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  • 07-29-2009 9:22 PM
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    • camry07
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    Getting Started

     Hello Friends;

    I had a full historectomy in 2008.  I also quit smoking.  I tried the acai berry and calorie counting.  I only lost 5 pounds.  I would walk on the treadmill for hours at a time.  I don't want to do my body harm.  When using alli how much walking should I do.  I am looking for the answer to this for two reasons.  I work from 4pm until 5am-5days a week sometimes 6.  When I get home,  I exercise for two hours.  I dont eat breakfast nor lunch.  I usually have dinner around 11:00 pm each night.  I try to stay within 1200 calories.  I will admit while waiting for dinner I will have some snacks.  But I stay close to or under the 1200 calories.  Please help.. I need to know how to work around the meals and how much exercise.  Please keep in mind that since my surgery I do not sleep very well.  After a 5 mile walk it takes me several hours just to get to sleep.

     

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  • 07-30-2009 10:14 PM In reply to
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    • KelliCalabrese
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    Re: Getting Started

    Hi camry07, 

    Thanks for writing and welcome to alli.  The first thing that stands out to me is that you don't eat breakfast or lunch.... I don't know if that means you don't anything until and except dinner or if you eat some small snacks during your work day.  If you do not eat until dinner time, you are surely sabotaging all of your efforts.  Your body MUST have fuel (food= energy) to burn fat and calories.  It is crucial to your metabolism to give your body enough energy to perform not only your exercise, but basic daily functions.  If you are not eating enough, your body will hold onto what little you are feeding it in order to do the necessary metabolic needs.  

    You obviously have an unusual schedule that can be challenging when trying to eat on a regular schedule.  Do your very best to eat every 3-3 1/2 hours getting in 3 meals (about 500 +/- calories each) and 2 snacks in-between (200 +/- calories each).  It is important that you exercise, including cardio and strength training workouts.  Do your best to get in 1hr or so of cardio (treadmill, walking, jogging, swimming, etc.) on most days of the week and perform 2-3 sessions of strength training (35+ min each session) at least 3 times per week.  If you aren't familiar with strength training, look on the alli website at "myactivity" and click on "strength training log" to view animated full-body exercises.  

    You mentioned sleeping... it is crucial to your over-all health.  Although you do not have a "regular" schedule, do your best to create one as best you can.  You should not be working out 2+ hrs prior to falling asleep.  Also, try to eat 3 hrs or so before sleep and create a cool, dark peaceful environment.  Turn off all TV's and clear your mind before turning out the lights.  All metabolic functions are seriously impacted during sleep, including those that are responsible for weight loss such as cortisol.  If you continue to have sleep issues, talk to your doctor to see if he can suggest something to help. 

    Best of luck and keep up the hard work!

    Kelli

     

  • 08-09-2009 7:14 PM In reply to
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    • camry07
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    Re: Getting Started

     Hi KelliCalabrese

    Thanks for the reply.  It was very helpful.  Checked in today and had lost three pounds.  I am on my way.

     

  • 08-11-2009 11:01 PM In reply to
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    • KelliCalabrese
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    Re: Getting Started

    Hi camry07, 

    You are more than welcome!  I am so happy to hear about your success! Keep up the great work and please check back in with me! 

    Your friend in fitness, 

    Kelli

     

  • 08-11-2009 11:11 PM In reply to
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    • KelliCalabrese
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    Re: Getting Started

    Hi camry07, 

    You are more than welcome!  I am so happy to hear about your success! Keep up the great work and please check back in with me! 

    Your friend in fitness, 

    Kelli

     

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