im over weight or at least i feel i am. whats a full proof way to lose weight when i so busy all the time with school and such. i mean every morning i get up don't eat b-fast (don't have time) eat lunch sometimes and when i get home i eat at least two bowls of kix and continue to eat little things until im ready to go to sleep. then my day starts over. i can't go on like this i need some help. are there special snacks or pills i can take to give me a head start.
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Eat breakfast.  Not right away, but wake up early, exercise for a bit, then eat an hour after you have woken up.  That way, you give your metabolism a jump start.  Go to work.  HAve a midmorning snack.   Then have lunch.  Then have a afternoon snack.  Then have dinner.  Then have a small but healthy desert.  Make sure your snacks are something healthy and not full of fat(peanutbutter and crackers, cheese, fruit, yogurt, lowfat cottage cheese, veggies...those are some of my favorites).  The idea is to eat more frequently, but healthier and less at each meal.  Don't pic out.  You shouldn't eat because you are bored and you shouldn't eat until you are full.  You should only eat until you are satisfied.  Drink lots of water.  Most people eat because they think they are hungry, but they really have such a weak thirst reflex that their body doesn't know how to interpret thirst so they eat.  If you follow this plan and you are still hungy, try drinking a big glass of water.  You should lose weight.  Good luck!
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I have answered 1 of your questions b 4 n once again I can completely relate. The thing is that no matter how much I eat it just seems to be that I don't gain weight, so I don't know much about gettin fat, but people always say if I keep eatin the way I do I will be. When it gets to that point, or even close try to eat a little healthier and better. Also like you I eat comfort food whenever I'm feeling a little down. The thing is not to overdo it. Fat, skinny, big or little, that is not healthy. But once again just feel good and confident about how you look. In your eyes you should be the best looking thing on this Earth. Overall I jus hope that you don't feel to bad about your appearance. Plus get your prom dress altered a little if you do put on a pound or 2. But once again don't overdo it. Hope this helps, and good luck at the prom :)
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Sounds to me that your satiety signals are messed up.  Those are the signals your brain gives to tell you when you need to stop eating and that you're full.  I would recommend trying to eat something less saturated.  Try sandwhiches to get some initital weight off.  Exercise, walking is best when you are really overweight or swimming so you won't put extra pressure on your joints.  Then increase the exercise and eat.  Eating is great when you're working out, but make sure you get the right vitamins!  Lift weights too!  Good luck!
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For a diet to lose a lot of poundage, you may want to consider organic foods. Most food in america has additives that are put in to actually make you feel hungry and eat more, they zap your energy so you dont want to exersize and some of the chemicals (contrary to what they tell you) are addictive. It has been proven that diet colas make you feel hungrier and change the way your body processes food. Organic is a bit more expensive, BUT, you will see the cost go down considerably after 3 days(I had a problem with this at first because I was so broke I could not afford a place to live, but realised in the long run, I was spending WAY less money). It is much more filling. In fact, you can only eat 1/3 of what you normally eat because it does not have those chemicals added to it.No chips, no colas, no diet pills(they also make you a bit hungry- you lose the weight slower, so you have to keep buying the product) You have to cook, dont eat out except on rare occasions. Also, when you do cook organic you are likly to cook too much. you are used to the amount that you were able to eat, use a smaller plate then what you are used to. Eat that and wait 20 minutes, if you still feel TRUE hunger, then you can eat another 1/2 bowl.\nLocal grocery store carry organic now, but they are pricy. There are many smaller chains that carry organic without that much of a price differance. Also, try your local asian mart for the veggies. Most veggies and fruits that come out of Japan have little to no additives or pesticides that can react funny with your metabolism. \nOh, I almost forgot. wake up earlier and sit in direct sunlight (without your sunglasses) for 15 minutes. Sunlight increases your metabolism, and morning sunlight is 4x more potent that any other time of day.\nI hope this helps a bit, it worked wonders for my family.
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Identify when you get up, when you go to bed, the number of calories you are eating and divide it up through the day.\n\nFor example, if you are waking at 6am and going to bed at 10pm and eating a 2000 calorie diet, that would be a 16 hour day.  Techinically it would be 120 calories and hour for that 16 hour day.  \n\nI would think you would want a larger meal to start your day to break your fast from over night.  A good sturdy breakfast of fiber and protein to jump start your metabolism for the day of about 500 calories or so.\n\nA midmorning snack of dried fruit and nuts about 2-3 hours later, followed by a reasonable sized lunch 2-3 hours later.  A midafternoon snack around 2:30-3pm again of dried fruit, nuts, fresh fruit, etc would be good.  \n\nLastly, a fairly light meal in the evening (nothing heavy, say a salad, soup, etc) would be best.  A snack 2-3 hours later would be good... high protein/fiber to get you through the night, but low in fat.\n\nWork out what good foods to eat with the calories you need to ingest for the day divided by the number of meals you want to eat will by the hours you are sleeping will get you how much you need to eat and how often so you don't overdo it.
