losing weight question

Welcome to the forum NEM! Depends on your exercise routine. I would suggest using google and looking for Bodyforlife by Bill Phillips. I got in the leanest shape in my life by following that routine and eating principles. Bill can say it better then I can. :)

Hi NEM!

I am new to the forum as well and have been experiencing the same frustrations. I was also on steriods but recently switched over to Imuran. I feel drained most of the time but I am trying to push myself to lose some excess wieght as well. I would consider myself a semi-health nut exercising on a daily basis but I struggle with dietary restriction. I just wanted to let you know you are not alone!

Since I cannot determine your gender you may want to check out Women's Health or Men's Health Magazines on-line or you can buy them in most supermarkets. I love these for workout tips ranging from cardio to yoga. If nothing else, it keeps me motivated.

Remember that healthy weight loss will allow you to lose no more than 2 pounds a week (you want to retain muscle mass because it burns the most calories). However, losing just 2 pounds takes a lot of work. Best of wishes to you.

I eat healthy foods, and I eat 4-6 meals a day. I dont eat much junk food since im allergic to most of it! So doing weight watchers or any other diet doesnt make sense for me because a) im allergic to most of their menu and b) i already have a healthy diet that is many small meals.


And I am a girl :)

You need 30 minute cardio everyday, not every other day and if you incorporate weight training (which also burns calories and is excellent for bones and joints) do 15-20 minutes cardio (first) then do 30 minutes of weight training....you do cardio first to properly warm up before doing weights, no stretching to warm up for weight-training or this puts you at a higher risk of muscle injury.

I do cardio each day that I workout and I workout 4-5 days a week, one day I do my arms with weights, the next day I do legs with weights so my arms can rest and vice-versa with the legs (I alternate my arms and legs each day)...I do cardio each day, I take 2-3 days off a week depending on how busy I am.

Proper diet along with exercise will cause weight loss, not just one or the other alone...it's a combination of both.

:)

I am curious about your allergies to Weight Watchers because that diet consists of making meals at home with freh ingredients?

Sue

Ah. Well, nevermind then haha I looked on the site and saw menus so I thought that's what it was. Whoops!

I don't think I need to do WW cause I already watch what I eat and eat in small portions. Occassionally Ill eat a little more than needed, but everyone does that once in awhile. So, I don't think I need to count my calories since Im already normally watching my portions.