Of course, I'm asking for those who feel that they maybe 20 lbs or more overweight and are now on a good diet plan that is working. I have given up sugar and starch, yeah it's Atkins Diet, and lost in 30 days 15 lbs. Do anyone else have a plan that is working or have any recommendations or criticisms on any diet plan?
Thanks
I've been dieting and exercising pretty heavily and in the last week have lost about 3 pounds. I'm not a big fan of the fad type diets because it's extremely difficult to live like that forever. Are you exercising at all?Well I don't think that Atkins is a fad diet, but it is hard to maintain if you are addicted to sugar and starch which I am. The Atkins Diet worked for me 5 years ago but I went back to cakes, pies, breads, fries, and the rest and gain 70lbs back. I had gotten off the diet because someone told me I had looked like I was dying and I had feared that it was true, so to console myself, I went back to sugar and breads, etc. Now I believe that person was jealous of my weight loss and mess with my mind. Believe you me, I hate looking at the mirror at myself now. :( Now I am dedicated to stay off that stuff and get back into my slim form.
I'm not eating fast food/fried foods and I'm only drinking water which drops all the calories I normally get from Coca Cola and Orange Juice. In addition I've started jogging at least 2-4 miles every day and working out in genera ll all in preparation for heading back to the gym. I eat a very light breakfast and lunch and a slightly less restrictive dinner for a total of about 1500 calories per day I'm burning 300-500 via exercise and I'm seeing results pretty quickly at the moment. I also allow myself one completely unrestricted meal on sundays.
As I discovered tonight, if you want to stay on a diet don't go to Golden Corral.
(burp)
Weight loss really does amount to a simple concept. Calories in vs calories out.
I started tracking every bit of food and drink I consumed at the Livestrong.com site. I found some amazing things such as 3 Dr. Peppers worth of calories every day from Salad dressing and various condiments.
I was eating a ton of carbs and surprisingly little protein.
A few minor diet changes and a Cardio/weightlifting/Boxing program resulted in over 40lbs dropped with a good bit of muscle gain in 8 months. I work out 4 days a week. Fight one day a week and keep calories down.
I aim for 60% protein 20% each fat and carbs.
One cheat meal a week and Ice cream once a week after heavy work out day.
I haven't felt this good in 15 years.
I tell people all the time the fastest way to cut the most calories out of your diet is to remove 3 things: Soda(any non water drink as water has 0 calories), Cheese, and Mayo/Salad Dressing. If you can eat more vegetables and proteins in addition to working out your muscle mass will expand dramatically, which in turn makes weight loss a lot easier.Now for full disclosure, I have read the book, "Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution," an not to sound like a infomercial, I do believe that what the book says is valid. One quote I like and keep on my desk is,” My tendency is to overweight is a sign of a chronic metabolic disorder. My philology doesn't handle certain food as slim physiologies do. I must not try to compare my eating habits to those of a person who has never had a weight problem. Not now. Not ever. I have an illness, a lifelong illness. (As if HIV isn't bad enough. ;) ) I can't cure it, but I can control it." It can't be overstated that I find Dr. Atkins' theory, which is nothing new for it was understood in the early nineteenth century, valid and probably most people actually follow it. Actually, Hellraiser is following Atkins' advice and he probably does not know it. Even Atkins' advised that after you have reached your goal weight, you can introduce foods to see how well your body can handle it. As Hellraiser stated, he cheats on weekends, which means he found a way to introduce high carbohydrates into his diet without going outside his weight goal.
Weight loss really does amount to a simple concept. Calories in vs calories out.That is all fine and good if your physiology can handle the “calorie theory” of losing weight. My physiology cannot and would drive me crazy if I try it that way and believe me, I have been living that philosophy and the result was a weight gain of 70 lbs. That right, 70 ugly pounds. Sorry, I do not know the metric equivalent. Nevertheless, you are on the right track in which, for instance, to avoid sodas and cakes. However, for me I have to avoid them completely until my goal is reached and I can introduce them slowly to see how my metabolism handles the intake.
I started tracking every bit of food and drink I consumed at the Livestrong.com site. I found some amazing things such as 3 Dr. Peppers worth of calories every day from Salad dressing and various condiments.
I was eating a ton of carbs and surprisingly little protein.
A few minor diet changes and a Cardio/weightlifting/Boxing program resulted in over 40lbs dropped with a good bit of muscle gain in 8 months. I work out 4 days a week. Fight one day a week and keep calories down.
I aim for 60% protein 20% each fat and carbs.
One cheat meal a week and Ice cream once a week after heavy work out day.
I haven't felt this good in 15 years.
i so want in on this. my girlfriends, fags and i have been obsessing over this for the last few weeks. then i had this skinny fabulous fag come and stay with me for a week.I hear you girlfriend. I am in the same boat, or at least I was. If I get you right, you are probably having tiny meals, working out at the gym and finding yourself starving for that chocolate bar, (no pun intended), or that bag of chips to ward off that killing feeling stomach pangs. I say to you read Atkins book, “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution,” and follow his advice. You should keep a dairy of what you are eating, and I do mean the good and the bad, just to observe your habits. I for instance, use to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for breakfast with a soda. Then snack on cakes or candy bars and have a chicken or turkey hero for lunch, which is a big sandwich for lunch. After that, I would again snack on chocolate cakes or ice cream. For dinner, I would have chicken with rice or potato and corn or something and desert on a large portion of pies, cakes or cookies. Still throughout the day, I would drink sugar drinks to keep the hunger pang away. However, yesterday for breakfast I had one jumbo egg omelet mixes with vegetables of garlic, green pepper, onion, squash, and tofu. I had skipped lunch, which is easy for I do not have those hunger desirers and for dinner, I had chicken thigh without skin, with salad. The salad was a bowl of iceberg lettuce mixed with water crest, onion, garlic, tofu with olive oil and black pepper. Note there are no sodas or sugary drinks even if it is a health drink. Sugar is sugar no matter if it is a health drink or not. Now it was hard to get to this point and it is day 25, well if you count the first week that I really started but cheated, it’s day 30.
i'm at my ideal weight but not at the right proportions. i'm like 5'9 and weigh 174. i've started watching what i eat and have taken up a crackhead diet (and i don't recommend it).
during summer my appetite usually skyrockets and it fucking sucks. i don't believe in starvation so i keep plenty of liquids around and a lot of light snacks. im a grazer and im trying to stay under 3000 calories a day. it's easy to eat upwards of 3,000 calories and i'm trying to stick between 2000-2500 depending upon my activities.
so, because of exhaustion and frustration and totally bad dieting habits this is what i do. take vitamins. drink a lot of water. take energy supplements (i like low carb monster - energy booster and appetite suppressant). i am also trying to nix my newly formed caffeine habit.
in addition to not eating any sweets or drinking any other flavored beverages i'm forcing myself to do moderate exercises in the house. got an iron man gym ($30) and do pull ups & dips multiple times a week. i do push ups and situps (absolute torture). eventually i'll make it back to the gym. until then, a lil something something around the house has increased my energy levels.
as for the monsters i still eat an hour or 2 after consumption (as with any energy product) to eliminate my crash. i've also stopped eating beyond saturation and keeping water around me constantly has helped stave off hunger for longer periods. i've also been jogging more and playing more.
