I Just Feel So Fat [Forum]

Hi everyone!! My name is Anne and i am 18 years old! i have never been happy with my body!! a few months ago i weighted 145 lb., i am 5.3. One day i woke up and just realize i wanted to be happy and that i will accomplish that by losing weight! So i started doing a diet and exercise, i am now 122 lb., and i just hate my body! i feel like i need to lose more weight! Everyone tells me i look great and i don’t need to lose any more weight but i feel that if i get to 110 lb. i will be happier!! i am obsessed with counting calories! i just want tips so that i can lose more weight and fast!!! sometimes i get scared because i am afraid i will never be happy with how i look, i just feel so fat!!! i hate it!!! i need help!

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Challenging Myself to Get Healthy — for Real

Filed under: Motivation , Tipping the Scales Justin Sullivan, Getty Images Success! Well, sort of. Last week I had a pretty good few days of healthy eating . I even exercised a few times. I did my usual Tuesday morning weigh-in and found that I’d lost 3.8 pounds! And then things started to slip away again. I started to forget to log my food . I started making poor food choices. And this week’s weigh-in found me gaining 3.2 pounds. Further proof that every day is a new day. Every minute is a new minute. (Tell me if this sounds familiar.) In a moment of weakness, I make a bad eating decision, maybe a doughnut at that early morning meeting. Then I kick myself for it a few hours later. Then lunch rolls around, and I think to myself, “Well, I’ve already messed up today — might as well go all out.” I then proceed to inhale anything and everything I can find, all because that one doughnut ruined my day. Sounds stupid, right? Well, I’ve done it. And I bet you have, too. So it’s time to get serious. I’m tired of bouncing around on this. At the beginning of the year I made that decision. The decision to stop. Sometime around May or June, I lost track of that decision. So now I’ve got to get back on track. Some people like to lose weight in a group . I’m not a big fan of that. I used to go to Weight Watchers meetings. Don’t get me wrong; I like Weight Watchers. I think it’s a solid program that works. For some people. But as much as they’ve tried to gear it toward men recently, it just didn’t work in my stupid male brain. I think my last meeting may have been when one of the ladies in the class was excited because her bra fit better. She went into great detail. Yeah. I can’t relate to that. I’ve done other diets, too. Atkins . South Beach . My favorite was the Weigh Down Workshop . I liked it because she said, “Eat when you’re hungry. Stop eating when you’re full.” Duh. Why haven’t I thought of that? Do you know how hard it is to tell when you’re full? Or even when you’re hungry, for that matter? I really struggled with that. Still do. I still think it makes a lot of sense, but it’s a concept I haven’t mastered yet. Plus, that lady was kind of scary. A Denise Austin/Rachael Ray kind of scary — way too cheerful for her own good. I’ve started up my SparkPeople.com page again and am logging my food. I have to be meticulous about this one. Because if I know that I have to write down that I ate a whole box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, I’m less likely to eat it. What I’m really excited about is working out. My wife and kids are starting to come to the gym with me after school. So, now I’ve got built-in workout buddies and accountability. I love it! Another thing I just found today is a challenge by another blogger I read. He has challenged his readers to go a month without soft drinks. This is huge for me. While I choose only diet sodas, I drink a lot of them. I love the large $1 Diet Coke at McDonald’s. But I know it’s not good for me, so reading his challenge got me thinking that I should try that, too. Let me know if you want to try the challenge with me. Now I realize and recognize my mentality. I’m an all-or-nothing kind of guy. So it’s quite possible that I can overdo it with the goals and make it that much easier for me to fail. But this isn’t too much, right? Just exercising, eating right, journaling and no more soft drinks. It’s not like I’m trying to change my life or anything. Oh, wait. After decades of dieting only to gain it back, two That’s Fit readers have decided to finally rethink their relationship with food and exercise over the next year to move toward a lifetime of fulfilling, healthy living. Come by every week as Ashley and Lee share their successes and challenges as they tip the scale. Find out how Ashley tried to stay healthy during a time of sorrow. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Just Getting Started Is So Difficult [Forum]

I am 45 years old and Type II diabetic. I weigh 237 pounds. My dr. just told me today that I really need to work on losing weight. My father died of complications from diabetes, and I’m really scared. Everyone says “just do it”, but I really haven’t been able to. I know it would be better for me and my kids if I did just WALK, but I don’t even feel motivated to do that! Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do? I know getting started is the hardest thing, and I really do enjoy excerising, but I just can’t get started.

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Am I Being Unrealistic? [Forum]

i’m 5′7″ and weight 160 right now, down from 172 in 7 weeks. I guess I get discouraged with the rate I’m losing weight. My goal weight is 145. I wonder if I’m being to unrealistic about it? Does anyone have any advice?

