Comments on: 20lbs in 25 Days..Can it be Done? http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/ Breaking All the Rules I Didn't Make Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:32:00 -0600 hourly 1 By: Fighting the Frump, Mardi Gras Edition | Suburban Oblivion http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6345 Fighting the Frump, Mardi Gras Edition | Suburban Oblivion Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:43:06 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6345 [...] I decided to kick off the premier Fight the Frump week by updating on the Mardi Gras ball that I set out to lose 20lbs for and get back into that 2 sizes too small ball gown.  While I didn’t lose 20lbs, I did manage [...] [...] I decided to kick off the premier Fight the Frump week by updating on the Mardi Gras ball that I set out to lose 20lbs for and get back into that 2 sizes too small ball gown.  While I didn’t lose 20lbs, I did manage [...]

]]> By: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way (Or a Hell of a Lot of Spandex) | Suburban Oblivion http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6279 Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way (Or a Hell of a Lot of Spandex) | Suburban Oblivion Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:24:05 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6279 [...] I posted about the Mardi Gras ball coming up on the 30th. For those that don’t remember, I had a *teeny* little problem with a dress 2 sizes too small. I decided to try to lose 20lbs in 25 days, and squeeze myself into that dress again. I’ve [...] [...] I posted about the Mardi Gras ball coming up on the 30th. For those that don’t remember, I had a *teeny* little problem with a dress 2 sizes too small. I decided to try to lose 20lbs in 25 days, and squeeze myself into that dress again. I’ve [...]

]]> By: cate http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6103 cate Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:34:57 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6103 i wish i had words of wisdom for you...truth is, i'm in the same predicament. not that i have any balls to attend...the most i ever get dressed up for is a trip to Walmart right now! but i do have a lot of extra weight i've been struggling with since having the boys, and my ppd hasn't helped. i go through stages where, if i'm not doing anything, i use snacks to fill my time...while i sit my fat ass on the couch and watch soaps. not good, and certainly not conducive to any modicum of self-esteem. i wish you luck, but don't be too hard on yourself. you will look beautiful no matter what...even if you have to buy a new dress. *hugs* i wish i had words of wisdom for you…truth is, i’m in the same predicament. not that i have any balls to attend…the most i ever get dressed up for is a trip to Walmart right now!

but i do have a lot of extra weight i’ve been struggling with since having the boys, and my ppd hasn’t helped. i go through stages where, if i’m not doing anything, i use snacks to fill my time…while i sit my fat ass on the couch and watch soaps. not good, and certainly not conducive to any modicum of self-esteem.

i wish you luck, but don’t be too hard on yourself. you will look beautiful no matter what…even if you have to buy a new dress.

*hugs*

]]> By: ali http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6080 ali Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:14:15 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6080 three words... south. beach. diet. three words…
south. beach. diet.

]]> By: Mrs. Flinger http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6061 Mrs. Flinger Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:10:07 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6061 If I knew the secrets, I'd be wearing my pre-prego clothes, hon. Instead, just call me a support person. 'Cause I'm with ya! If I knew the secrets, I’d be wearing my pre-prego clothes, hon. Instead, just call me a support person. ‘Cause I’m with ya!

]]> By: Mimipz5wjj http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6052 Mimipz5wjj Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:46:31 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6052 6 small meals during the day. No carbs after 4:00pm You can do it! Becareful with the "liquid diets" and the "protein bars" They are okay from time to time but no good in the long run! Good luck!!!!!! 6 small meals during the day.

No carbs after 4:00pm

You can do it! Becareful with the “liquid diets” and the “protein bars” They are okay from time to time but no good in the long run!

Good luck!!!!!!

]]> By: Queen of Shake Shake http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6050 Queen of Shake Shake Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:31:38 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6050 Alcohol is an appetite suppressant. Know what goes good with alcohol? That would be Mardi Gras. And all that pushing and shoving is a WORK. OUT. (if there was any shoving at the parades) It's how I stay thin-ish. Alcohol is an appetite suppressant.

Know what goes good with alcohol?

