Discouraged and in need of some serious help...
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This is a heads up.
You need to cut out that fast food. I'm telling you this from experience, not because I'm a health nut. If I was logging when i was 19 my diary would have looked just like yours, but more pizza. Until I was 22 I never gained a pound. I was a stick. I could literally eat a whole Domino's pizza and drink a 12 pack of Bud and lose weight. As I got older, my metabolism slowed but my eating habits didn't change. I gained 45 pounds in one year. For the first time since then, today, I am not technically overweight. I'm 28. It has taken me 6 years. Do NOT make the same mistake I did. Yes, exercise is a big part of my loss, but the MOST important thing I have done is change my diet. I cook my meals, and if I have to eat out, I make a good decision. Even gas stations usually have mixed nuts and dried fruit. And don't say you don't have the time to cook. I have a full time job, I'm going to school at night (3 nights a week, 60 mile round trip), and I volunteer 6 hours a week coaching a middle school lacrosse team. If I can do it, so can you.0 -
This is a heads up.
You need to cut out that fast food. I'm telling you this from experience, not because I'm a health nut. If I was logging when i was 19 my diary would have looked just like yours, but more pizza. Until I was 22 I never gained a pound. I was a stick. I could literally eat a whole Domino's pizza and drink a 12 pack of Bud and lose weight. As I got older, my metabolism slowed but my eating habits didn't change. I gained 45 pounds in one year. For the first time since then, today, I am not technically overweight. I'm 28. It has taken me 6 years. Do NOT make the same mistake I did. Yes, exercise is a big part of my loss, but the MOST important thing I have done is change my diet. I cook my meals, and if I have to eat out, I make a good decision. Even gas stations usually have mixed nuts and dried fruit. And don't say you don't have the time to cook. I have a full time job, I'm going to school at night, and I volunteer 6 hours a week coaching a middle school lacrosse team. If I can do it, so can you.
Believe me, I know what you're saying. First semester at college I ate dorm food everyday; then I looked at what was in that crap and began making my own meals every week. I *want* to make my own meals, I *want* to cut out the fast food. But like I said in an earlier post, it's hard when we're traveling to a tournament or looking for food between games and my family goes "Taco Bell it is" or "Let's grab lunch at McDonald's." I hate to say it because I KNOW someone is going to tell me I'm using it as an excuse, but I don't have a choice in the matter. It's eat it, or don't eat =(0 -
There are some things I like at McDonalds, like the snack wraps. But beware, they are not a snack. They are the carb and protein part of a meal, but you need to add a salad with them, because they don't have any vegetables at McDonalds. Do you ever eat the dinner salads at McDonalds?
By the way, lineolic acid is an essential fatty acid and it is good for you. I think that whole corn is good for you and that is the kind that they use in corn tacos. White tacos are not great, but at least the FRESCO line from taco bell has fresh tomato salsa.
Go to the websites of the fast food places you like and identify good choices ahead of time.
Some people find planning their food ahead of time (the day before they eat it) works really well. I do think you probably need more nutrition training before you can do this. At least, buy a book. The one I am using in my class has the ISBM 9780323051996, Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy. About $15 used on Amazon. I love it.
In my Anatomy class (I am studying to be a nurse) they talked about hyper extensions due to loose ligaments, and a colleague in the class suffered an injury because of it. I would ask a doctor how to make your ligaments stronger. The baseball is a sport that may lead to injury because you could easily hyperextend. To make ligaments tighter, weight training would probably help and probably not give you asthma. I had asthma too!. Eating right could help your body oxygenate itself better too. Do you try deep breathing, and holding your breath, using a breathing device? Weight training will also help build strong bones.
Ruth
Laying off the fast foods is not an option. It's I eat the fast food or I don't eat at all. And that has nothing to do with me deciding that I can't live without McDonald's. I'm not at home most days, I'm on the road traveling every week. Does anyone have any tips for eating healthier at fast food restaurants?
