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Aim123
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| Joined: | 27 May 2005 |
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Posted: 27 May 2005 07:16 pm |
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| I have been trying to loose 20 pounds for almost three months now. I'm 5'7 and weigh 160 lbs.(39% body fat) I started working out (treadmill, weights, walking with stairs, aerobics) about 45 min. to an hour a day for 3-5 days per week. That didn't do anything! Now I do the Firm aerobics video (very hard) for an hour and then walk about 3 mph for 45 min. about 4-5 days/week. I cut my calories down to between 1200-1300 (only for 5 days/week) and 1500-2200 (weekends). On some week days I'll have 2-3 light beers (included in my calorie count) Is that what is keeping me from loosing? I eat all healthy foods otherwise. I'm really upset that I've been at this for so long, and no results. No measurement changes, body fat percentage changes, NOTHING! Please someone help!
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 27 May 2005 07:33 pm |
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I just want to say that I really feel bad for those of you who struggle so. I've struggled with food all my life, but when I eat well I just always lose the fat I put on when I don't. Getting myself to eat well has always been the hard part, but never losing the fat.
When my doctor recently told me I had to lower my cholesterol or I'd have to go on meds, I got serious and in 9 weeks I lowered my total cholesterol by over 100 points; lowered my body fat form 22 to 14%; and lost 20 pounds which wasn't even my goal.
Don't mean to rub it in and make you feel bad. I guess I'm just lucky. Or maybe it's what I eat or don't eat.
This forum's still very new and just getting going. Hopefully it will grow and some good suggestions will be posted from others who have struggled with the same problem and found the answer.
Hang in there, Peter
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patesguy
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Posted: 27 May 2005 08:14 pm |
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Well im glad you asked for help and didnt go and freak out with a binge of ice cream and cake!
I can really only talk from experience so ill do my best...
Just recently i looked at myself in the mirror and said "Wow. What the heck happened?" I had put on 20lbs in 9 months with my new job and all new stresses in my life... i got depressed first, then i got angry, then i slept alot (mainly from depression) then i found something ive always wanted to do... rock climbing... i did some research and found a place in the area and checked it out... i loved it!! i never tried it before but quickly found out that it was a great workout!! though i was very weak at the time (3 weeks ago) it lit a fire under me...
I needed to get stronger and leaner so i could climb better... and so i talked to people checked online sites and went back to the gym... I lift 3 days a week and climb twice a week... im down about 10lbs now and still have a bunch of weight to lose but im doing and loving it!!
My advice is to try something new! something you think you might like. you never know you might fall in love like i did and lose some weight at the same time!! good luck!!!
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Aim123
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Posted: 27 May 2005 09:09 pm |
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| Thanks for all your responses. I used to surf all the time, and really need to get back into it. It's hard when you have a family, job, etc. to find the time though. I had another question aslo. I was wondering about waist slimming belts. It looks like a back support belt. I wear it when I work out and sweat tremendously under it. Is this helping or am I waisting my time wearing it?
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 27 May 2005 09:16 pm |
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I'd vote for waste of time.
Might reduce the size of that area for a short time... not sure about that. But anytime you lose water is just returns.
You might post a topic Waist Slimming Belts under Diet Aids and see if you get a reply.
Peter
P.S.
My older taughter and kids live in Santa Barbara and my son-in-law and oldest granddaughter are getting into surfing!
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patesguy
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Posted: 27 May 2005 10:09 pm |
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Peter is right... its a waste of time...
you cannot spot reduce so its not helping that specific area... the best thing to wear while working out is clothing you are comfortable in... sweating more doesnt always mean burning fat... you lose water weight and dehydrate faster... think of wrestlers that wear those trash bags to sweat more... its just water weight and it is not safe at all... just work hard and the pounds will come off...
I dig the surfing idea as well! take your fam out and get them into it! youll get to spend time with them and youll get a good workout!
try hiking as well! that could be a family activity! i love hiking, nice views, good workout, time with the family!
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JRae
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Posted: 28 May 2005 08:33 am |
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| Cutting your calories that low for all the exercise you do is slowing your metabolism and your body will try to store fat for conservation. Are you watching your unhealthy carbs? Eat foods with a low glycemic load, nothing processed.
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Dave Brown
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Posted: 29 May 2005 04:06 pm |
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Aim123,
To suggest that someone add fat to his diet to lose weight is sort of like urging a person dangling over an abyss to let go. Never-the-less, that is what I suggest you try next and here's why.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that for some individuals, the "old" fat stored around the belly, thighs, or bottom can't be burned efficiently unless "new" fat is eaten in the diet or made in the liver.
The research team developed genetically engineered mice missing an important fat synthesizing enzyme in the liver. Consequently, these mice were unable produce new fats in the liver. Since fats coming from the liver are vital for maintaining normal sugar, fat, and cholesterol metabolism, these mice must eat dietary fat to remain healthy.
The article referred to here was published in the May issue of Cell Metabolism. What the researchers did was to place mice on a zero fat diet. Since the mice were missing an important fat synthesyzing enzyme in the liver, they developed fatty liver disease. They also developed low blood sugar levels. However, when placed on a diet containing "normal" amounts of fat, the symptoms were reversed and "the transgenic mice were no different than normal mice in terms of body weight, body fat, metabolic rate, and food intake."
I'm guessing that what you consider "healthy" food is also low in fat. You could be doing yourself considerable harm if that's the route you've taken. You need fat in your gut to absorb vitamins A,D, E, and K from your food. Your body also uses fats (especially saturated fats) to make hormones and cell membranes. I urge you to inform yourself about fat metabolism. Here are some excellent resources:
Know Your Fats by Mary G. Enig, PhD.
Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Sally Fallon, MS and Mary Enig.
Eat Fat, Lose Weight by Barry Groves, PhD.
Sweet and Dangerous by John Yudkin, MD.
Nutrition Against Disease by Roger J. Williams, PhD.
On the internet you can find information by typing the following into a search engine:
The Oiling of America
westonapricefoundation.org
doctoryourself.com
thincs.org
Barry Groves, UK
In conclusion, it is important to acknowledge the fact that your metabolism is unique. What works for others in terms of vitamin, mineral, fat, protein, and carbohydrate intake may be substantially different from your body's "peculiar needs. So don't be afraid to experiment with good fats like butter and coconut oil. I am painfully aware that almost the whole world believes that these fats will quickly clog your arteries. However, if you look into this alligation, you'll find that it's a lie carefully nurtured for many years by the vegetable oil and sweeteners industries through public relations campaigns and behind-the-scenes manipulation of government policy.
Dave Brown
Last edited on 18 June 2005 05:23 pm by Dave Brown
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flyawayana
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Posted: 1 June 2005 11:14 pm |
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what method are you using to measure body fat? if its BMI (the height and weight chart things. .. STOP THAT!) those stupid things are increadibly innacurate.
example, i am 5'6'' 155 pounds, and 22-23% body fat. (using the skin fold method) which is WAY more accurate than some chart. the charts or calculations for BMI dont take into account muscle to fat ratios, skin fold, for body fat, does.
hopefully this helped somwhat?
fly
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