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Heather,
I am a single mother. I work full time and am in school part time. I need to drop at least 120 lbs. Can you suggest any method that would help? I can't get to the gym like I used to. I need another way. Thanks.
Tee, Before you start an exercise program I suggest you obtain a full physical from your physician. Secondly, it is going to be important for you to not only begin an exercise program but to revamp your nutritional program as well. You may want to look into a formal program such as Weight Watchers that will help you to learn lifelong positive eating habits. As far as exercise, walking is a great way to get started. You don't need any formal equipment and it is something you can even do with your family. Make a daily appointment with yourself that can't be cancelled. Remember to start out slowly, but to make sure that you are progressively increasing your intensity level. As far as strength training, there are many exercises that you can do without weights or equipment such as squats, lunges, push ups, crunches, etc. Good luck and let me know if I can be of futher assistance. Heather |
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Good Luck!
Posted by: mark on December 5, 2003 06:13 PMIf you live in Philadelphia, I can't recommend the weight loss program at Jefferson Hospital Department of Endocrinology enough. You have to have a complete physical, with blood work etc., in order to get accepted into the program. The program is only for those who have to lose 40 or more pounds. It specializes in clients who have diabetes, though they believe they can help you reduce your risk for diabetes by losing weight. They only allow you to lose 15-20 percent of your weight to start, then maintain for a year, before losing more. (A friend was able to lose 100 pounds sop she could be eligible for a kidney transplant.) The best part of the program is nutritionist Cheryl Marco, who runs three different groups: Those who are on Optifast, those who are in transition, and those who are in maintenance. (Optifast is a drink that comes in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry that you drink five times a day.) She knows the science and the studies that are current about weight loss. She talks about the good and bad fats, what foods to eat together to have energy last longer, the kinds of foods that are better for you. She talks about how your body loses weight: fat vs. muscle, and why it's not good to go on repeated diets. Among her other topics: What foods immediately turn into glucose. What foods that are better if you should eat before going to bed. How to pace yourself by eating small meals as many as five times a day. And she's available for telephone and private consultations. While you are on the program, you'll be seen by a doctor and have blood work done. I've done every diet known to man, and this is the only one which has helped me change my eating habits. You can continue to be part of the maintenance group for the rest of your life, if you need to. But you don't have to. What most people don't realize is what a struggle it is after you lose weight and look thin. People think you don't have a problem anymore, but each day is filled with choices you have to make. And, of course, exercise is ESSENTIAL! It doesn't have to be in one or two hour heavy-duty workout periods. It can be in 10 minute spurts, if need be. Good luck, whatever you do.
Posted by: Kitty on December 18, 2003 01:25 PM