I am 22 years old, 5'4" amd 165lbs. I feel horrible about myself and I guess I know what I would need to do to lose weight but I cant seem to find the motivation. Can anyone offer advice?
2007-04-17 15:51:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The good news is that motivation is a choice. This means that you can have as much as you choose to have:)
Here is more info on the subject.
http://www.spartafit.com/articles/setting%20goals.php
2007-04-17 15:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by fitman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fortunately being young time is on your side.
have you identified why "you" have weight problems? lack of exercise, fatty foods, sugars, etc..?
here are some basic guidelines:
consume at least 64 oz. of water daily (8 glasses) - the human metabolism can not operate at optimum efficiency if the body is dehydrated. try to stay hydrated, once you feel thirsty the body is already dehydrated.
eat smaller meals more frequently improves nutrient uptake- this gives the body nutrients that it needs to function properly over the course of the day. the body has no storage capacity for many micronutrients (vitamins/minerals) it uses what it needs at the moment and excretes the rest
eating smaller meals during the course of the day prevents from overeating at night
keeps insulin levels stable over the course of the day. no more crashing after big meals, etc.
30 grams of fiber daily. the higher the fiber intake the lower resting serum insulin levels will be. when insulin is increased too high fat burning is halted
2007-04-18 00:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grab a pal to do it with you. I find more motivation if someone is in in with me. Also find a workout you semi-enjoy. The cardio (running) part you may not like, but if you like hiking or doing exercise videos, then embrace those. Also, be sure to eat healthy. You lose one pound for every 3500 calories you burn that you aren't intaking. So make sure you eat healthy and find some source of motivation.
Also giving up soda and drinking more water can change your body drastically. (I drink a lot of flavored water, so I drin healthy but still get a taste.)
Good luck ! Hope this helps :) Feel free to hit me up with anymore questions.
2007-04-17 22:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by Becca D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to affirm that it works, try Weight Watchers. I've lost 23 lbs. since Jan. 3rd without starving myself. It's really common sense, eat better foods (fruits, veggies) in proper portions and add in some physical activity. I'm not talking about killing yourself exercising, just do something active every day. Walk. Little things help, like taking stairs and parking far away from stores, etc. Good luck!
2007-04-17 23:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by somethinspecial_com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
join a group such as weight watchers, or even create your own group. Try losing weight w/ a friend or family member. When you are ready to lose weight, you have to be in the right mindset or else you won't be able to lose it. feel confident that yes u can change your body (its kinda cool isn't it? we cant change our genes but we can stilll make radical changes to our appearances). try to keep in a positive attitude, and have someone who you can talk to and who can encourage you as you go through this very difficult process. I wish you the best of luck and i can't wait to hear your success story!!!!
2007-04-17 22:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by kbeauty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u really want to lose weight HELP yourself by motivating urself to do whatever it takes to lose weight i mean u should be self motivated if u want to gain something, but if ur still not that motivated enough, u should look for friends who are also aiming to look sexy and slim...
go ahead, go to d gym and enjoy exercising with ur friends...
it will be easier for u f u hav ur friends with u...
2007-04-18 09:59:19 · answer #6 · answered by denbum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeap
try weight watchers
(this one will tell you how many points you can have a day)http://www.greysangel.com/wwjeanne/wwfaq.html#2.2
and one tells you how many points each food is worth)
http://www.augustgames.com/weightwatchers.htm
p.s if you want to save your points buy diabetic sugar or splenda or sweet and low something like this!
2007-04-17 23:00:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What helps me alot are
-friends/families,
-health or fitness advisors
-posting pictures or role models who are fit (Eva longoria or PCDs)
-Good, pumped MUSIC.
-WaTching THE SECRET
-Planning before hand (i.e. gym bag, lunch)
2007-04-17 23:04:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont fell bad about your self. have fun in the gym or just eat a little heathier!
2007-04-17 22:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