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First off, if you need to lose weight, you sould look into activities that you can engage yourself in.  Sweating yourself off will help you lose weight more than having a healthier diet.  Choosing what you eat will support your weight-loss regimen further, though.\n\nOnce you've signed up for some great workout/exercises, try to rid your pantry off of any junk food and replace them with high-fiber foods (i.e. fruits and vegetables) that will make you easily feel full without adding on that much calories.  There are some "fun" snacks out there that can give you the satisfaction of having a bag of chips minus the fats - such as whole-grain snacks (i.e. Sun Chips) - but be careful of the salt/sodium content as this is notorious for water retention (added weight).\n\nYou are basically looking into an entire lifestyle change - one that you will be able to commit to for ... well, forever.  So think long and hard about this and have an expert help you lay out the ground work (i.e. a fitness instructor and nutrionist).\n\nLastly, and this may sound strange, but try to take 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil every night or have a constant supply of hot green tea during meals.  Both have been proven to promote faster metabolism in a healthy, realistic way; which means in a slow but steady manner.  Try to read more about these online or, better yet, talk to your nutritionist first.\n\nAs a moral booster, remind yourself that you are doing this not just to lose weight, but because you want to invest on a longer, happier life - the looking good part will just be a great trade-off you get from treating yourself really good.\n\nAll the best as you embark on this journey for a healthier you!
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I always weigh first thing in the morning on Sunday mornings. ... Well, fourth thing. I always use the bathroom, brush my teeth, and get down to just a t-shirt and my underwear before weighing. ... This is the time of day when you won't have eating and drinking counting against you. And it is always good to weigh in the same clothes (or nothing if you prefer). You don't want to suddenly gain 3 pounds one morning just because you have on your cozy fluffy pajamas.\n\nI got a lot of great tips at www.tbfinc.com . Unfortunately, their free membership offer is over. Several of the tips could be considered "common sense" ... stuff like not to eat stuff with a lot of sugar or calories. Other tips that were new ideas to me included to do your workout before a meal instead of after, like in the mornings before breakfast. If you work out too soon after eating, you are only using up what you just put into your body. Work out a while before meal time, and your body will use what it already had stored from previous meals. Another was to eat until you are just satisfied - not full. Your stomach will get smaller and it will take less food to fill it. \n\nOf course, I am guessing that you have already heard that it is best to eat several small meals throughout the day. And there will always be those fads like the no carb diets. I believe in the "everything in moderation" theory. Everything can be good or bad for you depending on how much you eat.\n\nI have had some successful dieting ventures in my days. I need to work out a new plan though because my old ones don't work with my current school and work schedules. Still, they may help you. Here are some things I was doing at a time when I was loosing 2-5 pounds a week:\n\nChoose a time a few hours before bed time. After that time, allow yourself only healthy foods. For example, after 4pm I would only allow myself about 2 ounces of lean meat, one piece of fresh fruit, and all the vegetables I wanted. I tried to just eat vegetables, but if I simply wasn't in the mood I would allow myself fruit or meat. I also only allowed myself to drink water after this time. ... If I really needed something with some flavor in it, I would squeeze the juice of a lemon into my water or make some tea. \n\nAnd if I had a craving for junk food after lunch time, I would try to wait and see if it passed. If in the morning I still had a strong craving for junk food, I would have it with my breakfast the next morning. (I can't tell you how many times I started the day with a chocolate cupcake, peanut butter, and a cup of milk and still lost weight!) I could usually keep the cravings for junk food down by making sure I had something sweet in the day. Most mornings I would have strawberry banana juice, a banana shake, or pancakes with light syrup for breakfast. (tip: I made my banana shakes by letting bananas get VERY ripe, freezing them, then putting them in the blender with low-fat milk. It was usually naturally sweet enough that I didn't need much, if any sugar. ... Bananas that weren't so ripe required a lot of sugar.)\n\nThere are some other things that I think are good tips even though I have gotten a lot of negative responses from others. One of them is to keep a few packs of gum handy... minty, cinnamon, and something sweet. It seems like chewing a piece of gum sometimes cuts back on cravings when it isn't a good time for me to eat. And you probably also already know about stuff like getting enough sleep, brushing your teeth, bathing on a daily basis, etc... (hey, you asked for health tips!) And don't forget to get some fresh air and sunshine on a daily basis (or as close to it as the weather will permit) \n\nI hope this helps some.
