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Lose weight without exercise: it’s all about what you eat

March 19, 2010 By Kelly 10 Comments

Despite being a part of the Your Shape Challenge, I have had about 4 weeks in the last 2 months where I couldn’t exercise. First it was asthma induced by a bad case of viral bronchitis. Now it’s something I dubbed “Blogger’s neck,” a sharp shooting pain every time I turn my head to the right.

I saw my chiropractor, who adjusted me, and ordered me to come in for a massage this weekend. (tough life, I know!) Yet despite icing it, taking pain meds, and getting care it still hurts, so I’m not exercising until it feels better. I tried and ended up feeling so much worse after I did Your Shape for a few minutes.

The pain is so bad that I’m sitting right now with a pack of corn on my neck to ice it, I’d much rather be outside taking a long walk, or gardening, or being able to walk without feeling like turning my head might make my head explode.

The last week has been all about food choices, appropriate since our challenge with Your Shape this week is to track everything we eat. I’m gluten-free, and going dairy free this week (which is tough as a cheese lover). I’m eating more fruit and veggies, and being gluten free means less snacking while we are out. I’ve seen a slight drop in weight, but mainly I feel better.

from my orchard

Even if you are busy, or not able to exercise for physical reasons you can still control your diet which accounts for a larger percentage of weight issues than lack of exercise.

Here are some easy ways to help you lose weight without exercising-whether you are too busy, or like me can’t exercise for the short-term.

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  • Eat smaller portions: Portion sizes at restaurants and one most plates tend to be over the top large. If you are eating at home, cut your portion in half, and if you are eating our ask for a doggie bag as soon as your meal comes. Cut it in half, and you have dinner or lunch for tomorrow as well.
  • Eat more greens: I know not everyone loves greens, but find ways to incorporate more greens into your diet-your colon will thank you.
  • Drink water: If you don’t love it try jazzing it up with lemon, lime or a splash of juice. I don’t recommend replacing water with 0 calorie drinks because they are full of preservatives.
  • Eat WHOLE: Shop the perimeter of your grocery store, and avoid purchasing anything that has an ingredient list or one that has more than 5 ingredients. Stick with things that are whole-as they were grown, produced- without fillers, preservatives and names you can’t pronounce.
  • Experiment with elimination: Many people suffer from food allergies and intolerances. Some are life threatening, but some may not be noticeable until after you stop eating a particular food. Try an elimination diet-you may react to nothing, or you may have a handful of things you should avoid.

What are some ways you could stand to improve your diet? Have you successfully lost weight through changes in your diet?

Kelly

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Kelly Whalen is the founder and editor of the Centsible Life. She started the blog in 2008 as her family faced a mountain of debt and the fixer upper they purchased became a FIXER UPPER. The website was born out of her desire to share what was working (and what was not) on her family's journey to financial security. Kelly lives in Minneapolis with her family.

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  1. AM says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    A lot late – but..you don't need carbs at all to help your weight loss. In fact, they slow it down for lots of reasons. That's not to say you can't eat carb based food and lose weight, but it's a mistake to say you need it.

    I should know – I lost a lot of weight on a low carb diet and maintain by eating mostly protein and veggies.

  2. Mrs. Money says

    March 19, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    I’m a big fan on what you eat determines if you lose weight too! My husband is not. I hope your neck gets better! I love going to my chiropractor. šŸ™‚

  3. Mrs. Money says

    March 19, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    I’m a big fan on what you eat determines if you lose weight too! My husband is not. I hope your neck gets better! I love going to my chiropractor. šŸ™‚

  4. Sheila says

    March 19, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Good tips! I started eating gluten-free last week at my doctor's request. It's kind of difficult since I'm a vegetarian and wheat gluten (seitan), couscous and other whole wheat things were part of my diet. But it's doable and hopefully will help.

  5. Sheila says

    March 19, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Good tips! I started eating gluten-free last week at my doctor's request. It's kind of difficult since I'm a vegetarian and wheat gluten (seitan), couscous and other whole wheat things were part of my diet. But it's doable and hopefully will help.

  6. Carrie says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Eating clean, minimally processed foods is so important! Thanks for emphasizing this!

    I'd like to add that most people don't get enough protein in their diet, especially women. Women could easily maintain a better weight if they just ate a bit more protein and a bit less bad carbs (although, you still need high quality, complex carbs to help your weight loss as well).

    Have you tried Yoga and weight lifting, Kelly? I find those are the best two ways to prevent and help injuries. šŸ™‚ Have a great day!

  7. Carrie says

    March 19, 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Eating clean, minimally processed foods is so important! Thanks for emphasizing this!

    I'd like to add that most people don't get enough protein in their diet, especially women. Women could easily maintain a better weight if they just ate a bit more protein and a bit less bad carbs (although, you still need high quality, complex carbs to help your weight loss as well).

    Have you tried Yoga and weight lifting, Kelly? I find those are the best two ways to prevent and help injuries. šŸ™‚ Have a great day!

  8. Flexo says

    March 19, 2010 at 9:59 am

    Good tips. I’m struggling to improve my diet now. I’ve tried starting by tracking my food on the Calorie Counter app on my phone… it’s very handy but I get easily frustrated… I’m eating more salads but probably choosing the wrong dressing… and I never have time to really cook appropriately.

  9. Flexo says

    March 19, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    Good tips. I’m struggling to improve my diet now. I’ve tried starting by tracking my food on the Calorie Counter app on my phone… it’s very handy but I get easily frustrated… I’m eating more salads but probably choosing the wrong dressing… and I never have time to really cook appropriately.

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