When trying to lose weight having goals will help you achieve great results. How much do you want to lose each week? Areas to improve your diet? Exercise? These goals should be set each week.
I have lost 20lb & my husband has lost 43lbs. Having too many goals will just confuse you.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Hi there,
I have an unusual question. I used to be very overweight, with a BMI of 28. Earlier this year, I began losing weight very rapidly and by April was diagnosed with cancer.
By late May, my weight had plummeted to what is perfect for my height and has stayed there. Now that I am in remission, I want to maintain this new weight. However, I know that most people gain weight back after huge weight loss and, in any case, I didn't 'earn' my weight loss.
I am very motivated to stay at this new weight, partly because I never want to be so sick again in my life, and being overweight is a risk factor for cancer. Also because when I was very ill, I kept my spirits up by looking at fashion websites, at all the clothes I could wear once I got better. I am keeping a food journal and am eating the right amount of calories for my age (42), level of activity and height. I have also started walking for an hour a day and, when I am in better health, intend to join a gym and take classes.
I've also got rid of my old clothes and taken pleasure in buying new clothes that fit perfectly. It was hugely expensive, so if I gain weight again, I will be up for big clothes bills.
But already I am coming up against problems. Mostly other people - somebody always seems to be offering cake or alcohol and they seem offended if I refuse. A few people have even said I need 'feeding up' even though my weight is clinically perfect for my height and body. I think they're shocked at how much weight I've lost and think that if I went back to looking like I did before, somehow it would mean I was back to normal. Then there are people who seem to actively want me to be fat again. One friend, who is more than obese herself, hovers over me practically chanting that weight lost always comes back. My partner, who is overweight himself, loves his food and is always bringing chocolate and other snacks into the house. We've even had fights about it - he says he understands, but then brings me home some chocolates.
Also, I've lost a huge amount of muscle mass because of my illness. Should I expect to put on some weight as I do more exercise, as muscle returns, or is all weight gain likely to be fat?
Has anybody got any advice for me? I feel like the only good thing about enduring that horrible illness was the weight loss and I want to keep it. I couldn't stand it if I got fat again, on top of everything else - but how do I cope with friends and family who want to push food on me? And do I need to know anything about altered metabolism etc etc?
Thanks for all advice,
Alexie
I know that it's through exercise and diet, but I don't know where to start. I'm 5'1 and 140 lbs. Please help me.
I love sweets, junk food and soda. I know it's a lethal combination. Please give me small tips that I can work on. I'm not in a rush to lose weight I think I'd be happy if I lose my first 5 pounds.
hi,
I am 35yrs old,mother of two,weighing 83kgs,height-5'6",my problem is that ,i've been jogging for 30mins & doing yoga for 45mins & eating less calories,drinking at least 16 glasses of warm water since one month,though there is visible loss in inches but my weight loss is only 1kg,which is very disappointing,what should I do to lose weight?I have to lose at least 15kgs to reach to my ideal weight.I have hypothyroidism.Please help.
kash..
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