Weight Loss Help - South Milwaukee,WI

I ditto the Weight Watchers comments. I have the same struggles. Actually sitting down and writing out what I am eating makes such a huge difference. I have to write down everything and keep track...down to the cheeto I steal off my kids plates. Those things add up fast. The meetings are awesome and they dont make you feel shameful when you do gain a pound or two. Good Luck~

The only thing that has EVER worked for me is running. I have to admit that I really hate it, but it works. I bought a nice jogging stroller & I only have one child, so it's easy for me to get out for a run with her. Good luck!

You can always try Weight Watchers. Thats what i'm going through now. I thought i was eating well (Not saying that you're not) but when i started with weight watchers i plotted out a couple of days on the points system found out that in two days i had a third days worth of food injested. Once i started really following the plan the weight has been coming off. I would consider something like this it's a good plan to keep you on track and with the meetings good support.

Ok, so I just typed a HUGE response to you & lost it so now I have to start over, ugh!
Walking if that's all you're doing isn't going to cut it. You need to change up your routine. If you're already walking everyday, it shouldn't be hard for you.
Your body is in a rut because you're doing the same thing, everyday. You need to add a variety of cardio & weights to see results.
If you walk outside, try walking up big hills, find a big flight of stairs, do 1 at a time or 2 at a time, bike, jump rope. Jogging/running is excellent if you can. Do interval training. Start out slow until you can increase your time. So walk for 5min, jog for 2min & just keep alteranting.
If you walk on a treadmill, try the interval jogging/running on that. Or, walk on the highest incline for 5min, turn around & walk backwards for 2min & keep alternating.
Add 3-5lb weight workouts to tone your body. I have a pilates video that has pilates with weights.
There's sooo much you can do. Are you doing crunches & push-ups?
Everytime you're at the grocery store, grab a Shape or Fitness mag, there's always ideas in there. Go look at videos & find one that will suit your needs.
I just quick went on-line & found this article that actually talks about everything I already said:

So you want the bottom line: Which cardio exercise will fat-bust the best?

"Running is the best option for calorie burning, in my opinion," says Niki Kimbrough, personal fitness expert with Bally Total Fitness. "Whether it's outside or on a treadmill, it's the best exercise because you're burning calories and you're strengthening your legs and heart -- it'll get you nice and lean."

Beginners should start with 20 minutes, explains Kimbrough, and work their way up.

"It takes about 20 minutes for your body to get going, and then your body starts to kick it to another level," says Kimbrough. "Ideally, you want to run for about 30 or 45 minutes."

For those with bad knees, Kimbrough recommends the elliptical machine as a good second choice.

In case running isn't your game, Kravitz takes another track.

"I really feel the most important message is to chose a cardio modality or modalities that you like," says Kravitz. "Because in the final outcome, if a person enjoys a mode of exercise, that is what all research shows they will choose."

Splitting It Up
While it may not be the fastest way to a body built for the beach, splitting up your cardio exercise still has its benefits.

"In order to achieve the best results, and also in order to maintain a healthy heart, it is best to not split up your cardio workouts," says Austin. "You need the consistency of 20 minutes or more of an elevated pulse to ensure great results. However, something is better than nothing. If all the time you have is 10 minutes or even five minutes, it is better than sitting still; you will still be garnished benefits and lose weight."

Kick Up Your Cardio
Let's be honest -- cardio exercise can get boring after awhile. How can you jazz it up and make it interesting again? The experts recommend never letting it get stale in the first place.

"I believe you should do different types of cardio exercises during the course of a week, if possible," says Austin. "The thing to remember is that too much repetition will fatiguefatigue muscles and you will plateau, which will slow your results down. By adding variety to your workouts you give muscle groups a chance to recover on their days off and you can maintain a steady progress."

Kravitz agrees with adding options to cardio exercise.

"Vary the mode, vary the place you train, vary the workout, vary the time of day, vary the intensity of the workout, vary the duration -- vary, vary, vary," says Kravitz. "That is what I have found to work the best for exercise compliance."

Before starting a new exercise program, it is important to have a discussion with your doctor about types and levels of activity. Your doctor can advise on any limitations or restrictions you may have.

Hope this helped & please keep me posted on your progress, I'd love to hear if it worked!

P.

Once my second "baby" got to be 2 years old, I decided I needed some help with weight loss. I have been doing Weight Watchers for about 6 months and have lost 34 pounds. The plan is generally easy, and I like the support of the meetings. The most economical way to do it is to purchase the monthly pass for $40.
Best of luck to you.

I hope you find what works for you. I am in the same boat as you. Nothing I do helps. Good Luck!!!

