How do I lose weight?

CrazyCJ · 06-12-2005, 06:23 AM

I've always had weight issues. When I was younger, I was always about twenty pounds over weight, because I didn't exercise and I didn't know how to eat right. In high school I started doing a little bit of aerobics every now and then, but I was always an emotional eater and somewhat of a binger.

In college, I gained the typical freshman fifteen. I am five eight with a pretty big frame (my grandma was six feet, my grandpa was six four, my dad is six two) and at my heaviest I was 180. After freshman year, I started jogging two miles every other day and over that summer I dropped twenty pounds. All through college I fluctuated as I found different fad diets to go through--atkins, the zone, I tried everything. I even tried fasting on the lemonade diet to 'detox', and I've done that a couple of times over the past few years.

Over the past year, my eating issues and new kinds of stresses and worries assisted in my development of bulimia. I've always been a binger, and last year I started purging. I've been working on this issue in therapy, so I'm not in immediate danger, and I've managed to curb the binging and purging this year.

Right now, I'm in a mode of 'no more dieting!' But I can't seem to get the results I want. I run four miles four times a week. I do yoga twice a week and weight endurance classes with dumbells and steps twice a week. I eat a lot of food because I get really hungry throughout the day, and I'm a waitress so I'm always around food. Right now I'm at 153 pounds, and I have a lot of belly fat, thigh fat, and butt fat. Maybe not a lot, maybe it's in my head, but the fact is, I want a super rock hard amazing body. I know that's technically unrealistic, but why? Why can't I figure out how to train my body so that it's incredible? I have the will and the determination, but every time I start feeling this way, I get the urge to go on Atkins to drop a quick ten pounds of water weight just so I don't feel so exhausted over my efforts, and I just want someone to give me some advice. How long does it take to lose weight the 'right' way? Is a diet like atkins the only way I'll be able to see my muscle definintion, because it's there. I'm super strong. I just have fat that I can't seem to get rid of. When I tell people I think I'm fat, they say I'm crazy and that I'm slender. But I've seen myself in a bikini and I know what it is to look great in a bikini, and I don't. So what am I supposed to do? Have I screwed up my metabolism with the fasting and the occasional atkins and the stress of trying to find a successful and maintainable plan? Do people with eating disorders really have distorted body image? I would love some insight.

Thanks.

**annie24** · 06-12-2005, 09:35 AM

Weightwatchers. I did it, and it's great - the weight stays off and they teach you healthy eating habits and how to identify the triggers that make you overeat. That plus weight-lifting at the gym - you'll have that rock-hard body in no time! Talk to a personal trainer and work out a fitness plan that's right for you. Good luck!

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reflectionlessmirror · 06-12-2005, 10:02 AM

Here is the most simple idea- eat only when you are really, truely hungry. Most overweights dont even know what it is to be truely hungry cause they are always eatting. Eat WHATEVER you want (not carot sticks) but you must stop when you have had enough. You will know when youhave had enough cause it will start to not taste as good as when you started eating. And DONT CLEAN YOUR PLATE! (even if mom told you to!) STOP WHEN YOU ARE SATISFIED!

Flora · 06-12-2005, 10:03 AM

I'm sure you realize that your weight is in the healthy weight range. I weigh 153 and am 5'9 so we are pretty close. If you want to learn how to lose weight the "right" way, stop expecting to see results so fast. Lose it slow. I realize this is hard when you so DESPERATELY want to lose weight. Girl, I was in your shoes. I used to work out 5-7 days a week. I actually weighed 163 then because I had so much muscle on my body. I was a lot leaner then I am now. Please please please don't obsess about your weight--you miss out on so much life when you think about it soo much. I feel like I lost a couple years of my life because of my weight obsession. And to answer your question, yes...people with eating disorders have distorted body images. I don't think Atkins is a healthy eating plan..I know it's effective, but it's not easy to maintain and your setting yourself up for yo-yoing...and this is damaging to the self esteem.

