Cheer OurSelves On!!! GO Diet GO Group

Questionsssss

posted by Kelly-Kels on 7:50 am

Hello everyone. Okay firstly i would like to know a few things. I have a small appetite in the morning. I don't really want to eat breakfast but i heard that not eating breakfast causes weight gain. I don't want that to happen to me so i planned to eat something light. Can milk alone or a small fruit or even half a muesli/granola bar kick start metabolism and also keep them running fast (since i am still eating "something" for breakfast). Next, I know that we're suppose to eat something after we exercise so that we would not gain weight or eat up our muscle? I'm gonna just drink milk after workout (which is in the morning, milk for breakfast after workout). Would it be fine?
Lastlyyyyy! How long would it take me to get a flat belly? I'm 15 turning 16 female. I'm 5'2, 95lbs. I'm not planning to loose weight but i definitely want to burn off some of my belly fats. I know it would take years to burn off belly fats (if you have layers of them), but for me... i do not really have that much. I have no fat pinch at the back and the side. Just a little flabby-fatty stomach in the front. Not obvious under clothes tho. I wanted to get rid of it so i could look good in bikini. My waist is 25 inches (normal) and when i breathe/blow out to my extend, i could get about 27 inches waist. How long does it take to get a flat belly, about 23 inches if i try to eat around 1200 calories a day (i'm not gonna starve myself!), try not eat eat after 7pm (at least a glass of milk or fruit if i'm hungry), pig out like crazy once a week only and exercise 3-4 times a week (i'm a busy person). And should i do sit-ups everyday? I heard it would make your stomach looks bigger because of the fats above the muscle.

Weigh in day is today

posted by freyja5683 on 6:39 am

Please make sure that you have sent your updated information to Carolyn, please.
Good luck everyone, hope you all have a great day.

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 1:49 pm

" You have the ability to succeed in anything you attempt! Sometimes the hardest part is getting started! We all have the spark within us to do something great! We just have to find the right motivation and determination to get the fire ignited!"
Copyright © 2005 Jon Hawks

Diet hiatus

posted by annaban91 on 6:55 am

Hello all. I joined this group to help myself stay motivated. I have been on a diet hiatus and I need to return to healthier ways!

Wow! Thursday is here...

posted by hipmamac on 9:32 pm

Please send your current stats for the Summer Challenge!
Thanks,
Carolyn :)
 

soooo glad I found this group !

posted by mjvelasquez13 on 9:42 am

Hello all ! I have been off and on diets for quite some time, but I think i've found what works for me, which is low carb. Its a tough diet for me to follow, but I know I can do it  But finding such a great support group to keep me goin and to look for inspiration from others who have those hard days to keep on track as well is perfect!  So I look forward to hopefully helping cheer you all on, and be cheered on by you all as well !! 
My Goal: lose 10 pounds by October 1 Once I hit that goal, i'll move forward with my next goal .....and eventually be back to my pre-pregnancy weight ! woo hoo.
*Also, any low carb-ers.... would love some yummy low carb snack ideas... those darn snack attacks!!
Happy Dieting to you all

Really Tough...sad face

posted by jessilynnb21 on 3:37 pm

 So this week has been really tough. I am in college and returned last week. I knew eating right would be tough but the toll of not eating enough calories and being able to find nothing in the cafeteria has nearly brought me to tears. I inform everyone that I am counting and they are all supportive but a dressingless salad everyday for six months is daunting. I ate chickfila yesterday after an hour and a half of playing soccer cause I needed something that I would not get upset over. After almost no oil in a month, my favorite food tasted gross. Hopefully next week will be better. Here's to Hoping!!

