SARAH-- and other brides who want to loose weight.

[Skippy123]

Date: 5/6/2008 12:13:46 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
About the 64 oz. of water per day...

That is all liquids, not just water. You can count anything you drink toward that: tea, juices, etc. I read that it was a myth that you are supposed to drink that much water. Other liquids count toward the total.

Dr. OZ did say it is a myth, but he did also say that it flushes your system a little faster.

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 5/5/2008 10:19:13 AM
Author: lliang_chi

Date: 5/5/2008 12:12:52 AM
Author: FrekeChild
Does anyone know how many ounces of water you're supposed to drink a day instead of how many glasses? Because I'm doing 4, 16 ounce glasses...aka a half gallon. So if anyone knows, that would be awesome!

Freke, you should be drinking half your body weight in ounces. E.g you weight 130 lbs, divided by two, that's 65 lbs, into ounces, that's 65 oz of water. That's about 2 L or 1/2 gallon. 1 cup = 8 oz. So that's where the 8 glasses of water a day comes from.

Thanks lliang_chi! I didn't know the half body weight in ounces thing.

I have to say though that I found it funny that you added the measurements in there, just because I can do American weight/volume measurements in my sleep from 3 years of culinary school. But thanks for adding it anyway! I'm sure it's helpful for someone!

The major problem that goes along with going to culinary school is that when there are no sweets in the house, I can still MAKE something. Like Bananas Foster. Or cookies. Or whatever. All I need is sugar, butter/olive oil, eggs and flour for most baked goods-and who doesn't have those lying around?!

This is a problem, because I have a huge sweet tooth.

 

[swimmer]

Hi Ladies,
Sarah, I know you are working really hard, but perhaps an easy step you can take is cutting out the juicy juice. Check this out http://www.hookedonjuice.com/ its better to just eat the apple, plus it is more filling (plus fibre), and possibly cheaper. Think it over, ultimately most fruit juices are like eating candy, you wouldn't sabotage yourself with candy unless it was totally worth it. Just making sure you had the 411. I mean if you loooooove the juice, keep it, but if you think its good for you, think again and take a Flinstone (yes, sweet and sorta like a gummy bear) instead.

from the link I posted:
WHETHER FRUIT JUICE is “100 percent juice” or not is almost beside the point — both kinds are loaded with sugar and calories. If it’s “100 percent juice” the sugar is from the fructose that’s naturally present in fruit; if it’s “10 percent juice” (or 20 percent, or whatever), most of the sugar is in the form of high-fructose corn syrup. Snacking on sugary beverages all day long, whether they’re soft drinks or fruit juice, is not a good thing, for kids or adults. Over-consumption of sugar contributes to obesity and diabetes.

 

[SarahLovesJS]

Date: 5/6/2008 4:55:57 AM
Author: swimmer
Hi Ladies,

Sarah, I know you are working really hard, but perhaps an easy step you can take is cutting out the juicy juice. Check this out http://www.hookedonjuice.com/ its better to just eat the apple, plus it is more filling (plus fibre), and possibly cheaper. Think it over, ultimately most fruit juices are like eating candy, you wouldn''t sabotage yourself with candy unless it was totally worth it. Just making sure you had the 411. I mean if you loooooove the juice, keep it, but if you think its good for you, think again and take a Flinstone (yes, sweet and sorta like a gummy bear) instead.


from the link I posted:

WHETHER FRUIT JUICE is “100 percent juice” or not is almost beside the point — both kinds are loaded with sugar and calories. If it’s “100 percent juice” the sugar is from the fructose that’s naturally present in fruit; if it’s “10 percent juice” (or 20 percent, or whatever), most of the sugar is in the form of high-fructose corn syrup. Snacking on sugary beverages all day long, whether they’re soft drinks or fruit juice, is not a good thing, for kids or adults. Over-consumption of sugar contributes to obesity and diabetes.

