What foods/exercises do you recommend adding/removing?

[DizzyDesii]

I’m not a breakfast person but for my first work break (around 9am) I’ll rotate on days between strawberries, bananas, and pineapples. I’ll consider buying some nuts but I doubt I’ll eat em much. I’ll likely try omelets on the weekends. For lunch (around 12n), I’ll rotate on days between beans, lightly salted tortilla chips/salsa, boiled shrimp and kettle popcorn. For dinner (around 6p), I’ll rotate on days between cabbage, grilled/baked Pork Chops, grilled/baked Chicken Breasts, Corn on the Cob, and Sweet Peas. I’ll try to drink 3-6 bottles of water a day throughout the day. I refuse to drink 9 a day again. I’m an idiot lmao.
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For exercises to start off with, I’ll probably do a few yoga stretches in the morning and i’ll likely bike 30 mins to an hour in the afternoons. After a while I want to get back into the gym and walking the track. I’ve also started sleeping a bit early again to get at least 7+ hours of sleep. Are there any foods, exercises or routines you’d recommend based off the above?
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Also, thank you for all the advice so far. I know i sound stubborn and picky af but i just wanted to state what i do and dont eat in hopes that some alternatives are provided. I will still take your recommendations and removals into consideration 🙏

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Dang im overwhelmed but very thankful for the tips. So today i learned that olive oil does not smell/taste like vinegar 😂 I guess i can start using that instead of canola/vegetable oil. I also need to google what dates and beets look like cause I don't know lol. I learned that corn is my greatest downfall. I've been eating it almost daily for 20+ years. I love it!! I gotta try to quit soda again (or at least 5 days a week lol). I can easily quit rice/bananas/popcorn/pork 💪

[NathanDavis]

you should get a jumping rope... and use it daily

it's incredibly cheap, and easy to go at it, all kinds of convenient... great for cardio, to burn calories as well as coordination

and I also think is great for discipline and determination because it's simple and it seems simple, easy and like it won't do anything... but after just a couple of minutes with it, you will feel that is actually a very good workout

I've been working with it for about two weeks now, after two long years of no sports... and I can already feel a great difference

the best thing about it is that I don't really need any plan of routine for it, I'll just get to it any time of the day I can, and I do it at least twice a day, could be 10, 20 or 30 minutes... as long as I use it daily, it will be a great exercise, always

[DizzyDesii]

Jump ropes were fun when i was a kid and had A cups lmao. Kinda hard when you're DD+ cause that jiggle sucks, regardless of a sports bra 🤣 But i’ll consider. We already have some. I just haven't picked one up in about 10 years. You make it sound good

[NathanDavis]

what about better sport bras? German engineering and stuff, lol

but yeah, maybe you can borrow my punching bag instead, I'll get you some gloves and we do some sparring... that would be a great cardio as well, don't let those puppies stop you!! haha, because they will jiggle anyway, whatever you do...

[DizzyDesii]

Dude i pay like $75 a bra. They support me well. But if i jump Rope? The boobs will bounce no matter the bra lmao. And yes i want to try kickboxing

[NathanDavis]

maybe try an Olympic swimmer's swimsuit... those things are like magic, lol

but for kickboxing, I can hook you up

[NathanDavis]

@DizzyDesii I'm ALMOST offended for the very first time here, at G@G... corn is the downfall of diet? whaT?

corn does not have many nutrients? whattt?

my body is 70% corn... and there's nothing wrong with that... lol

[DizzyDesii]

Oh so i can keep eating corn 🥵😍😍😍

[NathanDavis]

yes, especially corn on the cob... is very rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals as well

and then yes "starch" is a carb and you will find it in corn as well as many other foods, however... it should not be confused with cornstarch which is a very refined and processed by-product

[DizzyDesii]

Ohhh maybe many confuse it then

[Mehzmeh]

I keep telling you to cut out pork. It’s not good for any human consumption. I also cut out any chips or popcorn. Drink a shit load more water. And at least drink two cup of water when you wake up in the morning. It helps with energy, and getting rid of the bodily waste.

[DizzyDesii]

I knooow lol! But im only eatin pork like 2 days a weeeeek 🤣 The chips are lightly salted lol. I need it for m salsa 🥺 The popcorn is like whole grain with few calories. Damn you want me to go back to 9 bottles? Im struggling with 3-6 a day lol. I try to drink one bottle of water for my first break. One for my second break. And the rest when im off work. I can't drink much before work because i refuse to use any bathrooms outside of home. Im not trying to diet. Just tryin to eat a little healthier and get in shape lol

[Mehzmeh]

No, I am hoping you can have a healthier life. Lol. I promise you once you stop eating pork. You will feel healthier. It’s not about the salt intake. It’s about the oil the cook it with. And how it clogs you up. Okay, fine. You need one cup of water to wake up your body. And help get rid of toxins.

