need help with weightloss??

[lovingmotheract]

HELLO there i'm Rachel and have worked as a Consultant and having a bub now i don't see my self going back to work. But i love helping ppl.

So if anyone need help just ask me about any thing from:

Create an activity plan
Discuss strategies to handle challenging situations, such as dining out, travelling, lapsing
Help choose the new week's menu
Create a personalised plan from your area of focus to modify long-term eating habits.mods if this is not ok delete it thanks everyone.

[lovingmotheract]

if you want you can PM me and i will help you that way as well.

[kiah]

u r such a sweetie...not hijacking your thread...just want to tell u that....

maybe u can do a thread with a few helpful ideas each day that we can check into...would luv that...

ta kiah:hugs:

[lovingmotheract]

thanks for the idea kiah i will think about it :yes:

[lovingmotheract]

girls the pm's are good keep them coming

[lovingmotheract]

hey girls i'm still here if you need my help:yes: :D

[lovingmotheract]

The following tips will start your path to a healthier body:

Take a 10-minute "walk break" instead of a "coffee break" at work

Walk the kids all the way to school

Do resistance activities while waiting in line

Exercise for 10 minutes at a time. Whether it's walking, working out to an exercise video or lifting light weights, three 10-minute bouts add up to the 30 minutes of exercise that experts recommend you do on most days of the week!

Take 10 minutes to vacuum, garden, or push the lawn mower around

Take your dog for a 10-minute walk and burn kilojoules in the process!

Make your next 10-minute walk a meditative experience. Focus on your breathing. Be conscious of your posture. Feel your stride. See how awareness can relax your body and rejuvenate your spirit.

[uniquelywonderful]

Hi,
I've just come across your great thread @ a much needed time.

I need motivating, my bub is now 6mths & I've lost 23kgs since having her in August......however, most of that was lost in the first 2mths & i've basically crawled, gone forwards then backwards ever since.

Any advice will be helpful. I live near the water/walking paths so no excuses. I have an ab revolutionizer that I LOVE but when I don't go for my power walks, I tend not to bother about working on my poor abs.

What foods should I be eating that will give me extra energy as I feel tired & HUNGRY all the time.

Cheers

[kiah]

The following tips will start your path to a healthier body:

Take a 10-minute "walk break" instead of a "coffee break" at work
Walk the kids all the way to school
Do resistance activities while waiting in line
Exercise for 10 minutes at a time. Whether it's walking, working out to an exercise video or lifting light weights, three 10-minute bouts add up to the 30 minutes of exercise that experts recommend you do on most days of the week!
Take 10 minutes to vacuum, garden, or push the lawn mower around
Take your dog for a 10-minute walk and burn kilojoules in the process!
Make your next 10-minute walk a meditative experience. Focus on your breathing. Be conscious of your posture. Feel your stride. See how awareness can relax your body and rejuvenate your spirit.

Pls tell about the resistance exercises while waiting inline. Ta honey luv kiah

[lovingmotheract]

Pls tell about the resistance exercises while waiting inline?? what you can do is move your toes or as we had to do when we where preg the bum exercises and you can stand up right and suck in the tummy and hole it THATS a good one.

[babylover111]

At the moment Im going well but I might need your help soon! I think ive hit a plateau (sp??) im having trouble shifting these last 9kg

[lovingmotheract]

uniquelywonderful I have PMed you all you need good luck girls and the girls that PMed me on friday i will talk to you girls 2morow to see how your going and you go girls!!!!!!!:smiliedance:

[lovingmotheract]

what your eating plan and work outs like so i know where to help you in?

[lovingmotheract]

how is everyone today?:D

[Taddy]

Morning,

Well I thought that I better mention to you that I have already been working out, so far I have lost 4.5kgs, 4.5cm off waist and 5.5cm of hips. I still have another 16.5kgs to go. DF and I have finally picked a month to get married, October.

