which method works best for weight loss for you?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:17 pm

Been working out now for two months on a gazelle, its much easier on your joints than a treadmill, and there is no pounding of the joints or body like a threadmill.

It is however a slower way of losing weight, as some of us get older, joint pains, muscle aches, sore knees, legs, whatever ails you, this is the best equipment and also easier than walking outside on cement.

I feel so much better and have lost over 20 lbs...2 more sizes lower in clothing.

which exercise methods help you loose weight?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 10:21 pm

Odie;1066848 wrote: Been working out now for two months on a gazelle, its much easier on your joints than a treadmill, and there is no pounding of the joints or body like a threadmill.

It is however a slower way of losing weight, as some of us get older, joint pains, muscle aches, sore knees, legs, whatever ails you, this is the best equipment and also easier than walking outside on cement.

I feel so much better and have lost over 20 lbs...2 more sizes lower in clothing.

which exercise methods help you loose weight?

My daughter has the gazelle. Congrads on the weight loss. Feels great doesn't it? My sister just lost 20 lbs by going to the gym every other day.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:08 pm

I lost four stone in weight in 9 months. My doc said to me that all you do, is serve up your meal or snack, then remove half of it to another plate (Don't eat it later).

That way, your not stopping eating the things you love. Your just having half your intake.

It worked for me............ Honest.:driving:

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:53 pm

Well - Well - Well

Congrats to you...

I do alot of walking - and that hurts

and Odie you know I eat alot of fruit, still on my corrective healthy eating kick,

and have now lost @ 40 lbs.

Feel better, NO, my body aches 24/7

better for me, Yes, Dr.'s can't correct the problem so it's up to me.

Odie - I lift my glass of wine - Cheers my Dear..

chat with you @ Y & R..

Patsy

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:36 am

Swimming, thats a good one for me. That and cutting down on things like pasta and cakes, chocolate and cheese, which are things I love, but are a bit fattening. I think a little bit of exercise every day, and also reducing some of the more obviously fattening things from your diet works wonders. But you have to do them together.

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:17 am

Brisk Walking and swimming are good fat burners.. Also just cut out the snacks and just eat 3 well balanced meals or 6 smaller meals a day.

Forget scales and just eat when your hungry and limit the alcohol intake, slowly but keep it off is better than fast but pile back on:D:D:D:D

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:25 am

What a great thing, Odie! Post a picture of a gazelle for me, it sounds interesting.

Just eat sensibly, cut back on carbs with more veggies and fruits. A slow weight lloss is one that will stay off easier. For exercise, I walk everyday-about 15-20,000 steps on the pedometer. I go to the gym and only use the bike for 5 miles and the treadmill to walk, usually on an incline. I never run unless I have to, because of the impact on the older legs. And I go to TKD 2-3 times a week, so for me that is an hour of the highest calorie burning on my schedule. I run there, but the floor is cushioned, it is not too bad. Dr. G's suggestion of swimming is a good one, nothing is nicer than an indoor pool in the winter, and they have aerobic classes too besides doing laps. Swimming burns a high amount of calories and is so nice to be in the warm water when it is freezing outside.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:59 am

Patsy Warnick;1066901 wrote: Well - Well - Well

Congrats to you...

I do alot of walking - and that hurts

and Odie you know I eat alot of fruit, still on my corrective healthy eating kick,

and have now lost @ 40 lbs.

Feel better, NO, my body aches 24/7

better for me, Yes, Dr.'s can't correct the problem so it's up to me.

Odie - I lift my glass of wine - Cheers my Dear..

chat with you @ Y & R..

Patsy

thank you, walking is really the best thing, but it now hurts my hip and feet on concrete.

I also cut back on carbs........that really helped!

I lift my glass of milk, cheers my dear!:wah:

and poor dear K!:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:01 am

Galbally;1066969 wrote: Swimming, thats a good one for me. That and cutting down on things like pasta and cakes, chocolate and cheese, which are things I love, but are a bit fattening. I think a little bit of exercise every day, and also reducing some of the more obviously fattening things from your diet works wonders. But you have to do them together.

swimming! awesome idea to keep in shape!

and yes, those fattening foods I also love so much!:-5

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:09 am

chonsigirl;1067052 wrote: What a great thing, Odie! Post a picture of a gazelle for me, it sounds interesting.

