On the road to a Weight loss goal :)

Petrie85 · **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2011, 07:50:59 PM

How are you doing on your diet Kam? I need to work on mine badly. I need to exercise a lot more and eat ten times better like your doing. I got rid of all of my junk food and I've been eating a lot of grapes lately. So I need to follow in your steps and take my own advice now and start my diet program agian. I've lost over 50 pounds once. And I will do it again.

Karmarsi · **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:11:56 PM

Yum, grapes <3
I started toning exercises today. I want to tone my legs and belly some. 50 pounds, wow.
I have to say one thing I dislike about myself is giving up times before. I always feel I could look so much better and be so much more healthy than I am now. I've found the soup I like so much ( chunky~ ) is only 200 calories a can! and it's so filling >w<
I'm getting very used to eat smaller proportions too. My body gets fuller easier, and I can't stand to look at big amounts of food or food with a lot of calories. If I eat anything with 300+ calories I feel so terrible after. Does that make me weird?
( I've also been drinking a lot of water since I've started too o.o It's so yummy when cold~ )

Karmarsi · **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2011, 05:27:52 PM

I been feeling pretty horrible lately... Unmotivated at that.
I wish I could afford a set of dumbbells. I'd like 2 10 pound ones to help me exercise but mom would call them pointless and expensive. Walter won't get them as he probably wants to use his saved money for other things.
I feel like I'm in a rut. T_T

Justin1993 · **Reply #23 on:** October 27, 2011, 06:44:25 PM

I am in the same situation. I took a rest day which, for me, is an absolute no. Now, I don't feel like exercising. I tried running yesterday, but I found myself bored after about 10 minutes. Today, I did some sit ups and pushups but I found myself demotivated again.

I don't know what to about your dumbbell situation. Sorry. I don't even have weights. I usually just lift whatever is heavy and I can lift without much trouble. What exactly do you want to use the weights for? Resistance while exercising or for upper body?

Cancerian Tiger · **Reply #24 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:25:05 PM

Try doing wall push-ups. They're easier on your joints and and supposedly more effective on your core. Or try using a sack of potatoes like a kettleball

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Serris · **Reply #25 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:43:32 PM

A large sack of potatoes or in my case, rice (25 - 50 pounds) is good for squats. If there are trees nearby with branches you can reach, chin ups on them or climbing them is good exercise.

And try doing things like going for long walks.

Also, building up muscle will help your metabolism.

Kor · **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2011, 11:50:49 AM

Those are some good suggestions. Also I've read elsewhere you can use a plastic milk container, put in some water. I guess a screwtop would be less likely to spill water. & one can put in some rice once the water filled one is to light. Though it will be a bit awkward since the weight will be mainly on one end. Maybe more awkward if it's only partially full with the water or rice moving around as the bottle is moved around.

Also maybe a backpack with some books, or other things, can be used. Especially if it has a strap like mine does. Besides the 2 normal straps to go over the shoulders it also has a strap at the top of the back where you can hold the backpack by one hand.

Not sure how good they are but maybe some plastic bags also, with a book or 2 in them. Though they may not last long and may be awkward to use. There are other alternatives like these and the ones mentioned previously by other folks.

Karmarsi · **Reply #27 on:** October 29, 2011, 06:39:49 PM

Can't say I can use backpacks with books or such. Lack heavy ones and bags.

On a brighter side today my pajama bottoms want to fall down a bit. They're hanging just a smidge above my hips.

One thing that would really help me is if my family notices my weight loss on Thanksgiving or such. shame that's a ways away @.@

Karmarsi · **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2011, 10:20:54 PM

Ideas needed guys
I'm heading to the store tomorrow guys, and I want to get many low cal yet good foods. I have a small list and all but feel I need more. It'd be great if the foods helped my metabolism too.

I've got
- Apples
- Bananas
- Granola
- Yogurt
- Salad
- Pineapple
- Green Tea
- Watermelon
- Tangerines

I'm willing to try out new things too, so feel free to pop out random things. thanks~

bushwacked · **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2011, 03:35:13 AM

I heard black coffee can boost your metabolism by increasing your heart rate, but it looks like theres some confliction whether it's true or not.

Kor · **Reply #30 on:** November 01, 2011, 04:34:54 AM

I think yogurt comes in a variety of fat % like milk, normal, low, non. And I heard it's healthier to try to make sure the yogurt is live culture. Doubt it'll help you to loose weight but I heard it may be better for intestinal health or something.

Karmarsi · **Reply #31 on:** November 01, 2011, 11:29:00 AM

I'm back friends~ I got all that was on my list and more. I got many fruit meals that were 70-90 calories a pack. I got some yogurt that came with granola and blueberries ( only 90 calories ). I got some drinks that were just 0 calories, soups that were 200 calories a can and a few other things. I'm trying my best here.
We got a digital scale too. I'll weigh tomorrow when I wake up so I'll be at my lowest weight.
I really hope I lost some weight. If not I'll be so upset D:

Justin1993 · **Reply #32 on:** November 01, 2011, 11:36:19 AM

Are you also paying attention to nutritional value? Calories aren't as important as getting the right nutrients that your body needs.

Karmarsi · **Reply #33 on:** November 01, 2011, 11:40:10 AM

I am c: no worries

Paradise Bird · **Reply #34 on:** November 03, 2011, 03:37:07 AM

I'm not too sure on weight loss but the old neighbour I had ate 50 grains a day and drank 8 cups of water for 40 days. After that he lost enough wait to look pretty good though he is over weight again >.>

Bruton the Iguanodon · **Reply #35 on:** January 19, 2012, 01:25:51 AM

You'll do great.

Ever tried Fiber? ("Fiber no delicious yes")

On the road to a Weight loss goal :)

Bruton the Iguanodon