Thanks swimmer! Hmmmmmmm maybe I should keep it around as a snack or dessert rather than breakfast drink.

I knew it wasn''t really that good for me, but assumed it was better than soda. Maybe not!

 

[sumbride]

Hi ladies!

Yesterday I decided to go to Au Bon Pain for lunch. We have, oh, 6 of them within 4 blocks of my office. So I looked up the nutrition info on their website and they have a cool "build your plate" feature so you can add in whatever you want and it will do the math for you. I picked out the perfect lunch, wandered down the street to get it, and they didn''t have what I wanted! UGH! Luckily the choices I did make were decent, and when I checked it out online my lunch was actually fewer calories than my original selections... they just need to update their website! Or I need to try another one of the 6 locations near me.

Dinner last night was a yummy stirfry using fresh asparagus from the farmers market, shiitake mushrooms, snow peas, chicken and spinach noodles. I used only a little olive oil to cook the garlic and shallots in, and "lite" soy sauce, but I''m feeling the salt today. ugh.

I hardboiled some of the eggs I bought at the farmers market this weekend so I can grab one to take with me to work. Sometimes I''ll buy them from the deli downstairs, but that is such a ripoff... let''s see... a dozen eggs at $2.50 or 1 egg at 50 cents? hmmm.... So I had one of those this morning along with some whole wheat toast and greek yogurt with honey. Have a banana for my mid-morning snack. I''m always so hungry in the morning, but I do wake up at 6 and don''t usually have time for lunch before 1. Plus a 2 hour commute in there too. I guess it makes sense.

I did some "calming" yoga last night but will go to the gym tonight.

 

[gwendolyn]

Bleh. Thought I was feeling better, had a sandwich last night for dinner, was craving some chocolate so I made some Highlights mint hot chocolate (Highlights is low-cal), and I got sick again. REALLY tired of this. I want to be properly monitoring my food, not eating a few crackers every day because I can''t handle anything more complex in my stomach.

 

[Stephanie]

Wow, this thread just keeps growing! Should we do like WWT and do a weekly thread so this doesn''t get too long? I don''t know.

Congrats to October on her position! That''s awsome! And hello to everyone that''s joined.

The past week has been so odd. Does anyone else get moody when you don''t have enough carbs? I have tried to cut out simple sugars and I think by doing that I cut out all sugars. I was so cranky Saturday that I had to leave work. Is this just withdrawl, like from caffeine (which I never want to go through again?) Or is it low blood sugar?

 

[sumbride]

Hey Stephanie -

Low blood sugar may be the culprit, but it could also be withdrawal from the sugar. It is a drug, afterall. And yes, I've gone through that too. It's terrible! I even got headaches. And I can totally tell when my boss is on a diet because she forgets everything and is very angry. I think there is such a thing as "too few" carbs because your brain does use them for fuel, so be careful! Here's an article on the glucose/brain connection.

 

[Gypsy]

Okay, so what day should we start the new thread? I think we started this one on Wednesday or Thursday. Suggestions?

I've had two pieces of cinnamon toast, some spread on it. And I'm having a drink with 150 calories in it for breakfast. I want a nice salad for lunch.

Gwen honey I hope you feel better soon.

 

[Stephanie]

Date: 5/6/2008 10:58:00 AM
Author: sumbride
Hey Stephanie -

Low blood sugar may be the culprit, but it could also be withdrawal from the sugar. It is a drug, afterall. And yes, I've gone through that too. It's terrible! I even got headaches. And I can totally tell when my boss is on a diet because she forgets everything and is very angry. I think there is such a thing as 'too few' carbs because your brain does use them for fuel, so be careful! Here's an article on the glucose/brain connection.

Thanks Sumbride! That part on soft drinks - wow! Never want to have one again (not that I have many now.) Seriously, every time I might want one, I am going to have this picture in my head of my brain screaming for water instead.

