https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:57:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1532145 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 08:54:51 +0000 DillonLion 1532145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of varied exercise (do something every day, doesnt matter what) and low calorie. I lost a ton of wright just eating less ad working out as much as ppssible, but didnt cut out any food groups or types of food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1532138 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 08:44:04 +0000 lovehoneybee 1532138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I have acquired an elliptical (thank you again creativemomma!) and have started trying to lessen my portion size, cut out snacking (especially at night), upping my water intake and cutting out carbs. The last one was going well until we went out for Indian with my ILs yesterday and they put a big plate of freshly made garlic naan right in front of me... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1532137 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 08:43:28 +0000 californiadreams 1532137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>the healthiest way i ever lost weight was by seeing a dietitian and following their plan to a T - which meant i measured and weighed out all my food so i didn't go over or under what i needed. It was a nice balance of protein, carbs, and fat. with the occasional indulgence. It took time, but for an entire year i was either losing or maintaining and I reached the weight i wanted to be for my wedding. Unfortunately, i went back to my old habits post-wedding and then got pregnant....so i need to start over.</p> <p>And keeping a food journal helped immensely during that time. I wasn't using myfitnesspal - just writing it down in a word doc on my laptop. So it wasn't about counting calories, but just being aware of what i was eating all day.</p> <p>ETA. i was also exercising a few times a week - nothing crazy and not always consistently - my dietitian had factored that into the plan she gave me. And until i moved, i was meeting with the dietitian every 3 weeks to review my progress and she would give me little tips and keep me accountable. it really worked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1532128 Sun, 30 Mar 2014 08:29:45 +0000 Greentea 1532128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Baby steps! For me, I have to take baby steps and also find something sustainable over time.</p> <p>So, I make it simple: limit my calories. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527170 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:41:58 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 1527170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lose a decent amount just by eating NOTHING after dinner! When I got pregnant I lost weight right away because I stopped my nightly couple glasses of wine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527168 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:41:23 +0000 sunny 1527168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What worked for me is portion control. If I cut my portions to 60-80% of my normal gluttonous bowls, I've been able to lose a few pounds. I find that working out makes me hungrier :-( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527162 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:39:26 +0000 HLK208 1527162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: omg! Way to go, mama!!! That's amazing!!</p> <p>When I need to lose weight, I need apps to help me haha. This past summer, I used My Fitness Pal and Map My Run. I ate 2 meals grain free a day and allowed myself one meal with whole grains. I also tried to drink one green smoothie a day to keep me full. Lots of water. I ran every day and my weekly goal was 20-30 a week after I worked my way up to it. I also did the 30DS and a few other JM videos 4-5 days a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527152 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:34:20 +0000 sandy 1527152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In the past (when I was in my 20s) I could just eat healthy and do 30 minutes to an hour of cardio 3-4 times a week. As I get older my metabolism is just way slower and the weight does not come off or stay off as easily. What works super quick for me is to eliminate carbs almost entirely - I'll let myself have fruit and veggies but no pasta , rice, or bread. I'm tired of dieting though so I think I just need to commit to intense workouts at least 3x a week and eating healthy :-/ I love food so much though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527146 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:31:20 +0000 MrsScallop 1527146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cutting out all processed foods has done wonders for me. I feel better and lost about 10 lbs when I stopped buying canned and boxed foods. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527133 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:26:42 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1527133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say clean eating, but I have been eating ridiculously clean for the last four months and I still feel like fat lard, so I have no idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527092 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:04:10 +0000 Happygal 1527092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fewer sweets and carbs and more walking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527088 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 17:01:46 +0000 ktdid23 1527088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weight Watchers is the only thing that works for me. I mean, at it's core it's just consuming less calories and working out, but I really need to go to a meeting and get weighed in. Apparently I lack self-motivation :-) I also then know I only have to "eat well" for a week and get weighed in... then I see I'm down a pound or so, and I need to refocus and make it through the next week. I hate paying for it, but I love the results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1527052 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:37:52 +0000 Beehive 1527052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Track and limit calories (love Myfitnesspal) and add in a couple days a week of cardio if I am really going for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526996 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:12:10 +0000 Boheme 1526996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: Dang girl! You are awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526994 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:11:35 +0000 Boheme 1526994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Its seriously amazing. I'm down 47 pounds overall, and have lost 4% body fat since I started :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526965 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:00:41 +0000 Running Elley 1526965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Lol I've been working HARD. And I definitely had the weight to lose. I was strict paleo and lost 15 in January. I haven't been as strict since but with my exercise