Just wanted to Say Bye for a while!

posted by bethy87 on 10:00 am

Hey groupies,
I wanted to tell you all bye for a while. I am going to be visiting my family until November and they do not have the internet so bye bye livestrong BUT I will be back and maybe even go to the library and check in every once in a while. I plan to track my food on paper and stick with my weighloss and exercise goals! I know I can do this and I hope to be a healthier me by the time I get back on here! Stay strong all and WE CAN DO THIS!! CHat with you all real soon!

two for Tuesday

posted by freyja5683 on 7:11 am

" Start strong FINISH STRONGER"
Written in 1998 by Simon Prado --- California
" When people told me I'd never make it, I listened to the one person who said I could: me."
Shannon Sharpe --- Submitted by Robert Moore

How to break a diet plateau

posted by freyja5683 on 9:47 am

Beating the Diet Plateau
Try these tips for moving the scale in the right direction again — you may not even need all of them to start seeing a difference:

Ruthlessly clean up your diet. “I have the four deadly sins of food: butter, cheese, fried food, and sugar. These things will keep you from making progress. Examine your diet to make sure you’re being honest with yourself. You lose the right to complain if you aren’t eating what you are supposed to,” says Guillory.
Skip the alcohol. Alcohol not only adds calories to your diet, but it effectively slows your metaboli sm and reduces your motivation to work out and diet.
Go low-glycemic. If you still have refined carbs in your diet, get rid of them, especially before a workout. Eating a meal containing low-glycemic carbs about three hours before a workout results in more fat burned than a meal containing refined carbs.
Vary your exercise routine. “If you’re coming to the gym and you’re doing the same thing every time, change your workout,” says Guillory. Run today, lift weights tomorrow, swim on the next day, take a group exercise class the day after.
Try high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Working out at different levels of intensity is thought to increase weight loss. Guillory has her clients weight-train for about 20 minutes, exercise at 85 percent of their maximum heart rate for about 10 minutes, do more weight training for about 10 minutes, and then finish with moderate cardio exercises.
Strength train. Use weight training to build muscle. Each pound of muscle burns about 50 calories a day at rest. According to a national survey of more than 6,000 adults, about 19 percent of people who were successful with weight loss included weight training in their workouts.
Use a heart rate monitor. “It keeps you honest about the intensity of your workout,” says Guillory. Figure out your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220. Target your workouts so your heart rate stays between 65 and 85 percent of your maximum most of the time.
Drink water. If you are not drinking enough water during the day, your body may be retaining water, adding to the numbers on the scale. Guillory recommends consuming about half your body weight in ounces of water every day if you work out a lot (more if you’re outside in the heat). A 145-pound woman should drink about 73 ounces of water.
Exercise for more than 30 minutes every day. People who exercise at least 30 minutes every day are more successful with weight loss. Try to get in at least this much exercise — and increasing the time you spend working out every day will increase the caloric burn.
Get the people in your life on board. Most people don’t sabotage your diet on purpose, says Guillory, but their food-related acts of love could be undermining your weight loss.

SUMMER CHALLENGE WEEK #4

posted by hipmamac on 8:23 am

Challenge

posted by willmferguson on 10:04 am

 Whens the next challenge begin???

Bad day yesterday - help!

posted by sshepeck on 7:30 am

Hi folks,
I am about two weeks into a diet & exercise program, and I've been quite good about staying on it faithfully...until yesterday.  I attended a party and consumed a fair amount of beer (Miller Lite), and then late last night I ate some things that, well, let's just say weren't on my diet plan.  I didn't go all out and totally blow it, but today I feel pretty guilty.  I guess I could use some help / motivation on how to "get back on the horse", so to speak.  I've lost 12 pounds so far, and I would hate to fall off now.   Help!

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 10:11 am

Success:
1. The realization of the estimate which you place upon yourself.
2. The good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.

Work blues

posted by screaminz2002 on 5:43 am

Does anyone else see a link between exercise and work? When things were smooth at work I was starting off my day with 30 minutes of on demand routines and either running or biking at night. Now that work has got stupid crazy and stressful, I can no longer wake up in time to do anything in the morning.. It's like the dread of coming back into the office overrides the enjoyment of exercising? I even find myself not tracking properly or taking huge shortcuts on logging food. I can't even remember the last time I stopped in here to read blogs.. To many hours at work in the last few weeks for sure.

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 12:20 pm

I am convinced that one of the biggest factors in success is the courage to undertake something.
- James A. Worsham

Weigh in day tomorrow!

posted by hipmamac on 8:35 pm

Hopefully the jog/walk and powersport work out I did today will balance out the fettucine alfredo I made for dinner (son's request)!