And, for all the other asthmatics commenting, I understand that asthma does not prevent me from doing cardio. I don't recall ever saying that? I do a lot of cardio actually. I love the elliptical and dancing. I mentioned it because it does limit what I can do. My heart rate is naturally higher than most, even at rest. When I do cardio, it skyrockets. Add in decreased oxygen because of my asthma difficulties, and it rises even further. Then my vasoconstrictor disease kicks in, and my blood pressure drops. I'm not using it as an excuse for anything, I just wanted people who leave suggestions to not be like "oh, you should be running a 6 minute mile." Because, well, I can't. And before anyone calls bull****, my cardiologist would disagree with you.
Thanks for all the support though. It means a lot to hear from everyone!0 -
i'm probably going to catch crap for this but i suggest eating breakfast, i only looked at a couple days of your diary but i immediately realized you weren't eating until lunch. for me personally it works, also, it's not always about calorie counts. it's most of the time what you're actually eating, so maybe try adjusting the food you're eating. when i started i had a hard time kicking my Big Macs (I'm a manager) so i'd get a mac wrap and pair it with apples, or i'd bring cucumbers in. And maybe you're retaining water? I'm not an expert but I hope it helps and you get those 20 pounds!0
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i just saw your post about fast food, i work for Mcdonald's as a manager and i actually find it pretty easy to eat well there. my favorite things are the chiptole grilled chicken wrap (250 cals) , a side salad (20 cals) with grilled chicken (120 cals) with southwest dressing (half a packet 50 cals, a little spicy, mmm!) apple slices (15 cals per pack) the banana nut oatmeal (250 cals) and surprising enough a hazelnut iced coffee is only 190 calories! fast food doesn't always have to be bad food!0
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i'm probably going to catch crap for this but i suggest eating breakfast, i only looked at a couple days of your diary but i immediately realized you weren't eating until lunch.
You're correct. My mother's taking a nutrition class and the instructor said you need to eat within 1 hour of waking up. And you need to eat regularly. Remember the genes we had as hunter-gatherers are still there and if our body thinks there is famine, it will start holding on to things.0 -
There are some things I like at McDonalds, like the snack wraps. But beware, they are not a snack. They are the carb and protein part of a meal, but you need to add a salad with them, because they don't have any vegetables at McDonalds. Do you ever eat the dinner salads at McDonalds?
By the way, lineolic acid is an essential fatty acid and it is good for you. I think that whole corn is good for you and that is the kind that they use in corn tacos. White tacos are not great, but at least the FRESCO line from taco bell has fresh tomato salsa.
Go to the websites of the fast food places you like and identify good choices ahead of time.
Some people find planning their food ahead of time (the day before they eat it) works really well. I do think you probably need more nutrition training before you can do this. At least, buy a book. The one I am using in my class has the ISBM 9780323051996, Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy. About $15 used on Amazon. I love it.
In my Anatomy class (I am studying to be a nurse) they talked about hyper extensions due to loose ligaments, and a colleague in the class suffered an injury because of it. I would ask a doctor how to make your ligaments stronger. The baseball is a sport that may lead to injury because you could easily hyperextend. To make ligaments tighter, weight training would probably help and probably not give you asthma. I had asthma too!. Eating right could help your body oxygenate itself better too. Do you try deep breathing, and holding your breath, using a breathing device? Weight training will also help build strong bones.
Ruth
Laying off the fast foods is not an option. It's I eat the fast food or I don't eat at all. And that has nothing to do with me deciding that I can't live without McDonald's. I'm not at home most days, I'm on the road traveling every week. Does anyone have any tips for eating healthier at fast food restaurants?
