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04-19-2012, 08:26 AM
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I have not lost anything yet. I'm walking on my treadmill every evening right after work, at least 2 miles in 30-35 minutes. I work up a sweat and feel good about myself but it's not showing on the scale!
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04-19-2012, 04:43 PM
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Lindsey, you probably won't lose any weight with exercise alone. I know it sounds crazy, but there have been lots of studies to show that exercise it not a good weight loss strategy unless you do like 2 hours per day or something like that. Exercise is very good at keeping the weight off after you lose by calorie restriction.
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04-19-2012, 06:17 PM
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My program is telling me I'm allowed 1750 calories per day and I'm staying around 1500 every day
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04-19-2012, 06:40 PM
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I think 1500 is too many for you in the beginning. 1200 is a good number to start with
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04-19-2012, 09:01 PM
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Lindsey, from the pictures I don't see where you want to loose weight. But if you do, the best way is to start eating 5-6 small meals a day. Make tuna sandwiches an eat one half and save the other for a few hours later and so on. Keep slice apples deep in peanut butter to snack on.
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04-20-2012, 05:23 AM
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Cut down on carbs too Linds. And, drink lots of water!
I keep sabotagine myself. I ate a big bag of Tootsie Roll Midgies for dinner this week. I'm just not ready! Usually, I pig out before I begin to seriously watch what I eat. I guess that's what I'm doing. You all are doing so well!
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04-20-2012, 10:41 AM
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Jessica, that is really sweet. I know I don't NEED to lose weight, but I just know I was smaller before, and I want to be smaller again. I am 5'8 and 145 lbs. I used to be 5'8 and 125 lbs, but I've filled out since then (hips, chest, and I finally grew a butt lol!) I want to be around 135 though. Even a smidge under 140 I'd be happy with. I am worried though that the weight I lose will be chest and butt!
Gayle, I will try to cut down to 1200 calories. I normally just snack on fruits and veggies during the day. I'm eating my lunch right now and it's just slices of carrots, celery, and a fat-free yogurt. I try to make healthy food for supper, even if it's just swapping things out in normally unhealthy meals lol... last night was tacos but we used extra-lean gound beef, lots of veggies, low-fat sour cream, and whole wheat tortillas. I ate less than I normally do. No matter what the scale says, I am still feeling healthier than I did before. I think maybe I should stop looking at the scale every day.
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