how in the world are other people making this weight lose thing happen. I guess the problem with me is the eating. I'm not huge but my bmi is too high for my frame and honestly I just don't like the extra jiggle I have everywhere. As crazy as this may sound I want to lose weight but I don't want to have to shop all over again. I'm a sahm and just can't imagine spending too much money on restocking my closet. On the other hand losing the weight is so important to my health. So here's the deal. I try to minimize my portions and I can but I'll keep eating small portions to the point that I'll eat the what would be a large portion and a half. I can try to eat high fiber snacks like nuts but when I get bored I eat. I just started back working out and I'm a little nervous. I'm nervous not to lose the weight. I'm nervous about looking the same a month from now. I just don't want to face failure concerning this thing. I've heard that you start to visibly see your weightloss around the 6th week but I worked out before for 3 months straight (6 days a week) and was left flat. I want to lose about 20-30 lbs max and that sounds like a huge # but that's the figure that will put me in the safe bmi #. Right now I wear a size 10-12 but I think I'd like to wear a 6. I know someone out there has faced some of the issues I have what would you suggest.
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carolyn122162
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Welcome to Cathe! I think most of us here struggle with the same issues. A great body is built with 80% nutrition and the rest with
exercise and genetics. What goes in your mouth is so very important. I have discovered a book thru reading Cathe's forums which has totally changed the way I eat. It is call "The Eat-Clean Diet" by
Tosca Reno. It is a basic, no nonsense, common sense approach to healthy eating and weight loss. It is no a diet but a lifestyle change. The book also has reciepes for some yummy meals.
I am into my second week of clean eating and I have definitely noticed changes. Not quite as jiggly and actually feeling like I am toning up. I follow Cathe's rotations for my workouts so I don;t overwork any body parts. Remember it does take time to get your desired results, but well worth it!
Good Luck,
Carolyn
exercise and genetics. What goes in your mouth is so very important. I have discovered a book thru reading Cathe's forums which has totally changed the way I eat. It is call "The Eat-Clean Diet" by
Tosca Reno. It is a basic, no nonsense, common sense approach to healthy eating and weight loss. It is no a diet but a lifestyle change. The book also has reciepes for some yummy meals.
I am into my second week of clean eating and I have definitely noticed changes. Not quite as jiggly and actually feeling like I am toning up. I follow Cathe's rotations for my workouts so I don;t overwork any body parts. Remember it does take time to get your desired results, but well worth it!
Good Luck,
Carolyn
Hi There!
Let's admit it. Change is hard! Instead of focusing on shopping 4 dress sizes smaller or how many pounds you want to lose, why not focus on more immediate, short term goals. Baby steps. ;-)
My diet isn't the greatest. So, I'm probably not the best person to give you advice. Instead of a major overhaul in diet, I took smaller steps. I stopped drinking soda and drink water only. Instead of two large coffees with extra cream, I only drink one large coffee with extra cream. I doubt I'll take the extra cream away in this lifetime. ;-) I can live with that!
I try not to look at exercising as an option or a means to a weight goal. Working out has other benefits that can include weight loss. I love how much stronger I am now. The extra energy I have can be spent playing with my kids. And, I don't feel out of breath doing basic chores.
You may want to try a basic workout rotation instead one all planned out for you. Write down a rotation for the week for the dvds you own. Try to keep the workouts varied with steady state cardio (walking), HIIT, upper body weights, lower body workouts, step workouts, kickboxing workouts, stretching, and an all important rest day.
Make a to-do list (weed garden, hem a dress, etc..) and a list of fun things you like to do (read a book, paint your toenails, join a check-in, write a letter to an old friend, learn a new language, etc). Whenever you're bored, reach for your list instead of that snack. Keep yourself busy and your mind more agreeably fixed.
Minor changes really do add up over time. I look at these baby steps as living better than I did yesterday, last week or month. And it's easier for me to incorporate smaller changes into my lifestyle longterm than to jump into chaos.
Blessings on your journey!