That would be Mardi Gras.

And all that pushing and shoving is a WORK. OUT. (if there was any shoving at the parades)

It’s how I stay thin-ish.

]]> By: Nola http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6045 Nola Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:04:52 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6045 I've been fighting to lose the last of the baby and Katrina weight (love blaming things on Katrina!) and am also looking to lose before Mardi Gras! Here's wishing you all the best!! I’ve been fighting to lose the last of the baby and Katrina weight (love blaming things on Katrina!) and am also looking to lose before Mardi Gras! Here’s wishing you all the best!!

]]> By: Worker Mommy http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6044 Worker Mommy Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:54:26 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6044 I feel your pain, sista. You know you may not need to lose as much as you think you do. You may not want to settle on a number but just do your best to eat healthily and exercise whenever possible and drink lots of water as it boosts your metabolism. My twin sis is a personal trainer (crazy how different we are) so she gives me tips now and again. Take care of you and don't beat yourself up over it. It may take a bit longer but over time the general idea of good eating is then ingrained in your mind and its a lifestyle change rather than a diet. (and of course as I'm saying this I'm telling myself the very same thing) I feel your pain, sista.

You know you may not need to lose as much as you think you do. You may not want to settle on a number but just do your best to eat healthily and exercise whenever possible and drink lots of water as it boosts your metabolism.

My twin sis is a personal trainer (crazy how different we are) so she gives me tips now and again.

Take care of you and don’t beat yourself up over it. It may take a bit longer but over time the general idea of good eating is then ingrained in your mind and its a lifestyle change rather than a diet.

(and of course as I’m saying this I’m telling myself the very same thing)

]]> By: Sarah @ Ordinary Days http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6043 Sarah @ Ordinary Days Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:48:30 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6043 Water! Drop all the cokes, coffee and juice. Your only drink for the next 25 days should be water! You'd be surprised if you count all the calories you take in from drinks alone. Good luck. :) Water! Drop all the cokes, coffee and juice. Your only drink for the next 25 days should be water!
You’d be surprised if you count all the calories you take in from drinks alone. Good luck. :)

]]> By: Lela http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6042 Lela Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:54:28 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6042 What worked for me was setting rules, like not eating anything after 7 pm, not even pop, water only. Adding in a little excercise, and not over eating at meals. It took me hitting a size twelve also to get to this point. But after I lost about 6 pounds, I was down to a ten. And it only took a little over a week. So there is hope! What worked for me was setting rules, like not eating anything after 7 pm, not even pop, water only. Adding in a little excercise, and not over eating at meals. It took me hitting a size twelve also to get to this point. But after I lost about 6 pounds, I was down to a ten. And it only took a little over a week. So there is hope!

]]> By: Jerseygirl89 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6040 Jerseygirl89 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:40:48 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6040 Good luck. I have no advice but thank you for providing a place where all the good dieters can share their tricks - I so need them. I've got about forty to go . . .but I have four months before I have to appear in a strapless bridesmaid monstrosity. . er, dress. Good luck. I have no advice but thank you for providing a place where all the good dieters can share their tricks – I so need them. I’ve got about forty to go . . .but I have four months before I have to appear in a strapless bridesmaid monstrosity. . er, dress.

]]> By: Erin http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6039 Erin Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:09:43 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6039 Sara - I was going to chime in with advice, but everyone else beat me to it! So I'll just send my good luck, you can do it wishes and call it a night. You can do it!!! : ) Sara – I was going to chime in with advice, but everyone else beat me to it! So I’ll just send my good luck, you can do it wishes and call it a night. You can do it!!! : )

