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SomeMichGuy · M
To be honest, I'm not sure how fast ANY method is. A book written years ago pointed out that most people have creeping weight gain from eating enough food energy they DON'T use that
• trying to NOT eat that entire amount would typically leave you hungry, and
• trying to exercise it all off would be hard
So I think you have to try a three-pronged approach
• eat less of the foods more likely to fatten us up
• eat better for the foods you DO eat
• exercise more
Foods
I suggest
• cutting out all sodas / sugar drinks
• cut out all alcohol
• reducing portions of anything else with tons of sugar (desserts) or fats (desserts, some entrées, etc.) when you have them
• reducing inter-meal snacks
• increasing liquids (drink lots of water, eat soups)--we all need water, it helps the skin, and liquids help you feel full
• increasing salads--promotes fullness & fiber helps you "go" #2...
Remember
• WeightWatchers is successful by saying you CAN eat what you want, but eat LESS, and be honest
• Supermodels drink tons of water, eat smaller portions, eat salads
Exercise
You can get more out of your exercise; you don't need to spend hours at the gym every day.
Target
• weight training, which can help raise your metabolism (muscles need more calories!)--this is also good at ANY age, but a GREAT idea as we age!
• high intensity training (HIT), but it can be getting loose on a stationary bike, then pedalling as fast as you can for 30 secs. This has an effect which lasts for a long time!
• putting little inconveniences / opportunities for movement BACK into our lives--instead of circling a parking lot for 5 min to get another space closer, park out and build a short walk into your day.
• trying to NOT eat that entire amount would typically leave you hungry, and
• trying to exercise it all off would be hard
So I think you have to try a three-pronged approach
• eat less of the foods more likely to fatten us up
• eat better for the foods you DO eat
• exercise more
Foods
I suggest
• cutting out all sodas / sugar drinks
• cut out all alcohol
• reducing portions of anything else with tons of sugar (desserts) or fats (desserts, some entrées, etc.) when you have them
• reducing inter-meal snacks
• increasing liquids (drink lots of water, eat soups)--we all need water, it helps the skin, and liquids help you feel full
• increasing salads--promotes fullness & fiber helps you "go" #2...
Remember
• WeightWatchers is successful by saying you CAN eat what you want, but eat LESS, and be honest
• Supermodels drink tons of water, eat smaller portions, eat salads
Exercise
You can get more out of your exercise; you don't need to spend hours at the gym every day.
Target
• weight training, which can help raise your metabolism (muscles need more calories!)--this is also good at ANY age, but a GREAT idea as we age!
• high intensity training (HIT), but it can be getting loose on a stationary bike, then pedalling as fast as you can for 30 secs. This has an effect which lasts for a long time!
• putting little inconveniences / opportunities for movement BACK into our lives--instead of circling a parking lot for 5 min to get another space closer, park out and build a short walk into your day.