Recently I’ve noticed that I’m becoming drastically out of shape. I’m a freshmen in college and this first semester hasn’t really been good to me for working out. Iv been engrossed with my studying, and eating at obscure hours. My sleep schedule is also whacked out. I know all these contribute to this and il try to fix that, but now I’ve gained all this weight, i don’t know how to lose it. I normally work out just to stay in shape, but now, I have no idea what kind of work outs I have to do. I’m trying to eat healthy now too, so I’d like to find a good diet I can have during this. If anyone can help me figure out a routine, workout schedule and diet to lose this weight and get back in shape, I would be veryy grateful. I’m normally about 160 or around there but now I’m 185. I’m pretty slim as well. Thanks!
There are many things you can do. Even though there really is no magic answer to weight loss. and there is no secret solution, no mystery, simple things you do can help tremendously. Eat a healthy diet of about 1500 calories a day – you do need to learn to count calories to some degree, and there are tons of sites that will help you with that, as well as the labels on foods. Start keeping a record everyday of what you eat, because we all usually tend to consume more calories than we think we do. Eliminate ALL junk food, sodas, pop, sweets, fried foods, fast foods, fruit juices, and processed foods. Everyday eat fruit, veggies, a few nuts, lean meat and fish, whole grain breads and cereals, low fat dairy products. The many meal replacement products on the market can be a good tool to help you get started on a better eating plan. Use them in the first week or two if you like to replace one meal a day. Make sure you get one that has a good protein content. Special K makes a protein shake and the Glucerna shakes have higher protein content. Go for a brisk 45 minute walk twice a day if you can, everyday. Climb lots of stairs. Drink plenty of water. If at all possible start a weight lifting/strength training program at a gym and get some instruction from the gym trainer. It will work. Here are a few sites that may help.http://www.myfitnesspal.com/http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie…http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workout…http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/ho…http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/wotw2.ht…