i feel fat...

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I'm 5'9" and 165 lbs and I feel fine.

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Deeko
I am 5'6", came to college at 125...I now weigh 158.

90% of that is muscle though

Too bad you're still a shrimp.

At least I'm not afraid of arachnids.

 

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fatty

 

[Whisper]

Much of the advice given so far would work great for you.

-Drink lots of water (in place of other things)
-Try to get at least 6-8 hours of sleep/night
-Give yourself at least 2 hours between the last bit of food that you consume and the time you decide to you pass out for the night
-Aim for at least 30-60 minutes of physical activity 3-4 times/week
-Stay away from foods that are high-fat (most everything fried, mayonnaise, desserts, etc.) and go instead with a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and good fat (i.e. monounsaturated)
-Eat five or six small meals rather than two or three large ones per day
-Build lean muscle mass so that you burn more calories even while resting


That's what I can think of at the moment, but there are a lot more suggestions out there. Just remember to give yourself some time with all of this; it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change, and so you need a chance to adjust, and make these behaviors your habits. It took me over a year to work out the program that I'm now on, and even after four years of following and adjusting, I still cave every so often. Just be sure that your "stumblings" (as with everything else) are in moderation, and you'll be fine.

 

[ed21x]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
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thanks for all the advice! i'll definitely be taking that into consideration. I've been drinking a ton of Hansen's canned smoothies and apple juice... so I guess now is a good time to go Oj, water, and non-fat milk, eh?

also, would running be better early in the morning or at night? I've heard if you run in the morning it maintains a high metabolism throughout the rest of the day, while running at night helps you burn fat while you sleep. =\