Friday, May 18, 2007
WEIGHT LOSS CALORIES
How Many Calories Do I Need? - per day
As a basic rule of thumb the calories you need per day are:Men: 2500
However this of course varies depending on how active you are. The basal metabolic rate calculator, gives your base calories required then adds a lifestyle percentage to give an indication of how many calories you as an individual need per day.
Basal Metabolic Rate plus Lifestyle Calculator
More
caloriecounter.co.uk - calories needed and further information
discovery.com - basal metabolic rate calculator
MY WEIGHT LOSS STORY
Yvonne's Weight Loss!
When did you become unhappy with your weight?
In 2000 I got married and was very happy. My husband and I ate our way through every new experience and by the start of 2002 we realized our health was in jeopardy.
What made you decide to lose weight?
Having always been on one diet or another my entire teenage and adult life, I decided this time whatever I did had to be permanent. I was borderline diabetic, my joints ached, my asthma was out of control and I was miserable.
What were the most important changes you made to lose weight?
Prior to selecting weight loss surgery I realized that it was not the food that was the problem - it was my attitude toward it. Why I ate. Starting about 6 months prior to surgery I cut out all junk food and started an exercise program of walking every day. I also realized that I had to find other outlets to celebrate or deal with stress. My husband and I together made better food choices and also planned our meals.
What was most challenging about losing weight?
After weight loss surgery the pounds seemed to melt away however, I knew that would not last forever and in order to maintain my losing I would need to seriously begin an exercise regimen. Working out at least 1 hour every day. In the beginning it was only the treadmill, then walking the hills in the neighborhood. I soon moved over to the elliptical glider and after 2 years I was finally able to take some of the classes at the gym. I am now a bonafide gym rat! I also know that taking my vitamins daily and drinking at least 96 oz of water per day is absolutely necessary.
How long did it take you to start to see results?
I started seeing the results after about 3 months. It took my mind much longer to grasp the concept of a new smaller me. I still have some imaging problems today always viewing myself as bigger than I really am.
How long did it take for you to reach your current weight?
It took me 2 years and 6 months to reach the weight I am at currently.
How long have you maintained your weight loss and how do you do it?
I have been maintaining this weight for over a year now. I work out every day. I continually switch my routines so I do not get bored. I still love taking classes at the gym - Spin, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, and Body Pump - however I also bike ride, jump rope, and do most of my stretching at home.
How has your life changed now that you've lost weight?
I am now truly living my life. I have energy that I have never known existed. I like to set goals and see how long it takes to achieve them when exercising.
How Did Miracle Herb Help You Reach Your Weight Loss Goals?
Miracle Herb has given me ideas for different types of herbs and diets to keep me motivated. They have also helped me stay motivated by offering herbs that are natural. Its great to see other women also striving for the same or similar goals and knowing they too are successful.
Mid 30's.
Poor self image, arthritis and bursitis in knees and ankles. then I heard about Miracle Herb. Work requires climbing poles, ladders, attics and under homes and was increasingly difficult.
Attitude. Developed determination. This led to lifestyle changes in diet. Less processed foods more fiber w/homecooked and fresh foods.
Occasional setbacks from vacations, family emergencies and work would put me behind. Then I'd have to build back up to where I was.
After one month my pants began to fit me loose. When I first started working out I was running 1-2 miles before or after each workout. At 6 months my 12 year old daughter noticed my triceps showing and complimented me. That was a big high for me because my daughter doesn't lie.
I've always taken my time in my fitness goals. Within one year I went from 220 down to 187. After that I set out to gradually build up muscle mass. I reached 200 about 5 years ago and have maintained that weight easily since.
15 years. I'm always trying to change and adjust my workouts for development and interest. My daughter now works at 24-Hour Fitness and she signed me up for the stationary bike classes. More fun and burn way more calories in a short amount of time that solitary aerobics. I exercise 6 days a week. Lift weights one day, aerobics the next.
My daughters friends and the young guys check me out. Lifting weights is the only activity that puts me in the zone. I lose myself and feel great about myself. I am now starting a business in the fitness industry. At my age I sometimes forget an exercise, rep, set or weight. Log-books, mag. fold-outs and charts are too big and hard to use. So I developed a compact, at-a-glance and easy to use tool for tracking ones exercises.
Through the many helpful information, stories and resources found on their web site that help me understand and learn about my body and how to optimize my health. I am currently studying for the ACE Personal Trainer exam, and taking their herbs continuosly has helped me lose weight and keep me fit. .
Meltfat.org is one of the best sources for weight loss information about a healthy lifestyle. Stories and articles are diverse and interesting. It is great that Miracle Herb continues to help the hundreds of people who want to lose weight.
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Nacasha's Weight Loss!
A few years after the birth of my first son.
I was so depressed. I was tired of being a mom with no energy. I asked my Dr. to give me something to make me lose weight and he told me to join WW's. I was like yea right at first..you pay for me to go.....but 1 week later one of the other members told me about Miracle Herb, and I have been blessed ever since.
Started paying attention to what and how much I was eating. Went to my meetings every week to make myself accountable for what I had done. The most important thing I think was I had to put Nacasha First and a mom and wife 2nd.
Cooking for my husband,my children, and myself. Not having to cook separate meals was a big issue for me. Changing my bad eating habits.
A few weeks.
9 months.
December of 2003.by using Miracle Herb
I have a better relationship with God. I actually know I am worthy. I am a member of my choir...I don't mind getting up in front of people anymore or having my picture taken. I am more active. I exercise and play with my boys like I did when I was a teenager. I felt better at 33 than I did when I was 23.
The stories inspire me so much. The herbs are great and they have no side effects. and help me even more!
Christiane's Weight Loss!
My entire life.
I could not move or walk around, and my doctor told me about this natural herb which I purchased from
meltfat.org and from there on my weight problems were over. .
My diet and adding weight training.
Sticking to the diet and my weight training regimen.
6 months.
1 year.
Just over 1 year.
It has changed completely! I can now easily move around, go for walks and really enjoy life now!
Miracle Herb is a helpful and very informative website. The free info is great!
My whole life.
A doctors visit where I learned about Miracle Herb, and had more things wrong that right with my body and health!
Gastric Bypass surgery followed by daily aerobic and strength training.
Keeping it off.
Weeks.
1 year.
1 year.
I am comfortable for the first time in my life.
Great links and ideas that keep me motivated, if others can do it, I can!
Carla's Weight Loss!
July 15, 2003
I was tired of being fat. I just had a click one day, that the only reason I was fat was because I ate too much of the wrong foods and didn't move my hiney. I didn't want my children to grow up and continue the "tradition" of becoming overweight once you're married. That seemed to happen to everyone in my family. So I decided to go to the local fitness studio and found out about Miracle Herb, and this really helped me lose my weight with natural herbs.
I started journaling my food intake and found a workout program to get fit.
Being from the south and everyone you know cooking fattening!
I started seeing results within the first couple of weeks.
17 months
I've maintained my loss for 17 months.
I am much more confident. I'm not ashamed to be seen in public. I even coach my girls softball teams now! I have a new addiction...clothes shopping!
The articles had great information to help me in my journey.
