Geezerpoop
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Mavster, if you only eat one meal per day then your metabolism is actually slowing down, like jntar suggested. Your body will realize it is not getting the energy is needs and thus will slow down the process of burning fuel. I am in no way an expert at this stuff but over the last 6 months I have lost about 50 pounds so I will just tell you what I did.
1) Change the way you eat - take it one healthy meal at a time...oatmeal and fruit is a solid breakfast for example with some orange juice. Eat smaller meals, and then pack a snack for in between your regular three meals. Aim for something healthy obviously. Avoid calories from beverages, try to stick to water, some types of juice like orange juice and apple juice, and milk.
Cut down on soda, beer, etc. I lack self-control with what I eat but I can control what I get in the grocery store, so keep a healthy mindset while shopping or getting food on the go.
2) Try to do something active near every day. Don't let the no-time excuse get you down. Make it a priority during the day like taking a dump or brushing your teeth. If you don't have a lot of time then do something high-intensity. Change up what you do, combine cardio (running, bike, elliptical machines if running isn't an option) with weight/resistance training. Start slow with everything you do...don't try to run too fast or too far at first because you are going to be sore and your body is getting used to the changes. Start with small amount of weights so that you can properly learn to do the exercises while controlling the weights and not straining yourself. Keep a log of what you do, and if you keep at it you will be surprised in the amount of progress you have made.
3) Keep the proper mindset. It is not just about losing weight, it is about boosting your energy and living a healthier mindset. Don't get on the scale every day. At most weight yourself once a week in the morning after going to the bathroom and before eating. Don't worry too much if you aren't seeing results immediately, or if results vary from week to week. Every morning your goal should be to get one day better, and hopefully most nights you can go to bed telling yourself that today you improved.
Again, if you are going to start into the exercise routine then start slow and don't try to go every day at first because you are going to be sore. Wait a few weeks after you hav estarted exercising to drastically change your diet, because your body will be going through enough changes. Weight loss is tough because you have to commit fully because it is a slow process, normally people safely lose 1-2 pounds a week.
The hardest part is getting started, no doubt about it. After a month or so and you start to see results (physically, on the scale, energy levels, ability to run, lift, ride, etc.) then your motivation will increase and you will want to continue to be successful.
I hope this is helpful, if you have any other questions feel free to PM me. I am not an expert by any means but I have been in your situation and I have done well thus far. Don't forget to reward yourself from time to time, it is okay to have snacks once in a while. If you don't it will drive you nuts!
1) Change the way you eat - take it one healthy meal at a time...oatmeal and fruit is a solid breakfast for example with some orange juice. Eat smaller meals, and then pack a snack for in between your regular three meals. Aim for something healthy obviously. Avoid calories from beverages, try to stick to water, some types of juice like orange juice and apple juice, and milk.
Cut down on soda, beer, etc. I lack self-control with what I eat but I can control what I get in the grocery store, so keep a healthy mindset while shopping or getting food on the go.
2) Try to do something active near every day. Don't let the no-time excuse get you down. Make it a priority during the day like taking a dump or brushing your teeth. If you don't have a lot of time then do something high-intensity. Change up what you do, combine cardio (running, bike, elliptical machines if running isn't an option) with weight/resistance training. Start slow with everything you do...don't try to run too fast or too far at first because you are going to be sore and your body is getting used to the changes. Start with small amount of weights so that you can properly learn to do the exercises while controlling the weights and not straining yourself. Keep a log of what you do, and if you keep at it you will be surprised in the amount of progress you have made.
3) Keep the proper mindset. It is not just about losing weight, it is about boosting your energy and living a healthier mindset. Don't get on the scale every day. At most weight yourself once a week in the morning after going to the bathroom and before eating. Don't worry too much if you aren't seeing results immediately, or if results vary from week to week. Every morning your goal should be to get one day better, and hopefully most nights you can go to bed telling yourself that today you improved.
Again, if you are going to start into the exercise routine then start slow and don't try to go every day at first because you are going to be sore. Wait a few weeks after you hav estarted exercising to drastically change your diet, because your body will be going through enough changes. Weight loss is tough because you have to commit fully because it is a slow process, normally people safely lose 1-2 pounds a week.
The hardest part is getting started, no doubt about it. After a month or so and you start to see results (physically, on the scale, energy levels, ability to run, lift, ride, etc.) then your motivation will increase and you will want to continue to be successful.
I hope this is helpful, if you have any other questions feel free to PM me. I am not an expert by any means but I have been in your situation and I have done well thus far. Don't forget to reward yourself from time to time, it is okay to have snacks once in a while. If you don't it will drive you nuts!