I am waiting for the arrival of the hotpants workout dvd and some other one, Stupid me can't remember. This is a list of things I have been doing skipping, jogging, walking, crunches, bum things (don't know what they are called), lunges , squats, leg lifts and a few things on my exercise ball. I try to do more then half an hour a day. Try to. My main problem is food. I either don't eat or when I do its mainly **** food.

Is there anyway you could help at all?

[lovingmotheract]

OK to start off i just want to say welcome and i don't know if i sent you a PM about your plan or not as your on my list that of ppl that i did any way i will send you one again about a food plan if you like any thing to help :)

and good on you for doing a big work out!!!!!:yelclap:

[angcaltam]

I could use some help also. I'm always tired and hungry, I never know what foods to eat.

I have an under-active Thyroid which I'm on medication for plus have PND which I'm taking anti-depressants for. I now weigh 107kg's :eek: :barf: :gloomy: I've been trying to exercise more and eat better but nothing seems to be helping.

Please help me.

[Taddy]

OK to start off i just want to say welcome and i don't know if i sent you a PM about your plan or not as your on my list that of ppl that i did any way i will send you one again about a food plan if you like any thing to help :)

and good on you for doing a big work out!!!!!:yelclap:

Hi again,
Yeh you did PM but I didn't expain everything and let you know that I have been working out for a little while know. You just told me to start off by doing 5 to 10mins a day and increase the time, then report back to you after 3 days.
Sorry for not expaining first.

[lovingmotheract]

well ok then thats cool Taddy did you want me to help you with a meal plan then so you get cut the fat b4 the big day!!??

and angcaltam i'm here for you and i will get that PM to you ASAP!!!

[lovingmotheract]

Breakfasts
Lean Beans

Breakfast Beans
Saute 1 cup baby spinach leaves, and ½ cup sliced mushrooms. Add lean beans and heat to serving temperature. Serve topped on toasted rye bread.
Chilli Beans
Cook with ½ cup crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon chilli flakes. To serve top with PETERS FARM Greek Style Yoghurt.

Lean Beans Pita
Serve cooked beans in a warm pita bread pocket with avocado, tabouleh salad and sliced tomato.

Wholemeal Pancakes

Banana Pancakes
Roughly chop ½ small banana, add half the chopped banana to the pancake mix with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Split batter into 3-4 portions and prepare as per pack instructions. Stack pancakes and top with extra banana and drizzle with honey.

Honeyed Apple Pancake
Stew cooking apples until tender with a good splash of honey and a little water. Prepare pancakes as per pack instructions and serve topped with a good spoon of apple and a dollop of NESTLE All Natural 99% Fat Free Vanilla Yoghurt.

Sweetcorn & Spring Onion Pancake
Add a few tablespoons of sweetcorn kernels and 1-2 chopped spring onions (green) to pancake mix. Prepare as per pack instructions and top with a dollop of light sour cream.

[lovingmotheract]

Lunch

Hearty Beef Pie

Cottage Pie
Remove pie lid, top with fluffy mashed potato and sprinkle with grated low fat tastly cheese. Bake for 15-20 mins at 180ºC until golden. Serve with tomato relish or chutney on the side, or as an alternative, layer it under the mashed potato.
Beef Pie with Mustard Gravy
Remove pie lid and mix in a spoon of French mustard and some sauteed onion. Replace pie lid, heat for 10-15 minutes at 180ºC and serve.
Curried Sweet Potato & Beef Pie
Remove pie lid and mix in diced, blanched sweet potato and ½ teaspoon of MAGGI TASTE OF ASIA Tikka Masala Curry Paste. Replace pie lid and back for 15-20 minutes at 180ºC.

Pasta with Sour Cream & Chives

Spinach & Mushroom Pasta
Blanch baby spinach leaves, sauté mushrooms and mix well with the prepared pasta. Serve with garlic chives for freshness and flavour.
Not Quite Putanesca
Gently saute diced semi-dried tomatoes, chopped, pitted black olives, 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped anchovies and chopped chilli. Fold through prepared pasta and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Sauteed Vegetable Pasta
Dice mushrooms, eggplant and spring onions (green) into smallish cubes then gently saute until tender. Drain well and toss through prepared pasta.


