Duromine Day 1

[April]

Hi April,

Thank you for the welcome! I have been exercising and eating healthy since I started the duromine. Hubby and I have installed a new gym at home to do weights as well.

Oh wow! Bravo for you, guys! Working out together, setting new sports goals and reaching them is a totally different level of relationship. =) The new and good one.

Btw, great results for daily activity. Way to go! Hope you’ll see encouraging results very very soon! =) Take care

 

[Dee2017]

13th March Monday

Very quick post for this day as it was my partners birthday we spent most of the day out... I was going to try to take one day a week and not exercise... not sure if a day of rest helps to kick start my loss... doesn't matter as I didn't do it Great news is the scales said 95.9 YAY!

Yesterday was a poached egg on toast for breakfast and chicken with avocado, cheese and tomato sauce with vegetables, we had lemon and pecan tart for dessert.... plus a glass of wine... I didn't have dinner as this meal was a little later in the day so I had a protein bar and cup of tea

Exercise I did 10 on the vibration machine and 20 mins zumba

Dee

 

[Dee2017]

Hey there! How’s it going? Did you have a good night’s sleep today? Hope that having just 1 cup of green tea helped you fight the sleep problems. =))

It’s a new week and I want to wish you to finally beat down those 96 and get to the coveted 95. =) You deserve it!!!

Glad to know you’re now strongly addicted to exercises. Weight loss is just one benefit of regular physical activities, and you know it. You know it just as good, as you know that you are a very devoted sweet tooth. ) it’s ok to have a treat, unless you keep having them constantly in unlimited amounts. However, I am sure that after this journey, after all the efforts you are making and after all the efforts you still have to make, you won’t let yourself gain it all back.

Poor thing… wheat grass …

Hope, you won’t have to drink anything nasty and will have your biggest wish come true.

Keeping fingers crossed for 95 and wishing you a fantastic day and week!!! Keep it up!

Hi April,

It wasn't as bad with one cup and yesterday I didn't have any green tea

Well your wish came true... í'm in 95 even thou I was naughty with my wine yesterday my weight is the same today no change from yesterday I hope it gets better by tomorrow

Yes wheat grass is pretty bad ... me too

so I am off to do some exercises I missed yesterday

Wishing you a great day!

 

[April]

Hi April,

It wasn't as bad with one cup and yesterday I didn't have any green tea

Well your wish came true... í'm in 95 even thou I was naughty with my wine yesterday my weight is the same today no change from yesterday I hope it gets better by tomorrow

Yes wheat grass is pretty bad ... me too

so I am off to do some exercises I missed yesterday

Wishing you a great day!

Oh wow! Congrats, my dear! 95… “they grow so fast” =))) I am so happy to hear that, Dee! Yet, I think you were as good as ready for this number on your scales and are already looking forward to.. what? 93? =)) I guess, the next time you will get extremely excited, happy and yelling all over the place will be your 90. =)

Having 1 day of rest is ok (even though you didn’t have it – well done! =)). If you can keep it to just 1 day. It’s the same thing like with those cheating meals. Allow it to yourself as long as you can limit yourself with just one. Congratulations on your partner’s birthday and a great day spent together. =)

Glad your sleep got better and bravo for compensating the “lost” exercises. Just remember not to over exhaust yourself. Otherwise, you know how sore you feel the next day and have to skip more exercises. =) have a great day and keep it up!

 

[Dee2017]

Tuesday 14th March
Weight 95.9

Breakfast was an apple and boiled egg, lunch was half a banana, chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, blueberry with protein drink dinner was focaccia with tomatoes, spring onions, garlic, basil, snack was 4 cristini sticks and half a slice of home made gluten free fruit cake (i do all my cakes where possible in a loaf pan as its easier to cut and to ensure each slice is the same.... very nice if i do say and it was the first fruit cake I have baked

Exercise Ive done 20min vibro machine 20 min zumba, 4 x 10 different exercises on the Pilates machine yes finally its out and being used...2 km on the bike 20 fast 10 slow then 10 fast 10 slow 1 x 30 sec plank and I will do a min 30 sec pretend sit before bed and one of those teas to regulate things


I hope everyone is doing well..

