- Joey

Back to what I’d like to see in regards to diet. It also needs to be simple – I’m a full time working mother. I need things to pack in a lunch that is quick and easy. There is no full kitchen where I work.

I am a 24 year old fitness junkie of about 120lb. I research nutrition/fitness/health constantly (which is how I find you), organize my own workouts, and execute them every day. I eat pretty well (not as perfect as I’d LIKE but definitely way better than most) and am satisfied with my physique. However, I am not COMPLETELY and TOTALLY satisfied with my physique. Although I am quite lean and very toned, I would like to be better. Leaner. Competitively lean and among the small percentage of women that can actually display fully ripped abs (and not just the light definition I currently show through a healthy layer of fat). Problem is, I have a desk job. I am an engineer so I sit at a computer 8 hours a day and don’t get around much. I work out every morning (and often afternoon) but I feel that I still can’t possibly make up for all the calories I don’t burn when I sit all day. I do eat very minimally (but HEALTHY) while at work (believe me I’ve got more nutrition knowledge than I know what to do with), but it kinda makes me think that no one with a DESK JOB could ever drop their body fat % to below “normal” people levels. I feel like I’d have to be moving or in the gym all day, otherwise too much calorie restriction makes me raving with hunger. What I want to know is what kind of suggestions you could make for someone who is already quite regimented nutritionally and physcially yet has to sit still while making a living everyday. I’m scared of every stupid little calorie because of my stagnant day and really don’t wish to live my life afraid to indulge in some cake or something once in a while at someone’s birthday. Even if you just have some encouragement I’d appreciate it. And believe me I do admit my diet does have room for improvement but it seems to be a battle between achieving my goals and under nourishing myself. HELP Thanks!

Joey asked: what diet or fat loss challenges hinder you the most?
My reply: Cravings for sugar and other munchie type snacks.

Joey asked: what features would be found in your ideal diet or fat loss plan?
An easy way to curb cravings for junk foods. Maybe some technique(s) that would truly work.

Joey asked: describe the perfect diet (be realistic) and what would be most helpful to you and your lifestyle?
Avoiding wheat, sweets and white foods.
Lots of veggies and fruit. In fact raw would be ideal but don’t know if I could be truly healthy on it.

Joey asked: why do you think you have struggled in the past? Giving into the strong cravings for sugar and other crap. Not exercising for weeks, months at a time. And sometimes really not caring that much.

Joey asked: what confuses you the most and frustrates you? All the contradicting information from educated professionals on nutrition. Knowing my body needs plenty of protein and wanting so much to be a vegan for ethical reasons. (Yes I eat free range and organic.)

Joey asked: what things have you tried that made you feel ripped off and cheated? I can’t remember names of supps. But while taking them, I’m sure I didn’t clean up my diet thinking it won’t matter too much because the supp will take care of it. I’m aware now though, that supps don’t work. And if I were to take the supp and eat right and exercise of course I’ll see improvement. But it won’t be because of the supp.

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As far as dieting, I think the aspect of clean eating is especially important to emphasize and while that seems simple to say, it’s not simple to understand when you weren’t brought up to eat that way. It’s also gotten a lot more expensive in the last year to eat cleanly. I think if you explained exactly what it is, what’s allowed and what is not allowed to eat…that would go a long way.

As for cellulite, we need to understand exactly what it is. I’ve heard five different theories on what it is and what causes it. Frankly I think it’s not only a fat storage issue, but a lymphatic issue as well as a poor lower extremity circulation. I never had cellulite before I was in a bad car wreck where my legs were injured. Over the last year it’s just got progressively worse and worse to the point of utter disgust.

Lastly, as I read through the comments I came across a few folks in the same boat I am in. For whatever reason they have a medical concern and are not able to complete some of the exercises. (In my case it’s a knee issue.) Perhaps if there are any other exercises available that can target specific areas but might be a less impacting way of doing it. For example, you have a best butt exercise on your site….anyone with a total knee replacement is not supposed to stress their knees at a 90 degree angle. Perhaps if there’s another exercise that would tone the same area but less stressful. A lot of folks have lower back issues and that might be something to consider as well….less impacting exercises or ways of doing the same exercise but not as straining.

Sorry for the longwinded message. I love your site and can’t wait to get your book. Thanks for being the first that actually cares…

Heather