Advice on getting back into shape and taking off the pounds please!!!

[MS]

Welcome

First, the good news! The exercise and good eating habits you've developed will greatly reduce your chances of developing diabetes, even if you don't lose ANY weight.

I would be very surprised if you haven't also gained some muscle at the same time you've dropped some fat. If this has happened, the scales may not show any change, but you should FEEL stronger, fitter and generally healthier.

I would love to see an exact list of what foods you eat, including serving size. How are you calculating your calories? Do you know how much protein, fat or carbs you're getting each day? Do you follow a diet plan, or do you just eat 'something' every 3 hours?

Instead of using store bought weights, the milk jugs, empty wine or juice bladders, bags of spuds etc.... will all work. So will using your own bodyweight. Just do a variety of squats, calf raises, pushups, tricep dips etc....and if you can get hold of a strong length of bungy cord, you can do a great variety of other resistance exercises.

Most important of all is to not give up. Not ever. This is all about your health, and it's a life long commitment to getting and staying healthy. Make fatloss a lower priority, make lifelong health (which includes not gaining any MORE fat) a higher priority.

 

[juli_jewels]

I likes Thaiboxe's idea about a way to pay off what I owe him, but I'm afraid of his g/f! Where is that stacked and packed friend of yours though?????????

As far as everyone's comments about the scales...I don't even own one, I'm just basing things on the fact that I feel like I should have some more room in my clothes. Perhaps even be able to fit into some I haven't been able to wear in a few months!

I do feel better I have TONS more energy, I still swear I could give Thaibox a good run for his money in the ring! But, you are right, I am feeling better, more energy, more positive attitude etc etc etc. I just was hoping the weight would start coming off as there are a few things I'd love to be able to do again (besides get a date with Thaibox's buddy) like rock climbing and SCUBA diving. Right now nobody wants to see me in a harness or a wet suit!

Thanks for all the advice. When I get some more time tonight or tomorrow I will post my diet and how I have been watching what I eat so maybe you guys can give me good suggestions on what I can change. I do follow a "diet plan" which is basically to avoid things like fast food, breads, dairy products. Basically I eat fruits, veggies, a little cottage cheese, and meats and really that is about all. I avoid things like drowing my carrots/celery/broccoli/califlower in dressings or heaven forbid cheese! My fruits don't come out of a can they are all fresh.

Thanks for all the advice everyone! I think I may how found a cheap way to a gym membership too. I'll tell you what cute guy I twisted for this later Thaibox! When and if the membership comes about trust me I will be asking A LOT more questions!