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Drink a BUNCH of water--I've had some weight gain, but mine's thyroid and BC pill-based, so I can't really give you the same advice. Myfitnesspal.com is a great resource, though, and it makes you more aware of what you're eating--which is an excellent first step.
Ugh I packed on a couple of pounds this summer too :( I'm not sure what happened, I was on a really good eating and workout plan since April. In the beginning of June I went to visit my sister in MN for 5 days and I just never got back on track. I had great plans to start up P90X again this past monday, but unfortunately I fell when on a walk with my friend and my dog. Now I have to wait for this nasty scab on my knee to heal before I can begin working out again.
The worst part? I have a half marathon to run in 3 weeks that I am so not prepared for!!
Anways, say no to any and all diet pills, all they do is make you lose water weight and screw up your metabolism.
I am a huge advocate of meal planning and packing all your lunches. If you know what you will be eating all week it is hard to make excuses. I try to have everything washed and cut up and ready to go on the weekends so during the week I can make meals faster.
Workout wise I schedule it into my iCal to remind me what I'm doing when. I've used a number of different workout programs including: Wii Active, Couch to 5K, 30 Day Shred, and P90X. I love Wii Active and C25K, and I'm working on loving P90x :p
@Statutory Grape: I just signed up for that website! It looks really helpful. Thanks so much!
@babyboo: I was mainly kidding about the diet pills, unless there's some miraculous one out there haha. But yeah, I don't know what happened. I was happy with my body for the first time in years and I just let it go I guess. I actually purchased the 30 Day Shred and did it for a few days and definitely felt the burn, but then got busy and kept forgetting to do it. I need to get back on track though! I think I may start that back up. Thanks for the suggestions! Good luck with your weight loss goals as well!
I also forgot about logging all the food I eat! I have an iphone so I use the LoseIt! app (which is free). At first it is annoying to input all your food, but it stores everything for you so the more you use it the easier it gets. I use Spark Recipes to figure out the nutrition of all my recipes too.
@babyboo: That sounds like a good idea too! I have an Ipod Touch, so if I may can try that app too!
Make just one change today that will help you reach your goals. Schedule in exercise and make it happen. Just 45 minutes 3-4 times a week is all you really need, if you stick with it. That's not a lot of time, if you think about it.
Start making better food choices and drink lots of water. If you can eat less processed foods and just stick with 'real' food choices, you'll start seeing a lot of change in no time!
@oracle: It's really not that much time at all! I've just got to make myself do it. I've been drinking tons of water today & I started my day 1 of my 30 day shred, so today has been productive! Thanks for the advice!
Sometimes buying new workout clothes can help? Like, "Yay! A new outfit to wear!" I know I'm always more motivated to run when I get a new pair of running shoes.
I've gotten kind of addicted to the Exercise TV channel on our digital cable tier - I love having options for working out, because I can get really bored doing the same thing day after day. Plus, you can work out in your own living room!
@lilybay: I agree! I bought several new workout clothes the other day and I'll admit I was pretty excited to wear them! lol & I purchased the new Reebok Easytones, so that's motivating! Thanks :)
The hardest part is starting the routine. sometimes it helps to have a little motivation (perhaps the FI can join you in encouraging you and working out with you, or a close friend with the same goal). Once you're in a routine, it's much easier to stick with. I would totally reccomend P90X; however I would not follow the exact program, rather than just doing whatever tape you feel like per day. If you follow the program it consumes your life. Also if you don't have time for an hour, then just make sure you get in some sort of physical activity (walking a dog, going up and down your stairs a couple times extra). I am also a firm believer of packing your meals, and planning it out. It's hard to deviate from that if you have it scheduled. Also don't deprive yourself. It's okay to have that ice cream or cookie, just stick with a small portion. I would also reccomend 6 small meals a day versus your standard 3 main meals. It keeps your metabolism working extra since your constantly feeding yourself rather than having those lulls between meals. Plus you feel like you're eating all day so you don't feel like you're missing something. Hope this helps!
