Post by darkling_glory on May 31, 2012 8:32:05 GMT -5
I'm just a lurker on this board, but I'll play.
1. How much have you lost so far? 15 pounds
2. How much are you trying to lose? About 40
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I eat about 1200 calories a day and that keeps me consistently losing. If I up to 1500, I maintain. I do not work out much
4. What's your workout routine? I do not workout very much, but am starting to train for a 5k that I signed up for in August. I also go to yoga class once a week.
5. Any other tips to share? Just keep at it. I've been working at this since January. It seems slow, but at least it is coming off. Plus, I do have bad weeks where I eat more than I should. So that takes into account actually living my life without depriving myself.
2. How much are you trying to lose? ~10 - 15lbs I'd like to get under 25 in a 5K and I think the easiest way to get there would be to lose 10 lbs.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I've been a slacker the last couple of weeks, but I really just try and increase my protein intake and eat ~ 1800 calories a day.
4. What's your workout routine? Run - 3-4x Yoga - 1-2x Strength - 1-2x Ice Skating - 1-2x I normally end up doing 2-3 days where I do yoga and run or do weights for 30 minutes or so. There isn't enough time in the week to get it all in so I mix it up depending on my schedule.
5. Any other tips to share?
As much as I hate to admit it limiting carbs seems to be the thing that helps me lose weight the most. I don't have to go 100% anti carb, just lay off the bagels
1. How much have you lost so far? 37 lbs since January
2. How much are you trying to lose? My first goal was 39 lbs (so close!), now I'd like to lose 10 more. I'm focusing entirely on body composition at this point, though.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I counted calories for a bit, but now I follow the paleo diet.
4. What's your workout routine? CrossFit 3-4x a week, run 2-3x a week.
5. Any other tips to share? I am extremely opinionated about this. So...take my thoughts with a grain of salt. I'm not trying to offend anyone.
Diet is THE most important component of weight loss. Avoid processed foods, fad "diety" type foods (Lean Cuisine and Special K products, I'm looking at you!), cut out soda (even diet)/calorie filled beverages. Stick to the perimeter of the grocery store, fill up on lean meats and fresh fruits and veggies. Cut out wheat/gluten if you can, it will make the world of difference! I've been grain free for 2 months now and I have never felt better.
It seems like most of the ladies here are already doing this, but lift heavy weights! You won't bulk up. Changing your body composition is more important than "losing weight." If you are just doing cardio and not lifting, you are also losing muscle mass. I read somewhere that weight loss without strength training means that about 25% of your weight loss can be attributed to losing muscle mass.
This is a CrossFit-themed article, but it really applies to all fitness and stresses the importance of building muscle, www.crossfitsouthbay.com/2011/05/skinny-fat/. I have this bookmarked as a reminder of why I workout the way I do!
If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them. - Bruce Lee
1. How much have you lost so far? like 3 lbs or so
2. How much are you trying to lose? about 10?
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I'm following a lower carb plan. I don't really do well when I have to count things. it's easier for me to follow general rules about eating.
4. What's your workout routine? running (fewer mpw, but I want to keep up my base. also, I like running), more intervals, strength training.
5. Any other tips to share? take before shots or measurements or something when you are just getting started. then you'll be able to see/feel results when the scale isn't budging
Post by katietornado on May 31, 2012 9:03:33 GMT -5
I think I'm done losing for now, but I'll play!
1. I've lost 19 pounds as of today. I was 136 in October and I'm 117 this morning.
2. Probably no more. My lowest ever was in the low 100s, and it wasn't very healthy. I looked great, sadly, but wasn't at all healthy.
3. Eating as healthfully as always, but just trying not to overdo it with the portions. Also keeping up with 5 to 6 runs a week (30+ miles weekly) and 3 to 4 CrossFit sessions a week.
4. Morning runs of 5+ miles each, up to 6 days a week, plus CrossFit as often as I can stand the pain Strength training has made ALL the difference. I'm doing fewer miles now than I was at this time last year, and my weight and body composition are vastly different.
5. Strength train! Get a book or start CrossFit or take a bootcamp class. Lift heavy stuff and don't be afraid of it. For so long I just always said I had no upper body strength and never would. Now I'm proud of my strength and I don't have to ask my H to do things for me
2. How much are you trying to lose? 20 total, so 10 more to go.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I'm doing low carb and trying to stay around 100g per day. No calorie counting, though I log on Lose It to track my carbs.
