I Desperately Need Help!
mdyoung6309
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I don't want just a diet and exercise plan, I need it to be fun an entertaining. I can't completely cut out sweets or bread either, tried that and I lasted at the most, a week. I tend to get board easily and just stop trying and I don't know what to do... I Need some Ideas to help encourage me to make this drastic change and to become healthier. I am 328 lbs now and with my hight I need to be down to 140. Please tell me what your thoughts are. Thank You:drinker:
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I hate to say this, but this is going to take work. There is no way around it. I love DietBet (I'm not advertising, just letting you know what works for me). Set your goals small. Find some friends who will walk with you, play putt-putt, bowl, whatever......anything that does not involve food. Find positive, active people and learn from them. Sign up for a 5K run/walk, and train for it! My first one, I came in dead last, but I was so proud of myself for just crossing the finish line! Reward yourself with non-food rewards....a massage, a manicure or pedicure....a trip to the consignment shop. You have to work on your personal best, one small step at a time. Friend me if you like.0
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I don't want just a diet and exercise plan, I need it to be fun an entertaining. I can't completely cut out sweets or bread either, tried that and I lasted at the most, a week. I tend to get board easily and just stop trying and I don't know what to do... I Need some Ideas to help encourage me to make this drastic change and to become healthier. I am 328 lbs now and with my hight I need to be down to 140. Please tell me what your thoughts are. Thank You:drinker:
Start by just logging everything. There's no reason to cut out foods. Set up your account with your info and daily job activity. Eat the calorie goal it gives you. You can eat whatever you like so long as you are in your calorie goal. If you exercise outside of what your normally daily activity is then eat those calories back.
Honestly all you have to do is stay in a calorie deficit. You do not have to eat clean, go low carb, or paleo or anything else. If you want to make dietary changes go for it, but make sure whatever you decide to do is sustainable for you.0 -
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I feel you! And I LOVE your bears on your ticker!
(do you love bears?)
I hate exercising too, and I get bored, also. One thing I like in the database, is they have some of the things you might already be doing --- if so, you should log them. They have "light housework" on there -- I totally log that. Like when I'm putting laundry away, doing dishes, picking up, etc....I log it. :happy: And tonight I took my daughter shopping from like 6pm to 9pm (it didn't seem like that long), so I logged 45 minutes of "leisurely walking". I didn't know how to count it, so that's what I logged. It makes you feel good to know some of the things you are doing, you can log.
Eventually you'll want to "up" it, of course. But for now, walking is my max. And I think walking is the best exercise anyway.
Lots of people do (fitness experts).
So, I think, walking mixed with whatever you're interested. Like, walking around a craft fair. Or walking thru the mall. Or walking all over a healthy grocery store. Or walking all thru A/C Moore or JoAnn Fabrics, or a music store. Or walking thru a Bluegrass Festival. You know?0 -
agreed that walking totally counts! if i go shopping for 3 hours, i'm gonna log that bad boy as "leisurely walking" for 2 hours. but because i know some of that time was spent eating, standing, or waiting in line, i cut down the time. i typically walk through the mall like a crazy person though, so i know i'm going a lot faster than 2 mph and burning more!
but i'm not sure if putting in "housework" counts.. i thought that what you normally do on a day-to-day basis doesn't count because that's what's kept your weight at what it is? so.. even if you did laundry today, which is out of your "norm" for the week, it kinda balances out sitting on your butt the rest of the days. or the day you chose to do nothing but watch tv and nap.
like.. i wouldn't count the time it took me to get the mail and come back as "10 mins of leisurely walking". i don't know. it seems counter-productive and would make me think i could eat more calories when i probably shouldn't. but whatever works for you, i guess! any movement is better than none!0 -
I don't want just a diet and exercise plan, I need it to be fun an entertaining. I can't completely cut out sweets or bread either, tried that and I lasted at the most, a week. I tend to get board easily and just stop trying and I don't know what to do... I Need some Ideas to help encourage me to make this drastic change and to become healthier. I am 328 lbs now and with my hight I need to be down to 140. Please tell me what your thoughts are. Thank You:drinker:
you don't need to cut out ANYTHING! just cut down your portions! eat less, move more... pretty simple. I eat cookies, cake, chips... I eat what I can fit into my plan. if you know that without these things you will fail, then don't cut them, INCORPORATE THEM!0 -
Work those sweets into your plan. Find fitness things that you like to do such as dancing, bowling or another game sort of thing. Whatever seems interesting to you. After a bit you feel in control and that really helps.0
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I'm the same way as you.
I am bored within 2 days most of the time to be honest. So posting to keep this board for ideas too thanks for posting! 0 -
Eat what you like, and make it fit in your macros. Easy as that. Don't create to high of a deficit or you might get into trouble. If you'd like help running your numbers, PM me.0
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I don't know if this is relevant, but to keep my exercises appealing for me I usually have something not audio, but visual. Lately I've been walking every day to an episode of my favorite show and that generally keeps me going, because it gives me something to look forward to as my exercises go along, like favorite episodes, etc.
