Posts by twindaze

Hmm, ways to lose weight without changing my routine.  I could reduce portion size for one, or just eat more veggies and less of the carbs.  Exercise is harder, but it's not necessary for weight loss.  However, it's important for fat loss, so I'm not sure how to do that without changing a daily routine.  I guess sometimes we need to shake it up a little.  Walking or running is definitely an easy way to fit in exercise, just head out the door and get it done.

Sorry I've been missing, I was on vacation and forgot about posting.  I did poorly on vacation, no shock there.  But I did exercise a ton!  I walked on the beach daily, for a total of 5 walks, and the other day I walked all over the outlet malls, so that was probably equivalent at least.  So I need to keep it up here at home, back to the crazy life. 

I didn't set goals this time.  Setting attainable goals for me involves looking realistically at a situation and determining what I can do, what I've done in the past, and what I want to do.  So I know I can stick to 1500 cal per day, burn 2350 and then anything extra if I exercise.  Given those paramaters, a 1000 calorie deficit is do-able, so at the most, I can lose 2 lbs per week.  To aim higher, is to fail.  To aim lower, might be okay, it all depends on why.  Other goals, like exercise, need to consider where you are now.  If you are not working out, then going to 5 days per week right away is going to be too much, you need to do it gradually. 

So, IMO, realistic goals take knowledge and common sense.

I don't generally use excuses, I know what the problem is, eating too much.  I can't really think of an answer to this.

I'm stuck though, but it's just my lack of focus, i need to get it back.  I want to lose before vacation, that's in a month, so that's my current motivation, not the greatest, granted, but if it helps me get started.

"The one thing I will do this week to help me achieve my goal(s) is...."

I'm committing to logging again.  I'm not sure how I got away from it.  I will log everything I eat, even if it's a binge.  I've binged some lately and have gained some weight as a result, it's not too bad, yet.  Need to get working on it though.

Also I have committed to taking Wellbutrin again.  My depression got fairly bad.  It's day 4 and I feel a tiny bit better already, but I have a ways to go. 

Thanks everyone.  Obvious weight gain (jeans aren't loose anymore) is forcing me back on the wagon.  I'm starting back on low carb tomorrow.  That's such a simple way to lose, but it does get boring. 

I haven't slacked at all in exercise, so that's good news.  I'm still at 5-6 days per week of cardio of 50-60 minutes and lifting 2-3 times per week.  I have to take some time off from upper body work as I injured my elbow, but I'll keep up with lower body.

Going to aerobics tomorrow morning!  And I'll do lower body lifting as well.

Wow, 5 reminders!  I feel so loved. LOL  What do I have this week?  Well, my motivation is shot.  i need to get it back, somehow.  Any advice?  I'm so close to my 100 lb goal, I want to make it this time. 

You want to lift weights at least and do moderate cardio to make sure you lose mostly fat, otherwise there's little point to weight loss if you're burning significant amounts of muscle. 

I have done this in the past, positive self talk.  I didn't do it at a specific time, just at different points throughout the day.  I should try it again, I'm worried about the future and maintaining/continuing to lose.

My progress towards my goals is okay, I'm still exercising a lot, need to change that goal actually.  I'm also still eating more than goal, however, I'm trying to have a 1000 calorie deficit, and most days I'm within 10% of that, so that is good.  So I need to change that goal too! 

It seems to me that you're gaining because you're eating more than you burn.  The only other alternative is that you've been gaining muscle.  Calorie burn calculators are just estimations, so you don't know for sure how much to eat to maintain.