Just eat sensibly, cut back on carbs with more veggies and fruits. A slow weight lloss is one that will stay off easier. For exercise, I walk everyday-about 15-20,000 steps on the pedometer. I go to the gym and only use the bike for 5 miles and the treadmill to walk, usually on an incline. I never run unless I have to, because of the impact on the older legs. And I go to TKD 2-3 times a week, so for me that is an hour of the highest calorie burning on my schedule. I run there, but the floor is cushioned, it is not too bad. Dr. G's suggestion of swimming is a good one, nothing is nicer than an indoor pool in the winter, and they have aerobic classes too besides doing laps. Swimming burns a high amount of calories and is so nice to be in the warm water when it is freezing outside.

glad to hear you don't run, your so right, it hard impact on your body for sure

your really doing fabulous!

this is the gazelle, its not motorized, you can do it as slow as you want or as fast as your want.

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:14 am

Odie;1066848 wrote: Been working out now for two months on a gazelle, its much easier on your joints than a treadmill, and there is no pounding of the joints or body like a threadmill.

It is however a slower way of losing weight, as some of us get older, joint pains, muscle aches, sore knees, legs, whatever ails you, this is the best equipment and also easier than walking outside on cement.

I feel so much better and have lost over 20 lbs...2 more sizes lower in clothing.

which exercise methods help you loose weight?

Good for you.

I'm sure most everything works, if you use it. That's the hardest for me. I buy it. I start the program and then it becomes just another thing I own.

For me, I've found I've got to go somewhere, at a certain time and follow the directions of an instructor. Water exercizses have been the most successful for me. I so enjoy the socializing with the others in the water.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:27 am

Kindle;1067082 wrote: Good for you.

I'm sure most everything works, if you use it. That's the hardest for me. I buy it. I start the program and then it becomes just another thing I own.

For me, I've found I've got to go somewhere, at a certain time and follow the directions of an instructor. Water exercizses have been the most successful for me. I so enjoy the socializing with the others in the water.

funny how we are all so different, its good that you can push yourself to go out and work out...where I lack that motivation....if something is right at home....then I can workout when I feel like it.

and as previously said, swimming is supposed to be the best and easy on your body.............good for you!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:29 am

jimbo;1066999 wrote: the last time i lost loads of ugly fat ... the devorce method worked well

now my best chance of losing it is decapitation :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

so this is how you look?:yh_rotfl

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:37 am

Okay odie, you've shamed me into going to the Y today... I would get on MY gazelle, but i am currently using it as a coat rack...

:o

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:39 am

flopstock;1067335 wrote: Okay odie, you've shamed me into going to the Y today... I would get on MY gazelle, but i am currently using it as a coat rack...

:o

When we bought our Nortic Track years ago,

it quickly became the cat's perch. :yh_rotfl

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:40 am

For those of us that thought a Gazelle was an animal

Here is a pic:D

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:24 pm

Chezzie;1067344 wrote: For those of us that thought a Gazelle was an animal

Here is a pic:D

silly wrabbit.......I already posted it!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:27 pm

Odie;1067458 wrote: silly wrabbit.......I already posted it!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

too many carrots:D

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 4:24 pm

Chezzie;1067461 wrote: too many carrots:D

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:29 am

I will often put in a CD and dance to it, yup, by myself!

great stress-reducer and calorie-loss.

when you have your favorites on, you just gotta dance!:wah:

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:13 am

Chezzie;1067005 wrote: Brisk Walking and swimming are good fat burners.. Also just cut out the snacks and just eat 3 well balanced meals or 6 smaller meals a day.

Forget scales and just eat when your hungry and limit the alcohol intake, slowly but keep it off is better than fast but pile back on:D:D:D:D

:eek:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:29 am

NBM works for me that "NOTHING BY MOUTH" and exercise. It is very simple stop eating as much and get moving. For those that need medical intervention get it your health is a stake.

