Hello, here is more or less the tale. I've lost about 15 pounds, I run about 2-3 miles a day. I am about to start a new job, that more or less entails sitting down.. for 12 hours straight. 4 days on, 3 days off. So, I know I can workout the 3 days I'm off, but what about the days I'm working... I'm about a half hour away from work.. so I have enough time for a shower and a meal before bed. What can I do about my metabolism.. what do you reccomend to do so I don't put any more pounds back on. I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life, and don't want to put on another pound. What should I eat, what can I snack on, I'll eat just about anything regardless of taste.. at this point, flavor doesn't matter to me, putting the weight I worked so hard to lose back on does. So, what can I do to continue weight loss, and prevent putting more weight on. I'd really appritiate any responses. Thanks ahead of time.
HELP! Please! Starting a new job.
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haha, I also didn't realise I posted this in the women's health area.. either way, can someone give me some answers/transfer this to the correct fourm.
doesn't matter you posted it in here. We'll still help ya 
I pretty much have the same problem. My school timable sucks bigtime, which means I leave early and come home late, only to have the time to eat some dinner and go to bed.
Now you've just said you lost about 15 pounds, (congrats on that btw!) so what does your diet look like right now? Then we can look at what you can still keep the same and look for good replacements when necessary.
as for snacking: there are lots to choose from: yoghurt is a good one (the skim ones.) Or chew on some carrots if you want something crunchy. Nuts like almonds are also good stuff. Or bring some fruit, (just look at what's available.) Just make sure you get 5 small meals a day to keep your metabolism okay.
As for your evening meal: you said you just have about enough time to eat it, and go to bed. I suggest you make it the most light one. Having a big meal and going to bed quickly afterwards can result in packing on some pounds.
As for exersise, you just have to make the best of it. Use the stairs and go strech your legs as often as possible. If time allows you, you could also park your car somewhere else so you'll have to walk a couple of minutes before you reach your workplace.
Anyway, here are my 2 cents. I hope it helps you a bit.
I pretty much have the same problem. My school timable sucks bigtime, which means I leave early and come home late, only to have the time to eat some dinner and go to bed.
Now you've just said you lost about 15 pounds, (congrats on that btw!) so what does your diet look like right now? Then we can look at what you can still keep the same and look for good replacements when necessary.
as for snacking: there are lots to choose from: yoghurt is a good one (the skim ones.) Or chew on some carrots if you want something crunchy. Nuts like almonds are also good stuff. Or bring some fruit, (just look at what's available.) Just make sure you get 5 small meals a day to keep your metabolism okay.
As for your evening meal: you said you just have about enough time to eat it, and go to bed. I suggest you make it the most light one. Having a big meal and going to bed quickly afterwards can result in packing on some pounds.
As for exersise, you just have to make the best of it. Use the stairs and go strech your legs as often as possible. If time allows you, you could also park your car somewhere else so you'll have to walk a couple of minutes before you reach your workplace.
Anyway, here are my 2 cents. I hope it helps you a bit.
Do what you can during the day. Have a pair of dumbbells under your desk. Do bicep curls while taking on the phone, do 10 pushups at 10 after the hour. Anything is better than nothing.
The most important thing you can do for yourself is to get on a great eating plan. This will ensure your metabolism stays fired up and you do not rely on starving yourself. That never works
Also, get up every hour and stretch a bit. You can take a minute of each hour and do a few pushups, a few squats or a few jumping jacks.
Do the other tricks too... park far away... workout on your lunch break... take the stairs... walk to the water cooler...etc.
Good luck on your new job and congrats on your fat loss!
The most important thing you can do for yourself is to get on a great eating plan. This will ensure your metabolism stays fired up and you do not rely on starving yourself. That never works
Also, get up every hour and stretch a bit. You can take a minute of each hour and do a few pushups, a few squats or a few jumping jacks.
Do the other tricks too... park far away... workout on your lunch break... take the stairs... walk to the water cooler...etc.
Good luck on your new job and congrats on your fat loss!
With your work schedule, it will be extremely important for you to plan your workouts as well as your meals.
You will geel better if you continue to workout and not wait for the weekends.
As far as food goes........5-6 small meals/day. I do 3 meals and 2 protien shakes.
Remember..........If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!
You will geel better if you continue to workout and not wait for the weekends.
As far as food goes........5-6 small meals/day. I do 3 meals and 2 protien shakes.
Remember..........If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!