Fried Rice

San Choi Bow
In a lightly oiled pan, saute diced carrot, sliced spring onion (green), chopped water chestnuts and diced shiitake mushrooms (soaked first). Fold into the heated rice, along with a little MAGGI Oyster Sauce and wrap in crispy, crunchy iceberg lettuce leaves.
Rachel’s Special Fried Rice
Saute diced carrot, sliced spring (green) onion, ginger, garlic and, if you like, chilli. Add Fried Rice along with a splash of salt reduced soy sauce and toss until heated through. (You could of course add other vegies such as blanched broccoli, asparagus tips, sweetcorn etc… or even some cooked shrimp.
Chicken Fried Rice
Saute diced skinless chicken breast in a hot wok. Then add Fried Rice along with a splash each of salt reduced soy sauce and chicken stock. Toss until heated, stirring through a little beaten egg at the last moment. Sprinkle with sliced spring onion (green).
Add shrimp, sliced, grilled chicken and scrambled egg to the prepared Fried Rice or for more spice, add finely sliced fresh chilli or a dash of MAGGI sweet chilli sauce.


Spinach & Ricotta Wrap

Spinach & Ricotta Wrap with Greek-Style Salad
Slice wrap into two and serve on a salad of crisp lettuce leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber wedges and sliced red onion. Then sprinkle the lot with PETERS FARM Greek Style Yogurt mixed with a squeeze of lemon juice, fresh mint and crushed garlic.
Lime & Coriander Mayonnaise Wrap
Drizzle with a reduced fat mayonnaise, blended with a squeeze of lime juice and freshly chopped coriander.
Grilled Spinach & Mushroom Tortilla
Cut wrap down centre, fill with sautéed baby mushrooms, and top with grated low fat tasty cheese and lightly grill.
Spinach & Ricotta Wrap with Slaw
Shred Chinese cabbage and combine with grated carrot, sliced red onion and chillies, fresh lime juice and torn mint leaves. Serve alongside wrap and sprinkle with MAGGI Sweet Chilli Sauce.

[lovingmotheract]

Pumpkin & Ricotta Cannelloni

Pumpkin, Ricotta & Pesto Cannelloni
Bake in oven as per pack instructions and when ready, sprinkle with fresh basil pesto. *To make your own pesto, process or blend 15 fresh basil leaves, 1 garlic clove, 1-2 tablespoons of grated parmesan, seasonings and enough olive oil to make a paste.
Vegetable Cannelloni Gratin
Saute sliced zucchini, eggplant and capsicum until tender. Drain well and mound on cannelloni. Sprinkle with low fat tasty cheese and bake in he oven as per pack instructions.
Cannelloni with Tomato, Olive and Anchovy Salsa
Quarter cherry tomatoes and toss with chopped anchovies, diced pitted black olives and chopped spring (green) onions. Add a little olive spray to moisten, then scatter over the cooked cannelloni.

Chicken Fettuccine

Avocado Chicken & Fresh Basil Fettuccine
Toss through diced avocado and sliced fresh basil.
Mushroom Chicken & Asparagus Fettuccine
Stir sliced grilled mushrooms and steamed fresh asparagus tips through the prepared fettuccine. Mix breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese and a little paprika and sprinkle over the top. Bake until cheese topping browns and garnish with fresh Italian or flat leaf parsley.
Chicken & Three Pea Fettuccine
Blanch a mixture of snow, sugar and green peas in boiling water. Then drain well and toss through prepared fettuccine.
Simple Seeded Mustard Chicken
Once heated, stir through 1-2 teaspoons of seeded mustard.