im sure this doesnt help. i would love to be a skinny concave bitch someday.
best,
d
I hear you girlfriend. I am in the same boat, or at least I was. If I get you right, you are probably having tiny meals, working out at the gym and finding yourself starving for that chocolate bar, (no pun intended), or that bag of chips to ward off that killing feeling stomach pangs. I say to you read Atkins book, “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution,” and follow his advice. You should keep a dairy of what you are eating, and I do mean the good and the bad, just to observe your habits. I for instance, use to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for breakfast with a soda. Then snack on cakes or candy bars and have a chicken or turkey hero for lunch, which is a big sandwich for lunch. After that, I would again snack on chocolate cakes or ice cream. For dinner, I would have chicken with rice or potato and corn or something and desert on a large portion of pies, cakes or cookies. Still throughout the day, I would drink sugar drinks to keep the hunger pang away. However, yesterday for breakfast I had one jumbo egg omelet mixes with vegetables of garlic, green pepper, onion, squash, and tofu. I had skipped lunch, which is easy for I do not have those hunger desirers and for dinner, I had chicken thigh without skin, with salad. The salad was a bowl of iceberg lettuce mixed with water crest, onion, garlic, tofu with olive oil and black pepper. Note there are no sodas or sugary drinks even if it is a health drink. Sugar is sugar no matter if it is a health drink or not. Now it was hard to get to this point and it is day 25, well if you count the first week that I really started but cheated, it’s day 30.My weighting at the doctor’s office was 230 lbs minus the clothes, but today I weight 205 lbs. I assume most of the weight loss is water but I am fitting into shirts and pants that once were impossible to get into. Oh yes, my height is 5’9” waist is 42” and is dropping gradually. I guess my waist was 46” but I did not measure it then. My ideal weight is 160 lbs, 30” waist and not sees the excess skin I have now. I may reach 180 lbs, which looks good on me, by end of August. Moreover, I may reach 160 lbs by end of October.
I hear you girlfriend. I am in the same boat, or at least I was. If I get you right, you are probably having tiny meals, working out at the gym and finding yourself starving for that chocolate bar, (no pun intended), or that bag of chips to ward off that killing feeling stomach pangs. I say to you read Atkins book, “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution,” and follow his advice. You should keep a dairy of what you are eating, and I do mean the good and the bad, just to observe your habits. I for instance, use to have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for breakfast with a soda. Then snack on cakes or candy bars and have a chicken or turkey hero for lunch, which is a big sandwich for lunch. After that, I would again snack on chocolate cakes or ice cream. For dinner, I would have chicken with rice or potato and corn or something and desert on a large portion of pies, cakes or cookies. Still throughout the day, I would drink sugar drinks to keep the hunger pang away. However, yesterday for breakfast I had one jumbo egg omelet mixes with vegetables of garlic, green pepper, onion, squash, and tofu. I had skipped lunch, which is easy for I do not have those hunger desirers and for dinner, I had chicken thigh without skin, with salad. The salad was a bowl of iceberg lettuce mixed with water crest, onion, garlic, tofu with olive oil and black pepper. Note there are no sodas or sugary drinks even if it is a health drink. Sugar is sugar no matter if it is a health drink or not. Now it was hard to get to this point and it is day 25, well if you count the first week that I really started but cheated, it’s day 30.
If you want to in a private thread I'll disclose height, weight and arm/waist measurements and we can update biweekly in order to bolster and support one another :DThanks. I will consider it but nothing is private on the internet. I am self motivating and I have made measurements already. Sorry for the mistake before, but looking back at my collected data on June 2nd my waist was 42" and now it's 40". My chest was 43" and now is 42". The weight then was 213. Now it is 205. Pounds not stones.... :D
you're making me hungry. today's meal sounded excellent!remember it is the sugar that make one hungry and the more sugar you eat, or chips or any high carbs, the more you want to eat. But read the book and see if you agree with his idea of how to get to your goal.
you're making me hungry. today's meal sounded excellent!By the way, I drink Green Tea and never coffee or regular tea. I just can't handle the caffine and the Green Tea gives me a full feeling.
remember it is the sugar that make one hungry and the more sugar you eat, or chips or any high carbs, the more you want to eat. But read the book and see if you agree with his idea of how to get to your goal.
Actually -- i think that it is a lack of food that makes you hungry. Too much sugar may sap your energy but doesn't make you hungry -- it may make you want more, but it doesn't make you hungry.Tell me more of your meal plan and which Atkins' Diet book did you follow?
I'm not a fan of Atkins -- i tried it once and when I had to not eat vegetables at a meal during his initial 2 week "blitz" (I forget the details of the requrirements at this point), I thought better of proceeding -- I mean I didn't get fat from eating vegetables!
I then joined Weight Watchers and watched 65 lbs disappear over 9 months. Kept it off for 7 years too -- unfortunately a "chunk" of it found me again, so I've rejoined and lost 9.8 lbs in 3 weeks. I can eat whatever I want -- just have to figure out the "points" of it. If I want more points than I'm allowed -- I can go exercise and earn more (or just lose more weight).
If Atkins works for you -- go for it. However, at the end of the day it is about calories in and calories burned and nothing else.
Mike
I'm on a diet now. I've gained weight over the last year. I've cut out sweets. I only eat fruit, dried fruit, and Light Activia Yogurt for something sweet. Well, I still have a couple sodas. I know I still need to cut those out. I've been eating much smaller portions of food. I put my food on a bread plate instead of regular plate. When ya use a regular plate, ya think you need to put more food on it. I'm drinking lots of water. I've cut out fast food. I did go to Texas Roadhouse tonight, but it is the weekend. I think ya have to allow yourself something on the weekend. I did eat more than I should have.Well, sometimes when people mention Atkins’ Diet they think just meat and no veggies. Actually, yes eat protein but eat veggies like salads of leafy greens, celery, or cucumbers (ha you say cum) and radishes. In addition, you can eat veggies of your choice from asparagus to zucchini squash. Atkins’ Diet is more than that of course, for it is a study of how your body reacts to types of foods. This is true especially if they are high in carbohydrates, aka sugar which includes fruits and dried fruits. Your body is the science experience if you feel you are overweight and need to lose some pounds or mass. I know that for me the first week was a killer. I mean, I have a stash of big Dark Chocolates bars with macadamia nuts, which I adore, and thought since it is dark chocolate than that is a healthy treat. Now I realize that the old way of eating was maintaining the 230 lbs of weight. It has been 30 days since I put them away and I was sugar deprive but now I can handle the stress. As a matter if fact, without the flux in sugar levels in my system, I lost the hunger pangs. I did become a bit anxious but that is to be expected the first week. My only fear is when I lose the weight I get scared. I guess somewhere in the back of my head, weight lose means dead or dying. Funny, the reverse of that is fat means happy and healthy. Dam! It has its tribulations. Also, once you have reached your weight goal, Atkins advises you to gradually reintroduce the sugary foods or treats and see how your body reacts. Then you can gauge how much you can handle without gaining too much weight.
