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Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 2:05 pm
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:03 am
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:sigh: Weight is such a troublesome thing. >.>
Well, if motivation is what you need, going on a diet can be easier if you can get someone to do it with you. Going to the gym and doing cardio is definately a good idea, but getting there is always hard. Again, if you could have someone motivate you and get you there to work out with you, that would be good. I find once you get there, you have nothing else to do BUT work out. ^^
Um, meditation might be a good idea as well. Look up some sites on how its done, and do the ones that have you learn to love and accept yourself. When faced with any problem later in the day, call upon the strength you felt during meditation and try to take control of your life. I've only tried doing this starting yesterday after reading it in CosmoGIRL, but I imagine it works. I tried, but couldn't find it online, so I just typed it all out for you. ^^
Quote: HAVE YOUR BEST YEAR YET! by Joanne Malino If you discovered that there was a way to spend only 10 minutes a day doing something that could make you smarter, happier, and less stressed, you'd do it, wouldn't you? Well, here's an inside tip. Start meditating!
It's the start of school and you're ready to rock. But the more you focus on your endless, alpha-girl to-do list (honor roll, hot bf, varsity b-ball, after-school job), the more over-whelmed you feel. You know your goals are reachable, but the "hows" and the "whens" are questions you don't even want to think about answering. That's where meditation comes in. It's a simple practice that helps you feel emotionally centered so you can keep your eyes on the prize. Forget everything that you've heard about it - medidation is not about being "deep" or about just saying "om" over and over. It is about finding your inner power and keeping it at your immediate reach. When you meditate, you find a personal freedom from anxiety. Before you know it, life becomes less stressful because you become more grounded. You begin to organize your thoughts and mentally relax so that your mile-long to-do list become mission possible!
TUNE IN Most of us are in the habit of being totally plugged in to everyone all the time. We're either on the phone, screaming down the hallway, or replying to an e-mail. But by taking a few minutes to yourself each day before you start communicating with others, you can immerse yourself in positive energy and prepare for whatever the day will bring. First, find a place to sit quietly for 10 minutes with nobody bugging you (your bedroom the bathroom, or wherever you can get relaxed). Simply turn off everything - your TV, cell, the audio alert on your IM, etc. Set your alarm to ring in 10 minutes so you won't have to keep checking the clock. Sit down on your bed, on the floor, or in a chair, and keep your back as straight as you can. Then closer your eyes and mouth and breathe normally through your nose, but pay close attention to your breath and notice how it feels going in an out of your nostrils.
MIND YOURSELF At first you may find that your mind is wandering all over the place! What should I eat, pancakes or eggs? Who was that cute guy in gym class? This is normal! The human mind is full of thoughts, so it takes practice to slow down the chatter. Part of meditating is learning not to judge yourself, so start by accepting whatever pops into your mind and try not to dwell on it. And if you can't help but focus on it, still be easy on yourself. Tell yourself, "It's just a thought and I accept it." Then let it go and bring your awareness back to your breath. It can help to have a mantra, a simple word to repeat in your mind to help you stay focused. Try the word "one" or "yes" or even "breathing." Don't be surprised if on some days you lose all track of time while meditating, yet on other days you sit there the whole time wondering, How much longer? Either way, once you make meditation a habit, you'll discover that when you're finished, you always feel more connected to you.
ENJOY THE EFFECTS The effects of meditating last way longer than the 10 minutes you're sitting still. You'll see that self-doubt is lessened because when you practice paying attention to just one thing that's happening in the moment, like your breath, you start to get better at noticing exactly what you're feeling as you're feeling it - not days later. So there will be fewer instances of Ugh, I just thought of the perfect thing to say or Why didn't I just tell him? And when upsetting stuff happens, like finding out your first choice school wait-listed you, you'll be able to take a few deep breaths and realize you're the same secure person inside, no matter what's going on around you. Of all the things you can do to make your school year better, meditation is one thing that will feel like a lifesaver for every situation!
P.S. Meditating really can make you smarter! Scientists who have studied the effects of meditating say that it actually makes the gray matter in the right hemisphere of your brain - the area that helps you pay attention - thicker. So once you get the hang of it, you may actually end up studying less but remembering more!
To get your mind off food, try to stay busy. Do other things that you tend to get absorbed in and try not to munch on snacks like chips. If you get hungry, 'free-foods' like carrots or cucumbers are okay. Try to be somewhere, though, where you wont be tempted by food. If you are offered something that might ruin your diet, just say 'No thanks' before you even have to think about it.
