What is the best way to lose weight without spending money on products?

Question

Like not spending money on protein shakes or whatever

Answer 1

Losing weight first starts with being happy with yourself and loving *YOU* on the inside. Try everyday to smile and laugh, LAUGHING is supser helpful. It seems weird but it does! =) Try to follow a 1600 calorie diet.
It's best to have 5 meals a day that way you need get to hungry because that leads to over eating.
Here is a couple ideas to help you ge started:
Breakfast:
Oatmeal and a piece of wheat toast w/ 2tsp. trans free margarine. -OR- Strawberry Banana Smoothie (In a blender process until smooth, 1 small banana, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup fat free milk, 1/2 cup low fat plain yogurt, 2 tsp. honey, and 1 or 2 ice3 cubes. You can have your smoothie with 1 or 2 pieces of whole wheat toast. -OR- An egg on a piece of wheat toast with salsa (make 2 servings) ---If you are still huingry at breakfast have a small piece of fruit.
Lunch:
1 cup soup (water based not cream base) and a Cheese and Tomato Sandwich: 2 slices whole wheat bread, 2 slices reduced fat cheese, mustard and sliced tomato. -OR_ instead of the tomato sandwich 2 pieces whole wheat with 2 slices of Turkey and Mustard. -OR- A Lean Cuisine Frozen Meal (These are actually very tasty. The meat is delicious.
Dinner: 1 piece Chicken Breast with 2 side dishes: 1 cup steamed veggies, 1 sweet potato, 3/4 cup corn, 3/4 cup butternut squash, etc.
Dessert:
Light Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt:
3/4 cup with no more than 110 calories per 1/2 cup topped with tablespoon chocalate syrup.
Snacks:
Steamed Veggies, fruit, any nuts (these are great protein),
my personal favorite snack is Light and Fit 60 calorie yogurt cup with a 100 calorie Granola Bar. (I cruch up the Granola Bar and put it inside of my yogurt.)
Also there are alot of great ideas if you go to fast food for example....
Wendys: Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich- 390 calories

McDonalds:
Caesar Salad grilled Chicken-220 calories
Bacon Ranch Salad w/grilled chicken 260 calories
Salad Dressing: Vinaigrette: 40 calories
Salad Dressing: Italian : 60 calories
Fruit and yogurt Parfait: 160 calories
Chicken McNuggets: (4) 170 cal. (6) 250 cal. (10) 420 cal.
(if you have sauce stay away from Ranch)

KFC:
Original Recipe Chicken Sandwich: (no sauce) 320 calories
Honey BBQ Sandwich: 300 calories
Snacker: 320 calories
Honey BBQ Snacker: 220 calories
Small Mac and Cheese: 180 calories
Small Potato Salad: 180 calories
Small Potatoes and Gravy: 130 calories
Roasted BLT salad: 210 calories
TenderRoast Filet Meal: 360 calories
Lil Bucket Strawberry ShortCake: 200 calories

Burger King:
Chicken Whopper no mayo: 410 calories

Jack N The Box:
Southwest Chicken Pita:230 calories
Chicken Fajita Pita: 300 calories
Beef Taco: 160 calories
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich: 390 calories
Bacon Chicken Sandwich: 440 calories

Carls Jr:
Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich: 370 calories

Taco Bell:
Nacho Chicken Gordita: 270 calories
Nacho Steak Gordita: 270 calories
Taco: 170 calories

Subway :(THE BEST CHOICE)
You can have any of the under 6 grams of fat sandwiches! They're delicious just No MAyo. My favorite is Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. I like to get a foot long and have a 6' for lunch and a 6' for dinner.

This was just some ideas to help you on your way.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First: EAT RIGHT
Here's what I do. It's a healthy, easy way to get a balanced diet. You don't have to do without anything, so you don't feel like you're depriving yourself.

Breakfast: 1 egg,1 whole grain toast, fruit (orange/apple/banana...)

Lunch: protein (fish/chicken/beef/pork), starch (potato, sweet potato, rice...), two cups of vegetable(s)

Dinner: same as Lunch

Snack: smoothie made with 1-1/2 cup milk, FRUIT, Splenda, ice cubes combined in blender

I buy easy to prepare foods in quantity at Costco:
- large bags of individually wrapped meats (and prepare them on a small Foreman grill which will cook a frozen piece of meat in 3-8 minutes, depending on its size and denseness).
-large bags of deluxe (not cheap) fresh frozen vegetables, mixed or veggies that I especially like, such as asparagus. (Measure out two cups per person and cook on stovetop or in microwave, avoiding overcooking.)

Second: GET MOVING
Start walking and build up to 30 minutes per day at moderate speed.

These things take time. Once you get started, you'll feel better. You must be patient and have reasonable expectations in terms of how soon you'll see weight loss. This will help you to be stronger and healthier.

BTW, adolescent girls who eat breakfast do better with their weight than those who skip meals. This is because when you "break the fast" when you wake and eat, it gets your system working. Then you have to eat more every four hours-- especially the protein which lasts longer and keeps you from feeling hungry--to keep your digestive system going efficiently.

Perhaps you need to talk to a counselor if you have stressors that are contributing to your weight gain.

There's a group called Overeaters Anonymous that is very supportive and FREE.

Answer 4

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energy provided by the food eaten.A
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Answer 5

Stop counting you re not going to be lose weight overnight Just concentrate on diet and exercise

Answer 6

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Answer 7

eat healthy, cut out fast food, drink lots of water, avoid fried foods eat fruits and veg. You dont need a products, they are fake.

Answer 8

You should exercise as peanut butter said and also eat less food.
I'm sure that won't cost you anything.

Answer 9

eat lean meats, veggies, salads and fruits stay away from pasta, rice and sweets...drink low cal soda and lots of water....eat a baked potato instead of fried and be careful what you put on potato, the potato is not that fattening, it is what you put on it that is fattening... eat oatmeal instead of the sugary cereals, scramble eggs instead of fried eggs....
walk for excerise.....pills and protein shakes do not always work and it costly....

Answer 10

Increase your activity level (spend calories) to a point that is greater than your intake (deposit of calories).