Starting an EMT course soon, looking to loose some weight

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I'm starting an EMT course soon, about 2 and a half months to be exact. Currently I weigh 224lb, & I would like to be about 150 - 165. I know, I know! That's a lot. But I'm only 5'2 & although my body "carries the weight good" (or so that's what people tell me) I definitely want to be smaller. The size my body is actually supposed to weigh. I have started eating less, I do as much exercise as I can with having a 1 year old & working. Any more tips on what I can do. Any supplements to curve appetite &/or be a sub for a meal? Any work out tips for mom & toddler?

Thanks in advance!
 
honest answer? there are only two ways to lose weight: decrease caloric intake, and increase caloric utilization.

Some tips: exercise at least 4 days a week, daily if you can. some type of cardio is good, make sure you get sweaty. I try to do 30 minutes to hour a day, with the first 30 being a cardio (I'm trying to run more), with the other 30 being weight training (either with free weights if I'm at a gym, or bodyweight exercises, which happens more often then not, if I'm home). I have an almost 2 year old at home, so I know it gets tough.

Drink lots of water. drink water during the day, drink water before you eat. I have a 1500mL bottle with me at my desk, and it gets refilled at least once a day.

Keep track of what you eat. including snacks. We eat a lot more than we realize, so if you write down everything, you have an objective record. But keep drinking water.

I like http://physiqonomics.com as a reference site. The guy might be more blunt than many others (some might say he borders on being an arrogant jerk), but he's entertaining and his content is accurate.
 
good website I use to keep track of calories and exercise is www.myfitnesspal.com

free; never ran into a store bought food (or restaurant or fast food) that isn't in it's data base
 
get a good walking stroller and take your child for a walk/jog 30-60 minutes a day. I don't have kids; so I have a 3 year hyper dog. I have lost 50 lbs in 6 months.
 
johnrsemt said:
get a good walking stroller and take your child for a walk/jog 30-60 minutes a day. I don't have kids; so I have a 3 year hyper dog. I have lost 50 lbs in 6 months.
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I do want a walking stroller.

Thanks all for the great advice!
 
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