Losing weight

Wow, I am a bit overwhelmed. I read the thread. I get the jist.


I need to eat healthier and move more.


Did anyone suggest a workout video that won't kill me in the first 5 minutes?

Why not put on the radio and dance to start out?
 
You...barely notice me yet...you initiated this whole conversation... Right.

Give the old man a break, he needs to practice his negs as a self proclaimed "alpha male."

Keep in mind he is a little butt-hurt that you set the upper limit at 50. I, of course, suffer no such indignities...because I am a youthful 49 and 1/2.
 
More Savage Wisdom:

Workout videos and gym memberships are a waste of time and money, unless you enjoy doing those activities.

Instead, walk more. Park at the far side of the lot instead of right next to the door. When you get home from work, while you still have your shoes and stuff on, get out of the car and walk 5 minutes, turn around and walk home. That's a 10 minute walk without the hassle of "going for a walk"

Take the stairs instead of the elevator even if it's only for a few floors.
 
More Savage Wisdom:

Workout videos and gym memberships are a waste of time and money, unless you enjoy doing those activities.

Instead, walk more. Park at the far side of the lot instead of right next to the door. When you get home from work, while you still have your shoes and stuff on, get out of the car and walk 5 minutes, turn around and walk home. That's a 10 minute walk without the hassle of "going for a walk"

Take the stairs instead of the elevator even if it's only for a few floors.

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eat healthy and drink water only
 
Yeah, right. My knees would never take that. Secondly, my boobs would kill me.

But that's the key. When you get through the first class, you'll feel so great and keep going without notice, till you look like Gina Carano. ;)

But of course, some people want a ripped body. That's for those people. If you just want to feel great and not pack on weight, you don't need to do that. Just like yea, don't eat so much (bad stuff) and trade a train or car ride for a walk? Trade pop/soda and sweet stuff like liquors for water and herbal teas.

I found out a Japanese secret. Well it's not a secret anymore :cool:

Drink something hot after a meal, and drink if before bed. And then, soak in a hot bath before bad. You'll sweat it all out what you ate :eek: I wake up with a flat tummy even after a big holiday like just now with Turkey day. But that's just advice. :)
 
More Savage Wisdom:

Workout videos and gym memberships are a waste of time and money, unless you enjoy doing those activities.

Instead, walk more. Park at the far side of the lot instead of right next to the door. When you get home from work, while you still have your shoes and stuff on, get out of the car and walk 5 minutes, turn around and walk home. That's a 10 minute walk without the hassle of "going for a walk"

Take the stairs instead of the elevator even if it's only for a few floors.



You're going to laugh but a long long time ago, I lost a lot of weight to............

Tanya Tucker's Country Workout


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I loved this video. It was dancing.
 
Wow, I am a bit overwhelmed. I read the thread. I get the jist.


I need to eat healthier and move more.


Did anyone suggest a workout video that won't kill me in the first 5 minutes?

Starting any new program will likely kill ya after the first five minutes. The trick is to stick with it.

Hell, I considered myself in reasonably good shape and tried "hot yoga" last fall. I was sucking wind and drenched from head to foot in sweat 20 minutes into a 45 minute class!
 
Wow, I am a bit overwhelmed. I read the thread. I get the jist.


I need to eat healthier and move more.


Did anyone suggest a workout video that won't kill me in the first 5 minutes?

Pink, try the Walk Away the Pounds videos by Leslie Sansone. They're low impact and come in a variety of lengths and intensities.

I've lost 25 pounds recently, and since we're about the same age, I'll tell you what works for me. Good luck!

  • Start the day with a glass/mug of warm water with the juice of a fresh lemon.
  • Get a minimum of 30 minutes or cardio, 5 days a week. And I'm talking being out of breath and sweating. It doesn't matter what else I do, if I don't work out, I won't lose weight.
  • Get at least 5-7 servings of fruits and non-starchy vegetables per day. Not only does this make good nutritional sense, it will also keep you feeling full and satisfied.
  • Drink more water than you think you need.
  • Stick with lean proteins as much as possible, and try to limit simple, refined carbs to one meal a day.
  • Get plenty of sleep, and do what you can to reduce your stress level (exercise helps with this).
 
Pink, try the Walk Away the Pounds videos by Leslie Sansone. They're low impact and come in a variety of lengths and intensities.

I've lost 25 pounds recently, and since we're about the same age, I'll tell you what works for me. Good luck!

  • Start the day with a glass/mug of warm water with the juice of a fresh lemon.
  • Get a minimum of 30 minutes or cardio, 5 days a week. And I'm talking being out of breath and sweating. It doesn't matter what else I do, if I don't work out, I won't lose weight.
  • Get at least 5-7 servings of fruits and non-starchy vegetables per day. Not only does this make good nutritional sense, it will also keep you feeling full and satisfied.
  • Drink more water than you think you need.
  • Stick with lean proteins as much as possible, and try to limit simple, refined carbs to one meal a day.
  • Get plenty of sleep, and do what you can to reduce your stress level (exercise helps with this).

Exactly! I lost nearly 5 inches doing similar.

Warm drink mhm
cardio mhm
sleep mhm
lots of water mhm
less bad stuff and sodium mhm

:rose:
 
But that's the key. When you get through the first class, you'll feel so great and keep going without notice, till you look like Gina Carano. ;)

But of course, some people want a ripped body. That's for those people. If you just want to feel great and not pack on weight, you don't need to do that. Just like yea, don't eat so much (bad stuff) and trade a train or car ride for a walk? Trade pop/soda and sweet stuff like liquors for water and herbal teas.

I found out a Japanese secret. Well it's not a secret anymore :cool:

Drink something hot after a meal, and drink if before bed. And then, soak in a hot bath before bad. You'll sweat it all out what you ate :eek: I wake up with a flat tummy even after a big holiday like just now with Turkey day. But that's just advice. :)

http://s3.amazonaws.com/smgphotogallery/7a/fb/056f08224d3fb618c6c62b756fd0/gina-carano.gif
 
You are annoyingly literal, like an 8 year old.

I cut excessive (refined) sugar. I avoid sweetened products. So pretty much no processed food (are you going to get super literal again?). Was even avoiding fruit and sticking with leafy greens. Though I did get into vegetable juice (which can be/is really sweet).

As dolf mentioned, I cut down on portion size and avoided excessive snacking (though when snacking on veggies I find it difficult to go over board) between meals.

Now I'm no nutritionist so I won't recommend you go down the same path. It worked for me and I thought I'd share my experience.

One thing I can't recommend enough is to start down this path with a like minded friend so you can keep each other honest.

naked results pics. tyvm.
 
Did anyone suggest a workout video that won't kill me in the first 5 minutes?

I use Jessica Smith's workout DVD's. I love her attitude, she doesn't pretend it's all easy, and she's always saying things like "only one more, you can do it" and stuff and I find myself more willing to push that little bit harder. Her videos are very simple, no distractions, and she's young. It works for me. Have to make sure you stretch first though, or it can be a little hard on the knees.
 
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