MIch elle Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 If so which diet, and how many lbs have you lost and have yet to lose (if you care to share)? Also, are you exercising along with dieting, if so how much (min/day or wk)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsdash Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) I started on a "diet" several years ago. It was the ABS diet by David Zinczenko. I lost 40 lbs. in 3 mos. I went from 148 lbs. to 108 lbs. That was too much to lose. I went back up to 118 lbs. and I try to stay there. Since then, I don't consider it a diet, I just consider it the way I eat. I started out very strict but I've relaxed quite a bit and I lose and gain the same 5 lbs. depending on what kind of month of eating I've had. The only difference I made in his diet was that I am a vegetarian so I just changed the protein. I got a lot out of Tosca Reno's Eat Clean diet as well. They are very similar. Oh, yes, I exercise 4-5 days per week. It really depends as to what. I change around. When I lost the initial weight, I was running, doing pilates and weights. Now I just do some bowflex, I walk and do free weights. I just want to maintain. I would love to start pilates again, I loved it. Edited October 9, 2008 by mrsdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Who *is*, or who *should be*? I fall into the latter group. I have 35 pounds to lose. There. I said it. Now I just have to get my act together and shed the weight. Nothing like waiting until the holidays are just around the corner, eh? I have been doing my physical therapy exercises consistently, so my back is feeling better. As a result, I have been able to walk about a mile and a half each day without too much pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Starting in June I decided that I wanted to just slim down. I watched my portions, we eat very healthy anyway. I started walking for 1 hour everyday and doing light pilates 2-3 times a week. I have since lost 31 lbs. I am quite tall and I have lost this weight very evenly. Which is both a pro and con. I haven't seen the dramatic difference I was hoping for (all my clothes still fit, they are just a little bigger) but I feel much stronger and I am sleeping so much better. I would like to continue losing and I think I have just permanently adopted this regiment. Good luck. It really does come down to lifestyle changes, not so much a single diet or goal weight. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I just started Weight Watchers at Home this week. I haven't lost anything yet, but hey, it's only been 3 days!!!! ;) I am starting my running program over from the beginning because of an injury in August. That means that right now, exercise consists of about 30 minutes 3 times a week. That'll increase next week though. I need to add back in some toning and my Callanetics. Life is just better when ya do your Callanetics :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I need to add back in some toning and my Callanetics. Life is just better when ya do your Callanetics :D I should start doing more than the back exercises. I would feel better, wouldn't I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsdash Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Starting in June I decided that I wanted to just slim down. I watched my portions, we eat very healthy anyway. I started walking for 1 hour everyday and doing light pilates 2-3 times a week. I have since lost 31 lbs. I am quite tall and I have lost this weight very evenly. Which is both a pro and con. I haven't seen the dramatic difference I was hoping for (all my clothes still fit, they are just a little bigger) but I feel much stronger and I am sleeping so much better. I would like to continue losing and I think I have just permanently adopted this regiment. Good luck. It really does come down to lifestyle changes, not so much a single diet or goal weight. :) I agree with this. I think, though, if you find the right "diet" and make it a lifestyle change, it will work for you. If you find a diet and make it a temporary way of eating, you will most likely put all the weight back on. It has to be reasonable, realistic and healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I prefer to think of it as a life change. :D I'm back on weight watchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana in OR Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm on Weight Watchers. I started in June. I'm hoping that I'll reach my 10# loss at weigh in this week (yes, that's 4 MONTHS to lose 10#). To be fair, though, in the past 2 months I've had 2 minor surgeries that have kept me from being able to exercise at all for several weeks. Since I started exercising again, I am seeing a difference. I try to go on the elliptical trainer 30 min at least 3 times a week, with walks and/or bike rides on the alternate days. I do Wii Fit a couple of times a week, and use hand weights 2-3 times a week for about 15 minutes. I like Weight Watchers. I find it's very easy to work into a regular life, and it doesn't feel like a diet per se. I did try it online, but find it's easier for me when I attend the