Chilli Con Carne

Hot & Spicy Chilli Con Carne
Mix in freshly sliced chilli or tabasco sauce to create a spicier Chilli Con Carne to suit your personal taste.
Stuffed Pepper
Slice top and stem off 1 large capsicum, scoop out seeds and place on a non-stick baking tray. Fill with preheated Chilli Con Carne (mix sauce and rice together) and bake until capsicum shell is tender. Garnish with PETERS FARM Greek Style Yogurt, and finely chopped spring onions to serve.
Bus Station Chilli
Mix sauce and rice together and put in an ovenproof dish. Make well in centre, break in 1 egg and bake until cooked. Sprinkle with chopped coriander.
Chilli Nachos/Tacos
Serve Chilli Con Carne in a taco shell and top with salsa, grated low fat cheese, sliced spring onion, avocado and jalapeno peppers or chillies. Garnish with light sour cream.


Macaroni Cheese

Ham & Cheese Macaroni
Cook Macaroni Cheese as per instructions. Meanwhile, sauté 45 grams chopped lean ham in a large non stick pan along with ¼ cup sliced mushrooms and 1 tablespoon sliced leek. Combine with macaroni and mix well.
Italian Chicken Pasta
Brown 60 grams sliced chicken breast in a large non-stick saucepan. Add 4 sliced pitted black olives, ½ teaspoon Italian Mixed Herbs and ½ cup crushed tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked Macaroni Cheese, mix well and serve.
Smoked Salmon Pasta
Cook Macaroni Cheese as per instructions, and when ready fold in 90 grams sliced smoked salmon. Serve with steamed green vegetables.
Tuna Mornay Style Pasta
Cook Macaroni Cheese for three quarters of the instructed cook time. Fold in ¼ cup canned tuna chunks and 1 teaspoon chopped chives and resume cooking. Place in oven dish, top with grated low fat cheese and brown under the overhead grill.

[lovingmotheract]

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Honey Mousse
Mix with two teaspoon of honey, then set. Try different flavoured honeys.

Berry Mousse
After the mousse has set, top with ½ cup of mixed berries and serve

Trifle Mousse
Layer a tall glass with diet tropical flavoured jelly, Nestle All Natural 99% Fat Free Passionfruit Yoghurt , set chocolate mousse and top with any combination of fresh fruit.

Jaffa Mousse
Add 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (making sure not to include the white pith), along with 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur to the mix. When set, garnish with one teaspoon Nestle dark choc bits and serve.

Chocolate Cake

Rich Choc Banana Cake
Chop ½ small banana, and mix into the cake batter and bake. Grill remaining banana, which has been brushed with a little melted honey and then garnish.

Coconut Rough
Mix 1 tablespoon of desiccated coconut into the cake batter. Bake and sprinkle with toasted coconut. *To toast coconut, cook in a moderate oven until coloured around the edges and it has a toasted, ‘nutty’ shell.

Chocolate Cake with Fresh Berry Sauce
Puree fresh berries (or just strawberries) with a good splash of honey and lemon juice to taste. Bake cake and serve on a pool of sauce with whole berries and a dollop of NESTLE All Natural 99% Fat Free Vanilla Yoghurt on the side.

Toffee Pudding

Sticky Date Pudding
Serve on a bed of chopped dates and sultanas and top with a dollop of light crème fraiche.

Banana & Almond Pudding
Toast slivered almonds in oven until golden brown. Serve pudding on NESTLE All Natural 99% Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt and garnish with sliced banana and slivered almonds.

Toffee Apple
Combine coarsely grated red apple with NESTLE All Natural 99% Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt and serve a generous scoop alongside the prepared pudding.

[lovingmotheract]

Low-fat cooking can be a cinch; all it takes is a few simple shortcuts. Our cooking techniques will help you create delicious and healthy low-fat meals.


1. Grilling

Fat drips away, leaving a rich, robust flavour. Steaks, chops, fish and sliced vegetables are all ready in minutes. Fat-free marinades tenderise and add flavour.

Quick Tip: Coat the grill plate with a non-stick oil spray.

2. Roasting

Cooking on a rack coated with vegetable oil spray, or in an uncovered shallow pan at 180°C or higher. To seal in the juices, increase the oven temperature up to 230°C for the first 15 minutes.

Quick Tip: Keep lean cuts moist by pre-marinating or basting with a seasoned broth, wine or juice.

