Effective Dieting

In the end, the only thing that works and allows us to keep the weight off is effective exercise in combination with a sensible food plan = increased activity + decreased calories. For years, I walked miles and tried so many diets that I lost count--lost and regained the same 10 lbs. Frustrating. Finally, I hired an exercise therapist and a nutritionist and they came up with a program that has worked wonders. Turned the walking into interval training, which is getting the heart rate up to 145 for 45 minutes on a treadmill (programmed), at least every other day. Combined this with 20 to 30 minutes of progressive resistance weights training (the machines), also no more than every other day, if that. Better to do it about 3 times weekly to give your body time to rest. And I eat half-portions of food, whether at home or in restaurants. On the days I don't exercise, no food that is white and no wine. Over a period of about 18 months, I lost 30 lbs. Better yet, I lost three full sizes in my clothing. Have not regained the weight, but I have to place a priority on the exercise and watch how I eat, especially when travelling. Believe me, it has been worth it. I feel stronger and healthier than I have in over 20 years, plus I feel better because of looking better. Good luck, but think of this as a long-term solution rather than a run at a prom dress.

Long-term? As in my whole life up until now? I've never been a skinny girl, and I've lost 40 pounds over the last couple of years.

But what you posted was a good thing. I appreciate everyone's good advice. I'm not sure if anyone caught that the original post was just my amusement at finding a website that advised me to consume 720 calories a day, and subtract 750 calories from that to lose weight for a total of negative 30 consumed calories a day...

Long-term? As in my whole life up until now? I've never been a skinny girl, and I've lost 40 pounds over the last couple of years.

But what you posted was a good thing. I appreciate everyone's good advice. I'm not sure if anyone caught that the original post was just my amusement at finding a website that advised me to consume 720 calories a day, and subtract 750 calories from that to lose weight for a total of negative 30 consumed calories a day...

I caught it. The Mrs. snorted when she read it. I think she's been on the same plan!

I think I read that the most effective weight loss program is to eat 500 fewer calories and exercise away 500 additional calories per day.

Here you go NoHall........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg4VsPnQ3kk

Hahaha that is one of my favorite parts in that movie. I have it on DVD; in college my roommates and I couldn't get enough of it and knew many lines along with the accents. Ahh fond memories.

adipex.
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adderall.

the main way i keep my million dollar shape is that when i feel like i've eatin too much i just get my index finger... and go straight down my throat... it tickles a little bit but once it starts flowin... i feel the pounds shedding off... it works for me.. maybe it will work for you

the main way i keep my million dollar shape is that when i feel like i've eatin too much i just get my index finger... and go straight down my throat... it tickles a little bit but once it starts flowin... i feel the pounds shedding off... it works for me.. maybe it will work for you

I once burst the blood vessels in my eyes trying to throw up. Not attractive, difficult to explain for the next week or so, and I never did puke.

I once burst the blood vessels in my eyes trying to throw up. Not attractive, difficult to explain for the next week or so, and I never did puke.

really.. i puke all the time... sometimes when i'm really drunk i do it too.. just to help the prevention of hangovers... if you get it all out then it cant dehydrate you... just throw up and then drink a lot of water and your set

really.. i puke all the time... sometimes when i'm really drunk i do it too.. just to help the prevention of hangovers... if you get it all out then it cant dehydrate you... just throw up and then drink a lot of water and your set

That's the trouble--I can only puke when I'm really, really sick. Sounds like funn, though.

That's the trouble--I can only puke when I'm really, really sick. Sounds like funn, though.

my young body allows me to control it better...

my young body allows me to control it better...

:angry:I was never a puker, oh weak-stomached one. Remind me to kick you in your young butt if I ever meet you! :roll:

:angry:I was never a puker, oh weak-stomached one. Remind me to kick you in your young butt if I ever meet you! :roll:

Maybe he can engineer the first artificial liver. I know it would go over grayt in this neck of the woods.

:angry:I was never a puker, oh weak-stomached one. Remind me to kick you in your young butt if I ever meet you! :roll:

I mean, please do.

Phead- don't talk about making yourself throw up. You're the only one in the fam that can't hold their booze. ROOKIE.

Clearly it's not working though...

This thread is killing me.

That's called brotherly and sisterly love. Aint it great?

On the days I don't exercise, no food that is white and no wine.

Does that mean that I can have a glass of wine as long as I'm workin' this chair? Would someone please hand me the remote? Thank you.

Good luck, NoHall! I have been withholding some info, but y'all will see soon enough. I have effectively dieted and exercised down to a wee single digit size! It's all about portion control and dedication!

Good luck, NoHall! I have been withholding some info, but y'all will see soon enough. I have effectively dieted and exercised down to a wee single digit size! It's all about portion control and dedication!

WITHHOLDING INFO?! That's a red chiclet offense, Kit-tay--you need to spill. (Of course we know you've been working your furry feline tail off...)

I've found a new diet, y'all--I've lost 5 pounds this week on the "No Sleep, No Time to Eat, High Stress" diet. It helps if you can find a job working with teenaged boys who are one step shy of juvie hall...

Good luck, NoHall! I have been withholding some info, but y'all will see soon enough. I have effectively dieted and exercised down to a wee single digit size! It's all about portion control and dedication!

You rock! Congrats on the new skinny you. Did you go shopping and get all new clothes??? Funn!

You rock! Congrats on the new skinny you. Did you go shopping and get all new clothes??? Funn!

...now I feel bad about my April Fool's Joke. Y'all are so nice. I have been exercising and did lunges (hate) yesterday and can hardly walk today, but the wee single digit sizes are a bit of a stretch. ;-) April Fool's Day was more fun back when I could scare the poo poo out of Mr. K with a pregnancy joke.

Good luck, NoHall! I have been withholding some info, but y'all will see soon enough. I have effectively dieted and exercised down to a wee single digit size! It's all about portion control and dedication!

Did you save those leather pants for me?

...now I feel bad about my April Fool's Joke. Y'all are so nice. I have been exercising and did lunges (hate) yesterday and can hardly walk today, but the wee single digit sizes are a bit of a stretch. ;-) April Fool's Day was more fun back when I could scare the poo poo out of Mr. K with a pregnancy joke.

So when are you due???

WITHHOLDING INFO?! That's a red chiclet offense, Kit-tay--you need to spill. (Of course we know you've been working your furry feline tail off...)

I've found a new diet, y'all--I've lost 5 pounds this week on the "No Sleep, No Time to Eat, High Stress" diet. It helps if you can find a job working with teenaged boys who are one step shy of juvie hall...

This is not true. If stress burned calories I'd be a size two!




MISS KITTY'S PREGNANT???!!!!

:shock: :shock:

So when are you due???

This is not true. If stress burned calories I'd be a size two!




MISS KITTY'S PREGNANT!!!!

...serves me right! I might just end up wearing that souped up maternity dress to the Prom after all.