In desperate need of advice regarding weight loss.

Jox

Sometimes when we "forget" about the problem it seems to go away by itself, but when we obsess about it then it seems to get bigger (or my bum does anyway!)

Sounds like you're enjoying your walks with the dog, it's a win win for you and the dog, fresh air, exercise, companionship, rather than pounding on a treadmill staring at a tv screen like I do! When I get a bit braver I might try a run in the street one day!

murphydog999

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

I think people were right..I was probably doing too much exercise & maybe cutting out the cardio at the gym has helped.

Problem with trying to lose weight, is when something works you can't put your finger on what it is & when things your doing ain't working for you, it's again hard to know what your doing wrong.

As far as I can see, the only 'people' who advised you about cutting down was me! Glad to be of assistance

the_devil_made_me_do_it

murphydog999 wrote: »

As far as I can see, the only 'people' who advised you about cutting down was me! Glad to be of assistance

Fair enough md999..I thank you for offering winning advice :T

Jox..I take the dog out twice a day & do an hour or so each walk. There would be no way I would do that length of cardio in the gym. I either do approx 20 mins high intensity or about approx 35 mins endurance.

I can't run on the treadmill or outside, because I have Plantar Fascitis. Even when I rest my foot, it makes no difference. I have tried a couple of times to run on the treadmill & it just sets my foot off again. So, I'm stuck with the cross trainer or the bike.

I will do cardio at the gym once a week & the other times just lift weights.

Jox

A 2 hour walk a day is great exercise, if you wanted to wear a pedometer I'm sure you would exceed the 10,000 steps recommended we all take every day.

I can't actually run either, I think I have one leg longer than the other and it's uncomfortable. I do a little short run and a long fast walk on the treadmill, about 6km an hour. It's good enough for me.

Have a good weekend all

lippy1923

Jox wrote: »

I've just posted this on another thread, but hopefully this will offer some food options if you're struggling for ideas.

I've been investigating a low sugar diet and will attempt the following from tomorrow. Might be easier for me to start at the weekend and get myself organised. I will also not drink tea/coffee with sugar/honey and will drink more water.

Breakfasts (choose 1)
• Porridge made from 4tbsp porridge oats and 135ml each of skimmed or soya milk and water
• 1 slice wholegrain toast with 2 poached eggs and 1 grilled tomato
• 2 poached eggs with 2 grilled turkey rashers, 1 grilled tomato and grilled mushrooms
• 1 slice wholegrain toast topped with 1tbsp peanut butter and 1 sliced banana

Lunches (choose 1)
• 1 large grilled salmon fillet with mixed salad.
• Salad made from 4tbsp cooked couscous, 1 grilled skinless chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, 1tbsp raisins, 1tsp olive oil, lemon juice and black pepper.
• 600ml carton fresh vegetable soup and 1 banana.
• 1 medium-sized baked sweet potato with 1 small can tuna in water and mixed salad. Plus 1 apple.
• Homemade guacamole made from 1 small avocado, 1 chopped tomato, garlic, lemon juice and Tabasco, with 1 wholemeal pitta and 1 carrot cut into sticks.
• 1 medium size pack of sushi (around 250 calories) and 1 banana.
• 1 wholemeal pitta filled with salad made from 1 small avocado, 1/2 red pepper, 1 small red onion and 1 tomato.
• Bean soup
• 600ml carton fresh butternut squash soup. Plus 1 apple and 1 orange.
• Salad made from baby spinach leaves, cherry tomatoes and cucumber topped with 1 small grilled salmon steak and 1 poached egg.

