Ok it has been three weeks since I have started my weight loss routine and I am happy to report that I have loss seven pounds. My starting weight was 279 now I am down to 272. I was getting a little frustrated because I had been weighing myself everyday and didn’t seem like was getting much results however the past week the weight has come down.
I know some people say it is not good to weight yourself everyday but I have to for some reason and has become a part of my routine. I have been working out with my brother and after we work out we walk over to Publix and weigh in at the scale there. It is good because it is another half mile walk added to my routine and get to see my results.
I also got some great workout tips from my twitter friend who has a fitness blog check it out.
Well I hope I can keep up this pace and I know it will become more difficult and I would like to thank everyone who has commented here with all their support.
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Hey, if weighing yourself everyday works for you – it works for you
Exercising with a partner has many advantages and it’s a good move. I’m sure working out with your brother will help you to stay focused on you goal.
Well done with your weight loss Dan!
Linda
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Thanks so much Linda, Yes it is a good feeling when you see positive results.
Loosing the weight may seem the most difficult thing in life but its the best decision when you decide to loose weight.And i totally agree with Linda that working out with partner is always great because a partner can motivates you and encourage you and also act as your competitor in the right way. And when you have a competitor you just make sure that you dont loose focus half way.Congratulations to you for your initial success i hope you continue it ….
Thats great news, congratulations! I think its okay to weight yourself often as long as it doesnt become an obsession – espesically as your weight will vary on different days and at different times. Keep up the hard work (think i’ll go for a run now – you’ve inspired me!)
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I just started hitting the gym again…its hard to get back into the groove…
If you’re working out, you’re building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. So if you don’t see a dramatic weight loss in the beginning, don’t worry about it. Eventually, the muscle you are building will use your stored fat. Then you will notice a big change in the way you look and the way your clothes fit. Your weight will drop… just stay focused and don’t worry about the number on the scale.
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Hi Dan,
How are things coming along? Still dropping pounds?
Jane made a good point there, don’t let weighing yourself become an obsession! It’s not a good idea to weigh yourself too often in my opinion. That’s because it’s easy to get discouraged. When you weigh yourself every day, it’s hard to see any difference on the scale reading. But if you weigh yourself on a weekly basis, then you can really see imrovement when you jump on the scales.
Just focus on your healthy new lifestyle. Live it. Enjoy it. And the weight will come off – and stay off.
All the best,
Linda
.-= Linda@Slimming´s last blog ..The Dangers of Yo-Yo Dieting =-.
Things are going well Thanks Linda last I weigh in I was 268 my lowest weight since started at 279. I need to get back in the swing this week since did have some beers over the weekend which I am sure didn’t help. Thanks so much for checking in.
Dan
Superb job on the weight loss.
They always say a steady weight loss is healthier.
I’ve found developing good habits is the key.
I current monitor how many steps I take a day to try and increase the active I do.
LOL, try not to think about the beers as a negative. It’ll only make you feel like giving up.
Instead just think of it as a little treat for dropping 11 lbs. That way it kind of becomes a positive. Just don’t get carried away with the little treats too much!
I often find it a challenge to go to the gym again after a nice weekend relaxing, but I also find that once I get into it I really enjoy myself.
Don’t give up!
Linda
.-= Linda@Slimming´s last blog ..Why Diets Don’t Work for Most People =-.
Dan, just stick to your goals i.e. to keep exercising and giving everything in your workout. Love exercise and working out, you’ll see that your weight will start to come down much quickly. Make sure you eat correctly and take all the nutritions and work out nicely. Don’t make your weight loss program a one-time goal, instead focus that you’ve to get healthier and for that you’ve to keep exercising and push really hard. Weight Loss is not a burden, it’s as easy as weight gain, you just have to stick to exercises, just like we stick to over-eating whenever we have to gain weight hehe
And follow guides which doesn’t harm your body in any way.
@ Mark Thanks for the support and the comment. I know it takes time to take off just like it took time to put on. I am taking it one day at a time I am doing well with working out just need to eat more healthier, once I get them both down I think I will be ok.
This is so overwhelming that everyone in this world these days just want to lose weight. I am amongst the few people who want to gain weight. I hope there are more people like me in this world.
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There are actually a lot of people out there that are looking to gain weight, the problem is they go about it all wrong, you cant jut keep force feeding yourself into obesity.You have to approach it like anything else, make a plan.Once you have a plan the rest ill fall into place.
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Hi Dan,
I’m so glad that you’ve achieved this success. I’m sure you can go far if you just keep your motivation really high. I had 3 tumors in my uterus and had to take medication which made me gain some weight.
This medication really slowed my metabolism which made weight loss even more difficult but I was able to overcome through keeping myself motivated.
Sometimes I would write in my weight loss journal and just mediate for 2 hours to keep my mind aligned.
I lost 44 pounds and I’m still going to lose more.
I just want you to know that every pound is a milestone and is a direct consequence of your hard work.
I weigh myself every 3 days sometimes every single day. It’s what keeps me in check and really works for me.
All the best,
Eren Mckay
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Hi, keep up the good work of working out regularly.Do not get frustrated, because it looks hard initially when you start out. Gradually, it will become a routine part of your life style.
Really wonderful piece of information and I appreciate it that you share something so useful with the readers of this blog. I guess almost everyone now know how to lose weight, what people are not ready to do is the effort and work that goes into reducing weight.
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Nice article on Weight loss by day to day activities. Nice and truthful methods dealt
It is nice to get weekly updates about your weight, and doing regular exercises with your partner is greater.