And, for all the other asthmatics commenting, I understand that asthma does not prevent me from doing cardio. I don't recall ever saying that? I do a lot of cardio actually. I love the elliptical and dancing. I mentioned it because it does limit what I can do. My heart rate is naturally higher than most, even at rest. When I do cardio, it skyrockets. Add in decreased oxygen because of my asthma difficulties, and it rises even further. Then my vasoconstrictor disease kicks in, and my blood pressure drops. I'm not using it as an excuse for anything, I just wanted people who leave suggestions to not be like "oh, you should be running a 6 minute mile." Because, well, I can't. And before anyone calls bull****, my cardiologist would disagree with you.
Thanks for all the support though. It means a lot to hear from everyone!
Yea, I've talked to my doctor about the hyperextensions. I've been able to do it since I was really little, and my back actually used to be overly flexible too. He always said I'd grow out of it as my body grew; guess he was wrong about that one! ^_^
For my asthma, I'm on a steroid regulator (I can't remember the name of it for the life of me) and singulair. I love doing strength training, for the reason that it doesn't affect my asthma at all. I've been trying to strengthen the ligaments, but it hasn't been working very well. Despite having fairly toned upper and lower leg muscles, my legs can still do it. I'm just hesitant with my arms because I have locked them into place before doing a simple weight machine with (thankfully) very little weight. *sigh* I think what I'm realizing is that I need a trip to my doctor or a fitness trainer.0 -
i'm probably going to catch crap for this but i suggest eating breakfast, i only looked at a couple days of your diary but i immediately realized you weren't eating until lunch.
You're correct. My mother's taking a nutrition class and the instructor said you need to eat within 1 hour of waking up. And you need to eat regularly. Remember the genes we had as hunter-gatherers are still there and if our body thinks there is famine, it will start holding on to things.
This is going to sound extremely lazy of me, but lunch IS within the first hour of me waking up....I've been sleeping until 10/11 almost every day >.<0 -
This is going to sound extremely lazy of me, but lunch IS within the first hour of me waking up....I've been sleeping until 10/11 almost every day >.<
Then that's your breakfast. Nothing wrong with getting up that late. I used to work 4p-12a so I would get up about that time too after a 3+ hour workout.0 -
Yes, the chipotle chicken snack wrap is a winner! And I like the southwest chicken salad too. McDonalds is actually the best at offering controlled calorie choices. Even a small cheeseburger is a good option, but most people don't get them, just kids.
By the way Notusuallyacalorie counter, I see exactly where you are having trouble, and it's such an easy change. It's the soda . . . . too much sugar. Way too many sodas a day too. Just think of all the real food you could have instead of all those sodas. Easily another cheeseburger or chipotle snack wrap. Also your morning coffee should not have 100 calories, not sure how? Just switch to diet soda or water, and the weight will easily come off. Also, too many servings of grain at breakfast, and not enough protein. Instead of toast or a granola bar, eat a hardboiled egg or piece of choice or even a turkey frank with your cereal, and you'll feel fuller and meet your protein target better. I remember they used to show a slice of toast next to the cereal on the cereal box when we were growing up, but that's not what they recommend anymore. If you continue to consume so many carbohydrates in the form of sugar, it could lead to diabetes and probably not to a successful pregnancy.
Have a great day!
Ruthi just saw your post about fast food, i work for Mcdonald's as a manager and i actually find it pretty easy to eat well there. my favorite things are the chiptole grilled chicken wrap (250 cals) , a side salad (20 cals) with grilled chicken (120 cals) with southwest dressing (half a packet 50 cals, a little spicy, mmm!) apple slices (15 cals per pack) the banana nut oatmeal (250 cals) and surprising enough a hazelnut iced coffee is only 190 calories! fast food doesn't always have to be bad food!0 -
OK, I'm super busy as well. Here are some things I do, and I think you can do. Please understand, I'm not trying to be mean. I just don't think you want to be back on here in 3 years with 100 pounds to lose instead of just a few.
