For all the lovely ladies who are participating in the …
As I told some of you, I am your official cheerleader during this endeavor. LOL
I thought it might be wise to start off with a few reminders. Many of us struggle with weight issues and/or body image so I think everyone needs to be sure that your ultimate weight goals are realistic.
Below is a screen shot of this web site which gives your medically recommended weight based on height, current weight, age, and gender.
FYI: The “Peoples Choice Ideal Weight” is interesting but is NOT realistic.
For those of you who are dieting in addition to exercising, here is some information for you:
- Most women should ingest approximately 1,200 calories per day depending on your amount of exercise
- 1000 calories per day is only suitable for a small framed woman who engages in minimal amounts of exercise
- Anything less than 1000 calories per day is strongly discouraged unless under doctor supervision
- Restricting your calorie intake too much can kick your metabolism into ”starvation mode” and you could actually gain weight
- The best diet is not a diet but a lifestyle change that
- Changes your eating habits (more vegetables, fruits, lean meats, fish; less fats, sugars)
- Watches your portion control
- Always start the day with a good breakfast, the higher in protein, the better.
Whether you’re exercising, dieting, or both, your rate of weight loss should be no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week. Of course, different times of the month can cause that to be impossible.
Do not weigh yourself more than once a week and try to do it at the same time of day each time, preferably morning. Your weight can fluctuate as much as 5 pounds between morning and evening.
Above all else, DO NOT get discouraged. As with TTWD, it's a dance - forward step, forward step, back step, side step, side step, forward step...
GO TEAM TTWD!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Cat!
ReplyDeleteI so desperately want to go to bed, but I shall go do my hated excercises now....grrrr.
Hang in there Willie - you can do it!
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Cat
And I did do it! I went to bed way later than I should have last night because I was being a chatty patty on the computer, but I still did my excerices- hating every flippin' minute of it-but so very greatful that I did it when I fell into bed!
DeleteYour posts always seem to come at just the right time!
Thanks CAT!
YEA Willie - happy I could help. Here's a suggestion - exercise first and then reward yourself with chatting with friends on the computer. Just a suggestion... :D
DeleteKeep up the good work!
Cat
I wondered who took my pom-poms! Lol!
ReplyDeleteI had a lot of what you posted here on my original post before I published it, and some other things about consulting with your doc first, proper ways to exercise, what physical responses to watch for, etc., specific daily and weekly routines, then took it all off except my overall end goals before I finally published.
I ended up deleting the post because blogger wouldn't cooperate when I tried to edit it later. Ana misunderstood that me posting my intent to ultimately go down a couple clothing sizes doesn't equate to a weight loss regimen, so I wanted to update it to remove that goal. I'm planning to put up another post, but I've been busy, then started reading around the blogs and got distracted. Lol!
Thanks for the good info, Cat. ;-)
So now you know where your pom-poms are Irishey. I'll send them back to you in a bit but I'm keeping my megaphone. ;)
DeleteWondered what happened to your post as I saw it in my feed but it wouldn't come up.
Consulting with doctor, proper ways to exercise, etc. is very good info that you might want to just post as an FYI and then post you goals separately. Just a suggestion. ;)
Blessings.
Cat
Good info.. its hard to remember to make it realistic!!
ReplyDeleteRealistic can be hard Emi but is so worth it because in the end, the goal is to be healthy. You have a wonderful family who need a healthy wife and mother. Keeping them in mind might help in staying realistic. Good luck in your journey.
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Cat
Yeah for the cheerleader. Good info. and cheeers for the GOOB participants.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sunny and I'll join you in the cheer!
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Cat
What a great idea! Way to go ladies:) As some may know, I've already got a motivational system in place...if I don't get tot the gym at least 4 times a week and work out for 45-60 minutes each time...I get spanked! Your cheering sounds nicer, but hey, whatever works, right?
ReplyDeleteYou can still pop around for the cheers Tess. You don't have to be a part of the GOOBers haha in order be cheered on. Good luck to you.
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Cat
You're always so positive Cat. I really like that! Thanks for the often needed reminder that starving yourself is counter-productive.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the compliment Queenie. We all need reminders don't we. :)
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Cat
Thanks Cat! This is awesome. Oddly enough the people's choice weight was within a pound or two of what I would have said if someone asked me what I wanted to weigh. Thanks for the cheering on. You are one of the most positive people I know, and such a blessing.
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TL
Hey TL - Thanks for the lovely compliment. I'm happy that you found this useful.
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Cat
Good advice,Cat :) I use myfitnesspal.com, they help you create a realistic caloric goal and it's FREE :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen a few others reference that site. Hope it works well for you. Good luck in reaching your goals.
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Cat
How the he** did I miss this??? I was exercising that is how!! Thank you for the cheers and now I am off to get ready for church and will read later.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for exercising Minelle. Come back and read anytime.
DeleteBlessings,
Cat