I need to loose 50 pounds by Dec-any advice?

dawnspaints
on 7/9/09 8:04 am - Carlyle, IL
I have a chance for a TT and I have to do it during school vacation. I have lost 145 and I am having some major issures with the skin breaking down. I need some advice, I have uped my walking and I have been at a standstill for awhile now. Any advice!
Tusun
on 7/10/09 1:43 pm
Best bet is to check with a nut, so you can do it the healthy way.  Good luck and nice job on the 145 lbs!
Jandell
on 7/10/09 8:27 pm - Glendora, CA
Up the protein, up the water and drop the carbs.  You can do this!!!
Jan
I know I can, I know I can
Cynthia E.
on 7/11/09 12:20 pm - Cranston, RI
 Weights!  I have switched over to weights several days a week and it has really helped me since when you work with weights you burn more calories the stronger you get and for hours after you finish exercising.
 
sylvie_55
on 7/12/09 7:53 am - Palmyra, WI
I am assuming you had surgery.  How long has it been since you had your WLS?
dawnspaints
on 7/13/09 12:48 am - Carlyle, IL
Thanks for everyones help. I had surgery 1 year ago April 1st. Hitting a plateau is driving me crazy. Also the gut is horrible and I would have a decsent shape if it wasn't for the panni.
Waterwench
on 7/17/09 2:22 am - portland, OR
I started running and I was amazed at the change in my endurance, my muscle definition, and overall body shape. There's a great 8-week beginner's running program online at Runningplanet.com. All you need is a good pair of shoes and a good job bra!

Take your current weight, divide it by 2.2, and you'll get a rough number for how many protein grams you should shoot for every day. I also eat at least one salad a day and it makes me feel great! You can get the Very Veggie salad in a bag, some grape tomatoes, and maybe slice some cucumber on top, drizzle 2 tablespoons of your favorite dressing on top, and you're good to go. You can pre-cook chicken, cut it into cubes, and have it on your salad, too! Since after WLS, we have to chew and chew and chew and chew, the meal takes up some time, plus it is much-needed roughage, and is mostly water, so is very low in calories.

If you've gotten back into the soda habit, drop it! Drop any drink that has calories, except maybe nonfat milk! :)

Weigh yourself every week to keep track. Also, I recommend keeping a diet journal. It keeps me accountable, especially if I have a treat or two! Then you can make a better choice for the next snack or meal. I've lost more than 140 pounds and I have about 15 pounds to go before I reach my goal weight. But the running makes me feel like I am doing something positive for my health, and reaching for a goal. Try it! You might like it!
dawnspaints
on 7/17/09 2:54 am - Carlyle, IL
Thanks for you help it is really appretiated. What is a good job bra, can you give me an idea. I don't do soda, but drink alot of crystal lite. Any other advice please let me know I need all the help I can get.
Waterwench
on 8/8/09 1:59 am - portland, OR
Yikes! I meant "JOG" bra!! Pardon my typo!
dawnspaints
on 8/10/09 3:22 am - Carlyle, IL
I check out the site on running and all I am getting out of it they want you to buy the book. I am I not looking at it right. I have just started to lightly run down my drive way and can only do it for a few minutes. So I really need to up my exercise. Any other advise you can give me and thanks for encouraging me and can I stay in touch with you about it?
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