If I get a few straight hours at home, I cook. I'll make things like whole wheat pasta salad and put them in tupperware. Grilled chicken breasts last 3 or 4 days. So do sausages. Like I said, I'm not a health nut, I love my carbs. I could eat 2 servings of pasta salad and have a grilled sausage or the cost of one large fries. Would I rather watch the baseball game and drink a beer than slave over pots and pans. Yes, I would. But what's more important is that now when I go to the beach, I don't wear a shirt in the water. Yes, I'm vain.
When I'm on the road for school or taking the kids to lacrosse games, I bring a cooler. That way then the kids DEMAND fast food after a game, which they always do, I can grab something else quick. The smell of french fries still makes me drool, and there have been times when I literally coveted the food they were eating, but after a few minutes, I start to remember why I'm doing this. It sounds weird, but sometimes depriving yourself feels good. And when you see a change, you feel even better.
Even if these road trips you are taking are long, and you can keep the food good by just getting cups of ice when they pull through the drive through and keep the chest cold. Stopping at a hotel for the night? Ask a parent to let you borrow the car for 30 minutes so you can run to the store to grab some bread and deli meat or some prepared sushi. When you stop for gas, grab a bag of peanuts. I have a container full of Pistachios that just sits in my car, I'm eating them constantly.
And btw, I love Madison. I have a few buddies that went to college there. State Street has great food. I even remember the sushi being good.
As a last resort, tell your parents they can either take the time now to support you in making good decisions, or shell out thousands later if you develop high blood pressure, diabetes, or worse from all the sugar or salt in that fast food. Seriously, even the french fries have added sugar.0 -
Yes, the chipotle chicken snack wrap is a winner! And I like the southwest chicken salad too. McDonalds is actually the best at offering controlled calorie choices. Even a small cheeseburger is a good option, but most people don't get them, just kids.
By the way Notusuallyacalorie counter, I see exactly where you are having trouble, and it's such an easy change. It's the soda . . . . too much sugar. Way too many sodas a day too. Just think of all the real food you could have instead of all those sodas. Easily another cheeseburger or chipotle snack wrap. Also your morning coffee should not have 100 calories, not sure how? Just switch to diet soda or water, and the weight will easily come off. Also, too many servings of grain at breakfast, and not enough protein. Instead of toast or a granola bar, eat a hardboiled egg or piece of choice or even a turkey frank with your cereal, and you'll feel fuller and meet your protein target better. I remember they used to show a slice of toast next to the cereal on the cereal box when we were growing up, but that's not what they recommend anymore. If you continue to consume so many carbohydrates in the form of sugar, it could lead to diabetes and probably not to a successful pregnancy.
Have a great day!
Ruthi just saw your post about fast food, i work for Mcdonald's as a manager and i actually find it pretty easy to eat well there. my favorite things are the chiptole grilled chicken wrap (250 cals) , a side salad (20 cals) with grilled chicken (120 cals) with southwest dressing (half a packet 50 cals, a little spicy, mmm!) apple slices (15 cals per pack) the banana nut oatmeal (250 cals) and surprising enough a hazelnut iced coffee is only 190 calories! fast food doesn't always have to be bad food!
What's the best way to determine all these values? Like fat and carbs and such? I see online calculators but (much like the calorie counter) they all give different answers to the same input information. Don't these values depend greatly on metabolism, body type, lifestyle, etc?0 -
Some of the ideas others have posted are good and worth trying (eat more and especially more nutritious food). I'd add more fiber... you're seriously under on a regular basis. Less sodium would probably help too.
Good luck!0 -
OK, I'm super busy as well. Here are some things I do, and I think you can do. Please understand, I'm not trying to be mean. I just don't think you want to be back on here in 3 years with 100 pounds to lose instead of just a few.
If I get a few straight hours at home, I cook. I'll make things like whole wheat pasta salad and put them in tupperware. Grilled chicken breasts last 3 or 4 days. So do sausages. Like I said, I'm not a health nut, I love my carbs. I could eat 2 servings of pasta salad and have a grilled sausage or the cost of one large fries. Would I rather watch the baseball game and drink a beer than slave over pots and pans. Yes, I would. But what's more important is that now when I go to the beach, I don't wear a shirt in the water. Yes, I'm vain.
