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My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 8:12pm On Oct 17, 2009
wow, i am sure glad to be back on nairaland after a long time absence (not as if anybody noticed), I used to be slightly overweight (6 feet 4 weighting 102 kg).

well long story short I tried every possible means to lose weight, from jogging, to eating watermelon, to drinking gallons of water, to going to the gym, to starving myself. but to my utter dismay I always seem to regain the weight faster than I lost it.

So finally I decided to study and know why it always comes back and all that and decided to do something about it. that is when I started a 30 day change of lifestyle program, by program I mean I decided that I am going to start eating because my body needs it not because I want to eat.

I was able to figure out the truth about weight loss and it was quite embarrassing that such a reason. The truth is that no matter the exercise that you do you will always gain weight as long as you eat more calories than your body needs, truthfully that was a shocker to me as I used to think that if you exercise that you will automatically lose weight.

I am currently 14 days into my 30 days of changing my eating and health (I pray that I may be able to make it a lifestyle) and am currently writting a blog noting down what and what is significant in the sense of what i experienced including joy and difficulty (it is never easy isnt it?)

as soon as the blog is up and running I will paste the link here and I hope that it will help others that are really trying to lose weight.

I will also include tips that I found in books that have helped me along the way.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by Busybody2(f): 9:39pm On Oct 17, 2009
ugo_2u:

. . . The truth is that no matter the exercise that you do you will always gain weight as long as you eat more calories than your body needs, truthfully that was a shocker to me as I used to think that if you exercise that you will automatically lose weight.



Yup this is true if you don't have any hypothyroidism or problems with your adrenal gland.


3500 calories equates to 1 pound, and it is easy to consume this in one sitting, whereas the required daily requirement varies from 1500 - 2500 daily, depending on if you are a man or woman.


Also going to the gym would not necessarily mean you lose weight because even though you are losing fat, you would be gaining muscles in its place which weighs more, but it makes you look more toned though.


Would be looking forward to your blogs wink

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Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 7:26pm On Oct 18, 2009
Pasted my first blog today, here is the link www.30dayslim..com
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by madlady(f): 3:23am On Oct 22, 2009
ugo_2u

Just checked out your blog, so you lost about 7 to 8 pounds in the 1st week. Do you have any idea how many calories you are consuming in a day or do you work it out over the week.

The diet looks quite tough, how much weight do you want to loose? Do you do the same amount of exercise every day?


Anyway well done.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by africhika(f): 11:19pm On Oct 23, 2009
well done, ugo! health is wealth



i've always been on the slim side- yoga everyday and as much raw food as possible
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 7:40am On Oct 26, 2009
sorry I havent been online for a while
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 7:47am On Oct 26, 2009
@madlady


well I am aiming just to lose about 5-7kg and to maintain it there for the rest of my life. I had a little malaria so I lost weight like the stock market lost money (5kg), but I am well now. My exercise is not that strenous, just 100-200 ropeskips then 30 pushups and 30 situps, i'll gradually increase overtime, thanks for the comments
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by madlady(f): 9:56am On Oct 26, 2009
ugo_2u


Sorry about the malaria, but god works in mysterious ways,I am glad you are better.

I also lost a stone and a half sometime ago,I was 10 stone  and a bit,but i am tall . I find that you do have to work hard to maintain the loss, so I shall always have to stay on top of it (chubby person waiting to come out). Your exercise routine seems to be very well rounded, the rope skips should keep your metabolic rate up, i will try said. I hate doing exercise,  I only use my bike whilst watching TV.

Anyway well done
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 1:38am On Oct 27, 2009
@madlady


I dont think you hate exercises if you did you would lie in bed all day and not bother to even get up, if you can get up from bed, cook, and even eat then you like to exercise, you just have to find the motion that comes natural to you, for me its rope skips and push ups, for you it may be dancing or even taking a walk, well you know whats best for you.

I think I should post some exercise tips I read in an article on my blog, check it out and tell me what you think.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 1:58am On Oct 27, 2009
Pasted the blog, here is the link: http://30dayslim..com/2009/10/exercise-tips.html
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by madlady(f): 9:16am On Oct 27, 2009
ugo_2u

Checked out this latest update, I loved the 1st part of your blog, your outlined some steps you actually used to lose your weight. The exercise blog seems a bit generic, no criticism ( I am defo no writer) so I expect when you flesh it out a bit with your personal plan it will be just as helpful.

