Fat and 40 !! Major help needed please - Page 5 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

John · 10-03-2006, 07:08 PM

to both of you, well done.

Karen · 12-03-2006, 09:53 AM

Thanks, we will get there however long it takes

Shy · 12-03-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Karen43UK

Woohoo, Ive lost a stone and 1lb !!!!!!!!!!
Its sooooo good to see the scales go down, slowly but surely and my motivation gets a boost which is great.
I cant even notice I have lost a stone yet, but I feel better and know it has done me good.
Thanks again for the help everyone, my journey is continuing on the downward spiral

That is excellent news Karen! Congratulations on your success:beer1:

Motivation is really important and what better motivator is there than to see great results with your own eyes! Your posts are very encouraging.

Having done some reading, this week I swapped white bread, rice and pasta for brown. I didn't think i'd get on with it as well as I have been. I got my italian friend whose a chef to try the brown pasta with me when I was eating it for the first time the other day. I really didn't think he'd go for it but the totally clean plate, cheeky smile and second helping was a good sign he enjoyed it as much as I did.

I've spent 4.5 hours in the gym this weekend and really enjoyed it. I'd not felt any aching for a few days after the last few sessions. A sure sign I'm getting fitter but i'm a bit of a 'no pain, no gain' kind of girl! After my sessions this weekend, i think i've put a stop to my no pain period. I'm aching a little now so i'm sure by tomorrow i'll be aching good and proper!:lift:

Here's to your continued achievements and reaching all of your goals.
Looking forward to reading more updates soon.
Shy

Karen · 12-03-2006, 08:54 PM

I was like you when I first tried brown rice, didn't think I would like it, but infact prefer it to white. I don't really eat pasta as its not on my fave list of things, but will try brown next time I do.

That was a good amount of time to spend in the gym, no wonder you are aching. It does become pretty addictive though, which is something I never thought I would hear myself say

Please keep us informed of your progress too, I think reading anyones story helps to motivate and gives us all a boost when we need it.

karen

Tatyana · 20-03-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Karen

Ty everyone for the great encouragement.

Peg, I didnt know that about dress sizes but will try a smaller size when I lose another 1lb and let you know if it works for me

I don't have a cheat day so much, but on a sunday I always have a roast dinner with the works and find that keeps me happy for the rest of the week. I figure while I am still so motivated and happy doing as I am, I wont tempt myself with cheats. I worry that if I start having one thing I fancy then I will want more - especially if its the "evil chocolate" and for me I think it is best to eliminate it for now.

I will keep you all updated. Thank you again for the support

Karen

Hey Karen,
Choc does not have to be 'evil', in fact there is a substance in choc that has been found to be a fat burner!

I do need my choc fix so here are a few of my 'cheats'

10 g cocoa
Hot water
Splenda
10 ml soya milk (optional) or skimmed milk
Voila-hot choc!

100 g soya yogurt or fat free yogurt
Scoop choc whey protein
10 g cocoa (optional)
I also sometimes just mix choc whey protein with little water into a paste and add a bit of extra cocoa

OR
40 g oats
100 ml soya milk
50-100 ml water
Cook
scoop choc whey
10 g cocoa
Presto-choco breakfast oats!

I also have a few recipes for choc flapjacks/protein bars and brownies I will post, most of these are acceptable earlier in the day.

Hey, this is all about life long diet changes you can live with IMO, why deny yourself some of the simple pleasures in life. I am also trying to find the old fashion baker's choc with no sugar, I have been known to eat that!

Respect

T

Shy · 22-03-2006, 08:12 AM

Great choc tips Tatyana!

I've seen some pictures of you on another thread 'Taty the fatty'. Your progress is amazing and very inspirational. Hearing peoples stories and gaining ideas and tips is brilliant. Actually seeing before and after pics is wicked. It made we want to get tothe gym right now:lift: ......except i'm at work at the moment!

How long did it take you to lose the weight all in all?

I'm blown away by the change shown. Would be great if I could get some tips from you sometime.

Here's to you Tatyana :beer1: :cheer2:

Shy xxx

Karen · 25-03-2006, 10:37 AM

Hi Tatyana,

I tried the oats with whey protein and its really nice

I am still losing weight, averaging 1 - 2lbs a week so am really pleased. I have gone down 1 and in some cases 2 dress sizes and feel so much better, which helps keep my motivation.

Good luck with your op

Karen

10-03-2006, 07:08 PM	#61 (permalink)
John EFBB Winner Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,245	good effort to both of you, well done. __________________ *“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”*

12-03-2006, 09:53 AM	#62 (permalink)
Karen Gym Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 189	Thanks, we will get there however long it takes

12-03-2006, 08:54 PM	#64 (permalink)
Karen Gym Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 189	I was like you when I first tried brown rice, didn't think I would like it, but infact prefer it to white. I don't really eat pasta as its not on my fave list of things, but will try brown next time I do. That was a good amount of time to spend in the gym, no wonder you are aching. It does become pretty addictive though, which is something I never thought I would hear myself say Please keep us informed of your progress too, I think reading anyones story helps to motivate and gives us all a boost when we need it. karen

22-03-2006, 08:12 AM	#66 (permalink)
Shy Newbie Trainer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 12	Great choc tips Tatyana! I've seen some pictures of you on another thread 'Taty the fatty'. Your progress is amazing and very inspirational. Hearing peoples stories and gaining ideas and tips is brilliant. Actually seeing before and after pics is wicked. It made we want to get tothe gym right now:lift: ......except i'm at work at the moment! How long did it take you to lose the weight all in all? I'm blown away by the change shown. Would be great if I could get some tips from you sometime. Here's to you Tatyana :beer1: :cheer2: Shy xxx

25-03-2006, 10:37 AM	#67 (permalink)
Karen Gym Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 189	Hi Tatyana, I tried the oats with whey protein and its really nice I am still losing weight, averaging 1 - 2lbs a week so am really pleased. I have gone down 1 and in some cases 2 dress sizes and feel so much better, which helps keep my motivation. Good luck with your op Karen