When I'm on the road for school or taking the kids to lacrosse games, I bring a cooler. That way then the kids DEMAND fast food after a game, which they always do, I can grab something else quick. The smell of french fries still makes me drool, and there have been times when I literally coveted the food they were eating, but after a few minutes, I start to remember why I'm doing this. It sounds weird, but sometimes depriving yourself feels good. And when you see a change, you feel even better.
Even if these road trips you are taking are long, and you can keep the food good by just getting cups of ice when they pull through the drive through and keep the chest cold. Stopping at a hotel for the night? Ask a parent to let you borrow the car for 30 minutes so you can run to the store to grab some bread and deli meat or some prepared sushi. When you stop for gas, grab a bag of peanuts. I have a container full of Pistachios that just sits in my car, I'm eating them constantly.
And btw, I love Madison. I have a few buddies that went to college there. State Street has great food. I even remember the sushi being good.
As a last resort, tell your parents they can either take the time now to support you in making good decisions, or shell out thousands later if you develop high blood pressure, diabetes, or worse from all the sugar or salt in that fast food. Seriously, even the french fries have added sugar.
I feel really stupid for not having thought of the cooler idea! We always bring one, but it usually is just full of water. I will definitely be doing that for next weekend! I think I just leave too much faith in my parents to take care of me sometimes >.<
And yea, I love Madison. Thankfully, I have avoided the call of the ever tempting 5 Guys that is threatening to make me consume my monthly calorie allowance in one meal.!0 -
OK, I'm super busy as well. Here are some things I do, and I think you can do. Please understand, I'm not trying to be mean. I just don't think you want to be back on here in 3 years with 100 pounds to lose instead of just a few.
If I get a few straight hours at home, I cook. I'll make things like whole wheat pasta salad and put them in tupperware. Grilled chicken breasts last 3 or 4 days. So do sausages. Like I said, I'm not a health nut, I love my carbs. I could eat 2 servings of pasta salad and have a grilled sausage or the cost of one large fries. Would I rather watch the baseball game and drink a beer than slave over pots and pans. Yes, I would. But what's more important is that now when I go to the beach, I don't wear a shirt in the water. Yes, I'm vain.
When I'm on the road for school or taking the kids to lacrosse games, I bring a cooler. That way then the kids DEMAND fast food after a game, which they always do, I can grab something else quick. The smell of french fries still makes me drool, and there have been times when I literally coveted the food they were eating, but after a few minutes, I start to remember why I'm doing this. It sounds weird, but sometimes depriving yourself feels good. And when you see a change, you feel even better.
Even if these road trips you are taking are long, and you can keep the food good by just getting cups of ice when they pull through the drive through and keep the chest cold. Stopping at a hotel for the night? Ask a parent to let you borrow the car for 30 minutes so you can run to the store to grab some bread and deli meat or some prepared sushi. When you stop for gas, grab a bag of peanuts. I have a container full of Pistachios that just sits in my car, I'm eating them constantly.
These are very good ideas. :flowerforyou:0 -
In the U.S. the major food chains have their nutrition information online. At least the basics... what you'll need to track on MFP will be there. (It's probably here too, but if you look on their sites, you can see and compare the choices.) If you feel that you need or want to eat fast food, look up the choices. Maybe even print out the nutrition information and carry it with your for awhile. As others have pointed out, there are better and worse choices in not only fast food restaurants, but high end "slow" ones also tend to have a range... from things that will fit into a plan well, to those that can mess up your entire day (by being more than your entire allocation in one meal).
