Diet & Fitness Support Thread

[Miss Chicken]

I am hoping that someone can answer my question. I haven't read this whole thread so I apologise if it has already been mentioned.

I have lost about 18 kilos (38 pounds). I have gone from being 82 kilos (179lbs) to being 64 kilos (141lbs).

However I am feeling so cold this winter despite this winter being no worse than previous winters. I realise this is probably because of my weight loss but I was wondering if I will eventually adapt and get more use to the cold?

 

[freak]

I've been dieting for the past three weeks and have shed almost 3.5 lbs! I'm trying to loose the weight SLOWLY so I won't put it back on, plus ten more. So far, so good. I'm just watching my calories and pick and eat. I only drink ONE soda a day, but limit it to about three forths of the bottle just for a sugar lift. Plus I walked on the treadmill really fast for about 50min yesterday so so far, so good. My pants feel looser and I feel a hell of a lot better! Three pounds is better than nothing. At first, I didnt loose anything..but after a couple of weeks, I started to loose. I know my face looks a little smaller and so does my legs, behind, and stomach.

 

[RoJoHen]

I have determined that eating 250-300 grams of protein per day gives me gas.

That is all.

Um, yes. This is an issue for me as well. And it's really bad gas.

 

[Trippy]

Well I'm still working out and maintaining the weight loss...but I have a reocurring 10 pounds! Grrr...

Gave up chocholate...lets see if that helps!

 

[TJinLOCA]

Gave up chocholate...lets see if that helps!

Ooh, wow. That's dedication. Good luck!

I'd probably lose a ton of weight if I ever gave up wine ... I'm just not that committed yet.

 

[anais]

Workouts over the past week: 1 strength class with free weights, 2 step and 3 spin classes.

We had a new instructor in one of the step classes. It was her first time ever leading a group, and the poor girl totally forgot the choreography halfway through. It was enough for me though . I have no idea how they usually manage to remember it all.

 

[freak]

I missed my regular work out after work on Friday because my gym buddy was poorly, but I managed to get back to the gym on Saturday morning. I did an hour on the cross trainer - 30 mins fat burn and 35 mins cardio. I dunno, but it wasn't the best work out I've ever had. Maybe I'm just used to being at the gym after work when I'm knackered from the day.

Sometimes I find working out really frustrating. I try really hard and really put my back into it to get the best from my workout but on the way home I sometimes feel that I haven't achieved what I wanted to. Does anyone else get this odd sense of frustration, despite the fact that when you are in the middle of the workout you can't do more?

YES! I get frustrated too when I workout. But it's been very beneficial to my body. So far I've lost 5.6 pounds! I've only been doing this though for about a month(don't intend to loose the weight fast) and so far, so good. I'm either staying the same now, or losing so that's really good for me. I also don't drink much soda(only an occasional coke if my blood sugar gets low) and drink lots of water. So I know how you feel..I feel like I'm busting my ass to get in shape but I'm not looking slimmer or anything. I do FEEL slimmer though! I'm not so bloated.

 

[ByrdMan]

I'm down another 15 lbs since I last posted in this thread, for a total of 35 lbs since I started in late October. Since my last post, I added quite a bit of walking to my weekly routine. My longest walks now are about 6 miles, but it's getting to the point where adding more distance will make the time commitment a bit prohibitive. I should probably throw in some jogging, but I think I might be a bit heavy yet to do that without beating the crap out of my knees. If I drop another 40, I'll be the same weight I was in high-school.

 

[Crusher Disciple]

Gave up chocholate...

What the hell is wrong with you?

 

[TJinLOCA]

Well, I'm back to a regular gym routine and I've got the sore muscles to prove it ...

I'm up to workout #3 in the "New Rules of Lifting for Women" book, which is challenging to say the least. My last workout included 3 sets of each of the following:

Barbell Romanian Deadlift/Bent-Over row
Partial single-leg squats
Wide grip lat pulldown
Back extension
Some funky incline-bench thing called YTWL (from what your arms w/dumbbells are doing)
Swiss-ball crunches
Hip flexion (side crunch on mat)
Prone jackknife on Swiss ball
Prone cobra on mat

I'm not doing a lot of weight on any of them, but MAN, can I feel it!

Still not running because of a sore achilles tendon ... I might have to go see a doctor soon if it doesn't clear up.

 

[ByrdMan]

I walked 8.5 miles today... Farthest ever. I think I'm going to have to work in some more intense cardio though. It just takes to long to walk that much...

 

[TJinLOCA]

I walked 8.5 miles today... Farthest ever. I think I'm going to have to work in some more intense cardio though. It just takes to long to walk that much...

That's exactly why I took up running, man! I don't have that many hours in my day.

 

[Ashu]

Good old holidays, never good for the weight loss is it? Especially out in the middle of no where where I cant go DO anything to help, plus the food and all those other fun things. Boo

 

[anais]

Another week, another round. Did one spinning class, one step, one core strength and one Bosu Interval, which I love. So fun jumping around.

 

[TJinLOCA]

Today's fitness activity: Aerobic housecleaning! Really gets the heart pumping.

 

[ByrdMan]

I walked 8.5 miles today... Farthest ever. I think I'm going to have to work in some more intense cardio though. It just takes to long to walk that much...

That's exactly why I took up running, man! I don't have that many hours in my day.

I tried running maybe about 50 yards or so on one of my walks a couple weeks ago. My form must be off, 'cuz it beat the living shit out of my knees.

 

[DarkHelmet]

While running is certainly effective for cardio-pulmonary health, and body fat loss... unless you have perfect posture, perfect gait, and perfectly supportive shoes, running is one of the worst things you can do to your body.

 

[Ashu]

^ Yeah, that's why I cant run. Kills my ankles and knees everytime. Mind you I havent tried running in years...well, like three years but still. Ive been tempted to try it again but I doubt I'll do it for a long period of time. Stairs and walking shall remain my main source of physical activity

 

[RAMA]

So I got a little busy and stopped lifting again for 2 months. I didn't diet and still went from 280 to 245 pounds. This is mainly because I am active at work, and because I also lost muscle mass. I started lifting again the other day and I do prefer being at a lwoer weight in general. If I had stuck to my mass building program I would have lost the weight slower while still lifting. Ah the best laid plans of mice and men...

RAMA

 

[Crusher Disciple]

I did a yoga/ core conditioning session designed for runners who are participating in a marathon (uh, not me!). I didn't realize how highly runners think of yoga.