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writes:i have recently begun a diet. weightwatchers to be precise. i dont go to any meetings as i cant afford this but i have the newest book and have researched alot into it. i am 5ft2 and at the beginning i weighed 11st10pounds. which i know is very overweight for my height.. which is why i started to diet. for my weight i am allowed 20 points a day on this particular diet.. but aswell as this i make sure everything i am eating is low in calories, salt sugar and saturated fat. generally each day i eat toast and low sugar jam for breakfast. for lunch, vaires on more toast, soup, a sandwich, or a small bowl of pasta. for evening meal i will eat a weight watchers meal with various types of vegetables.at other points during the day i will at no more than 1 weight watchers deserts, fruit, or recommended yogurts as snacks. i my first week i lost 5 pound. 2nd week i lost 2 pound. 3rd week i lost nothing and also fourth week i again didnt loose a thing. i also do alot of brisk walking everyday and also do at least 30mins on an excersise bike..why am i not losing anymore weight, especially since i am considerably overweight and so therefore generally have alot to loose?
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reader, FM +, writes (18 February 2009):
a very easy and effective stomach exercise is whenever your sitting standing etc, pull your stomach muscles in. start by exhaling, and when you inhale contract your muscles inwards, hold for a few seconds, (make sure you still breathe normally)then release, do this whenever and wherever and you will soon see results.
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reader, Tisha-1  +, writes (18 February 2009):
 Hey, good for you for starting to live a more healthy and active life. So my first thought for you is that you should eat a larger breakfast, with a small amount of protein, some whole grain carbs (like whole wheat toast or a good quality non-sweetened cereal) and some fruit. I think if you eat a larger breakfast, you'll fend off cravings later and will go into the day with more energy, which will help you keep moving.
It's the equation, isn't it? More expenditure of energy, fewer calories going in. So try to come up with little ways to add a few more steps to your day. Park further away at the mall or shopping center. Walk the entire distance of the mall, taking a roundabout way to get to the store you're heading to).
Eat fewer processed carbohydrates (like that pasta at lunch), change it over to whole grain pasta, and make sure you know what a serving size is. It was much smaller than I had come to expect. I mean WAAAYYYYY smaller. Cut out potatoes and rice as much as you can, and replace them with those filling veggies. Watch the sodium in the soups if they are canned (tinned), try to stay under your recommended allowance for that. On the sandwich, watch out for the spreads and dressings like mayonaisse or butter. Stick to mustards which are naturally low fat. Eliminate the cheese from the sandwich too.
My breakfast this morning: 1/2 a grapefruit, a glass of OJ, a wholegrain, unsweetened cereal, nonfat milk, and about a cup of mixed fresh berries. Oh, and coffee (with cream, my one indulgence).
Lunch was spinach salad with dried cranberries, unsalted toasted sliced almonds (just a small handful of those) and a raspberry lowfat vinaigrette. I had a snack between breakfast and lunch of a small non-fat fruit flavored yogurt, and a couple of dried figs. Between lunch and dinner I will have a small handful of unsalted almonds or some carrot sticks (with a homemade nonfat yogurt dip if I'm inclined to make it). Dinner will be baked salmon with lemon and dill and that nonfat yogurt as a topping. I haven't decided on the veg but I may peel and slice some sweet potatoes, toss them with some olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper and roast them in the oven, and perhaps some broccoli.
Dessert will be about 150 calories of dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao), which is about 1/3 of a bar. I like the way it tastes with the dried Black Mission figs, so I usually alternate bites.
Take the time to measure out what a serving is of things like pasta and cheese and meats so that you will be able to judge them by eye when you go out for a meal. Buy a food scale if you don't have one.
I found Pilates and yoga to be very good for improving muscle tone and it seems that muscles that move a lot burn more calories. Yesterday I walked/ran about 1 1/2 miles and did one hour of yoga. I also did some leg lifts while brushing my teeth and I consciously tighten my stomach muscles often, just holding my core solid, not forgetting to breathe. I move my arms and legs around when no one is watching and do deep bends and all sorts of funny looking calisthenics. I'll go up and down my stairs a couple of times just for no reason.
Today it snowed here, so it will be yoga or Pilates by DVD.
Congratulations for doing this in a healthy way; keep at it, don't get discouraged by that stalling, it happened to me too, and you just have to keep on keeping on... If you do splurge and overindulge, don't beat yourself up about it, just go back the next day to being moderate and prudent. And picture yourself in the great jeans you'll be able to look fabulous in soon.... I had to buy all new trousers, as none of my old ones fit anymore. You can do it!!!!
You go girl, you go!!!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 February 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthanks for all the advice :)does any 1 know of any really good but relatively easy excersises to tone up and slim down stomach? apart from sit ups ?
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reader, saltwater +, writes (18 February 2009):
 You should try going swimming regularly...swimming is one of the best things you can do to lose weight consistently, as it's a type of exercise that most people enjoy....not a lot of people enjoy using an exercise bike!
If you don't enjoy swimming, find an exercise you enjoy doing, then it won't feel like such a chore or a task.
You can also go your local GP for advice about setting up a diet tailored to your body and the GP can also help you set up daily exercises to help you on your way to weight loss.
Stay with it!
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 February 2009): Do you write everything down that passes your lips?
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reader, TasteofIndia +, writes (18 February 2009):
 Don't get discouraged now! You are only a month in. It is very difficult to lose weight, it's all about maintaining the lifestyle and you'll see long term progress. You should be incredibly proud of yourself though - it's really hard to make a commitment to losing weight. Amazing. Maybe try adding a few things to your exercise regimen, like pick up one of those aerobic DVD's - they've got some really fun ones out right now. If you want to see MORE results and at a faster rate, you'll probably have to up your exercise game just a bit.
But, it sounds like you've really made a switch to a healthier lifestyle and -7 pounds is still a big accomplishment. Even if you stick with your current routine, you will still see changes in y our body and weight.
Oh yes, and as one last note, make sure you're measuring your waist. You could be dropping inches from your waist and not even realizing it! It'll give you something else to be proud of.
Congratulations and keep strong!
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