When I think i've put on a couple pounds I try walking more...keeping busier then usual and cutting back on the calories and inevitably I'll lose it in a matter of a few weeks. I still eat bread and pizza and other not so good for you stuff, but it's all about moderation. I used to panic when I would eat a slice of cheese...those days are over and now I enjoy my food and I enjoy life. I'll never be rock hard...and to be honest I would really rather spend my time on more important things then in the gym 6 days or staring in the mirror at the fat hanging off my rear. Life is too short. I'm sure you are beautiful the way you are. There are millions of people that would happily prance around in a bikini at the height/weight you are at.

darkblue · 06-12-2005, 01:26 PM

There are so many ways out there to lose weight nowadays.

You have to find the one right for you.

The one in which you are most comfortable with, will work best.

You may have a metabolism problem, Have you seen a doctor?

Your doctor may also be able to give you something which can help weight loss.

They will also be bluntly honest about 'how overweight' you really are.

Good Luck 'n Keep us posted

__________________________________________________ ___________
All love shifts and changes. I don't know if you can be wholeheartedly in love all the time.
Julie Andrews

CrazyCJ · 06-12-2005, 05:04 PM

thanks for all the advice guys. I just got back from another four mile run. I guess it's just going to take some time. I just don't understand how your weight can fluctuate four pounds over night. A few days ago I was weighing in at 149, and last night I was almost 154 again. I think I need to retire my scale, because it's driving me crazy.

Flora · 06-12-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCJ

thanks for all the advice guys. I just got back from another four mile run. I guess it's just going to take some time. I just don't understand how your weight can fluctuate four pounds over night. A few days ago I was weighing in at 149, and last night I was almost 154 again. I think I need to retire my scale, because it's driving me crazy.

There's a number of reasons why this happens. It could be the weight of your last fe meal depending on your digestion...you could be retaining water if you injected a bit too much salt or it's that time of the month.
It's completely normal. Throw away the scale. DO it.

06-12-2005, 06:23 AM	#1
CrazyCJ Offline Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8	Help with body issues...please? I've always had weight issues. When I was younger, I was always about twenty pounds over weight, because I didn't exercise and I didn't know how to eat right. In high school I started doing a little bit of aerobics every now and then, but I was always an emotional eater and somewhat of a binger. In college, I gained the typical freshman fifteen. I am five eight with a pretty big frame (my grandma was six feet, my grandpa was six four, my dad is six two) and at my heaviest I was 180. After freshman year, I started jogging two miles every other day and over that summer I dropped twenty pounds. All through college I fluctuated as I found different fad diets to go through--atkins, the zone, I tried everything. I even tried fasting on the lemonade diet to 'detox', and I've done that a couple of times over the past few years. Over the past year, my eating issues and new kinds of stresses and worries assisted in my development of bulimia. I've always been a binger, and last year I started purging. I've been working on this issue in therapy, so I'm not in immediate danger, and I've managed to curb the binging and purging this year. Right now, I'm in a mode of 'no more dieting!' But I can't seem to get the results I want. I run four miles four times a week. I do yoga twice a week and weight endurance classes with dumbells and steps twice a week. I eat a lot of food because I get really hungry throughout the day, and I'm a waitress so I'm always around food. Right now I'm at 153 pounds, and I have a lot of belly fat, thigh fat, and butt fat. Maybe not a lot, maybe it's in my head, but the fact is, I want a super rock hard amazing body. I know that's technically unrealistic, but why? Why can't I figure out how to train my body so that it's incredible? I have the will and the determination, but every time I start feeling this way, I get the urge to go on Atkins to drop a quick ten pounds of water weight just so I don't feel so exhausted over my efforts, and I just want someone to give me some advice. How long does it take to lose weight the 'right' way? Is a diet like atkins the only way I'll be able to see my muscle definintion, because it's there. I'm super strong. I just have fat that I can't seem to get rid of. When I tell people I think I'm fat, they say I'm crazy and that I'm slender. But I've seen myself in a bikini and I know what it is to look great in a bikini, and I don't. So what am I supposed to do? Have I screwed up my metabolism with the fasting and the occasional atkins and the stress of trying to find a successful and maintainable plan? Do people with eating disorders really have distorted body image? I would love some insight. Thanks.