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Tania Put Herself First And Trimmed Down 65 Pounds

Filed under: Motivation , Success Stories Tania Before Name: Tania Green Height: 5 feet, 3 inches Before Weight: 190 pounds How I Gained It: I was always a little chubby as a child. I grew up in a typical middle-class family. My family is originally from Jamaica, but for the most part, I grew up culturally American. I ate fast food on the weekends and home-cooked meals during the week. Although my mother did instill in me an appreciation for home-cooked meals, my portion sizes were always out of control. After I left home and went to college I began to lose weight . I became very involved in sports, ate less fast food and I kept my portions small. I lost 20 pounds and was finally in great shape. Unfortunately, after I graduated I quickly landed my first job and began to re-gain the weight that I lost in college — plus a whole lot more. I was living by myself and clocking in long hours at the office. I wasn’t working out and I was constantly stressed , so I ended up eating whatever fast food was around. Although I went grocery shopping all the time, I rarely had the chance to cook — I was always on the go. This “lifestyle” went on for a while until one day, I looked up and two years had passed. I was tired and depressed and my life was spinning out of control — I knew I needed a change. So I decided to go to graduate school. Breaking Point: Not long after I quit my job and was preparing to go to school, I saw a reflection of myself in a mirror. For the first time in a long while, I stopped and took a long hard look at myself. At that point, I really had a chance to see the result of what two years of putting myself last had done to my spirit and my body. I looked stressed out, overworked and overweight. Looking back, I realize I was on a fast track for health problems — high blood pressure and diabetes — which run in my family. How I Lost It: I knew I needed to put myself first and take control of my health and well-being, so as I left for graduate school in California, I decided I was also on my way to start a new life; I wanted to find the me that was buried below a long list of “to do’s.” When I landed in Los Angeles, I could feel my body instantly beginning a healing process. Tania Now As I began to give myself permission to be first on my list, I realized my spirit and self-worth was shattered . I think I cried and laughed simultaneously for at least two months straight every day when I first got to LA. I now know that I was doing this because I was spiritually and physically letting go of the stressful life that I had in New York and embracing the new “me-focused” life. I also realized that I had to let go of the mental weight before I could even face the physical weight. I started taking walks in the morning before class — they were my time to mediate and to heal my body and mind. And since the LA weather is always perfect, I also began doing some other activities too — biking , skiing , swimming , you name it, I did it. It was a blast! I became active for fun, not to lose weight, and now I enjoy going to the gym. Doing activities that I enjoyed also helped me let go of my “mental weight.” Within a few months of arriving in California, I decided it was time to start focusing on weight loss. I often became impatient about the process; I wanted to lose all the weight now. My sister’s support helped me move pass this point.and changed how I approached the process of losing weight. She would always tell me, “it took you a long time to gain all this weight, so it will take you time to lose it.” This realization, however simple the logic, was critical to my success. I never aimed to be skinny — rather, I just wanted to get healthy, so I decided to start learning about food. I eliminated simple carbs and focused on eating things like veggies, fish, chicken, salads, fruits and nuts. I also drank tons of water. I allowed myself one cheat meal on the weekend, and I never ate later than 8 p.m. I did not pay attention to portion sizes or counting calories — eating healthy already cut so many calories from my regular diet. Slowly, the weight started coming off. I couldn’t see it at first though, it took a while to get rid of the mental fat image I had of myself. It took me 18 months to earn my MBA in marketing, and I managed to shed 65 pounds before graduation. During my journey, I have found my true passion in life; I am currently pursuing a career as a health and wellness professional . I’ve traveled a long, winding and difficult road to get to this place in my life but it was so worth it. After Weight: 125 pounds Tania has maintained her weight loss for over seven years and now focuses her attention on helping others get healthy. Tania may have bulked up on vegetables, but check out how Sean shed an amazing 258 pounds without a single salad . Permalink | Email this | Comments

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87.5 Pounds to Lose: Any Tips? [Forum]

I think i should start a log of me losing weight and it this will be helpful since i am open to advice and suggestions! I used to weight 130 pounds before i had my first son. During my pregnancy i wasnt a pig with food but i was totally lazy. I was 222 pounds during pregnancy and when i had my precious bundle i went to 219. Then i finally decided…”hey, i should probably excercise”. I made it to 216. Stopped and stayed there until my back and hips and everything else was in too much pain and i went on a few diets and made it to 200 pounds in about 2 or 3 weeks (not very smart way to lose weight so fast). Well i still excercise but now i am back up to 220 pounds. I decided i should today become really dedicated to my weight. My body isnt liking the extra extra EXTRA weight and fat on it too much. Its painful. VERY painful. all day everyday. screw emotions!!!! My hips and legs are SCREAMING in agony. Its hard to sleep because i am always in pain. I mean my legs would always hurt in this same way since i was young (then i was just a skinny…but non skeleton… large boobed person) but they never hurt EVERYDAY!!! It was every blue moon they would hurt but now…..OH MY, this is continuous and to top it off my hips and back aren’t helping… So guys, I need your help and support. Any HEALTHY tips and tricks is most appreciated. I am ready to beat this obesity and get back to MY normal size. I need a good affordable routine i can do until all the weight is lost. I dont care if it takes a year (i think safely i should take a year, doesnt it?) for this to be completed. Hopefully this wont get dull like every other diet and hopefully i can stay strong. I will start measuring weight tomorrow 06/16/2010. Today its time to clean the house of tooooo fatty foods, cut down on sugar, and prepare to enjoy some good old water (and lovely juice mix packets). I hope to hear from everyone. This is my first day on this blog and i think we can use this to construct and build a better lifestyle for me (and my family). Cya On the Moon! Jasmine SHaDowRUe