 

[SarahLovesJS]

Date: 5/6/2008 11:45:14 AM
Author: Gypsy
Okay, so what day should we start the new thread? I think we started this one on Wednesday or Thursday. Suggestions?


I''ve had two pieces of cinnamon toast, some spread on it. And I''m having a drink with 150 calories in it for breakfast. I want a nice salad for lunch.


Gwen honey I hope you feel better soon.

Wednesday sounds good to me! Aw Gwen.

Some get better PS dust for you!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 5/1/2008 1:28:02 AM
Author: Harleigh
Thanks, Gypsy...I didn't feel like I fit in on that other thread, either, but have always been envious of the support they have for one another.

Here's to the BWW Workout thread!!!

I just wanted to say, that you are all more than welcome to join the WWT, and I am sorry that some of you don't feel you fit in there, our aim is to try to make ANYONE feel welcome who wants to lose some weight, or just get healthier or are new to working out.

But I wish you luck with your own thread

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 5/1/2008 1:31:17 AM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 5/1/2008 1:24:53 AM
Author: Harleigh
You're going to do great, Sarah! You have so much spunk and heart that you show us all here on PS, so carry that thought along with lots of PS fairy dust to your exam.

Try not to stress...we'll all be rooting for you, hun!

{{HUGS!}}

*DUST* *DUST *DUST*


Ditto!


Harleigh, I'm glad I'm not alone about not feeling like I belong.

Ok, and I am asking this purely out of interest, as we all try to make a safe place for those who want to workout or lose some weight, why is it some of you are saying that you don't feel you belong in the WWT? I would really like to know, because if we are doing something wrong, or ARE unwelcoming in any way, as the thread starter, I would appreciate knowing why.

 

[Stephanie]

Date: 5/6/2008 12:31:41 PM
Author: Lorelei

Ok, and I am asking this purely out of interest, as we all try to make a safe place for those who want to workout or lose some weight, why is it some of you are saying that you don''t feel you belong in the WWT? I would really like to know, because if we are doing something wrong, or ARE unwelcoming in any way, as the thread starter, I would appreciate knowing why.

No, Lorelei, it''s not unwelcoming at all, at least not to me. It just moves really quickly. And since there are so many members that have been in that thread for so long, it''s kind of hard to catch up on their stories (past issues with health or even current issues with health). And sometimes it''s just hard to catch back up. I promise, it''s not unwelcoming or unfriendly - nothing of the sort. At least, not in my opinon.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 5/6/2008 12:41:57 PM
Author: Stephanie

Date: 5/6/2008 12:31:41 PM
Author: Lorelei

Ok, and I am asking this purely out of interest, as we all try to make a safe place for those who want to workout or lose some weight, why is it some of you are saying that you don't feel you belong in the WWT? I would really like to know, because if we are doing something wrong, or ARE unwelcoming in any way, as the thread starter, I would appreciate knowing why.

No, Lorelei, it's not unwelcoming at all, at least not to me. It just moves really quickly. And since there are so many members that have been in that thread for so long, it's kind of hard to catch up on their stories (past issues with health or even current issues with health). And sometimes it's just hard to catch back up. I promise, it's not unwelcoming or unfriendly - nothing of the sort. At least, not in my opinon.

Thank you Stephanie for your input, I appreciate it! If the thread is offputting or unwelcoming in any way, then I really need to know, as for such a long time now, we have been trying to create a safe and welcoming place for those who need support with weight issues or want to take the plunge with working out. So as the thread starter and as the thread has been going on for so long now, I am concerned I can't see if things are moving in the wrong direction. Especially as so many have posted here gladly so quickly, and not the original WWT... If we are not creating a good place for those in need of support to go, then we need to perhaps look at the future of the thread and if it is worth continuing with it.

Anyone else please?