Keep in mind, it's not all about calories... you also need nutrients... vitamins and minerals. No one food has all you need, so limiting your diet to the same meals day after day, you're likely to miss out on nutrition. This is also the case with many fast foods... even if you keep picking the low-cal ones, so that calories aren't a problem, the lack of a range of nutrition will eventually harm your health. It's hard to eat a full spectrum of the nutrients you need at a reasonable calorie level if you eat many nutritionally poor foods. I'm not one of the people who will say you need to make everything from scratch; prepared foods can be fit into a reasonable dietary plan... but it's unlikely if everything you eat is fast/prepared foods. Fruits and vegetables are key to a healthy diet.0 -
In the U.S. the major food chains have their nutrition information online. At least the basics... what you'll need to track on MFP will be there. (It's probably here too, but if you look on their sites, you can see and compare the choices.) If you feel that you need or want to eat fast food, look up the choices. Maybe even print out the nutrition information and carry it with your for awhile. As others have pointed out, there are better and worse choices in not only fast food restaurants, but high end "slow" ones also tend to have a range... from things that will fit into a plan well, to those that can mess up your entire day (by being more than your entire allocation in one meal).
Keep in mind, it's not all about calories... you also need nutrients... vitamins and minerals. No one food has all you need, so limiting your diet to the same meals day after day, you're likely to miss out on nutrition. This is also the case with many fast foods... even if you keep picking the low-cal ones, so that calories aren't a problem, the lack of a range of nutrition will eventually harm your health. It's hard to eat a full spectrum of the nutrients you need at a reasonable calorie level if you eat many nutritionally poor foods. I'm not one of the people who will say you need to make everything from scratch; prepared foods can be fit into a reasonable dietary plan... but it's unlikely if everything you eat is fast/prepared foods. Fruits and vegetables are key to a healthy diet.
I think that's the part that I struggle with most. I'm really good at not eating over my calories, or working off the little "oops, I ate too many" calories, but I have no idea how much of the other nutrients to eat. As can be seen in the other comments, I've heard "more fat" "less fat" "less carbs" "same amount of carbs" "more protein" "less protein", etc.. i think the only thing we all agree on is less sodium! How can I find out what values are right for me?0 -
... I was at 150 when I started, which is "obese" for my height. ...
No, at 5' 4", 150 is overweight, but not obese. For that height, 145.7-174.8 is overweight; over that is obese.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmi-calculator0 -
... stuff about nutrition...
I think that's the part that I struggle with most. I'm really good at not eating over my calories, or working off the little "oops, I ate too many" calories, but I have no idea how much of the other nutrients to eat. As can be seen in the other comments, I've heard "more fat" "less fat" "less carbs" "same amount of carbs" "more protein" "less protein", etc.. i think the only thing we all agree on is less sodium! How can I find out what values are right for me?
You're also way under on fiber. In comparison to other sites, MFP doesn't recommend as much as many other sites, and you're even below that.
The balance between fat/carbs/protein is a bit of a "religious" war. I'm not going to get into that argument, my sense from what I've read is that you shouldn't go below 20% of your calories on any of those three categories, but whether it should be 30-30-40 or 20-40-40... I don't know, and I rather expect it's different for various people. MFP only tracks some of the nutritional information. On a regular basis only 2 vitamins and 2 minerals. I'd suggest tracking on a site like the usda.gov's "my plate", which is not as easy or supportive as MFP, but where you can see how you're doing with many more nutrients... just try it for a few days or even some key foods, and you can get a sense of where you're doing fine and what you may be missing and want to track more carefully for awhile.
In the meantime, I'd recommend a daily vitamin. Personally I like children's vitamins... they don't have 100% of what an adult needs, but I figure I am getting at least 1/2 of what I need from what I eat.
Good luck!0 -
... stuff about nutrition...
I think that's the part that I struggle with most. I'm really good at not eating over my calories, or working off the little "oops, I ate too many" calories, but I have no idea how much of the other nutrients to eat. As can be seen in the other comments, I've heard "more fat" "less fat" "less carbs" "same amount of carbs" "more protein" "less protein", etc.. i think the only thing we all agree on is less sodium! How can I find out what values are right for me?
