Dieting

[partofme]

So I've been on a diet for a few months now. Basically I've cut down to eating a very low calorie lunch and a moderate dinner. I started maybe around last August or September maybe and I've lost thirty pounds. The problem I'm having now is doing the same thing is only maintaining my current weight and I'm not sure I can cut more. What I really need to do is exercise more. I already do on the weekends but during the work week I have very little time to do it consistently.

What experience have you guys had with weight and dieting?

[Multiplum]

I'm 22.

[The Drunk Girl]

So I've been on a diet for a few months now. Basically I've cut down to eating a very low calorie lunch and a moderate dinner. I started maybe around last August or September maybe and I've lost thirty pounds. The problem I'm having now is doing the same thing is only maintaining my current weight and I'm not sure I can cut more. What I really need to do is exercise more. I already do on the weekends but during the work week I have very little time to do it consistently.

What experience have you guys had with weight and dieting?


I never have really dieted before in the past, but there have been times that I cut back on certain foods and beverages.

I was always pretty active playing basketball through school but I was never super skinny. I was in shape and had a lot more muscle weight than I do now. My first year of college I put on A LOT of weight even considering me playing intramural ball. I got up to 180-185 :tape:

Then I came home and worked in a factory for a little bit and then became a CNA. When I took on that job I was working an average of 60-70 hours a week and got down to 125-130. Eventually, I burnt myself out on working that many hours (I went to full-time...no overtime) and maintained a "good weight" until TDG and I moved in together :lol: I'm still not "fat" but I wouldn't mind to get rid of my pooch.

I'm sure if I cut out all the beer I could lose a good amount of weight easily. Along with that and getting half as active as I used to be I would think I would be alright.

(Do you drink a lot of soda? I once cut myself back to one pop a week and lost 10 pounds in a week and a half).

[partofme]

I never have really dieted before in the past, but there have been times that I cut back on certain foods and beverages.

I was always pretty active playing basketball through school but I was never super skinny. I was in shape and had a lot more muscle weight than I do now. My first year of college I put on A LOT of weight even considering me playing intramural ball. I got up to 180-185 :tape:

Then I came home and worked in a factory for a little bit and then became a CNA. When I took on that job I was working an average of 60-70 hours a week and got down to 125-130. Eventually, I burnt myself out on working that many hours (I went to full-time...no overtime) and maintained a "good weight" until TDG and I moved in together :lol: I'm still not "fat" but I wouldn't mind to get rid of my pooch.

I'm sure if I cut out all the beer I could lose a good amount of weight easily. Along with that and getting half as active as I used to be I would think I would be alright.

(Do you drink a lot of soda? I once cut myself back to one pop a week and lost 10 pounds in a week and a half).

I never really drink soda anyway. I usually have coffee or tea with meals.

[The Drunk Guy]

I'm 22.
:facepalm:

:thumbsup:

[Michael]

I am a bad person to ask this question of. I'm pretty much the same weight and waist size I was at age 20. :)

However, I must say that the ONLY people I've seen successfully lose weight did so with aggressive exercise regimes. People who diet only with food seem to play that game for decades with minimal results.

And TDGirl is right - anyone who drinks diet coke/pepsi on a daily basis is fast tracking themselves into Type II Diabetes. I'm not aware of any exceptions to this rule.

[Americano]

I'm about ten pounds heavier and two waist sizes larger than age 20. Until my middle 50s I was fortunate in having a metabolism that allowed me to eat and drink virtually anything I wanted without weight fluctuation. After that ended sugar was the first thing I eliminated to avoid gaining weight, then substituting more salads for starches and finally light but nutritious breakfasts in lieu of my favored truck stop fare. I did cut my daily beer consumption from barrels to half-barrels, but I do get a decent amount of physical exercise. As an adult I never cared for soft drinks.

I've only had one problem, about three years ago, when I ate and drank my way through the holidays and gained 30-pounds. Took me two months to lose it.

[Michael]

Yes, the metabolism rate seems to drop like a rock in one's 40s and 50s.

I see lots of people blowing up like balloons when they are in the 45-50 age group.

[partofme]

I've been exercising on weekends but I have trouble finding the time during the week. I get up, go to work, get home, eat dinner, shower, and finally go to bed. I need to try getting up early and exercising but I don't perform well on less sleep.