Anyway keep up the good work
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 3:13am On Oct 28, 2009
still 95 kg, am totally well from the malaria I had, will start working out today, anyway just pasted hints 7-14 today and here is the link http://30dayslim..com/2009/10/exercise-tips-part-2.html
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by madlady(f): 6:49am On Oct 30, 2009
ugo_2u

Glad you are fully recovered.

Second part of your exercise blog very helpful. Point 10, are you able to recommend anyone of them. I have particular part I would like to target, I do not want to loose anymore weight so maybe a specific type of exercise will do the job.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by atilla(m): 8:03pm On Oct 30, 2009
Hello Ugo

good luck. Im also on a get fit get well journey. just recoverin

Take a look at trimntrendys post on nairaland this same health section. she has some very good tips in her blog and it would help u diet using nigerian foods wink
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 11:49am On Oct 31, 2009
@madlady


Yeah the tips are for everyone, especially those that are starting up or just want to maintain health, there are many exercises that target different parts of the body, which part of the body do you wish to target? if you let me know then i can see what exercises are available.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 12:28pm On Oct 31, 2009
Having Problems with updating my blog so I decided to paste the rest of the tips here,pls note that some of the tips (a few of them actually) my not apply to Nigerians. anyway hope this helps




15. Hydrate. Also an hour or two before you workout. Water is best. Use a sports drink during your workout (and after) only if you’re going to go an hour or more. If you’re going to do a tough workout, stay hydrated throughout the day. In fact, go ahead and do this whether you work out or not.


16. Get a workout buddy. Find someone at your level, and commit to working out a certain number of times a week together, at a certain time. This will make you more likely to keep that workout appointment, and workouts can be a lot of fun if you spend them chatting with your buddy. Just be sure to actually work out, and not just chat, Chatty McChatterson!


17. Get good clothes. Actually, you don’t need anything fancy to get started. But once you do start working out, it’s nice to get yourself some nice workout clothes, with breathable and comfortable fabrics, ones that look good on you. It’s motivating, and pleasurable. Make it so.


18. Put a cover model on your fridge. Not literally, of course, as that may be illegal, but find a good magazine photo of a model with the body you want, and post it up somewhere visible. You may never look like that model (heck, that model probably never really looks like that), but it’s motivating. Don’t pick a model that’s too good looking, or you may question your sexuality.


19. Change it up. Sure, walking or running every day can be a lot of fun. But getting some swimming or biking or strength workouts or aerobics or kickboxing into the mix can be a lot of fun, and can also help you get into better shape. They work out different muscles, and step up the metabolism. Variety is the spice of life and all that.


20. Do it early in the morning. My favorite time to work out is between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. Plus, I know that if I work out at this time, nothing will get in the way of the workout later in the day. It’s a beautiful time of day, not too hot, and there’s nothing like showering and going to work knowing that I’ve put in a great exercise (and it allows me to feel superior and look down my nose at those lazy bums I work with).


21. Squeeze it in during lunch. OK, you’re not a morning person. You’re busy. You don’t have time to work out. Well, suck it up, buster, and sacrifice your lunch hour to the gods of fitness. Bring your workout clothes, do a quickie nooner, and be back at work ready to tackle the afternoon.


22. First thing after work. None of those options work for you? Not a problem, my friend. Make it a daily appointment to work out as soon as you get off work. This will also motivate you to finish your work on time so you can get out on time for your workout. It’s great to stop somewhere to do your workout before you even get home, because once you get home you’ll probably want to relax on the couch, fall asleep at the kitchen table, or rush to the computer to read the latest Zen Habits post.


23. A little and often. You don’t need to work out long, and you certainly don’t need to be a weekend warrior. Just 20-30 minutes every day. Who doesn’t have 20 minutes on their schedule. You? Well, scratch “Walker Texas Ranger rerun” off the schedule and make room for this instead.


24. Just lace up. Yeah, you’re dreading the upcoming workout. But don’t even think about it. Just lace up and head out the door. That’s all. After that, let nature take its course. Just relax and do what comes naturally. Which is exercise.


