i am so upset

since i started working, i have not been able to be as active (i have to sit at my desk all day)
i have gained weight and all my clothes are so tight and uncomfortable and hardly any of my suits fit me.

i can only get to the gym 2 days per week and i am trying to eat as healthy as possible. i work crazy and long hours...

sorry for the pity party, but i know you girls would understand.....

does anyone have any suggestions?
TIA

Message edited 3/2/2007 4:42:03 PM.

Re: i am so upset

I totally understand. I spend all day at a desk and don't have time to exercise during the week. I'm trying to watch what I eat (harder that it sounds, of course) and exercise on the weekends. My only suggestions are healthy snacks and eating a big salad before dinner so you don't eat too much of the less healthy stuff.

Re: i am so upset

im in the same boat as you! i dont have time for the gym and sit on my butt all day at work.

here are my suggestions (i should follow them myself!):
-drink a TON of water. I buy the BIG poland spring and make sure i finish it before lunch
- i dont email when i dont have to - i get up from my desk and walk to the persons desk. (and drinking the water will make you get up to go to the bathroom too)
-walk during lunch breaks (if you get them!)
-after dinner, go for a walk - its best to move after you eat to boost metabolism
-only eat carbs in the morning - cereal like special K keeps you fuller longer in the morning than just fruit or eggs,and limit carbs in the afternoon and evening

Re: i am so upset

I'm going through the same thing! I have been making an effort to bring healthy lunches and snacks as much as I can. I have also been walking to the express stop of the subway instead of taking the local - and the same when I go home. This winds up being a nice 20 minute walk. The next thing I am working on is figuring out some quick healthy dinners or things that I can make ahead. Dinner kills me because I often get home late and I am too hungry to start cooking!

Re: i am so upset

thanks ladies!