Losing weight

[barren dagger]

Give any/all advice, everyone just says ‘calorie deficit’ but that’s just a diet and I always end up eating badly after anyway I don’t know what foods are healthy or unhealthy. I unironically don’t know why mac Donald’s and fast food isnt healthy, it has the meat protein , bun carboydrate and lettuce so idk why it’s unhealthy. Also I’m disabled and don’t really know what excerises to do, any suggestions of excerises that don’t put pressure on the joints ? How often should I be exercising ? What should I even be eating ? Apparently a treat every once in awhile isn’t that bad but how long is every once in awhile? Once a year ? Once a week? Once every few days ? I just feel so lost 😞

[shrewd sundial]

Hi! Yes calorie deficit is the most important thing but that doesn’t mean starving yourself yk. For example you mentioned McDonald’s, the reason it’s so unhealthy is cause it’s highly processed with a high calorie count compared to the actual macros that are in it. Basically if eating empty calories so you won’t feel full for as long causing you to overeat because your body still needs the nutrients that McDonald’s doesn’t provide. As for exercise you should be exercising around 3-5 times per week closer to the 5 if you want to see results better. I suggest doing cable and machine workouts at the gym for good results and keeping your joints healthy. Walking for 30 min after every workout on a treadmill that’s inclined at like a 3 speed will burn lots of fat and calories as well. And as for the eating a treat I’d say like maybe once every couple weeks wouldn’t hurt as long as you don’t overdo it. But at the end of the day calorie counting will be the thing that helps the most for losing weight. And ik maybe some of that you didn’t want to hear but take it from someone who’s lost 75lbs all of these things are game changers trust me

[mossy juniper]

hop on reta bro

[barren dagger]

What are macro ?
I can’t go gym, what would be a good alternative for at home ?
Thank you so much !!

[shrewd sundial]

Macros is short for macronutrients, aka the nutrients in your food. Examples of a macronutrient is protein, carbs, and fat. I’m sure you’ve heard of these so I won’t get more into them but basically the reason McDonalds and other fast foods are bad is the fact that they have high amounts of certain macronutrients that cause a subpar feeling of fullness and a easier way to increase fat gain. It has high carbs and fat which before we became civilized were very scarce to get and are quick and long lasting ways to get energy. That’s why our body’s turns carbs and fat into body fat easier is because back in the old times it didn’t know when the next time it would get those would be so it want to hold onto them as long as possible. And for the gym alternative body weight pushups sit ups dips pull-ups are all great options. Just do them till you physically can’t do whatever exercise you’re doing and do 3 sets of that 3-5 times per week. Split squats and squat jumps will also get you legs good and Same idea with those.

[barren dagger]

Thank you so much !!!! So McDonald’s would be okay if i just didn’t eat more afterwards? Or still bad? (My mum orders it a lot when she dosent wanna cook)

Will definitely try those exercises and give feedback

But I am confused, how to do 3 sets if I’m doing it until I cant anymore ?

[shrewd sundial]

McDonald’s is ok in moderation just don’t eat it basically every day haha. And be mindful of what your getting try to go for things like the chicken. And basically let’s say you can do 8 pushups easy then on the 9-13 ones they are hard and at 14 you can’t do anymore. Wait about 2-3 minutes and then do it again and it’ll be even harder and do it again and it’ll be crazy hard. When it hurts and you feel like you can’t do anymore, that’s when your body tells your muscles that they need to get bigger so it honest hurt anymore and that’s how building muscle happens.

[barren dagger]

Oooo tysm !!!

[barren dagger]

What to do if I pass out or feel like I’m going to throw up should I stop then or continue?

[shrewd sundial]

Throwing up is ok especially if ur not used to it. Passing out yea stop but make sure you drink lots of water like a TON and it’ll help both of those things not happen. Make sure your not just like chugging it tho just continuously sip on water all day and your urine color will tell you if you hydrated or not. The darker the more dehydrated the lighter and clearer the more hydrated

[barren dagger]

Thank you so much !! I am well hydrated usually so idk why I pass out during workouts lol
If I have options between certain foods how do I know which is better or healthier? Like for example for breakfast if I have a choice of 4 cereals how do I know which one to choose ?

[echo sequoia]

Stick to a calorie deficit that is in your mind realistic

Don’t just go cold turkey

Gradually decrease your calorie intake slowly and effectively

While also trying to find some healthy alternatives

Don’t over think it or you WILL fail

Stay calm and just do a slow and steady process

Maybe toss in a few exercises in there too

Not hard core like “oh I need to go to the gym for 2 hours EVERY DAY!”

But like, a nice walk, maybe lifting a few small weights, or dude, even yoga lol

Get enough sleep too that’s very important

[barren dagger]

Yes :) thank you so much

[echo sequoia]

Yea no problem! Theres a ton of ways to go about it so just choose which one works the best for you

And remember to not stress about how long it will take

Patience is key

Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day

[barren dagger]

Appreciate it

[low basin]

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