[talka20]

Yea he is right say no to pork at all costs... and you also are christain so bible says that too so that might motivate you/make u think more bout quitting

[DizzyDesii]

@mehzmeh Oh wow so should i stop using like Crisco vegetable/canola oil?
@talka20 The bible said no pork? I thought that was for jews

[Mehzmeh]

Yes! Use olive oil. It helps with the weight.

[talka20]

Yea the bible says no pork... and no drinking too

[DizzyDesii]

@talka20 i dont drink alcohol. And im not a jew so im gonna eat pork on occasion.
@mehzmeh Will olive oil make the foods smell/taste like vinegar? Because i will puke. I hate the smell of salad dressing type
Stuff and if i taste it, thats worse.

[Mehzmeh]

Most definitely not.

[jaybee281]

@talka20 Bro stop it - It's only in Islam and Judaism - There is none of that in Christianity whether we're talking about pork or drinking - especially drinking..
And @mehzmeh how is pork bad if she gets a lean cut like a tenderloin that has not been processed 60 times aka actual pork and uses olive oil or grills it? There is absolutely no way that's unhealthy

[talka20]

It is but issokay if u cannot accept

[Mehzmeh]

If you do the research. You can see that pork. Regardless of how it is processed isn’t good for human consumption. First any meat that has a natural worm in it is not good for you. Second. Any meat that kills your sex drive isn’t good for you. 3rd. Any animal that eats hoofed animal that eats other animals is not got for you. Fourth. Any animal that eats anything you put in front of it. Is not good for you. Just saying

[jaybee281]

@talka20 In your quran and according to your prophet it definitely is - If you have ever read the Bible - you'd know that not only there is not a single mention of not eating pork - But Jesus - The Christian God, I have to make that clear since that you sound so assertively ignorant - literally transformed water into wine (yes alcohol) so they'd all drink at a wedding - So stop spreading bs

[talka20]

Your logics are super illogical brother im sorry to say... leme just say bout very basic thing which is Jesus and God... Jesus is not Christain God... nowhere in bible Jesus claimed that he is God or worship me... Jesus himself is a creature of God like many other creatures... he isn't God himself pls bro... thankyou im out after reading whatyu wrote cuz i think that is the simplest thing kne could understand

[jaybee281]

@mehzmeh well that's everything in nature - The only way the natural worm would be a problem is in case it's (the meat, any red meat) eaten raw or is extremely undercooked - meanwhile most athletes eat pork - Athletes - So I don't think that Desi would have such an unhealthy diet if she's eating what these people are eating - The only way it could be bad for her is that if she already is eating a lot of fat and sugary shit on the side..

[jaybee281]

@talka20 Well that's exactly what I meant when I said Christian God - From your religion's perspective he is just another prophet - Which I don't really care about - He could be he could not be - But in Christianity The father the son and the holy spirit make the holy trinity that makes a god - But you say it isn't so - the same way you show up here telling people ohhh you say you're a Christian and do this when you're talking from an Islamic standpoint and have no fucking clue what Christianity itself says

[DizzyDesii]

@mehzmeh wait... worms! Lmao i might go vegan after hearing that 🤣

[Mehzmeh]

How the actual fuck did my comment turn to some religious bull shit? Lol

Also, even if you don’t cook bologna, hotdogs, or any pork can meats. They all still have the worm. And actually red meat like cow, got, lamb, deer don’t have that word. Also, cows and sheep won’t eat other animals shit like pigs. I don’t eat anything that’s put in front of me. And most pro athletes career don’t last more than 10 years. Look at Venice Carter and Labron James. Neither one of them eat pork. And a few others. So, you’re view is not all that valid. Just saying

[t-8900]

Ditch the bananas, beans, chips, and popcorn I'd you are struggling to maintain weight. The rest of your diet looks good. Cabbage is excellent for you and good at regulating your blood sugar. At the same time bananas spike your blood sugar as much as candy so ditch em. Consider broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans as other options. Strawberries are fine if organic. They are actually one of the dirtiest fruits. But berries in general are some of the healthiest fruits you can have. Pineapple is also good because even though it's sweet it's not actually high in sugar. Also I disagree with what another said about pork. Pork is fine just not daily. Bacon fat is some or the healthiest fat but the thing is you need the uncured stuff with no preservatives. Implement eggs a few times a week. You being 5'2 I'd advise 6-9 eggs a week. Eat more fat and less carbs. You don't need to do keto like me. Simply fats keep you fuller longer. Same with fibers which you should have with at least 2 meals a day. Get in a minimum of 30 mins of walking a day as it also helps regulate your blood sugar. Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep. Keep up on your stretches. Ditch soda and opt for tea, coffee, whole milk, and water. Stay away from all artificial sweeteners, period.