In a week, I've lost 6 pounds. We are going to Florida next month, so I want to lose about 20 pounds before then. I know experts believe you should eat around 6 small meals a day to keep your metabolism up. You should only eat until the hunger goes away and stop---don't eat until you feel all full and bloated. Obvious, right? My partner did the Atkins a few years ago and got all weird. He became a bitch. I think you need more carbs than it allows. I think Atkins is only good if you need to lose weight really fast. I don't think you can sustain that for months and months.
This is true especially if they are high in carbohydrates, aka sugar which includes fruits and dried fruits.
Any diet that tells me I should not eat fruit raises red flags.
Mike
Any diet that tells me I should not eat fruit raises red flags.I am saying to avoid fruit because it has sugar in it. I am not saying that you have to avoid it forever. You can reintroduce it to your diet once you have reached your weight goal. Only then will you know what amount your body can handle with going over your weight goal.
i don't subscribe to the theory that my body "reacts" to natural foods in a negative way.... doesn't make evolutionary sense. Fruits, vegetables -- these are things we are supposed to eat -- meat too, we are omnivores. however, if something works for others, I say go for it, but it seems a bit dangerous to me and I feel like there are things being delivered as "facts" that are nothing more than someone else's approach.
there are 2 things that cause my weight gain -- too much food in general and probably, more specifically, too much processed and fast food. These are relatively easy to cut out.
At the end of the day, getting to a healthy weight is a good thing and if it's done safely and in a healthy manner -- do it.
Mike
I agree. I'm diabetic, and fruit is more than welcome (and recommended by a diabetic nutritionist) in my diet. I don't eat it in large quantities, and there's recommended intake (such as a cup of this or that). But, there's a recommended intake for all foods. Not good to eat fruit? Nonsense.so you are at your weight goal, not that Atkins is a good diet plan for you?
The thing about the atkins diet (and why I call it a fad diet) is it advises you to drop all sugar completely in order to enter the state of keytosis. Even naturally occuring sugars, which to me are good sugars. I'm much more a fan of moderating your eating habits and not gorging on large quantities of calories. At the same time however I snack on a lot of low-cal foods anyway.Then if you are already at your weight goal then you have no problem. Like I may have mentioned before, Atkins worked for me in the past and it seems to be working now. If you have a problem with Atkins, then you have a problem with Atkins. I hope to reach my weight limit by or near year-end. If I reach it and of course I will have my health provider check on my physical condition, than great. Anyway, it sounds and looks like you already reached your weight goal.
Most of my excess weight is in my midsection. If I could get that down, that would be great. I am 5ft 7" @ 172 lbs. If I could get down to 165 that would great also.Hi Ray,
The VA, just put me on the " Cardiac Diet" A few weeks back. Their more concerned about my BP and cholesterol, than weight. This is basically a low sodium and higher fiber diet.. I was trying to see if the VA had this pamplet in a PDF form , on their website, but couldn't find it.
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Ray
so you are at your weight goal, not that Atkins is a good diet plan for you?
Hi Ray,
........ In addition, your desire weight should be as follows. At 5’7”, a small frame for men is 132 – 141 lbs. For a medium frame, it is 142 – 156 lbs and for large frame, it is 151 – 170 lbs. This is adapted from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., 1959. I think my range is 151 – 170 lbs.
Hi Ray,
I too worry about hypertension and sodium in my diet. In fact, a few days ago I use to use a lot of salt in my cooking, until I took my blood pressure. It was reading high, so I decided to cut out salt completely. I even put the cheese I brought in the freezer to not tempt me. I still have eggs for breakfast, but once it is finished I will switch to cottage cheese or some low sodium cheese. Then for breakfast, I will have cottage cheese and a salad. Once I get near my weight goal, I will switch to oatmeal and see if my metabolism can handle that. In addition, your desire weight should be as follows. At 5’7”, a small frame for men is 132 – 141 lbs. For a medium frame, it is 142 – 156 lbs and for large frame, it is 151 – 170 lbs. This is adapted from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., 1959. I think my range is 151 – 170 lbs.
I don't do Atkins, but whatever works for you. I obviously have some guides I have to follow being diabetic, so I rely pretty heavily on the word and direction of a diabetic nurtirionist.This isn’t the “Hurray for Atkins it’s the Best Diet Ever” Thread. It’s the “Are You Dieting Now” thread asking what kind of diet are you on or do you have any advice to give to others. I just happen to be on the Akins’ Diet and it is working for me. In addition, I thoroughly read the book and I am applying its principles. In addition, I do need to say this, get help with a medical professional before you venture into, aka, “Fad Diets,” or any diet.
In a week, I've lost 6 pounds. We are going to Florida next month, so I want to lose about 20 pounds before then.
Your father metabolism is not good or better, it is just different. I had the same problem with my bf. We ate the same meals, dine on deserts and he would remain skinny while I gain pounds. I also thought that it was simply the genes or his stomach or whatever. In the end, his metabolism was processing food differently. He did not get fat or maybe produce fat cells, while my metabolism quickly turns the food into fat. I use to hate and blame myself. There was a lot of self-pity at that time. My waist size was 50 inches. Imagine that… The only equalizer was to work out like crazy and only then I could eat as he did. That was running, weight lifting, and playing sports. The only problem there was I would exercise in the early spring and summer but quit in the fall and winter.
There are people with good metabolisms like my dad. He eats breakfast everyday--either bacon and eggs or sausage and eggs. His cholesterol is good with no meds. He barely drinks sodas though, so I think that says a lot. However, he will eat a huge bowel of cereal at night and then ice cream on top of that. Oh, he also drinks whole milk--tons of it. I think he just has better genetics when it comes to weight. I get mine from my mom I guess. One more thing about him--- He is always hungry. He has to eat something every couple hours. So, I think eating those several small meals throughout the day help to keep his metabolism up. I don't understand the sugary cereal and ice cream, though. He stays so skinny.
I think not. Your bones maybe bigger then small or medium frame, but it should fall within the large frame category. Your Doctor may have been trying to spear you stress or anxiety. I could be wrong. Here is a chart for a web page, which I will put on this tread.
They forgot about those of us with big bones. My Dr states that I should weigh 200lbs. I'm now at 244...from 274...44 more to go....Taking sodium intake in consideration, (use No Salt and Mrs Dash) I eat what I want, just use a fork and spoon and small plate instead of a shovel and a platter....
Speaking of dieting, I just today went to Cracker Barrel (http://www.crackerbarrel.com/) for the very first time in my entire life. I'd always purposely boycotted this establishment, but my parents decided that we had to have lunch there in Fred Vegas, aka Fredericksburg, VA, on the way back from Raleigh. I'm not sure when else I've ever seen such a large room chock full of obese redneck crackers.Sorry sister, but you may find yourself 15 lbs overweight. :D
I ordered a plate of salt-cured ham, mac & cheese, cole slaw, biscuits along with a glass of raspberry lemonade and a slice of strawberry "ice box" pie. Good thing I'm only 5 lbs overweight right now.
3-day meth binge followed by food poisoning will fit you into that Prada number.lol you're terrible.
What kind of exercise do you do? Running, walking, weights?
They forgot about those of us with big bones. My Dr states that I should weigh 200lbs. I'm now at 244...from 274...44 more to go....Taking sodium intake in consideration, (use No Salt and Mrs Dash) I eat what I want, just use a fork and spoon and small plate instead of a shovel and a platter....
