It Told Me that I wsa OBESE  

I meant every word that I said - you are amazing. I think it is whatever works and I can so unstained that you would want to get out of the house and get some adult conversation so these two factors are big pluses. I think it is whatever works then go for it and this is working for me.I know that my kids railroaded me and at first I was cross but I now realise that this is their way of telling me that they want me around for some years to come.They were worried over meas I do have some cardio problems. I hope that if we slip then we can motivate each other.It will be hard for me as food is now so expensive but I must make more healthy choices. I would name you the Mylot woman of the Year My goal is to lose 10lbs in a month but now it may be more

Yes, it is definitely whatever works for you, and the Wii exercises are probably right up your alley. I prefer a more intense work out... I'm always covered in sweat before I leave the gym, and if I'm not, then I don't feel like it was a good enough work out. But there's nothing wrong with the exercises on the Wii, and if it gets you moving and makes you a little stronger, then it's wonderful for you! Just keep it up.

Eating healthier is the hard part, I still struggle with it sometimes. I have the emotional eating problem as well, and healthier choices are certainly more expensive. One thing I've recently discovered is that sometimes a cup of coffee is enough to satisfy my cravings for sweets. I use calorie free sweetener and fat free flavored creamer, so it's low in calories but still tastes yummy, and it's not too expensive. I've had a lot fewer slip ups since I've begun making a cup of coffee when I'm craving chocolate.

I am enjoying it and no, you cannot do anything but stretching with the foot problem. I do hope that it will soon go away. Once you get over the shock as it does give you yiour real body age etc then it is motivating for me. You may want to try it

real body age? I'm hating it already...

Dawn, it sounds like a pool work out would be perfect for you. You should look into it. I know around here the high schools offer indoor swimming during the winter months for like $2 a person on weekends. You can take the whole family, let the kids splash around while you walk around the shallow end or tread water in the deep end... things like that. Not so much impact on your foot.

I think an elliptical machine would be good also. No impact on the foot...

@Dawn: My real age has moved from 71 to 49 so that is good. I am now younger than what my birth certificate says

Kat is right. why not check out the pools in the High Schools for exercising as this will not hurt your foot. You are taking anti inflammatories aren't you Like Cataflam?

What I realised-is that we just have to get started instead of - like me - making promises to start next week and next week never comes. I am going to do it!

Imagine what my happen if I stopped? My son might take back my smiley face Oh I am silly today1

I'll take 49. :-)
And maybe I'll look into swimming.
The only anti-inflammatory that I'm taking is Advil. It's not bothering me that much. The dang tendonitis in my elbow is bothering me much worse!

My husband twisted his ankle a few weeks ago, and days later attempted the elliptical and he said it hurt. Granted a lot of times the first 5 minutes of working out causes me pain as well, sometimes you have to push through it and after the first few minutes it goes away, but he didn't give it the chance. He's getting better now though and will do half an hour on a machine before going to weights.

I can see how that would hurt your ankle. I guess I won't know with this unless I try it. But swimming's a great idea anyway...

Swimming is good..provided you don't just enjoy the sight and stay there..
Just kidding!
Swimming is a very good exercise, I couldn't agree more..

swimming should involve snorkeling :-)

Thank you so very much. You are doing so well and you have good equipment as long as yo9u keep at it I do not think yo9u need a wii, as you appear to be disciplined

He is so funny- my son - that is. Well if it gets me moving and I do have cardio problems so losing weight I suppose willhelp.Just pray that I can keep it upwho knows? I may earn another smiley face

I thought that was really cute. Sons are soooo special.

Aren't they just - and so are grandsons

Good for you! Yes, bread is my weakness but I am going to lose the weight. You are so right - carbs must be cut out.
Well - I don'tknow that I can give the bread up entirely but I can cut down and have done so this week. Blessings and thanks for the advice

There are a lot of arguments about those low carb diets. I personally do not believe carbs are evil. Actually your body needs carbs for fuel. Your body burns mostly carbs to keep you going. Contrary to popular belief, if you starve yourself of carbs, your body will not burn more fat. In fact, the body will instead convert lean protien into the fuel it needs, which means you'll lose muscle mass. Since muscle weighs more than fat, that is what is contributing to your weight loss when restricting carbs.

What I have done, instead of cutting out carbs, is replacing simple carbs with complex carbs, which are high in fiber and make you feel full longer. Replace white bread with 100% whole wheat. Choose whole wheat pasta. Avoid white potatoes, try sweet potatoes instead. They are simple switches that aren't difficult to make, but will help you be healthier and get slimmer.

cynthiann - thanks for the reply.

My life has improved no end since I ditched the carbs. Not only have I lost weight (and my other half has, too), I've learned to cook many more interesting dishes - not reliant on stodge! - and I've been far less lethargic at about 17:00 in the afternoon (and after dinner)!

I think carbs just knock me out, because my body has to do so much work digesting them...

katsmeow1213 - I know there are some issues with the low carb diet, but I don't think burning of protein over fat is one of them. At least, not in my experience! I still have muscles (can still do my 60 press-ups), but the fat (what there was) has disappeared. My body appears to be getting its energy from fat.