Till tomorrow... remember we will do this

Dee

 

[April]

Hello Nassa! I am sorry to keep bothering you with my messages, but I am very inspired with your previous success and I wonder if Duromine helps you achieve any steady weight loss and good results. =) if I could, I would cheer you up with a hug, but I hope that at least my message will place a smile on your face. Take care and have a fantastic mood!

 

[April]

Hi April
Thanks for that
Breakfast is usually a piece of wholemeal toast and a cup of coffee
Lunch is a salad, I'll either make a garden type salad with avocado and feta or a coleslaw or broccoli salad
Dinner is usually something like spag Bol. Home made pizza, sausage casserole those types of things
I will nibble on a piece of fruit or handful of nuts if hungry during the day
Exercise is usually non existent, maybe get 1/2hr - 1hr of running in on the weekend. I'm at a desk job and been have been making the efffort toget up and move more. This weekend I'll probably be doing at least 1/2hr of cardio exercise each day (fri- mon)

Hi Sarah! How are you doing on this lovely day? Any news on your weight loss progress? So looking forward to your update and hope it will be a positive one. Take care

 

[April]

Hi Kyl133. How are you, dear? Any news? Are you still going on with following your dietitian’s recommendations? You’re slowly getting to the end of 1-month course. How is it going so far? Are you planning to continue for another month? Take care!

 

[April]

Hey AllyM, how is it going? Did your headaches subside? How is it going so far? Have a great day and may your efforts bring you to a happy result! =)

 

[April]

Hmm… Gwynedd… hmm… did you forget all about your support team on this forum? Such a pity. =(( At least, I hope that you don’t forget to eat right and are physically active during the day. Good luck!

 

[Dee2017]

Oh wow! Congrats, my dear! 95… “they grow so fast” =))) I am so happy to hear that, Dee! Yet, I think you were as good as ready for this number on your scales and are already looking forward to.. what? 93? =)) I guess, the next time you will get extremely excited, happy and yelling all over the place will be your 90. =)

Having 1 day of rest is ok (even though you didn’t have it – well done! =)). If you can keep it to just 1 day. It’s the same thing like with those cheating meals. Allow it to yourself as long as you can limit yourself with just one. Congratulations on your partner’s birthday and a great day spent together. =)

Glad your sleep got better and bravo for compensating the “lost” exercises. Just remember not to over exhaust yourself. Otherwise, you know how sore you feel the next day and have to skip more exercises. =) have a great day and keep it up!

Hi April thank you.... yes your right 93 it is boy 90 how exciting!!!

Yes your right just one day of no exercise... i'm not sure if its better to have one day rest... as you can see I struggled not to do anything maybe i will have one day with not so much exercise Thank you

No I didnt over do it I forgot to do my pretend sit up too .... I still cant use weights when I do zumba... cant work out what part is sore but when I lift them above my head I can feel it... so I just do a little of the arm ones the pilates machine isn't too bad so Im doing that instead to strengthen my arms I may have over done that today... will see tomorrow

hope your having a great day
Dee

 

[Dee2017]

Wednesday 15th March

Weight is 95.7

Today i had 2 apples for breakfast matcha tea, lunch I had 4 cristini sticks with beetroot dip, 1x red grapefruit, slice of cheese, pretend coffee, dinner was a home made burger.... and a very small slice of pecan tart.

