Need weight loss tips! I get home from work really late. I want to lose pounds and inches, any ideas?

I just had a baby 8 months ago and my weight is way out there. I want to lose weight and exercise, but unfortunately my weight keeps me from being able to do the exercises I used to do (aerobics). What are some exercises I can begin with and then moderately increase? Also it is hard to just stop eating everything, what is a good way to begin slowly so that I don't give up easily on my new life style change.

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1. Walking is a great beginning workout. Just getting into the habit of getting consistant exercise by walking 3 times a week for 30 minutes is a start. Later, when this becomes second nature, you can dial up the intensity with a good Couch to 5K program that will have you running 3 miles in the span of 10 weeks. I used the one at coolrunning, but now I'm training towards a 10K with Sarkpeople. Spark also has diet and nutrition resources, is free, and has great message boards and articles to find answers to your questions. Starting slowly is the method I recommend. If you try to take on too much too soon, you are more likely to feel overwhelmed and stop the program. Easing into a lifestyle change is the way to go.
2. I agree with the other person. Walking is slow and steady, but effective. You don't have to stop eating, nor should you. Just increase the whole grains and fruits/veggies, and cut back on fat in the diet. You don't have to go hungry to lose weight.
3. Ok, the first thing you want to do is not change your eating habits at all. Take a diary for one week of everything you eat (don't cheat, no one else needs to see this list). The easiest thing to do is, after a week, look at your food diary. You need to eliminate your "food sins". For instance, if you eat a bag of chips with lunch every day...or you eat crap late at night....you get it, just eliminate that. My food sins are sweets & sodas. I find if I eliminate them - even for a week or two without excersise, I lose a pound a week. I drink LOTS of water, tea (green or white) after each meal. Have soup for dinner. As far as excersise goes, you might think it's crazy, but a half hour fast walk a day , or parking farther away from the store, or taking the stairs, really does work. Remember, to LOSE weight, you need to be burning 500 more calories a day than you eat. Good Luck!
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