Plus, I've lost about three inches on my waist, and I don't think that has to do with muscle loss!

I do think that I need a more balanced diet, and I don't cut out carbs altogether - so, I eat long grain brown rice and wholemeal bread - but I would still heartily recommend the low carb diet to anyone trying to lose weight.

Actually the muscle thing is 100% true... here:

"When there is not enough carbohydrate to convert into blood sugar, the body is forced to use stored blood sugar from the liver and muscles," quotes Karol Watson, M.D. on a WebMD article... want to read it for yourself? http://www.webmd.com/diet...

That's not the only down side to a low carb diet. It could also lead to kidney failure... and one article I read said it can lead to cancer!

It's your life and you can live it how you want to, but it's really not a good idea to spread false information and convince others to follow diets that are not healthy!

@mjay -I just cannot give up carbs as it would make me so miserable that I would revert to my bad eating habits.

@kat
I had forgotten that sweet potatoes are healthier than white potatoes and regretfully have just bought a week's supply of white potatoes.But here we go - I was planning to have one baked with fish or chicken and veggies for dinner each night.next week I will buy sweet potatoes as they are grown out here and are in season.

I have changed to 'heart'healthy bread which is delicious and will change from white to wholegrain pasta this coming week. I have also recognised that I am having too much salt in diet. I used to buy saltless seasonings that were very good from a supermarket out here buy=t cannot remember the name.It was American brand though so I will just have to look for it. I remember it as being a bit pricey but I do not need the extra salt.I do drink a lot of water but will have to up my intake of this too. Thanks for all your tips and encpouragement.

katsmeow1213 - I disagree, actually quite strongly.

There is evidence on either side of the debate and there is by no means a consensus that the low carb diet is unhealthy. A recent article found that low carb diets not only helped weight loss, but also reduced blood pressure: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8478629.stm

Besides which, the low carb diet was followed (by default) by our evolutionary ancestors, who obtained most of their energy from fat.

Also - doesn't everything supposedly cause cancer? I'm sure orange juice is a major culprit...

You can selectively read the evidence to support any conclusion.

I'm not spreading false information, and I resent the implication that I'm deliberately misleading people! This is not my intention. I merely wish to share the success my other half and I have had in losing weight.

Also, your link refers specifically to high protein diets (e.g. Atkins), and not low carb diets - they are not necessarily the same thing.

I eat a lot of fat (meat, cheese, etc.), which provides energy. It is certainly not a "starvation diet" - I go to bed full every night!

I do understand what you re saying but I just cannot sleep if I am hungry. I have cut down on fat to reduce cholesterol and I am hoping that my lossof weight will reduce my high blood pressure.

This is good to know and I thank you for this information.I did not kno wthis - isn't there so much to learn? I was thinking of pound loss only and not really considering the body fat percentage.Howis thismeasured? I would be so interested to know?

There are a number of body weight calculators that are free on the internet. It requires that you input some measurements and your height and your weight. The one that I use is available at healthstatus.com. The most accurate way is to have it done professionally but I think that you could use this method until you think that you're closer to where you want to be. I'm continually amazed that people feel free to comment on someone's weight. After all, would they walk up to someone and say you're too short or you're really ugly? No but everyone thinks that they can express their opinion on our weight.

Thaks for the site Lauren. I will go to it and try it. Actually, I am not feeling so sluggish as I used to feel. and I have lost a little weight too

Thank you so much my dear. I must lose - my children are so right as I do have heart problems so I have to warm up carefully before starting and, as you rightly said, remember to pace myself. I am enjoying it and I so hated to get up early in the mornings. Today I ran/jogged for 4 minutes instead of 2 minutes and did yoga and a 4 minutes of aerobic exercises

cynthiann,

It is great to see that you are increasing the intensity on your exercises but please do remember to take care of yourself especially your knees and lower back.

Looks like you are doing quite well as far as pace is concern and should be in good shape in no time. Remember to lay back when you are on your off days or need to regress and be comfortable at all times. No injury!

So, that's it from me, now it's up to you now.

Take care and have a great workout there.

Now aren't you nice! I really so need to lose weight as I have a heart problem and losing even 20 lbs will help me so much. So I am setting realistic goals to extend my life span. I do agree with you thought - anorexia was developed because young girls are expected to be a bag of bones. It really is not attractive! Thank you so much for your encouragement. I am so going to try to lose 10 lbs in February.

My children use the bowling and other games and so enjoy it when we get together as a family.I haven't heard of the dance revolution but that sounds fun.My daughtr will be going to the USA in February so maybe she can buy it for us. I am enjoying the yoga as I like stretching and gaining flexibility

I honestly think that we have a picture of ourselves that is not shared by other who see us. I have never considered myself obese but now I know that I am. The pounds piled on during my husband's long illness- I am an emotional eater- and since his death too. But at least I am doing something about it now. Better late than never!