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03-29-2018, 01:39 PM | #76 | |
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For relatively short term weight loss, it's been great. I've used it a a few times at 2-3 months and lost weight pretty quickly. I'll probably never stick with it 100% long term, but still don't eat the really obvious carbs (I used to eat a ton of pasta, pizza, Clif bars, bagels, etc.) and don't drink as much beer. When I'm committed to it, there are still days I cheat a bit (like once every few weekends), but even then I try not to go much over 100 or else it becomes frustrating to get kicked out and have to spend 2 or 3 days feeling hungry all the time. And of course there are times where it's just not all that feasible, like around the holidays and when I'm travelling a lot. Long term is of course a lot more about sustainability and I personally wouldn't keep to under 50 carbs/day all the time.... at the same time, it's really opened my eyes to how much I was eating overall and how I'm sure I was on the fast track to diabetes. |
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03-29-2018, 01:45 PM | #77 | |
Would an idiot do that?
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And when I don't track, I tend to fudge a little here and there, so it keeps me honest, or at least in the ballpark. |
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03-29-2018, 01:59 PM | #78 | |
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03-29-2018, 02:21 PM | #79 |
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I’ve lost 24 lbs in 6 weeks. 48 lbs lost total in 3 months. Not counting calories. Portion control. More veggies/fruit. No burgers, pizza, pasta etc. Not doing any kind of “diet”. It’s more of a lifestyle change than a traditional diet. Walking 2-3 miles a day.
Went out and heard some music drank 5 beers, had a pizza early in the week and some popcorn today at the movies. But that’s not been typical. |
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03-29-2018, 02:41 PM | #80 | |
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03-29-2018, 02:42 PM | #81 |
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What are your alls thoughts on diet sodas, I mean in moderation.
Say 3 per week - 12 ounce. ????? |
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03-29-2018, 02:43 PM | #82 |
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I was going to post this last week in a separate thread, but it works here as well.
I don't care much for cooked veggies and too lazy for fruit. This is a nice way to get your fruits in and for a "fix" if you get the munchies. any fruit (sliced up apples, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, pineapple etc) yogurt (I use strawberry), a little heavy whip cream, cottage cheese, granola. Whip up a batch, put some in a small tupper, freeze the rest for later. Munchies: eat 4-5 spoon fulls. Done. Got my fruits for the day. I eat one meal a day. Just snacked on 5 spoonfuls of coleslaw, crab salad and yogurt. In a few hours if I get the munchies again...some nuts. I also try and get 10,000 steps in a day. I try and stretch every night before bed. I have just recently started doing a stomach routine (2 types of crunches 20 per, 30 leg lifts, a leg left for 60 sec all without rest), 3 sets of push ups 30/20/10. Since I am already on the ground for the stretching...why not spend an extra 2 min to do the stomach thingies? Roll over and knock out the push ups. I am trying to start out slow and not over down it. It is easy to do. I will incorporate rowing next week for 25 min a day. I have a nice rowing machine that laughs at me every time I walk by I will also start light dumbbell work. Last edited by Holladay; 03-29-2018 at 02:54 PM.. |
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03-29-2018, 02:48 PM | #83 |
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i've lost like 30 lb's since Jan. The only things i have done were eat alot less and not eat bread or pasta. Its been working. Not going to lie, i was hungry as **** for 2 of them months at night, but now my body is adjusted. For snacks i just eat granola bars with almond milk. Has worked like a champ.. Ooh yeah and a little exercise as well.
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03-29-2018, 02:49 PM | #84 | |
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03-29-2018, 02:54 PM | #85 |
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03-29-2018, 03:10 PM | #86 |
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03-29-2018, 03:20 PM | #87 | |
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I need to just cut out soda altogether. hell, only a few a week it's not like I'd miss it etc. I probably just need to re-calibrate what i'm eating etc. |
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03-29-2018, 03:24 PM | #88 | |
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I'm sure i probably eat other stuff that I don't realize, as you mentioned and it just adds up without me realizing it. and yeah, I don't get any activity at all. 45 minute commute each way; 9-10 hours at work. get home, let dog out, get dinner ready; eat, clean up. Bam, it's 7:00-7:30. and I'm in bed by probably 9pm - 9:30. Brain dead/wiped out each night. usually up by 630 and in bed by 930. it almost all comes down to activity for me, I'm sure. when I was trucking and working flatbed, I lost 30lbs. strapping/chaining/tarping loads / up & off the trailer etc. I just need to get active again, but it's hard to find the time or energy. when it gets nicer, I'm going to start trying to go walk for an hour at lunch while at work. bring a snack I can eat while walking etc. |
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03-29-2018, 03:32 PM | #89 |
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-- Let's talk about counting calories & routine
A few years ago I spent 8 days in the hospital and lost almost 40 pounds. I don’t recommend renal failure, but it is effective.
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