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I'm currently trying to lose weight... a lot of weight. I'm 5'3'' and I'm currently 229lbs. I was 236 , but ever since Octorber 1st I lost 7lbs. I have this goal to get down to 140 at least by June 1st 2007. Do you think thats realistic? I'm a vegetarian, and I'm eating healthier foods, and I go to the gym and work out for 1-3 hours every other day at least. Am I doing this right? Is there any tips you can give me for good meals.
Breakfast - I typically eat yogurt or toast w/jelly ...
but lunch and dinner i'm clueless.. Remember I'm a vegetarian, so I don't eat meat.
Any tips would be helpful.
But my main question is, do you think with how I"m doing I could get down from 229 to 140 by June 1st,2007?

I'm a VEGETARIAN not a VEGAN. I do have dairy products and such. I just don't eat meat.

Answer 1

You know, I was almost in your exact situation. I started Weight Watchers last year in April, and by November, had lost 60 pounds. I am 5"3', and my starting (highest ever weight) was 222 pounds. Every week, I had a loss, sometimes more, sometimes less. I actually lost the most amount of weight while I was away on vacation if you can believe that! I think I worked out like an OCD person so I could enjoy some good real food.

I am not a vegetarian, but am not a real big fan of meat either. I would usually eat Boca Burgers a lot, I remember that.

But this took a LOT of dedication, and I really believe I was a compulsive exerciser. I mean, exercise definitely is a HUGE key in weight loss, but listen to your body too. If you are hungry, eat. If you feel any pain or nauseous when you exercise, stop.

Good luck, I think you can do it, but depending on your metabolism and other things, (like body build-for example, when I got down from 222 to the 150's, Weight Watchers goal weight chart (based on weight said the HIGHEST weight I should be was 141. When I told people I still had 20 some pounds to lose to get to "goal", they were like, where??? I guess because of my body shape, I looked thinner than I actually weighed.

Funny....we all focus on the number on the scale, but what really should be focused on is our health, our blood pressure, bone mass, etc.

Anyways, not to bring you down or anything, I have since gained some of the weight back, I really think I became a little OCD with counting points, earning activity points so I could eat more, logging every morsel that went into my mouth, etc. I just burned myself out. I also lost the weight VERY fast. Probably not the healthiest way. While I am not in the 150's anymore, I feel more healthy "mentally". I find when you go on a diet, that tends to be what you focus on all the time, what you can have, and what you can't have. To lose weight, the formula is simple-eat less, exercise more. But it has to be something you can live with for the REST of your life. I soon realized how I was obsessed with Weight Watchers (almost like a cult like experience!!!!) and had to stop. Now, I feel I have a much healthier relationship with food. I still work out regularly, not as much as before, but enough to build some muscle and get enough cardio each week. I also eat what I want, but find that less of the REAL thing satisfies me more than the huge amounts of things I was eating on Weight Watchers (fat free cheese, 98% fat free popcorn, no point veggie soup, etc.) Food sometimes feels like such an enemy to me.....but every day is a new day, and every day I work on my issues.

Sorry for my "novella", but bottom line, you can most likely do it, but I would check with your doctor to make sure he/she thinks it is safe, and also learn a little bit from my past experiences with dieting.

Good luck!!!

Answer 2

It can be. Your current diet really will determine that. Since your a vegeterian, you may consider the Medeteraian diet. It's got empathis on bread products, nuts, fruits and veggies. The meat portion of it can be substuited with other protein-rich items. Eggs, nuts, peanut-butter, ect. Stay away from anything processed. If you drink milk, you may want to switch to skim if you aren't already.Little things matter. If you drink soda, STOP! My father recently lost 17 pounds over a few months just but cutting soda out. He still drinks it occasionally, but stay away from it as much as possible. Anything processed is generally bad. It's OK to cheat every now-and-then, anyone who isn't a builder or wrestler or something that relys on weight for a profession/sport does, but try not to.

You also want to check out exercises. HIIT is a great one. Check the link in my sources if you want to. There's others people have tryed that work, just find the best that works for you.

Answer 3

go here:

www.mypryamid.gov

this is the diet we were all suppose to be brought up on. i was.. never had weight issues.

if you're a vegetarian you really should look into the products you buy.

jelly isn't vegan/vegetarian unless you get the stuff made specifially for vegan/vegetarian diets.. just like most breads...

watch out! half that stuff over the counter and at grocers they claim are vegan but aren't.

stick with fresh produce.

keep hydrated.

also don't lose no more than 12lbs a month. a slow loss is a permenate losss.

Answer 4

Of course you can - you know you can - and you sound like you really want to. That is the answer. One tip I would give you and it may seem strange, is never to feel too hungry. A little hunger pain is no problem but don't let it go any further. Even if it is just one biscuit - not chocolate - to keep you going. Get someone to take a photograph of you in a swimsuit on the first day of each month - the same swimsuit, and in the same room. Keep a record of them on your dressing table and look at them often. Don't worry, you will do it - wanting to is the greatest asset you have - come on I said asset, not as*s (Joke). God bless and sincerely hope everything goes like you have planned.......

Answer 5

not saying it's not possible, you'll just really have to work extremely hard. and remember to lose weight you must burn more calories than you eat. Try walking a few miles in the morning on your off days (the days you're not at the gym). That's what worked for me. But i walked to stay out of my house away from my mom. i had lost fifteen pounds in two months just walking a few miles every day. and try not to eat after six or seven. GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 6

yes i do think its a realistic goal!!!try to eat less bread and add more protein though-i know your a veggie try nuts or beans.the yogurt for breakfast is good,but try to eat some more dairy during the day-another yogurt or some cheese as a snack

good luck

Answer 7

Hell no, but you're going to look better everyday and feel better every day. Keep up the good work.

Keep the carbs down. Keep the exercise up. Add some light weight training to your prgram if you haven't. Eat healthy and exercise. Keep the calorie intake at a minimum and the calorie burn at a maximum.

Answer 8

if you have lost some that's great you are doing something right. but it might be good to change yr diet or exercise programs now and then so it becomes less tedious and boring. this will jump start yr diet again. read tips on weight loss and exercise programs to better help you on this site

Answer 9

My first question is: Where are you getting all of your protein from? Are you getting enough protein? Are you eating enough food at all? Have you ever worked out your nutritional requirments in the Harris-Benedict equation?

Answer 10

you will do it, writte down your goals
some kind of vegetarian are high in fat check labels
drink lot water, low fat meals, veggies, low carb
record of you food instake and workout , you will see progress..
this webs can help , (and it has a free journal)
http://www.setyoureyeson.blogspot.com
http://www.about.com/fitness
http://www.stayinginshape.com/3osfcorp/osf/lib3d.shtml