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Yes it works! Losing the carbs changes the body thats for sure!
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I just bumped the High Protein/Low carb thread.
It is chock-full of terrific recipes and great information on low carb and paleo.
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I've lost 8.4 lbs since July 17th. I've been trying to walk 5 miles a day and eating better. I cut out pop and sweets plus cutting back on carbs.
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I have lost 15 lbs since July 17th. I have 8.2 lbs to go to reach my first goal. I've cut out pop and candy totally. I've cut back on carbs. It's hard to eat as healthy as I would like since I live with my mother. She fries most everything and there's always lots of potatoes and carbs. I do my best though. I did eat 2 m & m cookies on Wednesday (so I guess I can't say all candy). I feel guilty so I walked 2 extra miles that day. I was hoping to be at my first goal by my birthday on Thursday. I wanted to be able to put my first goal weight on my driver license. I am not sure if that's possible. I'm going to do my best!
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Since watching calories/cutting slightly back on carbs wasn't making a difference, decided drastic dietary changes were in order/began in earnest yesterday. Wound up sleeping 16 hours, woke early this morning to leg cramps and worst headache I've had since brain surgery. From what I've read sleep only prolongs these symptoms. It's advised to resist urge to go back to bed so to help stay awake drank coffee, to combat cramping had bouillon. Surprisingly it did help. Fortunately I've been slowly working up to this change or no telling how wanting to rip fistfuls of my hair out and scream this induction phase would be making me. Don't understand why I'm so tired despite reducing carbs. Usually if I eat a lot of carbs it knocks me right out. Anyhow I'm envying Monte right now. He got to stay up late, party unchecked most of the night, play outside all full of energy this morning, overeat, zonk out and sleep all afternoon – he's still asleep. Well maybe some more coffee and dinner a bit earlier than usual. Seems this change is turning me into a real whiner – I hate that, I don't much like, care for people who whine a lot and it now it seems I'm turning into one.
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I am now down 21.4 lbs since July 17th. I have 1.8 lbs to go before hitting my first goal. I should have already reached that goal but unfortunately I have been slacking the last couple weeks. Better late than never though!
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i need to get on a scale but I know it won't be good. I don't feel comfortable in my clothes, I know I could've doing better.
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Exercise-wise I'd thoroughly reccomend trying Pilates, which can be done at home with just an exercise mat, and doesn't require one to be a complete bendy-wendy in order to get real benefits from it. Yes, once you've got the hang of some basic moves, there are some bits of kit that can help increase the effectiveness of some exercises, but they are absolutely not essential. Most of the benefit from Pilates is by using your own body parts as the weights you are moving, and it's no-impact exercise.
With regard to food, I tried cutting stuff out, avoiding stuff, etc, and generally that only had temporary and limited success. What worked better for me was simply reducing portion sizes, and the frequency with which I'd treat myself, plus tilting my diet towards more protein, somewhat less carbs, and quite a bit less sugars. Whilst I'm not (currently) vegetarian (I have been for months at a time in the past), probably about 2/3 of my protein intake is in the form of 'fake meats' - I simply like their taste, and actually prefer their texture to the real thing. Also, having ones biggest meal at breakfast, a somewhat smaller meal at lunchtime, and smallest one in the evening, plus healthy snacks (eg: rice cakes or crispbreads with cottage cheese, rather than the 'healthy' munchy bars full of carbs and sugars one can buy) inbetween is a thing that I've tried and seems to help me, plus directly after exercise (within the next hour or two) is definitely the best time to consume protein. Oh, and making sure to stay reasonably hydrated, that's very important, both because it ensures your kidneys can function well, and because the fluid fills you up. Water is perfect for this, most commercial 'hydration' drinks are simply not worth it, and skimmed milk is, believe it or not, just about the best thing you can drink after exercise, as it rehydrates you, provides some protein, and some useful vitamins. I am not a guru on this though - a lot of my information on food comes from an excellent book on sports nutrition that I purchased when I still had some hope of turning myself into an athlete, and the rest from trainers I've had contact with at a couple of gyms. |
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I struggle with food addiction. I go to a 12-step program and have a sponsor but have not had sustained abstinence for a while now. For me that means bouts of binge eating which makes losing weight difficult. I have lost 30 lbs total since January but it's been a slow process.
Right now I'm working on using coping skills instead of running to food when I'm stressed. My eating plan is based on counting calories and staying away from food triggers. For exercise I'm walking 3 or 4 days a week in my neighborhood. There are a lot of other folks out walking so it feels safe. This is a great thread. Thanks for sharing everyone. |
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Hey, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That is very impressive Wrangler!
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