A few questions about weight loss and motivation, please help, I really need to do this!?

Question

Ok, my plan is as follows...

DIET - I intend to follow the slimming world diet on all green days as I'm a veggie.
EXERCISE - 30 mins yoga each morning and 20 mins on an exercise bike with the arm workout bit (not sure what its called) so it's a full body workout - and I'm going to up it 2 mins every week.

I currently weigh 230lbs (I'm looking to get to 185 which for my build and height is the higher end of normal, but it's my first goal!!) and I've always been told fatter people lose weight quicker - and it's unlikely to be water weight as I drink 2 - 2.5 litres a day already!!

Can anyone help with some great motivation tips? (I always end up giving up on myself!)
And can anyone estimate my weight loss? (such as how much I can lose per week, whether it'll be quicker to start as I'm fat, how much I should aim to have lost by 31st December - end of the year sounds like a plan lol!)

Thanks for your help and info, even if you can only answer a query or 2 not all of them it's all really helpful :]

Thanks guys and gals
xxxxx

Answer 1

Here are a few tips that have really helped me out:



- set small goals (I want to lose 2 pounds this week) and take note of when you accomplish them. I think keeping a list of your accomplishments is a great motivator.

- buy an article of clothing (or find one in your closet) that you want to wear. Try it on every couple of weeks to note your progress.

- keep in mind muscle weighs more than fat! measure your success by the way your pants fit.



Some other general weight loss tips:

1) use smaller plates (you can fill your plate to avoid feeling deprived and still eat smaller portions). If thats not possible, fill half the plate with vegetables.

2) stay hydrated to avoid confusing hunger with thirst, which can add up to a lot of extra calories you really don't need (I know you do this already, but I still feel its worth mentioning as its such a common error).

3) make the effort to find a workout you really enjoy. You will be more likely to do it every day. So if you find yoga and the exercise bike are not fun for you, try other things.

4) If you have hit a plateau, change up your workouts (increase the length, intensity, or try something new altogether) or find little ways to cut calories (switch from whole to skim milk, etc). Don't let a plateau derail your weight loss efforts, just keep at it!



A healthy weight loss goal is 1-2 pounds a week.

Answer 2

1. Get a big *** calender that you can write on. Mark the days you're working out and have a goal date. Doesn't matter what date it is but you'll be able to look at it and see what progress you've made. To help make it more meaningful you can think "Gee, if I would have started this 2 months ago...and today was my goal date..."



2. Dont burn yourself out. Thats normally what I end up doing and then I stop :(



3. Pick a specific time to do it every day (looks like you already have) and STICK TOO IT. Make sure its a time you will always be free like before work or when you wake up.



4. Remember that you're doing this for yourself and because you want to.





Also, dont starve yourself by trying to eat as little as possible. a PROPER diet is essential to losing weight. Eating too little will starve your body of essential nutrition it needs. Eating too much...well thats easy. You must have a PROPER diet for it to work out well :)

Answer 3

1. Get a big *** calender that you can write on. Mark the days you're working out and have a goal date. Doesn't matter what date it is but you'll be able to look at it and see what progress you've made. To help make it more meaningful you can think "Gee, if I would have started this 2 months ago...and today was my goal date..." 2. Dont burn yourself out. Thats normally what I end up doing and then I stop :( 3. Pick a specific time to do it every day (looks like you already have) and STICK TOO IT. Make sure its a time you will always be free like before work or when you wake up. 4. Remember that you're doing this for yourself and because you want to. Also, dont starve yourself by trying to eat as little as possible. a PROPER diet is essential to losing weight. Eating too little will starve your body of essential nutrition it needs. Eating too much...well thats easy. You must have a PROPER diet for it to work out well :)

Answer 4

Buy those perfect pair of jeans you have always wanted to fit into to. Hang them on ur wall, so that you constantly see them. Then start working out.........Every 2 weeks try those jeans on and keep doing it til they fit. It really helps, ive done this plenty of times!!!!



And remember its all about you, not all diets are planned out for the common person. For the majority of them you have to be a freaking robot to comply with them. Just take your time....and dont expect the pounds to just wash off rite away..this is something you have to work for.



Good luck sweetie!!! <3

Answer 5

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Best of luck...

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2 and 1 2 hours bowling

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begin a walking regime

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cravings can sneak up on you when you re tired try taking a nap if you feel yourself wanting some junk food

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always have vegetables on hand saute a big bag of frozen mixed vegetables in olive oil and garlic add some red pepper or turmeric for additional flavor and separate into portion sized containers for the fridge

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crank your ipod as you walk at 3 5 mph for 23 minutes

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Walk at least 15 mins after your meals

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chug 12 8 ounce glasses of ice water a day it has the same effect on your metabolism as green tea

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Don t skip breakfast and choose that s high in protein for energy and full of fiber to keep you satisfied for hours

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identify the emotional triggers that lead you to seek unhealthy comfort food picture your goal weight the next time a trigger strikes to help you resist temptation

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Don t go back to old eating habits even after you lose weight

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spend 10 minutes a day walking up and down stairs

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save time and money during the week by buying lean protein such as chicken breasts in bulk and cooking a weeks worth on sunday night

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Keep proper distance between meals

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Ashtanga or vinyasa yoga styles bur more calories

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if you re more sports goddess than cha cha dancer play interactive wii tennis for 13 minutes

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chew thoroughly chewing each bite 30 times before swallowing

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Add avocado and nuts like almonds to your diet

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better to prepare slow to eat foods like hot soups whole fruites etec

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Eat eggs yogurt and whole grains

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dirt devil your car mats for 5 minutes then wax your ride for 20

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45 minute of treading water

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Do squats while talking chatting on the cell phone and also while brushing

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polka for real for 23 minutes

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spend 17 minutes wrestling the beach ball away from your boyfriend

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Eat more vegetables first

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researchers found that dieters who ate eggs in the morning were less hungry than those who ate carb heavy meals

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preset the timer on your tv to turn off after an hour to remind you to do something more active

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paint your own toe nails instead of sitting for a pedicure

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Choose best sleep position Your back is the best position

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dump the junk food if you want to avoid temptation make sure you clean out the fridge and the pantry

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find an eating schedule that works for you every day and stick to it

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Don t eat more junk food

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avoid white foods

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3o minute strength training sessions each week to burn more calories

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drink plenty of water

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mind over lettuce

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enjoy fried chicken but without the skin

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get a meal routine and stick to it

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walk around your home yard or neighborhood while on the phone

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swap the coke in your rum and coke for a diet

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Don t skip breakfast

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help your kids clean their rooms

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dust your office weekly

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go window shopping or antiquing

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combine exercise and diet

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count calories

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weigh yourself weekly

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walk your dog

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eat more veggies

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skip the solid fats

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daily excercise is the key