Well done hun! 1-2KG a month is an AWESOME goal and totally achievable! Although don't rely on weight alone and get someone to measure you (pm me if you like and i'll tell you wear). You haven't inclded any weight trasining in your goal but you should think about it - seriously building muscle mass is a great way to boost your metabolism and have your body working for you!
I'll join the club. I need to loose some kilos. I won't even get on the scales yet as I am afraid they will tell me I am the biggest I have ever been. I would like to loose 10kilos or very close to it. Bring on the pretty clothes. But I am also ttc so if a miracle happened the weight loss would have to go out the window but not exercise.
Hey emmy! 10kg is a great goal, and I agree, bring on those pretty (and small) clothes Yep if I get utd, I will stop focussing so much on weight loss and more healthy eating and exercise.
CQ: Ahhh yes forgot to add that one! Deff want to do some weights training, I have like zero core strength atm I'd like to tone everywhere; bum, arms, tummy, thighs. DF is a stick, so he has no issue with wanting to lose weight, but I think he's pretty interested in weights training too, might be a fun thing to do together (please do pm me where I can go to get measured, as it's something I wouldn't know how to do myself and a great way to see what I've achieved month to month, I'd love it )
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My DH is a stick also. I hate it.
Also I have a whole wardrobe or stunning gorgeous little clothes just praying one day I can wear them again. they are size 8 & 10 and right now a 12 is a tight squeeze even 14s can be tight around the rear end. I'd love to feel like I had a good figure again. Now I am off to hook into a sausage sandwiche. Should make it my last for a while.
Count me in... although I'm much bigger than any of you!
I lost 18kgs before falling pregnant, but have put most of it back on..
I'm about 104 kgs now and would like to get back to the 90 I was before having Liam - maybe I can aim for this time next year??
A problem I have at the moment is that I have plantar fascitis (heel spurs) and doing anything on my feet is not currently achievable. Last time I lost the weight, I did lots of walking, but I can't do that - yet. So some weights, sit ups, push ups, etc are the order of the day - and with a toddler and working full-time it can be hard to fit it in!
Hopefully with you guys motivating me to have something to post, I will get on the train!
It has been a long time since I did a post but for some reason this caught my eye when it came into my inbox!
I wish you ladies all the best.
I have dropped 20 kilos and am now going to be putting it into a blog or book this year.
As for shaping up and building muscle, I recommend an exercise called callanetics - google it you will find my site in Australia - it doesn't matter what your size, it is gentle and effective. I dropped one and a half dress sizes without losing weight - my pictures are on the website.
Just a word of caution - changing everything leaves you overwhelmed and feeling deprived - just make a few small changes you can really stick to and then when you have mastered those, add in a few more.......
So start with drinking a bit more water, not eating junk food and walking once a week and doing callanetics twice a week.....don't worry about anything else - this is enough for the first month and you will see results.......
Then, next month add in another walk and maybe drop some of the high sugar foods and eay a bit more protein......small steps will mean you stick with it and see great results!
Just move forward all the time - at your own pace!!
Nettie: 14kg sounds like a great goal! Bummer about the heel spurs, they really hurt What about some swimming? That is going to be one of my main forms of exercise whilst the weather is still warm, and it would take the pressure of you feet perhaps? Hopefully you will be able to find some way to fit it in,m with your job and ds (whose pic on your ticker is simply adorable )
Tracey: Thankyou so much for posting in here, and with such fantastic advice! I agree completely, small steps! I am doing exactly as you suggested; starting by cutting out bad foods, drinking more water and walking more. I have also checked out your site and read about callanetics, and am intrigued. I am sooooo unmotivated by gyms (been there, done that) and would prefer something I can do at home. One question though; would callanetics still be okay to do alongside other exercises (walking and swimming for me) that will make me lose weight?
Afm, happy new year all Here's to a happier and healthier you! I have already started drinking more water, and am resisting the junk food cravings. Have had breakfast, which is hard for me. I hope I can help keep you ladies motivated, and you I. We can achieve this
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Yep if I get utd, I will stop focussing so much on weight loss and more healthy eating and exercise.
I'd like to tone everywhere; bum, arms, tummy, thighs. DF is a stick, so he has no issue with wanting to lose weight, but I think he's pretty interested in weights training too, might be a fun thing to do together (please do pm me where I can go to get measured, as it's something I wouldn't know how to do myself and a great way to see what I've achieved month to month, I'd love it
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What about some swimming? That is going to be one of my main forms of exercise whilst the weather is still warm, and it would take the pressure of you feet perhaps? Hopefully you will be able to find some way to fit it in,m with your job and ds (whose pic on your ticker is simply adorable
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