Been trying to lose some weight

[AbdRahim]

Pro tip: Don’t throw your fat pants away.

Actually, i say just the opposite. Donate them to charity. It will give you constant incentive to stick to the new lifestyle. Burn the bridges and commit to the goal!

 

[Neemer]

 

[Neal]

Today it's hot. I bought ice cream. Welcome to my cycle.

 

[GeoKat]

The pineapple salsa looks awesome. I'm going to have to try making some.

After I got sick 7-8 years ago I was off my feet and work for over a year I um... blossomed (175lbs 28" waist to 195lbs 48"). All the farm work I did the previous 6 years were no longer evident. Anyways when I decided to lose weight as I was gaining my strength back to rebuild my farm, through lots of trial and error I found what worked best for me was not changing my diet. I ate pretty healthy (an ambiguous word that no one seems to agree on but we called it the food pyramid in school) rounded meals anyways.

What I did was learn about calories in vs calories out and I ate about 80% of what I could burn. I made a 80/20 rule for "good/bad" foods (no more than 20% of the calories could be simple carbs or alcohol) I started using a Fitbit (and still do). I also got a Wii fit plus with a balance board for when outside exercise wasn't as conducive. It's amazing how just gaining good balance will burn a ton of calories.

Oh and there's an actually clinical study done on eating cake for breakfast and it's conclusive. Saying no to what's "bad" for you doesn't usually work for the long term happy "dieter". There are other studies I learned about while studying psychology that are very intriguing for those trying to shed some fluff.

I really want to try that salsa on a sausage pizza.

 

[AbdRahim]

Tell me more about cake for breakfast. Sounds yummy - seven layer chocolate with thick frosting. Yes!!!

 

[JRS]

Did it about 3-4 yrs ago and restarted the Atkins diet 9 days ago and lost 8.5 lbs already on a 6'2.5" body starting at 248.4 lbs. Meat, fish, shrimp, eggs, salads and increased activity. This diet works for me and will end it at 230.

 

[GeoKat]

Tell me more about cake for breakfast. Sounds yummy - seven layer chocolate with thick frosting. Yes!!!

It's true. I'll look up the study. I'm not a student at the moment but I might still have access to their library.

It's basically comes down to psychology, when people try to say no to all "fun" food they tend to accidentally over indulge on their free days. By saying yes to fun food you kinda kill the craving that people naturally have.

 

[Joe Hogan]

My plan was switch from Lead Acid batteries to LiFe batteries. Easy and worked...

 

[inspectagadget]

I used an app called Noom to track and help lose 35 pounds last fall. Have been able to keep it off by adhering to the lifestyle change liked others have shared. If you're still trying to lose weight I highly recommend the app. It comes with daily coaching and a slew of tools to achieve your goal.

 

[JRS]

Did it about 3-4 yrs ago and restarted the Atkins diet 9 days ago and lost 8.5 lbs already on a 6'2.5" body starting at 248.4 lbs. Meat, fish, shrimp, eggs, salads and increased activity. This diet works for me and will end it at 230.

Down 12 lbs already. Basically eating meat, eggs and salads. Do miss the bread.... LOL

 

[Jim]

I used an app called Noom to track and help lose 35 pounds last fall.

I'll have to check it out. I have a fit bit watch that I used religiously the last time I took on this effort. It worked great but this time around, I took a different approach and mentally monitored my intake. Also I exercise more by doing bunch of little things every day. For instance, instead parking next to the store entrance, I park on the far end of the parking lot. Just a whole bunch of little things like that every day.

I'm loosing about 2lbs a week, so I'm not unhappy.

 

[Neemer]

Jim, there is a little boutique CG in TN I have patronized a few times over the years. The first time I stayed there, the ownership had just changed and I established a pretty good relationship with the new owners. They were from somewhere in the Northeast and this was their dream.

Fast forward a year or so to the next time I stayed there...

The gentleman owner was nearly unrecognizable as he had dropped about 40 lbs. All from the activity associated with maintaining his park.

 

[inspectagadget]

I'll have to check it out. I have a fit bit watch that I used religiously the last time I took on this effort. It worked great but this time around, I took a different approach and mentally monitored my intake. Also I exercise more by doing bunch of little things every day. For instance, instead parking next to the store entrance, I park on the far end of the parking lot. Just a whole bunch of little things like that every day.

I'm loosing about 2lbs a week, so I'm not unhappy.

2 pounds per week is really good. Keep up the great work!!!

 

[DHudson]

I have been about 220 for 20 years. No matter what I did, I stayed the same.
My wife recently got diagnosed with mild diabetes. So she had to start eating different.
Basically, we no longer have potatoes, or frozen meals. We eat quite a bit of steak, with a lot of green vegies.
We usually have a ice cream after supper.
Also, because of the plandemic and me not wanting to go where I am not welcomed without a mask, I have really cut down on Cokes, not to mention that I am pissed about Coke and their
anti-white "training".
Anyway, We are actually having VERY good meals, without much difference in cost and I have lost about 20 pounds in the last 4 months with no other changes in my life style.
I do not exercise, although I am considered very healthy of being 68.
And I work at my parts store 50 to 60 hours a week.

 

[RKins]

@DHudson and have you lost any weight?

 

[DHudson]

@DHudson and have you lost any weight?

About 20 lbs in the last 4 or 5 months

 

[Buly]

 

[Gronk]

I have managed to loose about 40 pounds. All I did was start watching carbs and sugars since my doctor said my A1c was 11.7 and glucose was 383............

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I have managed to loose about 40 pounds. All I did was start watching carbs and sugars since my doctor said my A1c was 11.7 and glucose was 383............

Yah I did to, all I did was get real sick. Some times it is better to carry a little extra weight so you can make it if you get sick.

 

[Gronk]

I feel better than I have for a while. If I squat down I can stand up a lot easier too.