• Thought of the day: If you are what you eat - Then why don't I look like a Doner Kebab???
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51 Comment(s).

Posted by Mary Stella:

Just keep doing what you're doing and you'll see the weight drop off. Good luck!

Tuesday, March 21st 2006 @ 6:24 PM

Posted by exercisegirl:

Thanks for stopping by, and way to go for wanting to get in shape.

My tips would be this:

Eat five small meals a day

All meals should be small

eat every 4 hours

Make sure your plate is colorful. If it's all one color you're missing something and having to much of something else.

Everything should be palm size portions.

Take your measurements and weigh in only once a week

Think of this as a lifestyle change NOT a diet...You are changing the way to live, eat and exercise.

Things to eat:

Chicken, Tuna, white fish,
Veggies
fruit
Whole wheat breads, long grain rice
Yogurts, cottage cheese
Peanuts, almonds
Oatmeal
LOTSA water

Things to avoid:
No soda, chips, butter, oils and condiments, cheese, crackers...Anything
fat free, Just try to eat fresh everything and you will drop the weight so fast...Get some regular exercise and lift weights and you'll be fit and fabulous in NO time at all!!

You should probably cut out alcohol for awhile too, until you get to a good place and can figure the calories in what your drinking.

You can also find a professional near you to see the calories you should be consuming for your body weight and lifestyle. Best of luck, you can do it!!!!

Wednesday, March 22nd 2006 @ 6:40 AM

Posted by Ellie:

The key is in your objective. If you want to lose weight, then your objective is already wrong. You should be wanting to get fit. Chuck the scales. That's the first thing that should go. Then examine your diet and your exercise plan. Get out there. Don't do exercises that bore you. What gets you fired? Rugby? Cycling? Skating? Do the activity that you can set goals for or activities that you can enjoy by yourself or with friends. As for diet, whatever it is that you eat, include lots of greens and substitute snacks with fruits. As long as you enjoy the exercise and not worry so much about weight weight weight, you won't need to worry about determination. Once the activity becomes a part of your lifestyle, you'll see the changes take place. Just remember. Focus on enjoying yourself first and worry about result later :). hope this helps

Wednesday, March 22nd 2006 @ 6:47 AM

Posted by jennifer macaire:

Keep up the good work!!
And remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so a chubby, out of shape person will weigh less than a slim, muscular person!
And good luck - it sounds like you're doing great!

Thursday, March 23rd 2006 @ 7:20 AM

Posted by Ann Magrs:

I was just gonna say maybe you have lost fat but gained muscle. also you need to consider your body shape. A lot of women who weigh more than me are a size 14 but i am a 16 cos i am a funny shape. If you feel better (not out of breath on stairs etc) then its working - ignore the scales. you should know that your weight is often no reflection of your health! I lost a lot of weight very quickly and it had nothing to do with me getting more healthy!!
Good luck but dont make your life miserable, and dont be on a diet when you come here - i can only cook lasagne hahaha!!

Friday, March 24th 2006 @ 12:07 PM

Posted by Rainbow:

Have a good week!

Monday, March 27th 2006 @ 3:07 AM

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