Hello, World!

[SodaMeltsMouse]

I just noticed that I posted this in the wrong place the first time!! ^__^;

 

Hello, I'm huge, and need help.

 

That probably wasn't a very good introduction, but it is true. The shape I'm in is round, I get winded walking up a hill, and I swear I make whale noises when I sleep... o.o

 

A bit more info: I'm officially in the worst shape of my life, I have a sit-down job as a sort-of telemarketer (The Enemy of Other People's Dinnertime), and my eating habits are appalling, but I am willing to fix this. I just have no idea where to start. Fixing my eating habits is probably the best place to start, but junk is just sooooooo tasty.

What's odd is that, even though I spend my work day staring at screens, and my breaks staring at other screens, all I want to do when I come home is stare at yet MORE screens: Netflix, video games, etc...

I wonder if there any exercises I can do while at my desk, since I work the later shift I already try to incorperate squats later on in the evening, but squatting in heels is never fun, and it only focuses on one area.

 

Also, as a rather pathetic side note, even my cat is huge...

[Cinda]

Hi welcome!

Good on you for taking the first step and joining the rebellion! I too need to work on my eating habits and hope to find the support around here to keep on track

I know some bits and bobs about diet and fitness (despite my relapse on to the jiggle train recently) so throw me a pm if you ever want to talk! Hoorah!

[insanity]

Just on what you have here, I would start with what you eat. Don't change it all at once, unless you're like me and just have to go cold turkey, just reduce/swap it out. Change a soda, for a flavored carbonated water, chips for carrots... etc. Use the junk food as a bit of a reward.

 

The best tip for me and reducing the junk food I eat, is to fill myself up on healthy food to the point I don't want to eat anymore.

 

If possible, just standing at your desk is great. I've raised my up and use a tall chair for sitting to give my legs a break, but if you're on a call maybe you could stand up and pace around for the duration of the call. Little things just to get you up and moving would be a good start.

 

Wander through these two and you can find some tips on meals, general weight loss, etc...

 

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/forum/131-general-diet-and-nutrition/

 

http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/forum/19-recipe-book/