ryo
01-06-2005, 05:39 AM
Hello.
I need help with weight loss planning but im on a budget and cannot buy any equipment that i don't already own or pills. And as for changing diet i live with 4 other people so the menu is limited considering junk food is cheaper that health food. Right now as for exercise i have a weight bench with about 270lbs in free weights, also i live in a safe neighborhood so walking is possible. any suggestions on what i can do with what i have. im 21 years old, male, 6'2, and weigh around 350 to 400 lbs.
I need help with weight loss planning but im on a budget and cannot buy any equipment that i don't already own or pills. And as for changing diet i live with 4 other people so the menu is limited considering junk food is cheaper that health food. Right now as for exercise i have a weight bench with about 270lbs in free weights, also i live in a safe neighborhood so walking is possible. any suggestions on what i can do with what i have. im 21 years old, male, 6'2, and weigh around 350 to 400 lbs.
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Terranne
01-06-2005, 11:09 AM
Slimfast is relatively cheap when you consider that you're replacing 2 meals a day with it, other then that you should be taking a multi vitamin anyways and as for exercise...anything is probably more then you're doing now so start by walking around the block, going ice skating at a public rink, do aerobics off the tv, do sit ups...there's plenty of exercise that you can do on your own, you don't need a gym or expensive exercise equimpment that's just an excuse. Maybe a friend has a treadmill or and exercise bike? Good luck :)
ryo
01-06-2005, 12:47 PM
Thanks for the advice, never actuly thought about slimfast. now i just have to work around my love for food heh.
Melodius1
01-06-2005, 02:27 PM
Hi, have you heard about the supermarket diet. Frozen diet entrees such as Lean Cuisine etc. They usually average about $2.97 per entree (still cheaper than any fast food meal) all you do is have one for lunch and one for dinner with extra servings of veggies or salads, for breakfast I have cereal with skim milk and fruit. This is very inexpensive and easy on the pockets try it it might help. I was successful in losing 30 lbs this way over a 2 month period.
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~Summer~
01-06-2005, 05:08 PM
I don't know why everyone seems to think health food is expensive- it really is cheaper than junk food. 1 head of lettuce will probably only run you a dollar & you can probley get a pack of 4-5 chicken breasts for somewhere around 5-6 bucks. That right there could make you some salads & chicken meals that would last a few days. Chicken is pretty lean, so I would really consider it very healthy for you. Cans of tuna also are on sale quite a bit, and is rather inexpensive.
If you factor in a few healthy frozen meals it will probably run you about 6 bucks or more a day. But if you do some shopping and total the cost of a few items that will last anywhere from 3-4 days, it really ends up being cheaper than an pre-made meals.
Also, if you ever grab a burger for lunch (because we all know how cheap those 1 dollar menus can be) - think twice & order a salad instead...you would really be surprised to know how many whopping calories are in a tiny cheese burger...just go to any fast food resturants website (they have the calorie totals for everything) & total up the calories for the meal you ate the last time you were there- it's amazing no matter how small the meal may seem...and if you total the whole amount of everything you ate & drank that day, it wouldn't surprise me if you broke the 2,000 calorie mark.
Calorie counting is pretty much a MUST when trying to loose weight, it can make a huge difference, trust me! You can't just estimate, you really need to write everything down & measure your portions. Because in order to loose some of that fat, you must creat a calorie deficit- otherwise you will maintain you current weight, or gain if you start consuming more calories than usual. There's no way to really know, unless you are keeping track of your intake.
Also, look for calorie charts on the internet & figure out what negative calories are. Some foods take more energy to break down, so you're actually reducing calories by eating them! (Mostly vegtables). And I'm betting that if you do your own grocery shopping & buy lost of fruits & veggies you won't have to worry about your room mates breaking in to them!
If you factor in a few healthy frozen meals it will probably run you about 6 bucks or more a day. But if you do some shopping and total the cost of a few items that will last anywhere from 3-4 days, it really ends up being cheaper than an pre-made meals.
Also, if you ever grab a burger for lunch (because we all know how cheap those 1 dollar menus can be) - think twice & order a salad instead...you would really be surprised to know how many whopping calories are in a tiny cheese burger...just go to any fast food resturants website (they have the calorie totals for everything) & total up the calories for the meal you ate the last time you were there- it's amazing no matter how small the meal may seem...and if you total the whole amount of everything you ate & drank that day, it wouldn't surprise me if you broke the 2,000 calorie mark.
