I need to lose weight.

[IronDuke]

I just started running again every day. I'm far from fat or unfit, but I still want to be more awesome.

When you actually get into an exercise rhythm, it becomes very enjoyable. I do 6-7km every day, and weights once or twice a week. Even though it's just exercise for the sake of exercise, the endorphin rush and the feeling good afterwards are more than enough to keep me going.

The only problem is overcoming the hurdle of getting into that rhythm. My suggestion is start small and build up. I've had a lot more success starting on jogging and progressing to running than going straight into runs.

Don't buy into the whole complacency with being "yourself", as much of a feel good approach as that is, it is devestating to motivation. Feeling a little bad about your physique should nudge you into getting healthy. Ignoring those bad feelings and coming up with a reason to be happy being unhealthy is really unproductive, sorry Labyrinth.

 

[Timotei]

Fitness is determined by your muscle:fat ratio. A 300 person may be 75% muscle, but tht doesn't mean they aren't fit.

 

[Magnatek]

find the great GENE SIMMONS

Richard Simmons is who you're thinking of, unless you know of some Kiss fitness tape.

OT: The earlier comments by Darkside360 and Labyrinth would have been my suggestions.

 

[Sark]

Swimming is usually the best activity to do, if you can keep it up/do it on a regular basis. Plan on losing some weight myself over the next few months. Sitting at around 80kg and want to get down to 70-75.

 

[Baggie]

START RUNNIN BOY.

Actually to start with weights is a lot better to get off the first bit of weight, then cardio and weights after you feel able to run etc.

 

[Harry Hasselhoff]

live off waer thats what i do, drink enough feels like your full and water weight comes off eaisy

 

[TheDrunkNinja]

Heh. Just to throw this out here for purposes of motivation and maybe just because it's controversial, but I remember reading somewhere that losing weight and exercising regularly will slim you down in the middle area but grow bigger in... other places, if you catch my drift.

 

[duchaked]

I need to gain weight...

Play Wii Fit.

/sarcasm

Haha but of course, Wii Fit is the way to go. No no wait, Wii Fit PLUS.

 

[Kaboose the Moose]

Escapist Fitness Club [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/groups/view/The-Escapist-Fitness-Club]

We are here to help. Feel free to stop by.

Oh my god! Joined.

OT: Swimming is good. And what else is there to do at 5am?

Kayaking. Assuming of course you have a large enough body of water. Basically anything like rowing or any water related sport is amazing in the wee hours of the morning.

 

[FROGGEman2]

[HEADING=2]Stop eating you (words removed due to verbal restrictions on the Escapist).[/HEADING]

There are restrictions?

Eh, just play sport, or go gym, or eat less.

 

[LooK iTz Jinjo]

Exercise. That's the only way to get "fit" you can be as thin as you like does not mean you will be fit at all. Go to the gym and do a mix of cardio and muscular workouts.

 

[inflamessoilwork]

fat free milk makes a bigger difference than you think

 

[cloudywolf13]

Eat less, work out. It's not difficult.

 

[NoNameMcgee]

Well there are a bunch of diets you could try - most people can keep fit just by eating fairly healthily (and only when you're hungry, no boredom or comfort foods) and going for a jog every day.

But, as you're already overweight this method will take a while before it really gets you fit again. So try one of the well-known diets and go to the gym whenever possible.

I really should take my own advice too and start excersizing... I'm not overweight, but I need some muscle on me. I'm just skin and bones. lol

 

[Duck Sandwich]

As far as exercise goes, do HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Basically, you stretch, and then jog for 5 minutes to warm up, then you alternate between jogging for 30 seconds, and sprinting as hard as you can for 30 seconds. Even if you can only keep this up for 3 or 4 minutes, you'll still be making massive improvements on your fitness.

It's much better than doing extended periods (longer than 20-25 minutes) of walking or jogging, because extended sessions of cardio will cause your body to release cortisol, a stress hormone that burns muscle instead of fat.

As far as eating/drinking goes, drink a lot of water - as many before have mentioned. Also, eat a lot of hot peppers - put them in sandwiches, soups, whatever. Not only will they boost your metabolism, but they'll also make you want to drink even more water. You shouldn't be drinking much besides water and milk. Green tea is also good for boosting metabolism.

Consume a lot of protein sources, such as milk, meat, and eggs. Protein makes you feel full, so you can have an omelette meal, and feel more full than you would from eating a few bowls of cereal. Also, digesting protein burns calories more than digesting carbohydrates or fat.

Make a spreadsheet detailing what foods you eat, how many calories, protein, fat, etc. they have.

 

[Fraught]

My brother was really, really fat, and it's awkward to say, but due to an event, my mom started enforcing Robert Young's that pH thing on us, healthier foods that aren't acidic etc, and man. My brother lost a LOT of weight in a very short time. Now, instead of being fat, he's not skinny, but he's slim.

I'd definitely try that, if you REALLY do want to lose weight.

And to increase muscles, of course, go to the gym. I started going there lately, so I hope it'll pay off.

 

[AvsJoe]

I used to weigh just over 300lbs about 16 months ago. But one day I decided to walk to work rather than take a bus (25 minute walk BTW) and found it was easy. I lost 25lbs in the first month and another 25 since then (I've since moved and now I have a 45 minute hike to work. Winter's gonna be fun...). I haven't really changed my eating habits but it's amazing what one little change will do for your body.

 

[101194]

God, I love the Escapist.

 

[magnuslion]

Eat bananas and take your vitamins, nothing else, might not be too healthy, oh, and jog.

bananas are pure sugar, you nit.

I've gained some weight in the past few months, and I want it off. I have some important things to do that require me to be...well, a lot more fit. Does anyone here have any suggestions? What are some good, healthy ways to lose weight?

Yes, I realize the IMMENSE irony in asking this on a video games forum.

seriously, consider south beach. its an all natural diet. you can join the escapist fitness group for more ((and sincere advice)) I can help a lot with a weights program if you are motivated.