Diet Club - October 2010 Brides and Grooms

Dundunbanza

Dundunbanza wrote: »

Start date: 26th October 2009 (actually 04/01/10)
Start Weight: Not sure approx 12.5 stone probably more! (yes a lot more 13st 9lbs)
Height: 5' 7"
Goalweight: 10.5 -11st
To be reached by: August 2010
Small steps target: 7 lb by end of the year (didn't happen)
Reached: Beg of Feb 2010
2nd target: 1 stone
Reached: (enter date)
Start dress size: 14
Target dress size: 12 or a loose 14

Ok my original weight guesstimate was way out...when I started properly on this weight loss I actually weighed 13st 9lbs, I couldn't believe it its the heaviest I've been,

The good news is as of today I'm just under 13st thats taken just over a month so I'm pretty happy. PS I didn't actually start on 26th October actually started properly 04/01/10.

hunnycat

shellsuit wrote: »

Good news first, had my first weigh in last night and I've lost 5lb ~ not bad considering it's star week!

Bad news, I've been doing the Wii fit all week and I've done my back in doing the hula hoop one! I feel like I felt when I was right at the end of my pregnancy, can't straighten up at all lol!

well done:j

2lb off this week so down to 14st..:D I think next weeks weigh in wont be as good i had a really bad day yesterday and ate rubbish all day:o

chelbel1981

I fell off the wagon Thursday and haven't been able to get back on to it, tomorrow is another day

I have eaten crap since then and my OH has just presented me with a Terry's Chocolate orange, but it's not Terry's IT'S MINE!!! :rotfl:

I am also nusing a terrific hangover


I need to make sure I loose at least 1lb this week else my trainer will be extra evil on Wednesday

chelbel1981

I also have 10 weeks till we go on holiday at least I have had to buy size 16 bikini bottoms :T and at the rate my body shape is changing I may even need to take them in

stenweb

Here is some advice for those people looking to drop body fat.

First of all, the simple rule of thumb to shedding fat is eat less calories than your body burns off each day... work out your daily caloric needs using an online calculator (there is one here

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm) then subtract about 500. This is your aim. Remember to take into account the amount you burn off through exercise

Try doing CV exercise after you wake up, on an empty stomach - about 20 minutes will suffice. When you sleep, your body still operates, and will burn off glycogen to do so. When you wake up, your glycogen reserves will be depleted, so your body will look for other reserves for energy - muscles and fat. If you are worried about keeping muscle, then drink a carb-free Whey protein shake before working out.

Try doing HIIT training - High Intensity Interval Training. This is basically where you do an exercise (say running), and alternate between very high intensity (90% HRM (heart rate max)) for 1 - 2 minutes, then low intensity (60% HRM) for 1 minute. Repeat this about 10 times for a total of 20 minutes. This will raise your metabolism up - you may not burn as many calories during that 20 minutes as you may do doing 20 minutes at 80%, but you'll burn more calories over the following 24 hours.

Don't cut out all fat, if on a low-fat diet. your body needs fat, but from good sources - e.g. fish. Otherwise, if you restrict fat, when your body will just try and store as much of it as it can. It is even worth supplementing fat (CLA capsules, Flax seed oil, etc), with every meal.

Avoid carbohydrates (especially High GI ones) after 6pm

Caffeine is actually your friend - it'll raise your metabolism and help with fat burning (hence why many fat burning supplements contain a source of it). Try drinking Green Tea (for it's other health benefits), or taking Green-tea extract capsules with every meal.

If you are doing gym work, do your weights session BEFORE your CV. Two reasons - firstly, you will have more strength to lift weights. Second, you will actually raise your metabolism through the weights session, sub sequentially burning more calories during your CV session

Eat more often... stay away from the traditional "3 large meals a day" and split it into 6... this will keep your metabolism higher, you'll won't eat to over indulgence during meals and will snack on bad foods less

For breakfast, eat a high-fibre based food - porridge (without added sugar) is excellent as it is slow burning... or bran flakes, etc. This will keep you fuller for longer and less inclined to reach for unhealthy snacks

Drink. Drink water regularly... cold water is even better as it will raise your metabolism. Aim for at least 2 litres a day

hunnycat

stenweb wrote: »

Here is some advice for those people looking to drop body fat.

