So, since you became an i-banker, have you gained or lost weight?
The hearsay abounds; no time to eat, sleep deprivation kills the appetite, small frequent meals keeps the metabolism high and the end result is weight loss.
On the flipside is: working long hours requires more fuel, more food, and an absolute disregard for what you're putting in your body.
All things considered - what has ended up happening to your body?
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There was a poll about this. I think most people gained.
Yeap couldn't agree more
Actually have lost weight since college, as I've lost muscle due to not working out as much.
And I don't/can't eat like I used to--i.e. have to eat a lot more salads instead of steak and pizza.
The worst part about the transition is feeling like you've turned into a softy.
So true. If I go two weeks without lifting at least twice a week, I can feel the fat taking over. I don't think it really does, because my body doesn't look very differently, but mentally it is killing me
Lifting is so addictive, and is such a good de-stresser, I'm gonna miss it once I start working.
while doing banking, now enjoying easier hours and running every day, it comes back pretty quick - and feels good! must be terrible for the women in banking though....
So true. You subconciously eat a lot more when you are tired and the free-for-all dinner every night really doesnt help. The mental note of "i work so hard, i can not deprive myself of these delicious food" also contributes to my indulgence every night. I have always been a skinny girl growing up..By skinny i mean i never weighted more than 115lbs, and I am a littel more than 5'6". and now less than a year into banking I weight 120lbs..not that much changed but i never have time to workout and I am always exauhsted and i definately feel my legs and arms have gotten flappy and i also lost my once hard as rock stomach....sigh...
I lost 10 pounds during my 10 week internship...I guess I tend not to eat when working hard. Which is bad cause I have to fight to keep on weight anyway (I'm thin and tall). I'm afraid I'll start looking manorexic when I start full-time.
Emma, lets date.
Over time, gain weight. Here's why:
Type & quality of foods: larger dinner portions, great quality food meaning full fats for flavor
Alcohol.
Sedentary lifestyle
Emotional eating.
Metabolism slowing due to age
Less time for exercise.
In addition to bnktrdr's list, I would add:
1) Stress - stress hormones have been proven to promote the accumulaton of belly fat
2) Lack of sleep - also shown to promote fat storage.
totally agree..any advice on how to keep fit while working 24/7? esp from the girls?
either in their building or memberships within walking distance?
CS has a gym in the building, DB is right next door to a NYSC, GS is close by to the same gym. I don't know if JPM got their gym back after Dimon cut it. Citi has a gym in the building.
Yeah I know..but its so hard to get on the list. There is a long waiting list. I bought a stepper at home soem weights but I am always so exaushted when I get home. =( Need motivation
From a very high level: Success is based in 70/30 Diet: Exercise Multiply bodyweight x 12 or 13 (you weigh very little) to achieve amount of calories needed to lose 2 lbs a week Eat optimally in a 40%protein, 40%carbs, 20% fat ratio Take a multivitamin, EFA Drink at least 2L of water a day Eat mainly complex carbs and lean proteins
Focus on weights than cardio
It gets more detailed, but if you have any questions PM me.
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