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Molly229 · 04-22-2008, 03:32 PM

Hi there. I'm not new to fitness or dieting, however I am new to 46 and belly fat.

I just am at my wits end. In a matter of months my middle has expanded dramatically and I want to just cry and then I get mad.

I worked in a very physical job until ast June. As a military spouse, we moved and I am now in an office job. I sit all day. I bought a treadmill and elliptical and I have a home gym with weights and a bench.

Sounds perfect, almost. My problem lies in having the energy to consistently stick to my program. I work 7-3:30. I'm up at 4:30 for a 15 min. walk with the dog and then I like to run for 30 min. I've been trying to fit weights in 3-4x a week in the evenings, but I think I am just so tired these days.

Eating is another story. The stress of moving to a whole new community has lead me to breaking rules I've had for years. I never never used to snack at night, now I do. Things like a few crackers, or 20 chips, but it all adds up.

I've given up sugar for 7 days now because sugar is a trigger for me to binge so I'm trying to avoid it.

A days diet, like today would be this:

1c all bran cereal
1/4 oz almonds
1/3c milk

1 orange

1 english muffin w/2oz chicken, 1 tbsp miracle whip lite, 1 oz cheese
vegies and dip
then the binge part of about 20 ritz crackers and 4 tbsp peanut butter (I felt like a slug all afternoon)

1c egg noodles, 2 oz chicken, 1/2c brocolli, sauce made with 1% milk, parmesan cheese and spices, 1/2 white dinner roll (large)

This is not what I would call a typical day. I have been trying to avoid the white stuff.

Anyhow....I'm lost. I don't even know where to start with this whole belly fat thing. I need to get a grip and get a grip fast because it's making me insane!!

**Prince** · 04-22-2008, 03:34 PM

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lucifuge · 04-22-2008, 04:48 PM

Welcome to IM!
Ok, first, take 10 breaths and calm yourself down a little... then head over to the diet & nutrition forum and read some of the stickies...
Don't worry, we'll help you out

Irons77 · 04-22-2008, 05:47 PM

Welcome to IM and a little tip, you can't eat what you don't buy!

Fifty-one · 04-23-2008, 09:32 PM

Hi Molly229! I'm no nutritionist, but it sounds like you could use more protein and healthy fats in your diet. I think that would go a long way towards curbing your cravings. Try 30 min of weights in the morning instead of running. It'll do more for your fitness and help get rid of some that stress too boot. As a plus, the weight training will have your body burning extra calories further into your day than that morning run will

. Then go for a run a few evenings a week. It'll help you "wind down" and relax to end your day.

04-22-2008, 03:32 PM	#1
Molly229 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1	desperate BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Hi there. I'm not new to fitness or dieting, however I am new to 46 and belly fat. I just am at my wits end. In a matter of months my middle has expanded dramatically and I want to just cry and then I get mad. I worked in a very physical job until ast June. As a military spouse, we moved and I am now in an office job. I sit all day. I bought a treadmill and elliptical and I have a home gym with weights and a bench. Sounds perfect, almost. My problem lies in having the energy to consistently stick to my program. I work 7-3:30. I'm up at 4:30 for a 15 min. walk with the dog and then I like to run for 30 min. I've been trying to fit weights in 3-4x a week in the evenings, but I think I am just so tired these days. Eating is another story. The stress of moving to a whole new community has lead me to breaking rules I've had for years. I never never used to snack at night, now I do. Things like a few crackers, or 20 chips, but it all adds up. I've given up sugar for 7 days now because sugar is a trigger for me to binge so I'm trying to avoid it. A days diet, like today would be this: 1c all bran cereal 1/4 oz almonds 1/3c milk 1 orange 1 english muffin w/2oz chicken, 1 tbsp miracle whip lite, 1 oz cheese vegies and dip then the binge part of about 20 ritz crackers and 4 tbsp peanut butter (I felt like a slug all afternoon) 1c egg noodles, 2 oz chicken, 1/2c brocolli, sauce made with 1% milk, parmesan cheese and spices, 1/2 white dinner roll (large) This is not what I would call a typical day. I have been trying to avoid the white stuff. Anyhow....I'm lost. I don't even know where to start with this whole belly fat thing. I need to get a grip and get a grip fast because it's making me insane!!

04-22-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 32,901 Blog Entries: 24 Photos: 300	Welcome to our bodybuilding & fitness community Molly229 welcome to IM! we are glad you joined us, be sure to check out IronMagLabs Supplements Check out our brand new Discount Nutrition Warehouse: CLICK HERE! view our top selling ebooks don't forget to start your own personal Blog and Photo Gallery Sign up for our News Blog and our Newsletter!

04-22-2008, 04:48 PM	#3
lucifuge Madman Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 734 Photos: 11	Welcome to IM! Ok, first, take 10 breaths and calm yourself down a little... then head over to the diet & nutrition forum and read some of the stickies... Don't worry, we'll help you out
	Destiny dressed you this morning my friend, and now Fear is trying to pull off your pants. If you give up, if you give in, you're gonna end up naked with Fear just standing there laughing at your dangling unmentionables! -The Tick

04-22-2008, 05:47 PM	#4
Irons77 Training like a bitch Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 776	Welcome to IM and a little tip, you can't eat what you don't buy!
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04-23-2008, 09:32 PM	#5
Fifty-one Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 13	Hi Molly229! I'm no nutritionist, but it sounds like you could use more protein and healthy fats in your diet. I think that would go a long way towards curbing your cravings. Try 30 min of weights in the morning instead of running. It'll do more for your fitness and help get rid of some that stress too boot. As a plus, the weight training will have your body burning extra calories further into your day than that morning run will . Then go for a run a few evenings a week. It'll help you "wind down" and relax to end your day.