[Donkey]

I've been exercising on weekends but I have trouble finding the time during the week. I get up, go to work, get home, eat dinner, shower, and finally go to bed. I need to try getting up early and exercising but I don't perform well on less sleep.
A brisk morning exercise may very well take care of that not performing well on less sleep. What time are you getting to bed?

[partofme]

A brisk morning exercise may very well take care of that not performing well on less sleep. What time are you getting to bed?

At about 11:00.

[Americano]

At about 11:00.

Up at?

When I was still in the rat race I disciplined myself to use a home treadmill. It was also good thinking time. I knew people pressed for time who jogged on them while watching TV/recordings.

[Donkey]

The best weight loss also should include a little bit of lifting.

[The Drunk Guy]

I've been bombarded by all this noise about "working out" and "getting in shape" ever since I was diagnosed with hypertension (that's high blood pressure for everyone besides TDGal and Lily ;) ) last year. Being unemployed may have skewed my mind a bit, but I think I'm going to cave. After watching a very convincing infomercial, we decided to buy P90-X (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P90X) and give it a try.

I'm not one for work out routines. In fact, when I did hit the gym, it was to see how strong I was rather than actually work out. However, this one seems to really create results. Of course the infomercial was pretty complimentary, but TDGal had several folks sharing their experience and it seems to really burn fat and tone muscle. It's a 90 day set of workouts that help keep you from reaching that plateau where you see less results from doing the same routine.

I plan on sweating and panting more than actually working during the first week or two, but I am excited to see if this will show real results fast. Sure, it was always nice to see 10 or 15 pounds go in the past, but this thing is saying I can do that every month for three months. The last time I saw results like that, I had walking pneumonia for nearly two months. :eek:

We'll keep you updated when it arrives. :D

[Lily]

The simple answer is this: eat fewer calories and burn more calories with exercise. But, it's not that simple. Eat the wrong kind of calories and do the wrong exercises and you risk burning muscle, not fat.

Reducing the amount of processed foods is a good thing. One dietician told me to pretty much avoid the center aisles of the grocery store. Stick to the perimeter -- fresh veggies, fruits, meat, dairy, whole grains.

Exercise should include something that elevates the heart rate, along with some weight-bearing exercises. I know this is cliche, but there is some truth in cliches, it's not a matter of short-term weight loss, rather a lifelong change in the way one eats and stays active.

I've been lucky, I guess. Maybe it's my genes. I weigh about 20 lbs more than I did before I had my daughter at age 24 (I was really skinny). I don't eat much fast food, hardly any in fact. I cook the majority of my meals. I do like Cokes, but I rarely drink more than one in a single day. I've never been a "sweets" person and, I'm not one to sit and eat a bag of salty anything while watching TV.

Come to think of it, maybe it has something to do with the way I was raised. We weren't allowed soda pop, or bags of chips, or unlimited candy. No Little Debbies at my house. lol An after-school snack was an apple, a PB&J or some grapes. We all ate dinner as a family, and had a protein, a carb, a cooked veggie and a salad pretty much every evening.

[Michael]

Come to think of it, maybe it has something to do with the way I was raised. We weren't allowed soda pop, or bags of chips, or unlimited candy. No Little Debbies at my house. lol An after-school snack was an apple, a PB&J or some grapes. We all ate dinner as a family, and had a protein, a carb, a cooked veggie and a salad pretty much every evening.
I was raised exactly the same way. I have no weight/food issues, but both my older sisters are packing the pounds on once they turned 45. :shrug:

[Americano]

I've been bombarded by all this noise about "working out" and "getting in shape" ever since I was diagnosed with hypertension (that's high blood pressure for everyone besides TDGal and Lily ;) ) last year. Being unemployed may have skewed my mind a bit, but I think I'm going to cave. After watching a very convincing infomercial, we decided to buy P90-X (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P90X) and give it a try.

I'm not one for work out routines. In fact, when I did hit the gym, it was to see how strong I was rather than actually work out. However, this one seems to really create results. Of course the infomercial was pretty complimentary, but TDGal had several folks sharing their experience and it seems to really burn fat and tone muscle. It's a 90 day set of workouts that help keep you from reaching that plateau where you see less results from doing the same routine.