[DizzyDesii]

I dont really care for bananas or popcorn, im just trying to meet the calories intake. So i added them. I need the beans for fiber. I need the chips for my salsa. I dont eat broccoli nor cauliflower. The smell makes me puke. I haven't eaten green beans nor milk since age 3. Hate the taste and smell. I dont eat pork too often cause i get headaches. I dont eat bacon. Its hard to eat eggs lol. I hate them and could see myself only trying them on the weekends. I can't gully ditch soda but im gonna try to limit it to maybe just weekends again. Tea makes my bladder hurt and i feel like i have to pee so i may stick water. I dont care for coffee.

[t-8900]

Dear God you're making my head spin right now lol 🥴😵 I would say that you should consider more sweet potato then if you can do that? What about cucumber, squash, zucchini?

[DizzyDesii]

I dont eat any of those but will try sweet potatoes if someone picks all those string thingys out

[t-8900]

Omg Desi 😂

[DizzyDesii]

Im so picky lol

[Guido]

Try some grains for fiber like oatmeal, skip the corn as it might taste good but too starchy and not many nutrients. Go with broccoli, cauliflower, beet, beans or carrots. A whole wheat wrap is better than tortilla chips. Omlettes are great especially if you do just egg whites. Scrambled egg wrap with a bit of bacon, cheese and salsa is also great.
Also Costco started carrying a Keto Bagel that has net 1 carb and tastes good. High protein and only one carb. I put 1 egg, slice of back bacon and a piece of cheese on it and its a very delicious breakfast.
These are just a few of my favorite ones.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea i dont like oatmeal. I mean maybe if i close my eyes and eat it. It smells good but looks like puke. Im so mad that i didn't realize the bad side of corn. I eat it almost daily 😂 for 20 years. I dont eat broccoli or cauliflower. The smell makes me puke. I don't know what beets are like. I only like carrots in stew. I love beans!! I dont like wheat so i gotta have tortilla chips 😭 what is an egg white? Lmao yea i like never eat eggs. Is that the white part outside the yolk? Cause i dont even like yolk lol. Indont really eat bacon. I like salsa but not on foods unless its tacos. I just eat salsa as a dip with chips.

[horsenrhinounicorn]

Chicken breasts are good for you, pork is heavily processed so I would try selecting another bird or mercury free fish as a replacement. There are a lot of Carb items on your list, but you are sticking with a plan. Count your carb intake each day.
Increase your walk distance or pace over time.

[DizzyDesii]

Is shrimp mercury free? And thank you :)

[horsenrhinounicorn]

0.009 ppm is the average for shrimp, it is a better alternative to crab 0.065 and lobster 0.166. On the fish side we have tuna 0.144, albacore 0.350, swordfish 0.995, tilefish 1.1123. Lower numbers are better, so if you are measuring Mercury its on the low end for shrimp. Shrimp is a bottom feeder that cleans the ocean so they feed off of parasites, dioxons, PCBs, and other unnatural chemicals. A lot of those items will be difficult to trace. They are a valuable resource to cleaning the ocean. What I don’t know is if it is a healthy everyday food item, or how long the human body takes to clean out these trace amounts, but once a week for seafood would be fine.

[DizzyDesii]

I’d only eat shrimp every 2 weeks.

[horsenrhinounicorn]

At only every two weeks, you are looking pretty good. Salmon and Pollock are also other items that are on the safer side.

[DizzyDesii]

Thank you. And i really dont like fish lol, just shrimp but i may try salmon

[MrTuxedo]

I'd advise you to never skip breakfast, trust me, it's really important.
On the other side, if you're not on a goal to lose or gain weight, I think your eating habits and exercises are great. Maybe would add a few healthy smoothies throughout the week and that's it.

[DizzyDesii]

I've been skipping breakfast for 15 years. I only ate it when forced as a kid tbh. I want to lose weight but more so i want to just eat healthier. Not every day but most days and every other week. I never tried a smoothie. As long as it doesn't taste milky or have fruit seeds and pulp, i can try. But it needs to be icy like a slushy lol

[jaybee281]

It'd depend on what you want out of your diet - If it's just being healthy then what you're doing is great - If it's weight loss or weight gain or working on certain muscles only then would things have to be different

[DizzyDesii]

Its kind of all of the above but more so just being healthy atm. Im still gonna eat what i want but i wanna eat less junk and try to
Eat the above every other week if not every week

[jaybee281]

That'd be a good plan - Definitely easier said than done but that's pretty much it - Are the cravings what's holding you back?

