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I was very skinny when I was in my 20's. Then I started to gain a few pounds, and I was never serious about losing them. Then my daughter was born, and I never recovered from that (weight-wise ). Going back to school did not help, either. I went through a very stressful period until I completed my studies, and during that time I had almost no social life. All that "helped" me gain even more pounds, which I am now desperately trying to lose.
Some time ago, I started to exercise and went on a diet (starved myself) at the same time, for a month, and I lost weight quickly. However, I gave up because this regimen made me too hungry, and I could not bear it anymore, especially with all the studying that was very nerve-consuming .
This fall I will have a very relaxed schedule, and therefore I will have more time for myself. My priority would be to lose the excess weight, but only through a healthy lifestyle (no more exaggerations for me!). Would it be useful to go and talk to a nutritionist? And/or a personal trainer? I do not have too much money to spend on this, and I don't know if it's worth it anyway. Any success stories from somebody who tried it?
If not, then what would be the most efficient alternative? Join weight-watchers or something similar?
Thank you both for answering. I looked them up and they also have an online plan. Does that really work? I am more on the shy side, and joining a whole new group of people would be overwhelming for me.
I was very skinny when I was in my 20's. Then I started to gain a few pounds, and I was never serious about losing them. Then my daughter was born, and I never recovered from that (weight-wise ). Going back to school did not help, either. I went through a very stressful period until I completed my studies, and during that time I had almost no social life. All that "helped" me gain even more pounds, which I am now desperately trying to lose.
Some time ago, I started to exercise and went on a diet (starved myself) at the same time, for a month, and I lost weight quickly. However, I gave up because this regimen made me too hungry, and I could not bear it anymore, especially with all the studying that was very nerve-consuming .
This fall I will have a very relaxed schedule, and therefore I will have more time for myself. My priority would be to lose the excess weight, but only through a healthy lifestyle (no more exaggerations for me!). Would it be useful to go and talk to a nutritionist? And/or a personal trainer? I do not have too much money to spend on this, and I don't know if it's worth it anyway. Any success stories from somebody who tried it?
If not, then what would be the most efficient alternative? Join weight-watchers or something similar?
Thank you for any advice you can give!
If you think "starving yourself" to lose weight was a good plan, you definitely need a nutritionist.
loveMountains, I never said it was a good plan. Of course I knew very well it wasn't, it just was the easiest to follow at a time when I had other priorities. Now I want to do it right, and not only lose weight, but change my lifestyle.
That month I was mainly eating a few pieces of sushi per day, plus one or two apples or a few carrots (not a big fan of either). In the morning, I only had my coffee, with some milk instead of sugar. After exercising (Jazzercise, one hour per day), I also used to eat a banana. Somebody could say that this was enough, but I was hungry most of the day. I actually need to eat more than that...
WW is not in any way a starvation diet. They blend all the needed food groups and have a number of points you need to reach each day. Following it and adding exercise or walking has enabled me to lose over 1 pound a week. I feel this is a safe and maintainable weight loss.
I eat things like greek yoghurt with fruit and granola each morning, salad or sandwich and extras for lunch and a protein and veggies for dinner. Snacks can be built in where you need them. We keep fruit and prepd veggies in the refrigerator or meals and snacks.
You get extra points to use where you want and it helps when eating out or at a friend's house.
I feel better and actually have been less hungry and emotional about hunger than in the past.
Thank you both for answering. I looked them up and they also have an online plan. Does that really work? I am more on the shy side, and joining a whole new group of people would be overwhelming for me.
For me going to the meetings was key. Not so much for the actual meeting but for the weigh in. That was my weekly motivation. I tried just doing the online WW but for me I need to be accountable. Hopping on that scale and having someone else write down my weight was my kick in the rear. The meetings can be informative as well, especially if you are just starting out on the program. And remember this, everyone at those meetings are there for the exact same reasons you are so no need to be intimidated.
Thank you for the feedback, sweetanna and Luckyd. I guess I will visit them first, to ask for more info. If I like it, I will join the meetings, too.
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). Going back to school did not help, either. I went through a very stressful period until I completed my studies, and during that time I had almost no social life. All that "helped" me gain even more pounds, which I am now desperately trying to lose.
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