I plan on sweating and panting more than actually working during the first week or two, but I am excited to see if this will show real results fast. Sure, it was always nice to see 10 or 15 pounds go in the past, but this thing is saying I can do that every month for three months. The last time I saw results like that, I had walking pneumonia for nearly two months. :eek:

We'll keep you updated when it arrives. :D

When I'm driving by summer yard sales in town there always seems to be every style of home exercise equipment ever made and sold on TV in the yards. With no one looking at them.

[Americano]

The simple answer is this: eat fewer calories and burn more calories with exercise. But, it's not that simple. Eat the wrong kind of calories and do the wrong exercises and you risk burning muscle, not fat.

Reducing the amount of processed foods is a good thing. One dietician told me to pretty much avoid the center aisles of the grocery store. Stick to the perimeter -- fresh veggies, fruits, meat, dairy, whole grains.

Exercise should include something that elevates the heart rate, along with some weight-bearing exercises. I know this is cliche, but there is some truth in cliches, it's not a matter of short-term weight loss, rather a lifelong change in the way one eats and stays active.

I've been lucky, I guess. Maybe it's my genes. I weigh about 20 lbs more than I did before I had my daughter at age 24 (I was really skinny). I don't eat much fast food, hardly any in fact. I cook the majority of my meals. I do like Cokes, but I rarely drink more than one in a single day. I've never been a "sweets" person and, I'm not one to sit and eat a bag of salty anything while watching TV.

Come to think of it, maybe it has something to do with the way I was raised. We weren't allowed soda pop, or bags of chips, or unlimited candy. No Little Debbies at my house. lol An after-school snack was an apple, a PB&J or some grapes. We all ate dinner as a family, and had a protein, a carb, a cooked veggie and a salad pretty much every evening.

You are what you eat?

I was raised on the same type of diet. We also ate at the same time every night as a family.

[The Drunk Guy]

When I'm driving by summer yard sales in town there always seems to be every style of home exercise equipment ever made and sold on TV in the yards. With no one looking at them.
I've got a rusty elliptical on the back porch. I would like to have one that doesn't creak and squeak when being used, but those sonsabitches are expensive. Anything other than running equipment or bikes is just a waste of space in my book. I remember my mom ordering some sort of ab flex bullshit when I was younger. It had a calorie counter on it that simply proved how awful it was. It would take 30 minutes to burn 75 calories. :ummm:

P90X is a work out program. It uses most popular styles of workouts to keep the body active. One day it'll be an aerobic workout, another weights, another karate, another yoga, etc. Apparently, even professional athletes use the system regularly.

[Americano]

I've got a rusty elliptical on the back porch. I would like to have one that doesn't creak and squeak when being used, but those sonsabitches are expensive. Anything other than running equipment or bikes is just a waste of space in my book. I remember my mom ordering some sort of ab flex bullshit when I was younger. It had a calorie counter on it that simply proved how awful it was. It would take 30 minutes to burn 75 calories. :ummm:

P90X is a work out program. It uses most popular styles of workouts to keep the body active. One day it'll be an aerobic workout, another weights, another karate, another yoga, etc. Apparently, even professional athletes use the system regularly.

I read the advertising. Looks like a DVD with offers to buy their resistance bands(?), pull-up bar and supplements. Big money in supplements.

[partofme]

Up at?

When I was still in the rat race I disciplined myself to use a home treadmill. It was also good thinking time. I knew people pressed for time who jogged on them while watching TV/recordings.

A little before 7:00

That would be my choice but I have two small children. I'm definitely getting one later down the road but I don't want to take the risk of any accidents.

[partofme]

I've been bombarded by all this noise about "working out" and "getting in shape" ever since I was diagnosed with hypertension (that's high blood pressure for everyone besides TDGal and Lily ;) ) last year. Being unemployed may have skewed my mind a bit, but I think I'm going to cave. After watching a very convincing infomercial, we decided to buy P90-X (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P90X) and give it a try.

I'm not one for work out routines. In fact, when I did hit the gym, it was to see how strong I was rather than actually work out. However, this one seems to really create results. Of course the infomercial was pretty complimentary, but TDGal had several folks sharing their experience and it seems to really burn fat and tone muscle. It's a 90 day set of workouts that help keep you from reaching that plateau where you see less results from doing the same routine.

