Korean Job Discussion Forums

[afsjesse]

So I've been home for just over 2 months now. I'm obviously not eating the Korean diet anymore. I lost 55 pounds in K-land and I'd like to keep it off.

My diet so much hasn't changed as far as quantity is concerned. Rice has been replaced with bread, usually a sandwich or toast. I only snack on dried fruit and some peanuts (not a lot).

Coffee instead of tea

No kmchi... but am eating decent amounts of veggies. Eating less red meat and mostly chicken and turkey.

I've been gaiining weight little by little and it's puzzling me as to why. Granted my exercise level has gone down some what, but no a lot.

Any thoughts or solutions?

[Shauneyz]

Exercise more

Eat less

Done

[Adventurer]

[Dude Ranch]

download the documentary 'Fat Head'

It might change some of your ideas about a diet

[bassexpander]

It's all about counting calories and exercise.

[mlh]

If you're consuming the same amount of food and calories in the US as you were in Korea but exercising less then you will gain weight.

You need to adjust your caloric intake for your now lower activity level.

[sarbonn]

My guess is the lack of walking now that you're back in the states. That was the first thing I noticed when I got back. I wasn't eating more, but I was starting to gain weight. Then I started walking everywhere instead of driving, and things are going back to where I feel they're right again.

[Pwillig]

Sounds like you need more strength training.

[redaxe]

[afsjesse]

This is true. I drive to most places nowadays. Good idea about the group activities. Motivatio is key!

[djsmnc]

There's always Slim Fast!

[Dude Ranch]

[redaxe]

[laurenmichelle]

I like the idea of strength training, too.

Weight training is a great way to lose fat and gain muscle. That muscle helps jump-start your metabolism, thus you burn more calories (even in a state of rest) than you would otherwise.

Also, try to eat more whole grains. Whole wheat bread (and it must literally say "whole wheat" on the package) takes a longer time to turn into sugar in your body than bread with white flour, so you feel full longer.

Oh, and dried fruit often has a LOT of sugar added, so beware of that. Peanuts have a ton of fat in them, too (although it's the good kind of fat), so go easy on them. I suggest snacking on cut up veggies and fresh fruit.

Don't go on any crazy diets or anything, just eat smaller portions fresh, healthy food, avoid booze (empty calories), and work an exercise schedule into your daily routine. Good luck!

[benji1422]