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So hard to lose weight.
I want to lose 30 pounds this summer break, but i know
i might hit a plateau before then.
20 maybe, but 30? i don't know..
Anyways, has anyone done P90X? How's the results?
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Goodluck on your goal. I haven't personally tried P90X, but some of my friends say it is a very good workout. In reality, its not that hard to lose weight. In order to lose weight ,all you must do is burn more calories than you take in. Seems simple enough right? You need both diet and exercise. The diet isn't all about eating less as most people think. Its about eating the correct food. Just don't get discouraged, stay determined, and you will reach your goal in no time.
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Thank you :)
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Thank you :)
One of my sisters lost 43 pounds on weight watchers over a years period of time. I started it in March and just hit my 10 lb. loss goal and I'm older than she so my botabilism is not the same as hers. I've not joined weight watchers but I did get some books and stuff from a garage sale and have been using them to count points. I don't buy the meals but every once in a while to have something different. Portion control is one of the main things and I've not had any trouble cutting back. I eat fruit for breakfast, snack on fruit, eat yogurt some days, have 1/2 sandwhich for lunch with sweet tea and eat whatever my husband cooks for supper but I weigh and measure to make sure I don't eat too much. You can basically eat what you want as long as you control your portions. My goal is to lose another 20-25 pounds and really feel like I'll be able to do that and to keep it off. That's where I've always failed with other diets; I loose the 5 or so pounds but then put it back on. Good luck!
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Good luck, little steps and lots of water.
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I have never heard of P90X. Good luck on your weight loss.
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Drink fresh juice its nice to be healthy.
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Thank you :)
Your welcome :thumbsup:
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I did p90x for the full 3 months and lost a little over 20 pounds and gained a lot of muscle. I also followed the meal plan they suggested. I stopped after the first round though, because it was taking up too much time and life got in the way.
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I did p90x for the full 3 months and lost a little over 20 pounds and gained a lot of muscle. I also followed the meal plan they suggested. I stopped after the first round though, because it was taking up too much time and life got in the way.
That is quite inspiring and it is nice that you lost a lot of weight. :wave:
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I am currently a memeber of fitnesspal.com and there are alot of interesting people and blogs of weightloss experiences. I myself have lost 29lbs since January. Just remember dont cut out your carbs just eat complex ones and make sure you eat. You must eat to lose weight. Some people think the less you eat the more you lose but it doesnt work that way. You dont need to do crazy workouts either. Its great whichever you choose but dont kill yourself. There is no need. Walking does a great job. 30lbs is a high goal. You should set yourself lower on a goal so that it doesnt take as long to acheive. It sets you up for better results. Also at My fitnesspal.com you get a diet profile according to your height and current weight and activity level. Then it tells you how much calories carbs protein and other things youll need to lose weight properly. You can also customize it. you should check it out at www.fitnesspal.com. good luck
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Have not heard of the program you asked about but have lost from 356 down to 177 over the past 2 years, am still 27 pounds from goal. Eat protein first, complex carbs (avoid white products and sugar), water, black coffee, unsweetened tea but only very occasional caloric drinks. Dashing Dish website has terrific low calorie, high protein recipes that are very simple with ordinary ingredients. Vary exercise program but 3 days a week is only enough to maintain, not lose, for me so 5-6 days mixing water, cardio, strength training. Classes or a workout partner will push you to work harder. It is not easy but it can be done. Unfortunately it is a lifestyle change and have to stay vigilent forever. Not just a diet, lose it and go back to life as usual. Regain is even harder to get off. Good luck.
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I had a friend who did that and he said it was very difficult and it was very painful for a few days after he did it (I guess he forgot to stretch) but some people have had a lot of luck with it. That workout is more about gaining muscle than losing weight though.
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To make your workouts more effective, be sure to change them up ever couple weeks. Don't do the same video or same routine for more than 2 weeks. New studies are showing your body adapts to the routine faster than previously expected (about 2 weeks to adapt), then the workouts become less effective, and that's usually the point where most people start to "feel bored" with the workout. If you change things up - do videos in a different order, swap in a new video, create your own workout, etc - it keeps your body guessing, and the workouts remain fully effective.
Also, to help keep snacking down. If you start to feel hungry, and you know you just ate - drink a glass of water first. If you are still hungry in about 15 minutes, then get something healthy to snack on. If you no longer feel hungry, then the "hunger" you felt was really you being thirsty. One thing I learned a while back is that the first sign of being thirsty is actually hunger pains. When you start to feel "thirsty", you are already dehydrated.
Finally, if the workouts you are doing includes strength training, don't watch your scale like a hawk. What will probably happen is initially you'll see a drop in your weight, but then it will plateau or start to slightly increase. If this happens, don't panic. When doing strength training, there will eventually come a point where the muscle you are gaining over takes the fat you are burning. Since muscle weighs more than fat, the added muscle may cause your weight to go up. This is not necessarily a bad thing. If this happens, gauge your success based on if your clothes are fitting better and you feel more energy and strength to do things.
