Ever since getting married, I'm not controlling my eating habits at night. I'm gaining quickly! Advice?

Question

I used to be so healthy! Good eating habits no longer exist AND my workouts have completely stopped. I'm not overweight, but I must be the most obese skinny person ever - at this rate, I'm bound for an early death.

I got married in August to the love of my life (all 20 sum years of it) and I'm a full time student. Any ideas on how to gain some will power? I've been giving in each and every time.

For example, I had 4 big soft tacos yesterday for supper and I'm about to eat my second big bowl of icecream today... not to mention chips I ate all of last week...

I've gained 6 pounds since my wedding... that was in August!

Answer 1

Essential Nutrients for Healthy Living (Healthy Tips)

What are the essential nutrients to maintain the body’s functions at the optimal level and what’s the best source?(Healthy Tips)

Healthy Tips…Carbohydrates

are the body’s main source of energy

Undersirable source: Refined flours, cakes, cookies (simple carbohydrates).

Best source: Whole grains, fruite and vegetables (complex carbohydrates).

Imbalance: A Lack of complex carbohydrates may lead to malnutrition while excessive simple carbohydrates may increase blood sugar levels and contribute to weight gain.

Healthy Tips…Vitamin and Mineral

play important roles in most physiological functions and biochemical processes, such as regulating heartbeat, muscle contraction and digestion.

Undersirable source: Sweetened fruit juices, processed foods.

Best source: Fresh fruits and vegetables.

Imbalance: Processed foods or juices are often fortified with vitamins and minerals as they don’t contain much nutrients. As these emphasise on certain nutrients and neglect the rest, it may upset the body’s internal balance.

Healthy Tips…Protein

are amino acids that form the building blocks of body cells

Undersirable source: Red meat, processed foods (bacon,sausage).

Best source: Fish, algae, lean meat, nuts, eggs and some grains.

Imbalance: Excessive intake of red meat and processed foods may lead to high cholesterol and obesity, and cause an acidic body which leads to a host of illnesses. White meat and alkaline food like algae are the best sources of protein.

Healthy Tips…Fat

helps facilitate the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and assists brain development

Undersirable source: Red meat, saturated fats (butter, coconut oil).

Best source: Mono-unsaturated oils (olive and peanut oils), poly-unsaturated oils (soy and corn oils) and Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flax seeds, walnuts).

Imbalance: Too much saturated fat increases the risk of heart disease while a lack of Omega-3 fats is linked to dyslexia, memory problems and depression.

Answer 2

Try first of all, decreasing your cokes. Decrease slowly by possible a third of a can/bottle each 1-2week(s) until you have one can/small bottle or NO cokes at all. For eating four soft tacos-- we all have our bad days so try drinking AT LEAST two glasses (4cups) of water to fill you up so you aren't as hungry and eat one taco drinking water between bites and after you finish- wait about 10 mins and if you still feel hungry, eat another half of a taco and wait 10more mins, drinking water. If you are still hungry eat the other half and then put it down and tell yourself "Do you want to keep gaining weight JUST for a bite of another taco???" and hopefully the answer will be no. I've found it helpful to leave a few bites behind--uneaten (may sound silly but I got in the habit of eating smaller portions). Alot of times now, when I wake up, I'm thirsty for water and WATER ONLY but I know I'll be hungry later at school so I take a few bites of eggs and cheese. Also, eggs and sausage (homeade eggs and Cole's Little Sizzlers Sausage) are VERY filling. I was full and not hungry until lunch by only eating 1 1/2 sausage and about 3bites of a scrambled egg. Try not buying so many snacks so you have no choice whether you want a snack or not. Also, try getting a minty toothpaste and brushing your teeth after meals (food doesn't seem as appealing with toothpaste (: ).

Try to do 5 pushups a day increasing by five every 2weeks. In the mornings, try working out 30mins before breakfast. Time will really fly by if you are in front of the TV with your fave morning show. Also, suck in your stomach to tone your muscles WHENEVER you are exercising-- make it a habit to all the time be holding your abs tight. Also, to build your back muscles, try sitting with good posture (I am trying-- still need some work but I often find myself sitting up straight, back far from the chair), try doing the same until your back gets sore and then rest your back for a few minutes--stretch, and then five more mins off and on throughout the day. Try not hunching in your chair, over your work. If you go to any school-- try getting a sturdy book or binder and holding it, your papers on top, and hold it to you and work with your back either straight on the chair or straight away from the chair. (: Well, that's about it and I hope this helps- Congrats on your marriage!!! (:

Answer 3

Sugar turns to FAT!

In the last 2 months, I lost 14 pounds eating different and getting full!

This is not a diet!  It is a new way to eat great food, but loose weight too.