Picky eaters / Desk jobs

rebeccaaa_elizabeth
rebeccaaa_elizabeth Posts: 56 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm new to this site - so forgive me if I'm not doing this the correct way.. I'm currently looking to lose about 50lbs. My problem areas are that I work very long hours (two jobs) and most of my time at work is spent sitting behind a desk. With that said, I have very little opportunity/time to exercise. I'm sure there are tons of others in my position - my question is how or what do you do to fit exercise into your schedule? I'm aware that just by reducing my calorie intake that I will still lose weight without exercising. I also do not have a gym membership and am not in the situation to pay for one currently. So my main form of exercise would be walking. I'm also what you'd consider a 'picky' eater. I don't really like most vegetables. Just looking for advice/info about what others fit into their diets to make up for lack of fruits/vegetables. Thanks in advance for any responses :)

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  • ilbcnuz
    ilbcnuz Posts: 48 Member
    Feel free to add me. I work 3 jobs and am also looking to lose 50+ pounds.

    I find that scheduling exercise time on the calendar, just like I enter my work schedule(s) helps to make sure I fit it in. (and following through with it). For me, I've found that I must exercise first thing in the morning even if it mean getting up at 3:00 a.m. Otherwise I will find every excuse in the book to skip it for a day or two, which becomes 3 and 4 and so on.

    Cooking/Eating healthy for me when sometimes I work 18 hours a day is a challenge. If I do manage to have a few hours off from everywhere, I will sit down and plan casseroles and crock pot dishes and fix plenty to have leftovers for a few days so I almost always have a healthy option to take to work with me. Veggies are not my favorite so I'm getting creative in adding them secretly to dishes. Spaghetti squash casserole is awesome. I found the recipe on here.

    Good luck : )
  • viglet
    viglet Posts: 299 Member
    I am probably not as busy as you, but I commute over 150km each day, I have a full time job, a kid, a husband and I volunteer.

    I find the only way I can work out is out in the evenings right before bed. I use videos at home, usually fitnessblender. On weekends I fit in a jog or some sort of activity as well.

    In terms of veggies, I found that my taste buds have just changed after I forced myself to eat more freshly. I used to HATE ... i mean HAAAATE apples and now my day feels incomplete if I dont have one.

    Also, try finding just random ways to incorporate them into things you love. Love pasta? Throw a bunch of spinach or zuchinni into the sauce. Like pizza, well just throw veggies on top. There is always a way to hide veggies.
  • clambert1273
    clambert1273 Posts: 840 Member
    well I workout at 4:30am :) it is the only time of the day that I can.... it sucks but it works and I know it will get done.

    Foodwise, I was picky at one point until I ate better then I made myself try things (one time). Some things I liked and some I didn't. For those that I didn't, I kept trying it over and over and eventually something said "hey this is good"... just a matter of finding what works :)
  • illuvatree
    illuvatree Posts: 185 Member
    People might tell you, "just get over being a picky eater" but honestly it's not that simple. I would say, aim to eat the fruits and veggies you DO like. Also, I would also aim to eat fake meat (you know, the veggie sausage, riblets, etc. you can find them in the health food section of a grocery store or the frozen section). They have a bit of a veggie makeup.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    I exercise at 5 am at the gym. I suggest browsing the Tv channels for workouts, or looking into buying some exercise videos. Free weights at home work too.

    As for food-I learned to like veggies. It's all in the way they are cooked. You can also chop them up and add to meats and rice, etc.
  • melissat888250
    melissat888250 Posts: 79 Member
    There are some balance disks you can try sitting on at work (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A6Q57X8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1Q3QRTZQCUAU3&coliid=I1FKVG24EDZSA7)) to help strengthen your core.

    I also pack healthy lunches the night before (when I remember) and always always chop up any veggies the day that I buy them, so that they're easy to just put in a baggie and take along as a snack. Hope this helps!

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