A.,

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It's great you walk two miles a day and are eating well. However, I totally agree with Pam. For instance, if you are working out 4 days a week, it is best to do something totally different each day. Resistance excercises (ideally twice a week) are important to build muscle and bone density. I have lifted weights in the past, but am currently just doing yoga. If you want to walk instead of run, incorporate more hills into your path. You burn about the same amount of calories whether you walk or run one mile (about 100).If it were me, I would slowly double the number of miles that you are walking while doing more hills and trying to walk at a faster pace. In addition to that I would try some other excerises during the week. Try to do some basic back and abdominal excercises as well as stretches each time you excercise. Here is an example of a week's activity:

Day 1: 35-40 min on the elliptical or running with a heart rate 155-165 (depending on your age & condition)
Day 2: 60 min of challenging yoga
Day 3: 40 min of alternating excersices (example: 15 min on stairs, 15 min on bike, 10 min walking an incline)
Day 4: 35-45 min of interval excerisising - 5 minutes intense (nearing maximum heartrate), then 2 minutes slower for recovery; or 8 minutes intense then 3 minutes slower. You could run, do elliptical, walk on an inclined treadmill, do stairs, bike, etc.

The goal would be to aim for at least 4 workouts a week, not including walking. I would incorporate the walking in addition to these types of exercises if you want to see results. I personally love walking, but it's more of a help in maintaining weight than losing weight. Once we get older, staying fit is not easy! Diet changes are important, but we also need to do the hard work (excercises) to stay in shape and burn more calories as our metabolisms slow down. You can do this if you just commit to it for your well-being! Best of luck, it's not easy for any of us!

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I echo those who recommend Weight Watchers. What I also like about it is I don't have time to go through the whole grocery store looking for new items or pouring through cookbooks to keep my diet interesting. At the group meetings, people are always mentioning new products or recipes that I haven't seen or thought about. So next time I go to the store I can pick up something new to try without having to look at everything.

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Hi A.! I am not a personal trainer..but I lead a fairly healthy life and monitor my weight constantly. I am currently pregnant with our third child and still exercising avidly...this is my advice: It's a simple equation...calories in has to equal calories burned, or you gain weight. If you aren't burning every calorie you are using in some way...you will put on weight. Could you cut your portion sizes at meals?? Make sure you're eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. Apples and berries are well-known "fat-burning" foods. Also, try to increase your two miles to three, and maybe up the speed a little bit. You could also wear a pedometer to see how many steps you are taking on a daily basis. If NOTHING works, I would continue to ask the doctor...I know there are some things (like a thyroid problem, for example) that can cause you to have problems losing weight. GOod luck!

I am a huge fan of Weight Watchers, it's a way of life more than a diet. You learn how things add up and portion sizes. If you schedule is hectic or you do not need the support of group meetings, they offer online classes.

Some WW locations offer either Mommy and me classes or what I did was go to a 8am Saturday meeting while my husband was home, I enjoyed the meetings. You feel like you are not the only person on earth "fighting" food, and the support and ideas are great!!

Good luck!

I recommend THE FIRM. It's a video series you can buy on line. It comes with a step / incline system and you need to get some hand weights (easily found at Target). You need to increase the intensity of your workout, and I know that is hard with 3 kids. The FIRM will kick your tush the first times you do it ... go at it slowly. But, it's something you can do at home, with your kids on the couch reading, or in the evening when your partner is around to watch them. Honestly, it gets results. Google it!

Good topic.

I feel your pain. I worked out for a year. 1 hour at a time, 5 days a week, taking cardiokick, BodyPump and Spinning classes. No weightloss. However, I felt better and more flexible. Still, the pain of all that work without even dropping a pant size is frusterating. I eat healthy too, and I don't drink coffee or pop so you think I would have dropped SOMETHING, but not a pound. I even went to the Dr. too, and they said, "Give it time." I was not satisfied with that answer, so I sort of gave up. I still eat the same, but I don't work out as often as I should...but still, staying the same. Anyway, just thought I'd let you know you're not the only one that is struggling with this. :)

I also feel your pain. I have about 10-15 pounds I'd like to lose yet. I struggled with working out. I love spinning, but found that I was working way too hard in class. I hired a personal trainer to kick my ass. After 8 sessions, I have stellar looking arms and my mid-section is looking better as well. By the time I'm done my trainer said I'll look like a fitness model. Granted, she's not cheap, but then anything worth it usually has a price.

I agree that running is a great calorie burner. If you have time to walk the 2 miles per day try running. Maybe you'll have time to run 4 miles.

J.

I did weight watchers online last year and lost around 40 lbs. They have cool family friendly recipes and chat rooms. Also your doc can hook you up with a nutritionist to help you. I tried doc prescribed phentermine but it made me jittery and moody.

I would recommend Weight Watchers. I am currently going now (I've lost all my baby weight plus some) and I love it. They teach you how to eat well and lose the weight. You also make a lot of good support friends that will help you along.