What has worked for you?

[Rico]

Originally Posted by LadyChocolate

???

www.hiphopabs.com

[originalsecretplace]

Originally Posted by LadyChocolate

That's a good idea... I should keep track of my calories... And I do find the more I exercise, the less likely I am to eat the extra sweets... My thinking is that , If I am doing all this work to burn off what I already have on me, why add more......

I plan on buying a treadmill... I've been walking while my son rides his bike... At first that wasn't so bad because he just started learning...But now, he likes to zoom and I don't zoom....

If you buy a treadmill you don't have to buy one of those high priced jobs. I have 4 preprogrammed routines on mine but I don't use any of them.

I bought one at a reasonable price. I bought it new. Some say that buying a used one is not a good idea unless you know the previous owner because some sell them with the motors pretty much worn out.

Also, the one I has a auto incline adjustment so you can change it while you are walking unlike the manually adjusted inclines. Mine also tells you your heart rate and calories burned. Heart rate is important to know so you keep in the "zone".

I can walk no matter what the weather or time of day. I like to walk in the morning but in the winter it's dark at my usual walking time. Same problem for those who like to walk in the evening. No problemo with the treadmill.

I'm glad I bought it. I think it was a good investment in my health.

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by Rico

www.hiphopabs.com

hahahahaha hey Rico, I would probably pull something if I were to try to dance my way to health.. The hip hop abbs are just what I need.........to end up in the hospital.!!! lol


actually, it's prob pretty fun and might take the dullness out of exercising. All though I really do enjoy physical activity... running walking jogging, aerobics, I love it! (doesn't mean i do it though )

[Digging4Truth]

Somebody gave us a stationary bike the other day. One of the good ones with the nice seat and it is very strong (needful if I am going to use it)

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by originalsecretplace

If you buy a treadmill you don't have to buy one of those high priced jobs. I have 4 preprogrammed routines on mine but I don't use any of them.

I bought one at a reasonable price. I bought it new. Some say that buying a used one is not a good idea unless you know the previous owner because some sell them with the motors pretty much worn out.

Also, the one I has a auto incline adjustment so you can change it while you are walking unlike the manually adjusted inclines. Mine also tells you your heart rate and calories burned. Heart rate is important to know so you keep in the "zone".

I can walk no matter what the weather or time of day. I like to walk in the morning but in the winter it's dark at my usual walking time. Same problem for those who like to walk in the evening. No problemo with the treadmill.

I'm glad I bought it. I think it was a good investment in my health.

That is the kind I want... I saw the "BowFlex" treadmill and it looked really cool. But the price was toooo much. but you do get 3 machines in 1... But a simple treadmill that will have some of those extras you spoke of will work for me.

[LaGirl]

weight watchers works for me. my husband is on the ABS diet. sounds a bit like what diggin is on. we also go to the gym.

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by LaGirl

weight watchers works for me. my husband is on the ABS diet. sounds a bit like what diggin is on. we also go to the gym.

i guess that's kinda what we are gonna do.. we going to try a mixture of the adkins and the south beach. Although we eat fairly decent, we can always do better.. hahaha=I told my husband I ate up all my chocolate today so I wouldn't be bothered with it anymore..................until I go to walmart and see those dark chocolate lindt truffles..........

[TalkLady]

Drink at least 2 liters of water per day....Always eat breakfast. Walk at least a mile per day. Know what a "portion size" is. Eat anything you want but do it in moderation. Eat organic foods!! Keep a positive attitude. When stress tries to beat down your door, don't respond. Try this for a week and there is a 100% chance you will lose weight!! Sounds too simple, but it works.

[LadyChocolate]

Originally Posted by TalkLady

Drink at least 2 liters of water per day....Always eat breakfast. Walk at least a mile per day. Know what a "portion size" is. Eat anything you want but do it in moderation. Eat organic foods!! Keep a positive attitude. When stress tries to beat down your door, don't respond. Try this for a week and there is a 100% chance you will lose weight!! Sounds too simple, but it works.

okay, now I'm bummed... I drink 64oz of h2o every day, sometimes more. i've walked a mile and more for over 2 weeks. seems like nothing has changed.... (did I mention I can eat almost a dozen truffles a day? maybe that is what is hindering me! lol)

Seriously you are right.... It took me some time, along with 4 children, to put this weight on... It'll take time to get if off. I like what I've been reading though because it seems like I'm really on the right road.... How come no one told me there were snacks shops along this road???

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by LadyChocolate

I'm on a mission to lose some weight. (I guess that is why I started off with a breakfast of chocolate) Anyway, I wanna know what has worked for some of you.

In general, I eat very healthy. No fried foods except occasional eggs cooked with a small amount of butter. We never drink sodas, koolaid, or that stuff. You won't find hardly any boxed or canned goods, and NO chips or snacks in our home. We eat mostly fresh fruits and fresh veggies and lean meats. So we eat pretty healthy. BUT... I need to lose 60 lbs. I've started walking a mile each day except sunday and I work out lots on our home gym thingy... but I need a jumpstart that doesn't involve those diet pills... Anythoughts??

I lost 35 lbs last summer by walking 4 miles a day and limiting my intake to 1700 calories. I've only gained a little back. Now I am playing softball, walking again, and thinking about joining a weight loss program to get rid of the rest of the excess.

It really bothers me that I am a bad witness to my community by being overweight.