getting it together... maybe?

Snaxia · 2020-08-06T14:19:48+00:00

Well, I'd start with finding healthy foods you like and stocking the house with only those. Don't count calories, if it doesn't work for you, but don't buy Hostess cupcakes either. Eat what you want, of these items. No one ever got fat eating too much celery.

For exercise, I'd suggest just going on walks every day. It'll help you clear your head and get some sun and fresh air and burn some calories. It's easy and maintainable and doesn't take a lot of time. You could also throw in yoga, since most studios have free classes online right now and there are plenty of YouTube videos. You could lift some light weights. All of these things are easy to start and easy to keep up.

You don't have a lot of weight to lose. You don't need to make drastic changes. If you can start with these, you'll be better for it.

rjw223 · 2020-08-06T21:30:44+00:00

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Anonymous_fiend · 2020-08-06T20:14:28+00:00

Bc and stress can make it harder to lose weight but at the end of the day it's cico. Move a little more and eat a little healthier. You'd be surprised how small consistent lifestyle changes add up. Eat more fruit/veg/lean protein/whole grains and less processed foods or simple carbohydrates. Fat, fiber, and protein are satiating. Find out what's holding you back. Are you an emotional eater, boredom eater, snacker/grazer, late night munchies, large portions, etc? Drink more water (infuse it if you need to). Smaller plates and eat slowly. Practice mindfulness. I find if I buy junk I'll eat it. So I try to buy more healthy items and keep them in view. It's about having a healthy relationship with your body and food vs a quick fix. What's stopping you from working out? Find out why you aren't motivated. Maybe see if you can do cardio with him like hiking or biking? Sign up for classes (dance is my fave) if you need motivation. Or if you have a hard time going to the gym maybe start out with 10-15 min workouts at home. There's plenty of free sites, apps and YouTube fitness programs. Chloe ting is pretty popular right now. Set goals for yourself too. Like a new workout outfit if you workout 20x.

IzzyMoon · 2020-08-06T19:31:18+00:00

I am 20, 5'7 and am down from 165 lbs at the start of 2020 to 125 lbs as of this morning. If all you want to do is lose weight you DO need to count calories. Not being able to "stick with it" is why it didn't work, it's not that it just doesn't work for you. Figure out how many calories you want to eat in a day and eat that amount or under and you will lose weight. Telling yourself anything else is denial, you should learn this now while you're young. Exercise is wonderful for your health and will definitely help you tone but if you want to lose weight it's about a calorie deficit. If you want to keep eating exactly the same and work out the lose the weight that's fine, but you need to count your calories and estimate how many you burn unless you want to be in the dark and just hope something works. As for birth control I don't know and I think you'd have to speak to a doctor to be sure. I've been on it and off it and it hasn't affected my weight loss. Hope this helps and I don't sound too harsh! Best of luck

saint-jezebel · 2020-08-06T22:58:29+00:00

Eat healthier. Tabata or HIIT strength training. Make sure to work all areas. Get rid of soda and juice and drink mostly water.

Hb3113 · 2020-08-07T01:12:28+00:00

Thank you guys!! I appreciate the tips. I’ll keep you guys updated :)

therealMericGetler · 2020-08-07T02:11:56+00:00

Honestly, the biggest thing is diet. You might want to consider your dietary (especially carb) needs during this less active period in your life and adjust accordingly, eat more salad, etc. If you have trouble counting calories, just cut down on snacks and sugars, and guestimate everything else.

You really don't want to lose weight, at that BMI. If you want to train again, I'd focus on toning, not losing weight (You might gain weight, but look thinner), based on what I know about the subject.

Something you can do casually that works for many people is situps/v-ups (tabata, supersets, pyramids, anything along those lines.) or planks. You can give your tummy a hella workout in half an hour.(not a doctor or PT, but my dad was a huge fitness buff, and I've picked up a lot.)

Fem_Divine · 2020-08-21T21:52:06+00:00

Search "Tae bo workouts" on YT. Do these 4-5x a week. He will whio you into shape and it's fun too

2020-08-06T18:41:10+00:00

Hire a personal trainer who specializes in strength training and go keto. You are young, it will work quickly.

daffodil-13- · 2020-08-06T17:55:42+00:00

It could be BC but also as we get older our metabolism can naturally slow down. I also think it’s normal to be less active in situations like grad school where we’re so busy with other things that it’s hard to make time for the gym. If you want a recommendation for a home-based workout you can do that will help tone you up, I love Pilates and YouTube has some great videos, look for Mari Winsor or Blogilates

Title	getting it together... maybe?
Author	Hb3113
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Date	August 6, 2020 2:13 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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