The weight loss Firm the body thread

[Yvonne Belisle]

Don't you dare give up!!! You are worth it and if you give up you are giving up on yourself. So what if she can't fit her husbands clothes does that make her better NO IT DOES NOT!!!!! I have read your posts and I don't know what your body looks like but I can tell you that I think you look beautiful. The body is a shell it doesn't matter what it looks like as long as you are healthy and happy with it. Since we know you are not then we know it's something you need to fix. You don't need to fix it because you are ugly you aren't so that doesn't apply! You need to fix it because it is making you miserable and unhappy. If you are unhappy you are not healthy. You need to make these healthier changes in your life for you, not me, not your husband, not your coworkers, YOU that is the only person who's opinion really matters! I have met large women who are comfortable in their bodies and the weight doesn't matter to them. They are beautiful doesn't matter if there is enough fabric in one of their dresses to make my kids a play tent they are happy and healthier because of it. What is important about what your coworker said is that you looked so different and pretty that she commented on it! She thought you looked good! Think about it she wasn't putting down what you chose to wear when she said it she was putting down the mask you have hidden that beautiful woman that I have met here behind. Come out more often in clothes, how you carry yourself excetera. Big women can be sexy even while they work to become smaller on the outside just let the woman you know is inside show to all the world. They are right your size doesn't matter to the people that care about you the only reason they may be upset by it is that they see how much it is hurting you inside.

[Yvonne Belisle]

MUSCLE WEIGHS MORE THAN FAT! If you need to remind yourself of that tape it to your fridge and mirror.

[MystyPines]

Thanks everyone!

I guess I just didn't need to hear this woman make her comments to me today. I am starting my 2-week vacation at 5 p.m. today and heading to Disneyworld with my husband and boys (10 and 5). I even planned to eat healthy on my vacation, salads, lots of fluids, lots of swimming (if I get the courage to even put a 1 piece suit on). I will miss everyone at MysticWicks! 1 night from MysticWicks and I go through withdrawal, imagine 2 weeks without the gang! Ugh!

I want to thank all of you again. You have been so good to me.

See you in 2 weeks!

[loopy]

Have FUN!! We will miss you when you go!!

[Lavender]

I really find it hard not to snack in the evenings...especially when I'm on the computer like right now. I bought a big bag of cherries & raspberries & a bag of baby carrots. That's what I'm munching on right now.

Here's some herbal helpfuls...

Red peppers & other hot spices help raise our metabolic rate by as much as 25 percent. Even adding a teaspoon of red pepper sauce & mustard can help.

Chickweed is known to help with losing weight. You can eat this raw or steamed by itself or mixed in with other salad greens.

Pineapples contains an ingredient called bromelain that helps digest protiens & fats.

Evening primrose seeds contain tryptophan which is a main ingredient in serotonin which tells your brain you're full. The oil is good too but does not contain as much trpotphan as the seeds.

I'm not advocating running out & eat only these things but you might want to try adding them to your regular foods.

big hugs!

[evilslinkycat]

Thanks Wildchild

might have to check those out.... hmmmmm.

[Yvonne Belisle]

I'm trying to add more veggies and more zing (flavor) to our foods. So far so good I think my favorite seasoning right now is a Tandori mix. It's great with pasta veggies and ground beef. We also added the spice to the water we were boiling the pasta in. It was great the pasta had this wonderful subtle flavor to it. I'm going to be trying this with othe spices.

[loopy]

Darn scale, all discouraging and mocking. I cast you away!

[WildSpirit]

Well, I figured I'd bounce in here and read/share ideas.

Here are some of my ideas...

Working Out: You can do simple, easy workouts without having to kill yourself. First off, sit-ups are not good. They enlarge your ab muscles and only make you look bigger. A good brisk walk once a day for about 30 minutes should do you just fine. Cardiovascular machines are helpful. However, I don't really trust these ab-machines...

Eating: Many good ideas have been shared here. Low-carb is a good way to go, mainly because carbs tend to be converted into fat very quickly. a small amount of proteins are good, because they produce amino acids that help you. I suggest sticking to fruits and vegetables, and poultry meats are best.

That's all I absolutely know, other than what's been said here...but I'll continue to share all the ideas and motivation I can give, mainly because I know how hard it is.

Ever since I was about 10 or 11, I pretty much plunged into a state of depression. I got to the point where I liked nobody, trusted nobody, and pretty much didn't see the point in living. But then I found the Old Religion. It has brought me much more happiness and love..and is a stepping stone on my path toward a better physical state.

Another word to the wise (that has been said):

Don't let ANYONE try to sway your opinion. People can be vain, cruel, and simply moronic. Self-esteem and willpower are the keys to your success here. Exploit the things that you DO like about yourself. Me, for example, I like to write. So I write good pieces of literature, look back on my works, and get personal praise from it. Use this praise to channel forth positive effects. Also, if you get angry, channel that anger into positive energy to help you.

[loopy]

Since we're sharing exercise tips...

I've found that if I put on my Cats video while I'm jogging, I'll get so caught up in watching the dancing that I'll run sometimes 20-30 minutes more than I was planning to.