06-12-2005, 10:02 AM	#3
reflectionlessmirror Offline Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: D- TOWN MICHIGAN (GO BLUE!) Posts: 264	Here is the most simple idea- eat only when you are really, truely hungry. Most overweights dont even know what it is to be truely hungry cause they are always eatting. Eat WHATEVER you want (not carot sticks) but you must stop when you have had enough. You will know when youhave had enough cause it will start to not taste as good as when you started eating. And DONT CLEAN YOUR PLATE! (even if mom told you to!) STOP WHEN YOU ARE SATISFIED! __________________ Fatty, fatty two by four; Cant fit through the kitchen door! (I am not fat by the way-people at work say this cause i am too skinny. Sarcasm is stupid)

06-12-2005, 01:26 PM	#5
darkblue Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland. Gender: Male Posts: 5,085	There are so many ways out there to lose weight nowadays. You have to find the one right for you. The one in which you are most comfortable with, will work best. You may have a metabolism problem, Have you seen a doctor? Your doctor may also be able to give you something which can help weight loss. They will also be bluntly honest about 'how overweight' you really are. Good Luck 'n Keep us posted __________________________________________________ ___________ All love shifts and changes. I don't know if you can be wholeheartedly in love all the time. Julie Andrews __________________ _________________ Aut vincere aut mori. "Whoever loves; becomes humble. Those who love have, so to speak, pawned a part of their narcissism." - Sigmund Freud Man is nothing else but that which he makes of himself. That is the first principle of existentialism - J.P. Sartre

06-12-2005, 09:35 AM	#2
annie24 Online Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 26,827	Weightwatchers. I did it, and it's great - the weight stays off and they teach you healthy eating habits and how to identify the triggers that make you overeat. That plus weight-lifting at the gym - you'll have that rock-hard body in no time! Talk to a personal trainer and work out a fitness plan that's right for you. Good luck! [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

06-12-2005, 10:03 AM	#4
Flora Offline Member Join Date: May 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 135	I'm sure you realize that your weight is in the healthy weight range. I weigh 153 and am 5'9 so we are pretty close. If you want to learn how to lose weight the "right" way, stop expecting to see results so fast. Lose it slow. I realize this is hard when you so DESPERATELY want to lose weight. Girl, I was in your shoes. I used to work out 5-7 days a week. I actually weighed 163 then because I had so much muscle on my body. I was a lot leaner then I am now. Please please please don't obsess about your weight--you miss out on so much life when you think about it soo much. I feel like I lost a couple years of my life because of my weight obsession. And to answer your question, yes...people with eating disorders have distorted body images. I don't think Atkins is a healthy eating plan..I know it's effective, but it's not easy to maintain and your setting yourself up for yo-yoing...and this is damaging to the self esteem. When I think i've put on a couple pounds I try walking more...keeping busier then usual and cutting back on the calories and inevitably I'll lose it in a matter of a few weeks. I still eat bread and pizza and other not so good for you stuff, but it's all about moderation. I used to panic when I would eat a slice of cheese...those days are over and now I enjoy my food and I enjoy life. I'll never be rock hard...and to be honest I would really rather spend my time on more important things then in the gym 6 days or staring in the mirror at the fat hanging off my rear. Life is too short. I'm sure you are beautiful the way you are. There are millions of people that would happily prance around in a bikini at the height/weight you are at.

06-12-2005, 05:04 PM	#6
CrazyCJ Offline Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8	thanks for all the advice guys. I just got back from another four mile run. I guess it's just going to take some time. I just don't understand how your weight can fluctuate four pounds over night. A few days ago I was weighing in at 149, and last night I was almost 154 again. I think I need to retire my scale, because it's driving me crazy.