I have a dear, dear friend who is extremely over weight. One day she woke up and decided that is it. She designed a diet that suits here life style (not the usual 3 square meals a day) but one that she felt she could stick to. I just spoke to here over the weekend as she is back east visiting her daughter. She has lost 80 pounds in 6 months and feels great. It is minds over matter in most cases the will power must be there or it won't happen.

Bravo to all of you for working so hard it will pay off. I need to get my fluffy butt back on the treadmill and get motivated. :-5

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:01 am

Odie;1067731 wrote: I will often put in a CD and dance to it, yup, by myself!

great stress-reducer and calorie-loss.

when you have your favorites on, you just gotta dance!:wah:

I find it is a good way to get the little one to close the curtains...

You ought to see her face when I put the windows down and start singing in the mall parking lot..:yh_rotfl

I did 2 hours at the y yesterday, odie.. and I blame you!:p

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:17 am

CARLA;1067779 wrote: NBM works for me that "NOTHING BY MOUTH". That was a high school girlfriend's mantra.

sorry. wrong thread.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:25 am

flopstock;1067897 wrote: I find it is a good way to get the little one to close the curtains...

You ought to see her face when I put the windows down and start singing in the mall parking lot..:yh_rotfl

I did 2 hours at the y yesterday, odie.. and I blame you!:p

poor little one!:wah:

blame me, I'm used to it, I'm married!:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:54 pm

I also find with the gazelle because it has no motor, I can use it and watch t.v.

when I had the treadmill, it was just to noisy to hear anything.

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:24 pm

The method that works best for me - I lost 45 pounds and have kept it off............

I eat 5 times a day. I eat within 2 hours after I get up...now I have to eat or I are a byatch in the AM . I eat probably 1700 calories a day but I eat them over 4 or 5 small meals. I am 5'8" and weigh between 143 and 148 on any given day. Yes - I have those nasty cottage cheeselooking thighs - I'm, 53. My whole body is falling to my knees at this point. Except my breasts. I had breast cancer and survived so now I have implants...I'll be 90 with perky tits and all my thighs and butt at my knees. I think I can hide that with capri pants...LMAO.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:30 pm

nvalleyvee;1068398 wrote: The method that works best for me - I lost 45 pounds and have kept it off............

I eat 5 times a day. I eat within 2 hours after I get up...now I have to eat or I are a byatch in the AM . I eat probably 1700 calories a day but I eat them over 4 or 5 small meals. I am 5'8" and weigh between 143 and 148 on any given day. Yes - I have those nasty cottage cheeselooking thighs - I'm, 53. My whole body is falling to my knees at this point. Except my breasts. I had breast cancer and survived so now I have implants...I'll be 90 with perky tits and all my thighs and butt at my knees. I think I can hide that with capri pants...LMAO.

my friend is on this........worked wonders for him also!

breast cancer, been there to hun!:-4

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:17 am

nvalleyvee;1068398 wrote: The method that works best for me - I lost 45 pounds and have kept it off............

I eat 5 times a day. I eat within 2 hours after I get up...now I have to eat or I are a byatch in the AM . I eat probably 1700 calories a day but I eat them over 4 or 5 small meals. I am 5'8" and weigh between 143 and 148 on any given day. Yes - I have those nasty cottage cheeselooking thighs - I'm, 53. My whole body is falling to my knees at this point. Except my breasts. I had breast cancer and survived so now I have implants...I'll be 90 with perky tits and all my thighs and butt at my knees. I think I can hide that with capri pants...LMAO.

You are too funny Nvalley.....and I'm glad that you're feeling better;)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:18 am

Odie;1068402 wrote: my friend is on this........worked wonders for him also!

breast cancer, been there to hun!:-4

Oh Odie, I'm glad you're better:-4

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 3:19 am

CARLA;1067779 wrote: NBM works for me that "NOTHING BY MOUTH" and exercise. It is very simple stop eating as much and get moving. For those that need medical intervention get it your health is a stake.

