Hi from Newbie
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Hi there!!
Actually I got on the scale finally this morning and did lose another 2 pounds so I'm not complaining.
I think the first ten were just "easy" in comparison to what the rest will be. You know when you first start really dieting and you lose like 7 or 8 pounds in one or two weeks then start to lose 1 or 2 pounds each week? Just makes it seem soooo much slower!!!!
So what am I doing? 1500 daily calorie intake max. I was doing the firm 5-6 times per week, various tapes. One day high cardio, next more weights. I slowed down on that a little just to not get totally burned out. Still lost the weight just from the diet though.
Allow myself 1 to 2 "cheat" days but not crazy cheat. This is the first true calorie counting diet I've ever really done and I must say that it does change your whole outlook on everything you put in your mouth!!! Regardless of the final outcome of this diet I have really trained myself into thinking of every single thing I eat which is a great thing!!
I've always been an excersizer but until the last few years never really had to watch what I ate. I just stayed at a healthy weight without much effort. I guess kids and life and hitting your 30's changes that theory
Starting weight 198, current weight 186.2.
I just have to realize that it takes time and that it's a slow process.
Actually I got on the scale finally this morning and did lose another 2 pounds so I'm not complaining.
I think the first ten were just "easy" in comparison to what the rest will be. You know when you first start really dieting and you lose like 7 or 8 pounds in one or two weeks then start to lose 1 or 2 pounds each week? Just makes it seem soooo much slower!!!!
So what am I doing? 1500 daily calorie intake max. I was doing the firm 5-6 times per week, various tapes. One day high cardio, next more weights. I slowed down on that a little just to not get totally burned out. Still lost the weight just from the diet though.
Allow myself 1 to 2 "cheat" days but not crazy cheat. This is the first true calorie counting diet I've ever really done and I must say that it does change your whole outlook on everything you put in your mouth!!! Regardless of the final outcome of this diet I have really trained myself into thinking of every single thing I eat which is a great thing!!
I've always been an excersizer but until the last few years never really had to watch what I ate. I just stayed at a healthy weight without much effort. I guess kids and life and hitting your 30's changes that theory
Starting weight 198, current weight 186.2.
I just have to realize that it takes time and that it's a slow process.
Michelley85
New member
Hey there! Yes... it does take time. But it's going to be SOOO worth it!
I went through the same thing... It seems like the weight was coming off at an awesome pace and now it has slowed since I entered the 180s. I really think the 180s are out to get me... like they won't let me pass through!! hahaha. But I'll push through it.
Good luck to you and welcome!
I went through the same thing... It seems like the weight was coming off at an awesome pace and now it has slowed since I entered the 180s. I really think the 180s are out to get me... like they won't let me pass through!! hahaha. But I'll push through it.
Good luck to you and welcome!
Michelley85
New member
Yeah... and it's way longer when it's only 1-1.5 lbs a week.
ChefChiTown
New member
Hi there, I'm new here but I've been lurking for a while.
Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I've lost 10 lbs thus far and just kind of stopped....figured this would help with my motivation!!!
Soeveryone!!!
: punches you in the stomach :
STAY MOTIVATED!!! Or else I'll punch you again...
Nah, welcome to the forum. Enjoy your stay.
LOL it's ok, you can punch me.
I'm making sure I stay totally focused and on track this week. I find that the more I work out the less likely I am to screw up on the diet part because I don't want to waste all that effort. So back to good workouts and full calorie counting. I want to join the 170 club REAL soon
I'm making sure I stay totally focused and on track this week. I find that the more I work out the less likely I am to screw up on the diet part because I don't want to waste all that effort. So back to good workouts and full calorie counting. I want to join the 170 club REAL soon