Oh boy ... I need my girls!!

jovigirl414 Posted: May 22, 2011 11:43 PM

Oh boy ... I need my girls!!

So I've been all over these boards talking about my kickboxing class ... I've been breaking my neck, going at these classes full force - developing shin splints, numerous bruises, etc, on top of drinking 2 liters of water a day, and cutting out all the crap I used to eat. I've been doing this almost 6 weeks, in hopes to get myself into wedding day shape.

Today, I get ready to go out, I grab a pair of pants that I used to wear in January - before I started my workout regimen - THEY ARE TOO TIGHT!!! I can't even zip them! I know, I'm gonna hear 'you're gaining muscle', but I'm not losing the fat on top of it!! If these pants are too tight, I know for sure that my wedding gown will be too.

What am I gonna do??

meghan13 Posted: May 23, 2011 12:15 AM

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Ugh, Friday I had a complete meltdown for the same reason. Honestly - I think it's stress that's making me hold on to it. Maybe I'll try yoga?

jovigirl414 Posted: May 23, 2011 12:19 AM

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Omg, I almost cried when I couldn't get these pants on - they used to be my fat pants!

I already weigh 190, I should be going down in weight by now, especially after 6 weeks of being healthy!

Where are you going to try yoga?

quirkybride Posted: May 23, 2011 12:44 AM

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diet makes the biggest difference.

meghan13 Posted: May 23, 2011 01:43 AM

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I have a yoga DVD that I never do. My gym is planet fitness so nothing for it there

Thar1127 Posted: May 23, 2011 06:49 AM

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first I might talk to the kickboxing instructor, sometimes those classes arent enough cardio for weight loss, so you might need to do cardio ontop of the class-- dont give up the kickboxing though bc its great for toning.

and diet-- i have been eating yogurt everymoring with fruit, a very plan and sad salad for lunch and then chicken, brown rice and veggies for dinnner almost everynight haha sooo boringggg but i have lost 30 pounds in 4 months... also i drink water like i a camel haha

hope that helps. good luck! dont give up

rosatemp Posted: May 23, 2011 06:52 AM

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Posted by quirkybride

diet makes the biggest difference.

This

MNM0805 Posted: May 23, 2011 07:00 AM

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Posted by quirkybride

diet makes the biggest difference.

I agree with this. My moms been on weightwatchers since November and is down 54 pounds. She changed her diet and it helped her tremendously. Also, she started exercising maybe about 3 months ago and thats helped her even more.

Don't feel discouraged. Maybe you need to do cardio as well on top of taking kickboxing.

Kelli218 Posted: May 23, 2011 07:03 AM

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I have lost 25 lbs since January... and before that I THOUGHT I was eating healthy... I cut out dairy and ALL refined carbs and it has made a BIG difference!!! I also started jogging which has completely changed my body!

jovigirl414 Posted: May 23, 2011 07:25 AM

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I tried weight watchers, I was the only person on the planet with no results from it. My mother and I were on it together - she lost 15 lbs, I lost 2.

I can't spend any more money on gym memberships, or new, bigger clothes, for that matter. I'm already short on money for the wedding. I'm gonna be stuck wearing a potato sack down the aisle...

PhyllisNJoe Posted: May 23, 2011 09:14 AM

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Maybe you need to try something else WITH the kickboxing. Try walking/jogging an extra 3x a week on top of it. And weight training. Muscle burns fat - period. Cardio is great for initial weight loss (usually) and it works out your heart. But if you want to see some continuous weight loss, you need to build muscle.

Everyone's body is different. What you are doing may work for some people but as you said Weight Watchers didn't work for you yet it works for so many.

Lucky you - you have tricky fat cells. Just need to keep trying different things until you find out what works for YOU.

Hope you figure it out soon. I KNOW how frustrating it can be.

evita2781 Posted: May 23, 2011 09:22 AM

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ugh i'm sorry if you cant afford WW, try just tracking your calories on thedailyplate.com. FH always said that it's more dieting than it is working out that'll help you lose weight. he knows, he's lost a ton of weight doing that

jovigirl414 Posted: May 23, 2011 09:25 AM

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Posted by PhyllisNJoe
Lucky you - you have tricky fat cells. Just need to keep trying different things until you find out what works for YOU.

Haha, yea lucky me ... I wish I was this lucky on Tuesday and Friday nights during the MegaMillions announcements!!

anszusterman Posted: May 23, 2011 09:50 AM

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Posted by PhyllisNJoe

Everyone's body is different. What you are doing may work for some people but as you said Weight Watchers didn't work for you yet it works for so many.

Lucky you - you have tricky fat cells. Just need to keep trying different things until you find out what works for YOU.

Hope you figure it out soon. I KNOW how frustrating it can be.

This. My co-worker has to stay below 9 grams of saturated fat to lose weight, calorie count does not work for him. Maybe see a nutritionist who can get you on the right track before you hurt somebody

Jmrosa1 Posted: May 23, 2011 09:54 AM

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Posted by evita2781

ugh i'm sorry if you cant afford WW, try just tracking your calories on thedailyplate.com. FH always said that it's more dieting than it is working out that'll help you lose weight. he knows, he's lost a ton of weight doing that

I agree....Unfortuantley exercise alone doesnt always help if you aren't decreasing your calorie intake. I try to eat healthy...so when I don't go to the gym I gain or maintain...it's not until I am doing both that the number will go down. Its frustrating...but you have to try to keep with it girl!

PhyllisNJoe Posted: May 23, 2011 11:10 AM

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Wanted to add this...

Whatever you do, don't give up! Even though you haven't noticed much on the inside.... you are keeping healthy & strong on the inside with all that you are doing. And honestly, that's what matters most!

jovigirl414 Posted: May 23, 2011 05:36 PM

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Posted by anszusterman
before you hurt somebody

VCanizalez Posted: May 23, 2011 05:42 PM

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DONT Give Up!!!!!!!!!!!

I was starting to give up and Many girls from th website including my FH have been helping me n encouraging me NOT to give up!

My body seems to be gettin toner But im not losing pounds at all!!!
and it stresses me!!!

But I think Diet is a big thing!

I am starting to track my food in Sparkpeople.com

It really helps too!!!

DON GIVE UP CHICA!!!

Relax

jovigirl414 Posted: May 23, 2011 05:45 PM

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I'm not exercising alone ...

I cut out soda
I increased protein
I cut my coffee intake in half (even less sugar in my coffee)
I'm now drinking 2 liters of water a day
I started taking water pills
Lowered my sodium intake
Cut out chocolate

I'm running out of things to cut back on!! I can't cut calories - I'm already at like 1200.

Ellynrose Posted: May 23, 2011 06:02 PM

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Maybe that's the problem - at 1200 calories - you might be starving your body, and it is holding on to the excess - like hibernation mode. 1200 isn't really that good for you - esp. for an extended period of time.

BTW: You shouldn't give up - everything takes time xoxo