I was thinking that instead of big bone, you may have massive muscle.
They forgot about those of us with big bones. My Dr states that I should weigh 200lbs. I'm now at 244...from 274...44 more to go....Taking sodium intake in consideration, (use No Salt and Mrs Dash) I eat what I want, just use a fork and spoon and small plate instead of a shovel and a platter....
3-day meth binge followed by food poisoning will fit you into that Prada number.
3-day meth binge followed by food poisoning will fit you into that Prada number.
I am saying to avoid fruit because it has sugar in it. I am not saying that you have to avoid it forever. You can reintroduce it to your diet once you have reached your weight goal. Only then will you know what amount your body can handle with going over your weight goal.
I'll have to try that regimen. Does it come with a work-out DVD?
I don't care why the diet says to avoid it. If a diet says to avoid fruit to lose weight, something just ain't right. Again, if it works for you, fine -- but I can't sit silently while you are trying to convince others of this diet. People don't get fat eating fruit -- but MANY people lose weight by eating fruit in place of other things.k...
Mike
I don't care why the diet says to avoid it. If a diet says to avoid fruit to lose weight, something just ain't right. Again, if it works for you, fine -- but I can't sit silently while you are trying to convince others of this diet. People don't get fat eating fruit -- but MANY people lose weight by eating fruit in place of other things.Actually, I haven't had a fruit, the kind you pick off trees, in 30 days. I am thinking that I will have a peach for Christmas. :)
Mike
The thing about the atkins diet (and why I call it a fad diet) is it advises you to drop all sugar completely in order to enter the state of keytosis. Even naturally occuring sugars, which to me are good sugars. I'm much more a fan of moderating your eating habits and not gorging on large quantities of calories. At the same time however I snack on a lot of low-cal foods anyway.For example?
For example?
What kind of exercise do you do? Running, walking, weights?
I was thinking that instead of big bone, you may have massive muscle.
Up all night "cleaning" you say? Sounds a bit like that diet I recommended earlier in the thread!I know, just a natural high. That's still legal right?
I know, just a natural high. That's still legal right?
I'm looking into ways to tax it for more revenue as we speak.Just when it was safe to walk the streets, a capitalist taxes the sidewalk. How interesting.
So what is your comment and where do you fit in this category?
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/20702?utm_content=GroupCL&utm_medium=email&impressionId=1276666939690&utm_campaign=DailyHeadlines&utm_source=mSpoke&userid=73322
New Diet Guidelines Focus on Unhealthy Population
By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today
Published: June 15, 2010
National dietary guidelines were first published in 1980 and are reviewed every five years. They new set of guidelines is open for public comment until July 15.
This article was developed in collaboration with ABC News.
So what is your comment and where do you fit in this category?The problem is growing and people need to realize that obesity, diabetes, and heart disease will cause problems for them either now or later in life.
So what is your comment and where do you fit in this category?
I am in the too much sodium, and just a little too much fat category ! :P Obese, I am not though. This is why I mentioned the Cardiac diet, That I am currently on.I may have asked this before, and sorry if I did, but what is your meal plan? What do you have for Breakfast, for Lunch, for Dinner and/or for snacks?
EDITED , to add no further comment, Just an intereresting email I received, the other day
Ray
I am in the too much sodium, and just a little too much fat category ! :P Obese, I am not though. This is why I mentioned the Cardiac diet, That I am currently on.I use to put salt on my eggs for breakfast, and in my cooking for lunch and dinner. I have a blood pressure machine and it has been reading what I deem high. Last reading was June 11th and it read 133/93 heart rate 107. Since then, I don't add salt to anything. I hope that there is enough salt in the chicken, tofu, and veggies but I haven't felt sick or anything. I have seen Dr. Oz show on how much salt one needs daily, which about one third teaspoon. I must be in that range since I cook my meals and don't add salt. I will check again tonight and tomorrow to see if it dropped to normal range. My BP machine may not be accurate for it is around a year old and these machines when old sometimes give erroneous results.
EDITED , to add no further comment, Just an intereresting email I received, the other day
Ray
Congratulations Mark on your ten pounds loss. I hope you will reach your goal. Now for my measurements: neck is 15”; chest is 40”; stomach is 40”; butt is 42”; thigh is 25.5”; calf is 16”; bicep is 13.5”. I am over 30 days into my new lifestyle change and it looks good; although, I feel there is a lull now, but that was to be expected. I look forward to reaching my weight goal of 170 to 160 lbs.
What really helped me is portion control. I simply cut back on what eat at each setting. I will eat more often, but usually try to keep it as healthy as I can.
Wish me luck on the next 10 pounds.
HUGS,
Mark
I have read what everyone has said about diets and things. I have noticed that no one has mentioned drinking grapefruit juice. I have given up Pepsi and drink plenty of grapefruit juice which I am told burns fat. It must be working because when I went home for a visit, everyone noticed the weight loss. Even security at the airport noticed it after looking at my ID and asked what did I do to lose.
I have never had a problem with BP and maybe that is because I don't eat salt at all. My problem is that I love red meat especially steak. But I have been eating more chicken and I don't fry my food anymore. I grill all of my meat on the Foreman grill. Plus I have always loved veggies except for beans.
What I need to do is figure out what exercises to do to tighten up my core area without going to the gym.
Oh really, thanks for informing me. I am not on any meds at the moment. I should've thought of that since my sister who is neg can't drink grapefruit juice because she is on lisinopril, I think it is.
Yeah I didn't remember you talking about meds so I wasn't sure. I actually didn't know that until someone else pointed it out to me and I looked it up. I don't like grapefruit anyway though :D
I know I am being lazy but do you know why grapefruit juice doesn't mix well with meds or which meds it is?
If it's "recommended" with Atripla, which I'd never heard, I guess it's for the Sustiva component because it's not instructed to do this with Truvada. I've not taken Sustiva for over a decade and was only on a very short time so maybe I'm forgetting much of this.
I think you misread me, it's recommended to avoid it.
Yeah, well you should let Ben know
http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Meds/Archive/Interactions/Q187776.html
Is this on the package insert?
Actually just skimmed over the package insert and couldn't find any reference to it
So basically you gave out incorrect information on two medications due to lack of links. Got chittlins?
What I did was make a mistake, then I admitted to it. I specifically stated that saquinavir was the only drug spelled out to completely avoid taking grapejuice with and followed up with it is recommended (by doctors) to potentially avoid grapefruit juice while taking hiv meds in general (PI's in specific).
Grapefruit juice (GFJ to its friends), like all citrus, bursts with crucial nutrients like vitamins C and A, antioxidants and potassium. But if you’re on HIV meds, squeeze an orange, lemon, lime or tangerine instead of a grapefruit. GFJ jacks up bloodstream levels of some HIV meds—especially protease inhibitors—too quickly, increasing the potential for harmful side effects. An equal-opportunity booster, GFJ also increases levels of antihistamines and drugs for blood pressure, high cholesterol and anxiety.
