Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:31pm
I'm 37, fat and am trying to lose weight.
What you got?
My plan.....get crap done outside of the house I've ignored, take in about 1750-2000 calories, eliminate carbonated drinks, eat a shit-ton less after dinner, moderate exercise, walk with family weekday evenings.....do crunches during Reds games instead of posting on here.
Serious and funny only....thanks
What you got?
My plan.....get crap done outside of the house I've ignored, take in about 1750-2000 calories, eliminate carbonated drinks, eat a shit-ton less after dinner, moderate exercise, walk with family weekday evenings.....do crunches during Reds games instead of posting on here.
Serious and funny only....thanks
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 5, 2012 9:32pm
6 small meals a day. It helped me from over eating.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:34pm
like_that;1189759 wrote:6 small meals a day. It helped me from over eating.
I did 5 yesterday and 6 today....but sitting here hungry as hell. Lol
I'm used to eating ridiculous amounts in the evenings.....gonna take some WP
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 5, 2012 9:34pm
More fruits and veggies and exercise daily. It's really that simple.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 5, 2012 9:35pm
First and most important. Get your diet sorted out and stick with it. I'd go even lower. 1400-1500 a day.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:36pm
sleeper;1189763 wrote:More fruits and veggies and exercise daily. It's really that simple.
I really don't like vegetables. I can do corn and green beans....
I had celery with peanut butter for one of my 6 today.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 5, 2012 9:38pm
Corn and green beans are some of the worst vegetables. Do you want this or not?Ironman92;1189768 wrote:I really don't like vegetables. I can do corn and green beans....
I had celery with peanut butter for one of my 6 today.
Carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, broccoli are some of the easiest veggies to eat out there.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 5, 2012 9:38pm
6 posts in and you're being a pussy already.Ironman92;1189768 wrote:I really don't like vegetables. I can do corn and green beans....
I had celery with peanut butter for one of my 6 today.
I don't like vegetables either. Just slam them and forget about it.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:38pm
Automatik;1189766 wrote:First and most important. Get your diet sorted out and stick with it. I'd go even lower. 1400-1500 a day.
I'm going to exercise and be active enough that 1750-2000 will do it....plus I've got to work it down from a pretty big number. Starving doesn't work...well it does but Ethiopians suck at enjoying life.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jun 5, 2012 9:39pm
Fuck it. You only live once. Even if it is a shorter time.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:40pm
sleeper;1189772 wrote:Corn and green beans are some of the worst vegetables. Do you want this or not?
Carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, broccoli are some of the easiest veggies to eat out there.
Lol....I know.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 5, 2012 9:40pm
When you feel hungry, drink a bottle/glass of water. If you still feel hungry in 15 minutes, you actually need food. Eat a healthy snack. Only have 1 big meal a day (for me, its dinner) and have 4-5 smaller snacks/meals a day. I usually go 2 eggs and some sort of fruit at breakfast (9-10 am), then have an apple, sandwich, some sort of junk food and a solid meal for dinner.
I also run 2.5 miles 2-3 days a week and 3-4 miles 2-3 days a week. As well as sit ups (5 days) and some weight lifting (days I run less) times a week.
If you dont have time for all the exercise parts, just start with smaller meals. Drinking water will quench hunger when your brain think sit is hungry. People over eat a ton because of that, so water really helps the calorie intake.
I also run 2.5 miles 2-3 days a week and 3-4 miles 2-3 days a week. As well as sit ups (5 days) and some weight lifting (days I run less) times a week.
If you dont have time for all the exercise parts, just start with smaller meals. Drinking water will quench hunger when your brain think sit is hungry. People over eat a ton because of that, so water really helps the calorie intake.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:43pm
Automatik;1189773 wrote:6 posts in and you're being a pussy already.
I don't like vegetables either. Just slam them and forget about it.
8 posts in and you're being a jackass...
I promise not to be a pussy during this goal. Thanks
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:46pm
Laley23;1189780 wrote:When you feel hungry, drink a bottle/glass of water. If you still feel hungry in 15 minutes, you actually need food. Eat a healthy snack. Only have 1 big meal a day (for me, its dinner) and have 4-5 smaller snacks/meals a day. I usually go 2 eggs and some sort of fruit at breakfast (9-10 am), then have an apple, sandwich, some sort of junk food and a solid meal for dinner.
I also run 2.5 miles 2-3 days a week and 3-4 miles 2-3 days a week. As well as sit ups (5 days) and some weight lifting (days I run less) times a week.
If you dont have time for all the exercise parts, just start with smaller meals. Drinking water will quench hunger when your brain think sit is hungry. People over eat a ton because of that, so water really helps the calorie intake.
