Chat about exercising and healthier eating.

[kiloyd]

My oldest is home from college and was telling me yesterday that jogging burns more calories than walking. But I hate jogging! wah!

My youngest is almost 7 and I've been hanging on to 8-10# since having him. My BMI is in the normal range, the high end of it, but normal range. So I don't "need" to lose weight but would really like to lose 5-10#.

My mom has wanted to lose 20# for years and years. I don't want to turn into that.

I walk 20-30 minutes most days. I'd really like to get walking 45 minutes at a fast pace. I have an exercise video I like but don't get motivated to do it.

My 12 yr old walks the neighbor's dogs nearly every day, about a mile. I'd like to get her more active as he's a little overweight.

As for food, I eat too much PB, natural so just peanuts and salt, but still I also like chocolate milk.

I eat a fair amount of vegetables, could definitely eat more. Trying to not eat as much bread or pasta.

A friend does Keto, I haven't read too much about it.

I think if I could just add more exercise to my day that might do it.

Thoughts? What do you know about better eating?

[marbles]

I really love couch 2 5k if you’re not into running, I think it eases you in pretty well. I kinda got stuck 5 weeks in, but I also found out I likely have asthma so treating that should do it. Anyways I never ran, never could run for longer than a mile at a time and didn’t like it, but C25K helped build up strength and stamina and now I love it. I can’t wait to get back to it.

[twoplustwo]

Originally Posted by kiloyd

M jogging burns more calories than walking.

Per minute or per mile? Yes, jogging burns more calories per minute for sure. It also builds more muscle which in turn will burn more calories at rest.
BUT I couldn't stick with anything I didn't at least like to do on some level. So there is the being able to do it commitment.


From what I understand true Keto can be dangerous if you do it right and most people out there doing it are not doing it right anyway so it doesn't matter.

What hasn't changed it losing weight slowly is the best way to KEEP the weight off. So I would find a healthy way to lose weight and that may look different for one person than another and follow that plan. The other thing that has shown to be effective in dieting is regardless of what plan you chose to use, some type of accountability greatly increases your chance of being successful - so I would find something that had that aspect.

MAybe you can find a diet and work out partner. Maybe you can start a challenge here or something.


Good luck. I gained a bit of weight since I had to give up running and walking (foot issues) and being exposed to so much junk this time of year (just now getting released to start walking again) and need to be motivated to eat right too. It's so hard and every time i hit my goal weight I say AND THIS TIME I AM KEEPING IT OFF and I do for awhile and then I'm not.

[Virginia]

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My approach to food and exercise has to be a little conventional, as I am a recovering anorexic. So my focus can’t be weight loss or I really could be tempted to relapse.

I also do best with a really strict and structured plan, if I have a specific health goal.

I thrived doing Beach Body’s 28 Day Fix. I want to do Whole 30. I try really hard to buy organic and eat unprocessed foods, but I personally am not crazy strict about it right now

The hardest part for ME is that DH is not emphasizing or prioritizing healthy eating and exercise right now. I don’t know how to have that conversation with him in a supportive way. I hate being the one who always had to initiate everything in our family (budgeting, house repairs, health, you name it).




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[Soliloquy]

Don't start running if you don't like it. Especially since you are much more likely to increase inflammation and joint problems with running as opposed to walking. If you enjoy walking, there are things you can do to increase muscle activation while walking.

If you have an exercise video you like, pick a time and just do it. Once it becomes a habit you'll be motivated. Therev are apps that help develop habits.

I like My Fitness Pal for tracking my food. It helps me stay balanced.

I'm not a fan of keto or IF, to put it mildly. I won't go into why unless you really want to know.

[kiloyd]

If I had a walking partner (ie a talking partner) I'd walk 3 miles a day! But timing is hard. And I know I should be using my arms when I walk but I don't, I have 1# weights I could carry.

What about eating habits? I need protein ideas. 7 years ago when pregnant I got into the habit of eating 2 spoonfuls of PB before bed and most nights still do it. That or a small cup of chocolate milk.

What are good things to eat when one is hungry but not a meal?

[Virginia]

Originally Posted by kiloyd

If I had a walking partner (ie a talking partner) I'd walk 3 miles a day! But timing is hard. And I know I should be using my arms when I walk but I don't, I have 1# weights I could carry.



What about eating habits? I need protein ideas. 7 years ago when pregnant I got into the habit of eating 2 spoonfuls of PB before bed and most nights still do it. That or a small cup of chocolate milk.



What are good things to eat when one is hungry but not a meal?

Greek yogurt with fruit or granola is a good source of protein, and easy.


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[kiloyd]

Originally Posted by Virginia

Greek yogurt with fruit or granola is a good source of protein, and easy.


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Is Greek yogurt the fluffy yogurt? I didn't like that a long time ago but will try it again.