xsarahx
Gold Member
I am really struggling.
I came home from uni and weighed myself this morning - 15 stone 2 lbs. Before I went to Australia at Christmas I was 14 stone 3 lbs, so I have put on almost 1 stone since then.
I've been thinking about all the issues I have...
Exercise: I don't exercise! I can't afford the gym. I did go out for a few walks on my own but got bored - even though I had books on tape/music. No one else in the flat wants to come. I have just bought an exercise bike. Luckily I am now slightly addicted to it! Most days I am doing 18 miles a day, lowest I will do is 6 miles a day. It only takes 20 minutes per 6 miles so I have no excuse. So, hopefully my exercisd problem is sorted!
Calories: I have been doing this diet since last April. I lost 3 1/2 stone (very proud of this!) on about 1000-1200 calories a day. However, the majority of this was done whilst living at home. I try to have the same amount of calories now, but actually am ending up too low. I think I need to stick with 1200.
Meals: I am fine with my meals. Have been getting a lot more fruit and veg in me. I don't have breakfast - but being a student, I generally lie in anyway, so my lunch is when I get up!
Bingeing: Oh God... where to start!? I now live above a Tesco - I have a perfect day calorie wise, will do really well, and then come up with an excuse to go to Tescos and also buy some junk and then ruin my day! I know my problem is that I get bored - not hungry. I have healthy snacks - I just feel the need to have crisps or chocolate! No idea how to stop this other than self control which I am seriously lacking in at the moment.
Alcohol: I drink too much. I am a student - average about 2 nights out a week, but can be from 1 to 4 really. And I get smashed. I don't do things lightly - I can't have a couple of drinks. I wish I could - it's a bit sad that I need to drink so much.
Calories earnt through exercise: I want to save these. I think I need to be sensible and eat 1400 calories on days that I do over 12 miles cycling This earns me about 500 extra calories. I get tempted to eat these though in the evening - I justify it as earning them but I should really just save them!
So.... If I can see these problems, why am I ignoring them?!
I really, really need some extra motivation. Any tips anyone? PLEASE!?!
I came home from uni and weighed myself this morning - 15 stone 2 lbs. Before I went to Australia at Christmas I was 14 stone 3 lbs, so I have put on almost 1 stone since then.
I've been thinking about all the issues I have...
Exercise: I don't exercise! I can't afford the gym. I did go out for a few walks on my own but got bored - even though I had books on tape/music. No one else in the flat wants to come. I have just bought an exercise bike. Luckily I am now slightly addicted to it! Most days I am doing 18 miles a day, lowest I will do is 6 miles a day. It only takes 20 minutes per 6 miles so I have no excuse. So, hopefully my exercisd problem is sorted!
Calories: I have been doing this diet since last April. I lost 3 1/2 stone (very proud of this!) on about 1000-1200 calories a day. However, the majority of this was done whilst living at home. I try to have the same amount of calories now, but actually am ending up too low. I think I need to stick with 1200.
Meals: I am fine with my meals. Have been getting a lot more fruit and veg in me. I don't have breakfast - but being a student, I generally lie in anyway, so my lunch is when I get up!
Bingeing: Oh God... where to start!? I now live above a Tesco - I have a perfect day calorie wise, will do really well, and then come up with an excuse to go to Tescos and also buy some junk and then ruin my day! I know my problem is that I get bored - not hungry. I have healthy snacks - I just feel the need to have crisps or chocolate! No idea how to stop this other than self control which I am seriously lacking in at the moment.
Alcohol: I drink too much. I am a student - average about 2 nights out a week, but can be from 1 to 4 really. And I get smashed. I don't do things lightly - I can't have a couple of drinks. I wish I could - it's a bit sad that I need to drink so much.
Calories earnt through exercise: I want to save these. I think I need to be sensible and eat 1400 calories on days that I do over 12 miles cycling This earns me about 500 extra calories. I get tempted to eat these though in the evening - I justify it as earning them but I should really just save them!
So.... If I can see these problems, why am I ignoring them?!
I really, really need some extra motivation. Any tips anyone? PLEASE!?!