So if you have a favorite TV show, or movie (which I would exercise to in increments of the movie), then try this plan! It keeps it less boring and it gives you something to do while you're exercising (and maybe take your mind off the fact that you are even exercising)0 -
same here ..i need support to,... plz if u get ideas let me know...i cant control my emotions for food,icecream...anything..:sad:0
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dont eat anything after 6 o clock evening0
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Do you have things you specifically want? Make those achievements with rewards and they can help motivate you towards your goal.
My best suggestion is-- all things in moderation, do you ~really~ believe you can give up sweets for the rest of your life? then don't bother trying you won't stick to it. Can you eat 1/2c rather than 1c? That's a lot more reasonable long term.0 -
I agree. I have been watching old seasons of Dr. Who. I only allow myself to watch them while I'm on the elliptical trainer, which gives me a 45 minute workout. I don't always have that much time, but it's my incentive to try to stick to it. I'm kind of new to dieting, but I've done a lot of research on dieting and nutrition. I've read that once you eat only healthy food for awhile, then you lose your cravings for junk. It sure as hell hasn't happened for me yet! I drive past all of my favorite restaurants and want to scream! That's my biggest challenge. Once our kids grew up, my husband and I started to eat out a lot. I figure this will be good for both of us in terms of health, weight, and money. Try telling yourself you can only eat wholesome food for two weeks. That's a pretty doable goal, and then see if you still crave the junk after that. Feel free to "friend" me. I'd love to brainstorm ideas with you, because I, too, love dessert and fast food.0
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What she said. I had a stationary bike and I would watch an episode of Psych while I biked. That gave me about forty minutes of biking and it was enjoyable to me because I got to watch my Psych episode. Oh, and I had a really clever name for it... Bike n' Psych.I don't know if this is relevant, but to keep my exercises appealing for me I usually have something not audio, but visual. Lately I've been walking every day to an episode of my favorite show and that generally keeps me going, because it gives me something to look forward to as my exercises go along, like favorite episodes, etc.
So if you have a favorite TV show, or movie (which I would exercise to in increments of the movie), then try this plan! It keeps it less boring and it gives you something to do while you're exercising (and maybe take your mind off the fact that you are even exercising) 0 -
I agree with the person who said this IS going to take work. You cant expect great things with little or no effort. You have to earn it. And I think the best thing you can do is just focus on getting your body moving.... go to the gym, get a treadmill, take that daily walk to the local park... Whatever you can do to just put yourself in motion. Eventually it will become addicting. you will WANT to go out and exercise!!0
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I would make small goals for yourself. The first 5 pounds etc, it seems overwhelming to look at it all, so breaking it down into small goals might help. Second don't deprive yourself, if you want chips ,candy etc, work it into your diet plan within reason. Exercise, exercise, exercise. Start small, a 10 minute walk a few times a week and work up to a 20 minute walk. Before you know it you'll be walking an hour. You can do this!0
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I don't want just a diet and exercise plan, I need it to be fun an entertaining. I can't completely cut out sweets or bread either, tried that and I lasted at the most, a week. I tend to get board easily and just stop trying and I don't know what to do... I Need some Ideas to help encourage me to make this drastic change and to become healthier. I am 328 lbs now and with my hight I need to be down to 140. Please tell me what your thoughts are. Thank You:drinker:
Start by just logging everything. There's no reason to cut out foods. Set up your account with your info and daily job activity. Eat the calorie goal it gives you. You can eat whatever you like so long as you are in your calorie goal. If you exercise outside of what your normally daily activity is then eat those calories back.
Honestly all you have to do is stay in a calorie deficit. You do not have to eat clean, go low carb, or paleo or anything else. If you want to make dietary changes go for it, but make sure whatever you decide to do is sustainable for you.
I like this for you. Just start. Find your path as you go. Start one thing then add another and another until results start. I started more like that. It's never all or nothing - because that usually ends at nothing. Just start logging. It's a proven method (there is a huge research project going on about maintained weight loss and one of the biggest commonalities is logging food). Look around the site and see what groups appeal to you. Don't commit to quickly.
I just started logging - day one - no diet. Saw right off where I derailed at. It sure made it obvious. Then I spotted the calories at the bottom and started wanting that to look better. Now I'm inspired to walk more because I want more calories. Just start and let it happen.0 -
As far as activities - if you get bored - mix it up. I know- that was obvious. but I know somedays my friend's grandkid wants to play tag. Ok, I'll play. Boom exercise and giggles. Once played football with a 2 year old. Be open to just rolling with activities that come your way - things will happen. In the meantime - distraction like TV like some said - is a good boredom breaker.0
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I was never extremely overweight, but I was unhappy with my body. I tried super restrictive diets or cutting certain thing out, and I always went back to my old ways within two weeks. I was successful this time around. As other have said,
1. Log everything you eat
2. Eat what you want but PORTIONS
3. Measure everything you eat
4. Try to do some kind of exercise. If you are struggling to stay in you caloric goals, this will help you get some wiggle room
5. Set a calorie goal that makes sense. Don't go from eating 3000 calories a day to 1200. That's not realistic
Most importantly, just get started. You can do it!0 -
Set ONE goal for each week. Something realistic, practical, and measurable. Then do it for a week. For example, "this week, I will log ALL of my food and exercise."