• First of all, the simple rule of thumb to shedding fat is eat less calories than your body burns off each day... work out your daily caloric needs using an online calculator (there is one here http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm) then subtract about 500. This is your aim. Remember to take into account the amount you burn off through exercise

• Try doing CV exercise after you wake up, on an empty stomach - about 20 minutes will suffice. When you sleep, your body still operates, and will burn off glycogen to do so. When you wake up, your glycogen reserves will be depleted, so your body will look for other reserves for energy - muscles and fat. If you are worried about keeping muscle, then drink a carb-free Whey protein shake before working out.

• Try doing HIIT training - High Intensity Interval Training. This is basically where you do an exercise (say running), and alternate between very high intensity (90% HRM (heart rate max)) for 1 - 2 minutes, then low intensity (60% HRM) for 1 minute. Repeat this about 10 times for a total of 20 minutes. This will raise your metabolism up - you may not burn as many calories during that 20 minutes as you may do doing 20 minutes at 80%, but you'll burn more calories over the following 24 hours.

• Don't cut out all fat, if on a low-fat diet. your body needs fat, but from good sources - e.g. fish. Otherwise, if you restrict fat, when your body will just try and store as much of it as it can. It is even worth supplementing fat (CLA capsules, Flax seed oil, etc), with every meal.

• Avoid carbohydrates (especially High GI ones) after 6pm

• Caffeine is actually your friend - it'll raise your metabolism and help with fat burning (hence why many fat burning supplements contain a source of it). Try drinking Green Tea (for it's other health benefits), or taking Green-tea extract capsules with every meal.

• If you are doing gym work, do your weights session BEFORE your CV. Two reasons - firstly, you will have more strength to lift weights. Second, you will actually raise your metabolism through the weights session, sub sequentially burning more calories during your CV session

• Eat more often... stay away from the traditional "3 large meals a day" and split it into 6... this will keep your metabolism higher, you'll won't eat to over indulgence during meals and will snack on bad foods less

• For breakfast, eat a high-fibre based food - porridge (without added sugar) is excellent as it is slow burning... or bran flakes, etc. This will keep you fuller for longer and less inclined to reach for unhealthy snacks

• Drink. Drink water regularly... cold water is even better as it will raise your metabolism. Aim for at least 2 litres a day

i know i have pressed thanks but wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post:T

frannyann

Hi, just thought I'd pass on a bit of info for dieting.
When you feel hungry, drink first (No not wine) try juice, then wait for about 20 mins. Modern man has forgotten what 'thirst' sensation is. The feeling we think is 'thirst' is actually dehydration, most hunger is actually thirst. Had to train my daughter on this one, as she wanted food more than she could have needed to eat, and now understands 'thirst' sensation better!!
Another tip, is chocolate is not the enemy its the quantity that is the problem. Chop a Mars bar (or your weakness) then put the 'bits' into a tub and stick it in the freezer, when you get a craving you can't ignore, pop one bit in your gob, cos its frozen it takes an age to eat and you feel like you've treated yourself without eating the whole bar

stenweb

frannyann wrote: »

Hi, just thought I'd pass on a bit of info for dieting.
When you feel hungry, drink first (No not wine) try juice, then wait for about 20 mins. Modern man has forgotten what 'thirst' sensation is. The feeling we think is 'thirst' is actually dehydration, most hunger is actually thirst. Had to train my daughter on this one, as she wanted food more than she could have needed to eat, and now understands 'thirst' sensation better!!
Another tip, is chocolate is not the enemy its the quantity that is the problem. Chop a Mars bar (or your weakness) then put the 'bits' into a tub and stick it in the freezer, when you get a craving you can't ignore, pop one bit in your gob, cos its frozen it takes an age to eat and you feel like you've treated yourself without eating the whole bar

Another good "sweet fix" is sugar free jelly... the solidness of it makes you think you are eating, plus they are sweet while being fat-free and VERY low calorie

frannyann

stenweb wrote: »

Another good "sweet fix" is sugar free jelly... the solidness of it makes you think you are eating, plus they are sweet while being fat-free and VERY low calorie

Oooo, I LOVE sugar free jelly

shellsuit

Not long got back from Slimming World ~ 3lb off for me this week, so that's 8lb in a fortnight!