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help getting healthy and fit
i am having a really hard time with weight. im overweight i need to do something about it for my health! i just dont know where to start. i stopped eating for a bit but was getting bad shakes and hunger pains. i know its wrong but i dont know what else to do please help!! i have been exersising tons i just need help with eating! i need to get fit and healthy! help please thanks.
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My idea for this post was to make a rule based post. Call it the healthy and fit algorithm. In the most general sense, an algorithm is a set of detailed instructions which results in a predictable end result.
Follow them consistently and you’ll be well on your way to getting in shape!
Remember: Getting in shape is about 3 things. Eating right. Exercising. And doing those two things consistently! Of course, that’s easier said than done but it’s the truth. Getting into shape is not rocket science!
Let’s get right into it.
Food:
1. Eat every 3-4 hours. By doing this you’ll keep your blood sugar stable which is the key and also turn your body into a fat burning machine. Think of your metabolism like a camp fire. If you don’t want a camp fire to burn out, you have to constantly add wood and logs to it.
2. Never let yourself get hungry! This serves many purposes. It keeps your blood sugar stable, keeps that fire burning, but also when you’re very hungry it’s extremely hard to make good decisions!
3. Eat only complex carbs. Refined and simple carbs will spike your blood sugar which is exactly what we don’t want. Eat whole wheat bread instead of white, whole wheat pasta instead of regular, brown rice instead of white, etc.
4. Eat lean proteins! Depending on your lifestyle stick with proteins like chicken, eggs, and fish. Beans, nuts, legumes, and lentils are also awesome choices.
5. Veggies! You can never have too many vegetables. I say everything in moderation. Even moderation. Not with veggies!
6. Fruit is nature’s candy. Eat fruit when you are craving something sweet. You’ll be amazed at how little you miss junk food!
7. Drink lots of water. No need to get obsessive but try to drink a glass of water with each meal, and in between every meal. Your body will love you for it.
8. Don’t eat 2-3 hours before bedtime. And if you must – make it a protein rich snack.
9. Don’t eat until you’re stuffed. Instead, eat until you’re satisfied. You should feel like you can exercise right after you eat.
10. Eat slowly. The best way to eat until you’re satisfied is to savor every bite. The slower you eat the more full you’ll feel. It takes 20 minutes for our brain to realize we’ve eaten. We don’t need nearly as much food as we think we do!
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the person below me is also correct, but i believe they forgot proper punctuation
just remember, being healthy =skinny. unhealthy = well, fat.
foods you should eat: oatmeal, peanut butter, learn turkey and chicken, fish, flax seeds, olive oil, low fat or non fat dairy products, dark chocolate, any type of nuts, whole grain bread/pasta (no other type of bread), sweet potatoes (no other type of potatoes), fruits, and vegetables.
organize a menu plan for the week, planning is so much easier than just grabbing the first thing you see in the fridge! mix and match.
basic menu:
Breakfast - Oatmeal with ground flax seeds. Banana. Cup of Green Tea. Skim or Low Fat Milk.
Breakfast Snack - 1 Piece of Dark chocolate, 1 cup of strawberries.
Lunch - Turkey Whole Grain Wrap with Low Fat Swiss Cheese, Cucumbers, Lettuce/Spinach, Tomatoes, etc. 1 Apple. 1 cup of skim or low fat milk.
Afternoon Snack - Carrot Sticks and Hummus. Slice of whole grain bread.
Dinner - Baked Chicken, Steamed brown rice, 1/2 plate of vegetables. 1 cup of milk.
you can mix it up a bit as well - and you don't have to follow the exact plan. if you don't have access to this - work with what you have and ask yourself - is this really healthy? what is it going to do for me?
stay hydrated through the day. drink at least 2.2 liters of water.
also exercise. try walking around the block a few times for an easy workout!
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Not eating isn't going to help you you've got to eat
your body needs fuel just like a car needs gas otherwise it won't go you need to drink otherwise you'll become weak and dehydrated eat healther foods
and don't eat as much junk food seeing as it's not good for you eat vegetables fruits and drink plenty of water so it flushes out your system also exercise
it won't be easy to loose weight but if you to loose
it bad enough you'll do whatever it takes to make that happen get motivated and believe in yourself be confident(:
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