90 Day Challenge Group Group

by emyw on Dec 14, 2011 at 10:33 am

Even at 5'2 1000 cals a day is too low.  (I'm only 5'3).  Women should not eat less than 1200.  (I just completed nutrition and weight management classes to renew my trainer certification.)
If you are starting out at 145 pounds between .5-1.5 pounds lost per week is a resonable goal.  (No more than 1% of your body weight per week.)    Which comes to no more than 18 pounds in a 90 day period.  Don't try to push it and go to fast.  I know when we decide we want to lose weight we want it off NOW.  But make sure you do it in a healthy way.  When I lost my weight several years ago it was 75 pounds in 1 year.  If you take it off slow and steady you are more likely to keep it off.
Experiment with different forms of exercise until you find something you enjoy.  My saving grace was when I discovered the martial arts.  Now I'm an instructor and training for my black belt test in June.   
If you put your mind and body to it, you CAN reach a healthy weight and live a healthy lifestyle.
 

by mommie2micah on Nov 27, 2011 at 9:37 pm

I would definately be interested:)

by cynthiastewart on Aug 1, 2011 at 2:54 pm

I think we all struggle with that food thing....I can workout all day and still attempt to eat wrong! When I lost weight quickly and I know you shouldn't do this but it worked for me...I would work out and burn 500-600 calories a day and not eat over 1,000 calories ( 1200 is the lowest recommendation by nutritionist) and made sure I had less than 20 grams of fat daily....the weight melted off....but its hard.  

by ajmbenson on Nov 17, 2009 at 8:46 pm

I only walk and to eliptical- sometimes swim and yoga- no weights.  I noticed this week that I can't zip my dress boots all the way up over my calf anymore!  I was kind of bummed and excited at the same time.  I'm sure it's muscle.  Better tight in the thighs and calves than in the stomach and butt, right?!

by CARRMA on Feb 4, 2010 at 12:06 am

Yes that is normal.  When you exersice your basicly ripping the muscle tissue. So your body repairs the tissue and makes it thicker so it wont tear as easly in the future.  So you can expect to she your muscles grow a little bit but they should becoming much more firm and resilient. 
 
Good luck and keep up the good work.

by ajmbenson on Nov 13, 2009 at 6:47 pm

Good luck!  It sounds like your determination will help you keep going, even with your sore muscles.   You're inspiring me to get the DVD!

by Dionne35 on Nov 12, 2009 at 6:50 pm

That is great!! Clothes shopping is ALWAYS a good reward. Good luck

by ajmbenson on Nov 10, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Good job!  And I thought a pound a week was good!  I'd better step it up.  And, I need to confess- stop eating chocolate again! ( Halloween!)

Edited by ajmbenson, on November 10th, 2009 at 8:58 pm.

by heidirod on Nov 11, 2009 at 5:07 am

Water or not, it certaInly is a boost to start with that kind of loss!

by Dionne35 on Nov 11, 2009 at 5:55 pm

Thanks, how are you guys doing? I hope you both have a great week. @AJM - hid the chocolate or do what I do after Halloween, I take them in to work and leave it in the kitchen. It goes very quickly!!!
 

by Dionne35 on Nov 10, 2009 at 7:02 pm

Good luck.!
I'll check in from time to time to see how you're doing. I'll add you to my friend's list so we can keep each other motivated.
Best, D

by ajmbenson on Nov 10, 2009 at 8:56 pm

Be patient with yourself!  It's a very important and special time with your baby.  A friend of mine always reminded me the "post-partum" period is actually 18 months.  You'll get there!  I found nursing and long walks with babies in the stroller to be really helpful with weight loss.  Also, don't hesitate to get a really nice jogging stroller !( I got mine used). 

Edited by ajmbenson, on November 10th, 2009 at 8:57 pm.

by blissiam on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:27 pm

Thanks ladies.... I feeling motivated!
 

by CARRMA on Feb 4, 2010 at 12:16 am

Good luck and never give up as long as you stay determined you will succed.
But remember when your trying to lose weight your body may not want too. The body has its own idea on what your weight shoud be.  So you need to break it.  Youll lose weight then it will seem that over night you've put a few pounds back on. But don't get discouraged.  If you keep exercising and eating right your body reset that weight lower and lower untill you get where you want to be.
 
"Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success." - Napolean Hill

by Dionne35 on Nov 10, 2009 at 7:05 pm

Congrats, I know first hand how hard it is after quitting smoking. It's been five years for me. Good luck on the challenge.

by heidirod on Nov 11, 2009 at 5:06 am

Thanks for your encouragement!

by Dionne35 on Nov 5, 2009 at 8:37 pm

Good luck! I really need to get a scale so I can start checking my weight loss. I'm trying to get into the early morning work-out but I run during my lunch break. We have about the same amount to lose.

Edited by Dionne35, on November 05th, 2009 at 8:37 pm.

by Dionne35 on Nov 5, 2009 at 8:38 pm

Good Luck.

by blueeyedjenne on Oct 7, 2009 at 11:39 am

Conceive, Believe, Achieve!
 
Congrats anchor12. You have the desire, now do what is necessary to stay motivated. I find the daily plate to be very helpful because you can SEE what you are consuming and track your calories burned through exercise.
There is a whole community of people just like YOU who are making the commitment to achieve optimum health!
 
Best wishes~!
 

by Dionne35 on Nov 8, 2009 at 2:21 pm

How do you find the P90X? I'm thinking about getting it but wanted to get some feedback.
Thanks and best of luck to you.

by rob_fulton on Oct 1, 2009 at 7:30 am

Caiti,
30 lbs is my goal too. Good luck and keep me posted on your progress.
Rob