Weight-Loss Thread

[Kitsune]

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Exercise is important it turns out, but I found that demanding BOTH eating well and exercise at the same time was too much responsibility. Too much reason to fail.

Try what I did -- small changes. Don't start jogging in the morning, every morning. Instead, take the stairs in place of the elevator. Don't try to ride your bike to work, but try parking your car in the remote area of the parking lot and walking in. Take a walk before or after lunch around your office. It all adds up and eventually you'll get to the point where you'll feel great doing more, more often. You might even actually want to wake up early to walk with the sunrise! (This is a recent surprise for me and it is a habit I hope I stick with! Early mornings are beautiful!)

Drink coffee, not soda.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat vegetables and fruit.
Move around each day, even just a little.
Don't eat anything three hours before you sleep for the night.
Watch the movie "Supersize Me". Be afraid.

Another tip: Try going hungry for just a several hours to feel what it is like to have a totally empty stomach. If you can't feel this feeling on a normal basis without getting dizzy/faint, check with your doctor. A lot of people don't realize that you should be able to go hungry without feeling miserable. Once you're empty for awhile, eat something healthy. (Pasta, salad, steamed vegetables over rice.) Do this until you get used to satisfying cravings with good food instead of junk.

I don't do a lot of activity, but these small changes made to my life of sitting in an office chair for eight hours a day resulted in a loss of 30 pounds in one year. I've been at 157lbs for more than three years because of it and I'm now working on getting in shape. (it's going to take awhile)