3. Sauteing/Stir-Frying

Pan-cooking over medium (sauteing) or high (stir-frying) heat. Use olive oil, or your choice of flavoured vegetable oil spray, water, broth, wine, flavoured vinegars or citrus juice.

Quick Tip: If you do use regular oil, use a touch of a strongly flavoured one such as extra virgin olive, hot sesame or peanut oil. You’ll get twice the flavour with much less fat.

4. Crumbing

Dip the food into a mix of 1 tablespoon non- fat milk and 1 egg white, and coat with crushed, whole-grain cereal/low fat crackers/seasoned breadcrumbs. Brown in a shallow pan coated with vegetable oil spray or bake at 200°C in a non-stick baking tray.

Quick Tip: Chicken tenderloins or boneless pork loin work great!

5. Rubs/Marinades

Coating (rubbing) poultry or fish with a dry herb/spice blend or paste to add flavour and seal in juices. Covering with a liquid (marinating) to keep lean cuts moist or to tenderise with acidic ingredients (e.g. wine, juice, yogurt, vinegar).

Quick Tip: The easiest way is in a plastic, zipper-style bag. No mess, no fuss and your food gets full coverage.

[Niki]

what is the best way to lose weight after having a baby?

[lovingmotheract]

just the same way as you would if you where just doing it to get healthy if you have had a bubor not had a bub its the same. i hope that helps you.:D

[lovingmotheract]

hey all hope you all get some good info on this and if you need my help just PM me:wave:

[babylover111]

All your meal ideas sound fantastic!!
At the moment ive lost 32kg :smiliedance: I've had a personal trainer guiding me along so far and he said that if I have no more loss this week that we'll have to look more closely at my diet because I'm doing pretty full on work outs at the moment. I see him twice a week and do cardio every other day except sunday my day off!

[SweetSerenity]

I just want to say good on you for taking the time to wanting to help others :thumbsup: Its so nice of you as im sure alot of people are getting use out of your posts... i know i will be making sure i do :yes:

Love Nat xxx:hugs:

[lovingmotheract]

babylover111 that god that your working out and good luck with your meal plan.

and SweetSerenity thats good that i can help you and i'm happy to do it i love helping and i don't want to go back to work yet as i don't want to leve bub i would miss her to much may be when she starts school i'll go back.

and yes i do have about 10 or 12 ppl at the moment but could do with more ppl as well any thing for you girls and guys. but the only thing is i'm not's getting payed but hey i don't care.

[SweetSerenity]

Your a lovely person :) Very generous...

On my day off from work on Thursday i am going to write down the meals that you've posted that interest me and incorporate them into my eating plan :)

Will go grocery shopping then too so that should help!:yes:

[Little Gorilla]

Hello....just wanted to see what you thought of the plan my fellow at the gym has given me....

I weigh 90 kilos at the mo' (terrible :no: ), size 16 and want to be a size 12....goal is to loose 20 kgs by October to start trying for #2.

Currently, my programme at the gym is each week:-

2 x Body Pump Classes
2 x 40 minute cardio (bike, crosstrainer, treadmill) - getting my heart rate up to 150
2 x weights sessions...he gave me about 7 different ones to do...some focus on my core strength as I have issues with my back

Eventually I want to add maybe a simple step class into my workout week.

So what do you think?

Re my eating, I have just cut out ****, alot less rice, pasta, bread....more vegies...generally I don't eat that bad anyway...I have just been very lazy and under active since bub was born.

Thanks.

[lovingmotheract]

thats nice well any ways going to bed have to get my sleep.:wizard:

[lovingmotheract]

B4 a go BubbaGanoush if you can't do all of that then i say cut it down and work your way up.
this is how to tell if your over doing it if your can't have a conv but good luck with it all nite all :wizard:

[lovingmotheract]

hey guys how are we all?

[Taddy]

Morning, How are you?

This here is what I have done so far today.
Biggest Loser 2 (The Workout)
Women High-Intensity - 10mins
Women Power Sculpt - 10mins
Boot Camp - 15mins
Functional Flexibility - 10mins

TOTAL= 45mins

For breakfast- 4weetbix, 1/2 cup full-cream milk, um 3.5tspns sugar :no:

Thinking about having a cuppa as I have a headache.
Is this alright so far?
I copied your recipes so I will start them off once I go to town.