You're also way under on fiber. In comparison to other sites, MFP doesn't recommend as much as many other sites, and you're even below that.
The balance between fat/carbs/protein is a bit of a "religious" war. I'm not going to get into that argument, my sense from what I've read is that you shouldn't go below 20% of your calories on any of those three categories, but whether it should be 30-30-40 or 20-40-40... I don't know, and I rather expect it's different for various people. MFP only tracks some of the nutritional information. On a regular basis only 2 vitamins and 2 minerals. I'd suggest tracking on a site like the usda.gov's "my plate", which is not as easy or supportive as MFP, but where you can see how you're doing with many more nutrients... just try it for a few days or even some key foods, and you can get a sense of where you're doing fine and what you may be missing and want to track more carefully for awhile.
In the meantime, I'd recommend a daily vitamin. Personally I like children's vitamins... they don't have 100% of what an adult needs, but I figure I am getting at least 1/2 of what I need from what I eat.
Good luck!
Ah fiber....we won't get into why I reluctantly eat it haha XD That sounds like a good idea though; I'll definitely check out "my plate." Like I said, I just don't want a repeat of the calorie fiasco where I sent my body into a very unhealthy place. Thanks for the advice!0 -
i started my change when i was on vacation from work, so when i got ready to go back i went to the McDonald's website http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/food_quality/nutrition_choices.html and literally wrote down anything under 450 calories. that way you can make better informed decisions. most chains have this i've personally looked at burger king, culver's and subway. honestly, part of the problem in going into those places is people all around you are making poor choices, and they smell sooooo good! resist, trust me when i tell you you can eat decently on the go, just do your research, you don't know where you're going to stop so research their favorites or most visited, or just stuff in the area. and you don't sound lazy, sometimes i don't get up until 11 either (i work late) it's still considered breakfast, and if you're not hungry eat a piece of fruit or like i do drink a cup of coffee. get your metabolism going. i've never been a breakfast person but years before i decided to change i wanted to test the theory "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" and i PERMANENTLY dropped 10 pounds. since then i've been a believer. once again, i will say that is what worked for me and i am in no way licensed to tell you what to do. lol0
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i'm probably going to catch crap for this but i suggest eating breakfast, i only looked at a couple days of your diary but i immediately realized you weren't eating until lunch.
You're correct. My mother's taking a nutrition class and the instructor said you need to eat within 1 hour of waking up. And you need to eat regularly. Remember the genes we had as hunter-gatherers are still there and if our body thinks there is famine, it will start holding on to things.
This is going to sound extremely lazy of me, but lunch IS within the first hour of me waking up....I've been sleeping until 10/11 almost every day >.<
Than wake up earlier and pack food or continue eating junk. It's your choice.0 -
Like someone said, at 150 you were nowhere near "obese". You were less than 5 lbs. over "normal/healthy" BMI. Are you sure you see yourself accurately?
People do lose eating mostly restaurant food so if you really have to have it, it's possible to be ok. I think if I had to eat it, I would use a food scale to weigh my 'usuals', at least once, to get a feel for if my bean burrito really IS the XXX gram serving size Taco Bell gives me the calories for, and so on. Obviously a burger is going to be a burger. But the fries might be 25% more than specs say and you would be missing logging those if you didn't know it.0 -
There are books you can purchase fairly inexpensively that have calorie counts for restaurants, or you could print out the nutrition info from online to bring along with you. That way, no matter where you stop, you'll know what you can choose to make smart decisions.0
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Like someone said, at 150 you were nowhere near "obese". You were less than 5 lbs. over "normal/healthy" BMI. Are you sure you see yourself accurately?