and eating fairly clean it's still coming off. I have 7 pounds to go to get to pre-Elliot weight and I cannot wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526961 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:59:08 +0000 blackbird 1526961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@running elly, damn that was fast! It's only been 12 weeks, LOL! Nice job :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526955 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:57:43 +0000 Running Elley 1526955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clean eating and exercise for me! I've lost almost 30 pounds since January 1st that way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526951 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:56:24 +0000 blackbird 1526951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz, awesome!!! It's been revolutionary. I love the excel sheet from his website/ </p> <p>I also struggle with moderation. It's simply because the shit I like is addictive as hell. Candy, cookies, cakes. I have to go out of sight, out of mind to not eat it. There's a whole chapter in the book on goal setting that really helped me get around that, mentally. Hey, at least you know your weakness, ya know? That's half the battle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526928 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:52:57 +0000 Boheme 1526928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do what @blackbird: does, and its amazing!! Right now I'm cycling my carbs to bust through a plateau, and I follow a really strict clean eating program developed on Tom Venuto and Chris Powell's principles. I eat 40/40/20 protein, carbs, and fat (only real, whole foods) and I attend a military style bootcamp 4-6 days a week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526881 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:40:03 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 1526881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>80% of losing weight is related to your diet. It's hard to change, but worth it. I always find it takes me a good month for diet changes to become "habit". I do it through clean eating, portion control and exercise (both, cardio and weights). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight/page/2#post-1526849 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:33:19 +0000 mrsjazz 1526849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have lost weight with WW online and South Beach. My major issue is that I do horribly with moderation. I don't know how to moderate--which is why the first 2 weeks of South Beach are good for me to get rid of cravings for sugar and carbs. I also exercised for 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes when I lost this weight. I need to get back to this!</p> <p>@blackbird: I just spent my B&amp;N credit buying that book. Haha. I'm a sucker for a good testimonial :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526782 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:14:13 +0000 artsyfartsy 1526782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Clean eating and intense workouts. Insanity is my favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526780 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:13:26 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1526780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Beebug: basically.</p> <p>I'm very honest with myself. I know I am a miserable bitch when I don't eat what I wanna eat, so I don't do that. I just workout A LOT to make up for it. It isn't for everyone, but I actually enjoy it so, it works for me. Cardio, baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526433 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:51:24 +0000 Lozza 1526433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eating more protein in the morning to keep me feeling full longer. Making easy replacements (like iced coffee w/ sugar free syrup instead of fun lattes) and stocking up on healthy snacks that I can eat as much of as I want (mainly fruits and veggies) so that if I want to eat mindlessly, I have good go-to options. Not keeping crap around the house (if it's there I'll eat it). Keeping busy (the busier I am at work, the healthier I eat). I also exercise a couple of times a week but it's not enough to make a difference by itself. Once I wean and am not rushing to get home everyday, I'll go back to doing more weight training, which should also accelerate the weight loss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526400 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:44:11 +0000 travelgirl1 1526400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lost most of my baby weight through paleo, then shifted the last few pounds with Whole 30. I'm not an exerciser, but am trying to change my ways :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526388 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:41:40 +0000 Greentea 1526388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get enough sleep! So... i'm out :( </p> <p>Seriously though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526386 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:41:29 +0000 MrsKoala 1526386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cut out soda, desserts, treats, etc. and exercise more. I like to be fairly active so as long as I'm participating in some kind of sport then I am usually good on the exercise side and can focus on cleaning up my diet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526375 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:39:37 +0000 blackbird 1526375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Burn-Fat-Feed-Muscle-Transform/dp/0804137846" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Burn-Fat-Feed-Muscle-Transform/dp/0804137846</a> </p> <p>Tom Venuto is THE dude for stripping fat off your body. For me, I wanted to maintain the lean muscle I had, not lose both muscle+fat (which happens when you just diet). I JUST wanted to lose fat. This book really explains it all nicely. Grizz also got it and has been killing it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-lose-weight#post-1526347 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:34:25 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1526347@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: what book was it?</p> <p>To lose the baby weight I cut out processed sugar and if I had sweeteners it was raw honey or coconut sugar which is healthier, but still in limited amounts. I cut out most grains (still allowed quinoa (a seed, actually), millet, barley, buckwheat) and focused primarily on produce with meat as a side dish.</p> <p>A day of meals would look like this:<br /> Green smoothie (that has 2 full cups of kale/spinach, plus healthy fats from coconut milk)<br /> paleo muffin/bread OR eggs with sausage</p> <p>Lunch: large salad with ham/turkey, avocado, cukes, tomatoes, peppers, and a few TBS of bolthouse ranch dressing</p> <p>Dinner: lemon artichoke chicken and ginger garlic roasted broccoli (cooked in coconut oil)</p> <p>So a lot of clean eating is pretty key.</p> <p>I do workout but I'm not "good at it" meaning I'm really bad at knowing what to do at the gym. Lately I've been running, but before I used to do a ton of the group fitness classes. </p>