I honestly don't understand how I ALLOWED myself to gain about 8 lbs. I was in pretty decent shape, and it went all to pot. My clothes arent' fitting me right now (TOO TIGHT! ) and I just feel awful. All the fat goes to 2 places..my face and my hips...
my dress is fine...it's still a little big and will need to be taken in...but the first place you see my weight gain is my face....I am going to look like a BLOATED BEAST on my wedding day, and in years to come I will see how my LAZINESS AND GLUTTONY caused me to be unhappy about my appearance.
I really need to loose this weight...but HOW...in 37 days, without doing damage to myself...
the worst part is fh is in the BEST shape of his life right now...I am so happy for him, but I feel just GROSS and AWFUL that I have to stand next to him like this!
Of course, he hasn't said a word, but it's not about HIM, it's about ME.....
I have figured out my fitness routine from now until the wedding...now it's DIET time...
sorry ladies. I just need to vent.
glinda_goodwitch
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Honestly, your best bet for losing weight fast and safely is the South Beach diet. I'm on WW now to lose the last bit of weight, but I lost 30 lbs on South Beach and have kept it off for a few years now. The first bit you lose will be water, but after the first two weeks it will be real weight. You may even lose more than the 8 lbs you gained. Seriously, I would invest the money in the book and follow it religiously.
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this is the thing girls...I cook VERY healthfully, don't make much fried food at all...veggies/salad, lean meats...etc
the problem is RICE...I know it sounds stupid, but dinner is my downfall for a few reasons..
1) most of the time, fmil cooks now since she is home, and she almost NEVER makes a veggie- just RICE and meat (maybe sauteed with some onions and peppers, but more for flavor than anything
2) laziness...knowing that FMIL probably won't make a veggie, I still OPT NOT to make a salad- so then I eat too much RICE LOL
3) I eat fast and hate to eat cold food. fh is SLOW...by the time he takes a first bite, I am usually almost half way done, and he eats A LOT, b/c he runs so much....so sitting with him, I finish my plate and just KEEP EATING...waiting for him to finish...
this is what I really have to fix....I have to gain control over dinner.....I probably eat upwards of a 2 cups of RICE at dinner... LOL poor rice...I've turned it into the devil!
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Posted by JessicaM.
How do you guys follow that when you work? It seems so hard to me to follow those meal plans. Is there a formula that I can follow, rather than a specific meal plan?
Honestly Jess, it's so easy! I never follow it EXACTLY if I'm just not around the food. You learn to substitute, and know what to stay away from. This is the ONE and ONLY 'diet' that has ever worked for me. EVER. It's fantastic, b/c in the two weeks (Phase I) you honestly can lose 15 pounds like nothing. It's a life lesson too, and builds discipline in staying away from the 'no-no' carbs...
I buy all my food from the vendors/deli's around work b/c I don't bring food from home. If I do bring food from home, I make it the night before, put it in tupperware and bring it in the next day. Theyr'e easy recipes.
Anyway, for example:
If I can't make an eggwhite omlette in the morning, I'll buy two boiled eggs and not eat the yolk, with a tomato juice (or V8) and a decaff tea...
You can get grilled chicken anywhere, ceasar salad's anywhere, etc....it's honestly NOT hard at all.
that's the whole reason it worked for me, b/c I didn't have to do a lot of preparing, I could go to any restaurant and eat, not have eto count things, not memorize anything...it's super EASY. and You know I'm super LAZY!
itslaurie.
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Posted by JessicaM.
the problem is RICE...I know it sounds stupid, but dinner is my downfall for a few reasons..
oh rice, how I love thee...
try couscous. make yourself a vat of it and store it in tupperware in the fridge. I just tried it for the first time this week (as per the meal plan posted above). And it's not too shabby. It's no rice, but we can't have it all. And while your at it, get those pre cut carrots and break those out while your sitting at the table waiting for your slow, endless eater to finish. If you don't like carrots, substitute for something else that is crunchy, healthy and takes a moment to chew. Keeps you occupied.
kissy27
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Rice is the WORST!!!! It tastes so yummy but it is filled with carbs!!!!
Don't be lazy & make the salad to offset the rice...Also try to steam some frozen carrots & broccoli (only 6 minutes in the microwave) You can add some garlic or what not & they are tasty....
JessicaM.
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Posted by Mrs.A2006
If you watch what you eat and work out (which you already mentioned you are going to do ) I think you can lose the weight.
Anyway this thread is not about me, but I wanted you to know I understand how frustrated you may be feeling about what people may think is a trivial amount of weight.
