Weight loss help?

[Anonymous]

Ok so after having three birth children I had gained quite a bit of weight. Lost 45 lbs gained 30 back :( I'm fat I'll get that out there before any one can say it. I am 5'5 , 260 lbs.
Im quite disgusted with myself I need to have a few surgeries but don't want the implants due to horrible success rates but if I lose weight they won't have to do the implants they can use my own ligaments.. and I'm really trying to lose it for good. I need tips to help.
I now eat between 900-1100 calories daily. I brisk walk 2 1/2 miles 7 days a week. I also only drink water and LOTS of it!!
Please keep in mind I am a mother of four, I have football, cheerleading, schooling, physical therapy, so on.. no family or friends near to help. I'm doing every thing on my own so my life can't change to workouts 8 hrs daily..
Any tips to help increase weight loss not fast but at a good rate. I need these surgeries physically and mentally to have a better life.

[Xfitchick]

First you need a good nutrition plan that will not result in a yoyo effect. The suggestion of going to dietist is certainly a good plan to get a detailed eating schedule. Starving yourself is not a good option because of yoyo effects. As a first step, cut carbs to your daily need (too low is not good because of a starvation reaction). Eat proteins to preserve muscle mass and for the rest lots of vegetables and fruit. And yes, be active as much as you can. Take the bike instead of the car. Continue walking.

[Asker]

I couldn't say I starve myself I just limit all calories as possible, what is a good carb intake to aim for at my size? I'm living on vegetables right now lol working on getting a bike trailer thingy for the two little kids who can't ride, I'm never without them so getting out is hard. I see dietitian soon hopefully will help me figure this stuff out. Thank you

[Xfitchick]

willtry to figger out a carb dose. The bike trailer is a good idea. It will create more load for you and biking with yiur kids is a good stimulation.

[Xfitchick]

thanks

[BellePepper]

Have you talked to the doctor about why you're having such a hard time?

[Asker]

Have that appointment coming soon. Their checking thyroid & sending me to dietitian.

[BellePepper]

Good luck! It might also be worth asking about PCOS since that can really mess with weight loss too.

I really hope they have helpful answers for you.

[Asker]

Will do, thank you!

[TripleAce]

Calories are too low

Up that to 2000-2600 a day for now. Drop it as you need depending on if you lose weight. Only drop the calories when you stop seeing progress

Do cardio 3-4 times a week and strength train with weights a couple of times. Have fun and it will come off for sure

Try to reduce carbs as much as you can throughout the whole process. That will make or break your fat loss goals

[Asker]

I don't understand the calorie intake, I thought I was supposed to reduce the intake to lose weight? Any good strength training videos you could point me towards?

[TripleAce]

Yes you are suppose to reduce but after some time, like where you are right now, your metabolism slows down to compensate for your caloric restriction. Hormones go out of whack

So you should do a reset, go on a normal calorie intake for a few days to spike up your metabolism and then start lowering it again

Make sure to keep carbs low, because when insulin is spiked your body can't burn off fat. For your body to burn fat your insulin levels have to be low so that means low carbs

[Asker]

Ok makes sense in that way. Ill for sure have to start watching carbs more, I was so consumed watching calorie intake I didn't pay attention to carbs much. Thank you

[TripleAce]

Low carbs are very important... i can give you a more advanced strategy if you're interested?

[Asker]

Yes absolutely all advice is welcomed!

[Distant]

Buy a treadmill, a stationary bike or a stair climber along with some small dumbbells. You can use them when you get a break at home. Keep in mind that weight-loss is a slow, gradual process for most people. Keep at it and don't get discouraged.

[Asker]

I have a treadmill that's what I walk on now. I couldn't even calculate what else I do in a day. Wanting a stair climber could you recommend a good one? Thank you. i assure you there is no discouraging me now I have to start thinking about me not just the kiddos!

[Distant]

I'm a stationary bike person myself because you can watch TV more easily but I'm sure there are many cheap stair climbers around in department stores. You are also helping your kids by have a healthier, happier mom.

[Asker]

Ok thank you!

[ProbablyTooMature]

I had a G/F who lost over 100 pounds just sticking with a strict diet and working her ass off on an elliptical. Sounds like you've got the diet part, just get a machine and use it when you can (preferably at least 20 minutes stretches at a time).

[Asker]

I've considered buying weight machine but I have no clue where to even began. I do have a treadmill I use daily. I do an hour workout daily.

[ProbablyTooMature]

Great! Just stick with it. It took her like a year, but she did it. She was heavier than you and shorter than you to begin with. You can do it!

[Asker]

Thank you!

[Colton5]

You don't need surgeries. And you should consult a doc or a nutritionist

[Asker]

I do need surgeries.. Not because of weight or to lose weight but because I have other health issues. I WANT to lose the weight so they are NOT sticking Artificial implants in my body. And of course health and as stated I'm not happy with myself!

[Colton5]

Oh sorry to hear that
but I don't know if I can help
Have a good day anyway!

[jameson187]

@xfitchick