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I lost 143 lbs over 7 years ago and have kept it off-and I did it all naturally-no medical intervention! Since I was so overweight all I could do was walk. Forget about hardcore exercise! You need to take a 30min walk every night. Walk as fast as you can handle and move those arms! As far as food, all I did was cut out all fast food, junk food (snacks), soda and juice. Drink only water and unsweetened tea but mainly water!ALOT OF IT! Eat 5-6 times per day but very small meals. For instance here is a typical day back then for me: 6am-1 pack oatmeal and cup hot green tea. 9am- fat free cottage cheese and diced apple 12pm-chicken breast with salsa on top and piece whole grain bread 3pm-very small handful of almonds and raisins 6pm-chicken breast and small side salad with only lettuce tomatoes carrots and a fat free italian dressing. DRINK WATER THRU OUT THE DAY. If your anything like me I used to HATE water but as I made myself drink it- my body craved it! Still does! I am very proud of you for wanting to do this! As you begin to lose weight and fell better you will naturally start to change up your exercise routine as well-you will want the challenge as you begin to feel healthy and strong! At 31 years old now I feel healthier, sexier, and happier than I have ever felt in my whole life and let me tell you... I LOOK GREAT! GOOD LUCK- YOU CAN DO IT!
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First of all, you are not eating enough.  I know it sounds controversial to eat when you are trying to lose weight, but when you only eat once a day your metabolism slows down and your body goes into "self-starvation" mode.  It basically tells itself to store whatever food you DO eat as fat--it is a defense mechanism in case you really are starving.  You should be eating several small meals (approx. 300-400 calories each) about every 3-4 hours.  This will keep you from binging when you finally sit down and eat something.  (Notice I said "sit down"...take the time to enjoy your meals)  Eat a mixture of complex carbohydrates (WHOLE GRAIN bread, cereal or pasta), protein (lean meat, eggs, or dairy), and a little healthy fat (a handful of almonds, some olive oil or Peanut butter) to keep you satisfied and fuller longer. I healthy diet isn't rocket science.  Fill yourself up on fruits, vegetables, and grains so that you dont feel the need to binge and eat fatty cakes, and cookies etc...\n\nAs a mother I am sure you are active with your kids--keep being active!!  All activity burns calories, whether you are on a treadmill or running around with the kids.
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I also eat only one meal per day. I see to it that I get a big breakfast in (usually a big bowl of cereal), and that usually keeps me full until mid-afternoon. Then, I eat an apple or some oatmeal, and I'm fine until the evening. I believe in only eating when hunger strikes, and this has been a very good method to lose weight (although it wasn't my intention).\n\nSome people say that you're supposed to eat every 3 hours to keep your metabolism running, but I just don't believe in that. I've tried that, and I actually put on weight. So, I agree with you that one meal a day can completely suffice. Everyone needs to find their own eating pattern, and I guess this system of eating once a day works very well for both of us! I also feel that I have more energy and that my nutrition has shifted in the healthy direction. I also feel that I can enjoy food more because by the time I eat, I've worked up a full appetite. \n\nIf this way of eating is best for you, then don't let anyone tell you it's not. People have also been telling me that the way I eat isn't healthy, but I just don't see the point of stuffing myself with food when I'm not hungry! I'm at a normal weight and am keeping my weight ever since I started eating like that. Also, you're right in saying that eating larger meals throughout the day just weighs the body down and makes you feel tired. This is also one of the reasons why I refrain from eating large meals in the daytime.
