Quote:
Don't get discouraged! That weight gain is prolly from going to the gym and building muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat and when you start an exercise routine you will notice a slight weight gain before the weight loss actually kicks in.
I'm on the weight loss mission myself, but I only need to lose maybe 15ish pounds....If you ask my BF, he says I look fine and he would actually like me to be a bit "thicker" LOL! I'm 32, 5' 7" and currently weigh in at 148.....wow, I've actually lost weight since my last weigh in (about 2 months ago), I was at 160....
I managed to lose a ton of weight right before I got pregnant. I lost 30 pounds in a matter of maybe 3 months. I started eating more throughout the day, small snacks and small meals. I was also drinking Green tea, I got the Arizona brand with Asia Plum flavor.....and was drinking lots of water on top of that. I was working 2 jobs at the time as well, one in nursing and one part time sales, when I had slow times I would walk the sales floor.
Keep it simple and try not to "limit" or "cut out" the things you love all together...this will only create failure....cutting back is good, but don't eliminate the things you enjoy the most all together.
Seriously, try what I did for 2 weeks and see how it works for you.
-Drinks lots and lots of water or try the Green tea. I can't stress how important this is! Not only does it hydrate your body, but it cleanses as well!! You should be drinking 64 ounces of water per day.
-Take the stairs instead of the elevator or park a little farther away when you go to the store etc. Be as active as possible even if it's just walking a few laps around the house.
-Snack throughout the day, the key is small snacks and light meals.
-Eat SLOWLY! When you eat slowly you "feel full" faster. This also gives your brain time to catch up to your stomach and recognize you are full before being "stuffed".
PLEASE, please , please...try to stay away from the weight loss pills, they are just horrible! If you think you are having issues with low metabolism, try checking with an herbal store to find something a little more natural for that assistance. I've tried several on the market and they made me jittery and just all around not feel well.
Weight loss doesn't have to be a battle, it only is if you let it be. They key is to think of it more as a reorganization of habits and not focus on that scale!!