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 5/6/2008 12:41:57 PM
Author: Stephanie

Date: 5/6/2008 12:31:41 PM
Author: Lorelei

Ok, and I am asking this purely out of interest, as we all try to make a safe place for those who want to workout or lose some weight, why is it some of you are saying that you don''t feel you belong in the WWT? I would really like to know, because if we are doing something wrong, or ARE unwelcoming in any way, as the thread starter, I would appreciate knowing why.

No, Lorelei, it''s not unwelcoming at all, at least not to me. It just moves really quickly. And since there are so many members that have been in that thread for so long, it''s kind of hard to catch up on their stories (past issues with health or even current issues with health). And sometimes it''s just hard to catch back up. I promise, it''s not unwelcoming or unfriendly - nothing of the sort. At least, not in my opinon.

My reasons are the same as Stephanie''s. It''s an established thread with a lot of history. I think some of us just needed a new start, that''s all. Lorelei you are NEVER unwelcoming or unfriendly. I promise. It''s not a reflection on that thread, and how helpful it is to it''s members. I''m sorry if this thread made you feel that way.

 

[Lorelei]

Thank you Gypsy, I was very worried once I saw this thread, that I was NOT being welcoming or helpful, especially as so many seemed to immediately post here, when they know the WWT has been in existence for such a long time. You can imagine my concern, especially as quite a few people have said they didn't feel they fitted in there. If that is the case, then really I feel that I have failed in some respects, as to me, that was the heart and purpose of the thread. But if so many have found a new thread to be helpful, then the main thing is that they have done so, and found the help and support they need - and I am VERY PLEASED for that, make no mistake!!! I will see what happens, as to whether it is worthwhile continuing the original thread, and get some opinions on that from the regular WWTers.

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 5/6/2008 1:06:10 PM
Author: Lorelei
Thank you Gypsy, I was very worried once I saw this thread, that I was NOT being welcoming or helpful, especially as so many seemed to immediately post here, when they know the WWT has been in existence for such a long time. You can imagine my concern, especially as quite a few people have said they didn't feel they fitted in there. If that is the case, then really I feel that I have failed in some respects, as to me, that was the heart and purpose of the thread. But if so many have found a new thread to be helpful, then the main thing is that they have done so, and found the help and support they need - and I am VERY PLEASED for that, make no mistake!!! I will see what happens, as to whether it is worthwhile continuing the original thread, and get some opinions on that from the regular WWTers.

I'm SURE it's worthwhile to continue that thread!!!

I'm sure you know that everyone is diferent, what suits one person to a T, may not suit another as well... and if there is another option they may explore that. Sometimes one size fits all... well, sometimes people want a different fit. There's no reason both threads can't exist, or for this thread to call the validity of the other into question. It's nice to have options. That's all. I'm sorry we've worried you so, I really am.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 5/6/2008 1:11:36 PM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 5/6/2008 1:06:10 PM
Author: Lorelei
Thank you Gypsy, I was very worried once I saw this thread, that I was NOT being welcoming or helpful, especially as so many seemed to immediately post here, when they know the WWT has been in existence for such a long time. You can imagine my concern, especially as quite a few people have said they didn't feel they fitted in there. If that is the case, then really I feel that I have failed in some respects, as to me, that was the heart and purpose of the thread. But if so many have found a new thread to be helpful, then the main thing is that they have done so, and found the help and support they need - and I am VERY PLEASED for that, make no mistake!!! I will see what happens, as to whether it is worthwhile continuing the original thread, and get some opinions on that from the regular WWTers.

I'm SURE it's worthwhile to continue that thread!!!

I'm sure you know that everyone is diferent, what suits one person to a T, may not suit another as well... and if there is another option they may explore that. Sometimes one size fits all... well, sometimes people want a different fit. There's no reason both threads can't exist, or for this thread to call the validity of the other into question. It's nice to have options. That's all. I'm sorry we've worried you so, I really am.

