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Author: fizz
Date: 04-10-02 12:32
Ok, need a little help here. I don't know where to go or what to do next. I must say, I am getting a little impatient. I have been watching what I eat since Jan 1 ("diet" but I hate that word) I have been counting calories, eating "good for me food" My fruits, veggies, proteins, fats, starches,The right % of each) etc. Working out 5-6 days a week with a change in exersise often, strength training 3 days a week. Have a personal trainer, drinking 12-14 glasses of water a day, getting enough sleep, taking in my flax, and vitamins, even keeping that darn eating journal and I have only lost 8lbs!!! Yess, 8!!!!! I need a boost. I need to know what to do next!! Help!! I will take ANY suggestions! Thanks
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Author: Amanda
Date: 04-10-02 14:57
I am currently taking a protein shake in the morning. It is called Metabosurge...made by Vitamin World..it is not too expensive...
I have found that I have no desire to eat until lunch...BUT, I do make sure to take in a small amout of protein and carbs before lunch, even though I could make it through. My point is...this is a huge savings of calories...and you get the protein you need to get your metabolism going first thing in the morning...
this is what one serving consists of...
100 calories
1 g of fat
2 g of fiber
20 g of protein
and
2 g of carbs
I drink this with one cup of skim milk...it does contain the ephedrine group alkaloids...so if you are not wanting something with that herbal ingredient, I totally understand.
Anyway, hopefully this will work for you. It sounds like I am doing the same as you...counting calories...working out 6 days a week...I weigh 262...and I started out at 278, 6 weeks ago. I am working real hard...It's hard work, eating right...working out, but it really makes you feel great!
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Author: Pamster
Date: 04-11-02 07:20
Sounds like you are on the right track and just hang in there. Did you happen to measure yourself and/or get body fat percentage taken when you started? I started first of Feb and did everything supposed to do -- journal, cardio, strength train, water, etc. and after 6 weeks only showed a 10 pound weight loss on scales, BUT measurements show I have lost INCHES everywhere and I had body fat composition retaken: LOSS: 22 pounds of fat GAINED: 12 pounds lean muscle mass = only 10 pound loss on scales but DANG I FEEL GOOD. By the way I was 249 pounds on Feb 1 when I started so I know I have a long weigh to go and once I increase lean muscle mass more the fat will start falling fast!! Good Luck.
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Author: fizz
Date: 04-11-02 08:22
Thanks Amanda, I do the protein shakes twice a day. They do help with the hunger pangs but not the weight loss.
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Author: fizz
Date: 04-11-02 08:23
I wish I had lost 10lbs in 6 weeks. That would be great!! But no cigar. I have done inches but only have lost 2-3 inches all around. I appreciate the suggestions!
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Author: tash
Date: 04-11-02 11:47
hi i have tried everything!this protien shake sounds brilliant.could u tell me what its called and where i can buy it please.i have got hormone trouble;and the doctors just dont seem to be bothered about finding anything to help me get smaller,fitter.i was diagnosed at the age of 13yrs im now 26 and they put me on hrt at the age of 14yrs.the weight just piled on,at one point they gave me the wrong treatment,but they covered it up.my husband and myself have been trying for children for 2years.they said if i lose some weight it may help!as my hormone levels may change.then they say it will be very difficult to lose the weight!.ive been trying for 13yrs almost to lose weight and it has been a very hard fight,a battle that has started to beat me.i feel very ugly and fat!!!!my husband is brilliant he says im just right and that im beautiful,but i cant help but hate myself.so if anyone knows anything that might help me please e-mail me back.thank you! tash.
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Author: Amanda
Date: 04-11-02 16:56
The shake is from Vitamin World...and it is called MetaborSurge...they are on the internet too....I use both the chocolate and vanilla
www.vitaminworld.com Hope you find it...
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Author: Amanda
Date: 04-11-02 17:02
Opps...should be MetaboSurge...(spelled it wrong)
here is the link
http://www.vitaminworld.com/scripts2/htmlos.exe/008224.9.5347544175500017794?
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Author: GymMachine
Date: 04-15-02 04:55
Pamster is quite right you may have added lean muscle mass as you are strength training..remember muscle ways 2 and a half times more than fat..u have lost some inches u should be happy!!..dont give up there is light at the end of the tunnell...
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Author: fattybutt
Date: 04-23-02 17:34
Here is a little motivation quote my dear e-mail buddy sent me and it helps me stay focus...
" I am not there yet, but I am closer than I was yesterday!"
I know it doesn`t feel like you are getting anywhere, and I`ve felt the same myself...Yet when I take the time to notice, I`ve lost some of my "feeling sorry for myself attitude", I`ve lost some of my " self destructive behavior", I`ve lost "the urge to sit on my butt and do nothing all day", and then I also notice what I`ve gain, more energy, I like myself better, I`m not tired all the time, less asthma attacks, and the list goes on....
Once I complained to my weight loss buddy about losing 1 lb only although I was proud of the fact that I had lost the lb...Being the suportive person that she is , she put it in perspective for me...She told me that what I had lost was 4 stick of butter! You know when you look at it that way...Picture yourself with 32 sticks of butter stuck to your body...Aren`t you glad you lost them? Hang in there soon the weight will start going again...On the positive side, you lost 8 lbs , not gainned 8 lbs...It`s all on how you want to view things : D
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