trying to lose weight, after ideas?

Question

Hi all!
I'm 34, my oldest child is 15 months, and I'm suffering a bit with a flabby tummy after 2 kids in 3 years :)

I eat pretty healthily - when I tried to count calories, I'm not exceeding 1500 cals/day. I eat vegetables with meals, don't snack, do have a sweet tooth, but don't indulge it that often!

I am however 13 stone or so, and only 5'0. This puts me in the clinically obese category.

I was born with club foot (both feet). Have had 8 operations on one ankle and 3 on the other. It's left me with chronic osteoarthritis in my ankles, which means walking etc etc very painful, and I'm on disability as a result. Swimming would be great, but with 2 kids and a husband who works odd shifts, it's not possible to get to a pool.

A variation on Atkins' carb counting worked for a while - I lost about a stone, then the weight loss just stopped. Slimming World & Weightwatchers (despite sticking very carefully to them) didn't work at all. Any other ideas to help me lose weight?

with respect, not helpful.

I have cut calories down to 1000 or so, with NO weight loss. I can't do exercise that involves use of feet, so pretty much all cardio work is out, I'm after more ideas.

I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) - diagnosed through scans and blood tests, so it's accurate, and I was extremely lucky to get pregnant at all, let alone twice, naturally!

I have been tested for thyroid problems (none) and my doctor has been no help at all. Everyone assumes I have an eating problem, yet I eat far less than other people I know, who do similar amounts of exercise and are far slimmer.

(incidentally the above was added in response to the first poster, thanks to the others, they are far more helpful!)

ok, before I get any *MORE* Americans (or other) trying to sell me programs (including "click on this link for a wonderful diet program").. I am based in the UK!
Money orders/cash are vastly expensive to send outside the UK (try at least doubling that $20 and then adding some more, to get it to you!), plus most diet plans etc are tailored for foods that we just don't get (wrong manufacturer etc) in this country.

Many thanks to those who have provided useful information, - I will be checking some of those out, but in the meantime, I will be just cutting portion sizes and trying to go up and down the stairs an extra time or so - much more than that is too painful!

Answer 1

I cant stand fools who don't read everything through and always discount medical reasons. With your limitations I would suggest pilates which is a physically demanding set of exercises which will increase flexibility and was created to rehab dancers and perhaps a stationary bike. Cardio is cardio and its easier on the knees than walking. Put your chocolate in the freezer.. its either indulge slowly or break a tooth!

Answer 2

How to lose 10 pounds quickly

You know Christmas is around the corner. Christmas is the season of parties, celebrations, enjoyment and buying new stuff like clothes, gifts and what ever you like. Why not set a goal for yourself to lose 10 pounds in the next few days and it will help you find a better dress for you as you will feel more confident and more comfortable after losing some weight.

Christmas weight lossIt is a great feeling even after losing very small amount of weight as that motivates us to lose more weight. The very first thing you can do is that calories consumed must be less than the calories burnt. Keep the record of each and every thing what ever you eat. Check out the amount of calories in a food before ordering that. So you have to be very careful about the amount of calories you consume.

Try to cook your food by yourself and avoid deep fried food. Limit your calories intake to 1000 to 1200 per day. Remove all sugar and starch from your diet.

So here are some quick tips to lose 10 pounds quickly


* Drink lot of water

* Eat a healthy breakfast

* Do not eat any thing in between the meals

* Exercise everyday for 30 minutes at least


So go ahead with this and gives yourself a Christmas gift by losing more pounds and look sexier, healthy and more confident.

Answer 3

I have lost 50 pounds since August 1st of this year by switching to a vegan diet in combination with exercise. I am trying to combat my type II diabetes, and it has worked beautifully.

In case you are unfamiliar with a vegan diet it means no meat, no dairy, no eggs at the least. I have also cut out all refined grains, junk food, fast food and processed foods. I only eat sweets and fried foods for VERY special occasions (such as holidays or my birthday) but this is rare.

The majority of my diet is whole grains, vegetables and beans/legumes. I also eat nuts, seeds, some fruit, soy products and some oils (flax seed, olive, canola).

I should note that I do not need to watch my portion sizes or count calories eating what I do. I exercise regularly, however. I'm never hungry (between meals, that is), and with the help of a daily multivitamin and fortified soy milk have no deficiencies. I'm never bloated, have tons of energy, and my digestive system works...regularly :). It is a heart-healthy, cholesterol-free, low fat diet. I once read somewhere that just by switching to a vegan diet, you can expect to lose about 1 pound per week without any exercise at all (can't remember the source, though). That's 52 pounds in a year. It's best to read up on it before you do it, though. You'll have to cook everything yourself, most likely, and be sure to include enough high-calcium and high-protein foods (greens, broccoli, fortified cereal, beans, legumes, soy). Lots of variety and lots of research will help.

Unfortunately, nobody ever really likes this suggestion even though it's incredibly effective. I guess it's just too strict for some people. Watching a few PETA videos had me sold. It's easy to avoid things once you decide they disgust you. In any case, it works...but it's not for everyone.

Answer 4

I'm gonna have to at least partially disagree with the 'eat less, exercise more' post. That's not the right in my opinion. Here's the magic word: CALORIES To loose weight, you simply have to take in fewer calories than you burn.

Using one of the websites referenced below, it looks like you're sitting at the around the 2000 cal/day mark to maintain, so taking in 1500 cal/day should be doing the trick, with about a 1 pound a week. So it doesn't sound like you're eating too badly.

It would be good if you could find a way to incorporate some exercise in there. Sometimes just boosting the metabolism a little gets the fire burning and can get you off a plateau.

And, lastly, get yourself some motivation from like minded & goaled people. There's a great weight loss forum at "3 Fat Chicks on a Diet" (link below) where people swap tips, tricks and just keep each other motivated. (I'm on the 30-something's support group and they're just a fab bunch of people.) Sometimes someone to share in your troubles is all you need to keep you motivated when you're down.

Best of luck!
RXZ

Answer 5

I found the book to be very informative and easy to read.

I've lost 17 pounds in 12 days, I'm just concerned that I'm losing too much weight, too quickly. I will admit I haven't followed the guide exactly. I'm not sticking perfectly to the listed foods and meal plans (but mostly) and doing very little exercise, but the weight keeps flying off.

It clearly works and if I'd followed it exactly I think it would scare the living daylights out of me because of the amount that I'd lose. So thanks again for the information. I've never purchased anything like this before because they are usually full of trash, but 3WD has been a pleasant surprise.

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Answer 6

I found that cutting sugared drinks (including juice) out of my diet helped me lose 5 lbs and keep it off. I drink water, coffee, and wine. In order to replace my cravings for fruit juice or soda, I ate an apple and an orange. It provided the fiber I needed to lessen hunger pangs and had much less calories and sugar.

Also, the South Beach diet is healthy and fairly easy to stick to. The biggest thing you can do for yourself is AVOID PROCESSED FOODS. I absolutely hate exercising, obesity runs in my family, and I am slim (an always have been) because I opt for healthier choices. I use olive oil instead of vegetable, real butter instead of margarine, no canned or boxed foods, I don't avoid carbs but eat a lot of fruits and veggies with my carbs.

One book that makes a lot of sense to me is Ultrametabolism by Max Hyman, MD. It basically incorporates all of the good common-sense ideas of the Atkins and South Beach diet into one easy-to-understand book that explains how you can get the most from what you eat and not feel hungry or need to exercise yourself to death.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Stop counting you re not going to be lose weight overnight Just concentrate on diet and exercise

Answer 9

Don t go back to old eating habits even after you lose weight

Answer 10

Do 45 minutes cardio workouts a few times a week