[Lirael]

2 x Body Pump Classes
2 x 40 minute cardio (bike, crosstrainer, treadmill) - getting my heart rate up to 150
2 x weights sessions...he gave me about 7 different ones to do...some focus on my core strength as I have issues with my back



ok seems like way too much weights. are you a beginner? when did you last do weights (apart from when you posted about being sore?)

also, BIG mistake cutting out carbs.
you are doing weight training- YOU NEED CARBS.

cutting them out is a bad idea. try switching to brown or wholegrain alternatives. you also need protein. chicken, tuna, cottage cheese.:yes:


good luck and try not to push yourself too hard or you will get an injury/make yourself sick and be unable to do anything.

[lovingmotheract]

Morning, How are you?

This here is what I have done so far today.
Biggest Loser 2 (The Workout)
Women High-Intensity - 10mins
Women Power Sculpt - 10mins
Boot Camp - 15mins
Functional Flexibility - 10mins

TOTAL= 45mins

For breakfast- 4weetbix, 1/2 cup full-cream milk, um 3.5tspns sugar :no:

Thinking about having a cuppa as I have a headache.
Is this alright so far?
I copied your recipes so I will start them off once I go to town.


yes very good and it's good that you did a work out 4 the 3.5tsps of sugar you had keep it up and go for it!!!!

[Little Gorilla]

ok seems like way too much weights. are you a beginner? when did you last do weights (apart from when you posted about being sore?)

also, BIG mistake cutting out carbs.
you are doing weight training- YOU NEED CARBS.

cutting them out is a bad idea. try switching to brown or wholegrain alternatives. you also need protein. chicken, tuna, cottage cheese.:yes:


good luck and try not to push yourself too hard or you will get an injury/make yourself sick and be unable to do anything.

oh, trust me I still eat carbs.....I have just cut back a hell of alot ie I used to eat 4 pieces of bread a day, now maybe one....plus just decreased my serving size of rice, pasta.

i have issues with my lower back so alot of my weigh training is to do with strengthening my stomach muscles and back.

i will probably cut out one body pump class and swap to a step as I do think its too much weights as well....although my weights session is only for about 20 mins 2 x per week...that should be too much should it?

[Lirael]

hmm, even when i was doing weights religiously, I was only 'allowed' to do it three times a week.

so one 30 min PT, a pump class and my weight program.

I also have lower back issues, just be very very careful you do your exercises correctly or it can be worse for you.

step is awesome and very good for your thighs and bum:thumbsup:

[Taddy]

step is awesome and very good for your thighs and bum:thumbsup:

Just wondering how could I do step at home?
As I would love to have a tight butt and even smaller thighs.

[Lirael]

im pretty sure you can get videos/dvds. and sports shops sell the steps. I would only use a proper one, less chance of falling off:yes:.

can you go to a gym that does a step class? they are so much fun:smiliedance:

you will probably find a step will cost more than going to the gym. (and at the gym you can do other things too)

otherwise, have a look for ffrenchstars thread she posted about at home execise, things like squats and lunges are good, as is pilates and stretch classes.

ETA after 3 months of step, my instructor said she could hardly recognise me from behind, cos my shape had changed so much. and that was doing 2 step classes a week

[Taddy]

im pretty sure you can get videos/dvds. and sports shops sell the steps. I would only use a proper one, less chance of falling off:yes:.

can you go to a gym that does a step class? they are so much fun:smiliedance:

you will probably find a step will cost more than going to the gym. (and at the gym you can do other things too)

otherwise, have a look for ffrenchstars thread she posted about at home execise, things like squats and lunges are good, as is pilates and stretch classes.