I plan on sweating and panting more than actually working during the first week or two, but I am excited to see if this will show real results fast. Sure, it was always nice to see 10 or 15 pounds go in the past, but this thing is saying I can do that every month for three months. The last time I saw results like that, I had walking pneumonia for nearly two months. :eek:

We'll keep you updated when it arrives. :D

I also was diagnosed with hypertension a few years ago. I was put on two different medications to bring my blood pressure down. I'm about thirty pounds lighter now and I can actually go with only one of them now and be fine. I've also noticed that after cardio workouts it's much lower.

[Americano]

A little before 7:00

That would be my choice but I have two small children. I'm definitely getting one later down the road but I don't want to take the risk of any accidents.

That's eight full hours of sleep. A 20-minute fast walk before showering might be a possible solution.

[partofme]

That's eight full hours of sleep. A 20-minute fast walk before showering might be a possible solution.

That would be a start. I would like something more high impact. I used to jog but I've found that I lost my fitness fast once I wasn't doing it anymore.

[Donkey]

For me the best cardio option is elliptical. My knees can't handle running. Lately I go 20-30 minutes fast on an elliptical, then head straight into a lifting routine of sorts. My heart rate tends to remain accelerated for a while after getting of getting off the machine, while I lift.


I forget where you're working these days, Part, but I presume it's not one of those progressive companies that incentivizes good health, and provides work out opportunities and facilities on their dime? ;)

[partofme]

For me the best cardio option is elliptical. My knees can't handle running. Lately I go 20-30 minutes fast on an elliptical, then head straight into a lifting routine of sorts. My heart rate tends to remain accelerated for a while after getting of getting off the machine, while I lift.


I forget where you're working these days, Part, but I presume it's not one of those progressive companies that incentivizes good health, and provides work out opportunities and facilities on their dime? ;)

Nope. We don't have too many of those around here. That would be nice though.

[Americano]

That would be a start. I would like something more high impact. I used to jog but I've found that I lost my fitness fast once I wasn't doing it anymore.

Regular jogging in a four seasons environment does require absolute dedication. Better you than me.

[Americano]

Nope. We don't have too many of those around here. That would be nice though.

In my state civil service at all levels have the Ferrari health benefit programs.

[The Drunk Girl]

It will take what time I have between now and the wedding to get into the shape I want, and double the time to get into the shape I would like to be in before popping out babies. :lol:

[Michael]

It will take what time I have between now and the wedding to get into the shape I want, and double the time to get into the shape I would like to be in before popping out babies. :lol:
Why bother? Once you start popping out babies, your physical shape goes out the window! :D

Seems like the majority of women gain 15-25 pounds with first child and never lose it. :shrug:

[partofme]

Regular jogging in a four seasons environment does require absolute dedication. Better you than me.

That's why I haven't started yet.

[Michael]

Why bother? Once you start popping out babies, your physical shape goes out the window! :D

Seems like the majority of women gain 15-25 pounds with first child and never lose it. :shrug:
And just to be fair, it seems that a majority of males gain 15-25 pounds soon after getting married and never lose it either. :shrug:

Indeed, marriage seems to cause people to gain weight.

[Americano]

And just to be fair, it seems that a majority of males gain 15-25 pounds soon after getting married and never lose it either. :shrug:

Indeed, marriage seems to cause people to gain weight.

Instead of dancing, non-stop sex, late night parties, travel adventures and other mating rituals they park themselves in front of the almighty big screen and stuff their faces with calorie laden prepared foods.

[The Drunk Girl]

Why bother? Once you start popping out babies, your physical shape goes out the window! :D

Seems like the majority of women gain 15-25 pounds with first child and never lose it. :shrug:

Why bother? Hmm...well, it will take me a long time to get used to having a "working out consistently" type of routine. Plus, I have always heard that women that are in shape and continue to workout through their pregnancy have an easier time losing baby weight. I desperately want to have children in the future, but I am absolutely terrified of blowing up! If nothing else, at least I can say I was in good shape at one point in my life.

Instead of dancing, non-stop sex, late night parties, travel adventures and other mating rituals they park themselves in front of the almighty big screen and stuff their faces with calorie laden prepared foods.

Such an easy routine to get trapped in...I forgot to mention that right after I became a CNA and worked all those hours, TDG and I had met. I'm sure having sex three times a day for a good 3-5 months helped with losing some of that weight :cool: We were even at our plateau of drinking back then, too and we both shed the pounds.

