I am 5'7" and now 127.9 lbs. I have a small frame and 120 is a comfortable weight for me. I have always been able to eat what I want but I have a problem over-eating and I am constantly craving something every minute of the day while I work. I dont want anything healthy of course. I am also trying to get rid of the extra 7 lbs. How can I do this when I work from 6:30 am to 5 pm and then live an hour away.......... Any advice?
2006-10-16 04:07:05 · 7 answers · asked by kat 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Eat breakfast. Make sure it's healthy. Eat lots of snacks... before the cravings start. Fruits, healthy granola bars, veggies and even trail mixes. The higher protein will stabilize your body and might help fight the cravings. Walk whenever you can and take steps instead of elevators. Do some weight training. It doesn't have to be much. Anything that pumps the muscle will raise you metabolic rate so you will burn more calories when you are doing nothing. Push ups or ab work while watching t.v. or just pacing while on the telephone. PUT THE SCALE AWAY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. People tend to get discouraged when they don't see the results quick enough.
2006-10-16 05:29:24 · answer #1 · answered by rock d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is all about discipline. You have to be strong to gain your dream weight.
Stick your aim to reduce not more than 0.5 - 1 kg a week.
Avoid eating in a much amount, you can eat often but take a little.
Go for a active and healthy life style - use stairs rather than escalator, have a walk for a near distance.
Wash your car by yourself, gardening or anything else that could make you sweat.
These all simplest tips either you realize or not, actually they are also can be group as exercises. You can do it everyday!
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2006-10-16 04:30:14 · answer #2 · answered by raffiia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First let me say that I don't think you need to worry about those last seven pounds. You have the ideal weight of someone who is 5'4 so don't sweat it. Secondly the reason you are craving junk food while you are at work is stemming from one of two reasons. Either you are quite bored while you are at work (just because you are busy doesn't mean you aren't bored) or you are under a lot of stress while you are at work. Try buying the 100 calorie snacks. They have them as cookies, chips, and crackers so it's not like you are eating carrots all day. That way you can munch off and on all day and not feel guilty about it and you are giving your body what it's telling you that you want.
2006-10-16 04:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by Laura D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
simple: Find a trainer to come to your place and train u right in your living rm, as far as being at work ( u just pack small tiny meals ) the 7 lbs is nothing to lose. If u worked out every single day and did cardio every single day as well, watch what would happen. Its HOW u train and eat that does it.
2006-10-16 04:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like 'emotional' eating to me, based on stress and emotions, not on actual hunger.
A counselor or program like Overeaters Anonymous might help.
Also, I've found if I skip breakfast or don't get regular meals in, then I'm STARVING at night and only want junk.
Good luck with it.
2006-10-16 04:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by just me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a good, healthy breakfast; no McDonald's!
After you get home and eat a good, healthy dinner, take a 20 minute walk around your block.
2006-10-16 04:15:07 · answer #6 · answered by Adam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try wieght watchers, i lost 25 pounds, also if you can do some walking, that will probably help
2006-10-16 04:11:49 · answer #7 · answered by moluvsmark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