Getting fit/losing weight, lets do it together! - Page 25

Reen.Blom · 05-16-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ankebuzz

Hi! My name is Anke. I am on a mission to become slim and toned by dancing, gymming, eating healthy and believing in myself! It seems this thread has been dormant for a while...

Anyone feel like getting BACK ON THE WAGON???

Come on ladies, I'm sure there's more than a few of us who need support, I know I do. Let's do this together!

Yeah... just the wagon have left 2 hous ago...LOL

When I feel grumpy I dont feel like excersizing.... and the less I dance the grumpier I feel...yikes!

Caricar · 05-23-2008, 02:46 PM

Hello lovely ladies! Over the last two years I've lost about 40 lbs from my highest point & am working on my last 10 lbs (sooooo hard when you get to the end!). I'm fairly knowledgeable now and full of lots of advice so if anyone ever has any questions, do feel free to message me!

Hopefully these will work but here are my before and afters!

It is definitely a journey, take your time, make small changes at a steady pace and be patient. If you stick with it, it works. Remember to not focus on the big picture, simply focus on moving more and making good choices for each meal you sit down to eat.

Indogo · 07-20-2008, 03:00 PM

can I join you?

Phoebedances · 07-20-2008, 09:01 PM

I've been working on my weight since last September, but getting more consistant about it. Getting back into dance has helped me alot, since I love to dance so much. I do some resistance training with my bowflex too, but I really need to add some yoga and stretching to my routine as well. My flexibility sucks.

I've lost 47 pounds since last september and I want to lose at least 30 more. I was very happy today when I put on this dress I used to be able to wear several years ago and was able to get it done up! I still have a bit to go before it looks good enough to wear out, but I'm very stoked that I could actually get it on!!

I try to work out most days, at least to dance. Dancing makes me feel so good. It is something that gives back to me even more as I put into it.

As far as diet.. usually two eggs scrambled and some turkey bacon for breakfast with a piece of wheat toast and a tiny bit of jam. A piece of fruit for a snack later and some chocolate protein powder mixed with vanilla light soy milk. My dinner is usually a salad with chicken or tuna or I do some sort of protein (roasted meat or fish) with steamed veggies and brown rice. I've even done sauteed (in nonstick cooking spray) veggies and some spaghetti sauce over brown rice too, when I craved italian. I eat a bit of melon mixed with blueberries or cherries with that and if I want anything before bed, it's a couple of mini rice cakes. (Did you know they make chocolate ones?)

To drink - I should drink more water, but I drink alot of coffee at work and then cups of green tea. I figure everyone needs at least one bad habit, and mine is caffine. I do like water, just hard to get it in like I should.

I figure if I continue and step up the working out a bit I should be at or close to my goal by Christmas! Some of my costumes will be too large then - perfect excuse for more new ones!

Phoebe

Indogo · 07-20-2008, 09:37 PM

you have done great pheobe,well done.
I am aiming to trim and sculpt,got a workshop coming up on 9th augustmso want to get the best from it that I can.

back to training tomorrow ..

Phoebedances · 07-21-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Indogo

you have done great pheobe,well done.
I am aiming to trim and sculpt,got a workshop coming up on 9th augustmso want to get the best from it that I can.

back to training tomorrow ..

I'm sure you'll do wonderfully! We will all support each other.

and Caricar - it's been awhile since you posted, but if you read this, Well done!

I think I may try some yoga before bed tonight.

silentgirl · 07-22-2008, 02:24 AM

Hi guys, I a fan of belly dancing and I believe that it's the best exercise specially to us (ladies). Belly dancing is not just boosting ourselves to be fit but it adds confidence to us...

I want to know your comment about this video: soft movement trial belly because I love the moves..What do you think?

Ankebuzz · 07-22-2008, 08:07 AM

Hey!

I started dancing round the same time that I decided to get serious about losing weight. I have lost about 10 kgs (22 lbs) since April this year, and am going down another 10 kgs!

Indogo · 07-22-2008, 05:22 PM

well i have walked away twice from foods that are bad for me...yey!!!

silentgirl,i have practised tribal for 4 years,and have given workshops...you will love it i am sure.

phoebedances,you inspired me to do some yoga today,thankyou,how did your sesion go?

ankebuzz..thanks for sharing such great news..well done

Phoebedances · 07-25-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Indogo

well i have walked away twice from foods that are bad for me...yey!!!

silentgirl,i have practised tribal for 4 years,and have given workshops...you will love it i am sure.

phoebedances,you inspired me to do some yoga today,thankyou,how did your sesion go?

ankebuzz..thanks for sharing such great news..well done

It went well! How did your session go? I have a tape of Yoga/Pilates and would really like to do more of this. The Rachel Brice 'Bellydance Arms and Posture' has some yoga moves in it as well and the stuff she does to your arms and shoulders really, really gives a good burn in those areas. It's no wonder that woman has such control over her arm movements.

