I have been trying to lose some weight for a few months now. After changing my eating habits I lost 23 lbs. Great right? No... I plateaued at 23 lbs and then quickly gained 10 lb back (grrrrrr). Now I've lost 5 of those 10 lbs. and the remaining 5 has been a struggle to lose again. My problem is, I hate to exercise! So I've tried to pick up my activity around the house to help burn some of those hated calories. I eat cereal 2 meals a day and a regular meal either lunch or dinner. Starving myself helps me to lose weight but it's no fun because I LOVE food.
Oh well, you can see I'm frustrated. Below are the 10 rules of weight loss from Military.com (I am going to try this). If you have any ideas for me, I would love to hear them. Please leave a comment below... Thanks!
The 10 Rules of Weight Loss
Nancy Clark
Nutritionist Nancy Clark shares 10 tips all runners should know if they want to drop some pounds.
1. To lose 10 pounds of body fat a year, you need to eat 100 calories less per day. Cutting too many calories from your daily intake will sap your energy level and increase your hunger, making you more susceptible to splurging on high-calorie foods.
2. Don't skip breakfast. Eat within two hours of waking.
3. In fact, eat more breakfast than you think you should. Trade in some of your dinner calories for more calories at breakfast.
4. Don't allow yourself to get hungry. Eat at least every four hours, and split a meal in half to make sure you properly fuel up pre- and postrun. For example, eat part of your breakfast before your morning run (a banana) and the rest of your breakfast afterward (a bagel with peanut butter).
5. Eat at least three kinds of food each meal from these four categories: breads, cereals, and grains; fruits and vegetables; low-fat dairy and soy; and lean meats, fish, and nuts. Breads, cereals, and grains should be the foundation of each meal, with protein as an accompaniment.
6. Shoot for a gradual loss of body fat. You're more likely to put the weight back on (and more) if you drop weight too quickly.
7. Liquid calories add up fast and can lead to weight gain. Minimize the amount of sodas, juices, store-bought smoothies, sports drinks, coffee drinks, and alcohol you consume.
8. Eat closer to the earth, enjoying fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Minimize the amount of processed foods you eat; they tend to offer less fiber and are less satiating.
9. If you can't resist fast food, ask for nutritional information before you make your choices (or check in advance via restaurant Web sites). Avoid any menu items with the words "fried," "crispy," and "special sauce," which are guaranteed to be high calorie.
10. Remember that the calories in the energy bars, sports drinks, and gels you consume during a run add up, even though you're running. Consume them only as needed.
3 comments:
Wait!!! Are these 10 tips for runners? I'm doomed! :(
I have found that starving yourself doesn't work. It only makes you crave more bad stuff and it makes you really grouchy! I have found, for me, that drinking lots of water and eating every couple hours works (like a piece of fruit or a small handful of almonds...I like to mix in some dried cranberries with mine). I always carry a bottle of water with me to sip on. Making breakfast my biggest meal of the day helps. Don't deprive yourself of anything you love (soda, chocolate, etc.) Instead try limiting yourself to one "treat" a day or every other day and not as much of it. I've lost 8 pounds since January doing this. Losing weight is a slow and painful process...for me anyway! Good luck!
Thanks Laura, I eat fruit when I get hungry and mainly only drink flavored carbonated water (0 calories, 0 fat). I think my problem is not being involved in an active exercising regime.
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