Fat Shedders

[RedAlix]

That's great that you are loosing weight whilst being pregnant. I gained around 4 stone during both my pregnancies, I did use the excuse that I was eating for two a lot! . Still have around a stone to loose and I'll be near enough what I was before children.

 

[katykicker]

Thanks, it's mostly because I've had HG (Severe morning sickness) but it's much better controlled now. So really just now starting to be important to eat healthy as much as I can to stay at a god weight. I'm already overweight so can't afford to gain 4 stone x

 

[Chammy]

Resurrecting this thread...again.

Updates
Started the Juice Plus Boosters last week - for a blog purposes more than anything and a week in = 0lbs lost :
My normal weigh in day is Thursday but I weigh in on a Monday just for the JP update.

Started Joe Wick's Lean in 15 on Thursday which is taking some adjustment as it's a lot of meat/protein. I started some HIIT on Saturday and my thighs are still suffering haha, another session tonight - I just hope I'll cope

 

[bouboumum]

I am a fat shedder! Glad that topic is back. I count calories, exercise and weigh in every day.

 

[Miss Pear]

I had no idea there was a weight loss thread! May I join in?

I have had a struggle with my weight since I was very young - I was under a dietician at the age of five! I was born a big baby with a big stomach, and nothing has changed. My weight has fluctuated in adulthood, but I've never been under 13st and was once as high as 17 1/2st. Currently 14st 6lbs after some recent scoffing (Christmas and a holiday). People say to me "you're not fat!" and stuff to try and reassure me, but the plain fact is: I AM fat. I like bad foods and I don't move a lot, although recently I was going swimming three times a week, which I'm hoping to start again. I make no excuses for myself and have always said I'll lose weight "when I'm ready"; I never seem to have been properly ready in the past... What I don't like are these body-beautiful fitness types who taunt and laugh at the overweight until they do something about it (and therefore become their version of acceptable); do it for you, not because some meathead tells you you're inadequate if you don't! In fact, that kind of thing makes me more determined to eat just to spite them!

Anyway, sorry for rambling! I'm trying Slim Fast again as of today, with a Subway for lunch. Not perfect but I might make some headway. Aim is to reach 10st, but I need regular kicks up the arse about it...

 

[Chammy]

Hey [member=2166]bouboumum[/member] and [member=526]Miss Pear[/member] Welcome to the thread, good luck to you both and keep coming back - I think a supportive place like this thread is what some people need; I know I struggle when I forget to come back here haha

I lost 2lb this week and to be honest, it was the easiest 2lb yet. The food I am eating is bloody tasty and filling, the exercises are challenging but doable - I can see why this guy has gone viral

I'm tempted to give up the boosters as they're not making any difference but I promised an honest review after a month on them - I'm torn hah

 

[Jon]

What do the Juice Plus Boosters actually claim in the PR stuff to be able to do?

 

[bouboumum]

Sadly, after 26 days of good behaviour I have fallen off the wagon yesterday and I am still bad today. My worst problem is that if I have a bad day I cant seem to go back on my diet again for another 2-3 months. Really a terrible software bug in my brain. I am currently 10st 12 and only want to be 10 st 7 and these last 5 pounds are an epic struggle. I come down to about 11 st, feel more relaxed, start eating again, hit 12 stone and start the diet all over again. Its just relentless... :-(

 

[Chammy]

What do the Juice Plus Boosters actually claim in the PR stuff to be able to do?

Help you feel fuller for longer and they contain a plant extract that means your body doesn't absorb 25% of the fat you put into it - I have done research on that claim and there have been some studies done to show that it does this.

I'm 99% sure the reason you feel fuller and don't want to eat as much is because of the 1-2 glasses of water you need to drink with it.

 

[Jon]

What do the Juice Plus Boosters actually claim in the PR stuff to be able to do?

Help you feel fuller for longer and they contain a plant extract that means your body doesn't absorb 25% of the fat you put into it - I have done research on that claim and there have been some studies done to show that it does this.

I'm 99% sure the reason you feel fuller and don't want to eat as much is because of the 1-2 glasses of water you need to drink with it.

i'm sure the magic herb that helps you absorb 25% more fat does work but not at the level they put in Juice+ bottles

It's like people that think if they drink green tea it increases their metabolism but the reality is that 99% of the greens teas available in the supermarket barely even contain that ingredient so have zero impact

 

[The Reverend]

What do the Juice Plus Boosters actually claim in the PR stuff to be able to do?

Juice Plus is a con promise based on false hope. A good blog on it is this one....
https://markworswick.wordpress.com/2016/01/10/the-truth-behind-herbalife-and-juiceplus-meal-replacement-shakes/

one might say it is a swizz but the truth is, it is just a low calorie diet. Eat 2 twix a day instead and lose the same amount of weight.

