Anyone got any advice?

[justagirl]

I'm trying to lose 22lbs, ever since i started a new job and university, i cant seem to stay as thin as i was because of overeating and just being stressed out. I was told to count calories and just to keep doing pilates and that will get me where i want to be, but im just getting so frustrated. I heard about this pill called Lipo6 Hers, its supposed to speed up your immune system and burn the fat. Im not sure about it, has anybody ever used it?

i just want to gett rid of this belly that im starting to get, and i want to tone my legs more.

if anybody could please help that would be great

 

[Invariant]

First off honey, I'd like to say DO NOT resort to weight loss pills. Not even as your last resort. Personally, I've no experience with them, but what I can assure you, is that it's very possible to become toned and lose twenty-two pounds without the aid of pills.

My advice to you is this: Do continue in your Pilates if it's a form of exercise you enjoy and do start off by counting calories. My recommendation is at least 1,200 calories a day and if you're still hungry up it by 100 until you feel satisfied. Judging from personal experience, I've found it rather helpful to invest in a homegym. I own a Bowflex Extreme and only having used if for about two and a half months, I can definitely see results. Do I have a six-pack yet? No, but given the nineteen years I carried around an excess of 140 pounds, it's not realistic to think I could tone muscles I've never used in such a short time. My six month goal is to finally *look* completely toned. Asking for anything before that time period, in my mind, isn't probable.

Patience is not only a virtue, but a cure for our frustration. You grow less and less frustrated when the understanding of what's realistic and what isn't is finally grasped.

It may take less time, but I would say give yourself AT LEAST three months to drop the weight. It could take a significantly less amount of time, yes, but if you set yourself up with a time-period that's realistic, you'll be even more proud of yourself if you accomplish your weight loss goal before then.

You can't lost twenty-two pounds in two weeks, and it's honestly unhealthy to lose such an amount in a month or even two. You have to remember that even though you're losing weight, you still have to take care of yourself.

I hope that helps in any way it can, chica. (((Big hugs)))

 

[Vilandra]

Hi,
Unfortunately, Diet pills don't work, I wish it was that easy! Counting calories really helps, but it doesn't have to be so tedious. Have you heard of Weight Watchers? Its The best weight loss plan i ever tried. Simple Philosophy of eating healthily and exersizing. The results aren't drastic, but they last. I found a site called groovybluetees.com. The site isn't complete at the moment but they have lots of recipes and information on the program. Its worth a look.
best of luck.
Vilandra.

 

[LaurenS11]

I actually tried Lipo6 before, and no it doesnt work AT ALL. You need to try and mix up your workout, instead of doing pilates all of the time. Try biking, swimming, running, etc. And use interval training. Weight lifting is another huge routing you should get yourself doing on a regular basis. If you need help with a program, let me know!

 

[Asaf]

I have to agree about the diet pills. They're a waste of money.

You said that you're feeling stressed out - maybe that's what's causing the weight gain. I think it would be better to really deal with the cause instead of the symptom.

Consult your doctor about what you can do to alleviate stress. Or just take some time to do things that relax you. I think once you feel less stressed out, the need to eat compulsively will also cool down a bit.

Hope this helps

 

[edco76]

I bet the pill is advertised as "best used with diet and exercise" guess what? 2 of those 3 things are necessary. 1 is not.

The only drug I have seen that is proven to lose weight is crack. I never seen a fat crackhead. They may be because they skip meals and run from the police though.

 

[txsqlchick]

I bet the pill is advertised as "best used with diet and exercise" guess what? 2 of those 3 things are necessary. 1 is not.

The only drug I have seen that is proven to lose weight is crack. I never seen a fat crackhead. They may be because they skip meals and run from the police though.

I was in a sorority; I know of others but I will not discuss them here (I would not want to be responsible for someone trying them). It was shocking how young women would abuse their bodies simply to be thin.

 

[Rosie Peters]

Definitely count calories (accurately) and keep doing pilates but you could speed things up with some straight out cardio - brisk walking is the simplest and you'll start toning up very quickly (weeks and months, not days or hours, though!).

It took time to put that 22lbs on, though you probably didn't want to notice it and ignored it as long as you could. The good news is it will not take as long to get rid of the weight as it did to put it on if you put your mind to it. Don't panic or guilt yourself - if you do that you'll give up.

If you allow yourself to feel frustrated you'll not be in the right mindset to do the best for your body - and your body deserves the best treatment you can give it.

You've got a whole lifetime ahead of you; if you get into good eating and exercise habits now you will keep them forever and look and feel great permanently.

Try telling yourself "I'm working on shifting my belly. My legs are on the way to being toned" rather than "I want, I wish..." Much more positive - and you will succeed.