Diet and exercise ping!!
Diet and exercise ping!!
Hmm, this could be useful, thanks.
I fell off the wagon, but decided that I am going to start walking, then work up to jogging, along with getting back to keeping track of my points.
Winter and the stress of moving made me eat, now I have no such excuse.
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Remember to set goals for yourself. At least that helped me. I had a bit of a waist line problem and about 30 lbs to lose. Too much stress and too much beer. Or was it the other way around? That was in the mid-90's and I decided I wanted to run a 12K for my goal and was sick of being uncomfortable. Just getting ready for that helped me drop 40. It's okay for a treat once in a while but moderation is the key for me. Best of luck!
http://www.mattfurey.com
Don't believe everything you hear from this guy, but his exercise philosophy is worth a thoughtful look.
http://www.cbass.com
Clarence Bass is amazing. Good help for us older guys and gals. Read article #10 (Forget the fat burning zone) on his site before you get on the treadmill again. Good info there.
As for me, I am starting my diet all over again this week. Forgive me Lord, I am a backslider.
Thanks Retro...I guess I knew that I was obese but the BMI calc. really put it in perspective, I think I'll go eat 12 oranges and dring 4 gallons of water.....UGH (was monday the BEST day to try that???) : ) Thank you for starting this up. I've been at it for 6 weeks tomorrow and I've lost about 2 dress sizes but the pounds are slow coming off. I'm 42 and already in menapause so it's harder. I'm eating low fat and excersizing 4 or 5 times per week. I do an aerobic step class (ouch) 2 times a week and ride the elipticle machine for 30 minutes 2 days a week and strength train on the days that I do the elipticle. If there are others on here that know more than I do and can advise a better workout then Id be happy to hear from you. Bearing in mind that I have a herniated disk in my c5-c6 and cant do much with my arms. Thanks
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I've read a number of studies here and in England that indicated that watching TV leads to weight gain. They say we use up less calories watching TV than just by sitting in a chair.
A great idea!
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I got some wonderful scales at Walmart for under $30...they measure body fat % and hydration as well as weight.
OK, I have to admit, the first time I stepped on them I wanted to slit my wrists, but since then, they really have become a blessing.
My biggest help so far is keeping a food diary. It's shocking how much you eat when you aren't paying attention and keeping track. But just recording each meal (and calories, fat, fiber etc) has been a big help.
Thanks!
Just thought I'd share my story and hope others can maybe get some advice from it.
I'm a 6'1" 24 year old guy. This time last year I was 240lbs and smoking nearly a pack a day.
Tip #1: If you're trying to lose weight, quit smoking NOW. Not later, not when you've lost weight. NOW. Cigarettes are not for appetite control, they're for killing you. So just stop. Cold turkey worked for me, it may not for others. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of quitting, being able to stop was a SUCCESS! I realized that if I could defeat nicotine, I could defeat this spare tire around my waist.
Tip #2: Eat right, but don't torture yourself. You have to cut calories, but starvation isn't the answer. Eat three good meals and let yourself snack on good stuff like fruit, veggies, granola, etc. Just watch the portions! Americans are notorious for eating way too much. Just keep that in check and you should be okay. I didn't buy into low-carb, no-carb, whatever. It's all about balance. Besides, you'll need some carbs to power your workouts!
Tip #3: Find a physical activity that you actually ENJOY doing! I discovered mountain biking, which is extremely demanding physically, keeps you mentally alert at all times, supplies the adrenaline rush I need, and is loads of fun! Slaving away in the gym with weights or a treadmill always bored me to tears, so I couldn't keep up with it. But with cycling, I am always eager to go. So it's a hobby that is fun and exciting, and at the same time is melting off the pounds! Even after the weight is gone, you'll still be doing the activity and staying healthy.
Today, -60 pounds later, my weight hovers around 180 and am in the best shape of my life. My mile-run has gone from not-possible-without-walking to under six minutes, and I'm an avid cyclist and soon to be competitive (but still for fun) mountain bike racer. It was tough work, but now I am simply maintaining a healthy body. I have new hobbies, new friends and a new lease on life, all for just one year of hard work and effort. Good luck to everyone; it's a battle you CAN win!
Eat until I'm full instead of until I'm stuffed.
... or eat until I've have enough instead of until I'm full.
Taking a salad for lunch one or two times a week, instead of a sandwich (cold cuts), and adding lettuce to my sandwiches and less of the other stuff.
(I've cut out ham, salami and pepperoni, but I'm still taking either turkey or roast beef.)
The in-between meal snacks are mostly gone. I haven't bought that extra 25-cent bag of chips on the way out of the grocery store. I'm leaving the cookies for the wife and kids. I've been taking a banana most likely.
Cutting out those dollar-menu items and the .99-cent whopper nights when I buy a decaf coffee.
Sometimes it seems simple, and sometimes it's a little like my old pre-calc class: it seems like I keep approaching 200 but I never quite reach that limit. It just seems to take a little more effort to get there.
Thanks for the ping. I tried Dreamfields Pasta that was mentioned on the initial thread. Great stuff. It doesn't taste like a low carb pasta.