Need to lose weight

[akmom]

Hi all. I've never posted on this board before. My family is taking it's very first vacation to Disney World in June. I had hoped I would lose weight before then, but that hasn't happened. I don't think I eat to terribly bad. If anything, it's my lack of food all day long at work that is my problem. I just am lazy about exercise. I don't know when to fit it in my day without taking time away from being at home. If anyone has any advice, motivation, tips, I'm game! Thanks all

 

[fofinia]

I would recommend keeping a food journal. That way you can see where you are getting most of your food calories from. And then once you have an average week to look at you can try and see where you need improvement= more veggies, less soda/junk food, more lean protein, more whole grains.

As far as activity. I've been hearing the recommendation a lot to wear a pedometer. I got one at Target for $5. And then aim for 10,000 steps a day. It's easier than you think. Pace while talking on the phone, take a lap around the office every once in a while. Take the long way to the bus stop, or use the stairs instead of the elevator. You know just little ways to increase your activity. Or even doing 10 minute bursts of exercise a few times a day.

I don't know what your home schedule is (kids/etc). But I will do an exercise tape with my kids in the room. And they will follow me and do it too. Sometimes it's a pain, they get in the way. But we are all together. Or we go play in the yard. Or go for a walk together.

Good luck! I'm sure you will get lots of advice from savvy people here!

 

[disneychrista]

what your day like? Could you get up an 45 mins - 1 hour early to do it first thing in the morning?

Do you work? What about walking during your lunch hour (before you eat)?

Go for a walk WITH your family in the evening after dinner?

And whatever you do DO NOT go more then 4 hours without eating something. And make sure you are eating a variety of foods. your body need carbs, protiens, and fats to run efficiently. One way to look at it is carbs give you the quick energy, fats keep you full longer and protein is your body's buidling blocks.

 

[TxRabbit]

I had hoped I would lose weight before then, but that hasn't happened.

What have you done to lose weight? Knowing that would help with suggestions to improve your current efforts.