Donk, I admire your willingness to get healthy! However, if you really want to see positive results, you should seriously consider a daily(ish) diet and exercise regimen. Before you stop reading, I’m not talking about anything radical.
- First, just know that ANYTHING you start will be more than you’re doing now. Start slow and work your way up, if that sounds less intimidating.
- Diet - portion control will help. Fat free? Sugar free? Screw that. Start by putting 5-10% less on your plate. Your stomach will slowly shrink over time.
- Reducing daily soda intake is big. No nutritional value = empty calories.
- The occasional splurge during a football game won’t kill you.
- Start with exercise that you’re comfortable with and see where it takes you. Eventually...
- 2-3 days per week of strength training. That burns more calories than cardio.
- 3-5 days per week of cardio (20-25 minutes). Good for heart and lungs, and burns calories.
If time management is a concern, the frequency above is not a minimum, but rather something to work towards. Again, something is better than nothing.
