I'm 16 years old and tired of people not liking me right off the bat because of my weight.
I'm a great person, but no one sees the real me. They just see what's around me. I currently weigh 200 lbs due to 5 years of 2 to 3 times a week take out, which my family has stopped, but the weight is still there.
I've tried weight watchers, Medifast, and just walking every day. but it doesn't work. Weight Watchers is too flexible, Medifast tastes like cardboard, and I'm not a fan of just walking or running. so I'm going to try DDR for one hour a day, 6 days a week.
I hope I lose something, even if it's only 2 lbs a week. I already have the console and the game, I just need the motivation. please answer back your stories and support!
thanks,
Tazzy
For our Independent PE class in high school, I did DDR for an hour each day. To be perfectly honest, it's not that great of a workout. You're not really targeting anything, just hopping around. I didn't lose any weight doing it. :/ Why not take a real dancing class instead? Or join a gym? They normally have free classes or group classes that can help.
ReplyI have been using DDR and doing the points with Weight Watchers. WW does give you the fredom to choose what you like to eat and it helps you stay motivated. This is the most realistic food plan that you can live with for the rest of your life. Since January I am down 47.5 pounds and that is with taking 4 and 1/2 months off and just maintaining my weight. As long as you are sweating and moving, you are burning calories and fat. Do not give up!!
ReplyI used to play DDR. You won't be burning a lot until your coordination gets good. A friend of mine used to get a good sweat doing 5-6 "feet" difficulty but I tended to stick to 4-5.
There will be a learning curve, so be sure to adjust your expectations accordingly.
ReplyI commend you for thinking about your health at the age of sixteen. However,I get the impression that you want to exercise and/or lose weight for other people, not for yourself.
ReplyThe sad truth is that if you weigh 200 Lbs at the age of 16, in twenty years you are going to weigh considerably more if you do not address your food intake and participate in a regular exercise program to help maintain your weight. You may not have any apparent health problems now, but you are setting yourself up for chronic illnesses like diabetes.
If you haven't lost weight after stopping fast foods, then you are still eating the same amount of calories, It's easy to label certain types of food ie fast food as "bad" and think because you've stopped eating the "bad" food you'll suddenly lose weight. You may be eating more nutritious food, but you are still eating too much.
I'd suggest keeping a food and exercise diary/journal for a month to see what you are actually eating and doing exercise wise. Try and find a partner who wants to lose weight/get more exercise.
You don't always have to enjoy every type of exercise you do. Walking is an essential part of being human. You may not like going on organized 45 minute walks, but you can incorporate extra walking into your daily life. If you did 3 10-15 minute short walks a day you would have an additional 30-45 minutes (700-1400 kcals/week) of exercise in addition to your dance program. I would stick with the DDR if you are committed to it, but don't rely on it as your only source of exercise. Another way to stay motivated is to join a group exercise program ie walkers group, aquatics group, or flow yoga class.
Writing your exercise goals in a calender, so it's an appointment helps me tremendously too.
You have to want to do this for you YOU, otherwise I think you will never sustain the motivation to succeed with your health goals.
Good Luck!
Along the lines of a food journal, try using the website www.fitday.com and log all of your food in there. It's a free site to join and it's GREAT. It will tell you your calories for the day and the breakdown, such as fat, carbs, protein, etc. You may just be surprised the calories you're still taking in. It really makes one accountable. I wish you all the best. It certainly is not an easy road!! I battle daily with my weight.
ReplyTazzy,
Keep at it! I've heard of so many people and their weight loss stories with DDR! You just need to keep working at it! I also want to know if you'd be interested in speaking with me for an article I'm writing for my school newspaper at UF about DDR's ties to weight loss. Let me know if you'd be willing to speak with me over the phone for a quick interview about DDR's weight loss benefits. My e-mail is Jmisner0101@aol.com. I'd love to hear from you!
Good luck with the weight loss plan!
Jared Misner
ReplyDDR is a great workout if you can get really good at it and play consistently. Start light and work your way up to the 8's,9's,and 10 footers. I managed to lose 10 pounds from DDR as a cardio workout (playing 8's,9's, and 10's without breaks every morning for two-three months) and keep those pounds off for an extended period of time, but there's also the added bonus of me cutting down on snacking and eating healthier. No diet pills or drastic cuts, but it's still a gradual process so patience helps. Also, try to get up early to do it. I was doing it at 7:30 every morning (had to get to bed before 1AM of course). I'm guessing that since you're 16, you probably have school too. It's hard at first, but eventually your body will naturally wake up to it because you'll get used to doing it, and you won't feel so cruddy in the morning :) Plus, doing it in the morning = less distractions...and having fun in the morning is awesome. Good luck and stay motivated!! :) (remember to have a cup of water nearby, and playing in socks makes things easier)
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