I have a dear, dear friend who is extremely over weight. One day she woke up and decided that is it. She designed a diet that suits here life style (not the usual 3 square meals a day) but one that she felt she could stick to. I just spoke to here over the weekend as she is back east visiting her daughter. She has lost 80 pounds in 6 months and feels great. It is minds over matter in most cases the will power must be there or it won't happen.

Bravo to all of you for working so hard it will pay off. I need to get my fluffy butt back on the treadmill and get motivated. :-5

Good advice Carla....so true;)

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:55 pm

tons of vegetables.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:28 am

Odie;1066848 wrote: Been working out now for two months on a gazelle, its much easier on your joints than a treadmill, and there is no pounding of the joints or body like a threadmill.

It is however a slower way of losing weight, as some of us get older, joint pains, muscle aches, sore knees, legs, whatever ails you, this is the best equipment and also easier than walking outside on cement.

I feel so much better and have lost over 20 lbs...2 more sizes lower in clothing.

which exercise methods help you loose weight?

Doesn't matter-----------just burn more calories than you take in. Calories can be measured for each food item.

wildhorses · Post by **wildhorses** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:54 am

Dont eat too many carbohydrates at night. Eat them earlier in the day so you have a chance to burn it off during the day. Ration snacks. Dont buy too many of them..... if you try to give it up then you deprive yourself too much and then you splurge. At least thats what happens to me. I try to eat snacks that include mostly fruit. Like a banana with a very small scoop of ice cream and just a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Or peaches with a very small scoop of frozen yogurt. Then you satisfy your sweet tooth but it is mostly fruit. Eat slowly. It takes your body about 20 minutes to start processing food. If you eat fast you can eat more than you need. If you eat slowly then you will feel full before you are finished. This really works. You will feel full on less food.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 6:47 am

Lon;1072652 wrote: Doesn't matter-----------just burn more calories than you take in. Calories can be measured for each food item.

daily intate of calories is around 1900 per day..........2000 for woman.

usually burn 450 per day.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 8:39 am

Odie;1072874 wrote: daily intate of calories is around 1900 per day..........2000 for woman.

usually burn 450 per day.

not now, eating my own baked goodies!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:02 am

I've gone up and down in weight all my life until about 2 years ago, I just stayed heavy....whined about the weight but NOW I am finally doing something about it. Well, since March (when I got laid off from work) I walked everyday from 20-60 minutes a day, at minimum 5 days a week. Now that it is cold, I have been using the wii fit as my exercise program, I LOVE IT!...Eventually I'd like to get a membership at the Y again because I do love to swim in the winter....

the challenge for me is FOOD...and with being unemployed all this time, the night snacking was my enemy! I'm so glad that I'm getting back on track...

10 years I lost 40 lbs in 6 months by exercising and eating healthier....I can do it again!! I know I can!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:39 am

WonderWendy3;1085473 wrote: I've gone up and down in weight all my life until about 2 years ago, I just stayed heavy....whined about the weight but NOW I am finally doing something about it. Well, since March (when I got laid off from work) I walked everyday from 20-60 minutes a day, at minimum 5 days a week. Now that it is cold, I have been using the wii fit as my exercise program, I LOVE IT!...Eventually I'd like to get a membership at the Y again because I do love to swim in the winter....

the challenge for me is FOOD...and with being unemployed all this time, the night snacking was my enemy! I'm so glad that I'm getting back on track...

10 years I lost 40 lbs in 6 months by exercising and eating healthier....I can do it again!! I know I can!

its hard staying at home and being unemployed......was a disaster for me also!

but now that I am not going back to work, my desires have changed, so exercise and eating proper are much easier...accept of course right now, but soon as Christmas is over with, no goodies will be left......back on track.

you will do it, because you can!

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:34 pm

Walking and pushing or pulling a golf cart (non powered) for 18 holes of golf taking 3.5 hours will consume 1200 calories for a 180 lb male.

el guapo · Post by **el guapo** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:50 pm

not eating works

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:35 pm

high protein..lots of vegis and fruit in between and exercise..