Posts by kishmish

heres some ideas i have gotten from studying and watching people who went from chubbier/fat to extremely fit/muscular (and that have also worked on me):

1. eat ALOT of protein and have protein shakes. the better the quality of the protein, the better results you will see. 

2. restrict carbs a little (dont go overboard on the restriction) and try to eat most of it during the day

3. dont reduce your calorie intake too much and workout a hell of alot.  what will happen is that you will actually start to see the scale move down but your clothes will get tighter.  what happens is that your body starts to eat muscle and pack on fat.  overtraining and eating very little doesnt help at all.  ive been there and was super confused until i sat down and calculated how much i was in the gym vs. how much i was eating.

4. eat rediculously clean, eat 5-6 small meals and make 2 of those protein shakes (only if you weight train). i know its hard...but its not going to be forever.

5. weight training is key.  you may reduce your size with just aerobics and dieting, but weight training will help tone you, increase your metabolism and give you the shape you want.  it will help u make it to your overall goal.

6.  keep the discipline.  remember your goal.  nobody said it was going to be easy or we would all be hella fit!

Original Post by dirktwolf:

Original Post by kishmish:

since you complain your hair is dry, do what Indians do (and they have crazy curly/frizzy hair to tame as well) and oil your hair at least once a week. i recommend coconut oil or almond oil. leave it in overnight and w ash it out in the morning. your hair will be alot softer. if you do this enough times, you will see a difference in your scalp and hair.

about the sticky thing - this sounds odd...go to a doctor or see someone specializing in curly hair. every city usually has specialized salons that deal with curly hair...do some research.

 

Do you put a lot or a little in for that treatment?  And wrap it up?  It's worth a try.  Thanks. :)

you basically start at the roots and massage the oil as needed into your hair to get it "wet".  if your sleeping with it, its better if you can wrap it in a thin cotton to get excess oil from getting on your pillow.  then wash it out in the morning with your regular shampoo.  i suggest you pay special attention to massaging your scalp and making sure the ends of your hair have soaked up the oil.

depending on your physical goals, id say 5-10lb. good luck :)

just weighing in for the thread:

last week: 121lb

this week: 120lb (i guess my clothes fit better for a reason!)

i havent taken my measurements yet..for some reason i do it on fridays :p im guessing ive gone done a 1/4'' here and there esp my thighs ...im guessing not more than an inch or 2 total around my body since im already smaller...its sooo slow and frustrating sometimes.. BUT i did go shopping yesterday for honeymoon clothes (summery stuff and some dressy dresses) and i was ecstatic to fit into zara's size xs! the jeans are around a comfy size 6 .. which i was a yr ago before i gained weight but this time around i can wear tighter clothes and not have much muffin top spillage like i used to (i got crazy love handles going on thanks to my moms genetics!) ...so def changes are happening.  its hard b/c im getting married in 3 weeks and i have to buy clothes now, not when im done training a couple of days b4 my wedding...so if i drop inches the clothes might b baggier

ok ill be back to respond... i have a makeup trial and im still in a towel from the shower!  i hope she doesnt make me look like a drag queen...

i read a study (sorry i dont remember which one it was to cite) but it stated that those who ingested artificial sweetener were around 30% more likely to gain/become overweight

maybe someone else knows which one it was...

although i love eating watermelon normally, i always have it in my firdge when im watching my calories.

i can stuff myself silly with watermelon and barely dent my cal intake

krazykim - great weight loss.  i love spinning but i do classes.  do you check your burn on the bike?  i wa surprised when i got a heart rate monitor that was burning ~450 cals for a 45 min class... be careful on the readouts on the machines they either over or underestimate...they have neverrr been accurate for me.

amcm - wow 3 pounds is awesome :) and i do workout like almost everyday of the week....i dont enjoy it...i find it a means to an end and something that i have to do if i want something, which is being healthy

Original Post by lostlittlerabbit:

oommmggg! can you share the recipe of your paneer makhani??? pleaseeeee? that sounds SOOO GOOD <3 thanks!

as for me, i've lost 2.5 lbs when i last weighed on monday 13th (142.6 lbs). i think i will weigh tomorrow so i hope i get at least another .5 lb down! It would be nice to be 142.0 from 145 in 1.5 weeks

 

yay good luck tomorrow everyone

sure! hers the recipe (it serves 3)

1 tbsp melted butter

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1-3 green chili's, minced (1 if you dont want it too spicy, 3 if you like it hot)

1/4 tsp red chili powder (do not substitute with paprika)

1/2 tsp garam masala

1 big (black) cardamom

2 green cardamom

1 inch peice of cinnamon (stick)

1 bay leaf

3 large tomatoes, pureed (i used canned tomatoes, which are small romas, so i use about 6 small ones with a little juice, and i puree it)

1 tsp sugar

1/2 cup half and half

1 tbsp dried methi leaves (kasoori methi) <-- do not leave out..it makes the dish

about 250 g paneer, cut into cubes

i dont marinate the paneer in tikka spices like you would with butter chicken because the butter chicken sauce is so awesome, it doesnt need it to be honest.  plus it would add more calories which you dont want.  If you want to sub with chicken, use thighs (they are more moist, and marinate whatever amount you want with 1 tbsp lemon juice, however amount chili powder you can handle, 1/2 cup yogurt and 2 tsp tandoori masala powder and about 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste -- then broil in the oven until done)

1. heat the butter and fry both cardamoms, bay leaf and cinnamon stick until the bay leaf changes to a brown color. 

