Today is Friday and I've been having a difficult week...and overall a difficul time losing weight. First of all, I ate half of a Carrot Cake....but was on plan prior to that eating Whitecastle Pie...but that seemed to be a lot of calories...and cheese!When I was on Atkins I stuck to it but I was tired all of the time and I was eating a lot of fat, but especially a lost of cheese.... I've been reading a lot of diets on this forum trying to figure out just what is right for me... I like CAD and lost initially 5 pounds, but nothing after that. Then I started cycling and kept gaining and losing the same 5 pounds... Then went to South Beach and lost that 5 pounds in a two week period and nothing since....that was around August 9th...
Based on what I know for sure, I know that when I switch diets I lose weight initially that week but afterwards nothing. So that is telling me that I need to switch things up to continue losing, however, that could simply mean adding in some good carbs and not switching plans...
Plans that I am considering are Eat Fat Get Thin, Barry Groves, and Suzanne Sommers, Sommercize Program....
Today Fawn suggested that following these guidelines would result in a good weight loss program....
A solid weight loss plan that most will not have any problems losing on would include:
animal proteins including eggs and fish
coconut oil
olive oil
butter
vegetables all other than root veggies and corn
avocado
Now that's pretty boring but it's a guaranteed weight loss plan.
What is Pilates...
Well, today represents my journey into the world of Pilates. Although I have had the tapes for sometime, I really just have allowed them to sit on the shelf with all of the other exercise videos that I order. I have quite a selection for a morbidly obese person!
Some I've used, but most I have not!!!
Today I did the Beginner video which is short and sweet.
However, I really could feel it in my stomach, legs, and arms. I remember doing it a couple months back, once, and was sore the next day. I remember being surprised because the video is only about 11 minutes long I think...although I can't be quite certain of that and will pay more attention to the time next exercise day!
Overall, I am happy that I am doing Pilates again and look forward to getting more fit with it. I plan on doing it twice a week along with three days of cardio...
What is Pilates...
Pilates is a body conditioning method that works in a different way to other fitness techniques. Targeting the deep postural muscles, Pilates works by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment. It helps to reshape your body, which will become longer, leaner and more toned. It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility, and it is a great way to relive unwanted stress and tension. It's slow, controlled approach means that it gives much longer-term results - and it is especially recommended by medical specialists for those with back problems.
Benefits of Pilates....
In a nutshell Pilates changes the way in which we use our bodies. It changes muscle recruitment patterns, correcting common muscle imbalances, restoring good alignment and natural normal movement. These are just some of the benefits of Pilates:
Some I've used, but most I have not!!!Today I did the Beginner video which is short and sweet.
However, I really could feel it in my stomach, legs, and arms. I remember doing it a couple months back, once, and was sore the next day. I remember being surprised because the video is only about 11 minutes long I think...although I can't be quite certain of that and will pay more attention to the time next exercise day! Overall, I am happy that I am doing Pilates again and look forward to getting more fit with it. I plan on doing it twice a week along with three days of cardio...
What is Pilates...
Pilates is a body conditioning method that works in a different way to other fitness techniques. Targeting the deep postural muscles, Pilates works by building strength from the inside out, rebalancing the body and bringing it into correct alignment. It helps to reshape your body, which will become longer, leaner and more toned. It will also improve your posture, achieving the perfect balance between strength and flexibility, and it is a great way to relive unwanted stress and tension. It's slow, controlled approach means that it gives much longer-term results - and it is especially recommended by medical specialists for those with back problems.
Benefits of Pilates....
In a nutshell Pilates changes the way in which we use our bodies. It changes muscle recruitment patterns, correcting common muscle imbalances, restoring good alignment and natural normal movement. These are just some of the benefits of Pilates:
- greater strength and muscle tone
- more efficient respiratory, lymphatic and circulatory systems
- better posture
- a flatter stomach and trimmer waist
- improved flexibility
- less incidence of back pain
- increased joint mobility
- lower stress level
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