Dinners (choose 1)
• Stir fry made from 1tbsp sunflower oil, garlic, ginger, 1 small pack ready-prepared stir-fry veg, 1tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce and 2tbsp toasted unsalted cashew nuts. Plus 1 satsuma
• Cut 1 turkey steak into bite-sized pieces and thread onto three skewers with cherry tomatoes and 1 green pepper, cut intopieces. Brush with olive oil and squeeze over some lime juice. Grill until cooked through and serve with 6tbsp cooked couscous made with chicken stock. Plus 1 apple.
• 1 small (150g) grilled fillet steak with 1 medium-sized sweet potato, cut into wedges, brushed with olive oil and baked in the oven, with 1 grilled tomato, grilled mushrooms and a green salad. Plus a handful of grapes.
• Fry 1/2 chopped small red onion and 1 sliced red pepper in 2tsp sunflower oil for a few minutes. Add 3 sliced boiled new potatoes and cook for a few minutes. Add 3 beaten eggs and cook until almost set. Place under a hot grill to set the top and serve with salad. Plus a handful of blueberries.
• 1 grilled tuna steak served with 3 boiled new potatoes in their skins, steamed carrots, broccoli, green beans and baby sweetcorn. Plus 1 bowl fruit salad and 1 pot fat-free fruit or soya yogurt.
• Chop 1 red pepper, 1/2 aubergine, 1 courgette and 1 small red onion into bite-sized chunks and roast with a handful of cherry tomatoes, fresh rosemary sprigs and 1tbsp olive oil. Serve with 1 roasted skinless chicken breast. Plus 1 pear.
• 1 ready-prepared smoked mackerel fillet with salad.
• Fajitas made from 1tbsp sunflower oil, 1 red and green pepper, 1 small red onion, 1skinless chicken breast and fajita seasoning. Serve wrapped in large iceberg lettuce leaves, topped with 1/2 small diced avocado.

Snacks (choose 1)
• Avocado dip with celery sticks
• 1 small avocado mashed with garlic, lemon juice and Tabasco, served with celery sticks.
• 1 bowl of fruit salad with 1 pot low-fat natural Greek or soya yogurt and 2tsp chopped mixed nuts.
• 30g unsalted almonds
• 2tbsp unsalted pumpkin seeds.
• Large mixed salad topped with 4 slices smoked salmon. Plus 1 kiwi fruit.
• 3tbsp reduced-fat hummus with carrot sticks.

Hope this helps xx

That was really nice of you to take your time posting those ideas

I've been stuggling with food ideas and have now stolen your list. Thanks.

lippy1923

Keep it up OP. I have joined the gym and have my induction starting tomorrow after work. Hopefully I will start seeing some results after a few weeks

System

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

Yup..you should feel very proud of yourself. You have done well.

It is very difficult to keep motivated if you ain't seeing any results. As much as I want to tone up my body, I really wanted to see some change on the scales too.

I think people were right..I was probably doing too much exercise & maybe cutting out the cardio at the gym has helped.

Problem with trying to lose weight, is when something works you can't put your finger on what it is & when things your doing ain't working for you, it's again hard to know what your doing wrong.

Hey, it is really frustrating not see results on the scales, especially when you've made loads of changes and nothing seems to be working!

That said, cutting my portions and altering my workout has finally resulted in a 2lbs loss this week :j So keep going hun, you'll get there. I think the hardest thing for me is wanting quick results but accepeting it isn't going to happen straight away.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I have introduced CLA & Green Tea extract into my diet. Hopefully they will help with the weight loss.

Unfortunately not really seeing any weight loss on the scales. Can't believe I have been dieting and exercising & have only lost just over a stone. For some reason I still find it disappointing.

lippy1923

Have you noticed any improvement in your skin? Looking fresh, more toned? Do the clothes test. If they fit better or are even getting baggy then you're going in the right direction Forget the scales for a while.

A stone is a great achievement! Be proud you did it.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Funnily enough I've had more problems with my skin then ever. The skin on my body has gotten very dry & I am suffering with spots on my face as well.

Don't know whether I look more toned, but I have had to buy a new belt. Haven't had anyone comment on whether I have lost weight.

It's taken me 7 months to lose only a stone in weight.