I have read what everyone has said about diets and things. I have noticed that no one has mentioned drinking grapefruit juice. I have given up Pepsi and drink plenty of grapefruit juice which I am told burns fat. It must be working because when I went home for a visit, everyone noticed the weight loss. Even security at the airport noticed it after looking at my ID and asked what did I do to lose.Well, I have tried grapefruit when I was in my mid to late teens and I did loose a lot of weight but I was also forced to eat three meals a day for I was in Summer College in an upstate college. It was like summer school boot camp for inner city kids. Before then, I had free range of the refrigerator, eat anything I want at any time, and it showed. I think with grapefruit, it acts like an appetite suppressant. You just do not feel like eating anything else after a grapefruit drink or fruit. It could be the acidity after taste. That and daily exercise like walking, jogging, calisthenics, swimming, etc adds to the energy/fat burning process. Find an exercise that you feel comfortable with and like to do. I like walking around the city so to see the sites, which adds to my daily routine. However, weight training is the ultimate in the fat burning process for me. One hour of lifting weights five times a week carefully monitored will, really buildup muscle mass and reduce fat tissue.
I have never had a problem with BP and maybe that is because I don't eat salt at all. My problem is that I love red meat especially steak. But I have been eating more chicken and I don't fry my food anymore. I grill all of my meat on the Foreman grill. Plus I have always loved veggies except for beans.
What I need to do is figure out what exercises to do to tighten up my core area without going to the gym.
A lot of HIV meds react poorly with grapefruit Queen.I know that is out there but check with your doctor first. I asked my doctor and she said that with Atripla it is not a problem.
I have reached the 200 lbs barrier. I just weight myself and I am 199 lbs. Great, now only 39 lbs to go.
Ms. P--;) me too... lol
Now if I could lose this pouch from 3 C-sections, that would be lovely. I want to have a slim waist and a gangster booty.... ;D
Ms. P--I say grapefruit juice was your crutch and that you should switch to water with unsweetened lemon juice. I do not think grapefruit juice burns fat, although it has less calories that sodas and fruit juices. The water and unsweetened lemon juice has close to zero calories. Exercise and a proper diet burns fat, not certain foods I think.
Yes, I did notice the difference when I stopped drinking the Pepsi. But I was still continuing to lose when I was drinking the grapefruit juice. A gymrat told me that grapefruit juice burns fat. I tend to believe it because at the time, it was basically the only thing I was drinking with an occassional glass of water. Maybe hiking up and down the subway stairs prolly helped too. Who knows?
Now if I could lose this pouch from 3 C-sections, that would be lovely. I want to have a slim waist and a gangster booty.... ;D
I have found a workout that I can keep up with.....The Wii Fit. I started working out on it today. It has a lot of workout options, scale and BMI counter. The scale says I weigh in at 150, I use to weigh about 165. I guess changing my diet and cutting off the soda did cause me to lose some weight. I still say the grapefruit juice had something to do with it too....Yeah, I know wishful thinking on my part. The BMI counter thing says normal BMI is 22, mine was 26. Not too bad, I thought it was gonna be worse.That's right, YOU GO GIRL!!! And congratulations on your efforts.
So wish me luck on becoming a lean, mean, ghetto Queen....hehe ;D
That's right, YOU GO GIRL!!! And congratulations on your efforts.
Thanks. I think I'll keep my efforts posted here since it seems like you and I are the only ones posting here now....lolThere are others reading this thread, so I'm hoopeful that this Biggest Losser thread will help others.
Folks may be doing more lurking than posting. I think it's just you and me, kid. But I'll keep posting my progress from time to time. I took a break today from the usual workout. I feel guilty about that but I am feeling the burn in a few places especially my legs and stomach. I'll probably jump on the Hoola Hoop game a little after dinner. If I don't do my usual workout, I atleast want to do something. Plus the Hoola Hoop games helps with my stomach area, my problem area.I understand the it maybe too skinny thing, for afterall, you want some junk in the trunk. But remember, it is good health that is really the goal. And if you do reach 125lbs and don't like it, you can always balance your weight so to maintain at 140lbs.
For my height, 5'3, I am told I should weigh 125 but that just seems too skinny for me. So, I have made my target weight 140. Just to see how I look. Taking baby steps and shooting for 10 pounds. I don't have a measuring tape. I'll try to remember to get one while running errands tomorrow.
Since it is the holiday,I am going to take a break today. Then back to it on Monday. I have noticed that a lot of my pants that were tight fitting are now a little baggy on me. So, I must be doing something right. Instead of catching the bus and riding it to my destination, I got off a few blocks early just to walk. At this point, I'll take my exercise where I can get it. I remember not even being motivated enough to wanna walk anywhere.I am glad to hear that your clothes are not fitting, for to the point, my clothes are loose and I fear the day when I have to buy a new wardrobe. That would mean 90%, if not 100%, of my old wardrobe had to go to charity or the trash.
I may have to drop to 125 just to find some pants that fit. Most of the clothing stores do not have clothes for women with junk in their trunk. It's frustrating to say the least. And if someone out there following this post is motivated to better their health that is a good thing. My oldest sister motivated me to exercise. That and I got tired of hearing myself whining about my weight... :D
Due to the recent heatwave over here, I could not get a good workout in, it was just too hot. Today, it has cooled down and I am at my bf's house. He has an AB-rocker so I am going to start using that when I am at his house. I have also started using Hydroxy cut, I think it is called. You mix it with water and drink it but it can only be used twice a day. I think I am seeing some improvements in my waist. I look more curvy but I just have to beat down this pouch I have from 3 C-sections. I mean even that has gone down but I just basically need to tone it up, that's where the AB-rocker comes in.No matter how good the “good green” is, and I know the feeling, it still maybe best to hold off until you reach your goal of loosing the pouch. The “good green” tends to make one less active, hungrier, which does not burns calories, unless you consider lying around goring yourself while enjoying the hallucinating experience an exercise.
I know about those sinful pleasures. I have decided today that I need to cut back on toking the good green. Not that I am having any issues just that I have noticed that I am toking a lil too much. And since things are now stress free in my life, I think it is time for me to stop smoking. I had a good success rate the last time but I just started back up due to stressful things that were going on.
Ready or not, here is my measurement for the week. I have decided to focus on the waist and the weight for they are what matters. The waist is 37.75" and the weight is 186lbs. I am averaging one inch a week so to reach 30" will take to September mid-month. I am happy with the results and now I know what I look like 25lbs over my goal.I am also averging 4lbs a week. If this holds up, then by September 10th, eight weeks, I will be 130lbs, my goal weight.
It's all about balance... too much fat / calories in and not enough out. I see no reason to cut out healthy foods because they contain starch when all I need to do is exercise and cut down (or cut out) on some of the not-so-healthy things that I consume.It is all about balance, but I have to get within five pounds of my weight goal, which is one hundred and sixty pounds. Once I have that, then I can see what foods I can eat and what exercise plan I can follow to maintain my desired body form. I have been there once, and I plan to get there again.
I generally go to the gym every day before work and do 30 minutes of cardio. I also go twice a week after work and work out. If I don't have time in the morning, I go for a walk. On weekends, I get exercise from projects, working in the yard, etc. The point is that I increase the number of calories I burn and try to moderate some of the foods that I eat. Sure, I'll eat pizza, fries, a burger, whatever, but just not every day (or every other day). If a gym wasn't an option due to location, finances, or whatever, I'd have to find something else to do. For about 13 years, I used a stair-stepper machine at home. Besides helping keep me at a decent weight, I'm healthier due to the exercise, look better, and feel better. Our bodies are designed for a balanced diet and a fair amount of exercise, but most of us are off balance on one or both of these.
