no time for exercise.....
Sebnem123
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a few days ago i logged in 40 days in a row... but i haven't lost a pound.....i have no time for exercise...every day exams at school...i eat a lot sweets,junk food,,...and there is no time for exercise...please give me some advice how to organise my time to do exercises.....???
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Surely you can find 20 minutes in a day for yourself. You deserve it. There are many DVD's available or even YouTube videos with 20 minute exercise routines you could follow. Just do it! :flowerforyou:0
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you didn't give us a lot to go with, so I'll just refer you to my workout blog below. it has ideas for short, efficient, good work-outs you can do at home with little or no equipment.0
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If exercise is important to you then you will make time. Try working out in the am before classes? Or squeeze in something quick during the day or at night. Doesn't have to be a lot. Maybe like 20-30 minutes
the junk food probably isn't helping you either
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Stop making excuses. Sorry it's true, somewhere someone busier than you found a way to get 30 min of exercise in. You don't need to work out 90 min a day to lose weight. If you have your lifestyle set properly (meaning you don't say lightly active if you aren't really and should be at sedentary) you CAN lose some weight without exercising by staying within your calories. Get close to eating them all, don't short change yourself either.
Log food, cut out the junk, pack a lunch.
I'm a mom, a wife, a nursing student and I FIND 30 min to workout, I MUST find it. If I have time to watch TV, or be here, or facebook etc I have 30 min to take a walk.0 -
For starters, you may want to cut down on some of the junk food. Adding whole grain, fruit, and veggies will give you the energy to want to find the time in the day. I have a full time job and am a full time student so I understand how difficult it can be. Walking around in between classes, take the stairs instead of elevators, find a exercise buddy in your class. They may be able to motivate you to make the right choices at lunch and find the time that you think you don't have. You will notice that taking time for yourself and your body will help at school too! Also, find some friends on MFP to check in with. We can be friends.0
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you can always make time. I'm sure there are 10 minutes where you can go for a brisk walk or something. maybe wake up earlier, sleep later?
stop eating the sweets...you won't lose if you keep eating sweets. every once in a hwile it's ok but try to limit the intake.0 -
a few days ago i logged in 40 days in a row... but i haven't lost a pound.....i have no time for exercise...every day exams at school...i eat a lot sweets,junk food,,...and there is no time for exercise...please give me some advice how to organise my time to do exercises.....???
If you log in and blow up your calorie allowance, I'm surprised you haven't gained much less lost.0 -
Even five minutes at a time between classes will add up. 50 jumping jacks here, some butterflies there......and you are exercising. Getting a handle on your food choices will help a ton, too!0
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It's about making yourself a priority. I'm a single mom who works full-time and runs her own business, yet I still make eating healthy and getting exercise a priority.
Even when I was in school, and in class from 9am - 7 or 8 at night, I still managed to go wall climbing fairly regularly.
It sounds to me like you're making excuses instead of doing something about it. Wake up earlier if you must.
If you plan out your days, and you log your time, you should be able to find 30 minutes a day to exercise.0 -
We make time for the things that are important to us when we are ready to do them. Don't stress if you're not ready yet. Pre planning will help you cut out the junk food, and doesn't really take much time.0
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You have to find time! I get up at 5:00 to get my workout in. This way, I know it's done and I can go about my day. I am a mother of 4, a wife, a business owner and a Master of Social Work student. I have to make time for myself to better my health. You have to find at least 30 minutes a day to work on YOU.0
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It's great that you've logged on for that long, but are you tracking accurately? are you actually holding yourself accountable. This website isn't a miracle worker.. it's a tool!
as far as the exercise goes... DUH ! sorry but DUH. you have to help yourself before I can feel bad for you
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a) get rid of junk food- try fruit or veggies
b) try doing little things- parking at the back of the parking lot- take stairs-if walking take the long way home
c)plan your food ahead and bring snacks so you are not tempted by junk food
d) drink more water
e) make a routine and stick with it
f) stop making excuses.:explode:
*something as simple as a wii workout goes a long way, or a walk
the healthier you get the more energy you will have... and the more often you do these things the easier it will get. :bigsmile:0 -
I'm sorry to say, but at this moment in time, your problem is not the lack of exercise, but what you're eating (the junk you mentioned). Remember that losing weight is 20% exercise and 80% what you eat!
So you need to clean your diet first and only then will you see the numbers going down. Don't blame this on the lack of exercise.0 -
First of all, cut out the junk food. And make it a first priority to make time for yourself to exercise.0
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(Prepare yourself - there may be some 'not so nice' responses to this.)
You have to get serious about it. Logging for 40 days is a great start - so now you can see your eating habits. Now fix them.
Remove the sweets / junk food. Replace this with fruits, veggies, nuts. Even in a dorm room... fruits and nuts will keep well. I'm not saying I never eat junk food... just reduce it.
I understand a hectic schedule. I used to make all kinds of excuses. I have a husband, 3 children, a full time job, and I am currently working on completing my bachelor's degree.
Now - I work out 6 days a week. Not huge, crazy workouts every day. 3 days I walk for about 40 minutes total AND do Zumba for an hour. The other 3 days I only do the two 20 minute walks.
My point... no matter your schedule - it can be done. You just have to make time for it.
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You say you're eating a bunch of sweets.... why? If you're trying to lose weight, that should be the first thing you lose. Also you might need to reduce your calorie count.0
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Hi...I have to agree with the other folks here...I have two kids, 10 and 2, full time job, and go to school part time. Plus on top of that sports...my son is in football, baseball, tae kwon do and now has joined the band. I work out every day except Sundays. I refuse to work out sundays... :-) It is hard no doubt, you have to want to do it. If, and I have to say absolutely if you can not work out, then you need to definitely keep an eye on your calorie intake. I get up every morning at 4:30 and workout. Whether it's 20 min to an hour...that's my time. That's when I am least to get interrupted, I can workout as hard as I can. It takes a lot of discipline but can be done. And there are times I dont get to bed till midnight...but I know how good I feel after and it was worth it. Also, for your junk food...we have nothing but junk food at work...candy everywhere...I have made the choice to buy 100 calorie pack snacks or fiber bars...so when I want something sweet...do I want to eat that 130 calorie peanut butter snickers thats gone in one bite? Or do I want to eat a bag of 100 calorie pack cookies or a 120 calorie Fiber plus bar? That's the way you have to look at it. Stock up on fruit and throw that stuff in your bag...you will feel so much better. I have been working out for a while then fell off after my daughter was born then jumped back on...but I can honestly say that with the help of this app, I have seen tremendous results. I have been logging in for 50 days in a row...I have lost 8lbs. I am 8lbs away from my goal I set myself...that's not to say I have more to lose...but it's worth it and it works. I hope this has helped. :-) You also have to find a workout regime that fits your lifestyle. Whether it be tony horton's 10 min trainer or something...maybe that's what you should try? Go to Beachbody.com and order the 10 min trainer...it's 10 min a day...you can fit that in your day anytime...:-) yes, I am a beachbody coach... :-) just started but absolutely love it! Or even if you walk to your classes...try parking far from your classes and walk those extra steps. It will totally make a difference. Good luck to you!0
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What others have said - make time. Start with something small & work your way up. You will eventually find you look forward to - and need your workout.
10 Minute Solution DVDs are great (each has 5-10 minute workouts) - do 1 workout a day ..... then build from there.
Exercisetv.tv.com has lots of free workouts - many are short. I do Cardio Slim Down sometimes during my lunch hour (at work) ... it's only 20 minutes. This is low impact ...... works in a dorm setting.0 -
yes...but when i am first shift i get up at 6.30 and go to bed at 12.00 a.m. i am in school from 7.30 to 2.p.m. Sometimes when i have so much homework i start doing my homework as soon as i get back from school....believe you or not i don't have time to get rest from school, i only eat i study....0
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Find time. It will be well worth it. You may find, too, that a good, brisk 30 minute walk actually helps make your study time more effective. Your mind will be clearer and you may be able to remember what you studied more effectively. You could also, during one of your study sessions, record yourself reading off your notes. Then, load that in your mp3 player and listen to it as you walk, run, whatever. Then you are getting two for one for that time!
Like a lot of others here, I'm a single parent who has to work a full 40-hour week, do all the housework, cooking, etc., have time for church and the kids' activities, etc. I've had to make working out a priority. I eat lunch at my desk and work out on my lunch hour. You could easily do a good brisk walk or jog on campus. You just have to make it work.
You can do it...hang in there!0 -
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You have to set time aside.. there's always time in the day, it's just getting your priorities straight. I too am in college, and am swamped with midterms (3 midterms each week for two weeks). I haven't been exercising or eating properly and my body has taken a toll. I feel gross both physically and mentally because I haven't been taken care of myself! If I exercise and eat better I'll be more energized and more focused on my studies. Today after one of my midterms, I was just like.. Alright.. time to go to the gym! It was exactly what I needed, I forgot how good it feels to exercise. It was just the elliptical for 30 minutes!
Try to set goals for yourself.. whether its to exercise for 3 or 4 times a week. Find substitute snacks for the junk ones. Not as sugary or greasy, but you have to train your taste buds to enjoy healthy foods. You got this! Your body deserves the best.0 -
This. I have a 6hurt year old and 1year old. School full time. We work from home thank goodness. But I usually don't get to the till around midnight. And om exhausted from all the above plus everyday chores. I get back shower and im up at 6 am to start over. Im tired and I still do it. I choose to. But in the end I enjoy it and feel better. If you cannot in any way find the time then maybe you're not ready to make this a priority in your life. Schedule your time and go from there.Hi...I have to agree with the other folks here...I have two kids, 10 and 2, full time job, and go to school part time. Plus on top of that sports...my son is in football, baseball, tae kwon do and now has joined the band. I work out every day except Sundays. I refuse to work out sundays... :-) It is hard no doubt, you have to want to do it. If, and I have to say absolutely if you can not work out, then you need to definitely keep an eye on your calorie intake. I get up every morning at 4:30 and workout. Whether it's 20 min to an hour...that's my time. That's when I am least to get interrupted, I can workout as hard as I can. It takes a lot of discipline but can be done. And there are times I dont get to bed till midnight...but I know how good I feel after and it was worth it. Also, for your junk food...we have nothing but junk food at work...candy everywhere...I have made the choice to buy 100 calorie pack snacks or fiber bars...so when I want something sweet...do I want to eat that 130 calorie peanut butter snickers thats gone in one bite? Or do I want to eat a bag of 100 calorie pack cookies or a 120 calorie Fiber plus bar? That's the way you have to look at it. Stock up on fruit and throw that stuff in your bag...you will feel so much better. I have been working out for a while then fell off after my daughter was born then jumped back on...but I can honestly say that with the help of this app, I have seen tremendous results. I have been logging in for 50 days in a row...I have lost 8lbs. I am 8lbs away from my goal I set myself...that's not to say I have more to lose...but it's worth it and it works. I hope this has helped. :-) You also have to find a workout regime that fits your lifestyle. Whether it be tony horton's 10 min trainer or something...maybe that's what you should try? Go to Beachbody.com and order the 10 min trainer...it's 10 min a day...you can fit that in your day anytime...:-) yes, I am a beachbody coach... :-) just started but absolutely love it! Or even if you walk to your classes...try parking far from your classes and walk those extra steps. It will totally make a difference. Good luck to you!0 -
a few days ago i logged in 40 days in a row... but i haven't lost a pound.....i have no time for exercise...every day exams at school...i eat a lot sweets,junk food,,...and there is no time for exercise...please give me some advice how to organise my time to do exercises.....???
You had time to type into the internet that you didn't have time right? You have time! Just make yourself your first priority.
Switch up a meal - prepare ahead so you have it made and can heat it up or grab and go. I'm busy too. I'm like everyone else - 2 kids a husband, a demanding boss, a full time job (60+) hours a week, my own business too, a house to clean, pets, I can go on and on - you get the point. .... Sleeping 30 minutes less to exercise will really end up paying off in your exercise, health, motivation, determination, brain power, etc - -
One of my favorite things ever said about me "I always pick who I think is the busiest person to ask to do something because I know THAT person will get the job done".
And - you aren't going to lose a lb - if you are eating lots of sweets and junk food - quit buying the junk. Buy healthy food instead.0 -
yes...but when i am first shift i get up at 6.30 and go to bed at 12.00 a.m. i am in school from 7.30 to 2.p.m. Sometimes when i have so much homework i start doing my homework as soon as i get back from school....believe you or not i don't have time to get rest from school, i only eat i study....
That sucks, and I understand your frustration. I think that you do know that eating junk food is counter productive to weight loss. I know that there are vending machines on campuses that contain hi-fat and sugar choices. Even if it's a "healthy" item like baked chips, diet soda or granola bars, it's still junk. Do you notice that you're hungry again shortly after eating? A healthy diet won't do that, especially if you aren't getting any exercise. The closer a food item is to it's natural state the better it is for you, and the more "good stuff" it contains. Once something gets processed, most of the "goodness" goes away.
Even if you are living in a typical dorm room where you are lucky if there's a fridge and microwave, there's some things you can eat to correct the junk food habit. It won't be easy, but if your health is important to you (truely important), you can make small changes that lead to bigger ones.
Suggestions: Apples, Bananas, baby carrots, low fat cottage cheese and yogurt, roasted and unsalted nuts (almonds, soy nuts, etc.) Water, water, and more water. With nothing mixed in it. $.99 side salads with low fat/fat free dressings at a fast food place, have 2 or 3 of 'em. Only eat half the bread and load up on the veggies at sub a sub shop. Plain oatmeal ~ not the flavored stuff in packets. Nothing deep fried, nothing with breadding, no pizza.
You have a busy day. So what? We all do. It's been stated in the replies above. I'm sorry but you must know there's no "magic pill" that will make you healthy and fit. If you want this, you have to put some effort into it and stop making excuses and convincing your self that you absolutely have no time. That's the reality of it. If you have time to Facebook, watch TV, lounge around the student union to enjoy a nice latte, play Xbox, etc. you have time to exercise. Unless you are a prisoner and shackled and bound to your bed everynight you CAN find the time. IF it's important to you.
Suggestions: Take the stairway opposite to the closest one to your next class. Park in the furthest spot available on campus or at the store. Increase the pace when you walk anywhere, then you have time to take the longer route and remember to swing those arms. Ride your bike places instead of taking a car or bus. If you don't have a bike, go to a thrift store and buy one cheap. Anything you can do to move your body is exercise. Do 20 pushups as fast as you can before you leave in the morning. Run up and down a flight of stairs a few times.
It really isn't that tough, honest! NO excuses; Just do it!
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I don't know. I read all of your previous posts and you always say the same things.
What answer are you wanting to hear? You've gotten great advice and still always make almost the exact same post every so often. :huh:
If you're not willing to make the changes, make peace with the 28 pounds you want to lose. They're going to stay there. Logging isn't enough--you have to actually eat accordingly too.0 -
You don't have time to exercise, but you do have time to sit down on the computer, log in to MFP, and post new topics?
Just sayin'.0 -
I work in real estate, there's no such things as the word "regular" in my world, everything changes on a whim and I live from deadline to deadline, appointment to appointment. There are no weekends either, I work 7 days a week around 9 hours a day. My advise: BLOCK YOUR TIME! There are only 24 hrs in each day, use them wisely and prioritize. It takes some will power but where there is a will, there is a way.
On edit: and of course, you have to reduce your junk food intake, period. No way around that!0 -
I don't know. I read all of your previous posts and you always say the same things.
What answer are you wanting to hear? You've gotten great advice and still always make almost the exact same post every so often. :huh:
If you're not willing to make the changes, make peace with the 28 pounds you want to lose. They're going to stay there. Logging isn't enough--you have to actually eat accordingly too.
That last paragraph is exactly right. Only you can make the descision to make the changes you need.
Regarding the replies, so many people are saying the same thing to you; there must be something to it! All we can offer is advise. We can't make the changes happen for you. Obviously, given the amount of responses to you there's a lot of supporth from people who HAVE lost substantial amounts of weight here, but it's up to you to make the attempt and just do your best to change eating habits and do >something< for exercise.
I wish you the best of luck making these changes. Once you do, the weight will come off.0
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