4. What's your workout routine? Yoga & running, which is getting upped when I'm off work for the summer next week!
5. Any other tips to share? not really. I'm just chugging along. The last ten pounds are such a bitch to lose.
Post by babygirlpriest on May 31, 2012 9:17:08 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? 17 lbs.
2. How much are you trying to lose? 9 more
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Food plan I really try to focus on health rather than calories but I do track it and it's usually 1400-1600 depending on the day Food journal EVERYTHING minimum 64 oz. water by 5 pm (then drinking varies based on exercise) minimum 5 servings veggies/3 fruit daily
4. What's your workout routine? 2x strength training 3x cardio 1-2x yoga 7x moderate cardio (daily 45 min dog walks)
5. Any other tips to share? [/quote] More than anything else the food journal has kept me honest about how much I exercise, how much my "just a little nibble" empty calories were hurting me, and how I'm doing in terms of nutrition over diet food. That and always being signed up for a 5k, Warrior Dash, etc. Something to motivate me to get my arse to the gym.
1. How much have you lost so far? Since I started last year: 15 lbs
2. How much are you trying to lose? I'm really at my goal weight but I'd like to drop another 5
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I count calories; I try to consume 500 less than I burn
4. What's your workout routine? run (3-4x); weights (3x); core (1x); yoga (trying to get back into this; I currently just toss in yoga poses randomly throughout the day)
5. Any other tips to share? Limit carbs (pasta is a treat); eat every 2.5-3 hrs and make sure each meal has a protein; cut out something for a month (ie. no fried foods); don't deprive yourself (I still drink a morning mocha but I make it so I know what is in it); make your own food; drink more water
Post by bluelikejazz on May 31, 2012 9:26:58 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? I gained about 10 pounds since Jan, trying to get that off. Just started. Lost about 1 lb
2. How much are you trying to lose?ideally 15 pounds
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Just exercise and counting calories (1800/day should give me about 1 lb/wk)
4. What's your workout routine? 2-3 days of cardio, either swimming or running, and 2 days of lifting, NROLFW
5. Any other tips to share?I guess I'm really trying to snack on either high protein or fruits/veggies. My downfall is snacks. Chips, cookies, candy, etc
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Done using Weight Watchers. Hit goal in December and Hit lifetime in February
4. What's your workout routine? sporadic at best. I lost my weight with just walking the dog for a half hour every day. Now I also try to get a half hour on the eliptical 3 days a week but it's hit or miss these days
5. Any other tips to share? Take it day by day, meal by meal. Don't deny yourself a craving becausere it just makes it worse. If you are doing WW, definitely go to your mtgs. They are a great source for information and support.
Post by victoria21 on May 31, 2012 10:55:52 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? I have lost almost 40 pounds since I changed my diet 4 years ago. I got pregnant during that time, so some of the pounds I have lost twice.
2. How much are you trying to lose? I have 2 pounds left before I hit my goal weight.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Clean eating, semi low carb, primal. I recently read Wheat Belly and really connected with it. I had already come to the conclusion that I felt better without grains, but this sealed the deal . Wheat was my crack! Cutting out wheat (and other grains) makes me feel better and food doesn't control me anymore. I eat to live now, as cheesey as that sounds. No calorie counting.
4. What's your workout routine? I actually just started working out. I am on week five of NROLFW. Love it! 5. Any other tips to share? Cutting out processed foods, sugar, and high glycemic foods has done wonders. I don't limit fat, it helps me feel full and I think I eat less overall because of it. After I make dinner, I put away enough for lunches the next day. A health lunch is ready to go and we won't be tempted with seconds. Eat veggies at every meal! I don't eat after dinner unless it is a special occasion. This has been key for me. I only ever wanted sugar anyways and it stalled my weight loss. My whole family eats clean. It is easier to meal plan and my kids are learning how to eat healthy.
Post by mrs.jacinthe on May 31, 2012 11:14:02 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? 31 pounds
2. How much are you trying to lose? Total, about 70 pounds.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Sonoma Diet.
4. What's your workout routine? M-strength training class and 1 hour treadmill; T-2000+ meter swim; W-spin and 1 hour treadmill (or swim if I'm feeling tired); Th-1.5mi open water swim; F-spin, core class, and 1 hour treadmill; Sa-spin or hiking; Su-off day. OMG - I look like an addict. :S
5. Any other tips to share? One screw up is not an excuse to keep screwing up.
2. How much are you trying to lose? 50 would be great.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Currently- none.