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I am in the same predicament you are in. My doctor is telling me stuff I already know and i have no will power. like tonight i ate 3 bags of m&ms and a king sized twix but i will start tomorrow a new and try not to eat that crap.  what I do is excersice with a friend always because if I didnt i would do it. Its motivation. and I use a smaller plate so it can look full for the eyes and when I cook I only cook enough for 1 serving so when I want some more its none so I have to drink water to get full. Yeah, sometimes I dont always follow my rules but I wake up everyday and try again and harder. I havent weighed myself in a while because when i do and see that I have lost weight, my mind goes " what are you doing? lets eat more" and i gain it back but the best thing is to Wake up everyday and start brand new each day. if you break a day, its ok, try again. What I have learned is to not stop eating what you eat(as long if its not too much junk)just eat less of it. and excercise like crazy. oh, I also have been eating alot of fruits. I really dont like all the fruit thats available to me locally but i eat what i like apples, oranges, grapes, watermelon, strawberries, i just eat a different one a day.its called food rotating. Lucky with my job, one of my clients love to walk so 2 days out the week i have a good walk and my other client has to excercise more, so i motivate her by excercising with her and get strength training incorparated into those days. oh, i try to eat at least 6 times a day. breakfast lunch and dinner and 3 snacks but i dont always succeed, but i am losing weight, something i am doing is right because i can feel it in my feet and legs and sides where my bra is. hey, if you want a person to talk to about your days to give you motivation to keep trying im here for you sweety. so good luck. if you want to eat fast foods, try nuggets instead of burgers. and eat tacos. the whole point is to burn more calories than  you eat. good luck.
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I delivered my fifth child November 29th, 2005.  I was 195 pounds at the time, after having the baby I was very determined to get back into my size 4/6 clothing, so I started eating every 2 hours, to speed up my metabolism, then I incorporated a 30 minute workout tape into my day.  The weight came off at a very steady pace, 1-3 pounds a week.  I'm now a size 8 and weigh 141 pounds.  I believe more weight would have came off on a weekly basis, if I were only able to get more sleep, I was averaging 2-3 maybe 4 ( if I was lucky)- hours of sleep a night. Try this and see if it works for you.  Eat every 2 hours- healthy for the most part- I mean, feel free to have the equivalent of 2 cookies a day, if you can't contain yourself, and when you eat your meals- eat them on a small plate.  That way you can control your portions.  If you have bad cravings in between eatings- then chew a piece of peppermint gum, or suck on a minty cough drop...also try drinking water.  Sometimes your body thinks it's hungry, when actually, it's thirsty.  So drink water when you get hungry and wait 20 min. for your body to take it all in, and see if you're still hungry, if you are, then eat.\nTo recap:  Eat every two hours (something healthy)- this includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eat dinner on a small plate and make sure you have lots of veggies on it, no food after 7pm, and 30 min. of exercise a day- minimum.\n Here's An example of what I eat in a day:\n\nBreakfast:  a bowl of whole grain cereal with Silk Soymilk, and an orange or apple.\n\nSnack: (2 hours later)- Fruit, one serving size of crackers...\n\nLunch:(2 hours later)- a healthy salade, maybe a sandwich...\n\nSnack: (2 hours later)- 2 graham crackers, milk...then \n\nDinner: (2 hours later)- whatever I make for the kids- just more veggies on my plate...and on a small plate.  \n\nA third snack is optional, but no food after 7pm.  It really works.  You'll lose so much weight, and you won't feel starved.
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i weigh the same but you're like half a foot taller. i would just say to eat whatever u feel like eating.. dont restrict yourself from anything but remember to keep it healthy. PLZ dont take the advice of those saying u must eat  tons of junk food and not execize because it makes your situation worse. if u do, you'll regret it later on. trust me im going to thru the same thing and its working for me. good luck and i hope u recover. =)
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Well my first suggestion would be to exercise.  Walking is an excellent way to start.  I would say to keep doing that.  I agree with one of the earlier answers to join the YMCA.  I belong there and have made many friends.  It helps to keep me motivated.  That being said, it sounds like you are an emotional eater.  ME TOO!!!  When I am upset, when I am happy, when I am depressed, when something good happens, when something bad happens etc.....  I use food to fix all issues and celebrate the good one.  \n\nSo I joined LA weight loss.  I love them.  I am only saying that as a suggestion.  But I will tell you what they taught me.  \n\nFirst and most important is journaling.  Write down everything you eat and be sure to include portion sizes.  \n\nNext I would concentrate on portion sizes.  Keep track of how much of each thing you eat.   Now you have a starting point to where you can start to make smaller portions and healthier choices.  \n\nIf you don't already, start eating more fruits, veggies and lean proteins.  Grill your chicken, steam your veggies and loose the fast foods.  I love chinese and have had my share of depressed chinese eating but if you find yourself there, just have a smaller portion and fill up on water.  \n\nThat is the next important point.  Drink water and pleanty of it.  At least, if not more, 8-10 8oz. glasses a day.  Stay away from soda as it is empty calories and makes you dehydrated.  \n\nAnd keep your chin up.  It will not happen over night but it will happen.  I have on my refridgerator a list of all the reasons I am trying to lose weight and what my reward will be.  I am 10 lbs from my goal and my reward is getting my belly button peirced.  I have lost over 50 lbs so far.  If I can do it, so can you.\n\nIf you would like to email me you can.  My personal email is ejniver@hotmail.com\n\nElicia