Newbie Here

posted by sisepuede81 on 10:05 am

Hello Guys!
I just joined the group and I'm so motivated to loose weight! I made a lifestyle change recently in mid June.  I have lost 13 lbs in all.  However, these past two weeks I have stopped loosing weight.  I notice that my clothes fit better and definitely see the change in my appearance.  Is there something I'm doing wrong?  I work out 5 times a week now.  Any suggestions? 
 

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 7:44 am

Thought this was a great quote for the day~
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -Michael Jordan

Small Goal Reached

posted by dimarsh on 4:55 am

In May, I had set a small goal to get out of the 170's by the end of August. And I acheived that goal with a weigh in at 169 last night. Just the tip of the iceberg, but it felt really good to visually see it on the scale. 
 
It was a message I read over and over again on these groups that made the difference. Keep the big picture in mind, and make small goals to get there. It was easy to lose the first 25 lbs, and then the battle to maintain that loss has raged on for 18 months. 
 
Thank you for your support, encouraging words and weight loss tips. It has an effect on those of us that log in to see what you have to say for the day. 
 
So a big hug to all of you! 

Summer Challenge Week # 3 Results!

posted by hipmamac on 11:43 am

Keep on, Keepin on

posted by jessilynnb21 on 10:19 am

 I am keeping up with my calorie count. Now that I am back at school it is going to be more difficult. Not looking forward to the cafeteria!

Heart monitor recommendation?

posted by PaulaTS on 8:07 am

Hi all!  I am trying to get back into my diet and exercise routine.  I want to buy a heart monitor but have no idea which one might work best.  I need to be able to make sure I'm getting the maximum out of my cardio time.  Does anyone here have any recommendations?  I am 5'3", and 171 lbs; my goal weight is 130 lbs.  I am 48 years old.  I'm really getting panicky about my weight.  Thanks to all.   Paula

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 7:46 am

With simple steps, and a little understanding, every challenge can become an opportunity for personal growth.
- Anthony Robbins

announcement!!!

posted by dietingdeb on 5:00 am

yesterday, my daughter became engaged!   she has only waited 10 yrs lol.   didn't think it would happen.  date is this sept.18.  she always does things fast.  when she was pregnant didn't  show and just found out and we all went to the ultra sound and she was  6 mos along.  lol  now a month away is her wedding.    yaayyy  

Oh My!

posted by sharoany on 1:26 pm

 I'm BAAAAACCCCCKKKKK!!! :) :) :)
How's everyone been doing?

Summer Challenge

posted by hipmamac on 5:34 pm

It is here already! Weigh-in Day tomorrow...send me your current stats tomorrow!
Thanks,
Carolyn :)

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 9:00 am

" As some of us fight a little harder, so too are the results a little better."
Written in 2011 by Jonathan Simango --- Zimbabwe
" How your day goes is all about your perception and positivity. If you have it in mind that nothing can stop you, it simply won't...just believe and follow through with this mindset."
Written in 2011 by Ted Rogers --- Kentucky

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 12:27 pm

" The aroma of every season is awe-inspiring. Take a moment today and enjoy a pleasing scent of nature. It's important and you owe it to yourself. If you're too busy to stop and smell the roses, THEN YOU'RE TOO BUSY! Set aside time for YOU… you've earned it! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!"
Copyright © 2011 Jimmy Hagewood

Summer challenge Week #2 Results:

posted by hipmamac on 9:10 am

ahhh

posted by christina2013 on 8:54 pm

Why must dieting be so hard! once i think i've got it down, a new temptation comes along...

One step forward, two steps back..

posted by Summerdove on 7:31 am

Think I gained two pounds in one night... just by indulging in pretzels & cheese sauce at the movies! Really bad, and I know it, yet did it anyway.  Need some motivation. Don't know why I'm sabotaging myself like this, after a fairly decent week of working out and eating.

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 11:53 am

" Some say there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance; I think just the opposite. Confident people are secure with themselves while arrogant people are insecure and have to boast to get acceptance from others."
Written in 2011 by Richard Alan Bradley --- Texas

Weigh in day is today

posted by freyja5683 on 7:34 am

Everyone please send your stats to Carolyn for the weigh in today. PS Good luck to all, as for me I stayed the same as last week. But that's okay!

