tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792548812526475962.post2191911169060425303..comments2023-07-10T08:02:23.942-07:00Comments on Skinny under my fat: How much have you lost in a year?Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06937719392988465669noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792548812526475962.post-52851956531522276202009-05-20T21:16:23.298-07:002009-05-20T21:16:23.298-07:00Michelle, I just want to say...
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
...Michelle, I just want to say...<br /><br />YOU CAN DO IT!!!<br /><br />I fall off the wagon frequently, but my best weight loss yielded 30 lbs in 6 weeks. How I did it:<br /><br />I did cardio daily using High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).<br /><br />I did weight training 3x week (BFL style).<br /><br />I ate REALLY clean. I followed the Body for Life diet program, which is eating clean for 6 days and taking 1 day off.<br /><br />I actually like WW better, but I think that the great thing about the Body for Life diet was that I did not eat any processed food and I ate protein WITH carbs.<br /><br />I am 220ish right now and want to get down to 120...kshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12201064701178458053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792548812526475962.post-48193444630683933982009-05-20T19:46:58.774-07:002009-05-20T19:46:58.774-07:00I started my weightloss journey a year ago. At th...I started my weightloss journey a year ago. At the time I was at 220<br />One year later I am at 165. My goal is 150. These last 20 lbs have been harder to lose than the 55 lbs I've already lost. How have I done this? I do a lower carb eating plan and walk and walk and walk. I am very happy with my progress so far. I have gone from a size 18+ to a size 10! That is something to get excited about.IdaRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626278891772044707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792548812526475962.post-51544316410965878952009-05-20T13:45:14.902-07:002009-05-20T13:45:14.902-07:00First time I lost 70 lbs in the first year and the...First time I lost 70 lbs in the first year and then 40 more in the next year( interrupted by a pregnancy). This time I lost 40 the first 5 months and then have been stalled out for about a year, playing with the same 5 pounds. I am dealing with a hormone disorder ( Poly cystic ovarian syndrome) AND going through menopause. I will turn 51 in two weeks, but i still keep plugging away. While the scale may not be moving at the speed i like, I am definitely healthier for my efforts and better equipped to deal with my own health challenges. Do not get hung up on the timing or that you are not the image of someone else. We are all individuals and you are 1000 percent better because of your efforts than you would be if you did nothing.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694756762570280051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5792548812526475962.post-2807707807841094632009-05-20T09:18:54.563-07:002009-05-20T09:18:54.563-07:00Hi Michelle!
I started my weight loss journey in ...Hi Michelle!<br /><br />I started my weight loss journey in Dec of '07. I have lost a total of 94# in 17 months. Slow and steady is good for me. Right now, I'm at 187# and my goal is 170#.<br /><br />I'm trying real hard this time to be realistic in my goals. I'm 43 and a mother of 6. My hips won't ever see a size 4 again. I'll be happy to fit comfortably in a size 10 or 12.<br /><br />What have I been doing? As far as food goes - I eat right, count calories, and drink lots of water. I don't really say no to any foods that I want(except caffeinated soda), but I make sure not to go over portion or binge(much). I have had times that I've gone off plan and it wasn't pretty. The big thing is that I don't beat myself up about it and get right back on plan.<br /><br />Exercise is something I always have to mix up. My body gets used to things quickly and I end up not seeing results after a month or 2. Right now, I'm running in place - no treadmill. While I'm doing that, I'll do handweights or boxing jabs to work the arms. I hate running, but running in place doesn't bother me. Go figure. I've also started to incorporate a new target area a week. This week is abs and I'm doing as many crunches as I can. Monday I did 250, Tuesday 325, today 375. I'm going to up it until I can do 500 or more a day. Next week, I'll concentrate on lunges or pushups, but also do some crunches - maybe not 500, but at least 250.<br /><br />But as far as exercise goes, I've done it all except join a gym. Walk, jog, elliptical, DVDs, running stairs, Sparkvideos, exercise ball - anything to keep my body from getting used to something. My favorite DVDs are Turbo Jam and 30 Day Shred. <br /><br />Good luck to you! Losing 100# in a year is do-able. For me, though, it's the slow and steady that's going to work in keeping the weight off.Shhhhhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577192088742330279noreply@blogger.com