4. What's your workout routine? I walk 2 miles in the morning and run/walk as much as the dogs can take 2 miles at night, but I am hoping to change that starting next week.
5. Any other tips to share? I lost 5 lbs when my mom was in the hospital but I don't recommend that. Find something you like, otherwise you'll hate it.
2. How much are you trying to lose?Originally my goal was to lose about 30 lbs, but now I am focused on gaining strength, fitting into a smaller size and dropping my body fat from 27% to 21-23%. I don't know what the scale will say when I do those things.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day?I track everything on MFP. I eat 2400 calories a day. I started at 1700 calories a day 6 months ago. I increase my calories so I can continue to lose.
4. What's your workout routine? I lift heavy and do HIIT cardio 3 days a week, do steady state or outdoor type of cardio like hiking, bike riding, running 2 days a week, and meditation type of exercise 1 day a week like yoga or pilates. I rest one day a week and take 1 week off every 8 weeks or so.
5. Any other tips to share? Go slow and make small changes. Make changes that you can sustain for the rest of your life. Getting enough sleep and enough calories have been key to improving my health and losing weight.
Post by blinkinglight1 on May 31, 2012 11:45:25 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? 25 pounds
2. How much are you trying to lose? 45 total, 20 left. Ultimately I'm more concerned with body fat then how much I weigh. I'd like to be 18-20% BF... I think that's around a 20lb fat loss, but we will see as I get closer!
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? No grains, no sugar, no dairy (paleo). I do keep track of calories/carbs. I shoot for 1600 cals/day and under 50g carbs
4. What's your workout routine? CrossFit 3-4x a week and running 1-2x/week
5. Any other tips to share? Trying to lose weight only for the short term is setting yourself up for failure. Focus on being healthy, and the weight will come off. In my experience, slower is better.. it stays off longer.
Post by Wines Not Whines on May 31, 2012 11:52:15 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? 10 pounds since January
2. How much are you trying to lose? Another 5-10 pounds.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I aim for 1500/day.
4. What's your workout routine? Run 4x, strength train 2x, yoga 1 or 2x.
5. Any other tips to share? I'm going to try lifting higher weights and see if that helps me. I've never loved strength training, but I'll do it if I have to.
1. How much have you lost so far? If I count from when I had my boys (4/3/09) until now I have lost 30 lbs total.
2. How much are you trying to lose? I want to lose 10 more lbs.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I try to be faithful to the Lose It app but I usually forget to add things at night. I honestly have no idea how many calories I should be eating in a day.
4. What's your workout routine? Crossfit twice a week and I have been doing some running. I just signed up for a marathon so the training should help.
5. Any other tips to share? I was sleep deprived for a long time after I had the boys and that led to a lot of bad eating habits that I have been trying to reverse. I have been working hard to eliminate the mindless eating and eating between meals. That is how I have lost most of the weight.
Post by AlpineSlide on May 31, 2012 15:08:12 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? 25 pounds
2. How much are you trying to lose? 20 more
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Just trying to eat clean, low sugar, no starchy carbs after 3pm
4. What's your workout routine? At home DVDs (various Jillian Michaels ones) about 3 days a week. Need to bump it to 5-6 days. I was also riding my bike a couple times a week but I wrecked 3 weeks ago and jacked it up (and my body).
5. Any other tips to share? Take measurements! I didn't in the beginning and wish I would have. You may see more results from measurements than the scale. The 30 Day Shred had me dropping inches like crazy but the scale barely moved for many, many weeks. Plan ahead - pack snacks for the day, pack your lunch for work, menu plan, etc.
1. How much have you lost so far? I lost a total of 44 pounds. It took me about 7 months.
2. How much are you trying to lose? I was trying to lose about 30.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I worked out and ate better. I cut out alcohol during the week. I was netting about 1400 calories a day and training for a half marathon.
4. What's your workout routine? I work out at least 5 days a week - usually run 4 of them and lift twice a week. I've been better about stretching and rolling as well, but need to do more core work, for sure.
5. Any other tips to share? BE PATIENT. It took two months of regular exercise and cleaning up my diet before I really started to see results. It was SO tempting to give up, but I knew it would be worth it. Then it just melted away, I swear.
1. How much have you lost so far? Since August 2010, 116lbs
2. How much are you trying to lose? I have 2lbs until goal weight. Probably a total of 5lbs would be comfortable with my body and activity.
3. What type of plan are you following? WW
4. What's your workout routine? Running, walking, cycling. I do some type of activity 5 days a week, even if it is just a walk with my mom.