HOT HOT HOT!

posted by jessilynnb21 on 3:31 pm

Been trying to work out as much as possible. Have gone for at least a half hour bike ride every day but yesterday, I walked for an hour instead yesterday though. Been dieting since July 1 and have lost 15 pounds, hope everyone is doing great. Good Luck with the rest of your day!

question

posted by GOSAN1980 on 12:19 pm

Has anyone tried the no starch diet/carb?

50 Things you can do TODAY to improve your health

posted by freyja5683 on 10:29 am

50 Things You Can do TODAY to Improve your Health
Tuesday, July 26, 2011  |  From Girl Get Strong

Most health and fitness advice is full of don’ts: Don’t eat after 7, don’t eat fast food, don’t enjoy anything you eat, ever again. That negative connotation is why people view fitness and weight loss as a punishment, or something to be white-knuckled through.
Lasting change is made when you build a habit- and habits are made by systematically DOING something repeatedly until it becomes ingrained. Depriving yourself will not build habits, being proactive will.
So instead of pummeling you with more “don’ts” to make you feel like a failure, here are 50 things you can DO, today, that will improve your health. Pick one a day to try out, or choose one and repeat it everyday until it becomes a habit, but either way, these little “dos” will boost your health the second you do them.

Drink a glass of water before each meal to hit your 64 oz of water a day recommendation.
Revisit your goals. Take a few seconds each morning to revisit what it is you want to achieve.
Start your morning with a good, long stretch to get the blood flowing.
Pick a mantra you can repeat to yourself that will push you through barriers.
Remind yourself why you are worth it.
Add fruit slices to your water for an extra splash of nutrients and flavor.
Take the stairs wherever you see them.
Name one thing you really, truly love about yourself.
Buy a new workout outfit to get excited about the gym, and your new bod.
Be a role model to someone else. Order a healthy lunch while with a friend or invite your neighbor out for a walk.
Add 1 veggie to each meal today.
Instead of throwing the dog outside to go potty, take Fido for a walk around the block.
Do 10 push-ups every time you check your Facebook.
Replace your office chair with a stability ball.
Try a new, healthy recipe.
Brush your teeth after dinner to avoid cavities and cut cravings.
Do a 1 minute plank. Right now.
Read a health related article.
Make a vision board to motivate you on your journey.
Eat slowly and deliberately.
Go to bed 1 hour early.
Teach someone a healthy fact they didn’t know before.
Do crunches during the commercial breaks of your favorite TV show.
Sign up for a race and start training!
Each time before you eat, ask yourself, “How hungry am I really?”
Plan out all of your meals for the day- and stick to it!
Set an alarm for your workout, and actually workout when it goes off.
Make a motivating playlist of your favorite songs- and use them.
Buy your favorite fitness magazine for extra motivation. Read it on the treadmill.
Try one new exercise you’ve never done before.
Eat! Every two to three hours, like clockwork.
Try a fruit or veggie that you’ve never eaten before.
Try a new class at your gym you’ve never tried before.
Swap fitness DVDs with a friend to spice up your routine.
Take a multivitamin- if your doctor says it’s OK.
Work out in the morning instead of at night to boost your calorie burn all day long.
Trade your steady state cardio session for a hardcore HIIT workout.
Up your weights a few pounds.
Cook your pasta to al dente. The softer you cook your pasta, the higher the glycemic index.
Go grocery shopping for healthy foods. Stick to the perimeter.
Lighten up your favorite comfort food with healthy swaps.
Buy in season produce.
Check your BMI or body fat percentage.
Eat only raw foods for a full day.
Take a deep breathe. And then another.
Unplug during your next workout. Skip the iPod or TV and engage in your workout.
Apply sunscreen when exercising outdoors- even in winter.
Get fitted for proper running shoes. Most stores will do this for free.
Workout outside. Not only will you burn calories, but the fresh air boosts mood.
Try two of these healthy ideas in one day!