People do lose eating mostly restaurant food so if you really have to have it, it's possible to be ok. I think if I had to eat it, I would use a food scale to weigh my 'usuals', at least once, to get a feel for if my bean burrito really IS the XXX gram serving size Taco Bell gives me the calories for, and so on. Obviously a burger is going to be a burger. But the fries might be 25% more than specs say and you would be missing logging those if you didn't know it.
This is the most sensible advice on here, OP. If you have to eat out, just remember that the calorie counts can be off by a bit. Something like a prepackaged salad at McDonalds might be more accurate than, say, the fires.
Also, I don't think you need to eat breakfast to lose weight. Breakfast is typically the healthiest meal of the day and can help keep you from bingeing at lunch. But breakfast doesn't jump start your metabolism or anything like that.0 -
Do you wake up at home, or do you guys travel for days at a time? It is difficult when you're not choosing where to go, but if you start out the day at home, you could easily pack an insulated lunch box or cooler with stuff just for you. Maybe your parents will like that you're saving them a couple of bucks, too! Even a pretty plain sandwich with some pretzels (or even chips) and fruit would be a whole lot better than eating fast food every day. And honestly, you could *still* do this if you were traveling for days at a time, it would just be really tough if your parents won't allow a stop at a grocery or convenience store.0
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Forewarning: This is brutal truth not formatted to consider the feelings of readers.
Ignore every post using your BMI as any form of indicator for your health or fitness level.
Asthma is no excuse not to do cardio.
Stop eating fast food, sugars, and grain products (if you still are).
Adjust your exercise to include lifting HEAVY weights at least 2 times per week. Go as heavy as you can, 6-8 reps per set for 3 to four sets.
Do the above for at least two weeks, with your results logged.
p.s.
I did not read the three pages of posts, but what I have written above is likely already stated but not consolidated.0 -
Forewarning: This is brutal truth not formatted to consider the feelings of readers.
Ignore every post using your BMI as any form of indicator for your health or fitness level.
Asthma is no excuse not to do cardio.
Stop eating fast food, sugars, and grain products (if you still are).
Adjust your exercise to include lifting HEAVY weights at least 2 times per week. Go as heavy as you can, 6-8 reps per set for 3 to four sets.
Do the above for at least two weeks, with your results logged.
p.s.
I did not read the three pages of posts, but what I have written above is likely already stated but not consolidated.
I appreciate your bluntness. Honestly, I do.
I will address the BMI comment I made earlier. I misspoke with the "obese" instead of "overweight" classification. I am aware of my body. I've got some fat to lose, but I am not obese. Nor did I say that I cannot do cardio. I cannot do high intensity cardio for a long period of time....yet. I'm working on it. ^_^0 -
I recommended that you ignore using BMI because it's a terrible measurement method. According to BMI: I'm 2 points shy of being classified as obese. I would recommend going to your local gem and asking who's the best with calipers and getting your body fat measured. At least then you'd have something a bit more accurate to go off of. Keep up the good work!I appreciate your bluntness. Honestly, I do.
I will address the BMI comment I made earlier. I misspoke with the "obese" instead of "overweight" classification. I am aware of my body. I've got some fat to lose, but I am not obese. Nor did I say that I cannot do cardio. I cannot do high intensity cardio for a long period of time....yet. I'm working on it. ^_^0 -
I recommended that you ignore using BMI because it's a terrible measurement method. According to BMI: I'm 2 points shy of being classified as obese. I would recommend going to your local gem and asking who's the best with calipers and getting your body fat measured. At least then you'd have something a bit more accurate to go off of. Keep up the good work!I appreciate your bluntness. Honestly, I do.
I will address the BMI comment I made earlier. I misspoke with the "obese" instead of "overweight" classification. I am aware of my body. I've got some fat to lose, but I am not obese. Nor did I say that I cannot do cardio. I cannot do high intensity cardio for a long period of time....yet. I'm working on it. ^_^
That's a great idea! I'm going to look into seeing a dietician so I can sort out all of these issues with food levels. Thanks for all the advice!0
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