5. Any other tips to share? Make small goals, no matter how much you want to lose. Be patient. Don't throw yourself down a flight of steps just because you slipped on one! I remind myself of that a lot when I eat something not so healthly. But this is life and nothing is perfect so balance is important. I am still learning that along the way. And find support, either at meetings, on this board, friends and family, etc.
1. How much have you lost so far? 20 kg (44 pounds)
2. How much are you trying to lose? 3 kg left (approx 7 pounds)
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? None. I have reduced portion size and "banned" pizza, fries and chocolate (I will eat on an occasion but it's no longer a habit). I find calorie counting makes me BSC
4. What's your workout routine? I run 3-4 x a week (25 k total or 15.5 miles) and do one day of cross training
5. Any other tips to share? It's not a set formula, what works for one person doesn't work for another. Also there will be plateau's as long as you don't gain I still count them as wins.
1. How much have you lost so far? 13 in just under 5 weeks.
2. How much are you trying to lose? As much as I can. My goal is less than 5 pounds away now!
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I use myfitnesspal.com to count calories, but H and I are competing, so that's really, really motivating for me. I'm staying around 1000 calories/day (I'm only 5'1" and small boned)
4. What's your workout routine? Run, ideally every day but my knee keeps going out (like yesterday). I'm planning on doing a 10k in just over a week.
Post by spunkypenguin on May 31, 2012 20:16:42 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? 119lbs (since Feb 2011)
2. How much are you trying to lose? ~185lbs total (66 to go!)
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? The old WW plan. Roughly 1400cal/day, but there are other things besides calories that factor in to points.
4. What's your workout routine? I work out 6 days a week. I usually run 3 days, do strength 2 days and the other day is random - elliptical/walking/pool/class/etc
5. Any other tips to share? Slow and steady wins the race. I didn't get to the point I'm at overnight - it takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but it becomes second nature after a while. It's not nearly as hard as I thought it would be when I first set out.
1. How much have you lost so far? 27 lbs (It was 30 but I fell off the wagon)
2. How much are you trying to lose? At least another 50
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? My fitness pal has me at 1490 calories a day. I lost the bulk of my weight doing WW simply filling/core. I can't get my head back in the game though for that.
4. What's your workout routine? Currently:Jog twice a week. New plan: Jog 2x/wk, swim 2x/wk, Zumba and Lifting 2x/wk.
5. Any other tips to share? If you have a substantial amount of weight to lose, focus on small goals and just keep going. Also, don't be afraid to get involved in physical activities. No one is making fun of you at the gym nor staring at you in the pool. Once I got passed thinking people were watching me, my life changed. Physical activities actually became kind of fun.
Post by katinthehat on May 31, 2012 21:48:34 GMT -5
1. How much have you lost so far? 35lbs
2. How much are you trying to lose? I'd like to lose 20 - 25 more
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? I got off the first 30 with Weight Watchers and then hit a big holding patter. I'm now using the body media band and aiming for an average of 2000 calories a day
4. What's your workout routine? Run 3 times, bike 2 times, swim 2 times, pilates once a week and if I can drag my lazy ass out of bed, bootcamp twice. So a total of 9 workouts a week
5. Any other tips to share? Keep your eye on the big picture. I weigh myself daily, but take the weekly average of those weights as my "real" weight. I do the same thing with my calories. It's all about the averages and over all trends, not how much you weigh on any given day at any given hour.
2. How much are you trying to lose? probably around 57 pounds, at least 52 pounds. I'd like to get under 20% bodyfat and evaluate.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? primal and low carb. I try to eat between 116-145g of protein, 52-116g of fat, and as much carbs that fit under 1550 calories total.
4. What's your workout routine? daily walking. 2-3x/week of weight training. lots of general activity/some cardio.
5. Any other tips to share? find the plan that works for you, and that is sustainable. I love primal and low carb because I'm satisfied, I can still fit in the occasional treat, and I'm not hungry/craving.
3. What type of plan are you following? If you're counting calories, how many calories/day? Counting Calories and using my fitbit. I get between 1500 and 1800 calories a day depending on how active I am.
4. What's your workout routine? Usually lifting 2-3days a week and running 4-5m 2days and 8+ one day.
5. Any other tips to share? I have no tips as I'm in the middle of a long plateau! I'm starting marathon training next week, so I'm hoping the change of pace will jump start the rest of the weight coming off!