Weight Loss as a New Year's Resolution
Thanksgiving is over, and the New Year is fast approaching. It is time to think about making New Year's Resolutions, and the top one is losing weight.
My own personal story is what brings me to create this lens on Squidoo. I started out at a healthy weight, and I looked my best ever in college, when I was working out daily and had washboard abs! Eventually, I started suffering from depression and I slowly started gaining weight as follows: I quit smoking and gained 10 lbs. I broke up with a boyfriend and gained 15. I got married and gained 15. I kept another 20 lbs after my first child, and I actually lost all of my weight with my second. However, I soon became depressed again (I suspect undiagnosed post-partum depression b/c of the severity) and soon gained 20 more lbs.
My two biggest problems right now are my *love* of food and my sedentary lifestyle. My goal is to start eating healthy and get back on a regular workout schedule. I'm not sure I want to post my weight, but I will post my progress here!
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Diet and Weightloss Books on Amazon
But remember - you can't just read them. You have to put them into action. Good luck!
Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!
Amazon Price: $15.21 (as of 12/15/2009) 
Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting
Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 12/15/2009)
The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide
Amazon Price: $14.61 (as of 12/15/2009)
Eat This, Not That! Thousands of Simple Food Swaps that Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds--or More!
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/15/2009)
The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite
Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 12/15/2009)
Fitness and Exercise Links
- Fitness and Exercise Equipment Auctions
- This site can help you easily find great deals on exercise equipment and accessories, and features a real-time listing of fitness and exercise autions on Ebay.
Low Cost Exercise Equipment
You've got to get moving and exercise to lose weight!
FitBALL Pearl Stability Exercise Ball
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
Go Fit Ultimate Pro Gym
Amazon Price: $21.62 (as of 12/15/2009)
Weider PowerSwitch 25 Adjustable Dumbbell Pair
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 12/15/2009)
Stamina Pilates Magic Circle with Workout DVD
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
The Firm Sculpting System
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
Getting Motivated for Weight Loss
What will it take for you?
It's a little weird... when I get ready in the morning and look at the mirror as I put on my makeup and style my hair, I don't think I really look that bad.However, when I look at photographs of myself, it is safe to say that I'm disgusted that I've let myself go to this extent. Clothes that I *think* disguise my fat seem to accentuate it in photographs.
The kicker for me came this past month when I was downloading photographs from my digital camera. Not only did the memory card have photographs from my daughter's birthday party this past weekend, but it also contained photos from Christmas LAST YEAR. Sure enough, I appeared in photos from both sets, and I was shocked to see that I appear to be 10 lbs heavier than I was last year - which is a lot, considering I'm only 5'0" tall.
So what is my motivation to lose weight? Well, seeing these disgusting photographs is both depressing (so I might just get fatter), but it is at the same time motivating. Another big motivator for me is fashion. I LOVE clothes and shoes, and let's be frank - the good designers just don't make fat clothes.
But the biggest motivation of all is my kiddos. My oldest will be in middle school next year, and my youngest is just at the age when, although she thinks I'm pretty, she also thinks I look pregnant! I don't want to embarass them, and I don't want to be unhealthy as they get older.
Workout Equipment on Amazon - the serious stuff!
Heavier Equipment for weight loss
I would be lucky to have any of these machines. In the past I have favored treadmills, but I would really like to try the elliptical trainer when my budget allows.
Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer
Amazon Price: $599.00 (as of 12/15/2009)
Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike
Amazon Price: $449.00 (as of 12/15/2009)
Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill
Amazon Price: $1,398.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
OSIM iGallop Core and Abs Exerciser
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
LifeSpan Fitness R3 Recumbent Bike
Amazon Price: $899.00 (as of 12/15/2009)
Special Events Motivate Weight Loss
Setting a goal with a deadline for weight loss
Next year is my 20 year high school reunion. My high school was quite small, and I am still in touch with a few of my friends. But there is no way I'm going to my reunion looking the way I do right now.As of right now, I have 10 1/2 months until my reunion, and I'd like to lose 7-10 pounds per month (with a goal of at least 70 pounds total).
Exercise DVD's for weight loss
Billy Blanks Tae Bo Amped
Amazon Price: $29.20 (as of 12/15/2009)
Turbo Jam Maximum Results
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
The Biggest Loser Workout, Vol. 1
Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 12/15/2009)
Yoga Booty Ballet Complete Workout System
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
Winsor Pilates Basic 3 DVD Workout Set (Basics Step-By-Step/20 Minute Workout/Accelerated Body Sculpting)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
Weight Loss Exercise Routine
Working out to lose weight
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- Wayne-Johnson Wayne-Johnson Aug 24, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
- Great Lens, you are right of course losing weight and working out can be fun. The main thing you need when you are trying to lose weight is a plan just going in blind and hoping it works, never does. I have been working out for over 17 years now and can't imagine a day without it (my wife says I get cranky if I don't go). Check out my blog if you would like some additional advice on
Losing Weight I don't claim to know it all but may be something there you can use. Anyways Good Luck!
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- RichardPT RichardPT Apr 26, 2008 @ 6:43 am
- Time efficient workouts are what most of us need and want. I personally think this can all be achieved by incorporating both weight training and cardio into your daily workout schedules, but in a specific way. 5* Nice lens! **Daily Workout Schedules**
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Mar 30, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
- Its hard to think of weightloss as painless.
Great lens *****
Liz
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- Mar 8, 2008 @ 9:56 pm
- Hey there. Great lens you have on weight loss. Really informative. Definitely a 5 star lens for me! I've created a lens to share my personal weight loss experience - feel free to visit when you're free... Check out how you can instantly lose at least 45lbs in 14 days using a secret, never-revealed before method here.
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- LaraineRose LaraineRose Jan 3, 2008 @ 5:36 am
- Hi Nicole, I know what you mean!! My 50th School Reunion is in a few years and I'm in "no shape" to go. Blame it on Squidoo! :) 5*****
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