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toolips

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I'm been very ashamed of myself, i kinda gave up. going on vacation at an all inclusive resort didn't help. but fortunately/unfortunately my weight has stayed the same.

now i tried swimming with a friend. it's alright. also i tried going on the tredmill for awhile. but i've realized none of these things motivate me.

i've been doing some research and decided that "curves" might work best for me. has anyone tried it? if so what did you think?

i'm actually really looking forward to starting this. i go in tomorrow.
 
another question.
I work at a liquor store 3 times a week, mondays include beer orders which include a LOT of lifting/walking/putting things down. i tend to work up a sweat with that and it can last anywhere from 30 min - 3 hours. wednesdays are generally slow so i don't do much, just work cash. fridays are liquor orders so again its alot of lifting and walking and stocking.

If i went to curves 2-3 times a week, and the other days just focused on working, would this help? or should i try to throw in exta cardio?
 
Anything that you like and will continue to do will work! As long as you are moving you are burning more calories than sitting still. Let me know how you like Curves I am curious about it.
What other things do you like to do? I really like going to group fitness classes (especially step and dance type ones)
I personally find it works best if I make small changes and then build to where I want to be. In other words - don't do to much at one time or you risk dropping out.
If you are able you should also take a look at your nutrition - that and exercise are very important in being healthy.
 
ijustwannabefit said:
Anything that you like and will continue to do will work! As long as you are moving you are burning more calories than sitting still. Let me know how you like Curves I am curious about it.
What other things do you like to do? I really like going to group fitness classes (especially step and dance type ones)
I personally find it works best if I make small changes and then build to where I want to be. In other words - don't do to much at one time or you risk dropping out.
If you are able you should also take a look at your nutrition - that and exercise are very important in being healthy.
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from what i researched, curves encourages you not to start REALLY dieting till after a month of getting into their routine, due to the body going in shock and the success rate dropping by being overwhelmed. i've also learned that you mainly lose inches from curves but not much weight because its strength training i guess haha :) but im fine with losing inches. some people lost 12 inches in 2 months.

unfortunately i dont like doing much. but my sister and mom are joining me with Curves. so we'll hopefully all motivate each other. it's mainly made for very non-active people - which is me (other than my job).

I will make a weight loss diary with the monthy weigh-ins and measurings and i'll be sure to let you know how it goes!
also i hate hate hate vegetables (ugh) and dont like fruits much which makes dieting really hard for me. but i plan on drinking v8 and having yogurt and stuff.


sorry this was so long! im just really excited and motivated and wanna share it with someone :)
 
hey, so i went in and signed up. didn't excercise though but they were really nice and made me feel really comfortable. the workout system looks amazing and it was mostly older women which made me feel more comfortable (i'm 20)
but they took my measurments which were a little worse than i thought! but like i said, in a month i'll make a weight loss diary and update it with my weigh-ins and measurments :)
 
Hi toolips, and welcome :)

Although the people at Curves don't want you to start a diet straight away (I don't see why, to be honest), is it worthwhile starting to write down what you eat, how many calories are in it, and how they compare to how many calories you need to maintain/ lose weight? (useful tool for doing that here: ) If you go along with their advice, sure, don't be strict right away, but I don't see anything wrong with making a few swaps for lower calorie/ healthier items (for example, one of the first things I did was swap muesli for porridge/ oatmeal- much lower calorie and more filling), and seeing how that goes, before beginning a diet in earnest.
 
amy1985 said:
Hi toolips, and welcome :)

Although the people at Curves don't want you to start a diet straight away (I don't see why, to be honest), is it worthwhile starting to write down what you eat, how many calories are in it, and how they compare to how many calories you need to maintain/ lose weight? (useful tool for doing that here: ) If you go along with their advice, sure, don't be strict right away, but I don't see anything wrong with making a few swaps for lower calorie/ healthier items (for example, one of the first things I did was swap muesli for porridge/ oatmeal- much lower calorie and more filling), and seeing how that goes, before beginning a diet in earnest.
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yes i agree. i talked to her about it and she said i can start dieting whenever i want, but to go at my pace because she help me set my goals and she said she's going to help me reach them. she has a diet plan where i can eat what i want just in moderation. im going to lose the sugar in my coffee and cream. and i dont like cereal but i love oatmeal so that's a plus :)
im going to cut down my portions and eat more veges just to get started.
but i know me, and if i start too many things at once, i'll get unmotivated.
 
So i worked out for the first time, and the trainer was amazing. taught me the machines and really made sure i sweat. she encouraged me and kept saying "you're doing awesome jen! you're a natural" which made me more confident and feel good.
so far i love curves, i feel great.
 
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