So there's your solution POM: get to fucking!!! :lol:

[Donkey]

Why bother? Once you start popping out babies, your physical shape goes out the window! :D

Seems like the majority of women gain 15-25 pounds with first child and never lose it. :shrug:
My ma tossed out five (in four pregnancies), and she's still skinny as ever! As is my dad, I think.

But I think that's a result of both of them living consciously active lifestyles (in my mom's case walking a lot for most of her life, in my dad's working outside). I certainly hope to remain youthful and fit until I'm one of those skinny little old dudes. My tattoo(s in the future) will probably serve as motivation!

[The Drunk Girl]

We both started P90X yesterday. It took us almost a month to get it (stupid UPS) and then another two weeks of it sitting here since we both were scared to death to do it :lol:

I'm pretty sore right now and when I woke up this morning I can feel the burn in my stomach and abdomen. I was so motivated yesterday, that a few hours later I wound up going on a 20 minute jog. Probably not the best idea considering my body isn't used to all that action, but it felt nice to be productive in that sense. I had to stop a few times due to my knee but I think over time it will be something I can continue to do and work on.

TDG and I have also been watching what we eat. I never drank as much soda as he did, but we both have cut a lot of that out and started to drink A LOT of unsweetened tea. Not to mention (and remember our names have a reason) we haven't been drinking as much. It might sound silly/awful, but we went five days without having a drink. Having a few beers a night with dinner was a common habit of ours, along with always having beer in the fridge. And, we have been eating more wraps, cottage cheese, fruit smoothies, etc.

[Michael]

I buy big boxes of red wine so that I can have a glass of red wine with my dinner every day. That helps to dress up boring (healthy) dinners and also mitigates against drinking beer (which is really fattening). Red wine is much less fattening and in small regular doses is held to be very healthful. :)

The end result is that I really only drink beer when I'm out or when I'm entertaining friends over.

[Donkey]

I've been going to the gym a LOT lately (literally haven't showered at home in three weeks), and it may be to the point where I should actually increase my calorie intake.

[partofme]

Up at?

When I was still in the rat race I disciplined myself to use a home treadmill. It was also good thinking time. I knew people pressed for time who jogged on them while watching TV/recordings.

I finally broke down and bought one. I've been using it everyday for about a week now. My goal is to get to the point I can jog on it during most of the exercise. For now my legs just can't handle it for more than five minutes at a time so I'm having to stick to brisk walking.

[Americano]

I finally broke down and bought one. I've been using it everyday for about a week now. My goal is to get to the point I can jog on it during most of the exercise. For now my legs just can't handle it for more than five minutes at a time so I'm having to stick to brisk walking.

Slow it down to a brisk walk and gradually pick up the pace as your legs adjust to the routine. The best physical part of treadmills is their impact absorption versus that of pavement. Your tendons, ligaments and joints will thank you.

[Michael]

Yes, Americano has a good point. Brisk walking on the treadmill probably is 'good enough' and it is causes far less stress on the body. A good brisk walk will get the heart pumping and the muscles moving and that's what matters most. :)

[partofme]

So far using my treadmill has helped me lose some additional weight on top of what I lost from the diet I was already on. The only problem is that even though I'm now just eight pounds above my ideal weight zone I still have belly fat that just doesn't go away.

[Americano]

So far using my treadmill has helped me lose some additional weight on top of what I lost from the diet I was already on. The only problem is that even though I'm now just eight pounds above my ideal weight zone I still have belly fat that just doesn't go away.

If it doesn't disappear with the remaining eight pounds, sit-ups will be in order.

[Michael]

So far using my treadmill has helped me lose some additional weight on top of what I lost from the diet I was already on. The only problem is that even though I'm now just eight pounds above my ideal weight zone I still have belly fat that just doesn't go away.

Nothing less than situps or stomach crunches are going to reduce belly fat.

And belly fat is the hardest of all to lose. It takes sustained physical exercise to do it. (sorry)

[partofme]

Nothing less than situps or stomach crunches are going to reduce belly fat.

And belly fat is the hardest of all to lose. It takes sustained physical exercise to do it. (sorry)

That isn't such bad news. I'm planning on keeping the exercise routine going.

[Donkey]

Look up some core exercises... they are perhaps the most important of exercises, and there are various ways to attack your abdominals. It's good to keep it mixed.