Calorie counting is pretty much a MUST when trying to loose weight, it can make a huge difference, trust me! You can't just estimate, you really need to write everything down & measure your portions. Because in order to loose some of that fat, you must creat a calorie deficit- otherwise you will maintain you current weight, or gain if you start consuming more calories than usual. There's no way to really know, unless you are keeping track of your intake.
Also, look for calorie charts on the internet & figure out what negative calories are. Some foods take more energy to break down, so you're actually reducing calories by eating them! (Mostly vegtables). And I'm betting that if you do your own grocery shopping & buy lost of fruits & veggies you won't have to worry about your room mates breaking in to them!
ryo
01-06-2005, 11:55 PM
Thank you all for your help. Gives a good feeling intside to know there is a place i can talk to people and they understand and can help with my problem. again thank you all.
Lenin
01-07-2005, 10:00 AM
The way I look at it LESS FOOD is far cheaper than MORE FOOD.
That concept is ALL that's required for successful dieting. The idea that we need expensive drugs, expensive food supplements, espensive equipment, and expensive books to eat less is really a triumph of modern advertising!
That concept is ALL that's required for successful dieting. The idea that we need expensive drugs, expensive food supplements, espensive equipment, and expensive books to eat less is really a triumph of modern advertising!
auntjudyg
01-07-2005, 10:36 AM
ryo, What kind of junk food are your eating now? Are you all going out for fast food? Ordering in pizza? Buying pre-prepared stuff at the grocery? Chips, sweets, etc.?
Do you cook at all?
Do you cook at all?
Jess75
01-07-2005, 02:43 PM
Yah but when your buying fresh fruits and veggies very often because of the "5 a day" slogan, heath, weight maintenece or weight loss, then that's where the expensive aspect comes in. Fruits and veggies also go bad fast, so IMO, that's where healthy eating becomes more expensive, not to mention how frutis and veggies don't keep you full for very long like high fat high carb snacks and meals do. I used to eat junk, and now that I eat healthier, I noticed a big increase in my grocery bill so I guess it boils down to how many fruits and veggies one consumes, cause THAT does jack up the price on a WEEKLY basis. But I agree with Lenin that if you eat less you'll pay less, but probably break even since diet food (especially fruits and veg) is always needed and doesn't keep you filled.
justanothagirl
01-07-2005, 03:06 PM
Also, look for calorie charts on the internet & figure out what negative calories are. Some foods take more energy to break down, so you're actually reducing calories by eating them! (Mostly vegtables). And I'm betting that if you do your own grocery shopping & buy lost of fruits & veggies you won't have to worry about your room mates breaking in to them!
You don't really believe that do you? It says even pineapples are negative calories. These foods may take more energy to burn than other foods, but I don't think it will turn the foods actually into negative calories. It will only reduce the calories of the foods (so not -50 kcal intake or whatever but instead of 80 kcal you're getting in maybe 60 kcal).
You don't really believe that do you? It says even pineapples are negative calories. These foods may take more energy to burn than other foods, but I don't think it will turn the foods actually into negative calories. It will only reduce the calories of the foods (so not -50 kcal intake or whatever but instead of 80 kcal you're getting in maybe 60 kcal).
jmkuhn
01-08-2005, 02:02 AM
Low budget diets aren't bad...I had that when I was younger..What I did was I'd cut everything I ate in half...and say if what was served was(since there are 4 people living with you Im assuming you have to eat was is cooked...)fried chicken and french fries(dieters worst enemy)...you could ask to keep your chicken on the side so you could prepare it yourself...one of my favorite chicken dishes cheaply prepared is you take an onion and take some pam or butter or margerine and cook the onions until they are clear, add your chicken and cook it until it is browned almost burned and then add a little water..it makes a tasty sauce...boneless chicken is good..and instead of fries you can dig for something less fattening such as a couple of pieces of toast or a salad or a canned vegetable..or even a baked potatoe...or if you have something that is cooked such as spaghetti and garlic toast...take what you would normally eat...and cut it in half...and walking is an awesome exercise...walk for 30 minutes....gradually build speed until you are running...gaining the speed could take a couple of months at the activity...but its great cardio...then you have the weights...do 20-30 minutes of the weights...or if you have stairs...even it is only 2 or 3 leading to your house go up and down with the weights...or create some sort of obstacle in your back yard...IE...running from the back door to the back fence , do 20 jumping jacks..breathe for 5 minutes and run back to the back door...be creative with it...if its something you truely believe you want to do...and enjoy doing...you'll find creative ways to make dieting work for you! =)