Argh! This getting in shape thing sucks

[HEyHEY]

Okay, so I've had a crumpet for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, a yogurt and a bannana and I'm still friggin hungry with six hours to go until dinner... what kinda ripoff is this?

[LSdemocrat]

1. Personally, I'd start exercising more before starting to eat less

[HEyHEY]

2. Not less, just healthier

I'm doing the exercise thing too.

[BurtWorm]

3. Stick with crumpet.

A little crumpet in the morning... A little crumpet in the afternoon... A little crumpet in the evening...

You'll either be in great shape in no time, or you'll be dead. :thumbsup:

[JVS]

10. Another vote for Crumpet!

[Left Is Write]

4. Going six hours without eating is not good.

Pace yourself. Exercise often and eat every two to four hours.

I could never go six hours without eating unless I was too ridiculously busy to have TIME to eat.

[nickinSTL]

5. I feel your pain

I'm hungry...and fortunately only about 1 1/2 hours until dinner.

Skipping the office get-together...which would undoubtedly include the consumption of cookies, to try to avoid eating things I shouldn't.

As to another poster saying 'exercise first'...well, if I could, I would. Ok, I'm CAPABLE of exercise, but don't have the time.

Working 2 jobs plus grad school...I barely have time to sleep, let alone exercise.

Thank you Mr. Bush for this wonderful economy. /sarcasm

[MissMillie]

6. Small meals featuring high proteinfoods

And remember that not all fats are bad. A handful (not a bowlful) of nuts is a great snack.

If you must eat grains, eat WHOLE grains.

Fruit is better than fruit juice, but still doesn't stay with you long. You'd do better w/ some nuts or cheese.

3 meals, 3 snacks. Watch your portions

[4_Legs_Good]

7. You drinking lots of water?

That might help you worry about food less. Also most of the stuff you've listed is hi-carb/low protein. You might wanna add some protein in there which is often more "satisfying" long term than the carbs which burn away quickly.

Keep count of them calories and what you burn at the gym and, keep in mind you're in for the long haul!


Anyway - Hey HEyHEY, You came up on this thread yesterday...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x2739500#2739903

I wanted ot know if you've seen that blue planet episode with the polar bear taking down the whale. It's amazing and I thought you 'd appreciate it.

Sorry to hijack the thread!

david

[HEyHEY]

8. Cool, I'll have to send iron my thanks (and his agent fee)

[JVS]

24. Are Hamsteaks a good source of protein?

[4_Legs_Good]

26. What's that some kinda slice o' pig?

Sounds protein-o-lific, but I'm a vegetarian, so I'm not sure.

Some low-carb protein supplements kinda keep you going as well. Mix 'em with some low fat milk and you're at about 400 calories and that really does keep you kinda satisfied for a while. I find sometimes that I forget to eat when I'm good about drinking 3 a day (I'm trying to gain weight myself).

Good luck!

david

[HEyHEY]

9. I folded - went across the street and had a ceasar salad

[JVS]

11. Did you wash it down with several pints of beer?

[JVS]

12. And speaking of beer, look what might be coming to my home-town

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=2747751&mesg_id=2747751

[HEyHEY]

23. Beer milkshakes!

[b...]

13. THE FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO...

is disregard all dieting information random people on a website give you.

go to a doctor and figure out the best way for you to get in shape/lose weight

only you know your body

otherwise i hear the all frozen yogurt diet works really well for a couple of weeks.

[the Princess]

14. I am in shape

Round is a shape! :)

[crispini]

15. Everything you ate is waaaaay high carb

and is going to digest seriously fast. Eat more lowfat meat and vegetables and you will be more satisfied.

[kilgore65]

16. Please, forget about dieting...

... instead, check out Spinning if your gym offers it. In 2001-2002, I took off 60 pounds - 2+ pounds a week... And you can eat pretty much any damn thing you want. In order to lost weight, you MUST raise your metabolism. You can't do enough jogging or dancing (aerobics) to do it effectively... Spinning is the only thing that works reliably, in my experience...

[redqueen]

18. How is aerobics less effective than spinning?

:shrug:

[JVS]

19. WTF is spinning?

[redqueen]

21. Stationary bike riding.

[immoderate]

20. Spinning? Not familiar.

--IMM

[Left Is Write]

25. Um...not all "aerobic" activity is "dancing."

Spinning IS an aerobic activity, but it certainly isn't for everyone.

In order to raise the metabolism, one must build and maintain lean muscle mass and reduce body fat. Spinning is only one of any number of effective ways to do so.

[redqueen]

17. It's a very sucky ripoff... I wouldn't do it.

I say eat normal foods, and just workout like crazy. Maybe you might consider doing that instead?

[Mrs_Beastman]

22. have popcorn...it will fill you up

or hard candy or that lipton cup of soup packets