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Getting in shape for the big day!!
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This thread is a bit late for me as my wedding is this summer but I just wanted to share what has worked for me as I have lost weight over the past few months.
I have been a little overweight (BMI 26) for years and getting engaged was the push I needed to get serious and lose the extra 2-3 stone (BMI is now 21). I did it all through diet, no exercise really at all. I didn't spend any extra money either (if anything I saved it). I just downloaded the myfitnesspal app (free), logged everything I ate and kept to a daily calorie deficit. I didn't eat anything weird, generally ate the same as before, just less.
It was honestly much simpler and easier than I thought it would be. Sure there were hard days and I screwed up a few times but I kept logging and kept losing weight and am so so happy with my current weight and feel in total control of my diet and confident in my ability to maintain this weight.
I hope everyone else on this thread has success too
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This thread is a bit late for me as my wedding is this summer but I just wanted to share what has worked for me as I have lost weight over the past few months.
I have been a little overweight (BMI 26) for years and getting engaged was the push I needed to get serious and lose the extra 2-3 stone (BMI is now 21). I did it all through diet, no exercise really at all. I didn't spend any extra money either (if anything I saved it). I just downloaded the myfitnesspal app (free), logged everything I ate and kept to a daily calorie deficit. I didn't eat anything weird, generally ate the same as before, just less.
It was honestly much simpler and easier than I thought it would be. Sure there were hard days and I screwed up a few times but I kept logging and kept losing weight and am so so happy with my current weight and feel in total control of my diet and confident in my ability to maintain this weight.
I hope everyone else on this thread has success too
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You're all amazing, I don't know do I feel inspired or lazier than ever. I sing for around 70 wedding ceremonies a year and in the past month 2 lovely couples sent me footage of me singing which featured on their video and also some photos of me performing. I look horrendous. I've definitely crossed the 12.5 stone threshold again after being just over 11 a few a years ago. Feel so so desperate. My problem is-when I'm exercising routinely and eating really well, I tend to shift nothing, give up hope after 2-3 weeks, stop being strict and end up losing a few pounds by not even trying. Then I get into form again and tend to put on weight when I start back running and doing weights, crunches etc. I know it's not all about what the scales says but if I see the damn thing move one more time in the wrong direction I'm going to go mad.
anybody with any advice? I'm not going to ruin anybody's photo album or video ever again.
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You're all amazing, I don't know do I feel inspired or lazier than ever. I sing for around 70 wedding ceremonies a year and in the past month 2 lovely couples sent me footage of me singing which featured on their video and also some photos of me performing. I look horrendous. I've definitely crossed the 12.5 stone threshold again after being just over 11 a few a years ago. Feel so so desperate. My problem is-when I'm exercising routinely and eating really well, I tend to shift nothing, give up hope after 2-3 weeks, stop being strict and end up losing a few pounds by not even trying. Then I get into form again and tend to put on weight when I start back running and doing weights, crunches etc. I know it's not all about what the scales says but if I see the damn thing move one more time in the wrong direction I'm going to go mad.
anybody with any advice? I'm not going to ruin anybody's photo album or video ever again.
Have you used my fitnesspal? It's absolutely brilliant for tracking every mouthful you eat.
Also do you drink much water? Not being hydrated can stall weight loss.
It sounds crazy but you also have to make sure you are eating enough food. When changing your diet if your calorie intake drops too low it can stall weight loss because your body tries to hold onto fat reserves. Nobody should ever eat less than 1200 calories per day, and at that 1200 is the minimum to just keep your body going. Myfitnesspal can calculate what your ideal calorie intake is based on your weight/height, how much weight you wish to lose and how much exercise you do.0 -
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I took up the gym a year before our wedding and I've kept up my membership last few years since. I think the key is healthy eating topped up by a regular exercise routine.
I think without routine it's very hard to stay motivated. I've read articles that say studies show that our willpower is limited and the reserve is reduced by willpower decision making. By having a routine that you don't need to think about, you just do it, you reduce the need to decide to exercise, you just do. If it becomes second nature, it's much easier to control your lifestyle with respect to it. I go to my regular classes 3-4 times a week. It takes something important for me to miss it.
I also find it easier when attending classes I enjoy. Our gym offers a range of stuff, kettlebells, HIIT, spinning, step and aqua aerobics, circuit, boxing/MMA conditioning, abs/core blast... You're not gonna keep up the classes if they're a drag or you don't feel like you're part of the group. I've tried them all, I picked ones that suited timewise and that I enjoyed and keep that up for the college year. In summer they often have bootcamp. I've done MMA conditioning for 2 years, and did step for 3 (not this last year as they've changed times and instructors). I started doing spinning this last year and joined yoga at work last 2 years. A lot has been down to having the same instructors and girls in the class that I got on with so it's good banter and looked forward to going every time!
Personally I prefer to exercise more than eat less as I love my food, although on average I eat quite healthy I do love tasty food and big portions of it... so it can be tough. I also sit beside our sweets drop off area at work, so it's impossible to avoid when people come back from holidays with the toblerones, toffiffees and lindor boxes... At the moment I'm in my second trimester, and still have food aversions so it's made it easier to stay off the chocolates and coffee! 0 -
You're all amazing, I don't know do I feel inspired or lazier than ever. I sing for around 70 wedding ceremonies a year and in the past month 2 lovely couples sent me footage of me singing which featured on their video and also some photos of me performing. I look horrendous. I've definitely crossed the 12.5 stone threshold again after being just over 11 a few a years ago. Feel so so desperate. My problem is-when I'm exercising routinely and eating really well, I tend to shift nothing, give up hope after 2-3 weeks, stop being strict and end up losing a few pounds by not even trying. Then I get into form again and tend to put on weight when I start back running and doing weights, crunches etc. I know it's not all about what the scales says but if I see the damn thing move one more time in the wrong direction I'm going to go mad.
anybody with any advice? I'm not going to ruin anybody's photo album or video ever again.