Exercise ive done 10 vibration machine, 35 min zumba , 6 x 20 different pilate exercises, 2 km on high number on the bike, 20 fast 10 slow and one 10 fast 10 slow somewhere in that 2km 1 x 30 sec plank I will do my best to remember to do a pretend sit before bed

I will also have another tea before bed the one that regulates things I so want a milk drink.... but I have been trying to avoid them (hot choc or almond milk etc) after 4pm so I might make a yummy smoothie for holding out for breakfast tomorrow morning

Till tomorrow

 

[April]

Hi April thank you.... yes your right 93 it is boy 90 how exciting!!!

Yes your right just one day of no exercise... i'm not sure if its better to have one day rest... as you can see I struggled not to do anything maybe i will have one day with not so much exercise Thank you

No I didnt over do it I forgot to do my pretend sit up too .... I still cant use weights when I do zumba... cant work out what part is sore but when I lift them above my head I can feel it... so I just do a little of the arm ones the pilates machine isn't too bad so Im doing that instead to strengthen my arms I may have over done that today... will see tomorrow

hope your having a great day
Dee

Ahahaha! So 93, I was right. =) You know, it is a good thing to have rest for a day. It all has to do with “your body getting used to” the loads and restrictions. It’s the same thing as when they suggest upping the caloric value of your food by 10-20% one day and go on with your usual eating regime, to boost weight loss or overcome the plateau. So, not having a workout in a day means you will leave your body more calories than you usually do, so pretty much the same. Another thing.. if your aim was building muscles, you would have to exercise every other day – to let your muscles recover and build up. However, this is not your main goal for now, so you are doing everything correctly and… great! Ok, dear, have a great day as you wake up. More great mood, more activity and more excitement!!! (praying you’re not sore in the morning)

 

[AllyM]

Day 4
Duromine 5:30am
No side effects at all today. No appetite.
Breakfast: fruit/veg protein smoothie( got 3/4 then full)
No snack
Lunch: chicken wrap & salad (could only eat the wrap)
Dinner: 100g rice, 100g skinless chicken breast (ate 3/4)
Water 3L
Had appts after work & did have time for walk or gym today.

 

[AllyM]

Day 5
Duromine 5:30am
Only had 3hr39min of sleep last night due to new puppy not duro!
Breakfast: smoothie (1/2 finished)
No snack
Lunch: 1/2 of a 1/2 serving veggie stir fry
Went for a 30min walk at lunch
No snack
Dinner: chicken, lettuce, tomato wrap
Water today 2L
30min workout (too tired from lack of sleep!)

SW: 83.5kg
CW: 80.5kg
GW: 62kg

Very Happy with progress so far. Planning to start some weight lifting 4 days/wk tomorrow

 

[April]

Day 5
Duromine 5:30am
Only had 3hr39min of sleep last night due to new puppy not duro!
Breakfast: smoothie (1/2 finished)
No snack
Lunch: 1/2 of a 1/2 serving veggie stir fry
Went for a 30min walk at lunch
No snack
Dinner: chicken, lettuce, tomato wrap
Water today 2L
30min workout (too tired from lack of sleep!)

SW: 83.5kg
CW: 80.5kg
GW: 62kg

Very Happy with progress so far. Planning to start some weight lifting 4 days/wk tomorrow

Oh hi again! Congratulations about the new puppy! =)) Getting more reasons to be active. =) Hope, he’ll get used to the new home soon and you will be getting your sleep.

And, of course, congratulations on your weight loss progress. Well done! Still, I would advice you to have a snack between your main meals. I see you do eat very little and it’s great. However, your body might shift to starvation mode soon and you might stop losing weight. Some nuts, half a fruit, a couple of tbsp. of yogurt or cottage cheese, a couple of sips of your remained smoothie (if you can consume it some time after it’s made). Something insignificant and small in size. I understand how hard it is to eat something when you’re not hungry, yet you should do it. Boost your metabolism even more. And have a great day! Make sure you do everything correctly with the weight lifting, avoid overworking. Good luck!