[DizzyDesii]

I dont have cravings bt i do love soda

[TheSpaceGnome]

if you cut out starch (corn, wheat, potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, etc, including things that contain them), you will lose all excess weight by just sitting on your ass all day, even if you eat whatever else in whatever amounts.

[DizzyDesii]

I really love corn tho 😭 I can give up all the others. So corn is probably why i could never lose much weight even when I exercised 6 days a week. I eat corn like 4 days a week 🤣

[aarnasen]

Drinking enough water is really important especially if you're exercising regularly, and I think 6 bottles a day is okay depending on the size of the bottles. Your workout and sleeping habits are great! If anything I'd say try gradually increasing how much water you drink if you're drinking less than 2 liters per day.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea i’d struggle to even drink one liter lmao! But the bottles are 17 fl oz

[Swordnen]

The best practice to sleep is
10:30 PM - 6 AM
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The only thing I can say is to do all exercises at the same time. Try having more veggies too. have a little less salt.
Add milk.

[DizzyDesii]

I usually sleep before 1am on weekdays and wake 6:30am. On weekends, I stay up til like 3am. I love vegetables but bot so much raw ones. Yea salt is my biggest issue. I dont like milk. haven't drank it since age 3. Im not lactose. I just dont drink milk but if its mixed into something i bake, thats different

[Swordnen]

Consistent sleep is what I prefer, coz sleeping in dark is what suits humans the most.
I got curious that you said you get 7+ hrs of sleep but from 1 AM to 6:30 AM is not 7 hrs,

secondly, the raw vegetable is also good, nothing bad.
Salt is necessary but not table salt, like a pinch of salt on the salad is harmful.
Drinking milk at night helps in early wake-up.

Updated question:-
Corn boiled good, salted not good. popcorn once in a while is good, every day is not good.

"I can easily quit rice/bananas/popcorn/pork"
Don't quit rice and banana. Rice in lunch is good and 1 banana in the morning is good. (option).
I don't know about pork, I am vegetarian.

[DizzyDesii]

I said i sleep before 1am. Not at 1am. I dont like the taste of raw veggies. I dont drink milk and haven't since age 3. I can't eat corn without salt. Someone below said cut bananas and rice

[Swordnen]

okay...
bananas and rice are optional - I added them in brackets.

[karieskhalid1]

I skip breakfast too sometimes..
What I'd recommend as a healthy diet is to eat food with good amount of protein and carbs.. also avoid junk food.. although other diet plans depends on your body types..

[DizzyDesii]

I skip because i dont really eat breakfast lol. I been skipping breakfast since HS 🤣 And im not exactly trying to diet. Just eat a little healthier. Im still gonna have junk food from time to time 🤣

[karieskhalid1]

Lol.. doesn't matter if you're sexy and hot.. you can eat whatever you want lol..

[DizzyDesii]

I dont feel I am anymore which is why i wanna get back in shape 🤣

[karieskhalid1]

Lol.. same situation

[talka20]

Nvm both of you im not tryna sound rude but not having breakfast is one of biggest brain damaging habits... and to be healthy maybe eat less or balanced in other two times but always try to have breakfast n then get your brain to work or go out etc... or at least make breakfast first thing to do after goin out after u wake up if ure running outta time n cannot make breakfast at home but can buy something quickly... just suggestion tho pls dont mind botha u ^.^

[karieskhalid1]

Yeah boy.. you're absolutely right.. but still I skip it sometimes.. I don't know what to do..

[talka20]

Well thats on you tho ^^

[DizzyDesii]

@talka20 thanks :)

[talka20]

@DizzyDesii ymw 😇

[Citizenkirk]

I recommend low protein, high carbohydrates diet with swimming running walking on every pieces and maybe yoga to tone and firm the body. I don't agree with you Atkins diets and I found that the opposite of what they say it works best for me. Protein just is turned to fat or passed through the system if you don't have a lot of carbohydrates in order to convert that protein into muscle.

[DizzyDesii]

Whats an atkins diet

[Citizenkirk]

It's one of them highly publicized fad diets that advocates no carbohydrates and high protein in the diet like living off of steak and chicken with very few greens or fruits and no sugars. You need carbohydrates to convert protein into muscle so high protein virtually no carbohydrate diet it's not such a good approach.

