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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

My friend that was going to help me with my fitness changes has been told by his wife he can't help me..

anyway, I am looking for someone that I can double check my routine out with.. as I have a minimum of 6 stone to lose but I want to get fitter and stronger and losing weight and toning up be a side effect..

now I currently have a foot injury so my planned walking this week can't happen but..

or is their a local lady that fancies being a fitness partner.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To be honest with that much weight to lose I'd seek slightly more expert advice than you will find on a swinging forum.

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

Go to your GP. I know up here if you have 5+ stone to lose, the doctor can "prescribe" gym membership, which comes with the support of a dietician, and the gym staff who are trained to help. Its always good to get a GP check before starting any new exercise programme anyway.

I lost 16.5 stones over the last 3 years, it takes time, effort and determination. I did it on my own for a start, doing fitness dvds at home because I was so ashamed of my size that I would never have gone to the gym... but for the last 18 months, I've been a regular at my gym, and love it!

Make little changes and don't try to rush.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I disagree. If you are that overweight, sensible eating and some exercise will mean the weight will cone off easily at the start, but give it s month. It's harder to lose once you're near your ideal weight. Write everything down you eat so you don't forget the odd snack and look at where changes can be made. Switch to at least semi skimmed milk if you haven't already. No sugar in brews if you drink them. no sugary drinks. Eat plenty of fruit and veg with lunch and dinner. Portion size is you fist of meat and your flat hand for fish. So load up on boiled or steamed veg.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Go to your GP. I know up here if you have 5+ stone to lose, the doctor can "prescribe" gym membership, which comes with the support of a dietician, and the gym staff who are trained to help. Its always good to get a GP check before starting any new exercise programme anyway.

I lost 16.5 stones over the last 3 years, it takes time, effort and determination. I did it on my own for a start, doing fitness dvds at home because I was so ashamed of my size that I would never have gone to the gym... but for the last 18 months, I've been a regular at my gym, and love it!

Make little changes and don't try to rush."

That's interesting...might see if they do that in my area. Have been going to the gym, but can't really afford a personal trainer too so could do with a point in the right direction for stuff that will actually help with weight loss rather than hoping I'm doing the right things!

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By *adybee77Woman
over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)


"Go to your GP. I know up here if you have 5+ stone to lose, the doctor can "prescribe" gym membership, which comes with the support of a dietician, and the gym staff who are trained to help. Its always good to get a GP check before starting any new exercise programme anyway.

I lost 16.5 stones over the last 3 years, it takes time, effort and determination. I did it on my own for a start, doing fitness dvds at home because I was so ashamed of my size that I would never have gone to the gym... but for the last 18 months, I've been a regular at my gym, and love it!

Make little changes and don't try to rush.

That's interesting...might see if they do that in my area. Have been going to the gym, but can't really afford a personal trainer too so could do with a point in the right direction for stuff that will actually help with weight loss rather than hoping I'm doing the right things!"

Are there not people at your gym that can help? Ask their advice. My gym has trained staff on hand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My friend that was going to help me with my fitness changes has been told by his wife he can't help me..

anyway, I am looking for someone that I can double check my routine out with.. as I have a minimum of 6 stone to lose but I want to get fitter and stronger and losing weight and toning up be a side effect..

now I currently have a foot injury so my planned walking this week can't happen but..

or is their a local lady that fancies being a fitness partner.

"

Im a sports and nutrition writer its my actual job.

How much sugar do you eat?

Do you eat lots of saturated fats? Crisps..chips etc..etc..

Ben xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I disagree. If you are that overweight, sensible eating and some exercise will mean the weight will cone off easily at the start, but give it s month. It's harder to lose once you're near your ideal weight. Write everything down you eat so you don't forget the odd snack and look at where changes can be made. Switch to at least semi skimmed milk if you haven't already. No sugar in brews if you drink them. no sugary drinks. Eat plenty of fruit and veg with lunch and dinner. Portion size is you fist of meat and your flat hand for fish. So load up on boiled or steamed veg. "

Sustainable weight loss is much harder when you are overweight than people seem to think...I've lost weight several times and put it back on almost as quickly as I've lost it. Losing it isn't too hard - keeping it off can be and when you struggle to keep it off you can lose motivation too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Go to your GP. I know up here if you have 5+ stone to lose, the doctor can "prescribe" gym membership, which comes with the support of a dietician, and the gym staff who are trained to help. Its always good to get a GP check before starting any new exercise programme anyway.

I lost 16.5 stones over the last 3 years, it takes time, effort and determination. I did it on my own for a start, doing fitness dvds at home because I was so ashamed of my size that I would never have gone to the gym... but for the last 18 months, I've been a regular at my gym, and love it!

Make little changes and don't try to rush.

