Big appetite! Any hope for me?

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FITBY40

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Right... where do I begin as I didnt want to start off with the sentence "I'm a pig..."

Anyho....I have been yo yo'ing for over 20 years. Now I am approaching the big 40, I realise that things have to change. Reading this forum I took the suggestions on board; that is, work out and excercise and stick to calories of about 1500. Did that for about two weeks, did lose weight; however in the process I didnt have any energy, and then pigged out last friday :confused4: My exercise regime consisted of hour bike ride 2 times a week, walking for 45 minutes all the rest of the days and three fitness (aerobics classes) and as I said stuck to eating about 1400-1500 calories a day.
See, to me, those calories just didn't satisfy me enough and not only resulted in me lacking in energy, but also in pigging out when I couldn't resist anymore.

Friday and today I have eaten quite substantially probably close to 3000 calories. Yesterday did an aerobics class and today a three hour bike ride. With this excercise regime and calorie consumption, I would imagine that I would gain weight or the very least maintain and not lose.

Can anyone tell me if I have to resort to being overweight for the rest of my life.

Im a female and am, eh hum, about 141 pounds :(
 
Hi Fitby40,

In terms of getting the ball rolling, think you're on the right track. The idea is to "move more," thereby getting your metabolism going and kickstarting your calorie burn. It's great to hear that you're trying to get in some physical activity nearly every day of the week; you will definitely start to see the difference if you are consistent.

With regard to the eating, I think calorie count is definitely a factor to consider; however, you mentioned that the reduced count had left you very tired and drained. For now, what I would recommend is focusing on what you're eating, rather than on how much, at least for now. Think about trying to eliminate or at least reduce the amount of processed foods you consume and get back to the basics--lots of "natural" foods like fresh produce, whole grains, and lean protein. I know that's a bit of a generalization, but I'd say weight management is about 85% diet, and 15% exercise; you really need to pay close attention to how you're fueling your body, and it's not only a matter of counting calories if you want to see great results.

You shouldn't feel guilty about eating, and especially not if you're sticking to the good stuff. Basically, the idea is to eat "less, more often." There's obviously more to it than that, but in a nutshell, what's recommended is 5-6 small meals throughout your day to ensure you're not crashing and then binging from feeling starved. Try incorporating a portion of veggies, whole grains, and lean protein into each meal or snack you consume. Think whole grain pasta and bread, brown rice, or quinoa as your "carbs." A sample 6 meal day could look like this:

-oatmeal (no sugar added) and egg whites for breakfast
-greek yogurt and fruit
-lean grilled chicken and greens for a salad, light vinaigrette dressing
-apple slices and low-fat cheese
-salmon, brown, rice, and veggies for dinner
-4 whole grain crackers with a portion of lean low-sodium deli meat

At first, the idea of eating "more" to lose weight might seem weird. The amount of food--at a glance--might seem like too much, or a bit overwhelming. However, if you make sure to portion everything correctly, I can assure you that you'll never feel overstuffed, but just satisfied.

Let me know how things go. Keep it up with the exercise; again, I think you're on the right track.

Best,

Lee
 
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leemorg said:
Hi Fitby40,

In terms of getting the ball rolling, think you're on the right track. The idea is to "move more," thereby getting your metabolism going and kickstarting your calorie burn. It's great to hear that you're trying to get in some physical activity nearly every day of the week; you will definitely start to see the difference if you are consistent.

With regard to the eating, I think calorie count is definitely a factor to consider; however, you mentioned that the reduced count had left you very tired and drained. For now, what I would recommend is focusing on what you're eating, rather than on how much, at least for now. Think about trying to eliminate or at least reduce the amount of processed foods you consume and get back to the basics--lots of "natural" foods like fresh produce, whole grains, and lean protein. I know that's a bit of a generalization, but I'd say weight management is about 85% diet, and 15% exercise; you really need to pay close attention to how you're fueling your body, and it's not only a matter of counting calories if you want to see great results.

You shouldn't feel guilty about eating, and especially not if you're sticking to the good stuff. Basically, the idea is to eat "less, more often." There's obviously more to it than that, but in a nutshell, what's recommended is 5-6 small meals throughout your day to ensure you're not crashing and then binging from feeling starved. Try incorporating a portion of veggies, whole grains, and lean protein into each meal or snack you consume. Think whole grain pasta and bread, brown rice, or quinoa as your "carbs." A sample 6 meal day could look like this:

-oatmeal (no sugar added) and egg whites for breakfast
-greek yogurt and fruit
-lean grilled chicken and greens for a salad, light vinaigrette dressing
-apple slices and low-fat cheese
-salmon, brown, rice, and veggies for dinner
-4 whole grain crackers with a portion of lean low-sodium deli meat

At first, the idea of eating "more" to lose weight might seem weird. The amount of food--at a glance--might seem like too much, or a bit overwhelming. However, if you make sure to portion everything correctly, I can assure you that you'll never feel overstuffed, but just satisfied.

Let me know how things go. Keep it up with the exercise; again, I think you're on the right track.

Best,

Lee
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Damn, that was a good post! I agree 100%. The only thing i would like to add is that the OP should add some strength training to her exercise schedule. Lean muscle is a big helper in burning calories and shaping the body.
 
What leemorg and SXIPro have said is great advice! I agree completely!

I think it's better to bring up your daily calorie intake to a level that doesn't leave you feeling starving, leading you to overeat. And focusing on the quality and type of food will also help. If you start choosing things that are healthier, like fruits, veggies, and good quality sources of protein, you'll likely be able to eat a good volume of food, but it should be lower in overall calories than if you ate more processed stuff.
 
so far the advice on this thread your recieving is solid advice. All I want to add is the importance of learning to enjoy these new lifestyle habits.

Look for ways to enjoy eating healthy. Also learn to enjoy how you feel in association to what you eat, how you feel as you are ingesting and after. And also, you will feel more tired initially if your only just getting into exercise but as you make it part of your lifestyle,I'm sure you will notice an energy surplus.

If you focus on enjoying the lifestyle of health, you will eventually have a body of health.
 
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