I'm curious about this. I've been on a gestational diabetes diet very strictly for the last month. My blood sugars are very under control, no sugar in the urine, and I'm managing it with diet and exercise. But I am wondering what would happen if I cheated once. Does anyone know? My doctor seems to believe I already cheat here and there (can't believe I haven't had a taste of chocolate or soda since he told me.) He only slightly believes me because my blood sugars, even the ones he surprises me with, are always lower than the targets.

So... what would happen if I cheated?

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My weight loss plan is to create a 50,000 calorie deficit over 50 days. That's a 1,000 calories a day or 2 pounds a week. I plan to accomplish this by eating right and working out. My meal plan will be to have portion control, more vegetables and fruits, and no soda.

My workout plan is to lift weights 3 times a week, then follow that up with 20 minutes of cardio. I know I won't be able to gain much muscle is I'm cutting calories, but I'm going to lift just to maintain my current muscle. Plus I've read that weight lifting before cardio helps accelerate fat loss. I'm also going to do 2 cardio days a week, and 2 rest days.

Does this sound like a good plan? Anyone have an experiences lifting before cardio and whether or not it worked?

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I'm 22 and I have cut soda and stoped eating junk. I'm a lot more active now that the weather is good. I haven't lost a pound. I'm getting marriedn in december and I have a strapless gown and I don't want to look like a cow. How can I lose weight fast but thats still safe for me?

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I'm 22 and I have cut soda and stoped eating junk. I'm a lot more active now that the weather is good. I haven't lost a pound. I'm getting marriedn in september and I have a strapless gown and I don't want to look like a cow. How can I lose weight fast but thats still safe for me?

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I had a baby 6 weeks ago and had my 6 week checkup following a c section. My doctor said I was healing great and could go back to regular activity but I must take it really slow. Since the pregnancy I haven't been eating the best and I have been drinking a lot of soda. My eating habits are from a lack of time. I am trying to get into a new habit. I was wondering if there were any types of diets recommended that would not be super restrictive (otherwise I would fail). And any exercise programs recommended that would allow me to slowly get back into the pace of things and still shed some pounds. I am feeling really bad about myself as I have only lost 23 of the 50 pounds I gained since being pregnant. I am also experiencing a lack of energy. Are there any vitamins or diet pills safe and recommended to help with the weight loss and help regain energy?

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I am trying to loose weight, and I am thinking of rewarding myself with something nice (non-food related) at certain points in my weight loss journey. I am eating smaller, more frequent portions. I am working on increasing healthy food intake and exercise, and decreasing junk. (I have eliminated soda-diet and non-diet). My exercise, for now, will mostly consist of walking.

Start Weight-180 lbs
Goal 1-162 lbs
Goal 2- 146 lbs
Goal 3- 131 lbs
Goal 4- 120 lbs

Each goal is basically a 10% weight loss goal. However, the difference between goals 3 and 4 are less than 10%. If I went with the 10% goal I would be at 118 lbs.

I may stop at goal 3 though, or somewhere between goals 3 and 4.

How long would it take to reach each goal simply using a diet of more whole grains, less fried foods, more greens, more water, and gradually working up an exercise routine? No fancy programs (with the exception of Weight Watchers to help make quick and easy choices).

Are these realistic weight loss goals to have?
I am 17 years old.
Female
5'5"
I cut out sugary beverages-going from up to 5,000 calories a week (sometimes more) in beverages to drinking only water and skim milk.

That is about an average of 714 calories less per week. I have not changed my diet much in any other way. I am working on slowly making other modifications to my diet and exercise habits.

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