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Sweetheart,\n\nFirst off, hats off to you for being brave and asking for advice to take care of yourself. It sounds like you're dealing with a lot and I'm so sorry you're unhappy. Your depression and overall stress about your situation may cause you to lose some of your appetite, because a lot of times, emotional problems can cause changes in eating habits, whether that's overeating or undereating. \n\nAnorexia nervosa has at its roots the obsessive desire to lose weight. Are you "dying to be thin"? How far would you go to lose weight? These are some questions to ask yourself to get a better grip on your own motivations. \n\nSometimes if we don't eat for a long time, we slowly lose the desire to eat and it can even be painful or uncomfortable to eat. A nutritionist online says that "people who are unused to eating often complain of discomfort after eating, due to stomach stasis." She further says that you should "seek medical attention quickly to rule out potentially serious medical problems or learn how to best manage her problem if it's not serious, and/or receive psychological help before the problems gets worse or she suffers from malnutrition." I think that's good advice. \n\nwww.eating-disorder.com is a great website that has a lot of helpful info. Also, I would recommend some great advice columns online. One is Go Ask Alice @ (http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/), and another is Dear Uncle Ezra (http://ezra.cornell.edu/). Both of these sites have wise counselors who have dealt a lot with eating disorders, and have answered lots of questions over the years about eating and body image. You can type into the search boxes on these sites "eating disorder" or "anorexia" and see the questions that they have answered in the past on these subjects. Teenadviceonline.com is also a wonderful website that deals with all kinds of family and body image issues, as well as other problems that teens face everyday. I know that these sites have helped me a lot over the years.\n\nWhether or not you are anorexic, I hope that you'll take care of yourself, and continue to seek help--that's the sign of a go-getter and a brave person. From someone who came from a family full of strife and all kinds of sad tragedies, and someone's who's dealt with depression for most of my life, I'm here to tell you that there IS hope, and things WILL get better. I have faith that even though you are dealing with a lot, you will become stronger for it and there will be a time when you will be able to come to terms with your family and your life. You'll be able to be at peace with yourself and will be healthier, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Don't give up, and keep on asking for help. \n\nOne of the best ways to take that first step in helping yourself is to just talk to someone. If you can't talk to your parents (which is completely OK!), a teacher, a private or school counselor, or just your friends will do wonders to make you feel better. You don't have to deal with things alone. Also, you don't have to be ashamed of your problems, whether or not you have an eating disorder. In life, we're all tested in different ways and it shows your courage that you would ask someone else for help. Remember that no matter how bad things are, you ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS have the power inside of yourself to help yourself. \n\nI wish you the best.
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With all the excercising you are doing, this should make it easy. When I was trying to lose weight, I cut down the portions that I was eating. Here are some things I followed. Eat 3 meals a day. I ate a scrambled egg, a piece of toast, a glass of skim milk or juice, and a nice fruit salad for breakfast. For other meals, I would use these portions to make my meals 3oz. of meat, 1 cup of veggies, 3 oz. of pasta, or 1TBLS of rice. There are many others too. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but with each meal, I would eat a nice size salad, some fruit, and some milk, juice, or water. I was actually surprised as to how much food I was eating. If you want more info, you can IM me: Shaggydoo0243\nI will be happy to give you more info.
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weight lose is a case to case situation. do not mess with the pills, please dont.  they will give you more down the road problems. loosing wieght is not easy, i agree. but here are a few ideas that if you stick with it, you will see results. i promise and if you dont, sue me.  here is what you do. control what and when you eat. eat three meals a day, simply right, dont snack when your hungry. eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. stay consistant with the times.  eat well rounded meals. touch in one day all of the food groups. light breakfast, heardy lunch and a simple dinner.  also excercise, something as simple as a walk around the park or through the neighborhood, will do just fine. and drink plenty of water. especially with you feel the urge to snack. if you do this, i promise you will see the wieght fall off. and... give it some time, dont expect results overnight.  let me know how it goes....