How do I lose weight when I dont have much money?

I am trying to lose weight, but most diets thesedays recommend high protein diets, eating lots of fresh fish, lean meats and so on, however, this is expensive. I dont have much money, so most of my diet is based around bread, pasta and rice. Is it still possible to lose weight on a high carb diet?

Steph j	Save your money and lose weight --- Dont buy any food .easy!

LindaLou	Try this free website where you can track your calories eaten and burned through exercise and also get support from chat boards with other members called http://www.sparkpeople.com It's an excellent resource, full of good tips, tools and advice and even shows demonstrations of proper exercise and strength training techniques and it really got me motivated after years of demotivation. I don't what it was about this site, but I've been exercising nearly everyday since I started it. I've lost 10 lbs so far, been on it for 2.5 weeks!

Lori	eggs are protein, and they r cheap as hell, just dont eat the yolk, that is a very pure form of protein and very inexpensive

harry	AS I DID , JUST EAT LESS AND FEWER TIME'S A DAY

David W	Eat a vegetarian diet. Eat lots of fresh fruit in season when its cheap, and lots of green leaved vegetables. The protein idea is a complete fallacy. Its almost impossible to have a diet with insufficient protein. Excess protien is a big problem due to the ridiculous publicity. Do't eat any meat or fish, and don't eat any pre-packaged food. The latter contains MSG wich screws up yor body so that you don't know when you've had enough to eat, so you over-eat. A vegetarian diet is cheaper, healthier, keeps you fitter and slimmer, and also helps your mind to work better. Just lay of sugary stuff, and sodas, and sweeteners like aspartame.

Troy	It actually doesn't matter what you eat - it matters how much. Dieting doesn't have to be expensive - chicken is cheap, so are apples and carrots.

polllydooodle	Buy lots of fresh veggies (not to expensive if you select carefully) Get fresh not frozen., get what is in season - make a salad put some red vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for dressing....get a few pieces of fish cut from the fish market into a steak size 1 serving.....put a little cup, rice or pasta on the side , select a nice piece of fruit for dessert, and you have a good dinner........don't eat all the fish in one night, it is for a few nights...

cyanne2ak	It doesn't matter WHAT you eat, it's how MUCH you eat. Just eat less. By the way, WALKING is free. Rather than joining a gym, just go for frequent long walks. Yes you can lose weight on a high carb diet, and that's the HEALTHY way to do it.

irtimaled	Although some people suggest and promote high carb diets you need to appreciate that dieting is about burning more calories and fat than you consume. With this in mind it's kinda important to point out that bread is very calorific mainly because it's very sugary (just stick a bit on your tongue for a few minutes and you'll think you are eating a sweet) You can try introducing some vegetables into your diet. In the past I've found salad's can be quite filling and yet are low on calories and saturated fats. Another thing to try is drinking lots of water as it makes you feel full... and when you feel full you don't feel the need to eat. Also visit http://www.time-to-run.com/nutrition/Rda.htm for an idea of what constitues a balanced diet. The closer to this you are the more likely you'll loose weight.

gsschulte	yes it is what you need to actually do is reduce fat and calories thats really it. if you eat your daily caloric need and walk a mile every day you will lose weight.

toons	Sooooo easy to loose weight when you don't have any money. You can't afford to eat - so simply don't buy any food

t3h1	low on money... then spend less on food. more money for you AND lose weight.

Luvs2txt	Drink a lot of water

chelsea	Yes, it is still possible, as long as you burn those carbs you took. Runners, before a marathon, are advised to go carbo-loading, so they could finish the marathon. My yoga teacher gives this advise: in the morning, eat fruits only. From 12 noon until 6 pm, you can eat anything, and from 6pm until midnight, eat only vegetables. So many have lost a lot of pounds following this regimen. And, the truth is, if you have less money, you will lose weight more easily, because of your limited dough, you can't buy those gourmet foodstuff.

Maddie [[loves Max!! ♥]]	Eat what you want but in moderation. Drink alot of water an no sodas Try not to eat after 7pm and if you get hungry after that...drink water instead of eating. Before you go to bed...do 100 sit-ups..doesn't matter how long it takes as long as you get them done.

antagonist	starve! it's cheap too!

damien r	avoid the pasta and bread as this is wheat and harder to digest, this means it does not help you lose weight, try and eat fish dishes, small portions, but eat healthy foods if hungary not snacks so try a carrot instead of crisps. email me for more info

Ren Hoek	yes you can diet on high carb ratio, you just have to eat much less and excercise more.

Blue Blue Blue	Great...no money...less food. Perfect combination!

Püre Pöison	As said by someone else, walking is free! If you lack running space, you can even do aerobics or you can dance or jog on the spot or shadow-box in your own little room. No need for shoes, fancy attire, or fancy equipment. Free! I would not worry about carbs. You can still eat them. After all, ONLY carbohydrates give your muscles fuel, not proteins, not vitamins. Without sufficient carbs, your body would only cannibalize upon its own muscles for fuel and your brain won't perform well. Take care.

princessnicola23	u dont need money hun! u need to start eating healthy! make salads and have chicken with it or fish! if u shop in morrisons the food is quiet cheap or go to tescos and get the tescos own brand! u can also exercise by walking more! if u get the bus or train get off a couple stops b4 urs and walk and if u drive try to only use the car when u have to and park further away! at lunch time u could go for a walk instead of sitting at ur desk! i have done this last week and have only eaten food that i have made at home for lunch and dinner and i have lost 3 pounds already! also drink water it is good for u and makes u less hungry!

Josh m	don't eat to much fodd then you wiil loose weight

cute sexy little feet	save money eat less

mahvishiqbal	yes it is, u need to start exercising and making your food proportions smaller. u mite want to start out from running, crunches, sit-ups, and swimming is probably the best. i myself lost 25 pounds cuz i started swimming a lot so it works. hope this helps!

Fat G	Healthy weight loss tips * Take one pound at a time Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that "losing 15 pounds in two weeks" is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat. Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight. Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories. * Set Reachable Goals For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself. The same logic applies for losing weight. * Stay off the scales Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body. If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It's always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress. * Stay focused on being healthy, not thin # Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body's health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body's weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health. * Fat Free? We've known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That's because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not. * Drink plenty of water Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties. * Reward yourself # Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage. * Seek help if you need it # A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs. * Watch your portions With the advent of "supersize" meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a "plate cleaner" even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed. * Eat your food slowly Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That's because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.

libbyft	Eat lots of vegetables (which are cheap) and most of them have negligible calories. Beans are high protein, low fat and cheap, you can bung it all in a pot and make lovely stews and soups from beans and vegetables with maybe meat stock cubes for flavouring. And exercise.

moonketcher	exercise and watch what you eat....

thumberlina	Drink lots of water, your body cannot distinguish between hunger and thirst... so drink water and see if your still hungry... It isnt expensive to eat healthily...lots of fruit and veg will help you lose weight

happy soul	exercise LOADS and drink plenty of fluids... eat what u normally eat but in tiny quantities.. Resist food but eat healthily..

Maid Angela	Yes eat less