Re: Getting really discouraged...

December 21, 1999

In a message dated 12/22/99 2:32:00 AM Eastern Standard Time,

phx99@... writes:

<< Been doing Tae Bo for about 14 weeks, usually 3 times a week. Well, I

haven't lost any weight..in fact, gained 10 lbs. Considering I'd like

to lose 60 lbs., 10 is a lot! Not too happy about it. Now my

" times-a-week " has gone down...last week it was 2, and this week, I did

the instructional video for 1/2 an hour for a change of pace. Just not

that motivated to do it. I'm new here, and any ideas would really help!

Thanks! >>

Hi and welcome!!

The first question that came to my mind is how is your diet? Are you drinking

water? I need to start doing that myself. I know how hard it is to stay

motivated especially when you aren't seeing any results. Hopefully this group

can help you out. About the 10 pounds, some of that could be muscle. Have you

noticed yourself looking more toned? Please tell us all a little bit more

about your diet and exercise history and we can make some suggestions.

Welcome to the group!!

December 21, 1999

In a message dated 12/22/99 3:04:38 AM Eastern Standard Time,

phx99@... writes:

<< I know my diet really isn't that great, but it hasn't gotten worse than

it usually is. (I know that's no excuse! ) I did work out 6 months

ago (doing Tony Little tapes) and they worked, until I noticed nothing

was happening again, got discouraged, and quit. I didn't lose weight

then either...just toned up some. I'm surprised (pleasantly) that I

got a response so fast on here...I've never been on these boards, and

usually have to wait for a long time to get any kind of answer.

>>

Hey,

What is your name by the way? You will get responses fast here. That is what

I love most about this group! Expect even more in the morning! I think I am

the only one up at 3 am!! It sounds like you may have to work on the diet. Is

there any way you could meet with a nutritionist to examine your diet? One

thing I can suggest is that for a week you write down every bite of food that

goes into your mouth. I did this awhile back and was shocked when I realized

how many calories I was actually taking it! I never counted that handful of

M & M's or the couple of bites I would take while cooking... I read that a

person could take in an entire meal's worth of calories just by tasting while

cooking and nibbling while cleaning up after a meal. It sounds like you have

a good work out schedule. Maybe it is just your diet that need tweaking. It

is very normal to get discouraged. It is so important to have a good support

system. I have found that support here. I hope you do too. I just want to add

that I have lost 65 pounds and it has taken me 2 years to do it. Weight loss

is a very slow process, but it is possible. You can do it!!! If I can ANYONE

can! I really mean that. You can do it! I hope we can all offer you the

support you need!!

December 21, 1999

In a message dated 12/22/1999 3:04:38 AM Eastern Standard Time,

phx99@... writes:

<< I know my diet really isn't that great, but it hasn't gotten worse than

it usually is. (I know that's no excuse! ) I did work out 6 months

ago (doing Tony Little tapes) and they worked, until I noticed nothing

was happening again, got discouraged, and quit. I didn't lose weight

then either...just toned up some. I'm surprised (pleasantly) that I

got a response so fast on here...I've never been on these boards, and

usually have to wait for a long time to get any kind of answer. >>

LOL wait till tomorrow cuz you posted when most of us were sound asleep

BTW when online & all is quiet, try reading some of our older messages or

visit some of the links & picts in our vault

<A HREF= " /group/tae-bo_on/info.html " >tae-bo_on@eGroups.

com</A>

Barb

who thinks this list is the most active one for not only Tae-Bo but weight

loss and fitness and emotional support all rolled into one

December 22, 1999

> Been doing Tae Bo for about 14 weeks, usually 3 times a week. Well, I

> haven't lost any weight..in fact, gained 10 lbs. Considering I'd like

> to lose 60 lbs., 10 is a lot! Not too happy about it. Now my

> " times-a-week " has gone down...last week it was 2, and this week, I

did

> the instructional video for 1/2 an hour for a change of pace. Just

not

> that motivated to do it. I'm new here, and any ideas would really

help!