I'm pretty overweight and recently went to the doctor for it. I've been stuck at a stand still and have been working out and eating right and still frustration of not being able to loose the weight.. My doctor perscribed Phentermine to me (generic for Adipex) and I've dropped 20+ pounds so far in two months, which is great for me! She also suggested Vitamin B, said for women trying to loose weight, vitamin B can help. My favorite workout is playing Just Dance on the Wii! I may look a little goofy to anyone looking in our windows, but I really get into it so I can get a good workout out of it, and it is FUN!!!
I've gained a lot of weight since 2008 (when I met my SO) because I gain weight when I'm happy and lose when I'm sad/stressed.
I've been steadily working out, as well as cooking for myself more. I used to stop and get something after work or class, but now, I cook on Sunday and eat all that I cooked, through the week. I also drink more water and watch my calories. Breakfast helps too. I have to force it down at 6:30am, but it's worth it.
I find that setting small goals (like number of times to work out in a week or a month, or number of miles or minutes to put in on the treadmill, etc.) and then giving myself a present (new workout clothes, expensive soap or lotion, new downloads for my iPod, etc.) keeps me going. We are saving a lot for the wedding, so even $10 for my favorite bodywash is an extra purchase I would not normally allow myself to make, but I consider it my reward and part of my fitness plan, so I do it. You need to choose somehting you REALLY want though, and you cna't make it something to eat (although sometimes when I'm running all I can think about are chocolate milkshakes).
You also might try posting a picture of your dress (or any wedding dress, if you live with your FH and want to keep yours a secret from him) on the fridge or snack cupboard, to remind yourself to stay away from the bad choices. It's the inspiration board idea: seeing the object all the time is going to help you reach your goal of looking your best on your special day.
stock up on plenty of fruits and vegetables, and bring more of these snacks than you think you'll eat in a day along with you, just in case. that way, you'll avoid the temptation to eat junk when you get hungry.
This may or may not be helpful to you but when I need a shove off the couch I'll read fitness magazines and go straight to the weight loss success stories and I'm up and exercising, works everytime time! Women's Health.com has a whole section devoted to those stories, maybe give it a shot... read one a day even.
Well the good news for you is that you still have time. I want to be 10 lbs. thinner (give or take) by October 16 but that apparently is not going to happen. I have consistently lost and maintained weight in past year and a half or so; however, I have only lost 1 lb. since setting my wedding date in May. I thought that would be a piece of cake to lose 10 lbs. in 5 months. For some reason I got more lazy. I think it’s the stress of wedding planning. It makes me too tired to get on my treadmill and I have been so busy lately that my normal exercise routine has been affected. I also work full time and I am currently finishing up my last two classes (for my bachelors degree) at a JC. I thought my wedding would be a great motivator, but somehow I am not doing what needs to be done. Luckily I have not gained weight thanks to the little exercising I do, but I am so not close to my goal and it looks like it’s not happening. It makes me furious with myself. We are going to Maui and I am not happy with the way I look in my bathing suit. Thank god my dress looks good at least. I just know that when the one month mark hits, I will be on the treadmill daily and I will diet like there's no tomorrow. I'm such a procrastinator.
Anyways, your fiancé loves you as is. Losing some weight is not going to change that. I just hope it makes you feel better that you are not alone.
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I'm sure some of you bees can relate. The past few months I've definitely noticed my pants fitting a little tighter. It's saddening to say the least. I know it's all the stress of working full time, going back to school full time and planning a wedding. I don't eat as well as I should nor do I exercise as often as I should, but that MUST change. I am determined to lose weight now. I was so happy with my weight about a year ago. I have gained almost 10 lbs the past few months which may not seem like much, but it's enough to make me lose a lot of confidence :[
What are some good tips to stay motivated? Also, any particular diets/exercise regimens you have tried that have proven successful? Any diet pills that have helped you in your regimen?
I need some support ladies! Thanks in advance :)