I decided to lose a few pounds, but it's always been tough for me to do so I tried something different this time. I cut bread out of my diet almost entirely. No bread, no toast, no bagels, no french bread, no croissants, no crackers, not even any croutons on my salad. That's the only change I've made and I've lost about 10 lbs in two weeks. Losing the weight is nice, but I'm really craving a bagel, lol. I mean reeeeeeeeeally craving them. I'd roll over my grandmother in a dump truck for a bagel with cream cheese right about now. It's a good thing she's dead and buried or she'd be toast.
Mmmmm, toast.......damn!
Oh, I thought that you were going to tell us how much you weigh. LOL Don't worry, you don't have to because I wouldn't share my weight with any one of you.
Yeah, the cutting of carbs like the ones you've mentioned really helps. Eating lots of greens and fruits will help you lose weight very quickly. (for some people)
I've also heard of the "No Carbs After 2pm" rule. I believe this works too. As well, there are rules about not eating after 7pm or just a few hours before you sleep.
I would LOVE to lose my weight that I have gained since being on these DAMN birth control pills. I find it extremely difficult to lose the weight regardless of the countless hours of exercise and cutting calories I've placed into this.
Any females here have the same problem?
Chances are you'll gain some really serious weight if you DON'T take those pills.
I gained a bit of weight during my uni days. I found out how to lose weight after I was done school and back to a "normal schedule".
The trick was:
Not to eat Mike N' Ike candy for a supper, Mars Bars for dessert.
Drink some water, not just Crowne Royal.
and, shop at a gro-cery store?? not just the 7/11 next door!
It worked wonders! haha!
Actually, I agree with cutting down on the breads. But if I went too long without pizza, I keeeel peeple!!
CK wrote:
[strong style="font-style: italic;"][/b] [div style="font-style: italic;"]Actually, I agree with cutting down on the breads. But if I went too long without pizza, I keeeel peeple!![/div]
Give up PIZZA? Now that's just crazy talk. I can't believe you even said that. I'm calling Homeland Security on you right now.
Pizza was one of the best out there ever! That and Italian pasta! MMMMMmmmm....
I just work-out a lot -- lifting weights and 90 min of cardiovascular six times a week -- so I can eat whatever I please. For health reasons, I avoid anything with trans-fats (hydrogenated vegetable oil, modified palm oil) in it.
That is pretty impresive amount of cardio. I do about 45 min. 5 times a week. But lift light weights w/high reps. Just curious, what kind of cardio do you do? I row and bike. Mountain bike in the summer, stationary in the winter.
If I didn't work at night I'd workout for 2hrs every night by running 1 mile (tread mill) 10 miles on a stationary bike, 1 mile on the rowing machine then 100 sit ups. Thats what I usually do.
CK wrote:
That is pretty impresive amount of cardio. I do about 45 min. 5 times a week. But lift light weights w/high reps. Just curious, what kind of cardio do you do? I row and bike. Mountain bike in the summer, stationary in the winter.
I now mainly use statitonary bikes or those ski machine things (not sure what they're called) that can be be adjusted to different slopes . Always at max resistance. I read and write while I use the machines to make best use of my time. I'm doing heavy weights, low rep (eg 500 lbs leg press, 2 sets, 22 reps). Truth is, it's better than drugs for keeping the mind relaxed and allows to me eat pretty much as I please (within reason).
If you want to keep your weight down, Sex is the best way. To fatten up again, Eat....
Therefore, my thesis is :- SEX...EAT...SEX...EAT....
Adam_Fulford wrote:
I now mainly use statitonary bikes or those ski machine things (not sure what they're called) that can be be adjusted to different slopes . Always at max resistance. I read and write while I use the machines to make best use of my time. I'm doing heavy weights, low rep (eg 500 lbs leg press, 2 sets, 22 reps). Truth is, it's better than drugs for keeping the mind relaxed and allows to me eat pretty much as I please (within reason). That is cool!
