probs losing weight?

Question

hi ya.
its been 2 years since i had my son but i still cant shift the pounds....its doing my head in!!!!

i exercise everyday, use skin firming/toning lotions twice a day and eat reasonably well (well...tis christmas and everyones allowed a few days off lol).... if lost a stone and am nearly down to 9st 6lbs, but i still cant fit into a size 12!!!! i have tried everything i can think of and im getting to the point that i really cant be arsed with it all anymore cause all my hard work isnt having any effect.

any suggestions (no plastic sugery ones please.... sooo scared of needles etc or i would have had it done a long time ago lol)... but any advice would be really appreciated

thanks!
claire

Answer 1

Have you tried long distance running? A long run every other day will give you the lean look you desire; providing you don't stuff yourself when you get home. You need to be running at least seven to eight miles each time at eight or nine mile an hour pace. Work your way up to it, starting in the New Year when all the Christmas treats are out of the way.

Answer 2

Well you seem to be living reasonably healthy, maybe this is your normal weight now?? It sometimes happens to some woman after giving birth....
I'm way overweight and have been doing the following for the past couple of months, which seems to work for me:

2x a week I do 30 Mins yoga, followed by 30Mins aerobics lessons. And 3x a week, I swim laps for an hour, and 1x a week I exercise on the cross trainer for 45 Mins.
And as for my diet:
For breakfast: 1 piece of toast & a glas of non-fat soya milk.
In between: a piece of fruit;
Lunch: 1 Sandwich (i.e. two slices od bread) with for instance low-fat cheese and cucumber. Or a salad. Or a small bowl of homemade vegetable soup with half a piece of toast with a glas of juice
In between: another piece of fruit (this time a different one though).
Dinner: Soup with a piece of toast and a small salad, or small portion of pasta (for instance bolognaise). Or a stir-fry (with veg and chicken) with rice.

I have cut out all soda's, snackfood, junk food and sweets.

Also, you say you exercise daily, but what do you do, and for how long? Do you always do the same thing, for the exact same amount of time with the same intensity?
The best thing is to shake things up every couple of weeks, for instance if your thing is jogging, change your route every now and again, or maybe take a more difficult route every other day.

Also, when you exercise, do you use a heart rate monitor? This is a pretty handy tool.
You might be training at the wrong intensity, for instance did you know that to loose weight you should work out at 60-80% of your max. heart rate? (Max. heart rate = 220-age). And that it is most effective to work out in the 60-80% zone for 45 mins 3-6 days a week?

Good luck!!!

Answer 3

you are doing quite well. but there are things on the market (safe things!!) you can take that will help you loose those pounds you want.
I am an advisor for holland and barrett. these are the things we suggest on a daily basis.

first try phase 2 - if you eat a lot of carbs ie pasta potatos etc this will get rid of any carbs your storing and turning into fat. It does make you poo more but it does work. - £9.99

Secondly if can try KLB6. This is a mixture of the main diet aids mixed together, Kelp, Soya, B6 and cider vineger.
the Kelp is a fat burner - its also good for you hair skin and nails.
the soya is a fat emulsifier. This means that it helps lowers collestrol by removing the bad fats from your system.
the b6 is a natual fat fighter and the cider viegar stops you feeling hungery and helps the matabalism. This is on offer at 4.99 at the mo.
there is also other ones you can try - pop in to your local health shop and ask any member of staff. they will show you the whole range.

I hope this helps you to start loosing those last few pounds.

Answer 4

If you want it to be a fast weight loss, try the Cambridge diet,,it worked for me I lost 6lbs a week i went from a 16 to 10 and that was over 4 months ago and I'm keeping it of with out trying,,but then I'm only eating breakfast, lunch and dinner.you can get information about it on the net

Answer 5

Mustard is a secret bulge-buster. It boosts your metabolism and increases natural ephadrine, the hormone that burns fat. According to Jeya Holly, professor of human nutrition from Oxford Brookes University, just a tablespoon as part of your food can reduce a flabby waist by 20 %!

Answer 6

hey... i have been going through same thing... but one of my friend has tried these pills called Thinz diet pills that will help you lose weight fast by supressing your appetite. it is not the ideal way... but its just a kick start and give u boost once u lost some weight... she lost 10 kilos in 1 month... and has stopped using them but has managed to keep her weight off...they are not addictive as alot of ppl say and u dnt eat more once ur off...so u can try it for 1 month... see if it works... gudluck!

Answer 7

Fatty coconut milk: Believe the item or not, it contains good fats that are important for keeping your metabolism ticking. One meal, like some sort of delicious Thai green curry, will be able to increase your metabolism by 5 percent, says research published in the International Journal of Obesity.

Answer 8

Sunny side up please. Two eggs for breakfast provides improvement over a bagel in relation to managing your weight, says a study from the International Journal involving Obesity.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Go bland. Plain, easy, unseasoned food such as grilled chicken, plain rice and a bare-skinned baked potato are nutritious but your palette will tire of them quickly, unlike salty moreish prepared food, which keeps you snacking and piling within the pounds.