Hope these help keep you encouraged and focused!
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I did p90x for the full 3 months and lost a little over 20 pounds and gained a lot of muscle. I also followed the meal plan they suggested. I stopped after the first round though, because it was taking up too much time and life got in the way.
HUUUUH :O
I must be patient then.
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is it that you just want to lose weight for the summer or do you want to keep the weight loss for the long term. Some people try to lose weight so they can strut their stuff during the summer but once that time is over they end up back to their old habits and gain the weight back plus a few extra pounds. Realisticly most people can't be in the gym 24/7 but its always the little things that make a big difference like taking the stairs instead of elevators, portion control, etc.
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Good luck to you! I am sure that if you set your mind to it you can do it! I need to be doing the same! We just got back from camping for a week at the beach....Can you say.....eat, eat, eat!
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is it that you just want to lose weight for the summer or do you want to keep the weight loss for the long term. Some people try to lose weight so they can strut their stuff during the summer but once that time is over they end up back to their old habits and gain the weight back plus a few extra pounds. Realisticly most people can't be in the gym 24/7 but its always the little things that make a big difference like taking the stairs instead of elevators, portion control, etc.
Well, i want to get in shape for summer, but i also want to keep it even afterwards. :P
But it's already so difficult for me and it's only day 2. On top of that, i already broke my diet. -___- At like a pig today.. :crybaby2:
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We have the same weight loss goal, so far I've lost 17 of the 30 lbs. I always gain back a couple then have to relose it. I weigh myself often to keep up with how strict/lienient I have to be on my diet and workout. If you do hit a plateau, just switch up your workout and things you eat b/c that just means your body has gotten use to everything you are doing. Also try colon cleansers, they work for me. Good luck with your goal!!
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I haven't heard of that, but omitting sweets, chips and fatty foods works!
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yea its really hard to lose weight. Watch what you eat and drink plenty of water.
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It just takes seriously hard work and exercise. No easy way out of it. Just eat right and push yourself to your limits.
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I am thin but have a tummy that needs work - dont know how I can get rid of it.
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just cut out sugar in your diet and do some running. good luck
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We have the same weight loss goal, so far I've lost 17 of the 30 lbs. I always gain back a couple then have to relose it. I weigh myself often to keep up with how strict/lienient I have to be on my diet and workout. If you do hit a plateau, just switch up your workout and things you eat b/c that just means your body has gotten use to everything you are doing. Also try colon cleansers, they work for me. Good luck with your goal!!
:O I never knew that. Thank you. :D
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Some great advice, thanks. i am trying to lose weight too and it is very hard. you have to change your whole outlook on your life and food and definitely exercise, which is where i lack right now..Good luck to you!
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Some great advice, thanks. i am trying to lose weight too and it is very hard. you have to change your whole outlook on your life and food and definitely exercise, which is where i lack right now..Good luck to you!
I know it's very hard. I'm having lots of trouble. Lack of confidence and motivation. I need that extra push. :P
:) Thank You. Good Luck to you too. :)
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Id love to lose weight but its easier said than done
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If you have hit a plateau, try changing up your exercise or diet. Your body adapts and might just need something different.
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We have the same weight loss goal, so far I've lost 17 of the 30 lbs. I always gain back a couple then have to relose it. I weigh myself often to keep up with how strict/lienient I have to be on my diet and workout. If you do hit a plateau, just switch up your workout and things you eat b/c that just means your body has gotten use to everything you are doing. Also try colon cleansers, they work for me. Good luck with your goal!!
:O I never knew that. Thank you. :D
Colon cleanses are great! We've used the Blessed Herbs one, and also the 3 Day Colon Cleanse. A Liver/gallbladder flush will help with the weight, as the liver needs to be clean to aid in digestion and elimination. It's gross but it works.
Our daughter is doing the P90X. For the time being, we like doing Zumba. We love dancing, so it's perfect for cardio and toning. We want to try the Brazil Butt Lift by Beachbody too. It's an butt kicker, for real, I've heard.
Also, the most important thing in weight loss is to make sure the thyroid, pancreas and other glands are working optimally as well. If the thyroid (thyroid T3 hormone controls metabolism) is low, then weight loss will be much harder. Find a good source for Nascent iodine. Take seaweed extract, or buy fresh kelp and put liberally on salads.
Raw organic foods are a must in any diet.
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Found this on another forum...
Ok I thought I'd share this little one with you...
