Posts by pezigrl

Building muscle doesn't make you lose weight, it makes you gain it, as muscle weighs more than fat does.  So even if fat does transform into muscle, it doesn't show up that way on the scales.  But your body will look better, probably lose inches, but weight won't just drop off.  I'm personally at the place where I don't really mind what the scale says, I'd just rather see that number and it be muscle instead of fat.

Don't buy the sweets.  If they're not in the house, it's much harder to snack on them.  Besides, your teens don't need them either!  Instead buy carrots or apples, maybe some nuts for a little protein.

I spent over a decade not eating breakfast, once my body was used to not having food in the morning, if there ever was a time that I *did* eat breakfast, I felt like I was STARVING by like 11:30.  I think it's because your metabolism is being given something to work on and is getting faster so it goes through the calories quicker.  Hopefully that means it starts getting rid of the calories stored in fat next. 

Actually a pound a week is a good healthy rate to lose weight at.  Stepping up from "light" to "moderate" cardio would help burn some more calories, if you are able.

I'm not sure, but I believe infertile women still have monthly cycles.  Not having  your period regularly is more a reflection of body content, you need a certain level of fat in your system to sustain it.  Not enough fat will shut down the system.  Which is why lots of athletes, mal-nourished women, and slightly scary female body builders, will often stop their cycle.

Swimming would be my suggestion.  If you feel your heart rate going up, you can always slow down and just kick for a few laps.

It's also only been two weeks, your body might think something is wrong and that it needs to hold on to reserves.  just keep at it.  Once your body knows that sustinance is still available, it'll start to let go of the extra.

I've been eating right and going to the gym for two months and still have about a 5 pound fluxuation on the scales.

I'm in the same sort of situation.  The last few years I've ate junk and not worked out at all.  While I didn't balloon out of control, the weight I've gained (about 20 pounds) just won't go anywhere even though I have completely changed what I eat for the better, drink only water, and work out three times a week.

But I keep at it, if for nothing else my heart is healthier and muscles I've forgotten about are waking up.

Your husband needs a reminder of what "for better or for worse" means.  Also, if he wants you to be thinner, maybe he should be encouraging instead of threatening. 

I am an extremely self consious gym goer, I have been known to leave early, or not even go in if it doesn't "feel" right.  I also am a terrible runner, something about it makes my balance all wonky, so I sort of understand where you're coming from.

Try converting those looks into inspiration so that when the day comes that you've reached your weight and fitness goals those same people can look at you and be impressed.

I haven't eaten breakfast since I was 12 years old, it's been hard for me to make the time and have the interest.  I usually bring some juice, and either an apple or a whole wheat English Muffin to work with me to try and get the day started.