Been trying to lose some weight

[sheridany]

The fear of the pandemic and being intubated got me on the scale and OMG so off I went on a diet. I dropped 50 lbs and counting with another 25 to go. @Neemer mentioned MFP which I have found works really well. Manage what you eat in the right portions (macro nutrients etc ) limit the bad stuff like @AbdRahim says and log EVERYTHING and it works. All the diets that get promoted work to a point but the statistic no one ever talks about is that over 90% of those that achieve weight loss gain it back plus some. The other trick that works for me is weigh in every day just like having an RV GPS to get you where you need to go. It's a lifestyle and you have to embrace it.

 

[Jim]

The fear of the pandemic and being intubated got me on the scale and OMG so off I went on a diet. I dropped 50 lbs and counting with another 25 to go.

It's cool finding all those clothes that you can once again wear. Like getting a whole new wardrobe!

 

[Kevin D Pem]

It's cool finding all those clothes that you can once again wear. Like getting a whole new wardrobe!

Even if they are no longer what you would be caught dead in today.

 

[Neemer]

It's cool finding all those clothes that you can once again wear. Like getting a whole new wardrobe!

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

 

[Retired]

I worked in Memphis down by the river. On M-W-F I would suit up at lunch and go for a 5 mile jog. Some days it was 100° with near 100% humidity.

I lost about 25 pounds and was starting to get in pretty good shape.

One particularly hot day I was feeling pretty distressed by the time I finished my run.

All at once I had an epiphany moment.

I was going to drop dead of a heart attack or heat stroke. My family, friends and co-workers were going to look in my coffin and remark "He looks good".

I never jogged again.

 

[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 Dutchstar]

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