meetings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 I lost 7 lbs the first week of Phase 1. I'm in the second week now and will weigh myself on Monday. The diet is going very well in that I never feel hungry and am satisfied with the food choices Walk ~5 days/wk, 2.2 miles/day Wii Fit -aerobics, yoga and strength training several times/ week for 20-30 min. each session Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I started watching portion sizes earlier this year. I lost 10 pounds quite easily. ALL of it was off my chest! I was bummed as I wanted to lose it off my hips! I was also exercising 45 minutes/5x/weeek. I kept this up and still didn't lose more weight. So, two weeks ago, I started the Abs Diet. I really need a kick start. My goal was another 20 pounds. I've lost 7 more pounds. 13 to go! I am never hungry and I can see this as a lifestyle change for me. I'm loving the results - the weight is coming off my waist and belly - finally. I am also running 5x/week between 3 and 6 miles. (I've worked up to that since April or so. My first race is the Detroit Marathon Relay next weekend!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I do Weight Watchers. I go to meetings. Over 100 lbs gone but need to lose another 50 lbs. I do the flex program but *try* to eat as much "real" food as possible rather than all the processed stuff. I walk 5 days a week on my treadmill. Walk outside when I can. It seems to be either too hot or too cold here to go out and exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I started Feb 07 and have lost 107#s so far. I have been struggling since June to get below 160 and it's driving me bonkers.:banghead: I want to get down to 140 and hope to by the time Feb rolls around. I am eating a low fat, high fiber plant based diet and excersizing 5-6 times a week ( when I am being good lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I consider mine more of a lifestyle change with the goals to: eat more whole, beneficial foods lose weight tone muscles improve cardiovascular/respiratory systems increase bone density sweat everyday (I believe it cleans the system) decrease stress So I workout at least 6 days a week and eat much better. It sounds so simple, but that's really my plan. I've lost 10 pounds (5 more to go), fit into lots of the clothes I wore when I was dating my husband, and now wear a size 6 again. One not-so-serious goal is to try to get my old jeans on. :) We'll see. I was up to 140 when not pregnant and aim to be 115 again. I actually was down to 105-110 at one time. This is actually a healthy range for me because I am small-boned and only 5' 3". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Not on a diet but have changed my diet. Cut out sugar and added coconut oil and lots of other good fat to my diet. I have lost 15 lbs in the past 3 months. My clothes are literally falling off of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Who *is*, or who *should be*?I fall into the latter group. I have 35 pounds to lose. There. I said it. Now I just have to get my act together and shed the weight. Nothing like waiting until the holidays are just around the corner, eh? I have been doing my physical therapy exercises consistently, so my back is feeling better. As a result, I have been able to walk about a mile and a half each day without too much pain. I'm with you. I have 15 that I'd love to lose (again). I lost it a couple years ago and have put it back on. I know how, I just haven't done it! I like to use the Weight Watchers point counting (not going to meetings). It works great because it doesn't restrict anything and teaches great portion control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I'm back on Weight Watchers for 3 weeks with a 13.8 lb loss so far. I work out 3-4 days a week (trying for 5), 45 minutes cardio, 30 minutes weights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I'm on a lifestyle change. I'm trying to do cardio for 45 min. 5x to 6x a week and weights/strength training 3x a week. I love Spark People for helping me keep track of what I'm doing and for the WTM Spark Group for support. I've lost 29 lbs. so far. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I do Weight Watchers. I go to meetings. Over 100 lbs gone but need to lose another 50 lbs. I do the flex program but *try* to eat as much "real" food as possible rather than all the processed stuff. I walk 5 days a week on my treadmill. Walk outside when I can. It seems to be either too hot or too cold here to go out and exercise. Congratulations!! That is awesome. You should really be proud of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I started Feb 07 and have lost 107#s so far. I have been struggling since June to get below 160 and it's driving me bonkers.:banghead: I want to get down to 140 and hope to by the time Feb rolls around. I am eating a low fat, high fiber plant based diet and excersizing 5-6 times a week ( when I am being good lol). Wow, great job. That is incredible and you should be proud. This has inspired me to get back on WW to lose the weight I need to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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