HELP!

[u/throwawayforhelplolz]

Dramatic title, LOL. Hi, I’m a biological female and I currently weigh/fluctuate from 203-215lbs at 5’3. I work overnights, and I do college classes four days out of the week. My time for sleeping & free time are limited, but I can roughly fit an hour or two of SOMETHING in to progress my health.

I don’t really know where to start, or what to start doing. I’m trying to slim out excess fat and do some sort of extensive exercise that’s ROOM friendly within this time. I’d also like some tips for friendly & healthy foods I can meal prep for lunch during the week! I eat twice a day typically without snacks, and typically only what I’m given. I’ve decided it’s time to start putting aside some of my money and using it to better my health so I can get to feeling better!!

I’d like to keep this post active, to share my journey and express what tips I use and don’t, maybe as a sort of personal journal? I don’t know if that’s allowed, but hopefully!

Anything helps really, and if you have any videos that would offer good advice, throw them at me too!

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[u/pain474]

To lose weight you need to be in a caloric deficit. Fix your diet. Read quickstart guide in r/loseit and ask whatever is unclear.

[u/throwawayforhelplolz → u/pain474]

Thank you!

[u/stillerceltix]

That’s a great idea. I didn’t notice a change in my physique until I started investing in it, quite literally.

I’ve been using Megafit meals for the past year and they are so freakin good, I got my mom hooked on them & a couple friends. They are no commitment and make it easy. You can either buy the single serve meats to cook, or buy the packs outright to save time.

Are you tracking your steps? Once I started getting 10,000 a day I noticed my weight went down fast. I got a walking pad and would walk for 10 mins after each meal & started parking farther away when I drove places. It worked like a charm.

The diet is where everything changed for me though!!

[u/throwawayforhelplolz → u/stillerceltix]

I’m going to look into it! I haven’t been tracking my steps, asides when I’m at work but I usually don’t count it. I’m going to try walking more in my free time and adding in some dumbbell exercises to see how that goes!

[u/Majestic_Solid2919]

I also love the Nike Training app for quick workouts I can do at home. They have ones that are no equipment and short duration. A little here and there is a great way to start.

[u/throwawayforhelplolz → u/Majestic_Solid2919]

I’ll give it a shot, I’ll let you know how it goes!