James, I am reposting this from another thread that I shared this in.
I believe that you have difficulty controling your urges, just like me. I've had five bowls of Lucky Charms. Since 4:30 pm.
For people like us weight loss will have to be a two step process.
1) We must learn to control our urges. No working out at all until we find those good foods and start adhering to good eating practices. Not changing up your diet wholesale but finding foods that fit your lifestyle and eating them in moderation.
2) Cardio Heavy exercise. Cardio for a few weeks, then add on other elements. Cardio will work wonders for burning fat. That alone may cause most people to look ripped and tone. It's all about that metabolism.
I hope you can garner some helpful tips from this.
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Posted by laidbackfella
05-13-2004 12:03 PM
I'd rather see you do it the old fashioned way though. Now please take my suggestions with a grain of salt because I am not aware of your eating habits nor your exercise regimen.
1). I'd suggest that you start eating different. Reduce your intake of junk and fatty foods. Eat less fried food, less sugary food and less breads and grains. Eat at least three meals a day but in smaller portions. If you do go out to eat put HALF of your meal in a to go container off the top. Drink more water, less sodas and other drinks. Eat fruits after 7 pm.
2). Maintain this diet for about three weeks. You should also take a short walk after each meal, if you can. Nothing to get you sweating but about 7 to 10 minutes. You should notice a difference in your weight, depending on your prior diet.
3). After three weeks and once you've stablized your eating habits, start a cardio specific exercise regimen. Don't workout with weights just yet. Just focus on cardio. Aerobics, Tae Bo, Ballet Sculpting, Step Classes anything that gets you moving, your heart beating and your body sweating. Keep you heart rate elevated for at least 30-45 minutes. Early morning workouts are better since they get your metabolism jump started.
4) Maintain the workout regimen for about four weeks. Then add in weights and what ever else you would like. You should really see some results after week eight.
Unfortunately there is no quick and easy way to lose weight. It involves a two part commitment. And this is where most people fail. The first, and most important commitment, should be to the food you eat. The second part is commitment to exercise. Most people fail because they try to make both changes at one time. Stablize your eat habits first, because that will ultimately dictate your workout needs.
If you can't let sweets, extra portions and late night snacking go. You would have to step up your workout routine. Most folks think that working out 30 minutes means that they can celebrate and eat anything on the menu. NO. You have to find out what your diet will be, what you truly can live without and then find a routine that fits your actual caloric intake.
Other tips would include, park far away from you building, make sure it's safe to do so, and walk to your office.
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1. Walk to work.
2. Use fat free milk over whole milk.
3. Do sit-ups in front of the TV.
4. Walk during lunch hour.
5. Drink water before a meal.
6. Eat leaner red meat & poultry.
7. Eat half your dessert.
8. Walk instead of driving whenever you can.
9. Take family walk after dinner.
10. Skate to work instead of driving.
11. Avoid food portions larger than your fist.
12. Mow lawn with push mower.
13. Increase the fiber in your diet.
14. Walk to your place of worship instead of driving.
15. Walk kids to school.
16. Get a dog and walk it.
17. Join an exercise group.
18. Drink diet soda.
19. Replace Sunday drive with Sunday walk.
20. Do yard work.
21. Eat off smaller plates.
22. Get off a stop early & walk.
23. Don't eat late at night.
24. Skip seconds.
25. Work around the house.
26. Skip buffets.
27. Grill, steam or bake instead of frying.
28. Bicycle to the store instead of driving.
29. Take dog to the park.
30. Ask your doctor about taking a multi-vitamin.
31. Go for a half-hour walk instead of watching TV.
32. Use vegetable oils over solid fats.
33. More carrots, less cake.
34. Fetch the newspaper yourself.
35. Sit up straight at work.
36. Wash the car by hand.
37. Don't skip meals.
38. Eat more celery sticks.
39. Run when running errands.
40. Pace the sidelines at kids' athletic games.
41. Take wheels off luggage.
42. Choose an activity that fits into your daily life.
43. Park further from the store and walk.
44. Ask a friend to exercise with you.
45. Make time in your day for physical activity.
46. Exercise with a video if the weather is bad.
47. Bike to the barbershop or beauty salon instead of driving.
48. Keep to a regular eating schedule.
49. If you find it difficult to be active after work, try it before work.
50. Take a walk or do desk exercises instead of a cigarette or coffee break.
51. Perform gardening or home repair activities.
52. Avoid laborsaving devices.
53. Take small trips on foot to get your body moving.
54. Play with your kids 30 minutes a day.
55. Dance to music.
56. Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and office.
57. Make a Saturday morning walk a group habit.
58. Walk briskly in the mall.
59. Choose activities you enjoy & you'll be more likely to stick with them.
60. Stretch before bed to give you more energy when you wake.
61. Take the long way to the water cooler.
62. Explore new physical activities.
63. Vary your activities, for interest and to broaden the range of benefits.
64. Reward and acknowledge your efforts.
65. Choose fruit for dessert.
66. Consume alcoholic beverages in moderation, if at all.
67. Take stairs instead of the escalator.
68. Conduct an inventory of your meal/snack and physical activity patterns.
69. Share an entree with a friend.
70. Grill fruits or vegetables.
71. Eat before grocery shopping.
72. Choose a checkout line without a candy display.
73. Make a grocery list before you shop.
74. Buy 100% fruit juices over soda and sugary drinks.
75. Swim with your kids.
76. Flavor foods with herbs, spices, and other low fat seasonings.
77. Remove skin from poultry before cooking to lower fat content.
78. Eat before you get too hungry.
79. Don't skip breakfast.
80. Stop eating when you are full.
81. Snack on fruits and vegetables.
82. Top your favorite cereal with apples or bananas.
83. Try brown rice or whole-wheat pasta.
84. Include several servings of whole grain food daily.
85. When eating out, choose a small or medium portion.
86. If main dishes are too big, choose an appetizer or a side dish instead.
87. Ask for salad dressing "on the side".
88. Don't take seconds.
89. Try your burger with just lettuce, tomato and onion.
90. Try a green salad instead of fries.
91. Bake or broil fish.
92. Walk instead of sitting around.
93. Eat sweet foods in small amounts.
94. Take your dog on longer walks.
95. Drink lots of water.
96. Cut back on added fats or oils in cooking or spreads.
97. Walk the beach instead of sunbathing.
98. Walk to a co-worker's desk instead of emailing or calling them.
99. Carry your groceries instead of pushing a cart.
100. Use a snow shovel instead of a snow blower.
I've been on my diet for about a week. I haven't had any success yet, but I'm sticking too it. Keep it up! Remember, when you slip, it isn't as bad as you think it is. Just gat back on the bandwagon and start over again, because getting in shape slowly is better than never getting in shape at all (I keep saying this to myself!).
during my pregnancy. The baby was born right before Christmas, and I've lost almost 45. I can't do any 'bad' diets, because I'm still breast feeding! But, it's a bonus, because that burns an extra 500 calories with very little effort! 
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