Wendy
Let's admit it. Change is hard! Instead of focusing on shopping 4 dress sizes smaller or how many pounds you want to lose, why not focus on more immediate, short term goals. Baby steps. ;-)
My diet isn't the greatest. So, I'm probably not the best person to give you advice. Instead of a major overhaul in diet, I took smaller steps. I stopped drinking soda and drink water only. Instead of two large coffees with extra cream, I only drink one large coffee with extra cream. I doubt I'll take the extra cream away in this lifetime. ;-) I can live with that!
I try not to look at exercising as an option or a means to a weight goal. Working out has other benefits that can include weight loss. I love how much stronger I am now. The extra energy I have can be spent playing with my kids. And, I don't feel out of breath doing basic chores.
You may want to try a basic workout rotation instead one all planned out for you. Write down a rotation for the week for the dvds you own. Try to keep the workouts varied with steady state cardio (walking), HIIT, upper body weights, lower body workouts, step workouts, kickboxing workouts, stretching, and an all important rest day.
Make a to-do list (weed garden, hem a dress, etc..) and a list of fun things you like to do (read a book, paint your toenails, join a check-in, write a letter to an old friend, learn a new language, etc). Whenever you're bored, reach for your list instead of that snack. Keep yourself busy and your mind more agreeably fixed.
Minor changes really do add up over time. I look at these baby steps as living better than I did yesterday, last week or month. And it's easier for me to incorporate smaller changes into my lifestyle longterm than to jump into chaos.
Blessings on your journey!
Wendy
ShyWolf
Cathlete
It's always a bit nerve racking to start a new habit but just start and do it slow and steady.
I'm also a SAHM and once I decided that I had enough of being heavy and wanting to have some energy to enjoy my life I started slowly. It also didn't help seeing how fat I had let myself get via seeing a photo of myself - that kick started me into high gear.
I joined Weight Watchers online as I'm not a meetings person to get a grip on my eating and learn portion control then I started that very same day back to working out with Cathe.
It wasn't easy but within 9 months people who had not seen me in while didn't recognize me and within 14 months I got to my goal weight and became a Lifetimer with WW (by then I joined meetings to get LifeTime status)
I lost 50 pounds but doing it 'Slow & Steady' it was hard as my hubby felt threatened by my new body and outlook on life. I made that goal in 2004 and with dealing with a 5# rebound weight (due to depression on losing my father to cancer in '05 which I have lost already) I feel great!
Buying a new wardrobe in smaller sizes was exhilarating. I went from a very tight size 12 to a comfortable size 4 and best of all my husband came around and is very proud of my accomplishment as he now brags about my journey to his buddies and he enjoys showing me off.
Getting started will be the best thing you can give to yourself and your family.
I'm happier and my kids see that as well.
I hope by reading this will help you get motivated because it has to come from within on the changes you want to see in yourself.
Best of luck!
I'm also a SAHM and once I decided that I had enough of being heavy and wanting to have some energy to enjoy my life I started slowly. It also didn't help seeing how fat I had let myself get via seeing a photo of myself - that kick started me into high gear.
I joined Weight Watchers online as I'm not a meetings person to get a grip on my eating and learn portion control then I started that very same day back to working out with Cathe.
It wasn't easy but within 9 months people who had not seen me in while didn't recognize me and within 14 months I got to my goal weight and became a Lifetimer with WW (by then I joined meetings to get LifeTime status)
I lost 50 pounds but doing it 'Slow & Steady' it was hard as my hubby felt threatened by my new body and outlook on life. I made that goal in 2004 and with dealing with a 5# rebound weight (due to depression on losing my father to cancer in '05 which I have lost already) I feel great!
Buying a new wardrobe in smaller sizes was exhilarating. I went from a very tight size 12 to a comfortable size 4 and best of all my husband came around and is very proud of my accomplishment as he now brags about my journey to his buddies and he enjoys showing me off.
Getting started will be the best thing you can give to yourself and your family.
I'm happier and my kids see that as well.
I hope by reading this will help you get motivated because it has to come from within on the changes you want to see in yourself.
