Losing Weight!

butterflydreamer · 07-02-2007, 02:06 PM

I weigh 165 lbs. and 5''2' height. I'm an 31 yr.old, attractive, single mother. I've had 4 children c-section and want lose some weight. Ideal is 20 lbs.

I have been eating healthier and exercising daily. I have lost 10 lbs in the last 3 mths. from doing this.

Is there any other way to help my weight lose? Does any one have suggestions for me?

Thank you!

Ash · 07-02-2007, 02:40 PM

Sounds like you're doing just fine. A gradual change is better than a sudden one. It generally requires a change in lifestyle to stay how you want to be, so that also means a long period of eating healthily and exercising get's into some very good maintainable habits. Just keep up what you're doing.

HealingHandsWarmHeart · 07-02-2007, 02:42 PM

i have been dieting myself and having a lot of success.

I have been doing some reading on ways to eat ..and different food varieties..

One thing that i think has definitely helped my weight loss thus far is ..instead of having 3 meals a day ..i eat 6-8 small meals between 100-200 calories.. i'm never hungry and i am making much healthier food choices.

Great job on the 10lbs!! I know how much blood sweat and tears goes into every single lb!!

How have you been losing weight? are you on any kind of a plan?

IGotAGoldStar · 07-02-2007, 02:48 PM

Good Job! I am on the NEVER ENDING diet myself. My doctor suggested a 2 day juice fast to cleanse the colon and jump start my diet. I lost like 7 lbs just doing that and it was easier to eat less afterwards.... until the vacation that killed it all.

Maybe that would work for you?

zippitt · 07-02-2007, 02:49 PM

If you are just looking to lose 20 pounds don't sweat it, the next 10 will come off in time just doing as you are now.

The only real trick to losing weight is burning more calories then you take in, well without starving yourself. Usually eating multiple meals with enough balance in carbs, protein, and good fats should do the trick. Obviously get your vitamins too, stay away from fruit and stick to veggies.

HealingHandsWarmHeart · 07-02-2007, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippitt

If you are just looking to lose 20 pounds don't sweat it, the next 10 will come off in time just doing as you are now.

The only real trick to losing weight is burning more calories then you take in, well without starving yourself. Usually eating multiple meals with enough balance in carbs, protein, and good fats should do the trick. Obviously get your vitamins too, stay away from fruit and stick to veggies.

No fruit? why?

some fruit or all fruit?

Dev007 · 07-02-2007, 03:25 PM

sounds like you are doing great. Congrats!!

Just losing 10 pounds makes you feel so much better doesn't it?

Keep up the good work. You will get your 20 pound goal soon enough.

zippitt · 07-02-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HealingHandsWarmHeart

No fruit? why?

some fruit or all fruit?

If someone is really trying to cut calories you want to avoid fruit because of the natural sugar fructose. While not as bad a process sugar a lot of people who diet tend to thing it's okay to eat a lot of fruit. Don't get me wrong, fruit is great for you otherwise. It's a great alternative to candy or other sweets and are loaded with nutrients your body needs.

Fortunately the same nutrients can be found in other food sources without all the calories.

HealingHandsWarmHeart · 07-02-2007, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippitt

If someone is really trying to cut calories you want to avoid fruit because of the natural sugar fructose. While not as bad a process sugar a lot of people who diet tend to thing it's okay to eat a lot of fruit. Don't get me wrong, fruit is great for you otherwise. It's a great alternative to candy or other sweets and are loaded with nutrients your body needs.

Fortunately the same nutrients can be found in other food sources without all the calories.

wouldn't it matter the time of day you eat fruit.. for instance.. i wouldn't go and have an orange right before bed..but as an afternoon snack ... i think an orange, peach or grapes are an ideal diet snack?

Please don't get me wrong .. i'm not arguing in the least.... but what other low fat low cal option is there besides fruit?

sidehop · 07-02-2007, 06:44 PM

I started eating oatmeal, absolutely hated in the past but now mix scrambled egg whites and some ham/sausage. It keeps me full for at least three hours with 1/2 cup which is very rare since I get hungry at least every 1.5~2 hrs!

Healthy carbs = Feeling fuller longer

Congrats on losing 10 lbs butterfly!

07-02-2007, 02:06 PM	#1
butterflydreamer Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 24	Losing Weight! I weigh 165 lbs. and 5''2' height. I'm an 31 yr.old, attractive, single mother. I've had 4 children c-section and want lose some weight. Ideal is 20 lbs. I have been eating healthier and exercising daily. I have lost 10 lbs in the last 3 mths. from doing this. Is there any other way to help my weight lose? Does any one have suggestions for me? Thank you!

07-02-2007, 02:40 PM	#2
Ash Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Age: 46 Posts: 1,868	Sounds like you're doing just fine. A gradual change is better than a sudden one. It generally requires a change in lifestyle to stay how you want to be, so that also means a long period of eating healthily and exercising get's into some very good maintainable habits. Just keep up what you're doing. __________________ Wisdom can come with youth ... my friends here prove it everyday.

07-02-2007, 02:42 PM	#3
HealingHandsWarmHeart Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Gender: Female Age: 37 Posts: 2,601	i have been dieting myself and having a lot of success. I have been doing some reading on ways to eat ..and different food varieties.. One thing that i think has definitely helped my weight loss thus far is ..instead of having 3 meals a day ..i eat 6-8 small meals between 100-200 calories.. i'm never hungry and i am making much healthier food choices. Great job on the 10lbs!! I know how much blood sweat and tears goes into every single lb!! How have you been losing weight? are you on any kind of a plan? __________________ “Nobody can hurt me without my permission.” ~ Ghandi

07-02-2007, 02:48 PM	#4
IGotAGoldStar Offline Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Between Canada and Mexico Gender: None Specified Posts: 52	Good Job! I am on the NEVER ENDING diet myself. My doctor suggested a 2 day juice fast to cleanse the colon and jump start my diet. I lost like 7 lbs just doing that and it was easier to eat less afterwards.... until the vacation that killed it all. Maybe that would work for you?

07-02-2007, 02:49 PM	#5
zippitt Offline Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 33 Posts: 308	If you are just looking to lose 20 pounds don't sweat it, the next 10 will come off in time just doing as you are now. The only real trick to losing weight is burning more calories then you take in, well without starving yourself. Usually eating multiple meals with enough balance in carbs, protein, and good fats should do the trick. Obviously get your vitamins too, stay away from fruit and stick to veggies.

07-02-2007, 03:25 PM	#7
Dev007 Offline Bronze Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 213	sounds like you are doing great. Congrats!! Just losing 10 pounds makes you feel so much better doesn't it? Keep up the good work. You will get your 20 pound goal soon enough.

07-02-2007, 06:44 PM	#10
sidehop Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH USA Gender: Male Posts: 1,599	I started eating oatmeal, absolutely hated in the past but now mix scrambled egg whites and some ham/sausage. It keeps me full for at least three hours with 1/2 cup which is very rare since I get hungry at least every 1.5~2 hrs! Healthy carbs = Feeling fuller longer Congrats on losing 10 lbs butterfly!