On a side note... I take Atripla in the mornings. Granted, Adderall helps some of the 'brain fog', but I still don't truly feel awake until I exercise.
I read an article recently, though I'll have to look to find it, about quick vs slow weight loss and the ability to maintain that loss long-term. It was not surprising to me that the studies that showed moderate dieting plus exercise often took a couple of years (to get to the desired weight). Diets such at South Beach and Atkins yielded much faster results, but most subjects experienced rebound due to the unrealistic restrictions of those diets (primarily Atkins). Diets such as Weight Watchers, which are attempting to moderate most types of foods, while educating, were much more successful. The diets that had the best long-term success and overall health results were those which moderated intake of less than desirable foods while adding exercise. It kind of reminds me of that old story of the tortoise and the hare... slow and steady.Atkins is like the Military Boot Camp way of losing weight but I hope while I keep track this thread, and at home, I will be better able to not rebound and hence stay in my goal. Besides, don't believe everything you read especially off the web.
Atkins is like the Military Boot Camp way of losing weight but I hope while I keep track this thread, and at home, I will be better able to not rebound and hence stay in my goal. Besides, don't believe everything you read especially off the web.
What I mentioned about long-term 'sensible' diets vs what are considered 'fad' diets seems like common sense to me. We should exercise more and eat what we're supposed to, not cut out most of an entire class of foods. Most people I know who have done Atkins have not maintained their weight loss. Did you lose the weight you mentioned with Atkins or something else? I think that the high failure rates are due to the difficulty of long-term compliance.i know people who had great success with atkins and they do not need to advertise. in time we shall see.
While I'm not losing a lot of weight currently, I am putting on muscle. When I miss a few workout days at the gym due to being out of town, my weight drops a bit because I still get a fair amount of exercise without gaining muscle.
i know people who had great success with atkins and they do not need to advertise. in time we shall see.
I know a bunch, too. They were successful... until their weight came back. Before that, they were always hungry. Me, I'll just eat (mostly) what I want and exercise. ;) Good luck to you!Well, I pretty much have the shape of you and I like it. At least, of the picture you have up on the forum.
but what I eat is more conducive to not make me gain weight.
It's not "WHAT" you eat that causes one to gain weight -- it's the "AMOUNT" of it that does. Of course eating fruit over french fries is a good thing -- but french fries, on occasion won't cause weight gain.I do not disagree with your statement, "It's not "WHAT" you eat that causes one to gain weight -- it's the "AMOUNT" of it that does;" however, and this is a my opinion, what I eat may cause weight gain. I can only assume that your metabolism is different for my own, so it is again comparing "apples with oranges." (yeah, apples and oranges my make me gain weight if I am not careful) I am glad that Weight Watchers works for you. My it keep working until you reach your ideal weight or size.
I've been using Weight Watchers and continue to eat mostly the same foods I always have -- just less. Guess what -- 9 weeks in -- I'm down 23.8 lbs. This approach is far more sustainable for me, because nothing is "forbidden" -- which would just make me want it.
Good luck,
Mike
I am also on a sensible diet. Sensible in that it does not eliminate ANYTHING from my diet. I can have carbs, fats, you name it. It is ALL about moderation. As Bocker mentioned, french fries are not evil. Eating them every day and in great quantity is. For me, I eat right 5-6 days a week then I have my "free" day or two where i eat what I want. I have lost 15 pounds like this in a month and will continue to do so. I do the treadmill every day for 30 minutes in addition. If you tell your body that you can't have this or that, that is ALL it's going to want. LOL Trust me, I know and have been there. I look forward to Saturday when I can have pancakes for breakfast and a burger for dinner. Just keep moving! That is the key.Yes, exercise is also helpful in gaining muscle and losing fat. Congratulations on your success.
Joe
I do not disagree with your statement, "It's not "WHAT" you eat that causes one to gain weight -- it's the "AMOUNT" of it that does;" however
and this is a my opinion, what I eat may cause weight gain.
But you do, Blanche, you do disagree.............Ignorants is truly bliss for she who does not know exposes her intelligence. May I ask one question before I prove how ignorant I am, where do you get your facts from. I guess from the book of knowledge listed under "make it up as I go along guide." lol Sorry, but I do have my moments of joviality.
Again, I will state a fact (a fact that really can't be ignored) -- the food doesn't cause weight gain -- it's the calories that cause weight gain -- well the excess calories. A calorie is a calorie -- whether from a cube of refined sugar or from a leaf of lettuce.
I'm happy for you and your success -- and hope it continues, but I also know how desperate some folks are for the "easy solution" to weight and I think it's important that they keep hearing the truth -- burn more calories than you eat and you will lose weight -- no matter the type of food you put in your mouth.
Mike
Isn't that the truth. My doctor told me I could eat a hot fudge sundae and donuts every day and as long as I burned MORE calories then I took in I would still lose. Of course I wouldn't be getting all the nutrients I need but you get my drift. Calorie deficit to lose weight. Case closed. Now doing a low carb or some kind of diet like that may take it off faster, but it can not be maintained. Moderation people! I had McD's fries last saturday and still lost 2 pounds this week.Please be warn that you eat at McD's at your own risk. Did you ever see the video of the workers taking a bath where they clean the cooking utensils. lol Again, "if you can't handle the heat, stay the HELL out of the kitchen." I never said it was a popular diet, for even I, way back when, was very questionable in giving up my treats which were my mainstay of life. I was a whole cake a day man myself, with a bag of potato chips, a liter of soda and cookies just in case the sugar levels get low and the always get low. Heck, I thought that sugar was a missing vitamin.
But you do, Blanche, you do disagree.............eating a pound of chocolate cake is not the same as eating a pound of lettuce. you mean to say that the pound of cake calories intake are the same as the lettuce calorie intake? I think not. Besides, when I say food and you insist I should say calories, then "my back." Later on there will be a class on how the molecular structure of the atom can affect the biological factors of the metabolic system of the human body. Please have your text and notebooks ready for there will be an exam after the class. :D
Again, I will state a fact (a fact that really can't be ignored) -- the food doesn't cause weight gain -- it's the calories that cause weight gain -- well the excess calories. A calorie is a calorie -- whether from a cube of refined sugar or from a leaf of lettuce.
A whole cake in one day? I have a difficult time eating one slice in one sitting, the icing is so rich. I can also make a pint of ice cream last three weeks.Dam, I forgot that I always had cake with ice cream. That is right, a half a gallon in two days. yes, my sweet tooth has no bounds. Hi, my name is red_Dragon888 and I am a Sugar Addict. Sweets are my kryptonite.
eating a pound of chocolate cake is not the same as eating a pound of lettuce. you mean to say that the pound of cake calories intake are the same as the lettuce calorie intake? I think not. Besides, when I say food and you insist I should say calories, then "my back." Later on there will be a class on how the molecular structure of the atom can affect the biological factors of the metabolic system of the human body. Please have your text and notebooks ready for there will be an exam after the class. :D
Darling -- read what I wrote than talk to me about ignorance -- A calorie is a calorie no matter where it came from. Now, of course there are more calories in a pound of chocolate cake than in a pound of lettuce. Again, I was pointing out that it isn't about the food type -- it's about the calories. The body uses (or stores) these calories the same way. I am not making this up as I go along sunshine -- I have a medical background with a couple of degrees to go with it, so can your smugness.Dear Sweetheart,
Now -- I am not lashing out at you (prior paragraph excluded, as it was a bit of a lash) -- I am happy as can be that your approach is working for you. I have and will continue to wish you success in it. I am simply trying to insure that you don't misinform others that it's the food that matters -- it doesn't, it's the calories in vs. the calories burned. It's quite simple math. One can have a poor diet, nutritionally, and still lose weight if they burn more than they eat. Deny it all you want, but the math will speak for itself.
