I'm having trouble staying motivated and working out. 1. My body doesn't respond to calorie cutting. If I stick to 1200 calories a day like Noom suggests, I feel hungry or dizzy and end up binge eating. 2. I have poor metabolism. 3. When I exercise at the gym, I get so tired I can't exercise for the next 3-4 days. 4. When I run indoors or outdoors, I start panting, my ankles hurt and I can't continue for more than 10 minutes. 5. Keto or similar diets make me weak and nauseous. I've tried intermittent fasting, makes me dizzy. I'm looking for genuine tips that have helped you reasonably lose weight and stay fit. No haters please. TC - 145k YOE - 6 #fitness #diet #nutrition
Try to start more gradually? 1500 calories a day + 10k steps. Until you feel stronger and can do more?
This is the right advice. Also, try slowly moving breakfast to be later each day, like by 10 minutes. You can ease into intermittent fasting slowly, and then the cravings won't start til lunchtime
Don't start with extreme cutting like you have. Take it slow. Accept that your body will take time to get used to changes. Take a few small steps initially for a month like 1. Not eating past 8/9pm. 2. Getting 8. Hrs of sleep 3. Eat slowly and stop eating any meal when you feel full 4. Cut out the sugar and alcohol. You could include one dessert/drink per week but no more. Try this out for a month first and stick toit. Won't make you tired or nauseous. Maybe crave a bunch but nothing more. You'll feel good about yourself in the end and then you can cut calories a bit. Promise to exercise atleast 30mins twice a week to begin with. Baby steps
Buy a bicycle (outdoor) if you donât have one, and start pedaling an hour a day. Thank me later.
Start with your metabolism. Cut out any beverages that arenât water, make sure youâre drinking enough water for your size, and eat in very small amounts regularly throughout the day; itâll speed up your metabolism which will make other stuff easier. If you must snack, exclusively eat healthyâ vegetables, unsalted nuts, small amounts of fruit etc. This will help you build discipline around eating. Once your metabolism speeds up, it should be easier to work out, which can help build a cycle.
+1 to highlight this: âCut out any beverages that arenât waterâ If you have to drink booze, make it liquor only and no mixers.
With all due respect, you sound like you haven't tried enough. All of the above are steps part of the process of becoming disciplined and adapting to a new lifestyle. Dieting and exercising is a lifestyle, not a 1-2 months try and see if it works. I recommend you set a goal first, if you're trying to just be healthy then stuck to sports like pickup soccer/basketball/volleyball. If you're trying to actually get muscular, then start by getting your body fat percentage and aim to bring it down 4-6% in a 2 month period. This means cutting down on calories, eating complex carbs and lots of protein. Obviously working out is part of the routine and yes you will hate it for the first couple of weeks but it will eventually grow on you as you see changes in your body.
move more eat less
Do you use sugar substitutes like honey, artificial sweeteners?
If you started calorie counting / CICO with 1200, it would be really difficult to follow through with it. Start with 1500, and see how you do with it, once your body is comfortable with 1500, you can gradually reduce it to 1200. Also, where the calories are coming from also matters in helping you feel satiated. Fats and Protein help you feel full for longer than just carbs. Personally, I follow the 50, 30, 20 ratio for Carbs, Fats and Proteins respectively.
Increase your mileage gradually. I basically eat whatever, whenever I want, but run 80-110 miles/week. I'm a marathoner in my 40s. If you can't run, then bike, swim, hand bike or whatever else. Keto is a garbage fad. Your body needs carbs. Weight loss is just burning more calories than you consume. It's not rocket science, though everyone tries to make it so.
Try intermittent fasting
I think I have a sugar level problem where I feel dizzy if I don't eat at regular intervals
You should probably consult a dietician. A personal trainer could also help with improving your fitness with a plan tailored for you. It might be expensive but few months of it would be worth it. You can learn and take it from there