I snowboard a lot in the winter, but I find once the beginning of the season is over, my muscles are used to it, and it really isn't an intense workout. It is just gliding, gravity does most of the work. Biking is where I really love to give my heart a thumping!
LondonBoy wrote:
If you want to keep your weight down, Sex is the best way. To fatten up again, Eat....
Therefore, my thesis is :- SEX...EAT...SEX...EAT....
I like your mantra and I like you already. Sex Eat Sex Eat...MEET?! (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/12.gif)
Meat??
I like your mantra and I like you already. Sex Eat Sex Eat...MEET?! (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Love/12.gif)
Ahhh...PureLife, you are the catalyst of all concepts truly sensual......;-)
Wow, keep that up LondonBoy and I'll bless ya all over, alphabet style. ;)
If this was DV PureLife honey, this would have made further conversation. But, since this is DS, a forum for nice people like everyone who posts here...I shall refrain from it. But, I must admit, you are a BABE................ ;-)
WHO U CALLIN' NICE???!!!!
[FONT size=1]ok....you got me...[/FONT]
LondonBoy wrote:
If this was DV PureLife honey, this would have made further conversation. But, since this is DS, a forum for nice people like everyone who posts here...I shall refrain from it. But, I must admit, you are a BABE................ ;-)
Who says that we're all nice? Flirting and talking dirty IS a DS Requirement layed out by Teh Borken.
Oh, have you received a kiss from Teh? He kisses everyone who is new here. Yup, it's in the Subject to Conditions in the rules. ;)
purelife wrote:
Oh, have you received a kiss from Teh? He kisses everyone who is new here. Yup, it's in the Subject to Conditions in the rules. ;)
Errr, that's for the ladies only.
My goodness, TB... why discriminate against the lads, as well? I'm sure your kisses fit all walks of life.
I've managed to keep my weight steady during pregnancy and you can bet, it's all because of the good work from the dietitians there. Eliminating carbohydrates like bread and bagels isn't always the best choice. By deleting these items from your daily diet, you're missing out on stuff like fibre.
The trick is to choose the right and healthy choices - bread/bagel with sprouted wheat, whole wheat is your best option. If you're watching your weight, instead of reaching for that second helping of dessert, limit to maybe half then you can have your bread/bagel intake.
purelife - I absolutely hate the pills. Not only did I gain weight like you, I also find that I tend to break out in spots. Since getting off the pills, I found I had more energy and generally feel a heck lot better. Plus my weight stayed off.
Which brand(s) were you on?
I know that there is know such pill that will make you lose weight. I have no choice really.
I cut down on my calories and exercise at the same time. AARGH! It's damn frustration. And me, I don't trust the condoms.
Oh well, girls have to go through some sacrifices so that we don't get pregnant!
I can't remember, purelife but it's the one with the red sunflower on it.(??)
Yeah, I know... sometimes you kinda wish the men would snip snip snip so we don't have to take the pills. (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/7.gif)
Lise wrote:
I can't remember, purelife but it's the one with the red sunflower on it.(??)
Yeah, I know... sometimes you kinda wish the men would snip snip snip so we don't have to take the pills. (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/7.gif) [/DIV]
*shivers*
i thought i hear the other day that there is a birth control pill that makes you lose weight. if only i could patent that.
Lise wrote:
Yeah, I know... sometimes you kinda wish the men would [em]snip snip snip[/em] so we don't have to take the pills. (//vny!://discoverseattle.net/forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/7.gif)
Already done. So.....meet? lol (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
Lise wrote:
My goodness, TB... why discriminate against the lads, as well?
It's not that.....it's just that if I tried it now and found that I liked it, I'd hate myself for missing it all these years. (//forums/richedit/smileys/Happy/14.gif)
kingy wrote:
i thought i hear the other day that there is a birth control pill that makes you lose weight. if only i could patent that.
kingy - I don't know about that but yeah, it'd be great if there was a magic pill that could not only stop you from ovulating but also lose weight.
Worst part than gainig weight - lowering of sex drive. Meep.