Best of luck!
CollinsMom
Cathlete
Welcome to Cathe and good luck in your journey!!
I agree with all of the above posters. I especially love Wendy's idea of "the list."
Weight loss is not rocket science, but it is hard work, and takes sacrifice. Bottom line -- fewer calories taken in, more calories going out.
I want to say that after my son was born, I was left with a LOT of weight -- I gained about 65 pounds in pregnancy. A few months after his birth, I had lost about half of that, and had to buckle down and do some hard work for the other half. BUT, by the time my son was 9 months old, I was back to pre-preg weight.
Cathe is wonderful if you are looking for someone knew in your life, fitness wise. But the basic idea is to get moving, however you like. You also need to rrrreeeaaalllllllly control the eating. I know, not what you wanted to hear, but it's the truth.
Good luck and don't hesitate to come back for advice and support.
I agree with all of the above posters. I especially love Wendy's idea of "the list."
Weight loss is not rocket science, but it is hard work, and takes sacrifice. Bottom line -- fewer calories taken in, more calories going out.
I want to say that after my son was born, I was left with a LOT of weight -- I gained about 65 pounds in pregnancy. A few months after his birth, I had lost about half of that, and had to buckle down and do some hard work for the other half. BUT, by the time my son was 9 months old, I was back to pre-preg weight.
Cathe is wonderful if you are looking for someone knew in your life, fitness wise. But the basic idea is to get moving, however you like. You also need to rrrreeeaaalllllllly control the eating. I know, not what you wanted to hear, but it's the truth.
Good luck and don't hesitate to come back for advice and support.
Tracey M
Cathlete
I've been there...you CAN do it!
When I decided I was serious about losing weight I had been inactive for 5 years, no exercise or sports. I had no idea how many calories I was consuming a day. I downloaded a calorie diary to my desktop and the rest is history. I really was clueless about the calorie content in food. Once I got my intake under control and added exercise the lbs melted off. I lost 60 lbs in 6 months! I've maintained for 18 months by continuing to log my calories and exercising. I agree with the above poster that you have to get the eating under control; while nuts are great for you they are loaded with calories so watch your portion size. Also invest in a food scale; you'd be shocked at how small an ounce of peanuts is!
When I decided I was serious about losing weight I had been inactive for 5 years, no exercise or sports. I had no idea how many calories I was consuming a day. I downloaded a calorie diary to my desktop and the rest is history. I really was clueless about the calorie content in food. Once I got my intake under control and added exercise the lbs melted off. I lost 60 lbs in 6 months! I've maintained for 18 months by continuing to log my calories and exercising. I agree with the above poster that you have to get the eating under control; while nuts are great for you they are loaded with calories so watch your portion size. Also invest in a food scale; you'd be shocked at how small an ounce of peanuts is!
Imafitnessfreak
Cathlete
You'll still need to tally up the calories on the scale. The scale is a great way to see what portion sizes really are!
Don't confuse hunger with other things...like boredom, thirst or fatigue.
As for the fear of failure...if you are willing to commit to making lifestyle changes and accepting the idea that healthy living is a constant journey, then there is no such thing as failure. We all get derailed from time to time for various reasons...but there is never a question of getting back on track. What I mean is, I know I will eat something unhealthy along the way but I also know that I will eat healthy the majority of the time. Just try to get that "majority" to grow from 50% of the time, then 60%, then 70%, then 80%...so on.
One change at a time! Once it feels second nature, add another change.
Don't confuse hunger with other things...like boredom, thirst or fatigue.
As for the fear of failure...if you are willing to commit to making lifestyle changes and accepting the idea that healthy living is a constant journey, then there is no such thing as failure. We all get derailed from time to time for various reasons...but there is never a question of getting back on track. What I mean is, I know I will eat something unhealthy along the way but I also know that I will eat healthy the majority of the time. Just try to get that "majority" to grow from 50% of the time, then 60%, then 70%, then 80%...so on.
One change at a time! Once it feels second nature, add another change.