Gypsy, thats fine, it is just that the thread has been quieter recently, so many have eagerly joined this thread, and some have said they didn't feel they fitted in on the other thread, so quite naturally, as the thread starter, I was worried when I saw how fast this thread was moving, that the original thread was not really being of help any more. Especially as it has been going on for such a long time now. I am sure you can understand that for me, who starts the other thread every week, that the validity of it was called into question by the amount of people posting on this one so rapidly and enthusiastically, and saying they felt they didn't fit in there, it was natural that I would be wondering.

I have asked the regular WWTers if they want to continue with the thread, or pop over to this one, as I want those who need support to find it, and I don't want anyone to feel beholden to the original thread if they would prefer to be more active on this one. As the original WWT has been going on now for so long, I just want to know if there is still a need for it, or whether it would be better to give it a dignified end now.

 

[sumbride]

Lorelei - I think why I prefer this thread to that one was the original thought behind it... the "Why?" of the weight. In the times I did participate in the other, it was more about what to do, etc... which is important, but I also needed to deal with the issues behind it. Telling me to "just do _____" doesn''t work for me. Of course, almost all threads about this subject will turn into a status report, but like Gypsy said, starting fresh helps realize how similar some of us are. I felt a bit out of the loop on the other thread because I didn''t do cardio every single day... it just felt like it wasn''t my place. Of course that doesn''t mean it isn''t for other people, and it should continue, but the issues I was hearing here touched home more than some of the ones on the other thread.

Keep doing what you''re doing! It''s working for a lot of people!

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 5/6/2008 1:25:10 PM
Author: sumbride
Lorelei - I think why I prefer this thread to that one was the original thought behind it... the ''Why?'' of the weight. In the times I did participate in the other, it was more about what to do, etc... which is important, but I also needed to deal with the issues behind it. Telling me to ''just do _____'' doesn''t work for me. Of course, almost all threads about this subject will turn into a status report, but like Gypsy said, starting fresh helps realize how similar some of us are. I felt a bit out of the loop on the other thread because I didn''t do cardio every single day... it just felt like it wasn''t my place. Of course that doesn''t mean it isn''t for other people, and it should continue, but the issues I was hearing here touched home more than some of the ones on the other thread.

Keep doing what you''re doing! It''s working for a lot of people!

Yeah. I''m not to the point of excercising yet-- and some of the other members on here are in the same boat (though I am thrilled for those like Sumbride who have been attending the gym!). And they WHY of it is really big for me right now. I am planning to discuss it with my therapist for example tonight, and was going to update my thoughts on the ''why'' afterward on here-- to see if anything helps some of the others wrestling with the same or similar issues, and to get the input from those who have wrestled with them and overcome them. And since it''s a new start for everyone, I don''t feel... strange doing that. You know, randomly discussing my dating past, my relationship with my family, with food... with well... it all. If you guys do decide to come over here, you are, of course all welcome!

 

[sumbride]

Yeah, there is a lot to deal with besides calories and cardio.

This weekend I was talking to my DH about something and I was fiddling with my rings which were really loose. (I was cold.) He said something about them being loose and about how he could tell that I''ve already lost a couple of pounds. I haven''t, but I appreciated the compliment. But then we started talking about what compliments were and weren''t ok. Pretty much anything his mother says is wrong, for example.

So I tried to explain to him why I liked hearing "You look great" but not when it''s followed up with "wow! how much weight have you lost?" because of the implication that I looked completely awful before. Of course, it all depends on who says it and why they said it and what''s behind it. I think one of the challenges I''ve always had with weight loss is that I get to a certain point and then I get uncomfortable because I''m getting too much attention. I don''t want people to ask me about it at the office, I don''t want people to really make comments about it.... it just, I don''t know... it''s better if it''s just for me. Unless it''s DH... he''s allowed to say anything, really, because I know it comes from love. But I''m really not even comfortable with my best friends commenting.

so this is a new issue to deal with. Anybody else feel this way?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 5/6/2008 1:34:50 PM
Author: Gypsy