I went to the doctor on Monday and i'd lost 2 more pounds since my last visit a week before that and I weighed today and I'm down another pound since then. I was joking with my co-workers that if I keep going like this, I'll dissapear in about 80 weeks.

What gets me is how much better I feel in general, just health-wise since I'm not eating junk and moving my body more.

I had always been doing shimmies from my knees and using my glutes to make them sharp until I read on here that you should use your stomach muscles - obliques to generate the movement and your knees should move but not drive it. So, I've been retraining my body to do shimmies differently now, and you know.. I can really see the difference in my stomach and waist!

So, how is everyone else doing?

05-23-2008, 02:46 PM	#242 (permalink)
Caricar Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 28	Message me if you have any Q's! Hello lovely ladies! Over the last two years I've lost about 40 lbs from my highest point & am working on my last 10 lbs (sooooo hard when you get to the end!). I'm fairly knowledgeable now and full of lots of advice so if anyone ever has any questions, do feel free to message me! Hopefully these will work but here are my before and afters! It is definitely a journey, take your time, make small changes at a steady pace and be patient. If you stick with it, it works. Remember to not focus on the big picture, simply focus on moving more and making good choices for each meal you sit down to eat.

07-22-2008, 02:24 AM	#247 (permalink)
silentgirl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	belly dancing is the best exercise Hi guys, I a fan of belly dancing and I believe that it's the best exercise specially to us (ladies). Belly dancing is not just boosting ourselves to be fit but it adds confidence to us... I want to know your comment about this video: soft movement trial belly because I love the moves..What do you think?

07-22-2008, 08:07 AM	#248 (permalink)
Ankebuzz Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: I live in Johannesburg in South Africa Posts: 41	Hey! I started dancing round the same time that I decided to get serious about losing weight. I have lost about 10 kgs (22 lbs) since April this year, and am going down another 10 kgs! __________________ Ankebuzzzzzzzzzz

07-22-2008, 05:22 PM	#249 (permalink)
Indogo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: uk Posts: 9	well i have walked away twice from foods that are bad for me...yey!!!silentgirl,i have practised tribal for 4 years,and have given workshops...you will love it i am sure. phoebedances,you inspired me to do some yoga today,thankyou,how did your sesion go? ankebuzz..thanks for sharing such great news..well done

07-20-2008, 03:00 PM	#243 (permalink)
Indogo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: uk Posts: 9	can I join you?

07-20-2008, 09:01 PM	#244 (permalink)
Phoebedances Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 103	I've been working on my weight since last September, but getting more consistant about it. Getting back into dance has helped me alot, since I love to dance so much. I do some resistance training with my bowflex too, but I really need to add some yoga and stretching to my routine as well. My flexibility sucks. I've lost 47 pounds since last september and I want to lose at least 30 more. I was very happy today when I put on this dress I used to be able to wear several years ago and was able to get it done up! I still have a bit to go before it looks good enough to wear out, but I'm very stoked that I could actually get it on!! I try to work out most days, at least to dance. Dancing makes me feel so good. It is something that gives back to me even more as I put into it. As far as diet.. usually two eggs scrambled and some turkey bacon for breakfast with a piece of wheat toast and a tiny bit of jam. A piece of fruit for a snack later and some chocolate protein powder mixed with vanilla light soy milk. My dinner is usually a salad with chicken or tuna or I do some sort of protein (roasted meat or fish) with steamed veggies and brown rice. I've even done sauteed (in nonstick cooking spray) veggies and some spaghetti sauce over brown rice too, when I craved italian. I eat a bit of melon mixed with blueberries or cherries with that and if I want anything before bed, it's a couple of mini rice cakes. (Did you know they make chocolate ones?) To drink - I should drink more water, but I drink alot of coffee at work and then cups of green tea. I figure everyone needs at least one bad habit, and mine is caffine. I do like water, just hard to get it in like I should. I figure if I continue and step up the working out a bit I should be at or close to my goal by Christmas! Some of my costumes will be too large then - perfect excuse for more new ones! Phoebe

07-20-2008, 09:37 PM	#245 (permalink)
Indogo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: uk Posts: 9	you have done great pheobe,well done. I am aiming to trim and sculpt,got a workshop coming up on 9th augustmso want to get the best from it that I can. back to training tomorrow ..