Mike
Dear Sweetheart,
I am just playing and letting you explain your point of view. As for your credentials, I find the smartest people can be the dumbest. (present company excluded of course, maybe) lol
You just caught me in a joking mood and I, like you, am just helping us to make a stronger point. I am sure that others who read this will find the argument interesting and enlightening. Oh yes, the math will speak for itself, that we both agree on. Besides, Atkins is agreeing with your view. How odd? Did you read his book I wonder? ;)
Take care.
Yours,
red_Dragon888
Yes, I did read Atkins -- and I tried his diet. The day I realized that I had eaten too many vegetables and couldn't eat any more, but COULD consume more bacon or eggs, I decided that this wasn't for me.Yeah, you read Atkins with the eyes behind your head.
I don't argue this approaches ability to succeed in removing weight, but from a nutritional standpoint, limiting vegetables and avoiding fruit in favor of meat seems a little off-kilter.
Again -- I wish you success.
Mike
I am still working out. I lost a few pounds and my BMI showed it as well. I am down to 146. I am noticing that it doesn't take much to fill me up. I just found a measuring tape with this sewing kit I forgot I had. I will take my measurements later. Just wanted to update is all.I have change workout programs and it looks like it will help me get that muscular body I am seeking. My legs are no longer cottage cheese, or American cheese, but cream cheese and I think they are the last to go in my weight lost study. When I can fit in my skinny pants then I know that I am at my weight goal, which happen the last time I had lost weight. I just kept wearing smaller pants until I was at my skinnest.
Yeah, you read Atkins with the eyes behind your head.
Sorry for being a bit flippant, but I agree that I would not consume what Atkins infers, which I thinks was a slight exaggeration of his diet plan, but I would eat my choice of foods if my cholesterol was within a safe limit. Besides, as the old saying goes, "too much of anything is bad for you." lol
So you are on the Jenny Craig diet and you have found that more to your liking. Good for you, although I do not see the difference is either diet. In my case, less equals more, however, you must agree that from my point of view it works because of my particular biochemistry.
How do you explain insulin process in the human body? Do you agree that insulin causes the body to produce fat tissue?
The Red Dargon....
No, I'm doing Weight Watchers, not Jenny Craig. I can eat whatever food I please -- so long as I stay within my point range (you get so many points per day based on things like weight, sex, age and work (less for sit down jobs, more for construction worker)). Points are based on calories, fat and fiber. Just as my diet, your diet is being successful because you are burning more calories than you are taking in -- your biochemistry is not likely any different from mine -- unless you have some metabolic issue. I keep saying it -- less in, more burned will equal weight loss, no matter what you are eating. Good nutrition is a different story -- one should strive for good nutrition, but even if non-nutritious food makes up your entire diet, you will lose weight if you eat less of it than you burn.Sorry kiddo, but I disagree that the body works the same way for all for if it did I would have the same size as my brothers bodies growing up. I grew up fat and they slim and we ate the same thing at the breakfast, lunch, snacks and the dinner table. So there must be something going on with my body. Yes, the process is the same but there is something different in each individual person.
No I do not agree that insulin causes the body to produce fat tissue. That is simply incorrect. Insulin helps the body metabolize glucose. It's takes the glucose and stores it as glycogen. The only connection to fat is that in the absence of glycogen as a fuel source, your body turns to burning fat. One of the reason one sees a large bit of weight loss in the first week or two of a diet is that you are storing less glycogen, due to less food being eaten. Glycogen causes muscles to retain water, ergo -- less glycogen equals less water which equals less weight. Additionally, less glycogen means more use of fat as fuel.
The science is quite simple and Atkins can say all he wants, but the body works, basically the same way for all.
Mike
The body does work the same for everyone. Some bodies are a bit more or less efficient at specific functions, but in the end a normal human body functions in a very specific manner that does not vary.Whatever dude, I am happy that I am down to 182 pounds and no matter what the professionals say, I am feeling good and healthy. My only consistant problem is my hips that are still painful at times because of either arthritis or pulled groin. I am cheating a little on Atkins but I guess that makes it a Weight Watchers or Jenny Craigs diet now. Oh sorry, Atkins did say that once you are on his diet you can adjust to what you want to eat. Since I am losing weight I can slow its progress with a Atkins bar or a sweet salad dressing. I still watch my sugar intake so I am not worried about that. Sorry, I did not count the points.
Red_Dragon your weight loss is admirable however the rate of loss is beyond what is considered healthy.
No matter what diet plan one chooses the single over riding factor remains the same. Calories in vs calories out.
If you use more than you consume you lose weight. Period. There is no other way.
Can you change your body composition somewhat by adjusting macros? Absolutely. You must however look at the big picture. A high protein / low carb diet certainly works for muscular hypertrophy, but the rest of the equation is you must have resistance training. A typical muscle gain diet is 20% carb, 20% fat, 60% protein. That is the macro I mentioned.
A pure weight loss macro may be different but you must get adequate nutrients. Cutting all carbs is proven repeatedly to cause an initial weight loss that can not be maintained.
If you want to lose weight that's wonderful, but consider adding a bit of muscle. Muscle uses much more energy (calories) than fat. That muscle weighs more so the number on the scale may not change a lot. The number on your waist size however will change significantly. In the course of the last 4 months I've gained 2 lbs but lost 2 more inches off my waist. I'm now at a 32 waist at 190 lbs.
There is no magic 'eat this and lose weight and look good' plan out there that has shown long term results. Not Atkins, not southbeach, not the beer and women diet, not the grapefruit diet.
Keep up the hard work but don't get so concerned with justifying your choice to go with Atkins that you look beyond other more conventional thinking. Consider a whole body and lifestyle plan that entails good and complete nutrition as well as exercise.
A year ago I consulted 2 trainers and an MD, all gave me essentially the same advice. I've lost 40 lbs, nearly 8 inches off my waist and am now able to play competitive hockey and last 6 rounds in the boxing ring. I couldn't walk 5 flights of stairs when I started.
Eat clean, work hard, enjoy the results.
I seems to be on the defensive all the time, when I just want to encourage people and let them know that being fat is not a permanent situation. I guess I ran into Atkins haters here. I just happen to use Atkins and it works for me.
If that is all you wanted to do, then you should have stuck to it. Instead you have been spewing incorrect statements as if they are truths. That is the reason I and others have been on here and THAT is why you have found yourself on the defensive.take a long walk on a short peir.