ETA after 3 months of step, my instructor said she could hardly recognise me from behind, cos my shape had changed so much. and that was doing 2 step classes a week

Hi,
Thanks for that but I live an hour and half from the closest gym so probably not really worth it. Money wise.
I did purchase the Hotpants DVD and the Biggest Loser 2 Workout. I have done both of them once know as I only got them on Monday. The Biggest Loser one is great. It has a lot of squats and lunges in it. So know I have more things to do with my exercise ball.
Thanks anyway.

[Lirael]

hmm, thats a bit sucky then! you can get some great leg and bum workouts with a fit ball:thumbsup:

I would probabaly die without my gym:o but its a 10 min walk away. 2 if you drive, which I dont:laughing:

[Taddy]

hmm, thats a bit sucky then! you can get some great leg and bum workouts with a fit ball:thumbsup:

I would probabaly die without my gym:o but its a 10 min walk away. 2 if you drive, which I dont:laughing:


It does suck but oh well I am sure I will manage somehow.:fingerscrossed:

[uniquelywonderful]

hey guys how are we all?

Another great day today.
Exercise: 1.3km Jog, 5.2km Power Walk, 200 sit ups

Lots of energy today, eating well, feeling great:smiliedance:

Also weighed myself: 84.4kgs, i'm losing again - yippe!!!!!!

[lovingmotheract]

uniquelywonderful that makes me happy you made my day andwell done on the loss:yelclap:

[Taddy]

Hi,

Just thought that I might add what exercise I have done in the past days.

Tuesday- 40mins Hotpants dvd
Wednesday- 45mins Biggest Loser dvd, 15mins walk, 20 crunches
Thursday- 20mins walk, 100 crunches, 60 butt things
Friday- 50mins Biggest Loser dvd

Still not eating all that well.
Yesterday I had, 2pcs mud cake (not at once though), 2 cups tea, pasta bake, 3 plain biscuits, 4 cream biscuits and an ice coffee. Plus about 2L of water.

[lovingmotheract]

Taddy:hugs: to you it's ok as your doing some good works out for the cake so i can see that you had cake on Wednesday and Thursday i'm i right?

i say if your going to have some cake just one bit and pasta bake is good as your working out a lt and you need the carbs if you had no carbs then you would feel very sick and sleepy good work on your 2L of water and try to drink more as you have a bf bub.

ok keep up the good work ladys i'm off to have my 20min run b4 bub wakes ups i still live with my mum and dad so mum's at home.

bye all:wave:

[Taddy]

Thanks for that.

No I had the 2 pieces of cake just yesterday.

Am I stil allowed 1/2 cups of tea a day? As it seems to keep me full.

[lovingmotheract]

no it's ok to have tea and n one day we must of been hungry try cuting up some veg so you can have that and just a tablespoon of cream cheese. but you can only have a tablesspoon a day.

[Taddy]

Hi,
Thanks for that. You are such a great help. :hugs:

[Lirael]

taddy- mmmmm cake *drool*

good work with your exercising! keep it up:thumbsup:

[Taddy]

taddy- mmmmm cake *drool*

good work with your exercising! keep it up:thumbsup:


Oh yes the moist chocolate mud cake was delicious, sorry but it was. There is still 2 rather large pieces on the table. But nope I am going to try really hard today not to eat it. :fingerscrossed:

I think that I am not doing to bad today so far I have 45g Just Right with 10g special K, 1/2 cup full cream milk and right know I am drinking a cuppa with 2 sugars.

[Lirael]

tell you what, I can help you lose weight. just mail me that cake:laughing::devil6:

[Taddy]

tell you what, I can help you lose weight. just mail me that cake:laughing::devil6:

:laughing: Know that could work. :yes:

[Lirael]

I have been craving cake for a week. :o all kinds. mud, cheesecake, sponge with fresh cream. *drooool*

[Taddy]

I have been craving cake for a week. :o all kinds. mud, cheesecake, sponge with fresh cream. *drooool*


You poor thing. :hugs: I will try really hard for you so I have to stay away. :fingerscrossed:

[lovingmotheract]

you know what give Chris all of the cake when he gets home from work then there will be no cake left for you to eat.

[Taddy]

you know what give Chris all of the cake when he gets home from work then there will be no cake left for you to eat.


