Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 In a message dated 7/8/00 12:28:24 AM !!!First Boot!!!, bntwelk@... writes: << Hello Everyone I'm and I just joined the group. I joined for emotional support. I started tae-bo about 3 weeks ago. I've lost 6 pounds and have a long ways to go. I'm about 40 pounds over weight, which I gained when I had my 2 children. It's been hard for me to be this much over weight because I'm small framed and was very petite before I had my children. My husband has been after me for 5 year now ( my oldest is 5) to loose the weight. I've been trying really hard to exercise 5 days a week, drinking lots of water and cutting back on my calories and fat intake. But I have very little will power when it comes to food. I love to eat and munch. I work in a Bakery/Deli so I'm surrounded by food everyday and I love to bake at home and my boys love it too! I've talked to 3 different doctors who have all told me I'm not over weight, but I know I am. I'm 5' 2 " tall and I'm a size 16!! Any suggestions one how many calories I should limit my self to and how many fat grams to limit it to in a day. Right now I'm probably eating 1200-1500 calories per day and eating about 10-15 grams of fat daily. I have a hard time finding things to eat that are low fat and taste good. If it's blah I won't eat it. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks >> Welcome , Sounds like you love food like me! Especially carbs!!!! LOL I suggest doing Taebo or any other/cardio/strength training workout at least 6 times a week. Modify your diet. You can still enjoy food but limit the intake and burn burn burn! In no time you'll see results. Moderation is the key Burn more calories than you consume. Good Luck and welcome again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 In a message dated 07/08/2000 3:45:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bunnykinsfan0@... writes: << I think this link should tell you a Bit about Calorie Consumption-But this chart shows ONLY BMR! So! that is the MINIMUM You should be eating.. http://www.healthcentral.com/cooltools/CT_Fitness/bodyfat1.cfm >> and probably the minimum for an inactive life style Doing an hour of Tae-Bo daily makes my life an active or even a very active one & therefore raises that minimum substantially Even Weight Watchers realizes that extra points need to be eaten if doing Tae-Bo Nothing prevents permanent fat loss faster than not fueling your body cuz Tae-Bo adds muscle and speeds up your metabolism if you fuel your body probably but this whole process takes time and the initial fast weight loss is mostly water Barb who knows two things need to be ignored for success: the scale and the calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 Hi , Welcome, I am and just wanted to tell you that i am definately with you on the subject. I am another struggling with weight loss and beleive me tae bo will really help alot. As for suggestions on food......hmmmmmmmm we try cutting out the baked goods, I really like to bake also and love to eat them but for now i have replaced all sweets with fruits. I have a really wonderful recipe for fruit dip which is fat free and my kids love it . and my husband who it " Mr. protein/carbs/fat " can't get enough of it. I also have a neighbor who is a nutritionist and told me that " SUGAR and CARBS " the body doesn't absorb well so the chemicals in your body turn them to FATthen fat just absorbs into your body rather than digesting it. so that might be a thought. So good luck and if you would like that recipe of just a IM/E mail support buddyfeel free to ask. aka ilvamzn <A HREF= " ilvamzn@... " >lisa e mail</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 Any suggestions one how many calories I should limit my > self to and how many fat grams to limit it to in a day. Right now > I'm probably eating 1200-1500 calories per day and eating about 10-15 > grams of fat daily. I have a hard time finding things to eat that > are low fat and taste good. If it's blah I won't eat it. I'm open > to suggestions. Thanks > Hi , I am Janet-I live in Derbsyhire in the UK, I think this link should tell you a Bit about Calorie Consumption-But this chart shows ONLY BMR! So! that is the MINIMUM You should be eating.. http://www.healthcentral.com/cooltools/CT_Fitness/bodyfat1.cfm Hope it is of some help-- BTW! Tae=bo Is Great! I have lost around 28 lbs over two years-and then came to a Standstill-I added Tae-bo and lost another 10 lbs-in about 3 months! For the last Month I haven't lost any More- BUT!!! Am in clothes I used to wear at About another 10 Lbs Lighter! keep on going ,VBut! LOOK Forward! Very Much Forward,and Remember-when The going gets Tough---QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION!! Good Luck Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 In a message dated 07/08/2000 7:53:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ilvamzn@... writes: << So good luck and if you would like that recipe of just a IM/E mail support buddyfeel free to ask. >> , please post the recipe here!!! Barb who is always looking for healthier ways to placate my sweet tooth, ok teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 bntwelk@... wrote: > > Hello Everyone > > I'm and I just joined the group. I joined for emotional > support. I started tae-bo about 3 weeks ago. I've lost 6 pounds and > have a long ways to go. I'm about 40 pounds over weight, which I > gained when I had my 2 children. It's