Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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fat53
fat53
Posts: 4
Joined: 2009/04/22
United States
2009/05/01, 10:49 PM
Hello everyone. I have been working out all week with my new workout schedule. I love it. However, I cannot get myself to eat like I should. I don't eat alot. Just a snack here and there. Can anyone shed some light into what a person should do if they don't like alot of food items. I did get me a smoothie maker and some protein powder. Need help with the nutritional aspect of this. I don't like to eat, but remain fat at 53. I am 5ft 3in and weigh in at 160Ibs. I quit smoking about 7 months ago and put on 20Ibs. So I thought I would start exercising, work out are great. Food not so great. HELP:(
returnofplex
returnofplex
Posts: 801
Joined: 2007/10/26
United States
2009/05/02, 09:46 AM
Diet is the toughest aspect of fitness to conquer, but the most necessary for success. There were a lot of healthy things that I had to acclimate myself to by force. Over a time I began to accept and even like healthier choices.
So here's the deal:
Breakfast. YES. Not an option. Eat breakfast.
Count calories. Nobody like to, but you have to until you get a grip on proper diet. You'd probably do well with eating 1600-1800 a day right now with the exercise you are doing.
Reduce your carbohydrate intake, and up your protein. This means centering meals around a good protein source like fish,or chicken, or turkey breast. The carbs should be a side or an afterthought. Don't cut carbs completely, just reduce them to around 30% of your over-all calorie intake.
Take a peek in the nutrition forums for more specific advice on what types of food to be eating. There's a grocery list that's really helpful.