He barely eats things like that. We have friends here tonight so might give it to them.

[uniquelywonderful]

Hi ladies,
Thought I better report in with what i've been doing these last few days.

Exercise:
Yesterday - 5km p/walk & 1km jog
Today - 4km p/walk, 1km jog, 225 sit-ups (crunches, sides etc)

My aim is to eventually be able to jog 3km's however, I know I need to just continue being consistant & slowly build my way up. It can be very challenging jogging with a pram that ain't a stroller/jogger. Spinning wheels ain't good. Some days I'll park DD on the hill & run around it. Where theres a will theres a way!

I love to treat myself to yummy wine & cheese/crackers. ;)

[lovingmotheract]

well done thats so good keep it up and you will get there and it's ok to have a treat every now and then.

[Taddy]

Hello,

Okay well I still don't seem to be losing weight.
Yesterday I went for a 2.3km walk. Doing intervals of walking-power-jogging.
This is what I ate also:
1.5 hotdogs :no:
2 cups milo (4tspns milo)
homemade vegie puff
1 piece lemon crumbed fish (oven)
2 cream biscuits, 3 plain biscuits
1.5L water
1/2 can of coke
1 cup lite cordial

I can't seem to give up my milo but the tin is getting rather low though. Once I had the first cup yesterday I was ready for a walk.
What am I doing wrong, I know I need to change my diet.
I am hoping to go for another long walk this arvo. Well to ge the mail which is 1km there and 1km back.

[lovingmotheract]

how are your meal sizes and junk food in take as that can all be a part of it i love that your working out thats good keep that up.:yelclap:

[Taddy]

I don't eat rather big meals. Junk food isn't too bad but could be better.
Is milo playing a part in this?

So far today I have had a bowl of some fibre stuff with a handleful of all bran.
I might have a cuppa though so that I will make it to lunch without eating. For lunch I am having a sadwhich with, tomato, cucmber, cheese.

[lovingmotheract]

if you feel like eating some thing have some cut up veg ready 4 when you feel like eating a snack and see how that go's and with working out try doing something like running/walking one day then a work out video the next to mix it up.

[Taddy]

if you feel like eating some thing have some cut up veg ready 4 when you feel like eating a snack and see how that go's and with working out try doing something like running/walking one day then a work out video the next to mix it up.


I have finally lost 500gms and another 1.5cm off my waist. I don't snack at all. If I get hungry inbetween meals I usually have some more water or cuppa tea.
I have been alternating with workouts aswell. Today I don't think I will be able to go for a walk as its been showering.Might do the Biggest Loser Workout.

[lovingmotheract]

try having some veg and not that cupper as that can add on to your weight and you don't even know it so maybe cut down to one a day.

[Taddy]

try having some veg and not that cupper as that can add on to your weight and you don't even know it so maybe cut down to one a day.

I usually only have 1 a day. I think that I am not losing much coz I am breast feeding.

[lovingmotheract]

Keep trying you will get there everyone will get there!!!!!!:yelclap:

[nickalex]

Hello I wonder if you can help me:) . Just wondering how I can lose some fat without losing all this muscle which I have worked for? From what I have read if I do straight dieting I will lose some of it. Would rather hold on to it if I could even if it takes longer to get rid of the flab:thumbsup: . Just a bit of a jelly belly and fairly big thighs:laughing: ...not looking for miracles:laughing:

[lovingmotheract]

Hello I wonder if you can help me. Just wondering how I can lose some fat without losing all this muscle which I have worked for? From what I have read if I do straight dieting I will lose some of it. Would rather hold on to it if I could even if it takes longer to get rid of the flab:thumbsup: . Just a bit of a jelly belly and fairly big thighs:laughing: ...not looking for miracles:laughing:


i don't know where you have hear of it but you can get the flab of with diet and working out you can do sit up good for that tummy of yours and it you like some parts of your body try working out on them to it's not :wizard: but it's just eating healthy and staying fit

[lovingmotheract]

i will be away for some time but i will be back to help all of you some time soon girls:kiss: