Exercise and counting cals.

jshorr

So, I have been doing well with tracking my food and have made some great decisions even when faced with McDonald's at an emotionally trying time. For all these good food choices I have not been able to exercise. I now only take the stairs at school-four flights 2X a day four times a week and at work I walk up 12 flights of stairs 2X a day 5 days a week. No elevators. Is this enough? I don't feel like it is. I used to swim in nationals as well as run 3 miles every other day and would burn over a 1,000 calories a day. The luxury of not working and no bills to pay! Am I just being hard on myslef ? My schedule is full, but I know I could do more.

UsedToBeHusky

If you know that you can do more, then you should. Constantly strive to improve. That is the only way to succeed.

artcaro1972

IMHO diet is the biggest factor in losing weight in the short-term. Exercise is important for long-term weight loss and overall health. My point -- in my experience, you can lose weight almost as easily by just changing your diet. Exercise sure feels good though and it's a great motivator to keep eating healthy!

So - if you can only do the nutrition for now, don't beat yourself up. But look for ways over time to get some physical activity in.

UsedToBeHusky

IMHO diet is the biggest factor in losing weight in the short-term. Exercise is important for long-term weight loss and overall health. My point -- in my experience, you can lose weight almost as easily by just changing your diet. Exercise sure feels good though and it's a great motivator to keep eating healthy!

So - if you can only do the nutrition for now, don't beat yourself up. But look for ways over time to get some physical activity in.

This might sound a bit contradictory, but I agree with this. If you have a lot to lose, you may want to pace the increases in your activity levels.

jshorr

Thanks ya'll. I tink I'm going to try to save up some money for some workout clothes. And get in the gym or hit the road walking . I purchased some Zumba classes, but still have yet to go. I'm a little nervous. But thanks for the advice.