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Fatty McFatterson seeks dietician. And also advice.
Short story: At highest known weight (age 18), I was 249 lbs. I lost weight down to 212 and then got stuck for a long time, at which point my depression flared up and kept me beyond caring for two years. At one point I managed to hit 188 but was very unhealthy because I essentially didn't eat (not anorexia, was uninterested in food). 23 now and weigh 209.4 lbs. This has been consistent for 4 weeks so I know it's pretty exact.
Now onto my questions:
1. Does anyone in the Pittsburgh area have a dietician they like?
2. Have any of you done the "Couch-to-5K" program, and if so did it help you lose weight?
3. Are there any workout plans you've done that you can suggest (or would advise not trying)?
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Re: Fatty McFatterson seeks dietician. And also advice.
I'm a huge fan of the 30 day shred! I got halfway through c25k before my knee flared up from arthritis
it is a great program but I recommend getting a running buddy. I met a neighbor this way and we are close now.
I got 5 weeks into the program and didn't lose weight because I didn't hange my dirt much. Even though my food was healthy, my portions were double what they Gould be. I've found that a mix of aerobics and walking is what will maximize my calorie loss while being kind to my joints. Myfitnesspal is great bc you can play with the numbers to see how much each activity burns.
There's no reason to call yourself names. Be kind to yourself.
Couch to 5K is a great program. I also recommend the book "The New Rules of Lifting for Women," because you should always lift weights as you lose weight.
two years!
after two losses, now happily expecting baby #1 09.16.12
Brie Fit Blog | BFP Chart
I went from 190 to 150 (and hit 22% body fat, my current goal is sub 20% bodyfat).
What worked for me:
Low carb paleo/primal eating (This was absolutely key for dialing in on the hunger. Just calorie counting didn't work long term for me)
Strength training 2-3x per week
Lots of general movement (walking to the grocery store, taking the bus to work and therefore walking to bus stop and walking from bus stop)
Couch to 5k is a great program for starting out running, but honestly, I would focus first on the diet then trying to do a bunch to start.
I am a huge fan of "The Kettlebell Way to the Perfect Body". Read the reviews on amazon.com. The calorie burn compares to cross country skiing uphill----and I don't read it so I stay motivated.
Good luck!
This. Check out operationbeautiful.com .
I lost about 65lbs 2 years ago by starting very slow. I got a Sparkpeople.com account and started trying to tackle my diet. I was able to figure it out on my own, but a dietician is always helpful. Check out the local Pittsburgh board for suggestions.
After I had a hold of my diet, I started C25K and alternated the 30DS with it. After a while I started going to classes at my gym until I found some I loved.
Also, does anyone have Lauren's post from the other day? That would be helpful for OP.
I want to emphasize the bolded as well. You can make the decision to change your body composition without thinking of yourself negatively. A positive attitude can truly go a long way toward helping with your end goals.
xoxo,
Fatty
Holy crap, how did I miss that post? That was some lovely, judgmental, self righteous bitchiness. There were quite a few ugly, blanket statements going on in that post.
OP, you've gotten some good advice. I would get a handle on nutrition first & then work on the excercise. Basically because excercise (in terms of losing weight) won't do much until the nutrition is locked down. I enjoyed 30 day shred & a lot of ladies have had great success with couch to 5k & New Rules of Lifting.. Most importantly, find what you really enjoy. For me it's running. For you it might be that, or biking, or Zumba, spinning...any number of things. It just makes it so much easier when the excercise is something you genuinely look forward to doing. Have fun with it & good luck!
I totally missed that post. I do love your responses in it though!
This is important! I've also found having a workout buddy helps--my gym has a message board that helps connect workout buddies, and meetup.com may have a group in your area that interests you.
Best of luck, OP, and keep us updated. You can do it!
I totally missed that post until now. Those people are azzholes, too, and it didn't exactly look like there were any H&F regulars supporting that statement.
two years!
after two losses, now happily expecting baby #1 09.16.12
Brie Fit Blog | BFP Chart
OP--a dietician/nutritionist is a great idea to help you stay on track and help set goals--they also provide great social support for those goals
--You might consider either asking your PCP or on your local board for more concrete advice on that!
wow! I felt like I could have written that description myself. I was at my highest 229lbs at age 19. now Im 23 and at 209.6 I just began doing zumba in the fall and love it. sometimes Ill go to our complex gym and get on the elliptical. I gave up all soda including diet and Im hopeful. Sorry Im not from Pittsburgh and havent tried C25K but I will suggest myfitnesspal,com and Ill be your friend. Im Kgibbz.
Ditto everyone else here about getting a handle on your diet first. I love to eat and I can tell you from experience that you really can't out-exercise a bad diet.
When I first started exercising, I literally started with 15 minutes 2x/day. That way there was really no excuse for not doing it. I started with yoga and aerobics DVDs and at-home weights. I get bored easily and will quickly abandon a program that doesn't keep me interested, so I try to focus on getting "X" minutes of physical activity per day as opposed to doing "X" activity on "X" days. I bicycle, inline skate, take zumba and yoga classes, run, and occasionally even hit the gym. This year I hope to add tennis and swimming to my repertoire.