Good afternoon, I’m 20 years old and I am seriously over weight and I need help to change that. My curent weight is 272 and my weight goal is 170. I have tried many diets and gyms but I guess I never stick long enough to see results in the past years my lowest weight was 240.
The reason why I gain weight easily is that I eat my emotions out. So when I’m down I eat which I need help changing. Also I feel like my weight stops me from being myself I have a few friends and I feel if I was skinnier I would have more friends and enjoy more.
Please help me find diets or routines that can help me
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Hi! I am a lot older than you, but have the same problem. I would love to see you conquer this, so that you dont have a lifetime struggle like I have had. I am 48. Any time you need someone to "listen" to you, I can do that and provide encouragement. Hang in there, kiddo....we can do this!
You have to deal with your emotions first. What are they about? Why do they come? What makes you feel better? What are you eating? Empty the fridge and pantry, and stock up on fruits and vegetables. But don't buy a lot of groceries. Only for a day or two. That way you don't have an excuse and have to go walk through the market.
Of course, change your view on sodas if you do drink. Limit them. Try bottled water with electrolytes.
As far as the gym goes...take it one step at a time. Just remember that as far as exercising goes it's a lifelong deal. There are some days where you just DO NOT want to exercise. Push through the moment and get in the gym. Settle for 5 minutes on cardio (bike, treadmill, etc), then one set of about 10 reps each for every body part. I do one exercise each for arms, back, chest, legs, and just recently started in on abs.
One thing I do know from experience...a little at first always goes a long ways. They key is persistency.
They always say either journal what you eat so it’s more conscious eating and or set a timer so your body has time to know it’s not hungry or you get distracted by other things. Also you could try and replace it with another comforting habit or a fidget cube to keep your hands busy. Good luck.
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