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Poll: Obese Politicians Drop Weight to Gain Votes

It seems like the age of the fat politicians and fat preachers might be coming to an end. Well, at least that of the fat politician. In the last several years losing weight has become a huge factor regarding the image of politicians who are seeking re-election. You may recall Mike Huckabee’s dramatic 120 pound weight loss which he mentioned quite a bit during his campaign. Continue reading…

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Is Your Family Competitive About Being Thin or Losing Weight?

Kourtney Kardashian has already slimmed down after giving birth to her son, Mason, this past December. Her sister Kim said recently in Us Weekly , “My sister weighs less than I do, and she just had a baby - so that’s kind of fascinating to me. She looks amazing.” Kourtney said, “Definitely breastfeeding helps. Everyone says that, but it’s really true - and it’s just being a busy mom.” It’s great that Kim is so supportive, but sister Khloe, on the other hand, is a little jealous and wishes she could lose weight as easily as her sister. Khloe said jokingly, “If that’s all it takes, breastfeeding? Then someone breastfeed off of me! I don’t care!” My family is very supportive of each other when it comes to being slim and healthy, but it seems there’s a little competition among the Kardashian sisters. What’s it like in your family? Is Your Family Competitive About Being Thin or Losing Weight? Yes, my family is big into who is thinner or who loses more weight. No, we support each other to be thin and healthy. Some of my family members are competitive and some are supportive.

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How Can I Get Rid of Excess Skin After Weight Loss? [Forum]

Can i ask everybody on how to manage excess skin after weight loss? i lost weight after changing my food intake. I also workout in the gym every other day, meaning i workout 3 or 4 times a week. I almost lost the big tummy that i have. the only problem is the excess skin/fat after losing weight . I want to do it for a cheaper price, without going to spa’s. Can anyone advise me?

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Fat Camps Become Adult Friendly

Kids aren’t the only ones going to “fat camps” these days. Billed in kinder terms as weight loss resorts, spas, or retreats, CNN reports that attendance has taken off amongst overweight and obese adults too. And while it used to be a women’s only sort of zone, more men are signing up. In 2007, men made up 30 to 40 percent of customers to these types of facilities. The article speculates that shows like The Biggest Loser have helped the upward trend of adult weight loss retreats. (Coincidentally, The Biggest Loser has its own adult weight loss resort.) But the help doesn’t come cheap. Taking part in one of these programs will cost you $2,000 to $7,000 per week, and while their methods of weight loss may vary - some focus on outdoor activities, while others take a more clinical approach - the underlying idea is the same. The retreats create a controlled environment that centers around “exercise, healthy meals, and lifestyle education” to help adults drop the pounds. To find out their success rates and locations, read more. But do they work? While the research is spotty, the individuals profiled in the article had mixed results, and stats from the Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa - the most researched of the weight loss facilities - shows that participants lose four to five percent of their body fat while there. A potential problem is keeping the weight off once you’re back at home. When researchers followed up with guests of the Hilton Head Health weight loss spa, they found that only 22 percent of the participants weighed 10 percent less than they did when entering the spa. A similar study of a European weight loss center yielded the same results. Much like what we saw with Erik Chopin of The Biggest Loser , losing weight quickly in a controlled environment is hard to translate back in the real world. This is perhaps the reason Jillian Michaels is opting to go to the homes of participants in her new weight loss show . The experts interviewed for the CNN article said that many of these centers focus on “rapid weight loss through very low calorie diets and/or a punishing exercise regimen,” instead of sustainable lifestyle changes. Until more research on the effectiveness of these centers comes out, experts are hesitant to say whether or not they truly work. And as we’ve seen in our own lives, different methods work from different people. If you are interested in checking out a facility like this, here’s a list to get you started. The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge : Ivins, UT Duke University Diet and Fitness Center : Raleigh , NC Green Mountain (women only): Ludlow, VT Hiton Head Health : Hilton Head, SC Miravel Resort and Spa : Tucson, AZ Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa : Aventura, FL Wellspring Camps : various locations

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