Welcome to the group!!! I'm sorry you haven't seen better

results...but stick with it and I promise you will definitely start to

see something. Remember, tae-bo is not the magic thing that will make

you lose weight...it has to be a combination of eating well and

exercising. I know on the tae-bo boards, there are a lot of people who

haven't seen any weight loss, but notice changes on the inside. Try

not to focus on the weight for a month or so...(I know this will be

hard to do), but really commit to tae-bo...maybe do a 21DC to make

tae-bo a habit and a permanent part of your life. Focus on your form

in the workouts, really concentrate when you are doing the moves. I

think you will definitely notice that you get stronger, both mentally

and physically. Even if you are not seeing the immediate results on

the outside, feel proud of yourself that you are making a commitment to

something and sticking with it. Try to notice the subtle changes in

your body...are you starting to feel muscles that you didn't have

before? Can you go longer in the tapes without taking a break? Are

you getting more fit? Although your diet will have to change in

combination with tae-bo for you to see weight loss, I think that there

are lots of things tae-bo can give you other than the primary goal of

weight loss. These changes start almost immediately (at least they did

with me)... I had more confidence...I held my head a little higher...I

was proud of my body. It takes a little longer for some people to see

the physical results, but hang in there....I think you will definitely

notice some things starting to change for the better.

Again, welcome to the group. Feel free to share some more about

yourself. What do you struggle with? How is your diet? Don't be

shy...we're full of suggestions here and I'm sure someone will have

something to say that can help you.

December 22, 1999

In a message dated 12/22/99 3:43:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, moody@...

writes:

<< Concentrate on the workout itself, how your body is moving, and if

you are working out at your proper intensity. The weight loss will take

care of itself. That is the tough part, because most people are doing

Tae-Bo for the weight loss, and want to see the results. It will happen

for you, but in the meantime focus on how the workout makes you feel

about yourself. Tae-Bo will give you alot of benefits that can't be

measured with a scale or tape..but are equally as important. Try to

focus on those things...and the rest will follow. When says,

" Walk by faith, not by sight " , that is not just a snappy sales pitch

slogan. There is alot of knowledge in those words. >>

Wow !! You should be a motivational speaker!! I am going to print this

post out and tape it to my scale. Maybe that will remind me to stay off of

it!!

December 22, 1999

" phx99 " wrote:

original article:/group/tae-bo_on/?start=4624

> Been doing Tae Bo for about 14 weeks, usually 3 times a week. Well, I

> haven't lost any weight..in fact, gained 10 lbs. Considering I'd like

> to lose 60 lbs., 10 is a lot! Not too happy about it. Now my

> " times-a-week " has gone down...last week it was 2, and this week, I

did

> the instructional video for 1/2 an hour for a change of pace. Just

not

> that motivated to do it. I'm new here, and any ideas would really

help!

>

> Thanks!

Hi Phx!

Welcome to the group! Dump the scale in the trash bin, it isn't a

reliable way to track your progress. Take your body measurments with a

metal tape measure..the cloth ones stretch after time. Write them

down..put them in a safe place and forget about them for the time

being.

Increase your workouts to at least 4 times a week..3 times is more

for maintence. There isn't anything wrong with going back to the

instructional once in a while...good form will give you the best

results. If you have doubts about your form 's book is a must

have. I have been Tae-bo-ing for 9 months and learn something new

everytime I read the book.

The 10 pounds could be muscle gain.. this is a good thing because

muscle burns calories, even at rest. Muscle weighs more than fat, but

takes up less space so once the excess fat is gone, you will likely

find that you weigh more but are fitting into smaller sizes.

Take a good look at what your caloric intake is, and see if you can

make better choices in the foods you eat. To lose weight, you need to

take in fewer calories than what you are using, but be practical about

it..you do not have to starve to lose weight..plus you want to give

your body what it needs to build muscle. Make choices that you can live

with, without feeling deprived.

Concentrate on the workout itself, how your body is moving, and if