[DizzyDesii]

Oh i see. Im not exactly dieting but just trying to eat healthier than my typical fast food stint

[Citizenkirk]

Lots of leafy greens, 🍓🍑, 💕😘, and exercise.

[spartan55]

Don't know if you care for yogurt, but I usually have one on my first break along with a banana.

[spartan55]

I had no idea you were picky! 😁

[DizzyDesii]

Yea i dont eat yogurt. Someone just told me we might not wanna do bananas

[spartan55]

Why no 🍌 bananas?

[DizzyDesii]

Look at t8900 post on here

[Agape93]

You need to diversify what you are wrong to regularly eat

[DizzyDesii]

What do you mean? I mean im starting the stuff above today and won't eat it weekly but likely every 2 weeks

[Agape93]

Willing, not wrong. Autocorrect.

But I mean things like nuts, beans, mushrooms, more vegetables and fruit and fish. It needs to be consistent and in proper amounts mixed with exercise in order to work.

[DizzyDesii]

Oh yea im doing that for sure

[Agape93]

Good

[jahaims]

Kettle popcorn and chips are shit for you. Also corn on the cob is more of a filler. You don't absorb most of the nutrients when you eat corn.

[DizzyDesii]

Lol i can do without the popcorn but i can't have salsa without tortilla chips 🤣 And yea corn is just my fave side so i had to ease it in there haha.

[jahaims]

I would add a bit of strength training and when you do your cardio you want to stay at 80% of your max heart rate or higher to get the greatest benefits.

[DizzyDesii]

Oooo thanks

[FinalFantasyBro]

I recommend eating some toast with fruit. While exercise I can recommend lifting some weight.

[DizzyDesii]

Okay am i supposed to eat this just gor breakfast or all dang day?

[FinalFantasyBro]

For breakfast, for lunch I recommend a sandwich, while dinner try eating salmon.

[DizzyDesii]

I dont really like fish but i may try :)

[FinalFantasyBro]

Yes I ain't the biggest fan of fish either but usually fish contain protein and nutrients.

[DizzyDesii]

I eat shrimp

[Titanic1912]

Try some eggs for breakfast. Scrambled, fried, poached, etc.

[DizzyDesii]

I mentioned above i will on weekends. I hate eggs. But omelets are doable. Just not daily since i work early

[Titanic1912]

Omelettes are awesome. Especially with ham and cheese in them!

[Tim-loves-it]

Im not a health nut by any means but i will eat two pieces of toast, a plate of bacon and a bowl of Special K (with strawberries)
Quick and easy.

[DizzyDesii]

Im not a health nut either but i wanna do a little something every other week

[Jaximus-Lion]

There is a lot you could do and try specially cooking. Any kind of physical activity will do as a start like walking. As a dietician i can give way more info than you need. I can dm you some food combos/ideas/recipes if you like.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea you can DM but i dont cook. Thats the problem 😂

[Jaximus-Lion]

I know that. There is a lot of easy basic things you can do. Nothing over the top. I just came home. Give me some time and i will send you few food ideas.

[This_Is_My_Opinion8]

First things first, what is your goal? Your exercises and diet vary a lot depending on it.

[DizzyDesii]

Im honestly not sure. I do want to get in shape but im not necessarily looking to diet. Just eat better to get in shape faster

[This_Is_My_Opinion8]

Very well, but what is your definition of "getting in shape?"
You want your body to change? Make it bigger or smaller? Or it doesn't matter and you are just doing it to get healthy?

[DizzyDesii]

I want to make sure blood pressure and cholesterol is good and stuff cause i know i was eating too much salt. I also do want to lose some pounds

[This_Is_My_Opinion8]

Very well. Than cardio is good as well as some weightlifting. About diet, like you said be careful with salt and you should be good. The one you posted seems to be good.
For cardio you have it figured out. For weight lifting at the gym I suggest full body workouts. They are effective if you do them just three times a week and they burn a lot.

[DizzyDesii]

Oh wow thank you

[Lynx122]

Are you serious? You only eat this variety of food? Some ore workout would probably be good. You can find videos on youtube.

[DizzyDesii]

Im not into youtube thats why i ask randoms

[Lynx122]

I meant to say core my c button is a bit iffy on my laptop ^^ Also jogging or walking is always nice but biking is good too.

[moonpie89]

I feel like that isn't enough food to eat especially if you're working out. I'd add a variety of vegetables, whole grains, dairy, more filling snacks. Add flavor to your meals. It doesn't have to be bland and boring.

[DizzyDesii]

Yea i just hate grains and dairy so im struggling 🤣 but the foods above make me feel full very quickly. And i definitely add flavor like salt/pepper and red/green bell peppers and spices.