been hard for me to be this > much over weight because I'm small framed and was very petite before > I had my children. My husband has been after me for 5 year now ( my > oldest is 5) to loose the weight. I've been trying really hard to > exercise 5 days a week, drinking lots of water and cutting back on my > calories and fat intake. But I have very little will power when it > comes to food. I love to eat and munch. I work in a Bakery/Deli so > I'm surrounded by food everyday and I love to bake at home and my > boys love it too! I've talked to 3 different doctors who have all > told me I'm not over weight, but I know I am. I'm 5' 2 " tall and I'm > a size 16!! Any suggestions one how many calories I should limit my > self to and how many fat grams to limit it to in a day. Right now > I'm probably eating 1200-1500 calories per day and eating about 10-15 > grams of fat daily. I have a hard time finding things to eat that > are low fat and taste good. If it's blah I won't eat it. I'm open > to suggestions. Thanks > Welcome, ! You will get tons of support here. You are not alone. They are quite a few women here who had trouble with weight they gained during pregnancy and who have done well losing it through taebo and eating healthy. You can read more about each of us at our web site at http://taeboon.isportsdot.com/ under " Meet the Members. " About your question, you have lost 6 pounds just doing taebo for 3 weeks and watching what you eat. That is incredible! Of course you didn't lose all the weight you want to lose in that time period. It took you a lot longer than 3 weeks to gain it and it will take a lot longer to lose it. The important thing is that you are headed in the right direction. As you get stronger in taebo, you might find one day that you want to do it 6 days a week (or maybe not). Are you doing the studio basic? If so, once you move on to the advanced tapes, you should see more toning. I think Barb hit it on the nail when she said to " ignore the calendar and the scale. " You are doing everything right now. That is all that matters. The changes to your body will follow. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2000 Report Share Posted July 9, 2000 <<I'm and I just joined the group. ....But I have very little will power when it comes to food. I love to eat and munch. ... I've talked to 3 different doctors who have all told me I'm not over weight, but I know I am. I'm 5' 2" tall and I'm a size 16!! Any suggestions one how many calories I should limit my self to and how many fat grams to limit it to in a day. Right now I'm probably eating 1200-1500 calories per day and eating about 10-15 grams of fat daily. I have a hard time finding things to eat that are low fat and taste good. If it's blah I won't eat it. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks>> Welcome , You'll find lots of support here, I know I have. I'll also put in my 'tuppence' and ask if you've considered food intolerances (you're often addicted to the foods you have a problem with!) - I was larger at 13 stone (a stone is 14lbs) being over size 20 than I was at 15 stone (size 18), that was before, then after, I found out I was intolerant to wheat! Now with Jazzercise classes and working out at a gym last year but this year I'm doing TaeBo (the gym was too expensive!) I'm now into size 14's and last time I was on the scale was 12.5 stone! I have other intolerances too, I try to keep a low fat diet (below 25% of my calories from fat where there is an analysis) with lots of fruit, salad, veg and meat! And I don't worry about calories so long as I'm working out regularly. Lots of people here have found different ways of eating that suit them (WW, CAD 'common sense' to name a few), some are still trying to find what works for them so I'm sure you'll be able to get plenty of advise about what's worked for others. Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2000 Report Share Posted July 10, 2000 Hi Welcome glad to have you here with us. This particular group has done wonders in means of support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2000 Report Share Posted July 10, 2000 > Hello Everyone > > I'm and I just joined the group. I joined for emotional > support. I started tae-bo about 3 weeks ago. I've lost 6 pounds and > have a long ways to go. , Welcome to the group! If you are looking for support, you've come to the right place Congratulations on losing 6 pounds so far...that is awesome! Tae-bo is a great workout and will definitely help you reach your goals! Stick here with us and will help you when you need a little extra push! I'm glad you joined us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Hi Janette, I am in my 5th week and loving life!(my second challenge.) But I often wonder what I did in my first challenge. I always messed around with the food. I had some sort of stigma attached to eating right. But now am over that! Whew. There are some walls we sometimes build for our self.. Best of luck, and you go girl. > Hi Everyone, > > I am a new member to the group and I wanted to introduce myself. I have been on BFL for 4 weeks now and it is so good to find some people to help support me. I have read through some of the emails and I am very impressed with the support everyone gives. > > I still have alot of questions about the program and I will need a little boost now and then. > > Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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