gamer fitness

[Aerif]

Honestly don't take my word for it because I've never been anything but slim, but I see the whole weight-loss thing as a product of logic and self-control.

Don't snack. At all. Ever. You don't need 3 meals a day and snacks to survive, and if you have them (even healthy snacks) you're taking in more calories than necessary. This is a routine thing, so you may slip up a few times. Occasionally I won't eat lunch, there are actually no terrible side-effects if you miss lunch once or twice a week.

I'd say that if you stick to a simple routine, you'll find it easier to stick to. Atkins, Weight-Watchers, calorie-counting, all that stuff is easier to give up on because it requires extra work. If you eat less frequently you shouldn't need to worry so much about the calories you're taking in. If you eat like an elephant then obviously cut down on portions.

Gyms are easy to give up on, as is taking time to lift weights. Walk places. If you go to school/college/uni/work or whatever, try and walk, or take a combination of walking + public transportation. I walk 1.5 miles a day to catch my bus, which keeps me relatively fit. If you can avoid driving or if you can catch a bus or train from a stop that is further away, you can make a huge distance if you do it everyday. It's also easier to work into a routine because it doesn't require anything 'extra' from you, if it is in fact a part of your commute.

Oh God, now I'm one of those people who give out advice on a topic they know nothing about...

[Phoenix Rising]

Honestly don't take my word for it because I've never been anything but slim, but I see the whole weight-loss thing as a product of logic and self-control.

Don't snack. At all. Ever. You don't need 3 meals a day and snacks to survive, and if you have them (even healthy snacks) you're taking in more calories than necessary. This is a routine thing, so you may slip up a few times. Occasionally I won't eat lunch, there are actually no terrible side-effects if you miss lunch once or twice a week.

I'd say that if you stick to a simple routine, you'll find it easier to stick to. Atkins, Weight-Watchers, calorie-counting, all that stuff is easier to give up on because it requires extra work. If you eat less frequently you shouldn't need to worry so much about the calories you're taking in. If you eat like an elephant then obviously cut down on portions.

Gyms are easy to give up on, as is taking time to lift weights. Walk places. If you go to school/college/uni/work or whatever, try and walk, or take a combination of walking + public transportation. I walk 1.5 miles a day to catch my bus, which keeps me relatively fit. If you can avoid driving or if you can catch a bus or train from a stop that is further away, you can make a huge distance if you do it everyday. It's also easier to work into a routine because it doesn't require anything 'extra' from you, if it is in fact a part of your commute.

Oh God, now I'm one of those people who give out advice on a topic they know nothing about...

That's some brilliant advice, have some rep.

[IcyJJ]

The whole three meals a day isn't the best if you are having big meals each time. I have always learned that you have a big meal for breakfast, to load up for energy for the day that you will burn off. Have a smaller meal for dinner as it will not be burned as easily and just be turned to fat while you sleep.

Low calorie foods are also great to snack on, but really, portioning is everything. Eat what you want, but know if it is not the best food, have smaller amounts.

[saio]

I Chose Eat More Fruit...I Mean, Come On, Fruits Are The Shit, I Love Fruit, But There Should Be More Options In This Poll To Really Be Valid. Eating Fruit Alone Doesn't Really Guarantee That You'll Lose Weight, But That Would Be Awesome If It Did. I Like Some Vegetables, So I Wouldn't Mind Having A Few Here And There, But Not My Favourite Option. If You Took A 30 Minute Walk Everyday, You Would Actually See A Difference It Could Make In Your Life. Walk & Breathe Is My Recommendation For Everyone Actually. You Can Do Things On Top Of That If You Wish, But I'm Telling You, These Little Things Can Really Improve Your Way Of Life. Yeah, Its All Good If You Game A Lot, Just Take Some Time To Do Something Active Or Healthy In Your Day, It Will Change Your Life.

fruit actually helps you lose weight, how?
it replaces the calorie encrusted globules of suger you crave while dieting

my personnel exercise involves weight lifting. running. eating fruits and veggies. and practicing martial arts involving a metal poll which weighs about 15 lbs

[Yoko]

i envy you.
not having to spend hours at a time exercising
not having to carefully squint at the back of a product searching for calories

Oooooh, my dear, don't envy me. It's such a waste. I wasn't always like that. I went through a phase every teenage girl went through.

I'm active in other ways. I never really was a heavy gamer. I used to buy chips and other junkfood, but once in a while. I also went through an anorexic phase that I don't want to talk about. It's all about trying to feel good in your own body. If you can't accomplish that, then your life might need a new direction. That's what I went through.

Don't snack. At all. Ever. You don't need 3 meals a day and snacks to survive, and if you have them (even healthy snacks) you're taking in more calories than necessary. This is a routine thing, so you may slip up a few times. Occasionally I won't eat lunch, there are actually no terrible side-effects if you miss lunch once or twice a week.

Not totally true. Those who work out often will find that they're always hungry. They need to keep their metabolism going so something's always burning. Snacks are fantastic. Especially for those who are active and can't wait until the next mealtime. It's all about making moderate snack sizes and healthiness yadayada. Any nutritional professional will tell you this.

If you're stuck on what to do and how to do it, talk to a nutritional professional/personal trainer. It's totally worth it and their advice is valid.