Weight-Loss Thread

[Kitsune]

Originally Posted by barefoot serpent

I second what Kitsune said except Drink tea instead of coffee or soda -- less caffeine.

I only stated this because if you're used to drinking soda, you'll be more likely to burn out without the caffiene. But it is still a good idea if you can do it!

The heart rate thing helped me out a lot, too. When I do go out on the bicycle, I found out with a Polar monitor that I over exert myself if I don't pay attention. Staying in the correct range means the difference between a fun day out and extreme misery.

Does anyone else here completely skip breakfast? I've been told repeatedly it is a bad idea, but I've done it for years.

[glatt]

I eat a huge bowl of Wheaties for breakfast every day. It's kind of a running joke in my family that I always eat Wheaties. My day never really gets started unless I eat a breakfast. I need it to function right.

I'm not so worried about the weight loss, but I like the idea of getting up from your desk at regular intervals to get the blood pumping. That's one thing I really need to work on. At the end of the 9 hour day sitting at the desk, I feel like the life blood has been sucked out of me.

[glatt]

Oh, also, I'm a little jittery at times. I may bounce/tap my leg or something for a while just for fun. Like a teenager with pent up energy. I've read that fidgeting around like that can burn off more calories than than deliberately exercising once or twice a week.