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 8:49 am

" When you stop trying to control everything then nothing will have the power to control you."
Written in 2011 by David Robinson --- United Kingdom

In DESPERATE need of motivation!!!!

posted by jessymeg on 7:48 pm

I started my died today and I walked a mile. I diet a few days then when i dont see instant results i give up!!! I joined livestrong.com in hopes of motivation and weight loss support! I NEED MOTIVATION~~~

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 10:54 am

" It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste."
Henry Ford --- Submitted by N. Jambunathan Ayer --- India

I am Back from Vacation!!

posted by bethy87 on 9:32 am

Hey all!! Its been a little over a month since I have last been on due to vacation but now its over and today is the normal routine!! Ready to dive-in. I didn't eat all that well during vacation but I stayed active by long walks and bike rides and only gained 2 pounds so I am thank-ful for that!!! Anyways Have a wonderful Monday all and lets kick it into gear! Summer isn't over yet!!!

Monday

posted by toomanyhats on 5:49 am

Great start to the week! I squeezed in a 30 minute elliptical workout in while waiting for my exercise buddy this morning, had a few minutes to recoup begore we lifted weights for 30 more minutes. I am shaking now. Now I am off to spend the day thrift store shopping for bargains. Yipee! Have a great day!

Joining a challange

posted by cwatt001 on 5:23 pm

How do I jump in on the challanges that are being posted? 
 

HELLO ALL!!

posted by amandabulot on 8:33 am

Hi guys!  I am new to this and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Amanda.  I'm 26 and a mother of an 11 month old.  I have procrastinated long enough on losing the baby weight!!  I'm here to do it!!  =)

just joined

posted by toomanyhats on 5:40 am

What email do I send my info to? This group sounds like just what I need!

SUMMER CHALLENGE WEEK #1

posted by hipmamac on 9:47 am

Summer Challenge Week #1!

posted by hipmamac on 9:34 am

Just Getting Started

posted by jessilynnb21 on 8:51 pm

 As I was about to check in with security at the airport my dad challenged me to lose more weight then my mom. He said we would do it by percentage. We all decided we could have our weigh in on December 15, 2011 which is about a week after I return home from college. She weighed around 30 pounds less then me on that day. That was June 20th. I have lost about 15 pounds in the last month but I don't want to fall off the wagon. My father and grandmother both have diabetes so he is worried that I will have it if I continue to gain weight. My lowest weigh in ever was when I was 16 and played soccer almost everyday. Since then I have had 3 knee surgeries and gained 80 pounds. I am 20 years old. Yesterday I got upset because I made it below 200 pounds and when I checked my weight at night I was at like 205. It was upsetting and disheartening because I had been staying between 200-203 from wake up until bedtime. I feel that maybe it will be helpful to join a group of people who are trying to take the same steps as me so I do not feel quite as disheartened next time. I used to drink at least one soda a day most of the time two. I have not had any soda (diet or otherwise) since July 4th and I am hoping that I can keep this going. Most of my friends at school do not drink soda but they don't help when it comes to what I should and should not eat. I hope that being a part of something striving towards the same goals as me will be helpful. Can't wait to kick my moms butt (in the most loving way possible)!!!

motivational quote of the day

posted by freyja5683 on 8:51 am

" If you are going to be a champion, you must be willing to pay a greater price."
Bud Wilkinson

Ready to get fit

posted by AprilSmith on 6:55 am

I just joined the group. I have gained about 25 lbs since around Thanksgiving, due to stress (going through a divorce, and my 12 year old dogs are a big worry as they get sick a lot now...), not working out anymore, eating more, etc. I need to stop the madness and get back on track! I used to be very good about staying fit, would run 4 miles a day 5 days a week, watched my portion size and that was really all I had to do. That was about 3-4 years ago. Now, as I am the heaviest I have ever  been, I am depressed and feeling bad about myself, especially since all the clothes that I own that used to be slightly loose are now VERY tight. I am not by any means obese, but I am overweight, according to my doctor and all the measurements here on livestrong.com. I have to get back on track! And I am determined and willing to stay committed to it. I am glad I found a group to join, looking forward to sharing my progress. I also think that tracking what I eat and seeing it "on paper" has already helped me to make better decisions about what I eat, and how much. I also like that I can track my fitness here too, which also motivates me to keep it up.