25. Join a race. Signing up for a 5K or a triathlon are my favorite motivators. It really gets me to do my workouts because if I don’t, I will look like a dork by collapsing 5 minutes after the starting gun goes off. But don’t worry about how you look — just go and have fun at these races — everyone else is worrying about themselves too much to notice you.


26. Get good gear. As a reward, get yourself some nice little gadgets — a sports mp3 player, a Polar heart rate monitor, a pedometer, a scale, a bike computer, whatever. Something cool that will make you look forward to your workouts.


27. Forget about the gear. Having said that, you don’t need any of that to actually work out. Just put on some cheap clothes and get out the door. Don’t let your lack of gear stop you, and for criminy’s sake, don’t go and buy all the gear before you actually start working out.


28. The 10 percent rule. Don’t increase your workout time or distance by more than 10 percent a week. This is a very conservative rule, and it can be broken by the best of the best, who know what they’re doing, but for the rest of us, stick with this to prevent burnout or injury.


29. Rest. It’s important. This is a commonly overlooked factor. If you don’t give your body some rest, you will burn out and get injured. Rest is just as important as the workouts in improving performance and fitness. As long as you’re doing the workouts too and not just the rest!


30. Hard, then easy. If you do a hard workout today, rest or go easy tomorrow. Don’t do two hard workouts in a row. The hard-easy approach can also work within a workout itself — run hard, then run slow, then run hard … you get the idea. This allows you to burn more fat than if you just run medium the whole time.


31. Listen to your body. This is extremely important — if you feel like you’re overdoing it, you probably are. Rest and allow your body to recover. And though you can run through some slight soreness or aches, you should stop as soon as you feel sharp pain or pain in the joints. You’ll just make it worse.


32. Strength is good. If you’re a walker or runner or cyclist or swimmer or something like that, you should also fit some strength training into your schedule. Nothing too intense, but just some core-strengthening exercises that will help your main sport as well as make you healthier and yes, more attractive.


33. Set goals. What are you trying to get out of your exercise? It’s good to know if you’re trying to build muscle or burn fat — because these are two competing goals. There are other goals, of course, but you should be clear what they are. Also, set goals for each week — what do you want to accomplish this week? Write it down, post it up, and see if you can meet them!


34. Take photos of yourself. Before and after photos. The best way to see your progress over time. But do it once a month, not every hour, you narcissist!


35. Workout first, diet later. If you’re just starting a workout plan, it’s best not to start a diet at the same time. Well, I don’t like diets in the first place, but still — one thing at a time. I’d prefer the workout first, and then worry about the diet after about a month of working out. You didn’t get fat overnight and you’re not getting skinny overnight either!


36. Star chart. Yeah, you know what these are. But they’re very motivating. Do a workout, put up a star. Fun!


37. Get a coach. You certainly don’t need one, but there’s nothing more motivating than a coach. Almost like a workout buddy, in that you are very likely to make the appointment, but less chatty and more knowledgeable. And if you’re going to learn swimming, a coach is a must. Yes, you can get a coach — there are master’s swimming classes at your local pool. Just sign up — they’re usually not that expensive.


38. Join the club. In my area, there is a great running club and a great cycling federation and triathlon federation. All of them sponsor races and Sunday rides and things like that where you can workout with a group and talk to more knowledgeable people. Well worth the small membership fee!


39. No pain … that’s good. Forget the old rule of “no pain, no gain”. You don’t need pain to get in shape. Just take it easy, progress gradually, and enjoy yourself.


40. Warm up. If you’re going to do any kind of exercise, don’t do it with your muscles cold. Gradually get your heart pumping and blood flowing. You’re less likely to injure yourself, and your workout will be more enjoyable.


41. On stretching. Sure, flexibility is important. But stretching out cold is a good way to get injured. If you’re going to stretch out before a workout, be sure to do so only after your warmup. Also, do not bounce. That’s another good way to tear your muscles. Do slow stretches and hold them without bouncing. Best of all: stretch after a workout, when your muscles are nice and loose.