Date: 5/6/2008 1:25:10 PM
Author: sumbride
Lorelei - I think why I prefer this thread to that one was the original thought behind it... the ''Why?'' of the weight. In the times I did participate in the other, it was more about what to do, etc... which is important, but I also needed to deal with the issues behind it. Telling me to ''just do _____'' doesn''t work for me. Of course, almost all threads about this subject will turn into a status report, but like Gypsy said, starting fresh helps realize how similar some of us are. I felt a bit out of the loop on the other thread because I didn''t do cardio every single day... it just felt like it wasn''t my place. Of course that doesn''t mean it isn''t for other people, and it should continue, but the issues I was hearing here touched home more than some of the ones on the other thread.

Keep doing what you''re doing! It''s working for a lot of people!

Yeah. I''m not to the point of excercising yet-- and some of the other members on here are in the same boat (though I am thrilled for those like Sumbride who have been attending the gym!). And they WHY of it is really big for me right now. I am planning to discuss it with my therapist for example tonight, and was going to update my thoughts on the ''why'' afterward on here-- to see if anything helps some of the others wrestling with the same or similar issues, and to get the input from those who have wrestled with them and overcome them. And since it''s a new start for everyone, I don''t feel... strange doing that. You know, randomly discussing my dating past, my relationship with my family, with food... with well... it all. If you guys do decide to come over here, you are, of course all welcome!

We will see what happens. I have asked the regular members to let me know what they want to do, regarding ending the original thread.

 

[Gypsy]

Date: 5/6/2008 1:42:50 PM
Author: sumbride
Yeah, there is a lot to deal with besides calories and cardio.

This weekend I was talking to my DH about something and I was fiddling with my rings which were really loose. (I was cold.) He said something about them being loose and about how he could tell that I''ve already lost a couple of pounds. I haven''t, but I appreciated the compliment. But then we started talking about what compliments were and weren''t ok. Pretty much anything his mother says is wrong, for example.

So I tried to explain to him why I liked hearing ''You look great'' but not when it''s followed up with ''wow! how much weight have you lost?'' because of the implication that I looked completely awful before. Of course, it all depends on who says it and why they said it and what''s behind it. I think one of the challenges I''ve always had with weight loss is that I get to a certain point and then I get uncomfortable because I''m getting too much attention. I don''t want people to ask me about it at the office, I don''t want people to really make comments about it.... it just, I don''t know... it''s better if it''s just for me. Unless it''s DH... he''s allowed to say anything, really, because I know it comes from love. But I''m really not even comfortable with my best friends commenting.

so this is a new issue to deal with. Anybody else feel this way?

No I TOTALLY feel that way. I get so much attention-- good for you: it was time, eh?... how much have you lost... you look great NOW.... Last time I lost weight our VP commented on it, and another co-worker mentioned that they read someplace that thinner women get better opportunities in business and that I was doing ''the right thing'' for my job future... WHAT???. And it all just drives me NUTS. I was actually just thinking about this because I''ve been watching my food since we started the thread, and taking metformin... so I expect in a couple of months to see some results, and I''m DREADING the ''compliments'' I just wish people would keep their observations to themselves. Drives me completely up the freaking wall.

 

[Loves Vintage]

I do think there should be two threads going if for no other reason than there are a lot of ladies on here in need of a lot of support. This thread has already taken on a life of its own and several have commented that it has become hard to follow, and that's the same comment that others had made about the original thread, so I think there's more than enough need for two threads.

Now, I do have to ask for some advice about myself

My first fitting is tonight. I've lost 8-10 lbs (fluctuates) since I purchased the dress off the rack. I'd love to lose 10 more, but the elopement is on June 5th. We are leaving on May 28. I have not been working out because I hate to and fill my time with everything else, so I called the trainers that I used to go to on Friday and booked an appointment for the following Saturday and then four days a week for the next three weeks, right up until a two days before our flight. This is hardcore training. They know my goal. The sessions are 50 minutes each. I foolishly forgot to eat breakfast before the Sat morning apptmt and just had water while I was training -- 40 mins into it, I HAD to stop, or I was going to get sick (and, by get sick, i mean, get sick, i just can't use any other word for it) right in the middle of the training area. Uggh. So, when I say hardcore, I mean hardcore.

