Comments on: Operation Fatty: Fail, Trying Again

By: weight training journal

weight training journal — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:23:28 +0000

May I also share that you should keep track of what you’re doing by using a weigh training journal. With a log you can look back weeks or months ago (or even years) and see your progress. That can boost morale. But the real value is in the here and now. Two points:

1. You’re less likely to skip a workout if you’ve got a written schedule. It’s easier to stick to your plan.
2. Before each day’s workout, look at the last time you did that exercise. Now, pick something to beat: the weight, the number of reps, an extra set.

The entire point: with a log/journal, you’ll work harder and see faster progress.

More info here:
Workout Journal

By: sommer

sommer — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:05:23 +0000

We’ve all been there. Just keep trying and don’t be hard on yourself. Besides, you are NOT fat!
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By: To Think Is To Create

To Think Is To Create — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:56:04 +0000

The only program I’ve ever had success with is Weight Watchers…and I’ve tried them allll.

We’ll all be here to kick your grits, just wait! ;-)
To Think Is To Create´s last blog ..Happy Time

By: Suzanne B

Suzanne B — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:59:24 +0000

First of all, I think your apron picture is fine. You’re lovely and being too hard on yourself…
But I am with ya, sistah!! You know how I cut weight? MORE water and NO SUGAR. It’s brutal and tough, but man, do I feel better!! My asthma doesn’t flare up, my energy level is high and my skin looks better, if I leave sugar alone.
Plus I exercise 3-4 times a week….
But I gave up sugar before I started the exercising. You can only demand so much of a body….

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:35:35 +0000

Lori, don’t be too hard on yourself. I hear a lot of people talking about how Bonnie Hunt just started a healthy eating & exercise program and is giving support to others doing likewise. I don’t watch her show but I did find this on her site that maybe you will find useful:
http://www.bonniehunt.com/message_from_bonnie/message_from_bonnie_week_of_se_1.php?page=3
Good luck, hon!

By: farmnwife

farmnwife — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:31:39 +0000

I feel your pain. I had been walking in the mornings 5 days a week for an hour all summer and lost 0 that’s zero pounds. I just started http://www.fityummymummy.com/ this week. There is a forum for members to get support. We’ll see how it goes.
judi
farmnwife´s last blog ..Baling hay…

By: Syd Lindner

Syd Lindner — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:57 +0000

My Dear,
A few years ago I got maga serious about weight loss. Did LA Weight Loss for a few months and lost 32 lbs. If you follow their plan to a T you will achieve success. Didn’t do a lick of exercise not one additional step. Weight Watchers has also worked for me, again if you follow it to a T but it’s not as fast as LA. Trouble is keeping it up over time. I lost heart for counting everything, etc. and I’ve put back on. So Monday I started counting points again and WALKING. I’m trying to do 10,000 steps per day. My aunt lost 10 lbs by doing 10,000 steps per day and nothing more. It’s real hard! Keep going you are worth it. Little steps! Take it a day at a time! We are with you!

By: Amy Green (Simply Sugar & Gluten Free)

Amy Green (Simply Sugar & Gluten Free) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:53:45 +0000

I’ve been following you blog but have never commented – I read your post in my google reader and finally felt compelled to share. I struggled with my weight for years – up and down, up and down, I’d make some progress and then fall on my face. I couldn’t do it. Eventually I learned that I had a problem with gluten and refined sugar – once I started eating them I either couldn’t stop or would think about eating obsessively. It was an awful cycle.

I’m maintaining a 60+ pound weight loss – and it’s been this way for 6 years. If you’re interested I tell all about it on my blog.

I know what it’s like to live in a body that you can’t get out of though you want to desperately. I hope you find a solution that works for you.

By: Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting

Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:49:11 +0000

I have been down this road so many times in the last 10 years. I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired and did something about it this past March. As of last week, I am down 30 lbs, and so grateful that I have finally figured out a course of action!

I have cut out red meats (eating quite sparingly) and eat turkey and chicken and lean cuts.

I have cut out fats (as much as possible) – use vegetable spread for butter, and low or no fat milk, cheeses, sour cream, make my own ranch.

I’ve cut out salt (use parmesan instead of salt, where appropriate) and use Mrs. Sash to spice it up.

I have also cut out most sugar (it’s in my Power Bars and Fiber One bars, so not 100%) and I use Truvia for my coffee, with skim milk.

For working out I began with the Wii Fit, playing their balance games on there, having fun and challenging myself. As the weight began coming off by merely “playing games”, I got more serious with it until I hit a plateau in June in which I bought the EAS Active to help me over it. Now I use them both! I do the EAS Active daily, Wii Fit every other day, running the Free Run on it and yoga (loooove the yoga). I also just bought myself one of those exercise balls for core training and I won a hula hoop from Hoopnotica that I can’t believe I can actually do (thank you Wii Fit’s hula hoop game!)

I’m having fun working out by “playing games”, watching my body change AND by choosing leaner cuts of meat and low fat versions of what I eat, I’m still enjoying good tasting food, not cardboard or tasteless meals.

Email me sometime, honey, I’ll motivate you (and anyone else who wants me to) as much as I can! I know you can do this!! :)

By: Emie Fenton

Emie Fenton — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:45:08 +0000

Have you been using your SurfShelf? I know I go through phases where I just want to sit on my but and it never fails that when I get myself motivated again and get back up on that treadmill everyday the pounds start coming off again.

I am definitely in a “sitting on my butt” phase now but I am pregnant so I have been using that as my excuse…when in reality I should be walking now more than ever. O.k. so now you have motivated be to get up and move. Hopefully I can return the favor.

You can do it!!! Please keep us posted and remember that you deserve to be healthy and fit. xoxo
Emie Fenton´s last blog ..#1 Gadget Site Gizmodo.com Loves the SurfShelf Treadmill Laptop Holder