Why I'm here + My goals + How I do it
First off, I'm gonna start with why I joined this community. Despite being "thin" my whole life, weight became a
(closet) concern of mine. I have been struggling with my weight since I left high school (i was 100-110lbs in HS and that was 5+ years ago). I was never really able to keep up with dieting and exercise. In late 2005, I was up to 130lbs, and I was devastated by this (I'm 5'4").
I went to the gym twice a week and started following some guidelines (which are written below). Today, I weigh 118, and have kept the weight off for over a year, just by simply changing the way I eat and being slightly more active. I would like to be 110lbs again, but this has been proved impossible using the routine I have now (and living with my parents again). I would also like to have more strength, stamina, and flexibility. I believe being in shape will give me more energy. I figured I would keep up with my diet, but increase my excercise.
Once I move (in a few days), I will have access to a 24-hour fitness center. Ideally, I would work out everyday for at least an hour. However, I lead a really busy life, so I think I will try and guarantee myself to work out at least 3-4 days a week. I think once the next couple of months pass, I'll be able to get close to my goal of everyday.
I don't believe in structures diets. If it works for someone that's cool, but I never have followed a diet in my life, and I never will. Ironically, I do have a few guidelines for the way that I eat.
1. Eat everything in moderation, (sometimes this can mean "portion control")
2. Drink water, avoid soft drinks
3. Eat dinner at least 3-4 hour before bedtime
4. Breakfast is the largest meal, dinner is the smallest
5. The Food Pyramid is your friend
6. If I have to snack, I'll do it in moderation (say like, 2-3 times a week after work)
7. Take vitamins
8. More fish (except the fishies with mercury), less red meat
9. 1500-2000 calories a day
10. Green tea
On Snacks: If I have to snack, these are the types of things I have: organic or baked chips, edamame, a pickle, baby carrots/celery, yogurt, or some sort of fruit. Also, I actually count out how many chips I'm eating (i'll have one serving), put it in a bowl and leave the bag in the pantry. it's way cheaper than buying those 100 calorie packs.
Now that I went through all those rules and claims I had no structured diet...well, I'm not on atkins or south beach, I'm just doing my own thing. besides, I can't live without RICE.
(closet) concern of mine. I have been struggling with my weight since I left high school (i was 100-110lbs in HS and that was 5+ years ago). I was never really able to keep up with dieting and exercise. In late 2005, I was up to 130lbs, and I was devastated by this (I'm 5'4").
I went to the gym twice a week and started following some guidelines (which are written below). Today, I weigh 118, and have kept the weight off for over a year, just by simply changing the way I eat and being slightly more active. I would like to be 110lbs again, but this has been proved impossible using the routine I have now (and living with my parents again). I would also like to have more strength, stamina, and flexibility. I believe being in shape will give me more energy. I figured I would keep up with my diet, but increase my excercise.
Once I move (in a few days), I will have access to a 24-hour fitness center. Ideally, I would work out everyday for at least an hour. However, I lead a really busy life, so I think I will try and guarantee myself to work out at least 3-4 days a week. I think once the next couple of months pass, I'll be able to get close to my goal of everyday.
I don't believe in structures diets. If it works for someone that's cool, but I never have followed a diet in my life, and I never will. Ironically, I do have a few guidelines for the way that I eat.
1. Eat everything in moderation, (sometimes this can mean "portion control")
2. Drink water, avoid soft drinks
3. Eat dinner at least 3-4 hour before bedtime
4. Breakfast is the largest meal, dinner is the smallest
5. The Food Pyramid is your friend
6. If I have to snack, I'll do it in moderation (say like, 2-3 times a week after work)
7. Take vitamins
8. More fish (except the fishies with mercury), less red meat
9. 1500-2000 calories a day
10. Green tea
On Snacks: If I have to snack, these are the types of things I have: organic or baked chips, edamame, a pickle, baby carrots/celery, yogurt, or some sort of fruit. Also, I actually count out how many chips I'm eating (i'll have one serving), put it in a bowl and leave the bag in the pantry. it's way cheaper than buying those 100 calorie packs.
Now that I went through all those rules and claims I had no structured diet...well, I'm not on atkins or south beach, I'm just doing my own thing. besides, I can't live without RICE.