42. Go for the long haul. Most of all, don’t think that you will become fit and healthy and sexy in one month. Think of exercise as a life-long habit, and your goals will come to you eventually. You’ll get there, my friend!
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by madlady(f): 8:58pm On Oct 31, 2009
@ ugo_2u

I hope your exercises are going well and that you are feeling great.

The information i asked you for was , could recommend a particular site that's really good for "spot reduction", i have been told that a few sites  specialize in said.
The funny thing is, i have just been in a certain part of London which had a really good gym, they had a trainer who seems to know his job, he said the section i am looking to reduce could not be reduced because it's mainly dense tissue,he said  we loose this when we get older. I think this trainer most really know what he's talking about because  i have been told by others to do bench presses, this only caused a muscle increases which i do not want.

So it looks like the exercises you have on your blog will be great for an all round workout.

Thanks for all you useful info and stay healthy.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 8:27pm On Nov 03, 2009
just did a major update on my blog, here it is http://30dayslim..com/2009/11/hints-on-living-and-eating-healthy.html

sorry for the delay in posting it.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by dominique(f): 11:03pm On Nov 03, 2009
@ugo_2u
nice to see your hard work paying off. i've seen your blog and you gave some very useful tips in there.
as Atilla suggested, you should visit this Thread where different people give daily diaries of their exercise and diet routines and seek advice on how to lose weight and stay healthy.
wishing you more success in your weight loss journey smiley
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 6:13pm On Nov 05, 2009
just updated my blog. I pasted another article online, it is quite long, sorry I didnt cut it short or arrange it, am still on the 95kg mark about to set a goal for 90kg. Hope your day was fine and all went well, see ya


http://30dayslim..com/2009/11/todays-article.html
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 7:30am On Nov 09, 2009
sorry, i hadnt been posting, had a muscle strain in my arms, i can barely move my left arm and my right arm i cant even stretch, i got too ambitious in my dumbell curls. As soon as my arms come back from the repair shop i will update my post.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 10:11pm On Nov 12, 2009
i am back. my injuries are healed (thank God). picking up my workout once more. started with threadmill, hope the blog posts were helpful. will update tomorrow.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 11:37pm On Nov 13, 2009
weighted in this morning at 93kg, was a little happy and wished I could have lost more. so far I have maintained the loss. anyone else on a fitness journey or am I walking a lonely road?
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by maedan(f): 11:43pm On Nov 13, 2009
Nice topic. It's good to see you're taking your weight loss seriously. I heard that changing eating habits is just as important as the active lifestyle/ exercise regimen. Self control of course is the key: hold back in eating, motivate yourself into rigorous exercise----and all that jazz.

What I'm doing now is stocking up on fitness gadgets cheesy - yoga and exercise DVDs, dumbells, tummy trimmers, and now I've ordered this cool skipping thingy that you can use indoors (has removable ropes and a counter). I'm trying to build up my own little corner-of-the-room-gym grin. Now all I need to do is pick up the energy to actually use all these stuff!!!
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 2:04pm On Nov 15, 2009
wow thats great. you are putting together your own mini gym, anyway much power to your elbow. If you have any tips for me I'll be glad to hear
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by maedan(f): 3:00am On Nov 16, 2009
Aaw, you don't need tips from me, surely, you've got enough already!! (I loved that one, "put a cover model on your fridge" grin grin Talk about motivation!!) But seriously, to add to your fantastic points, try some yoga while you're at it. You could get DVDs or just go on youtube and subscribe to some of the experts who are so kind to give free yoga videos. It works for me wink.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 10:05pm On Nov 16, 2009
Thanks, I've never done yoga before. well I guess I will give it a try only if you become my yoga instructor.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by maedan(f): 6:35pm On Nov 17, 2009
Lol!!!!!!
I guess with webcam and internet anything is possible wink grin
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by minute(f): 2:34am On Nov 18, 2009
Make sure you use lots of lotion as you go. . . . there are lotions labelled as Skin Firming that help most.

Goodluck.
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 5:15pm On Nov 21, 2009
thanks
Re: My Journey In Getting Fit And Losing Weight by ugo2u(m): 9:21pm On Dec 29, 2009
am back and better than ever, ate quite alot but I didnt gain much weight (0.5 kg). will continue my health blog in order to help people also looking to have a better body and health.

Happy New Year in advance

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