I wonder if it's possible
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I wonder if it's possible
| Mon, 01-15-2007 - 1:23pm |
First allow me to say hello to everyone before I just jump right in and ask my question. Currently I'm at about a horrendous 211 pounds. I haven't always been this size this is a recent thing that has slowly creeped up on me over the last couple of years; anyway as we do every year we're going back to my most favorite place in the world, and I want to lost the weight! My long time boyfriend is wonderful and never mentions my weight, however; I know how I feel and therefore it can't be that great for him. We leave in August on the 2nd and I want to be at 135 pounds, which is still more than I used to weigh but I wanted to be somewhat realistic. Do you think it's possible or am I setting myself up for failure? I've been doing 2 hours of cardio a day and in the last week I've lost 10 pounds I started at 221. I know the numbers aren't going to be that big every week, but do you think it's possible to lose the amount I want to lose in about 7 months? I'd love any advice and congrats to everyone who has already done so well it's amazing and inspiring to read a lot of the messages here. Thanks again and Mahalo!

So you want to lose 65 pounds - I think it seems very realistic. I lost 40 pounds in 4 months last year (before I got preggo) - but it did take a great deal of consistency and commitment.
One thing I would recommend is strength training too. Don't forget, muscles burn the fat.
I do the Power90 DVD - have done that for years. I love it - aerobic one day, strength and abs the next. Do this 5 times a week. (supposed to do it 6 but I just can't on weekends!)
The right working out is key. I used to do a circuit like Curves type thing. That also worked great. Mixture of cardio and strength and low impact.
I've lost tons of weight only working out 30 minutes a day. Everyone is different but consider mixing it up a bit and see if you can get more out of your 2 hours (that is a lot for me!)
Also - water water water. And portions portions portions. Those are my two nemises. I tend to eat good quality - just too much of a good thing. I also tend to avoid water - so I have to force it into my day.
Finally - get the support you need here. I'm 315 pounds and need to get to 180 so you have a lot of people who are pushing to do the same. You are not alone and can't feel badly about how you got to be 211 - just feel good about how you are never going to be 211 again! ;-)
I have a reunion in August that I'm trying so hard to get thinner for. Like I said I have 135 pounds to lose - but come heck or high water - I'm going to do my darnedest to make that happen!
Camay
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I just thought that I'd put in my 2 Cents...
If you're having trouble with the weight training portion then you can always to 'resistance' training. Using the tube thingys. A girlfriend of mine does this to a video (I'm not sure which one) But it's something to look into :)
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Holy cow...Pilates KICKS MY BUTT!!!!!
Kudos to you for being able to get through it!!!
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Well, I agree with Mary.