Last 15 pounds and lost...

[TheNewSusie 471]

Hey all, so I'm down 90 pounds. I bounce from 161-164 and I really want to see my numbers of 145-150. I'm 5'6", so that would be normal for me. Wondering if I should Protein and liquid diet it for a week to jump start myself? I eat extremely low carb 20-30 day, sometimes I exercise , I work in a restaurant 6 days a week and I get worn out! I'd love some tips or tricks and motivation to get me where I need to be. Ready for my LBL in June! -Susie

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

I am 2 + years out and recently gained 10 lbs (since last fall). So I am now working very hard to get them off (and it's much harder to lose it now!). But I have two recommendations....first, consider getting a FitBit....it's a high tech pedometer and for me it's very motivational because I see how I move compared to a few other people I know....and I am always in 4th place out of 6....but I don't slack off anymore because it holds me accountable and I like seeing my progress there. Second, is try the 5:2 diet. It isn't fast but it is very manageable for the rest of your life.

Good luck!

[TheNewSusie 471]

I am 2 + years out and recently gained 10 lbs (since last fall). So I am now working very hard to get them off (and it's much harder to lose it now!). But I have two recommendations....first, consider getting a FitBit....it's a high tech pedometer and for me it's very motivational because I see how I move compared to a few other people I know....and I am always in 4th place out of 6....but I don't slack off anymore because it holds me accountable and I like seeing my progress there. Second, is try the 5:2 diet. It isn't fast but it is very manageable for the rest of your life. Good luck!

Thanks for your reply queen. I've tried 5:2 but since I'm a type one diabetic, I couldn't do it because my BS always dropped on fast days and I ended up being sick each time. I do have a fitbit, thanx for the tip.

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

I am 2 + years out and recently gained 10 lbs (since last fall). So I am now working very hard to get them off (and it's much harder to lose it now!). But I have two recommendations....first, consider getting a FitBit....it's a high tech pedometer and for me it's very motivational because I see how I move compared to a few other people I know....and I am always in 4th place out of 6....but I don't slack off anymore because it holds me accountable and I like seeing my progress there. Second, is try the 5:2 diet. It isn't fast but it is very manageable for the rest of your life. Good luck!

Thanks for your reply queen. I've tried 5:2 but since I'm a type one diabetic, I couldn't do it because my BS always dropped on fast days and I ended up being sick each time. I do have a fitbit, thanx for the tip.

Hi again....if you want to be a FitBit friend (if you work in a restaurant you will probably beat the pants off of me) anyway, send me an email at sharene@klein.org

[TheNewSusie 471]

Thank you

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I am 5'5" - I lost 150# to get to my initial goal of 158 in 14 months. The last bit I got off by switching to High Intensity Interval training for working out. Google it - it is amazing and really shifted things for me. Due to bad knees, I used a spinning bike instead of sprinting, but it got me over the goal line.

I stablized at 158 for about 6 months... but gained a couple of pounds and was hanging out at about 162 due to just too many fun times last summer. I started dating... that was a learning experience on how to go "out" and not gain weight. anyway, that is when I went on 5:2 and amazingly lost down to 150 in about a month including while on vacation! I think the fact that my weight had been stable for awhile helped with that working so well. I understand that you can't do 5:2, but I am suggesting that perhaps your body needs a break from weight loss - if higher intensity working out doesn't help time might be the answer.

I had plastics in October and he removed 5.5# of skin. that did not show up on the scale due to swelling and in fact I bounced up a bit in weight and took awhile to get back to 150. i am now more like 145-148 range.

Anyway, I guess my main point is that goal is really just a step in the journey. Those last pounds are hard to get off and sometimes it may be your body and mind telling you where it is happy. Sometimes, switching stuff up like your exercise routine is just the ticket. I used to do food service and I bet your body is really really used to that endurance kind of thing and so more hours on the treadmill wont help. This is why I think HIIT might make a difference.

[TheNewSusie 471]

I am 5'5" - I lost 150# to get to my initial goal of 158 in 14 months. The last bit I got off by switching to High Intensity Interval training for working out. Google it - it is amazing and really shifted things for me. Due to bad knees, I used a spinning bike instead of sprinting, but it got me over the goal line. I stablized at 158 for about 6 months... but gained a couple of pounds and was hanging out at about 162 due to just too many fun times last summer. I started dating... that was a learning experience on how to go "out" and not gain weight. anyway, that is when I went on 5:2 and amazingly lost down to 150 in about a month including while on vacation! I think the fact that my weight had been stable for awhile helped with that working so well. I understand that you can't do 5:2, but I am suggesting that perhaps your body needs a break from weight loss - if higher intensity working out doesn't help time might be the answer. I had plastics in October and he removed 5.5# of skin. that did not show up on the scale due to swelling and in fact I bounced up a bit in weight and took awhile to get back to 150. i am now more like 145-148 range. Anyway, I guess my main point is that goal is really just a step in the journey. Those last pounds are hard to get off and sometimes it may be your body and mind telling you where it is happy. Sometimes, switching stuff up like your exercise routine is just the ticket. I used to do food service and I bet your body is really really used to that endurance kind of thing and so more hours on the treadmill wont help. This is why I think HIIT might make a difference.

Thank u!! Sounds like something I need. I will definitely look into that and I want to start weight training as well. Great tips!