So, continued good luck to you in your weight loss journey, I know it's not an easy thing. And, as you approach your goal weight, I wish you all the luck in maintaining, for that is the hardest part of all -- again, I speak from experience.
Mike
take a long walk on a short peir.
You really do have some witty ways to buttress your argument, now don't you. I have science (and math) on my side, which is why I have not turned catty.Well said, Mike. This is why I choose eating slightly less overall, more 'less' for specific food types, and more exercise. Personally, I enjoy food more than I enjoy being lethargic / lazy (not pointing fingers at anybody). It's a bit like money and one's personal budget. If there's not enough cash, there are two choices - earn more or spend less. It really is that simple.
Weight loss has a simple solution (but can be extremely difficult to achieve) -- eat less, burn more.
I will now withdraw from this thread. Best of luck to you -- I wish you continued success in your weight loss journey.
Mike
You really do have some witty ways to buttress your argument, now don't you. I have science (and math) on my side, which is why I have not turned catty.Sticks and stones baby. lol It's just I am happy to be this size and you seem to want to kill my buzz. Or do I have it wrong. Are you over weight and found happiness in your program? That's I am asking. I am hardly putting down your program but you insist to knock mines. My weight loss is obviously "simple" and yet it was a struggle to get there. So pardon me if I am happy to be at 181lbs and it was this diet, yeah "eat less, burn more," the Atkins way.
Weight loss has a simple solution (but can be extremely difficult to achieve) -- eat less, burn more.
I will now withdraw from this thread. Best of luck to you -- I wish you continued success in your weight loss journey.
Mike
Well said, Mike. This is why I choose eating slightly less overall, more 'less' for specific food types, and more exercise. Personally, I enjoy food more than I enjoy being lethargic / lazy (not pointing fingers at anybody). It's a bit like money and one's personal budget. If there's not enough cash, there are two choices - earn more or spend less. It really is that simple.It is like a budget, but I just go crazy if i eat sugary foods like cakes and ice creams. And it doesn't help that it just increase my hungry even more. Now without the sugar, I have less hungry and more energy. I wish I was different but history always repeats itself. Now I am determine to avoid sugar until I reach my weight goal and then just have it on the weekends if my body can handle it.
You've lost nine pounds in a week, and fourteen pounds in twelve days? Wow, I'm impressed!Thanks. I do body-building five to six days a week for over a hour and I eat very healthy. Now if my legs were better I would also run, but I hope to in a month or so.
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I wasn't going to post in this thread again because you seem determined to ignore those with training and knowledge about the subject, including your own MD, however I'll give you this little tidbit.Thanks for the reply. Actually, I was just thinking off the top of my head and overlooked that my nutritionist list my “desired weight’ as 154 lbs. and I mistook that as body weight without fat. So, in my mind, I guess getting to the “desired weight” is like being super thin, while in fact it is probably just a healthy weight for my body. Sorry for the mix up.
You seem to get the concept of calories in vs calories out, now you are discussing adding muscle.
Adding muscle means you must increase calories. Professional body builders use a cut / bulk phased approach. This means cutting down weight and fat by reducing calories and continuing resistance training, too much calorie deficit has the unwanted effect of losing muscle. Thus we lose at ~ 2 lbs per week.
Once body fat has dropped a bulk phase begins. This includes increasing calories to a surplus while dramatically increasing resistance training.
Protein intake becomes key here.
2% body fat is frankly an absurd goal for someone not trying to compete in body building. Even then professional BB's cut to that level only during the week preceding a contest.
It sounds like you have achieved what BB's and fitness models refer to as skinny fat. The simple solution to this is increased caloric intake with a good nutritional macro, limited cardio, and a good resistance training program that includes leg workouts like squats, core work such as dead lifting, and upper body work. Don't be that guy that does 12 types of curls and 4 types of bench press while ignoring the rest.
That elusive 6 pack will show up along with lats and obliques to give a good tapered appearance.
I'm really enjoying this thread and your posts. You sound so happy and as if you feel an unexpected (?) sense of control.Thanks
Congratulations. Keep it up.
A
This is an early edition but I had to let you all know that since I kind of started eating fruits, breads, cakes, cookies again, I found that I was ever so slowly gaining weight in size really. Now i am resolved to the idea that I must stay on the Atkins Diet and realize that my body easily turns carbs to fat and I had almost conviced myself that it was not a problem. Luckily I stopped myself in time.
Have a good day.
Red
If you swap to a more appropriate diet involving everything, but build muscle which will in turn increase your caloric needs daily you will be able to broaden your diet to include some of the things you enjoy eating, but in moderation.You, others and I would normally think so, but that is not the way my body operates.
Holiday Diet starts tomorrow:Well, be careful for over doing it has its risks. Getting into the skinny jeans is one point, while the other points are to develop good eating habits, get heart healthy, watch the cholesterol levels, watch the salt, and stay healthy. To overindulge in the wrong foods or drinks, even for a short time, sounds like a giant step backwards and could be dangerous in the long or short run. So really think about what is the cost of "Binge Eating."
Party Mix, Sausage Biscuits, Rum Balls, Petits Fours, Santa Cookies, Bloody Marys, Hot Spiced Rums, etc......
Post Holiday Diet will start Dec 26th:
Low Carb (only will allow myself a few carbs during one hour each day), with free weight workout, bicycling, and end of the day sauna. I dont fit in my skinny jeans at this point but hope to by the time I meet many of you in Seattle this coming August.
I was wondering if you have ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder ?No. I think I have a system that thrives on sugar when taken in excess makes me fat, and when the sugar is low, thrives on fat. I am not starving myself for I eat chicken or fish, vegetables and salad with every meal and drink K-PAX protein/vitamin drink twice a day. I just never imagined that my legs and ass were that slim for they were always big. I mean waist 39" big. My waist line can not go below 29" for there is no where else to go but I can pinch an inch on my legs. The funny thing is that I thought I was maintaining, but my system has other plans. I will see my doctor Monday and see what he says. Thanks for the concern though. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Well, be careful for over doing it has its risks. Getting into the skinny jeans is one point, while the other points are to develop good eating habits, get heart healthy, watch the cholesterol levels, watch the salt, and stay healthy. To overindulge in the wrong foods or drinks, even for a short time, sounds like a giant step backwards and could be dangerous in the long or short run. So really think about what is the cost of "Binge Eating."
I'm having Quintão
YUMMMMM! That sure sounds good. I hope you have some good crackers and maybe some fruit to go with it.
And cigarettes!
F U
OK... done with the cheese -- I'm moving on to brandy filled chocolates :)
Oh, a Camel will be just fab after the brandy filled chocolates, don't you think?
You are being so... decadent.
In the meantime we had a bowl of oatmeal with blackberries, an egg-white (with mushrooms) omelette and a cuppa rooibos tea.
Rev. Moon & Mr. Hung
I just smoked a blunt and into my second pot of coffee, watching the Seattle Seahawks get decimated by the Chicago Bears.
Harrumph! >:(
Seahawks aren't out of it yet mister! (fading glimmer of hope?)
RAB
Who's not dieting. And apologizes for the temporary hijack. :P
omg... I just ate that entire box of brandy chocolates in about 8 hours. Should I now move on to my pandan leaf and dark chocolate ice cream?
Somebody's gon' have a major case of explosive-D if they keep at it.