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Kmb I know you tend to play the obtuse card, but think about this. Are you really implying that a reasonable calorie deficit will not help lose weight?
Look, the sun is hot. The sky is blue. The Pope is Catholic. To lose weight, eat less food than is needed to maintain to lose weight.
Kmb I know you tend to play the obtuse card, but think about this. Are you really implying that a reasonable calorie deficit will not help lose weight?
Look, the sun is hot. The sky is blue. The Pope is Catholic. To lose weight, eat less food than is needed to maintain to lose weight.
I was just stating what I've heard and asking how it works. I like to know how things work. I've seriously read stuff, weight loss advice, that follows this train of thought, and, although it seems counter intuitive, it seems somewhat convincing, to me since I don't really know the science, that vitamins and nutrients in food could be more important than the calories it contains. It also seems reasonable that a body that runs off of 1300 calories per day might eventually adjust to only needing 1300 calories per day as a survival mechanism, right? I'm, um, just confused, and, if I join a gym with a personal trainer, I kind of want to avoid being fed the latest baseless trend.
I was just stating what I've heard and asking how it works. I like to know how things work. I've seriously read stuff, weight loss advice, that follows this train of thought, and, although it seems counter intuitive, it seems somewhat convincing, to me since I don't really know the science, that vitamins and nutrients in food could be more important than the calories it contains. It also seems reasonable that a body that runs off of 1300 calories per day might eventually adjust to only needing 1300 calories per day as a survival mechanism, right? I'm, um, just confused, and, if I join a gym with a personal trainer, I kind of want to avoid being fed the latest baseless trend.
Diets may change, fads come and go, the only constant is calories in vs calories out. Common sense should tell you to eat the most nutrient dense foods that are fresh and full of fiber. Lean proteins, good fats, whole grains, veggies and fruits. Lots of water.
When you work out make sure you are challenging yourself and not just dialing it in. Get your heart rate up and keep it up. Lift weights, HIIT, Tabata, body weight resistance train.
Its really just that simple.
I'd skip exercise (for now) and clean up your diet. There is lots of room for improvement. Once you lose 40 pounds, then I'd start amping up exercise.
Why in the world should one skip exercise? Exercise should be a part of any plan right from the start. It is a great way to bolster self esteem, enhances weight loss, and the health benefits beyond weight loss are too numerous to count.
Why in the world should one skip exercise? Exercise should be a part of any plan right from the start. It is a great way to bolster self esteem, enhances weight loss, and the health benefits beyond weight loss are too numerous to count.
He probably meant the "focus" on exercise. We all know that first and foremost is what goes into your mouth. I know someone who exercises a lot and their weight loss has been very slow, and that's because they're probably still eating too much.
The OP needs to realize that what she needs to focus on is her nutrition and getting it in check.
The OP needs to realize that what she needs to focus on is her nutrition and getting it in check.
Right, it's not that exercise isn't important, but the OP seems to think that it's going to be some kind of magic bullet. Exercise can do only so much in the face of this kind of diet:
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Originally Posted by kmb501
I overeat and eat a lot of junk food (i.e. chips, candy, ice cream, fast food, etc.) I also overeat on healthy food, like nutritional protein shakes (for instance, a large size is at least 500 calories, and I may get the large even after consuming my calorie requirement for the day).
In a typical day:
Breakfast: if I eat breakfast, it's usually something light, maybe granola and grains made into cereal with whole milk, left overs from dinner, or a slice of toast.
Lunch: I usually buy lunch out or eat in the cafeteria. Lunch usually runs about 600-800 calories when I eat out. The cafeteria food might be healthier; I'm not sure because I would feel weird about asking for the calorie count.
Dinner: I usually just get dinner out or just snack on things. I may have four or five bowls of granola cereal with whole milk, a piece of cake, some gummy candy, pretzel chips, etc., instead of preparing another meal. When I do prepare a meal, I usually eat on it multiple times.
I only need to lose about 11 pounds, and keep it off, though. Really, I don't care if I stay the same weight or even gain more, as long as I lose the fat and start fitting into smaller sizes.
I only need to lose about 11 pounds, and keep it off, though. Really, I don't care if I stay the same weight or even gain more, as long as I lose the fat and start fitting into smaller sizes.
So what did you do over the last 24 hours to help reach that goal? What will you do in the next 24 hours to reach it?
It's mostly internet surfing, which might prove difficult to do on a treadmill. I could get a local gym membership for around $10 per month, but I don't like working out at gyms around people. I know from experience that walking is my best strategy. I just haven't taken the time to go for long walks. Sometimes, my feet and legs hurt when I'm on them for too long, so walking for long distances is sometimes quite uncomfortable. Another option would be investing in a small trampoline; they don't cost as much as treadmills.
Go to the gym and do weights. I went from a size 14 to a size 8 when I started going to the gym 5 days a week. At the time I was 46 and 5'1" tall and weighed 153 lbs. I had never been over 120 until I had my kids and over the years got up to over 150. I dropped to 128 lbs. in about 6 months and firmed up. I was working full time so it wasn't easy in the beginning getting up at 5 a.m. to go to the gym before work but it paid off and eventually I couldn't wait to go!
I also quit drinking soda, sugar, pasta and eating junk food. It's not easy especially with your schedule but you need to start taking care of your body now while you're still young. Would you put poison gasoline in your car and expect it to run efficiently? Stop putting poison into your body because that body has to last you another 50 years or so.
Good luck. :-)
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