Thanks Mel I got the emails. I've had a quick squizz and hope to sit down and go over it properly tomorrow before work. Looks great though. Thanks so much for your help.
Hi all, Just thought I'd drop in.
I had a friend who put me on to the Symply too good to be true cook books by Annette Symms(think it's spelt that way). You can buy them on line or at most news agencies.
I managed to lose 25kg, I have POS and have found it really hard to lose weight for some reason these books seemed to work. I gained 45kg's in 6 months doctors put it down to hormonal, my diet didn't change at all during this time, I was quickly diagnosed with POS. I put myself onto low GI diets and smaller meals with out success. Two years later a girlfriend lent me one of her books and that was it. Although I'm sitting just below 90 kilos, I'm hoping to lose more weight after bub's number three enters the world.
Hopefully they might help you in your weight loss challenge.
Best of Luck to you all,
Kelly
Hi Mel, I'm just on BB quickly while I'm at work (naughty naughty). Thankyou so much for the meal plan etc. I'm definately going to follow it! Just one quick question, what are the approx calorie limits that you have allocated for each meal?
Snoopea, those books sound really good. I'll have to check them out.
Can I please have a copy of your diet plan too? We are thinking of trying for a second baby at the end of the year but I really need to lose some weight first to give myself the best chance of a gestational diabetes free pregnancy. I was 76kg when I fell pregnant last time and am now 74kg, my target is 62kg.
Hi girls, I thought I would join this thread as I am on a mission to lose 13kgs before TTC. I am currently 68kgs with a goal weight of 55kgs. I am quite short so this weight would put me back in the "healthy" BMI category (currently just in the overweight category). My mum is undergoing lap band surgery next week and in preparation for the op she has to go on a liquid diet. She has been on Optifast for 2 weeks and has already dropped a staggaring 6kgs! She has a shake for breakfast and lunch and then has a plate of steamed vegies for dinner.
I am going to go on Optifast for 2 weeks and then will resume my normal diet (less the sugary and fatty foods). My normal diet usually consists of low GI foods that are high in protein and fibre. Natural and organic foods are the best. I try to stick to 1500 calories a day and the CalorieKing book is a must have in my handbag!! The great thing about Mum's current diet (which is a requirement before her surgery) is that even though in the beginning she was VERY hungry, she gradually got used to it and no longer has such a large appetite. I think sometimes you just need to show your tummy that it really doesn't need that much food!!
I also train with a personal trainer once per week and I walk every morning.
Last edited by Aimz; April 22nd, 2008 at 02:44 PM.
Arte, you'll like Mels meal plan. It's great. I think it's just what I needed as I seem to come unstuck easily when I don't properly plan my meals for the day in advance.
Amy, yes the optifast can be really effective. And because of the high protein content it helps your body to preserve muscle even though you are on a very low calorie diet. So it can be a really good kicstart if you can stick with it. All the best for your mum and her lap band surgery.
I've got to say that I just love Curves! I've only been 3 times as I joined last thursday. It's great because its a cardio and resistance training workout all in one. Oh, and I made sure that it's safe to do while pregnant. I'd forgotten how good it feels to exercise.
Ahhh i weighed myself this morning and I am 69.8kgs - I WILL NOT tip over into the 70's!!! Optifast started as of this morning. Drinking chocolate chalk for breakfast and lunch is not going to be fun.... but I will persevere!! Mel I would love to take a look at your diet plan also!!
Amy, good on you! The optifast dessert tastes quite nice actually. How are you handling not being able to snack between meals?
I work 3 days a week and we have a chocolate box about 2 meters away form me. It's a charity type thing with all sorts of chocolate bars for $2. I am a chocoholic so I find this very difficult to resist! Any suggestions???
Last edited by ~mamaspice~; April 23rd, 2008 at 01:07 PM.
Oh I am ashamed to say that I caved (it's only day 1) and I ate 2 chocolate Montie's hehehehehe - I will be good tomorrow lol
I am so so so hungry - maybe I'll buy some fruit for tomorrow!
I find that snacking on nuts is a good way to fill your tummy. I chew gum throughout the day too. Also, carrot/celery sticks are good as well for a light snack.
Oh and a suggestion for your chocolate problem is 1. don't keep change in your wallet when you are going to work and 2. don't deny yourself chocolate ALL the time - give yourself a treat once a week!
Last edited by Aimz; April 23rd, 2008 at 01:26 PM.
Artechim - I'm not a dietician - but I think you can have around 1500 cals a day when breastfeeding?? If you are wanting to lose weight, but I dont generally think its recommended.. Even if you had 1800cals a day and did some exercise, you should still lose weight :-)
Hi ladies, can i jump on the weightloss wagon?
DDis nearly 7 months, i put a whopping 30kg's when UTD. I have lost 23, 7 to go and it has stopped falling off.
Would like to TTC#2 in a few months but not before shedding the last of my pregnancy weight.
I have to fit into SOME of my clothes!
Looking for all the tips and advice i can get.
Hi Gracie - I don't think Optifast is recommended for pregnant/breastfeeding mums as it is a very low calorie diet.
You'll be surprised by what a little excersise can do for weight loss. Eating a moderated diet as well as excersising for 30 minutes EVERY day will help. The trick when excersising is to start your half hour when your heart rate is high (usually 10 minutes into a fast walk or jog) and maintain that heart rate for the entire 30 minutes.
Gracie, Optifast is definately a no no for pregnant and breastfeeding mums. Not only becasue its a very low calorie diet but if taken 2 or 3 times a day it increase the levels of something in your blood which can be toxic to bub.
Ange, looks like a lot of us here are thinking that calorie counting is a good option.
Arte, I just looked in my calorie counter book and it says to add an additional 500 calories per day for breastfeeding mums. Also the daily calorie alowance for weightloss is 1200-1500 calories so you could have 1700 - 2000 calories per day and still lose weight!
Amy, I'm soo the same. I was mean't to start my diet on Monday, but I've caved pretty much every day. I HAVE to get on the wagon today! And yes, I've decided that I am going to allow myself some chocolate once per week only. And any other time I have a craving it's a cup of jarrah Chocolatte' for me.
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