Evaluate your progress, and add another small goal. "This week, I will walk around the block x number of times, on x number of days."
Then read. A lot. Here, other places, wherever. Review your food logs and pick ONE thing to work on, "I will replace every other soda with water."
This process is slow, though I am now able to set weekly goals in four areas at a time. But it is not overwhelming, and success isn't only measured by a number, but by what behavior you have changed.
We all take baby steps before we can run. Simply committing to one change a week is a good place to start.
Much luck on your journey!0 -
don't look at it as a diet. its simply making better choices a few times a day. It's about balance, not deprivation. You want bread? Have bread. Then go for a walk. You want sweets? Walk to the shop to buy them.0
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Something that has really helped for me is to plan ahead -- I will pack my lunch and snacks for the day the night before, and log those calories. Also, I eat the same breakfast pretty much every day, so I log those too. I even log my coffee and creamer (I know just how much I need, and use the same amount every day). Then, I know how many I have left to play with for dinner, and if I want to treat myself or eat a larger meal, I know I either have to adjust breakfast or lunch, or exercise to make up the calories! I couldn't do it without planning ahead, it's terrible to get to dinner and have 300 calories left and be totally shocked/starving. At the same time, it really motivates me to exercise, because the more I exercise, the more I get to eat!! (I keep a pretty low daily calorie goal, but I eat those exercise calories back with pleasure).
You'd be surprised, the first week or two you'll be hungry (or hangry, as some like to say), but soon you'll be satisfied with the smaller amount of food. Please, treat yourself though. I like to use my exercise calories for an ice cream sandwich or a glass of wine on nights I'm not eating something special for dinner. It keeps you sane!
Also, get a food scale. It really helps you get a good idea of what a serving size actually looks like -- you might be eating more (or less!) than you actually think.0 -
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For the op... I'd suggest the same as many others. Log everything. Try not to cut too drastically too fast. Get a good understanding of WHAT you eat and when, and then start making swaps, or smaller portions.0 -
I disagree about not logging housework. If you're doing it for a span of time, laundry, putting clothes away, doing dishes, putting them away, vacuuming, picking up, for like twenty minutes or more straight, I would log it.0
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Time of food consumption has been proven again and again and again to not effect weight loss in any meaningful consistent way.
Ditto on the "eat 6 meals a day" mantra that is often spewed, the science hasn't supported either of those in years... but they still show up over and over and over again.0 -
I disagree about not logging housework. If you're doing it for a span of time, laundry, putting clothes away, doing dishes, putting them away, vacuuming, picking up, for like twenty minutes or more straight, I would log it.
Logging it is fine, but make sure not to eat it back if you're doing TDEE or you're double dipping as it's already accounted for in your activity level (unless you do house work once in a blue moon or something.)0 -
I feel the cravings going away. I used to LOVE diet pepsi. Now it just tastes....ummm..funky?I agree. I have been watching old seasons of Dr. Who. I only allow myself to watch them while I'm on the elliptical trainer, which gives me a 45 minute workout. I don't always have that much time, but it's my incentive to try to stick to it. I'm kind of new to dieting, but I've done a lot of research on dieting and nutrition. I've read that once you eat only healthy food for awhile, then you lose your cravings for junk. It sure as hell hasn't happened for me yet! I drive past all of my favorite restaurants and want to scream! That's my biggest challenge. Once our kids grew up, my husband and I started to eat out a lot. I figure this will be good for both of us in terms of health, weight, and money. Try telling yourself you can only eat wholesome food for two weeks. That's a pretty doable goal, and then see if you still crave the junk after that. Feel free to "friend" me. I'd love to brainstorm ideas with you, because I, too, love dessert and fast food.0 -
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Stay within your calorie budget. If you would like more calories to spend on food, just exercise a little more. Once you start to see a difference in your body it might motivate you to stick with it.0 -
Don't give up your bread or your sweets, just upgrade. Get the very best quality of fresh bakery bread, whole grain and wholesome. It is so delicious to have a slice still warm from the oven! Same with sweets. Don't just get some fast food junk, make it high end foodie stuff. I had a little bit of heaven on my fork last weekend when I indulged in the most delicious tiramisu. Sure, it was $6.50 a slice, but it was absolutely divine. Totally worth the calories and money spent.
After eating the best of the best, going back to the junk is such a let down. It's been over a year since I've had boxed mac and cheese. My last experience was that it had no flavor and it totally blew my calories for the day. So not worth it. I'm not even interested in those little blue and yellow boxes anymore, and kraft mac and cheese used to be one of my favorite comfort foods.0
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