Good Luck.......I think you can do it!!
thank you.
leighdvm
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What I love about WW is that there aren't restricted foods. Carbs aren't 'bad'. I eat rice, bread, etc. and lose weight by cutting my portions and excercising.
Jess -- I hear you about the rice, I could eat it every single day. I eat mostly brown rice now, though.
M&S Sept12006
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Posted by JessicaM.
How do you guys follow that when you work? It seems so hard to me to follow those meal plans. Is there a formula that I can follow, rather than a specific meal plan?
Honestly Jess, it's so easy! I never follow it EXACTLY if I'm just not around the food. You learn to substitute, and know what to stay away from. This is the ONE and ONLY 'diet' that has ever worked for me. EVER. It's fantastic, b/c in the two weeks (Phase I) you honestly can lose 15 pounds like nothing. It's a life lesson too, and builds discipline in staying away from the 'no-no' carbs...
I buy all my food from the vendors/deli's around work b/c I don't bring food from home. If I do bring food from home, I make it the night before, put it in tupperware and bring it in the next day. Theyr'e easy recipes.
Anyway, for example:
If I can't make an eggwhite omlette in the morning, I'll buy two boiled eggs and not eat the yolk, with a tomato juice (or V8) and a decaff tea...
You can get grilled chicken anywhere, ceasar salad's anywhere, etc....it's honestly NOT hard at all.
that's the whole reason it worked for me, b/c I didn't have to do a lot of preparing, I could go to any restaurant and eat, not have eto count things, not memorize anything...it's super EASY. and You know I'm super LAZY!
Christine that is EXACTLY what I do!!!!!!!!! You're so absolutely right!
teany
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You don't have to delete carbs, but try to substitute whole grains for everything. With rice, try brown rice or whole wheat cous cous. For sandwiches, whole wheat pita. Also, there are some really good whole wheat pastas. That's all I buy, and if you put enough fresh tom. sauce on it you can't tell the difference.
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Jessica!!!
LOW carbs starting RIGHT NOW! Take a multi vitamin EVERY DAY Drink ALOT OF WATER Intake ALOT of fiber. Cardio... cardio...cardio....... I cant stress these things enough.
suzybilly819
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Take a deep breathe, it is totally possible to lose the weight you gained. Start exercising again and do south beach. sometimes, i try to increase my protein and cut out my carbs and sugars.
Good luck
Hey look at the bright side, your dress fits...
Preshy7
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-DONT BUY ANY FOOD YOU LIKE
T-RY DOING SOME EXCERCIZE
-TAKE A METABOLISIM BOOSTER-THIS PRODUCT HAS HAD AMAZING REVIEWS
Re: I need some help girls. I am so mad at myself!
go to the closest Weight Watchers near your house... they will help you... you can loose some weight by then .. don' t worry.. figure 2 pds a week...
DanaMZ
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Posted by M&S Sept12006
Posted by ChrissynRicky
Posted by JessicaM.
How do you guys follow that when you work? It seems so hard to me to follow those meal plans. Is there a formula that I can follow, rather than a specific meal plan?
Honestly Jess, it's so easy! I never follow it EXACTLY if I'm just not around the food. You learn to substitute, and know what to stay away from. This is the ONE and ONLY 'diet' that has ever worked for me. EVER. It's fantastic, b/c in the two weeks (Phase I) you honestly can lose 15 pounds like nothing. It's a life lesson too, and builds discipline in staying away from the 'no-no' carbs...
I buy all my food from the vendors/deli's around work b/c I don't bring food from home. If I do bring food from home, I make it the night before, put it in tupperware and bring it in the next day. Theyr'e easy recipes.
Anyway, for example:
If I can't make an eggwhite omlette in the morning, I'll buy two boiled eggs and not eat the yolk, with a tomato juice (or V8) and a decaff tea...
You can get grilled chicken anywhere, ceasar salad's anywhere, etc....it's honestly NOT hard at all.
that's the whole reason it worked for me, b/c I didn't have to do a lot of preparing, I could go to any restaurant and eat, not have eto count things, not memorize anything...it's super EASY. and You know I'm super LAZY!
Christine that is EXACTLY what I do!!!!!!!!! You're so absolutely right!
You guys have inspired me to try the SB diet! I also want to lose a few lbs for the wedding.
I have also read about some study that rated all these diets (south beach, the zone, atkins, etc.) and South Beach was rated the best. Healthiest (not so much saturated fat) didn't completely restrict carbs - so more balanced and easier to follow. You could definitely do it Jessica! Good Luck.
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Buy some lettuce. Even the one in a bag so you can substitute for rice. Watch the dressing (loaded in calories).
