Diet plan for an office job?

[Hidden_P]

It sounds so stupid.

I finally got a new job! I got off shift work! Despite being pretty unhappy (never seeing anyone, all my friends are on shift work still) I can't help but notice I'm gaining weight.

I've gone from spending 10 hours a day jogging around to do nothing.

I walk to and from my car which totals 20 minutes in walking.

I'm going to the gym still, doing an hour and a half workout.

I'm eating less, I'm eating 2 meals or less.

And I'm still gaining weight.

I watch other people constantly go to the vending machine for crisps, chocolate, everything and they are so skinny. How?!?!

Can anyone help me? I can't be the only one who's had this problem. How do you stop the weight gain?

[MyNameIsJonas]

Your body may not be used to intaking high calories without burning them off hence it is storing. Especially if your eating not only more carbohydrates but simple carbohydrates (which are high in sugar) unlike complex... info on that link

If you have a smart phone I suggest you get this link

Tweak your diet in order to maintain weight desired. You should be getting around 2000 calories depending on your weight heigh ect... Try and make sure you eat complex rather than simple carbs. Work out when you can. Good luck !

[Hidden_P]

Cool thank you for those links, they look really good. Thank you.

[MyNameIsJonas]

Sure (:

[martyfellow]

You are used to eating whatveer you want, since you were working it all off before. Now, I'm sure you're just eating too much, even wth only 2 meals. I'm amazed that you could be gaining weight if yu're doing 90 minute workouts 2-3 times a week!

Stop and analyze what yu are eating. Not only the amount, but how much fat, oil, sugar is in it?

You'll have to change all your eating habits now. No more just gobblling pizza and bacon...

[Anonymous]

that's probably all they eat and they are not feeding their bodies real nutrition, just because someone is skinny doesn't mean they are healthy.

[MyNameIsJonas]

Thats true.

[Hidden_P]

Hmm true... but surely if they eat too much crap they will gain weight? I see them eat packets of crisps, biscuits, chocolate, full fat coke, etc etc and they're a US size 4? Most of them admit they rarely exercise as well.

[OralB]

Definitely, loosing weight is a simple science, but also a precise system. First off, you need to calculate how many calories a day you need to maintain your weight, then shoot for 2-300 calories under that. Also, cardio work for at least 20 minutes a day. You can safely loose about 8-13 lbs a month through this. Let me know if you need any help on calculating your CtMW, or any workout program recommendations.

[temptationfalls]

Stop drinking soda. Water only.

[Hidden_P]

I've cut down hugely on this, I drink some coffee in the morning (otherwise I would fall asleep at the wheel) and water through the day.