2. add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilis and fry for 30 seconds

3. add the tomato sauce, red chili powder and the garam masala and enough salt to your own taste.  when the sauce comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 7-10 mins until it thickens slightly

4. add the sugar, methi leaves and cook a couple more minutes

6. add the paneer and mix well but make sure you mix lightly so the paneer doesnt break

7. add the half and half, let it come to a boil, taste it and adjust salt or spices.  remember, whenever you add something, allow it to come to a boil first before turning off the heat

8.  eat it! its good over rice or eat with naan (i use whole wheat pita bread to control calorie consumption)

Original Post by stacimae:

pavlocat- CONGRATS!!! That is so awesome!!

kismish- if you have reached a plateau, I learned fo a food that will breat the plateau.  If you combine tuna and tomato for several days, this will jump start your weight loss again.  It was a trick I learned from the dietician on my last diet.  It does work, but it will take 3-4 days of eating it to get it started.  Something about it being a chemical combination that will boost metabolism.  I really don't undersand how it works, I just know that it does.

hey thanks for the advice!!  question:  do i have tuna for lunch and dinner, or just one meal?  and how much tuna/tomato should i be having? (i usually buy the fresh sashimi grade as i HATE the canned stuff)

courtneylauren - thats awesome u dropped.  i remember you were saying you were eating under your target for a while.  maybe that you ate a little more, your metabolism kicked in again!  congrats!

i avoided:

- the softest buttery naan (ok fine...ONE bite)

- butter chicken

- this creamy paneer dish

- seekh kabab's

i ordered some spicy shrimp dish with steamed rice....while my friends had the above foods!

having taught elementary school, the answer is quite simple:

- wealthier families sent cut up fruits and veggies with their kids

- less wealthy families packed junk food - which is obviously cheaper than fresh produce

i made this observation in different schools in different income level neighborhoods

the staff room is pretty horrible too - fridays its usually full of coffee cakes, donuts, dips, chips, pizza. almost all the teachers were overweight. 

im reallllyyyyyy frustrated.  i gained another pound...and the thing that bothers me, and its in no way muscle...theres no possible way i gained 3 lbs of muscle in the last 1.5 weeks....its not possible for women even with my heavy lifting....

i drink tons of water, i eat alot of protein and fruits, i dont usually ever gain water weight or fluctuate in weight over a period of time......

im not bigger or anything, but im not smaller...im the same measurements but just heavier....what is it??? ahhhhhhhh.

ok...my rant is over...

Original Post by allibugg:

i binged.. i need some tips not to binge

1) make sure your eating enough

2) throw out potential foods you know you cant control yourself around (mine is chips and chocolate)

3) dont go too long between meals without having a snack (even carrot sticks help, watermelon is filling, etc)

4) always plan out your meals.  this will ensure you dont panic at 8 pm when you dont hve anything to eat and go "oh well" and grab something unhealthy.  stock that fridge for the week!

5) ask  yourself if the food is worth the crappy feeling afterward...usually it isnt!

buttonsxandxbows - 3-4 weeks? wow no wonder your frustrated.  when i started my weight loss thing about 5 weeks ago, i didnt see any loss for the first few weeks, and then bam, it all fell off within a week and a half....did you check your measurements instead of the weight? maybe they r going down

bluecolors - i think stress can affect weight in the sense that we tend to make poor choices.  some deal with stress by rewarding themselves with fattier foods b/c they feel like it was an accomplishment to get through the day.  others lose their appetite and dont eat at all.  but im no scientist :P

krazy kim - you may want to keep a measurement diary..i keep one, so when i gain weight or i dont budge, i take my measurements and see if theres any change there...it can save you from feeling miserable!  im pretty sure 1 lb is pretty damn good of a loss in anyones eyes! congrats

hakusaki - welcome.  1100 calories is not good!  i know courtneylauren is going to be all over this :) comeonnn tell her something you always have some great advice.  well i would say try to get your minimum 1200 cals in, and if your stuffed, you should try using olive oil in your cooking to increase the cals, or put peanut butter on your toast...something calorie dense.

TODAY IS MY WEIGH IN -- so i have gained back all the weight i have lost.  in the last week..so im at 120 (up to from 118) BUT i did whip out my measuring tape, and in most areas im exactly the same as i was at 118, but a tad smaller in my hips and my thighs, so it was muscle gain (thanks to my crazy trainer who is on heavy-weights mode). 

The only reason im upset is because i have a bet with my fiance that i would be 113 by our wedding day (may 15th) and whoever wins our weight loss bet (he has to lose a certain amount too), gets to spend $1000 of the wedding money on a new wardrobe, shoes, whatever we want.  i know if i wasnt gaining muscle i would totally get there, but im actually happier gaining muscle (meaning i can eat more) and your body looks more sculpted...but the money could have bought me tonsssss of shoes!

i just got super discouraged, and i know its really silly.  i was 118 last week, this week 120.  i dont look bigger, and ive been doing heavy lifting and i know its a combo of water in my muscles and actual muscle gain, but the numbers r pissing me off.... the only way to redeem my mood is to whip out my measuring tape!

anyone else have irrational mood swings about their weight?