 

[Miss Pear]

Having an on-off week so far, have had a few tempting things but am generally keeping to things okay. Weighed myself on Wednesday and had lost 5 1/2 lbs but I think that could be a false reading! Mustn't be tempted to weigh myself mid-week! Will stick to Mondays for true readings...

 

[georgia.reynolds]

I've joined the January diet club and continued in to Feb! 4 stone to lose, at 5 pounds already! Hope i'm ok to join this thread!

 

[Chammy]

Hello,

This is my first post.

1. We gain fat not by eating fat but by consuming excess calories which may come from protein, carbohydrates or sadly fat.
2. Your goal should be to burn more calories than you are eating.
3. The most efficient way to lose fat is HIIT(High Intensity Interval Training). While jogging 40 minutes and eating low fat diet is "one" of the ways but it is not very efficient.

I suggest that you either start doing sprints or weightlifting or both.

SPRINTS
Run 100 meters as fast as you can, rest 2-3 minutes, repeat 5-10 times.
Not only you'll burn a lot of calories during your training but you'll burn calories all day long.

WARNING: It could be stressful on your shins, so either wear good quality shoes or accustom your bones and joints by running at mild pace for long distance.

WEIGHTLIFTING
Don't worry you won't build muscles like those ugly bodybuilders because as a woman you lack testosterone in quantity that is essential for that much of muscle building.
You can begin with basic powerlifting moves, go to gym and ask someone to teach you how to do them.
You'll gain weight yet you will look lean because muscles are denser.

Unless like me and you suffer from PCOS which has me producing more testosterone

My current regime is

4 days a week I have 2 meals that are high in protein and fat (no carbs) and 1 meal with a healthy amount of carbs for AFTER a workout - workouts are all HIIT and alternate between weights using 3kg dumbbells (push ups, lunges, squats, shoulder crunches and bicep curls) and cardio focused (high knees, mountain climbers and burpees). The workouts are currently between 24 and 28 minutes with 5 mins warm up/cool down, we are considering doubling up one session so it's cardio with a few minutes rest followed by weights. I also think I'm going to swap out a midweek session for some DDP Yoga (Yoga with resistance). I also have a 1 months free swim pass that I will activate after the half term (no chance of going with 2 kids to watch all day haha)

The other 3 days a week are just 3 meals high in protein and fat. We are using Lean In 15 (http://www.chammyirl.co.uk/food/joe-wicks-lean-in-15-review/) for our meals and running them alongside Weight Watchers so I can control my portion sizes as the book is a one size fits all. If I have the points left over then I throw in a few snacks.

So far it's working a treat. 2 weeks in and I'm 6lbs down but you can see a difference - looking forward to continuing.

I've joined the January diet club and continued in to Feb! 4 stone to lose, at 5 pounds already! Hope i'm ok to join this thread!

Welcome [member=3320]Georgia Reynolds[/member] well done on your loss so far, keep up the good work - and of course you are welcome

 

[Chammy]

1lb off this week - blaming the 5 pancakes I had on Tuesday haha

Tonight is date night so will probably be a blow out - going to make up for it in the morning with a double HIIT session.

How's everyone else?

 

[katykicker]

Your workout sounds intense and tiring. Well done on your weight loss and keeping it up!

I've lost somewhere between 12 & 15kg now in my pregnancy. Stopped them telling me now as it's depressing. Mostly because I keep buying biscuits and nice foods and then watching as my husband eats them

 

[bouboumum]

Absolutely terrible couple of weeks. I am shaking it off and starting again today! I have 2 holidays and a 1 wedding all beginning in May so I have 2 1/2 months to kill 2 stones. Goodness me, is this at all possible! :-( I have bought Davina McCall Fit in 5 weeks DVD today hoping to achieve this fantastic beach body! LOL and LOL and then cry! :'(

 

[RedAlix]

I'm back and need to loose a stone.

I'm doing a totally shreaded class that is body combat HIIT training, good fun but really hard work. I can only go 3 times a month as can only go when my husband is home for the kids.

Also trying to make better choices when going for snacks, rather than reaching for biscuits I've been eating more fruit and veg.

 

[Chammy]

Welcome back [member=64]RedAlix[/member]

I'm sure you'll smash your target.

[member=2166]bouboumum[/member] I've had a very bad week also. Night out with a 3 course meal and then sweets at the cinema, followed by a big roast with pudding and chocolates and a take away (not all on the same day hahaha) meant I've had a HUGE blip. Got back on the wagon yesterday and I'm already feeling better for it - amazing what an exercise session will do for you.

 

[Jon]

My class got cancelled on Monday night as the instructor was ill


I had to sit at home and shout Shaun T / insanity style motivational quotes at myself