 

[Dee2017]

Ahahaha! So 93, I was right. =) You know, it is a good thing to have rest for a day. It all has to do with “your body getting used to” the loads and restrictions. It’s the same thing as when they suggest upping the caloric value of your food by 10-20% one day and go on with your usual eating regime, to boost weight loss or overcome the plateau. So, not having a workout in a day means you will leave your body more calories than you usually do, so pretty much the same. Another thing.. if your aim was building muscles, you would have to exercise every other day – to let your muscles recover and build up. However, this is not your main goal for now, so you are doing everything correctly and… great! Ok, dear, have a great day as you wake up. More great mood, more activity and more excitement!!! (praying you’re not sore in the morning)

ha ha

Oh that's so interesting.... I actually read about increasing your calories on one day of the week to boost weight loss (he made it sound way better... i think it was like.... you can have that little treat you have craved all week what treat!! like choc ice cream maybe seriously he did say same as you up to 20% on your calories

Still sore... strange but using the pilates machine isnt as bad as trying to lift my arms above my head... so I do what I can as in maybe 15 above the head and the rest lower and then 4 arm ones on the pilates... I just keep thinking it means Ive had a good workout... even with the zumba on parts that I cant do I will incorporate those inner thigh so today I could feel my inner thigh when I walked Im also doing ones on the pilates machine

Thanks again

Dee

 

[Dee2017]

Hi Everyone,

Well today is a special day it marks a 10kg loss... whooly dooly Im here the thought of being under 95 is insane.... but I know I will do it! because I am chasing 93 LOL

Breakfast was my smoothie... small banana, yogurt, blueberry, ginger chia seeds, choc protein powder, almond milk and water... Lunch was fruit and 4 cristini sticks dinner was half a chicken cordon bleu, cauliflower with cheese and carrots plus spinach I also had a almond pretend coffee and half a slice of fruit cake that I made plus ive had water

Exercise Ive done 45 zumba 10 on the vibration machine and 6 x 20 different exercises on the Pilates machine

Till tomorrow

Dee

 

[April]

Hi Everyone,

Well today is a special day it marks a 10kg loss... whooly dooly Im here the thought of being under 95 is insane.... but I know I will do it! because I am chasing 93 LOL

Breakfast was my smoothie... small banana, yogurt, blueberry, ginger chia seeds, choc protein powder, almond milk and water... Lunch was fruit and 4 cristini sticks dinner was half a chicken cordon bleu, cauliflower with cheese and carrots plus spinach I also had a almond pretend coffee and half a slice of fruit cake that I made plus ive had water

Exercise Ive done 45 zumba 10 on the vibration machine and 6 x 20 different exercises on the Pilates machine

Till tomorrow

Dee

CONGRATULATIONS! Dee, that’s a huge success!!! Do you realize you already lost 10% of your initial weight? So... I have looked through your very first message, and I see that you already reached 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 goal. So, all of them. Time to set new goals. Time to reach the stars! =))

I am so happy that you finally make the pilates machine work for you! Tell me, did you notice any change with your back so far? Any improvements? Now that you’re so “workable”, you could ask your doctor about some special exercises to work through your back, I mean to tone your back muscles. It is very important , and now you can do it. Your muscles are already 10 times stronger than they were at the beginning. Just a suggestion… health is our priority =)

 

[Dee2017]

Hi April Thank you... I didn't think of it that way wow 10% pretty impressive if i do say so

Oh new goals.... well looks like I will be busy setting some new ones

I just notice a well being in myself.. as for my back I cant say that I have.... but I have noticed other things that I did struggle with are not so bad.... as in sometimes sitting on a chair or getting off it etc

How funny you say that I am about to see a specialist and that is something I was going to ask, I wouldn't even mind seeing a exercise physiologist again I know they say I need to work on my core which helps strengthen the back... I have found some on youtube so until I see her I will keep going the way I have

I noticed my tummy was bloated yesterday at first I thought what have I eaten? and then I realised its nearly that time of the month again thank goodness my hunger is not as bad as last time... touch wood!

Dee