Oh, and let's not anyone forget here. I am not a size 6 bride, looking to lose 10 lbs. I can honestly stand to take off 30-40. So, my question. I am starting to get stressed by this training schedule. There is a cardio component to it. I will speak with my trainer tomorrow and tell him we need to amp up the cardio because my main goal is weight loss, not muscle building, but I know I need to build muscle to burn fat, but what do I need to do, in this very short term, to lose some weight -- should I be doing pure cardio (on my treadclimber at home and saving lots of $$$) or should I be training b/c if I don't train, I still just might not do any cardio at home!

Sorry for rambling again!!! I think I've answered my own question. I should continue to train, but totally amp up the cardio, and always eat breakfast first!

 

[Laurenj915]

Date: 5/6/2008 2:22:06 PM
Author: Loves Vintage
I do think there should be two threads going if for no other reason than there are a lot of ladies on here in need of a lot of support. This thread has already taken on a life of its own and several have commented that it has become hard to follow, and that''s the same comment that others had made about the original thread, so I think there''s more than enough need for two threads.


Now, I do have to ask for some advice about myself

My first fitting is tonight. I''ve lost 8-10 lbs (fluctuates) since I purchased the dress off the rack. I''d love to lose 10 more, but the elopement is on June 5th. We are leaving on May 28. I have not been working out because I hate to and fill my time with everything else, so I called the trainers that I used to go to on Friday and booked an appointment for the following Saturday and then four days a week for the next three weeks, right up until a two days before our flight. This is hardcore training. They know my goal. The sessions are 50 minutes each. I foolishly forgot to eat breakfast before the Sat morning apptmt and just had water while I was training -- 40 mins into it, I HAD to stop, or I was going to get sick (and, by get sick, i mean, get sick, i just can''t use any other word for it) right in the middle of the training area. Uggh. So, when I say hardcore, I mean hardcore.


Oh, and let''s not anyone forget here. I am not a size 6 bride, looking to lose 10 lbs. I can honestly stand to take off 30-40. So, my question. I am starting to get stressed by this training schedule. There is a cardio component to it. I will speak with my trainer tomorrow and tell him we need to amp up the cardio because my main goal is weight loss, not muscle building, but I know I need to build muscle to burn fat, but what do I need to do, in this very short term, to lose some weight -- should I be doing pure cardio (on my treadclimber at home and saving lots of $$$) or should I be training b/c if I don''t train, I still just might not do any cardio at home!


Sorry for rambling again!!! I think I''ve answered my own question. I should continue to train, but totally amp up the cardio, and always eat breakfast first!

Yeah amping up your cardio will work. Just increasing your cardio time could give you and overuse type injury if you don''t increase very slowly. (that should be able 10% per week) Amping up your cardio should mean hardcore intervals. You can burn a whole lot of calories and tone if you alternate 2 minutes of all out cardio (running fast, on an incline, on a treadmill or jumping rope) with 4 minutes of intense lifting (working small and large muscles together, think lunges with a hammer curl or squats with a shoulder press). You will hate ever minute of it but you will only need to do about 20 extra minutes a day.

 

[Stephanie]

Re: Lorelei

I also think that there is a difference in the forums. Here, we can check in and out reading updates frequently and sometimes when I only have a few moments, I only read this forum. I rarely venture out of here until I can devote some time to reading other posts. Quite frankly, I rarely go into FFH. When I do go, I lurk through the WWT and kinda read about what people are eating (hello, I got introduced to Fiber One bars there. Yum!) so that I can try a few things. I also took the advice of many WWTers and joined sparkpeople.com. But keeping up with everything just became so daunting. So I lurk and post here every week or so when I notice something different about why my past week has been up or down. I think that the WWT thread should stay. It''s helpful for eating advice and exercise advice when someone reaches that point. Plus, your openings are always fantastic and very reassuring.

