How to lose weight healthy wise and on low costs/ low budget?

[thelittlelostbear]

Hi!

I have been a little to heavy for my taste the past couple of months and because of that I have been feeling sad and depressed. Now I am going to live on my own which means I will have a fresh start with new changes and one of them is losing 15kilo's in a healthy way without having to spend money on fitness, protein stuff or on weight programs!

What I need is an schedule of all the thing I could eat everyday and how to keep my body fit-like program. (without needing to pay for it) Does anyone have any website's/diets that they tried and did very well with or does anyone have any tips? Thanks!

[Joshua2332]

First you have to understand the basics of losing weight. Obviously if you're gaining weight then you're getting too much calories. Losing weight you're not eating enough and if you stay the same then you're getting enough. Honestly, just eat healthy. Have a strict diet and follow it with cardio and you will I repeat, WILL lose weight. The problem is that people don't want to put the time or effort into doing it because they want to see results immediately. I have been weight lifting for a year now. It legit took me a year to figure all of this out because I thought there was an easier way. Just stay determined. Now, remember I'm a guy so I'll be eating more than you, but I only weight around 165 LBS so it's not over the top. This is pretty much what my diet is:

4:30 am: Half cup of oatmeal, a decent amount of egg whites and a banana.

Lunch: I always get lunch meat from the deli which is whole wheat bread, provolone cheese and honey ham. You can get away with chicken or turkey as well.

Dinner: Either one lbs of steak, chicken or fish.

Now, I also take protein and weight gainers, but remember my intentions are different. And look at this for burning fat. To burn fat you have to have no calories in your body and then your body uses fat for energy. I want to say if you burn 1,000 calories that is a pound of fat, but don't quote me. Just think of someone who wakes up and immediately goes to the gym (no calories). He buys a Cliff bar and let's say it's 300 calories. He eats it and goes on the treadmill for X amount of time. Honestly, what do you think it's going to say on the treadmill when he is done? It's going to say he burned 300 calories. That doesn't help anything. So I'd say run on an empty stomach and THEN start eating because your body will use the calories you just consumed for normal functions (breathing, walking, pretty much living). There is no secret, but hard work and dedication.

[thelittlelostbear]

Just one question, are you trying to make big muscles? Because I am not and if I eat what you eat I won't feel healthy at all. Also I am thinking of training to be little bit fit, not to train my muscles extremely. I appreciate the long explanation! Thanks :)

[Joshua2332]

Like I said my intentions are different from you. I don't expect especially women to try and get huge muscles haha. Honestly, diet is the same even if you lift heavy weights. I drink protein and weight gainer shakes throughout the day because my goal is different from yours. I was just giving an example of a good diet. Just look at the nutrition label. Eating healthy alone should make you lose weight.

[Longshot]

Weight Watchers is still #1 in the world. There are many others out there. I lost weight (45 lbs) by following a diet of fruits, veggies and lean protein and by walking everyday.

Many will tell you no fat and no carbs ... this is ridiculous ... your body needs some fat and some carbs and some sugars to function.

Breakfast: 1) Non-sugared cereal, 1% milk, fruit on top, coffee, fruit juice, or 2) Bagel & cream cheese, fruit. coffee and fruit juice.

Lunch: 1) Stir fried veggies ... don't worry about how much and a piece of fruit, or 2) Raw veggies with some lite dressing or oil and balsamic vinegar and a piece of fruit.

Dinner: Lean protein such as chicken or fish and stir fired veggies.

Between meals: Any veggies you want ... raw or stir fried.

Many times I reversed the meals and had dinner for breakfast and vice versa. A decent breakfast will go a long way in helping you lose weight.

Exercise: If you don't exercise now, start by walking a half mile a day and then a mile and so on. Today I walk 4 miles/day. On average, you will burn 6 calories a minute by walking so if you walk an hour a day you will burn 350-400 calories a day which is about equivalent to one of your daily meals.

[thelittlelostbear]

Thank you! I have tried weight watchers for a month but I had to buy all these special products that I could not afford so I quit. But still thank you very much! and also thanks for the program suggestion!

[Toucheshay]

Read the calorie myth by Jonathan Bailor! Everything we've been taught about losing weight was perverted by industries wanting money. Or look up his channel on Youtube. Life changing stuff. It'll give you a paradigm shift.

[thelittlelostbear]

Thank you!

[sweetone]

I also use myfitnesspal. there is an app for your phone too.. It's amazing.

[thelittlelostbear]

Thanks! Nice to hear from someone else who uses it!

[Ovrsees]

Go to the following web site myfitnesspal.com ... I am not over weight but I use this site to stay fit and count my calories. Its easy and its free. Weight loss is calories in and calories out. There are great forms and great people to help you out.

Good luck

[thelittlelostbear]

Thanks! :)

[UlsterScot]

Limit carbs from all sources to 60gm a day

No fried foods, particularly burgers and fries.

Trim fat off meats. Pull skin off chicken.

No sweet or "diet" beverages.

Walk 5 miles a day.

65 pounds in 14 months. Blew up after football. Hard to get it off.

[thelittlelostbear]

Thanks :D