Jogging a mile every other day is a fun part in our loving relationship. And we remind each other constantly to eat more fiber and vegetables and to not forget to take our probiotic supplement everyday.
What I like about internet forums is that we could get a lot of support from our peers who are also into advocating health and living healthy.
And we are learning a lot too from these discussions. Keep it up!
Keep it up! Don’t loose hope or get distracted from your weight loss goals and plan It is a steady progress. I promise you that it will get easier rather than difficult as you anticipate. I used to be over weight and gradually loose them all, and it was easy as I progress with my efforts.
When I went on my weight loss spree weight was on my mind all the time. I know I too had to weight myself everyday. Although if I missed a day and came back to record the weight after 48 hours I would be pleased to note the jump in the weight loss goal. All the best with your weight loss plan.
All the best with the program!
I started a program last year and it’s pretty much complete habit now. I’d recommend rosstraining.com. He’s a personal trainer for boxers and such but his forum has a lot of useful info on it. I found it very motivational.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Exercise is always better then any other method of lose weight. You have done a great job. Lots of us do not do walk because they are alone i think if they can have a partner then can do well like you.
Hi Danny,
I just thought I’d drop in another comment here to see how you’re getting on with your slimming/weight loss efforts? I hope everything’s still on track for you
All the best,
Linda
.-= Linda@Slimming´s last blog ..Tips on Slimming After Childbirth =-.
Hey Linda Thanks for checking in I greatly appreciate it, I have been doing well I need to do another update but have been quite busy, I have lowered my weight since the last update and have set a goal for certain weight for Friday so I will let you know if I reach it. Hope all is well with you
Awesome, grats about the progress. The reason its bad to weigh yourself on a daily basis is there are a number of fluctuations that can occur within the course of a day, so you’re more likely to get frustrated. Doing it weekly lets you see the overall benefit of your work, and is a much better idea. I’d try and switch the habit to weekly checking instead of daily if you can.
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Exercise is not only good for losing some extra pounds, but daily exercising is important to keep you healthy & strong. It’s good to see that you are progressing. Working out with partner is a good idea, you know there is some one to cheer you up, or when you get tired, your partner can push you to do it once more.
Weighing oneself daily is statistically more common among thinner people, as well as daily exercise and the use of herbal supplements.
Congratulations, that is very impressive. Your making great progress. As for weighing yourself every day, some of the diet books say you should and some say you shoudn’t. I think if you can do it without getting discouraged, then go for it. Its the best way to keep track of your progress and really learn how what you eat one day impacts your weight the next. Keep up the good work.
Great work Danny! It’s always good to see someone taking action against their weight. Obesity is an epidemic in the US right now and hopefully you will be an inspiration to many! (I’m not saying your obese by the way – no offense!)
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Hi Dan,
Everything’s fine with me. Thanks for asking
If you’re still dropping weight then that’s great. Even if it’s only a pound a month, as long as you’re losing and not gaining you’re on the right track.
Did you meet your goal on Friday!? Sorry I haven’t been around for a little while I’ve been extremely busy recently.
Looking forward to your next weight loss update …
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I think this is a great educating article. Thanks for all your great and hard work. Keep it up in the future.
It’s an inspiration to many people to see someone making a good amount of progress I’m sure.
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hmmmm… u have worked hard… great.. i was also suffered from over weight problem.. i know losing 7 pound is very tough.. you have done a great job..
This is an inspiration on how to lose weight…thanks for sharing
I guess almost everyone now know how to lose weight, what people are not ready to do is the effort and work that goes into reducing weight.
I don’t think it is totally bad to check the result everyday. At least it can tell me the latest fact. Actually I also get used to checking the progress all the time and I enjoy the process though sometimes it is quite slow. As for weight loss, it always takes time and I believe you can get there through hard work.
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I agree with bankowned. Everyone knows how to lose weight; it’s just a case of actually doing it. It’s the ‘actually doing it’ part that most people slip up on.
Just keep your weight loss efforts consistent, get on with your life, and you’ll have dropped a bunch of weight before you know it.
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Just keep your motivation on priority. Loosing weight is not really that easy you just need to have a goal to follow. Very nice blog.
Congrats on the 7 pounds! I don’t think weighing yourself everyday is always a bad thing. Sometimes I think it can help keep you motivated!
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Dan,
I admire your willpower and determination. Are you still pushing on? Your last update seems to be more than one year old.
I tried once to start again sporting activities for the purpose of improving my health. And I gave up after a week since I found it too hard.
Guess what I did? I shifted my focus from ‘for the sake of health’ to ‘delight in every step I take’. The hardships turned enjoyable all of a sudden, and now it is more than a decade since I exercise heavily at least twice a week, and I do not get bored or discouraged.
Celebrate the effort. Keep going. Be blessed.
If you do weigh yourself everyday then it’s important to do it at the same time each day, otherwise you can have fluctuations that will effect your weight like the amount of water you’ve drank for example. I always like to weigh myself in the morning when I wake up because then I can get an accurate reading.
The natural way to lose weight is eat quality food and exercise everyday. The way of supplements is kinda a bit unnatural.
Weighing yourself everyday is all right, as long as you don’t let it get you down when you don’t seem to be making any progress, or your weight actually goes up, as it might do at some point, as you are putting on muscle weight, which weighs more than fat. The smartest thing I ever heard a weight loss guru say was, “The scale lies, trust your size.” As long as your clothes are fitting you better and you like the way you look in the mirror, don’t worry too much about what the scale is telling you. And if you hit a plateau, try bumping it back up with a fat burning supplement.