I only seem to gain weight..

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rhearay

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I have been trying to loose weights for years now but it just doesnt happen.. it sucks. I calculated my fat % today and its a whopping 35%. I dont want to be like this anymore. Problem is i can even join a gym because of certain health issues.
I am gonna be working on a project abroad in a third world country for the next three months. When i come back i want to surprise my family.

I am planning on the following actions:
1. Drink nothing but water.
2. walk 10 km each day.
3. Do 30 crunches a day.

I invite suggestions. As I am gonna have a very hectic work schedule in the next few months, i can only squeeze in so much time for exercise. I welcome suggestions. and of course encouragement.
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Present
Weight:110 lbs
Body Fat %: 35
Measurements:
- Chest : 33.5 inches
- Waist : 34 inches
- Hips : 36 inches
- Thigh: 20 inches

Goal :

Weight:101 lbs
Body Fat %: 22
Measurements:
- Chest : 32 inches
- Waist : 30 inches
- Thigh: 18 inches
 
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Hi!

I'm jealous of you... you're already at a lower weight than I am:( We have pretty much the same goal weight though. How tall are you? Where did you get your body fat measured?

Also, this may sound dumb, but I've heard differing answers... where do you measure your waist exactly? At the smallest part or at the largest? I do both.

Good luck to you!

WillLose
 
Hey,

I used this for measuring my body fat %. I think this one nearly accurate as I measured my fat at the doctor's once and it cam out to be about 33%. I have tried other sites but they give me a bizarre figure.

For the above mentioned measurement, i measured the slimmest part of my waist. seems like thats the norm ( i checked a few other posts).

What are your strategies for loosing weight. do u recommend anything?
 
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What you eat is far more crucial to losing weight than joining a gym. YOu talk about drinking water and doing crunches ... but you haven't said a word about what you eat.

Bottom line is that if you eat more than you burn, you're going to gain weight.

I'd suggest registering for a free account on or and starting to log your food. This will let you see how many calories you're eating and how your nutrition levels are breaking down. Once you know that, you'll be able to see more clearly where you can make adjustments, cut back, change your nutrition, etc.
 
More important than exercise is getting control of your diet. I find that for me, counting calories is the key. There are many online journals to help you do this. Lots of people like Fitday.com. I like or the free software

Regarding the exercise, if you are short of time as you say, instead of walking 10 km you could do something more intense, like running, skipping rope, etc., for a shorter amount of time.

You should also incorporate some resistance training in addition to the cardio. If you don't have access to a gym, you can still do body weight exercises like pushups, dips, lunges, step-ups, squats, and so forth. Or you could lift improvised weights like bottles of water, bags of books, etc., or buy a set of dumbbells.
 
Well, lousy of me to have forgotten mentioning about my diet plans.
I am making small changes in my food habits like no sugary stuff, more fruits, and very little starch.

I am also planning to 6-8 small meals a day instead of 2-3 big meals.

I am also keeping food log, to record my daily food intake.
 
All that is fine and dandy but it is not the number of times you eat each day. It isn't low carb. It isn't more fruits and it isn't drinking alot of water. All that isn't bad but remember it all is about calories in vs calories out. You seem to be really ready to hit the calories out part. GOOD! Just make sure those 6-8 small meals don't actually add up to more than you want to be taking in.
 
I've had a lot of success losing weight and keeping it off with the Zone. The Zone is a healthy lifestyle that includes an eating plan you can do for life. It's changed my entier life. It's based on gaining hormonal control from the food choices you make. You lose the excess stored fat at the rate of 1 - 1.5 pounds a week, and you keep it off. The eating plan consists of a minimum of 3 large satisfying meals and 2 snacks a day, composed of lean protein, veggies, fruit and heart healthy monounsturated fat.
 
Heyyyy Rhearay.

Just thought I'd stop by your diary and say hi seeing as we're now team members for the Biggest loser challenge :) best of luck ripping it up at the weigh-in on Tuesday...as latecomers we're realllly gonna have to work our asses off the next couple of days!
 
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