That's interesting...might see if they do that in my area. Have been going to the gym, but can't really afford a personal trainer too so could do with a point in the right direction for stuff that will actually help with weight loss rather than hoping I'm doing the right things!

Are there not people at your gym that can help? Ask their advice. My gym has trained staff on hand."

For a fee yes, but I haven't got enough money to pay for membership and a trainer unfortunately

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can give me your exercise programme. I'll look over it.

It's my job

Glad to help.

Take the nutrition advice from thump too

We should both be able to put you on the right path

Xx

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I have just got six months free membership at my local gym for everything; classes, gym and swimming. This was done via my GP.

I have lost eight stones by not eating three groups of carbs; flour, potatoes and rice and have done that for five years. Don't be afraid of saturated if you decide not to eat carbs as you need to get your energy from somewhere. Google ketosis (NOT to be confused with ketoacidosis) and gluconeogenesis.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

fasted morning cardio is good for cutting weight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cut out carbs like potatoes, bread pasta and anything sugary and get some dogs walking my 4 2/3 times a day is great exercise

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Go to your GP. I know up here if you have 5+ stone to lose, the doctor can "prescribe" gym membership, which comes with the support of a dietician, and the gym staff who are trained to help. Its always good to get a GP check before starting any new exercise programme anyway.

I lost 16.5 stones over the last 3 years, it takes time, effort and determination. I did it on my own for a start, doing fitness dvds at home because I was so ashamed of my size that I would never have gone to the gym... but for the last 18 months, I've been a regular at my gym, and love it!

Make little changes and don't try to rush."

A massive well done to you, that is a huge achievement and you look great in your photos

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

id mix in some weight training aswell

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I already get free gym membership but I was getting better results from the help from here.

I won't cut a food group out as that just leads to it. I write my own programmes and just had someone checking them for me.. I dislike being spoken to at the gym... As people just assume I don't know what I am doing. And 5 stone isn't loads to lose... Done it many times before.. I just let it slip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I already get free gym membership but I was getting better results from the help from here.

I won't cut a food group out as that just leads to it. I write my own programmes and just had someone checking them for me.. I dislike being spoken to at the gym... As people just assume I don't know what I am doing. And 5 stone isn't loads to lose... Done it many times before.. I just let it slip. "

You sound like ypu know what your doing Calli, sending lots of support and just take each day at a time and if you slip up so what

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Well I'm not beating myself up.. had lost 5 put on 7... but that was after 2 very bad break up and severe depression. I have to be careful as I am prone to eating disorders and can easily get to fixated the other way..

I just want to try walking and running and not on the treadmill... And I am not used to that a normally swim or cycle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

whatever form of cardio you do. try it in the morning fasted

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By *oe_Steve_NWestCouple
over a year ago

Bolton

You don't need to do anything dead drastic - just eat right and walk where possible - the fact that you want to make changes is already a step in the right direction, good luck, Z

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seriously.

I always say you csn eat whatever you want as long as you exercise.

Fat by itself does not make you fat.

Sugar +no exercise does.

Sorry for typos..on my phone.

Dont drsstically cut out carbs. Youll body crash. Gradually do it.

Seriously. Cut out thr sugar and youll lose weight fast. Even if you dont exercise.

Ben xx

Ben xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"whatever form of cardio you do. try it in the morning fasted"

Fasted training is fantastic and i am a huge advocate of it, but my understanding was that for it to be safe you needed a reasonably large fitness base?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Worth asking at your gym for them to set you out a program, doesn't cost anything and least then exercises will be tailed to you. When I first joined I had one stuck to it and was very happy with results. Good luck with it

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"whatever form of cardio you do. try it in the morning fasted"

being that I have a problem with blood sugars that would not be advisable for me..

I know for me eating little and often works.. I just want to be running 10k by my birthday which is in December..

I maybe a big girl but actually very active and quite good fitness wise..

my problem is motivation and food obsessions... Be it refusing to eat, eating to much.. making myself sick... I get too fixated

so I have to make it about something else..

So I plan fitness stuff.. and try not to think about the food side to much

I just make sure I never let myself get hungry.. as that is fatal for me.. as I will go raid the fridge.

But thanks... My gym is prescribed to me but I don't like the staff.. they keep ignoring things I know and need excluding..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

ah right. my bad

if ur diabetic maybe its the nutritional side of things that need some specialized tweeking

good diet and training programs are a dime a dozen these days. like you said people just need the motivation and determination to stick at it

consistency is key

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"ah right. my bad

if ur diabetic maybe its the nutritional side of things that need some specialized tweeking

good diet and training programs are a dime a dozen these days. like you said people just need the motivation and determination to stick at it

consistency is key"

not diabetic.. but just an imbalance.. I've managed it all my life.. mixed with my anemia means fasting is out..