 

[Loves Vintage]

Date: 5/6/2008 2:53:47 PM
Author: Lauren1116

Date: 5/6/2008 2:22:06 PM
Author: Loves Vintage
I do think there should be two threads going if for no other reason than there are a lot of ladies on here in need of a lot of support. This thread has already taken on a life of its own and several have commented that it has become hard to follow, and that''s the same comment that others had made about the original thread, so I think there''s more than enough need for two threads.


Now, I do have to ask for some advice about myself

My first fitting is tonight. I''ve lost 8-10 lbs (fluctuates) since I purchased the dress off the rack. I''d love to lose 10 more, but the elopement is on June 5th. We are leaving on May 28. I have not been working out because I hate to and fill my time with everything else, so I called the trainers that I used to go to on Friday and booked an appointment for the following Saturday and then four days a week for the next three weeks, right up until a two days before our flight. This is hardcore training. They know my goal. The sessions are 50 minutes each. I foolishly forgot to eat breakfast before the Sat morning apptmt and just had water while I was training -- 40 mins into it, I HAD to stop, or I was going to get sick (and, by get sick, i mean, get sick, i just can''t use any other word for it) right in the middle of the training area. Uggh. So, when I say hardcore, I mean hardcore.


Oh, and let''s not anyone forget here. I am not a size 6 bride, looking to lose 10 lbs. I can honestly stand to take off 30-40. So, my question. I am starting to get stressed by this training schedule. There is a cardio component to it. I will speak with my trainer tomorrow and tell him we need to amp up the cardio because my main goal is weight loss, not muscle building, but I know I need to build muscle to burn fat, but what do I need to do, in this very short term, to lose some weight -- should I be doing pure cardio (on my treadclimber at home and saving lots of $$$) or should I be training b/c if I don''t train, I still just might not do any cardio at home!


Sorry for rambling again!!! I think I''ve answered my own question. I should continue to train, but totally amp up the cardio, and always eat breakfast first!

Yeah amping up your cardio will work. Just increasing your cardio time could give you and overuse type injury if you don''t increase very slowly. (that should be able 10% per week) Amping up your cardio should mean hardcore intervals. You can burn a whole lot of calories and tone if you alternate 2 minutes of all out cardio (running fast, on an incline, on a treadmill or jumping rope) with 4 minutes of intense lifting (working small and large muscles together, think lunges with a hammer curl or squats with a shoulder press). You will hate ever minute of it but you will only need to do about 20 extra minutes a day.

Hi Lauren - Thanks for your response! That is what they have me doing. Usually, it is intervals, but this morning, my new trainer, did not alternate to cardio so much, not sure why, but I will surely discuss with him tomorrow early a.m. And, they are usually big on working two different muscle groups at the same time, except today I mentioned that I was concerned my poor muscles would never have time to recover with this intense training. My abs are still hurting today from Saturday!! So, he decided to focus on upper body only today, and lower body tomorrow. We may have to talk about this tomorrow too. There''s no time to be a wastin''!

 

[Courtneylub]

I agree with the threads just being a different. When I first went to check out the WWT, the first page or so was everyone saying hi and wishing everyone well. I admit I just skimmed it, but I didn''t see any specifics on dieting or exercise. Also, I''m also more familiar with the posters in BWW and I usually just lurke around here. I feel like if I''d started in the WWT closer to when it began, I''d love it!

 

[somethingshiny]

Hi, all you BWW WWTers! I just found out about this thread today. And while it doesn''t specifically fit my needs, I wanted to wish you all good luck and good health!