Questioni have always been around 105 pounds (at 5'2" and 19 years old)... but now I am 117, and am constantly fighting my weight. I have binge episodes because I'm so down on myself. I'm going to the beach on Sunday, and wanted to know what your best advice is for looking as thin as possible by then. I know I can't lose weight by then... but maybe a diet to reduce cellulite appearance? My doctor said I should be 110 pounds, so I have some to lose... but in the time being, should I drop my calories to 1000 or below each day this week or will that backfire?
Also, today I have a horrible head cold thats been coming on for days now... and I can't go to the gym - I have a fever. I feel awful because I won't work out though! :( Help, I feel distraught.
AnswerShannon,
Sorry for the late answer. However, my answer wouldn't have done you much good earlier because I never give out short term advice.
Managing weight is a lifestyle choice. You have to look at the long term and get past the mindset of looking good for an event next week - that seldom works.
Having said that. You don't really have a weight problem. Yes, you could probably drop a few pounds if that's what your doctor says. But it's not like your really overweight - so keep that into perspective.
Worrying about weight and stressing about it actually make it more difficult to lose it - because stress puts your system into a state that tries to keep all the energy you have - not lose it.
Please don't subscribe to the very low calorie diets. These, in the end, will also backfire. They will force your metabolism to slow way down and also make it more difficult to lose weight.
Eat low glycemic foods (glycemicindex.com), lots of fruits and vegetables, snack on things like nuts or a few whole grain crackers and don't let yourself get too hungry. When you try too hard to minimize your calories you will end up bingeing. It's much better to eat 5 or so small meals a day instead of trying to not snack between big meals.
Hope this helps.
