A.B. asks from Fort Worth, TX on November 16, 2006
Weight Lose
i am looking for a weight lose solution i can do at home, lately i have had some problems with my blood pressure. its not in the danger zone yet but if i don't lose some weight it soon will be. I am not a calorie aounter and am not in a position to pay to go to a gym.
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thanks for all your advice i have decided to join spark people, i will give it a try . one of my fast break goals is walking at least itime a day so if anyone wants a walking partner let me know.A.
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K.M. answers from Dallas on November 16, 2006
Hi A.,
I am 41 years old and also have 3 children. My weight has bounce up and down for years but I have found that walking & slow jogging (12 min. mile) is the best thing to lower my weight. I am not an althele but I started off slowly 2 years ago by jogging for 2 minutes then walking for 1. It took me 6 months to be able to jog for 1 mile without stopping. Today I jog for 5 miles 2 to 3 times per week. I find it helps me keep my body feeling better but most of all it gives my mind a lift. Best of luck to you and I hope this helps!!
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T.M. answers from Dallas on November 20, 2006
Girl I lost 95lbs in a year and a half and did it very healthy and didn't rip anything out of my life suddenly and send myself into shock, lol. I would love to talk to you about it and see if it is something that you would like. there is too much for me ot type, but I would love to help. you can contact me here if you want too and I will give you my number. hope to hear from you soon.
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M.O. answers from Albuquerque on November 16, 2006
Hi A.. I highly suggest taking a look at Arbonne's Weight Loss System called Figure Eight. It's awesome! It's pure, safe, natural, herbal and botanically based, and Vegan. I know many people who swear by it! I eat the weight loss chews between meals and they keep me energized and going until the next meal. I represent Arbonne, and I'd be happy to give you some samples to try. You can check out my website to learn more: www.mandyolsen.myarbonne.com or arbonne.com. Also, I offer all Arbonne products at the wholesale price! Hope you can find something that works for you. Take care and good luck!
- M. O.
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K.M. answers from Dallas on November 16, 2006
Hi A.,
I am 41 years old and also have 3 children. My weight has bounce up and down for years but I have found that walking & slow jogging (12 min. mile) is the best thing to lower my weight. I am not an althele but I started off slowly 2 years ago by jogging for 2 minutes then walking for 1. It took me 6 months to be able to jog for 1 mile without stopping. Today I jog for 5 miles 2 to 3 times per week. I find it helps me keep my body feeling better but most of all it gives my mind a lift. Best of luck to you and I hope this helps!!
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S.B. answers from Seattle on November 16, 2006
Hey, A.! The Arbonne Figure8 Weight loss system is Great! I need to drop 10 lbs after having my second baby and did it easily in 2 weeks using Figure8! I have now kept it off for about 8 months without having to continue the entire program. There are protein shakes, a fiber shake, wirght loss supplements and weightloss chews for tasty snacks. My favorite product, which I still use, is the Daily Detox Tea. It is an herbal tea that is awesome, whether you need to lose weight or not. I actually have a full, un-opened Figure8 set if you want it. Also, if you visit www.gofigure8.com, there are great recipes and support if you want it. You don't have to buy anything to utilize the website. It is a great tool to aid you on your weightloss journey. Let me know if you have any questions, or if you want to buy the set from me. It is still in the original plastic bag it came in. The set includes the orange fiber shake, a chocolate and a vanilla protein shake, a 30-day supply of the supplements, a bag each of the chocolate and berry burst chews and a shaker cup for the shakes. I think it is $122.
Good luck to you! Let me know if I can help in any way. I think I also have a bottle (sealed) of the supplements left if you want to start off with just those. That is what I mainly used to lose the weight. Just let me know!!
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D.S. answers from Dallas on November 17, 2006
I think most of us struggle with this at some point in our life! There are some wonderful ideas listed & great programs so I'll just add a small tip. If you drink soda (or as all the texans call it "Coke"); either cut it out completely or cut way back on it. I know that in the past I've went "cold-turkey" and lost 15 lbs in 2 weeks just from giving up my Dr. Pepper for a while. Besides, you feel a ton better when you don't drink a lot of soda. Good luck & best wishes with this!!
D.
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R. answers from Dallas on November 17, 2006
Hi A.,
I understand your struggles! My knees were starting to hurt and my blood pressure was high. I had tried every diet in the world it seemed like and was even walking 2-3 miles 4 times a week. I still wasn't losing the weight. I finally tried weight watchers. I started in Feb. and reached my goal weight around July. I lost 40 lbs. For me the problem was that I was just eating way to much. Once I started recording what I ate and ate smaller protions of regular food the weight came off. The best part is I could still eat dessert. Now when I walk or jog the excercise makes a difference. Hope this helps! weightwatchers.com
R.
C.S. answers from Dallas on November 17, 2006
A.,
try just plain ol' walking. it speeds up your metabolism and makes you feel good once your body gets use to it. my mom and i walk about a mile 4-5 times a week. i quit snacking during the day and lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks.
good luck
C.
C.F. answers from Dallas on November 16, 2006
Hi A. - my dh and I use a nutritional supplement (not a shake) each day and I have lost 20 pounds, he's dropped the last 5 he had to lose...my gf in NJ has lost 15 pounds in just a few weeks and my friend in NC lost 97 pounds this past year!
If you'd like to know more please message me.
Thanks
C.
J.H. answers from Dallas on November 20, 2006
I recently bought the book You, On a Diet. It tells all about your digestive system, what helps it work and what makes it stop working, and how your body digests and metabolizes food. This has helped me understand what different foods do to my body, so I eat differently now. It also said to drink a LOT of water and walk at least 30 minutes every day, without fail. I have been following this for about 2 weeks, not doing the actual diet in the book, and I have lost 8 pounds and feel a lot better. I still have to be cattle prodded out the door to walk most days because I HATE it, but once I am going I do ok. I do reccommend this book though, it will change how you view food. It has helped me curb my late night eating addiction.
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