]]> By: Shauna http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6037 Shauna Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:42:40 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6037 Small meals. 6 times a day. Do not skip meals!! Use a small plate. Cute your food into smaller pieces. Low calorie condiments (think salsa instead of mayo) and dressings (I like salsa as a salad dressing myself.) Drink water before each meal. If you get a craving, drink water. Don't let yourself have it for at least 30 minutes. The craving will most likely pass. Allow yourself a small treat every other day so you don't feel deprived. (Hershey kisses are a good portion size for those). Serve yourself your snacks and then put the container away. Do not eat out of the bag - too easy to lose track of what you've eaten! For your goal, cardio is better than strength because it burns more calories than strength training. (there is no such thing at target weight loss - you've just got to lose the weight and it'll come off everywhere). E-mail me anytime about your weight loss. Seriously. Small meals. 6 times a day.
Do not skip meals!!
Use a small plate.
Cute your food into smaller pieces.
Low calorie condiments (think salsa instead of mayo) and dressings (I like salsa as a salad dressing myself.)
Drink water before each meal.
If you get a craving, drink water. Don’t let yourself have it for at least 30 minutes. The craving will most likely pass.
Allow yourself a small treat every other day so you don’t feel deprived. (Hershey kisses are a good portion size for those).
Serve yourself your snacks and then put the container away. Do not eat out of the bag – too easy to lose track of what you’ve eaten!
For your goal, cardio is better than strength because it burns more calories than strength training. (there is no such thing at target weight loss – you’ve just got to lose the weight and it’ll come off everywhere).

E-mail me anytime about your weight loss. Seriously.

]]> By: Sunday Linky Love #1 | The Bean Blog http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6035 Sunday Linky Love #1 | The Bean Blog Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:54:56 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6035 [...] at Suburban Oblivion was way braver than I am and posted about her weight. Now she needs our help. Do you have any ideas on how she can lose 20 pounds before the Mardi Gras [...] [...] at Suburban Oblivion was way braver than I am and posted about her weight. Now she needs our help. Do you have any ideas on how she can lose 20 pounds before the Mardi Gras [...]

]]> By: Smiling Mom http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6034 Smiling Mom Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:16:15 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6034 I bought myself a juicer... lots more fruits and veggies. I'm tired of the extra 10 that have been hanging around my mid section as well. If you want more info on juicers, I've done tons of research. Just email me. :-) Good luck!! I bought myself a juicer… lots more fruits and veggies. I’m tired of the extra 10 that have been hanging around my mid section as well.

If you want more info on juicers, I’ve done tons of research. Just email me. :-) Good luck!!

]]> By: Christine http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6033 Christine Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:58:48 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6033 BTW, I am the same way...if I don't eat enough I get nauseous. Not fair! BTW, I am the same way…if I don’t eat enough I get nauseous. Not fair!

]]> By: Christine http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6032 Christine Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:56:35 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6032 Sara, Would it help to have a buddy? I'm bummed for you that you are in this situation, but excited for me because I am as well. I didn't have a specific goal in mind as I don't have a particular event, but I am pretty grossed out, frankly, at how my body looks. And the sizes I was having to try on to get pants that didn't make me have to pee immediately upon zipping them up. Plus, Bossy's coming to visit...I canNOT have fat arms! I'm going to go post about it right now. You've inspired me! Sara,
Would it help to have a buddy? I’m bummed for you that you are in this situation, but excited for me because I am as well. I didn’t have a specific goal in mind as I don’t have a particular event, but I am pretty grossed out, frankly, at how my body looks. And the sizes I was having to try on to get pants that didn’t make me have to pee immediately upon zipping them up.

Plus, Bossy’s coming to visit…I canNOT have fat arms!

I’m going to go post about it right now. You’ve inspired me!

]]> By: Diane http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6031 Diane Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:59:48 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6031 oh and South Beach all the way and stay away from Fruit TOO much sugar oh and South Beach all the way
and stay away from Fruit
TOO much sugar

]]> By: Beckie http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6030 Beckie Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:23:54 +0000 http://www.suburbanoblivion.com/2008/01/05/20lbs-in-25-dayscan-it-be-done/#comment-6030 I doubt I can say anything that hasn't already been said here. Staying active was a big help to me last summer - less time on the computer, more time moving. (Ugh, the unfairness of it all!) I doubt I can say anything that hasn’t already been said here. Staying active was a big help to me last summer – less time on the computer, more time moving. (Ugh, the unfairness of it all!)

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