[wphelan]

There's no such thing as targeted fat loss. Sit ups, crunches, and other abdominal exercises will give you stronger, more muscular abs, but they will not help you lose fat, specifically, around your stomach. The only way to lose that fat is to continue decreasing the overall percentage of your bodyfat.

If you are not already doing it, I would suggest adding some light weight lifting to your workout routine. Your goal doesn't have to be adding muscle. If you want to continue to lose weight you will be amazed at how lifting weights will significantly help you reach your weight-loss goals.

The best site I can recommend is http://www.muscleandstrength.com You don't even need access to a gym (although it would help a lot). There are plenty of body weight exercises that will give your workout a shot in the arm that will definitely help you lose weight. Along with a slew of informative articles, the forum over there is full of people willing and able to answer any questions you have.

[Donkey]

While there is no targeted body fat, throwing some muscle underneath a flabby bit may make you look trimmer in that area. But ya, nothing like a bunch of cardio with some weight work in the mix to drop fat. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean instant weight loss, given that muscle is quite heavy, and as you drop fat from exercise you inevitably build muscle, which is why a scale isn't always the best indicator.

[wphelan]

While there is no targeted body fat, throwing some muscle underneath a flabby bit may make you look trimmer in that area. But ya, nothing like a bunch of cardio with some weight work in the mix to drop fat. Of course, that doesn't necessarily mean instant weight loss, given that muscle is quite heavy, and as you drop fat from exercise you inevitably build muscle, which is why a scale isn't always the best indicator.

I agree. The scale definitely isn't the best indicator. The "mirror test" is really all anybody cares about. Plus, if you're running a calorie deficit, you're not going to build any muscle. It's not really possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, at least not significant amounts of either. I understand that people who have never lifted weights before might see some initial gains in muscle while they lose fat, but that doesn't last. Ultimately, if you're trying to lose weight (and by "losing weight" pretty much everybody means "losing fat"), lifting weights is a big part of a well-rounded, successful exercise routine.

[Donkey]

In lieu of weights, pullups and pushups are a good place to start. And non-weight core exercises are pretty simple.

[roxferdmeccos]

Diet and fitness are well documented when it comes to their benefits. Eating fresh fruits in diet are really good for health. In dieting we should not eat more carbohydrate and portion foods. It helps you live a longer, happier and more fulfilling life.

[nanacat]

So I've been on a diet for a few months now. Basically I've cut down to eating a very low calorie lunch and a moderate dinner. I started maybe around last August or September maybe and I've lost thirty pounds. The problem I'm having now is doing the same thing is only maintaining my current weight and I'm not sure I can cut more. What I really need to do is exercise more. I already do on the weekends but during the work week I have very little time to do it consistently.

What experience have you guys had with weight and dieting?

This is an old post, but I'm just bored and browsing today. I hope you're still at it--it's a lot of work, but it's worth it. I'm an long-time Weight Watcher, and I still follow the food program. It helps.



However, I must say that the ONLY people I've seen successfully lose weight did so with aggressive exercise regimes. People who diet only with food seem to play that game for decades with minimal results.

And TDGirl is right - anyone who drinks diet coke/pepsi on a daily basis is fast tracking themselves into Type II Diabetes. I'm not aware of any exceptions to this rule.


I don't know about aggressive, but I agree exercise is absolutely necessary. You have to get up off that couch. I can't do too much, but I swim an hour or more at least 4 times a week. Somebody mentioned showering at the gym--I can relate: I have more body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, moisturizer, deodorant, brushes, hair wax etc. in my locker than I do in my own bathroom! Since the summer, the Y is inundated with rugrats and their swimming lessons, so I've been trying to go really early in the morning. (I don't sleep much, so it's not too hard.) So now I've added a toothbrush, toothpaste and mouthwash to my *stuff*.

And TDGirl--I hope you're still off the soda habit. It's a killer. My sister, who's 5 years younger and shorter than I am--and I'm only 5'2"--LIVED on Coca-Cola and cigarettes for years. She was tiny, rail thin. Then, almost overnight, our Polish peasant genes kicked in and she gained a massive amount of weight, and became really sickly, back and forth to the doctor's for all kinds of ailments. She's still very overweight, but she continues to drink the coke.... :(

[Nineypsa]

Go vegan. You'll notice a difference.

[nabigo]

Been doing jumping jacks and stretching in the morning. It helped reduce my weight without dieting. But I don't recommend it for those who want to lose a lot.