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| posted May 15, 2008 5:56:53 PM | To All |
| I feel like I've spent my whole life ALMOST in shape, ALMOST healthy, but haven't quite been able to get to that place where I'm really psyched about my body. I've tried every diet and workout routine...anyone have anything else I might try? |
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| posted May 21, 2008 10:21:45 AM | To All |
A few things that have worked for me:
yoga
breathing exercises
meditation
macrobiotics
raw diet
volunteering
it's the connection to the mind that makes the body most happy, i think :-)
good luck on your path! |
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| posted May 21, 2008 2:44:04 PM | To All |
Hi Carrie:
I am right there with you. I eat super healthy and excercise about 5 times a week and am still 5 lbs away from where I want to be. And let's not discuss my flabby belly : )
I think what works is trying new things, especially things that you can have fun with.. tennis, volleyball, swimming long distance, trail running, basketball, road biking, yoga, pilates, tai chi, etc. Not only will something fun encourage you to do it more often, but your muscles will respond better if they are exposed to new challenges. I just started playing tennis again and I was pooped after 1 1/2 hours of singles. It so fun and a great workout.
Also, now that it's summer, you might make a vow to bike to as many places as possible, as opposed to using your car. Not only will you help the environment, but you'll burn tons of calories while you're seeing new things. My husband and I are going to try that this summer and I'm really looking forward to it. I'll bet I'll eat less at a restaurant knowing I need to get on a bike afterward.
And lastly, I've heard from many people in your situation that a detox diet helps them get to where they want to be, especially if nothing else has worked.
Good luck,
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| posted May 28, 2008 10:15:07 AM | To All |
i totally agree with the yoga and the raw food diet....
i just recently went raw vegan and the weight is starting to come off pretty fast....(i ate a lot of ice cream and crap before).....in fact....i had stalled in my weight loss efforts (even when i was staying under my calories for the day) and this has jump started my weight loss again.......
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| posted Jun 2, 2008 5:13:37 AM | To Carrie |
Hi Carrie,
I have found that yoga changes my body in great ways, both mentally and physically. Even doing a 1/2 hour DVD like Yoga Fit makes a difference a few times a week.The other thing that has always been successful for me is following the book Fit For Life, by Harvey & Marilyn Diamond. It is not a diet, but more a healthy way of life, It is about eating proper food combinations so that your body works to the best of its ability. When I followed this plan ( which I admit, I am not now) my body really changed and I lost weight in places I never could. I always go back to this way when I need help and it really works. Yogi Detox Tea is a nice treat too. It doean't clean you out like some other teas, just helps you release excess water and toxins. Hope this helps: ) Good Luck |
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| posted Jun 3, 2008 9:23:28 PM | To steph27 |
I lost 20kgs (44 lbs) 2/3 years ago - I found out what was weakening me and stopped it - for me it was alcohol and then I took up lots of exercise - no change in diet which was already healthy. I am a huge fan of James Ray who says "Avoid all that weakens you, embrace all that makes you strong" check out his new book Harmonic Wealth about getting what u want in the 5 pillars - Financial, mental, relational, spiritual and PHYSICAL
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| posted Jun 16, 2008 3:46:45 PM | To All |
My #1 advice: Get into a REGULAR yoga practice-- at least 3 times a week, the more the better. This will not only change your body externally & boost your metabolism, but it will make you feel GOOD in your body! But you must have a regular practice to get the results. If you can do 4 classes a week it would be even better.. As much as you can!
I have in the past been uncomfortable about my body, & I too tried "every diet & workout routine", but never could get to that place where I looked & FELT good in my body.. Until I got into yoga! With a regular yoga practice & a healthy diet (with LOTS of fresh or lightly steamed veggies & enough protein), I can say I feel GREAT- completely different than I'd previously felt all my life!
After a couple months of a regular yoga practice (and eating healthy) you will feel amazing!!
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| posted Aug 13, 2008 9:18:16 AM | To All |
Hi Carrie,
Just to share my experience:
I've been active in sports since young and was able to maintain an ideal weight for a long time despite my love for food, until 2 years ago (I'm 42 now).
Despite regular running exercise (3 times a week, 30 minutes each time), I wasn't able to bring down my weight like I used to do. It was depressing to have to keep buying new work pants due to expanding waistline.
The situation started changing after I joined a colleague in a yoga class. Merely a few sessions of hot yoga, and I noticed a weight loss of about 2 kg. Of course, the dramatic improvement in general well-being was delightful.
In the last three months, I discover a very effective weight control exercise for myself:
A 15-minute yoga as warm-up exercise, before my regular 1-hour evening run (3~4 times a week). I'm now back to the same ideal weight 10 years ago.
Hope this little experience sharing helps.
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| posted Aug 28, 2008 7:53:34 PM | To All |
I have been where you're at Carrie. To be honest with you... my success didn't fully come until I relaxed about my ultimate goal a little bit.
Depending at what phase of your life your in, your body's and mind's needs change. What works for you in your twenties may no longer work for you in our thirties and so on.
Sometimes it's also hard for some to accept that due to genetics and what have you, that last few pounds of belly fat or whatever problem spots you have, may seem impossible to lose because that's just how the great powers at be made ya.  I know this isn't the answer many like to hear but it's the truth. There are plenty of super fit people who will never be stereotypically fit by appearance.
However I like that you have placed emphasis on health and not just being thin. I am sure you recognize how fit you are is not as simple as your weight or BMI.
I have to say, if your healthy, happy and generally fit.... CONGRATULATIONS! You've surpassed what may strive to achieve over an entire life time. 
Personally.... I started running marathons as a Clydesdale runner and even with all of the mileage I ran in my twenties... I really had to watch what I ate to get down to where I am now. I am not metabolically gifted as they call it. Again, genes are just what they are. Some are never metabolically gifted - some are up to a certain age and then it's like a light switch goes off and they find that is no longer the case - some are their entire lives (like my Boyfriend.... OMG I only wish I could eat as much as he does and never have to think about it... lol).
However, if the pounds are creeping up on you and it's really driving you nuts... odds are you're simply at a point in your life where your body is not going to burn melt it away the way it used to. It will take expending a little more energy and taking in a little less food - or, even something as simple as watching the sugars in your diet and really sticking with whole and more raw foods. Plus, something else to consider is your stress levels. Cortisol (known as the stress hormone) levels tend to run high in most of us these days and that can lead to weight gain for multiple reasons. This is one of the many reasons yoga, tai chi and other inward directed forms of exercise are especially beneficial for weight loss and living longer.
When I took up yoga after being a long distance runner for years (and I still am to this day because I simply love it) it did something for me I never expected at the time - it changed my perspective of my body. I felt myself becoming so much more in tuned with how I was feeling not only on the mat... but when I was off the mat too. I stopped taking for granted just how wonderful I my body was just the it was. Before I knew it... the rest of the weight seemed to be easy to lose. Yet, the interesting thing was that I had stopped caring if those last five pounds or ever came off.
I didn't mean to digress... but I do wish you the best of luck in finding what's best for you! 
Yours in health,
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