I know it's hard when you're not happy with what you see in the mirror or a photo, but please try not to be too hard on yourself. I'm no poster child for self love but I know that it's when I'm being cruel to myself that I tend to reach for junk food. I think all this self improvement works better coming from a place of self worth. And just from that post alone I know you're an amazing person with a fantastic creative talent and the drive to work at doing something you love! Best of luck on the getting healthy mission x0 -
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I lost some weight for my wedding, but promptly put it all back on again :rolleyes:. I'm back on the wagon now, but this time I'm offering myself rewards! I have a white board on my fridge with "Lose X lbs - get Y!". The crowning glory is a Diane Von Furstenberg dress
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Same here Faith lost well a bit nothing serious more toning.. But have started back on things now and went out and picked up a pack of silver star stickers. So for every day I do something I get one star... I do actually feel good putting a star in each day or working towards maybe 3 stars.. Sad isn't it
I found little changes like having herbal teas in work instead of coffees and sugar, having porridge in the mornings, not buying crisps to even pick at in the cupboard or keeping it only for the weekend or something..
Regarding the fitness side of it, I have so hoped to do more but do you know looking back on the photos now there aren't too bad and I did feel pretty. What Redchairs said it true and so so nice, it isn't all about fitness and this and that tis about how you sometimes too in the inside...
I found doing the 10 day abb challenge worked great for toning up in general...
Now haha I got to maybe around 20 max of each thing and cut it down then to maybe have the things, when I wasn't feeling it.. But I defo noticed the toning up must say the butt is great after the I am lost for the name of what they are called. But when you lie down and kinda push your pelvis upwards (whatever they are called) they are good and the side kicks if you need to tone the upper leg...0 -
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I did a really hard* (for me) Pilates class and ate well yesterday, everything into my fitness pal and well within my limits, and I feel awful today..
I can barely move and am so tired, I've been gulping water down but that's not helping, it's so hard to stay motivated when I feel like this
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You can't reduce fat from any particular area unfortunately. Shedding fat is as they say, like drying a sponge, it has to come from all over and can't be picked from a particular corner. By eating well, eating fewer calories than you burn and getting a good balance of all the correct nutrients (carbs, fats, proteins and micronutrients), you'll see fat loss coming from all over. If you incorporate some strength training with upper body workouts you will strengthen your arm muscles and when the fat comes off, they'll reveal lovely toned arms underneathcookie2015 wrote: »Anyone know what would be the best exercise for tonning or shedding a layer off my upper arms? 0 -
Good for you! That's a great achievement. How long did it take you to lose the weight?
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Short answer: around 7 months to lose around 35lbs (2 1/2 stone)
long answer: I ate approx the same for the whole 7 months but lost a lot of the weight at the beginning (because maths :P). I averaged 1-2lbs a week for the first 3 months then around 0.5lbs a week for the remainder as I got closer to my goal.
What worked for me was 1200 calories Mon-Thurs then 1600ish Fri and Sat and not a whole lot of exercise just the usual casual walking etc during the day.
Hope this helps anyone, I like data (obviously...), and this logical approach really helped me 0 -
You're all amazing, I don't know do I feel inspired or lazier than ever. I sing for around 70 wedding ceremonies a year and in the past month 2 lovely couples sent me footage of me singing which featured on their video and also some photos of me performing. I look horrendous. I've definitely crossed the 12.5 stone threshold again after being just over 11 a few a years ago. Feel so so desperate. My problem is-when I'm exercising routinely and eating really well, I tend to shift nothing, give up hope after 2-3 weeks, stop being strict and end up losing a few pounds by not even trying. Then I get into form again and tend to put on weight when I start back running and doing weights, crunches etc. I know it's not all about what the scales says but if I see the damn thing move one more time in the wrong direction I'm going to go mad.
anybody with any advice? I'm not going to ruin anybody's photo album or video ever again.
Hi
If the scale isn't motivating you why not try progress photos?
Basically you take photos of yourself (front, side, back) in the same clothes and pose at regular intervals such as every week or month and then compare the photos to see progress and be motivated! It works for lots of people, to get the idea check out https://www.reddit.com/r/progresspics (NSFW people in underwear!).
Also I had a similar experience to you (also similar weight, I started at just over 12 stone) in that when I tried to overhaul my diet and exercise I would often find it too hard and give up quickly. What has worked for me has been targeting diet only and sticking to a calorie deficit. Now that I am at my goal weight I would like to start more serious exercise again (for fitness, not weightloss).
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Does anyone have the names of any good diet plans to follow? I have tried to dramatically reduce carb intake, but I am finding that I am always hungry. I bought a nutrininja hoping that the juices and smoothies would fill me up, but its not working
Carbs are really important in our diet.
I don't believe in low carb 'diets',they are unsustainable.
What's important is eating the right carbs and a healthy portion size.
The only diet you will need is one full of fresh fruit and veg, lean meat and small portions or wholegrain bread/potatoes/ wholegrain rice/pasta and some beans and pulses for good measure! This type of 'diet' is for life and you won't feel like you have to sacrifice food you enjoy.
It's ok to still treat yourself the odd time,we all need that 0 -
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