I'm slowly getting back into the jogging. I need to shed about 10 first.....I have XC runnings in July so that's the initial goal. Busy lifestyle with my kids gets the best of me. No excuses this summer.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Jun 5, 2012 9:47pm
Good for you man, legit just have to stay with it. Don't get discouraged in 2 weeks when you're not miraculously changed. I gained a ton of weight when tore my PCL and meniscus in college, running and diet change is what did it for me. NPR had a story recently that even little things ilke standing up every 20 min at work helps.
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/09/152336802/stand-up-walk-around-even-just-for-20-minutes
Not sure what you do for work, but every little bit helps.
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/09/152336802/stand-up-walk-around-even-just-for-20-minutes
Not sure what you do for work, but every little bit helps.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 5, 2012 9:48pm
Drink lots of water.Ironman92;1189762 wrote:I did 5 yesterday and 6 today....but sitting here hungry as hell. Lol
I'm used to eating ridiculous amounts in the evenings.....gonna take some WP
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:50pm
Commander of Awesome;1189798 wrote:Good for you man, legit just have to stay with it. Don't get discouraged in 2 weeks when you're not miraculously changed. I gained a ton of weight when tore my PCL and meniscus in college, running and diet change is what did it for me. NPR had a story recently that even little things ilke standing up every 20 min at work helps.
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/09/152336802/stand-up-walk-around-even-just-for-20-minutes
Not sure what you do for work, but every little bit helps.
Ok...here is where the thread goes to hell. I have the summer off as I am a gym teacher!....hence the get crap done around the outside of the house.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 9:50pm
like_that;1189802 wrote:Drink lots of water.
with a large pizza by chance? Lol
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 5, 2012 9:52pm
Yep. Glad you echoed my statement. Its amazing how much less you will eat in a day when you are constantly drinking water. Dont wait till you are thirsty, thats dehydration. Typically, you need water when you feel hungry more than food. By the same token, you should be drinking even before then.like_that;1189802 wrote:Drink lots of water.
I started drinking close to a gallon a day (more when outside in the summer) and I probably cut my food intake in half from college (granted I ate a ton more in college anyway, but the point stands).
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 5, 2012 9:53pm
Im just telling it like it is.Ironman92;1189787 wrote:8 posts in and you're being a jackass...
I promise not to be a pussy during this goal. Thanks
Too many times I hear people aiming to improve their health/weight, but piss and moan the moment it gets rough and don't want to put in the effort. My dad was the exact same way.
You know what put his ass in gear? When the doc told him his triglyceride levels were fucked.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jun 5, 2012 10:00pm
Automatik;1189816 wrote:Im just telling it like it is.
Too many times I hear people aiming to improve their health/weight, but piss and moan the moment it gets rough and don't want to put in the effort. My dad was the exact same way.
You know what put his ass in gear? When the doc told him his triglyceride levels were fucked.
Your Dad's doc had some rough language.
It'll have to be celery and carrots.
Green Beans and Corn are pretty much why America is fat.
goosebumps
Posts: 1,058
Jun 5, 2012 10:03pm
An obese lady came into my store the other day to ask what she could take to lose weight. I said that Kroger had a nice selection of fruits and vegetables across the street. (she was not pleased). She said "I hate vegetables just give me a pill or something"
I'm glad you aren't looking for a shortcut, they are aren't safe. Green tea is a great idea though, boosts your metabolism, gives you a little bit of energy and curbs your appetite. I'd add some green tea to your diet and like you said, exercise and eat healthy.
I'm glad you aren't looking for a shortcut, they are aren't safe. Green tea is a great idea though, boosts your metabolism, gives you a little bit of energy and curbs your appetite. I'd add some green tea to your diet and like you said, exercise and eat healthy.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 5, 2012 10:07pm
Salads, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts are my "go to's"Ironman92;1189828 wrote:Your Dad's doc had some rough language.
It'll have to be celery and carrots.
Green Beans and Corn are pretty much why America is fat.
All can be made in ways that don't taste terrible.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Jun 5, 2012 10:11pm
And all can be made within 10 minutes of wanting to eat them.Automatik;1189840 wrote:Salads, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts are my "go to's"
All can be made in ways that don't taste terrible.
Price and actually spending the time to make healthy food is the biggest deterrent. But most vegetables dont really take much time. You can boil, steam or cook them in a pan. None of which takes too much time. The main course is usually the only part of my meal that takes time to make.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 5, 2012 10:17pm
I second the green tea idea.goosebumps;1189833 wrote:An obese lady came into my store the other day to ask what she could take to lose weight. I said that Kroger had a nice selection of fruits and vegetables across the street. (she was not pleased). She said "I hate vegetables just give me a pill or something"
I'm glad you aren't looking for a shortcut, they are aren't safe. Green tea is a great idea though, boosts your metabolism, gives you a little bit of energy and curbs your appetite. I'd add some green tea to your diet and like you said, exercise and eat healthy.