I'm in the middle of a liquid HCG protocol weight loss program I'm doing without any doctors help or advice... please consider I've done 10 liver flushes AND don't drink alcohol or too many bad things for over 2 years but couldn't loose the last 10 kg of weight I wanted to to be lean and trim :)
I'd heard Kevin Trudeau talk about this and a couple of others on http://www.oneradionetwork.com/ (http://www.oneradionetwork.com/)
And reading this article in NEXUS magazine last month http://whatwomenmustknow.com/pdfs/NexusObesity.pdf (http://whatwomenmustknow.com/pdfs/NexusObesity.pdf)
...and having an advert next to the article for homeopathic drops for £15 for ~2500 drops made me think I'll give it a go...
Now I suggest people read and reread the article 2-3 times and then make up their own minds :)
I have lost 7.5 kg in 3 weeks without EFFORT, without HEADACHES or CRAVINGS... but I have got rid of most of my cravings with detoxing etc before I did it...
There is no alcohol or sweets or starch for ~6-7 weeks so if you're addicted to these drinks/foods it may not work... I mean your will power will need to be powerful to reject these visual "draws". Two mouths of ice cream one weekend halted my weight loss for ~1-2 days.
Hope it helps someone else like it did me...
John
We are thinking of trying the ASAP from Youngevity which has homeopathic amounts of hCG. I might add that the protocol for it is the same, but they also stressed using no butter, oil, and not moisturizer and/or makeup with any oil. Any oil on the skin would hinder weight loss for 2-3 days. We want to try this, as soon as we get the extra cash.
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My friend did the Insanity workout and the results were fantastic! However, it's a very drastic program -- 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week. There's no specific diet laid out for you but there are strict eating suggestions, because your system will go completely haywire if you eat junk and then try to exercise so intensely.
If you're looking for something a little less hardcore, I take Zumba and Pilates at a local gym and it's a lot of fun!
Good luck!
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My friend did the Insanity workout and the results were fantastic! However, it's a very drastic program -- 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week. There's no specific diet laid out for you but there are strict eating suggestions, because your system will go completely haywire if you eat junk and then try to exercise so intensely.
If you're looking for something a little less hardcore, I take Zumba and Pilates at a local gym and it's a lot of fun!
Good luck!
Cool, thank you.
Because i tried P90X today and realized. . . It's kind of boring for me, and the first 20 minutes for me is like?
I'm already stretched out, i don't need anymore stretching. So i'm a little disappointed.
:) Thanks, my sister told me to try Zumba :)
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I'm tyrn too, good luck!
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My SIL has been on a diet focusing on shakes with meal replacement protein powder in them and it really jump started her weight loss. I think she's kind of hitting a plateau right now and will have to kick it up with more exercise, but if you're looking to get started shakes are a great way to go!
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I do not know why some of us have to struggle with weight problems. Exercise naturally: Walk every single day. Do some yoga or exercises at home. Drink plenty of water. Follow a sensible diet. I hope all these hints work for you.
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Thank you.
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If you like a challenge, try the insanity workout!!!! Yikes its a hard one! :P
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By eating healthy and working out.
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all I had to do was quit drinking soda...the weight flew off.
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Good luck I dropped 20 pounds just walking about 2 miles a day until health issues got in my way.
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I hope you do well to accomplish your goal of losing weight. I am so glad that losing weight have never been a major concern for me. I generally stay within a certain acceptable weight range
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I have never used p90 x but I used beach body insanity and it works great.
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I'm going to write this in a, hopefully, less rude way then people have done for me. Cause I don't know about you, but I kinda get tired of people assuming all I do is shovel cake into my mouth all day and wash it down with soda when I say I'm trying to lose weight.
It sounds really stupid, but find something you enjoy doing for exercise. I get bored with things so quickly and can only watch a DVD twice before the dialogue begins to annoy me. Plus, I find it kinda insulting having someone who looks in shape tell me to keep going while they stand there telling you about how Jamie's form is perfect. Anyway, rant aside, I started doing dancing video games like Dance Dance Revolution or Dance Central as a way to keep me interested. Plus, I'm kinda competitive so that "What?! I didn't get a perfect score?! I'm doing it again," thing helps me work out longer. I also started doing suspension training. That is probably one of the hardest ways to work out cause, even if you can do a push-up normally, that slight wiggle in your arms makes it ten times harder. However, because of that slight wiggle, you're using more muscles to keep yourself steady, thus giving you a better workout. I try to do that during commercials when I'm watching TV
Work exercise into your daily routine. I take my dog on a bike ride/walk to get her some exercise. I vary this so that both of us do different things so it isn't to repetitive. One of my friends would play video games online, and there is generally a loading period before the game, so he decided to do push-ups during that time. While I'm making breakfast I'll do squats or leg lifts. One of my professors would bike to work which was practically a 10 mile ride for him one way. Basically, if you're doing something you have to do anyway, why not make it work for you?
