Calling Dis Dieters!!!

[Boo Boo Too]

I vary it between ~ Running, swimming and X Bike Classes.

Sounds fantastic! The right thing to do since firstly your body gets used to exercise (so you need to keep varying it) and secondly people get bored very quickly (and so train less effectively...)

Do you really do exercise every day? Do you find that draining, too tiring or boring/demotivating? Ideally you should have a couple of days off a week (either three on one off, or five on two off): when you exercise you make wear and tear on your muscles (basically micro-tears) and, if you don't give them enough time to heal then, again, your exercise tends become less effective...

Do you have any resistance training (light weights) and core stability built into your routine? They are great ways to tone up and increase your body's ability to burn calories (even at rest).

Exercise is one of those things that (to a certain extent) it is not how much you do, but what you do that counts... i.e. you can often exercise less, but more effectively (as far as weight loss, toning and improving fitness are concerned).

Boo

 

[snoopygirl79]

Can I join too? I've lost 25lbs since March when I started Weight Watchers but have stayed the same for the last few weeks which is frustrating as I wanted to have lost 2 stone before my holiday next week. But there's still time....

Vick

 

[Minniespal]

I exercise every morning before I go to work. I exercise 2 days on and 1 day off. On my off day I swim. I use light weights about 3 times a week and a swiss ball one day a week.

 

[carolfoy]

Carol ~ Move away from the cake, DON'T EAT THAT, DON'T EAT THAT

Thanks Florence - I listened and put it back

 

[Boo Boo Too]

I exercise every morning before I go to work. I exercise 2 days on and 1 day off. On my off day I swim. I use light weights about 3 times a week and a swiss ball one day a week.

Sounds perfect (providing you don't get too tired/drained/fatigued - since swimming still counts as exercise)!

You really shouldn't have ANY trouble loosing the weight then . But remember that weight isn't everything - since lean muscle weighs more than fat... Pressumably (since you have such a good routine) you are regularly monitored and re-assessed by a gym instructor?

Boo

 

[Minniespal]

Sounds perfect (providing you don't get too tired/drained/fatigued - since swimming still counts as exercise)!

You really shouldn't have ANY trouble loosing the weight then . But remember that weight isn't everything - since lean muscle weighs more than fat... Pressumably (since you have such a good routine) you are regularly monitored and re-assessed by a gym instructor?

Boo

I've lost over 140 pounds in the last 18 months. I enrolled in a health club on the same day I started with Weight Watchers.

 

[Minniespal]

Thanks Florence - I listened and put it back

You're a good girl for doing that Those 14 pounds will soon be gone

 

[fizz13]

well I'm in, I can lose half a stone easy but then i struggle and the half stone fluctuates weekly. I think I need to exercise more so will be starting something, really need to lose 2 stone to be healthy, well done to all with their weight loss, its fantastic, keep up the great work

 

[scojos]

I've lost over 140 pounds in the last 18 months. I enrolled in a health club on the same day I started with Weight Watchers.

thats very impressive, well done.

how much more do you want to lose?

tracy

 

[Minniespal]

thats very impressive, well done.

how much more do you want to lose?

tracy

7 pounds and I will be a happy bunny

 

[Boo Boo Too]

I've lost over 140 pounds in the last 18 months. I enrolled in a health club on the same day I started with Weight Watchers.

My God, that's more than a me! That is amazing! You are definitely a role model.

Just look after yourself: that is a HUGE (very impressive! weight loss) over a relatively short period. The big dangers are either yo-yo-ing or going completely the other way.

Sounds like you are doing all the right things though - just look after yourself and keep regular gym re-assessments (to keep variety, stop yourself getting bored and keep motivated and happy ).

Boo

 

[Tink78]

Count me in please.

Only got 5 weeks until I have to get my body into my bikini in Kos.
I don't want to scare everyone so I had better join in with this.

I will weigh myself on Monday 4th and then will post my weight loss (hopefully) on 11th.

 

[Booknut]

I would love to join in please - I have HEAPS to lose - Florence (Minniespal) is my inspiration because I know it can be done

I did a silly liquid diet a few times because I wanted to lose fast and needed some encouraging losses to keep me going. Needless to say this wasn't the smartest thing i've ever done...

I did lose a few stone and kept 1 stone off this last time (miraculous!)

I've joined Slimming World, have been doing it for the last 3 weeks and have lost 4.5lbs (weigh in for 3rd week is this Thursday). I have also started exercising regularly which I haven't done before. I have a treadmill that someone at work sold me for £50 (lucky!) and a great exercise bike and I use both along with free weights 3 times a week. I don't do a lot yet but i'll get stronger as I get smaller. I reckon it will take me 18 months/2 years to take all my weight off.

Hopefully i'll have a few Disney trips in between to keep me going

Eloise

 

[Boo Boo Too]

I would love to join in please - I have HEAPS to lose - Florence (Minniespal) is my inspiration because I know it can be done

Definitely - her accomplishment is amazing: a real testiment to the fact that you can do whatever you put your mind to it. She seems to be doing it in a very sensible way too - which means she should have great and sustained success

I've joined Slimming World, have been doing it for the last 3 weeks and have lost 4.5lbs (weigh in for 3rd week is this Thursday). I have also started exercising regularly which I haven't done before. I have a treadmill that someone at work sold me for £50 (lucky!) and a great exercise bike and I use both along with free weights 3 times a week. I don't do a lot yet but i'll get stronger as I get smaller. I reckon it will take me 18 months/2 years to take all my weight off.

Exercise is excellent. However IF you ever find yourself flagging in motivation, go and join a proper gym and/or do exercise classes... to get the best results from exercise you need to be regularly re-assessed and have new goals/routines set for you. You need to keep yourself and your body challenged and interested. PLUS "misery loves company" - well maybe not misery, BUT it always feels better to work out where other people are doing the same thing (makes you work harder and doesn't feel mentally as tough ).

Good luck and keep at it

Boo

 

[Booknut]

Good luck and keep at it

Thanks and good luck with the fencing!

 

[Boo Boo Too]

Thanks and good luck with the fencing!

Thanks

You know if you are looking for something different... (something a bit active/physical) there are quite a lot of adult beginners who try it... can be quite social too.

Boo

 

[madgem]

Count me in I want to be a definite size 12 by the time I leave for my trip in December so that I fit into all my disney clothes from last year!

Lots of exercise is what I need more than anything I think!

Gem

 

[Minniespal]

Lots of exercise is what I need more than anything I think!

Gem

It certainly helps to speed up your weight loss.

 

[madgem]

My boyf got me Roller Boots for my birthday
I tried them last night! Was interesting since I haven't used roller skates in about 14 or 15 years! But wow is it good exercise! You don't realise as a kid just how much of your body you use to power those things!

Gem

 

[Strommie]

I'll re-join Have lost 13lbs up till now but still got a long way to go. Am still going to WW every week and do well when I stick to it Have had a couple of bad weeks (and a very big meal at the Trafford Centre today) so need to get back into it