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Looking for Weight Loss Help (Eating, Motivation & Exercise)?

Ok.....my boyfriend is leaving soon for work and the next time that I see him will be around Christmas time. At which time I will be seeing friends and family that I have not seen for over a year. I am currently 5'10" and about 185 lbs and I sooooooo desperatly want to loose weight and tone up (10 to 15 lbs would be great, I don't want to be skinny). And it would be sooo nice to go home and for everyone to be like "WOW". I always start to work out and it seems like something always stops me (it is so fustrating). I need some advise on staying motivated and a good, fun way to exercise. As for eating healthy, I am little bit of a picky eater (not big on onions, peppers, melons, green bean, you can get the picture). If someone could please help me figure out a good eating plan and exercise routine I would be soooo gratefull.

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  1. Heya! I suggest a low-cal diet, this has worked best for me and some of my family and friends who have chosen it as well. Lots of fruits, veggies, chicken, fish... Some good snacks are; sugar-free pudding & jello, mixed nuts, popcorn, chopped apple with some sort of smoked cheese... Here is a site with some recipe's where you can get an idea of what are good things to eat and you can mix and match the foods you like... http://www.myeatingdisorder.com/recipe.asp Make sure your eating a minimum of 1200 calories a day, NO LESS but not too much more either, stay between 1200-1500 for best results. If you need help tracking your calories, here is a free program that works great for keeping track of everything for you! http://www.ediets.com/NT/subscribe.cfm For exercise, start off with 30-45 minutes a day, 3x a week cardio (running, swimming, cycling, hiking, rowing, skating etc-you get the idea). Keep your heart rate up the whole time. Over some time, start increasing your time and frequency, also resistance (uphill). work your way up to 6 days a week, no more, your muscles will need to rest one day. Hope this gives you a good start!!! Good luck to you! **HUGS** Toni Lynne
  2. OK! Good motivation but no plan..Lets see if this suits you fancy. First-change your attitude about food. Would you rather be a "picky eater" or much thinner and healthier? I would say you can bend the rules once or twice a week if it helps you loose weight. The key is taking off more than you take in-not necessarly eathing less (unless you are a BIG eater). Lets begin with the basics- the 4 "B's"- ALL MEATS ARE TO BE BOILED_BRAIZED (grilled) BAKED or BROILED. Vegatables are to be STEAMED. Eat more chicken (skin off), pork (chops, etc. NO SAUSAGE OR BACON) and fish. LIMIT beef to once or twice a week. RULE OF THUMB: If it is WHITE-don't eat it. Lots of FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES. And stay away from sugared drinks- The flavored water drinks are very good for this program. Now the HARD part. WALK EVERY DAY at least one mile...and not at a stroll- time yourself the first few times. The average person can walk a mile in 14 minutes- When you get to where you can do it in 11 or less-kick it up to 2 miles each day. Do the following twice a day: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Keep your feet straight-bend your body to the left and bring your right arm from at your side up past your head as though reaching for something- straighten up-pause-and do the right side. These are called side benders-start with 25 and work your way up to 100. It works on the "love handles". Next lay on your back arms at you side- raise your legs 12 inches off the floor, count to 5-spread your legs (still 12 inches off the floor)- count 5 and then back to front-count 5 and down- do as many as you can at first (no more than 25 at a time) and work up to the 25. This takes care of the tush and the area right below the belly button that accumulates fatty deposits. If you need more information, encouragement or have questions, contact me. Dr. Tommy Skelton, Ph. D
  3. I am 5'4 and 147 lbs so I am in the same boat. I started to count my calories since everything else I tried (carbs, fat grams, etc) never worked. I don't exercise much but I am trying to do little by little. I use the below website and it counts everything for you. I am trying to stay below 1200 a day. I really like it and all the girls at work are now using it. Let me know what you think. http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/
  4. excercise, excercise. And that doesn't mean run like a dummy on a treadmill. Find entertaining or meaningful activities to keep you moving. Yard work, gardening, landscaping, hand wash the car, volunteer work in whatever field interests you, walk the dog, take a kid on a bike ride. You get the picture.
  5. I am wanting to loose weight too and a lack of motivation is my biggest obstacle also. I have found that having someone to workout with helps alot. If I schedule a workout with my friend, I don't want to cancel and make her mad. Also, chnage it up so you don't get bored. This month we are working out in my garage on the treadmill and stair stepper. Next month we are planning on boxing. I can't wait. Good luck!
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