I know my worst faux par is eating late at night.

I refuse to be fat at forty though and after some lovely comments about my weight gain I have decided rather than sit and moan to take away the ability for them to comment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I say bravo to you for trying first of all. Second of all, maybe your gym has a class like body conditioning or something that you'll like to take. You get to know the people in the class week after week. I did a lot of classes to find out which ones I like and I've never been one to like the gym too much but I love these classes. I also used to do weight watchers and found that they have a great way of explaining it all...I don't go to them anymore but I still follow a lot of their ways. Also, ditch the sodas if you drink (even diet) cook as much of your own food as possible, avoid the crap...we all know what crap is, and treat yourself one day a week or every other. You can eat what you want but in moderation. I also cut out a lot of carbs but not all b/c I think you need some of them.

Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What you eat is the biggest single influence on your size and shape. If you eat well and train ok you'll progress, if you eat crap and train ok you'll not see half the benefits - if you can't catch it or grow it then don't eat it! (Done it all before doing it again now)

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"I have just got six months free membership at my local gym for everything; classes, gym and swimming. This was done via my GP.

I have lost eight stones by not eating three groups of carbs; flour, potatoes and rice and have done that for five years. Don't be afraid of saturated if you decide not to eat carbs as you need to get your energy from somewhere. Google ketosis (NOT to be confused with ketoacidosis) and gluconeogenesis. "

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Seriously.

I always say you csn eat whatever you want as long as you exercise.

Fat by itself does not make you fat.

Sugar +no exercise does.

Sorry for typos..on my phone.

Dont drsstically cut out carbs. Youll body crash. Gradually do it.

Seriously. Cut out thr sugar and youll lose weight fast. Even if you dont exercise.

Ben xx

Ben xx"

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I lost all my weight with weight watchers but currently struggling with food fixation.

I like my step class.. I like aqua and swimming... Love burlesque class.. but mostly it's me and my music playlist..

I just want someone that will check over my plan and just suggest changes here and there.

I prefer to be outside.. hence walking and cycling... But I find my body adjusts very quickly to a regime and I have to also not that bored.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

boredom is a killer for me. I just try to not think of it as boring but making me healthier. I've also stopped fixating on numbers on a scale or a target and try to focus on how my clothes are feeling, how I feel in myself.

And watch the hot guys parade around too helps! lol

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me."

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory. "

Such as?

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory. "
Very true! We used to be "educated" that fat was our biggest enemy whereas sugar and other simple carbs are the real culprit.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory.

Such as?"
Sexybrain, not all of us are born with super fit, athletic body like yours. For us lesser mortals we need to cut out carbs. xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory. Very true! We used to be "educated" that fat was our biggest enemy whereas sugar and other simple carbs are the real culprit. "

Calories are peoples biggest enemy when it comes to fat loss - not fat, not sugars, not carbs, if you burn up more calories than you're eating then you will lose weight - the universal laws of thermodynamics do not change just because a person likes sweeties.

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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago

Bedworth

I love WW, lost 5 stone on it about 10 years ago. Sadly put it all back on when I quit smoking though. I tried again and last year I'd lost 2 stone and was doing great but cancelled my membership and gym membership after getting an enormous vet bill, just couldn't afford it. Once again I put all the weight back on.

I've been thinking of trying again but maybe slimming world this time.

Maybe we can help motivate each other

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory. Very true! We used to be "educated" that fat was our biggest enemy whereas sugar and other simple carbs are the real culprit.

Calories are peoples biggest enemy when it comes to fat loss - not fat, not sugars, not carbs, if you burn up more calories than you're eating then you will lose weight - the universal laws of thermodynamics do not change just because a person likes sweeties."

Not entirely true, I am afraid and the sugar (carobhydrate) crave is the real reason why people gain and regain the weight. Also many people do not "recognise" the hidden carbs.

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory.

Such as?"

Check out Gary Taubes. When I'm not on my phone, I'll dig out the links if you want me to send them to you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Sexybrain, not all of us are born with super fit, athletic body like yours. For us lesser mortals we need to cut out carbs. xx"

Thankyou, but its not as though I've never been overweight myself before. If someone is in particular need of weight loss for health reasons then I would thoroughly recommend that they take their GPs advice first and foremost, but with regards to the process of fat loss for most people I think you'll find its a lot simpler than you realise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Weight loss = calories in vs calories out, why people feel the need to overcomplicate this incredibly simple concept is beyond me.

There is a huge amount of evidence that does not support this theory.

Such as?

Check out Gary Taubes. When I'm not on my phone, I'll dig out the links if you want me to send them to you. "

I thought I'd read the name Gary Taubes before - I'm not massively familiar with his work but do know that Alan Aragon, a highly respected nutritionist isn't a fan of his research.

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