Water, water, water. Drinking water really helps. It seems like most of us are in a constant state of dehydration and just don't notice it. Get a bottle or two, fill with water, and try to empty them every day. Consider mixing some cider vinegar into the water. It's suppose to help with weight loss (as well as other things) plus it can help whiten your teeth. Make the water taste good to you. I prefer freezing cold water, which can be hard to maintain throughout the day. I've started to carry sweet tea mix so that when my water runs out I can keep drinking something that is less sugar than the soda that's available. Mio, or the like, is a good alternative though don't over do it cause it gets rather sweet IMO.
Make healthy snacks. I haven't eaten potato chips in years. I try to avoid candy and other things. However, that doesn't help the fact that I will be kinda hungry and want something. One bag of mini peeled carrots and a cup of ranch and I'll practically eat it all. It would probably be healthier without the ranch, but I figure it's better than the potato chips. If you have the time to chop up the carrots (or your choice of veggie/fruit), I'd recommend doing it then instead of ahead of time to avoid losing nutrients. Deviled eggs are supposed to be another good weight loss snack food and they really aren't that difficult to make. If you put the yolks in a sandwich bag, smash them with your hands, add mayo and mustard, mush again, season, cut a corner off the bag and pipe mixture back into egg whites, you can pretty much eliminate most of the mess.
Add nuts (assuming you aren't allergic). I've read that a high amount of vitamin E can help get oxygen travel around the body. It's useful for healing cuts and wounds, will erase scars and spider veins if continuously applied, and does other stuff though sadly I can't remember. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E and are a great snack to take since they don't need to be refrigerated.
Visually represent your weight loss/days worked. I have a notebook that I write down my weight in so I can keep track. My sister got a plastic glass and is dropping marbles into it for every pound she loses. My one friend puts quarters into a milk jug every time she works out. All of these gives you something to look at so you see that you are doing something, even if you gain it back or stop losing.
If you have the time and resources, considering juicing organic veggies and fruits. It gives you a high concentration of the nutrients in a single glass, and liquids are digested quicker, so it's less for you to burn off later. Plus, they will clean out your system, even if you are a rather healthy eater you'd be amazed how you feel. I swear it's like your cells are happy or something. If you can't juice, consider smoothies or something else. My friends use protein powder to enhance their smoothies though I've never tried this method. My mom adds Brewers Yeast which is a mix of B vitamins for energy though be careful the first few days you use it cause it can cause gas.
Probiotics. Many people take antibiotics for colds and such, however, we need a good amount of good bacteria in our body to be healthy. I normally notice the results of taking them within the first few weeks though it may differ for you.
Lastly, get others in your house to do this with you. Even if they don't need to lose weight, it's so much easier to do it when others aren't buying gallons of ice cream and such. Or, if you don't have this issue, get a friend to workout with so it gives you someone to discuss your goals and issues with so you don't feel alone. Plus, then it gives you someone else to help push you through those bad days when you don't feel like doing anything.
I'm sure there are plenty of more information that can be helpful though I can't really think of it. From what I've heard, P90X is a good exercise though I personally don't have the time to devote to that type of workout. That's why I've tried to find way to lose without really needing to devote hours to a workout.
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I lost 85 pounds since last summer without much excersise at all. I all I did was change my diet, I quit eating meat period. I went from size 16 to size 6. I try and excersise but since I have some back problems I cant do much and I dont get out often. I feel like a new person, happy and healthy.
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Always on a diet. I drink a tablespoon of Organic apple cider vinegar a day.
gives me a lot of energy and I lose weight .
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I am trying to lose weight by growing 18 inches.
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Increased activity and watch those calories. People always think that overweight people overeat. Sometimes they do and sometimes they like high calorie foods and just need to change what they eat. Lose weight if that's what you want but enjoy the journey don't be miserable doing it. :cat:
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I havent ever heard of P90X... but going to look into it. I would love to loose about 15 pounds and firm up. I am getting older (54) and although I really don't look my age I am feeling it. I need to get into better shape but the older you get the harder it is !
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Losing weight is not an easy thing. But one way to help it along is to stay away from any kind of sugar and carbs.
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I too am trying to lose weight, I have heard of the p90x a friend of mine has been doing the program for quite some times now and she has said it has worked for her. Again everything we do is about commitment, so as long as you are willing to give it your all why shouldn't it work. Good luck if you do decide to try it.
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Good luck an exercise daily
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Yes what LThorn said. Eating the right foods and drinking water is very important. Along, of course, with exercise...weight training and cardio. The goal should be to look healthy for your height and frame. Some people aren't designed to be super thin. Your goal, also, should be to be strong and energetic.
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It's really easy to put it on, just a nice slice of cake or pizza and the pounds come.
To take it off is a whole different ball game.
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I really try to like myself the way I am. Then it is easier to watch what I eat.
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A lot of people start it, but hardly any stick with it!