If your looking for diet pills, I've tried one called the H57 Hoodia (http://www.myh57.com/) that surpresses appitite that has worked pretty well for me. I haven't used it diligently enough to record any process, but have noticed a decrease in hunger during the days that I do take some.
In addition, you might already know this, but always eat breakfast! It starts up your metabolism in the morning, and if you are one of those people that don't like to, train your body to. Eat a little at first and gradually increase to a larger-sized breakfast. Your body will get used to it and accept eating in the morning.
Lastly, drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses a day (4 regular-sized water bottles)! Granted, you'll be peeing like no tomorrow, but it works. This, along with about a 1200 calorie diet, I lost almost 5 pounds in one week. ^^ Sure this only happened once, but it was pretty cool.
If you're really desperate, then dieting shouldn't be a problem. Just keep reminding yourself what you want to work toward, and what life will be like when you reach your goal. I hope all this helps, and I wish you good luck on your quest toward a healthy body. <3
So, here's a summary of my ideas: *Get a diet partner *Go to the gym *Meditate *Don't munch *Diet Pills? *Eat breakfast *Drink water! -Good luck-
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:23 am
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ok, im the opposite of what your going through. Im too skiny, im like 70 pounds and im in 8th grade.........i can eat a whole pizza if i wanted to and not even gain a pound. But, i can help u out. The best thing u can do, IS TO NOT EAT THAT FREKIN DIET FOOD! IT WILL MAKE U CRAVE BETTER FOOD MORE!!!!! TRUST ME!!! Just eat regular food, less...and excersise. and you should TRY diet pills, but if u see any weight being gained you might want to stop taking them because they can also make u gain weight, it happened to my gradma. My uncle is way WAY overweight and what he does is just drink tons of diet coke. thats all he drinks....except tea....thats it. he eats regularly and hes lossing tons of stomach off of him.
Heres ur choices: 1. Feel good about yourself, your "fat" so what! you should feel good about urself no matter what u look like. Even if people do make fun of you, you shouldnt care what people think or say. Just dont let it get to you, live your life to the fullest and be happy. Maybe your self asteem can help you loose your weight.
2. Drink alot of diet drinks or tea/fruit juice, and eat regularly. If you drink alot, you will digest alot of your weight off, if you excersise.
3. You should TRY diet pills but if they make u gain weight, stop using them.
4. You can try to eat diet foods, it can and will make u loose weight, but, thers always that whole "its nasty" thing. none of the food is really good, and it makes people want tastier fater foods. You can always go with diet foods, but its gonna kill you when your wanting that triple chocolate cake.
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Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 4:32 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:14 pm
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Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:57 pm
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Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 9:29 pm
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My weight-loss idea was DDR, lol.
But it actually does work XD I don't know if you like DDR or not, but that's not my point.
Do something you like, that's also active and helps in weight loss, like a sport, dancing, or even shopping. You don't really need a strong motivation on losing weight, like making a full day plan on your excercise times and such (unless if one is in a dire situation--as in morbidly obese. But that's a whole other story.).
If you want, sign up at one of those fitness-place-things (like the Pavillion, to those who know what I'm talking about) and go with a friend, or plan a few shopping trips, etc.
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Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:33 am
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Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:08 pm
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 2:41 pm
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:17 pm
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I want to lose weight too, I'm almost 300 lbs I know what you're thinking, but average weight for me is probably 250 I'm 6 ft 4 and still growing, I just turned 15... I was reading this, and I put away my chips, good thing, I need motivaation, I'm almost albino cause I'm inside so much, I can't miss my shows, I don't like sports (except football but my school doesn't have a team) and I'm on the computer and playing games 24/7/365 so... yeah I jhad a gym membership at the school, but I didn't do it that often, because I finally got some friends and would hang out with them, turns out one of them will be gone 3 times a week to work out at the gym... because he is one of the supervisors now, I told him I'd come with him, I am going to go with him 3 times a week, get stronger, get less weight, last time I started this, I was feeling great, I even felt like I didn't WANT the chips, it didn't last long though... so... once I get going, I'm confident I'll keep going, I was always eating out of boredom, but I guess I have to keep away from the junk food, my mom is testing diets she wants to put me on, but I can't stuick to them, she and my sister were doing this one... and my mom lost so much weight... she's down to a 10 she used to be 16... pants that is, but I'll jeep you informed on how it's going, if I have support I'm sure I'll be more motivated to keep my goals, so please, send me pms etc. I'd be glad to talk to you and discuss life problems... perhaps if I lose enough I could ask out Rose heart _ heart
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:47 pm
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Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:40 pm
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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:00 am
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:27 pm
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