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Hi everyone!
I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within 10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2 months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go. This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely Thank you. |
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And here's the official welcome wagon
Welcome to this great newsgroup where you'll receive lots of support, advice, and encouragement. Once a week on Sundays, I post a list of links that newcomers to asdww might find useful. You may want to look for that later in the week, or do a backwards search for last Sunday's post. In the meantime, here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ our welcome notice: http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html Frequently seen acronyms on this NG: NSV = Non-Scale Victory WOE = Way of Eating WOL = Way of Life (Living) OP = on Points or On Program DH = Dear or Darling Husband DS/DD/DGD/etc = Dear or Darling Son, Daughter, Granddaughter, etc WI = Weigh-in Amberle3's Challenges: HHH - Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm NYNY - New Year, New You Weight Loss Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/nyny.htm THTP - Take Heart, Take Part Exercise Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/thtp.htm RafL - Resolutions are for Losers Weight Loss Challenge: http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/rafl.htm Other acronyms: http://www.wwlissa.com/dwlz100+/100+acronyms.htm Here's a short synopsis of the USA program by Joyce - How many points you can eat is only based on your current weight, as you lose weight those points allowed will decrease (logic is that your body will need less to operate). At 183 pounds and based on the new US flexpoints system, you will have a set point target of 24. In addition to this you are allowed 35 flexpoints to be used throughout the week ... as well as any activity points you earn on a particular day. When your weight drops to 175, your target drops to 22 points ... weight reaches 150, target once again drop to 20 points. 3 servings of dairy of recommended per day, 5 servings of fruit and veggies, minimum of 6 glasses of water. To calculate food and activity points, I love this computer desktop calculator ... http://www.zythra.com/downloads/points.exe The basic plan is easy. Eat at least your minimum daily number of points. Points do not carry over from day to day. You are allotted 35 weekly flexpoints to be used at your discretion ... can divide them up and use daily (would be an additional 5 points per day) or save them and use them for a special occassion during the week. Activity points are earned based when exercising, but can ONLY be used on the day they are earned. If you can afford $15/month, the online ww program might be a great thing for you to look into. There is lots of information available, as well as the food point database and journaling system. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 Please note that if you live in onther coutries (UK, Australia, NZ, Europe), the Points plans are different. The UK and Australia/NZ calculate points based on saturated fat and total kilojoules. Most of Europe calculates based on total fat and total kilojoules. The desktop calculator above can handle all of these programs. Disclaimer: As an unmoderated Usenet newsgroup, asdww is unusual in that most of the people who participate are respectful, considerate folks who freely share their experience with and knowledge of WW, weight loss, and maintenance. Yet occasionally, spammers, trolls, and flamers show up to post advertising, false information, insults, and the like. Nearly all of the time, people like this are just trying to yank someone's chain. Most of the regulars on this newsgroup offer their experience as a suggestion to try if you're stuck, but are quick to advise that each person has to find what works for him/herself. If someone posts something that doesn't sound right to you, ask the newsgroup, ask your WW leader, or ask your health professional. Much success on your weight loss journey! WW works! -- Julie. 93.5/72.7/74 (WW)/72 (Personal) kg 205.7/159.9/162.8 (WW)/158 (Personal) lb "Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in message news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84... Hi everyone! I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within 10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2 months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go. This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely Thank you. |
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"Adrian
Hi everyone! I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within 10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2 months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go. This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely Thank you. Hi there, and welcome! We don't bite - we ain't hungry! As for the extra abdominal fat, I bet some of it is loose skin, and you just have to wait for that to catch up with the new thinner you under it! A little will be fat, but if you keep eating sensibly and working out regularly, it will all shift round eventually. There are no quick fixes, I'm afraid. Try swimming: best all round exercise in the world, and tones everything to match those six-pack muscles! -- Kate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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Welcome to the group. Can't help with the fat part, cause I'm sure I'll
have the same problem. Congratulations on your loss. -- Helen Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him www.peagramfamily.com http://www.mompeagram.homestead.com/ 225/190/145 "Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in message news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84... Hi everyone! I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within 10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2 months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go. This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely Thank you. |
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Oh, alright then, welcome nicely. Darn, and I fancied being naaasssssssty
to the new boy instead *grin* Hi Adrian, and welcome. I wish I could help. I've shrunk a long way, but my tummy is always with me, regardless, even at my very lowest weight. Having had 2 kids when I was bigger, well, I appear to be stuck with it.....so I hope you have more luck than me. It takes a long time for your body to show the results of a new excercise regime too - 2 months is just the start, so maybe given some more time?...... good luck anyway -- krys UK 157/135.2/126 Started March 1st 2001 GOAL August 16th 2001 struggling now......but making progress. "Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote in message news:f_sLb.99579$6b2.54375@edtnps84... Hi everyone! I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within 10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2 months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go. This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely Thank you. |
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Welcome Adrian! I wish I had some good advice as to how to rid the body of that
abdominal stuff, but I'm still fighting the same thing myself. Skin will take some time to shrink, sometimes 6mos to a year after you have reached your permanent goal. Stick with aerobic exercise to help burn that excess fat, would think that will help. Maybe finding an exercise you like will help, that doesn't really seem like exercise? Even walking is better than nothing. Set aside 30 minutes a day, get out (or to an indoor track) and get going for a brisk walk. It revs the metabolism, which will help to burn the excess fat. Others love swimming, another great aerobic exercise. And give it some time. I've been fighting it for about 8 months now, have a feeling that what I have left is what I will always be dealing with. Many years of carrying close to 100 extra pounds (15 years) as well as 2 children sure haven't helped either. At least you don't have to fight the childbirth factor. G Joyce 228.8 (2/5/02)/130/150 --- 2/21/03 - total lost 98.8 lbs. LIFETIME: 4/4/03 On Fri, 09 Jan 2004 07:45:15 GMT, "Adrian" adrianh--flip this wrote: Hi everyone! I've been on a "less junk food/smaller portions" diet for the past 4 months or so and I've dropped about 28lbs, I feel excellent, look much better and I'm very pleased with my hard work. I am very close to my target, within 10lb I would say. I've been doing regular basic workouts for the past 2 months and the results are definitely showing. However, I have extra abdominal fat that I would like to get rid of so the work I've done on my abs can show. What is the best method to loose the flub? Sit-ups are obviously not helping, I do 100-150 per day, and after 2 months I see very little change (I can feel a six pack under the fat tho). Is there something else I can do to help the situation out? I am not a fitness person, I just needed to change my lifestyle, and I would like to explore how far I can go. This is my first post in this group, so welcome me nicely Thank you. |
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