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2015 FFA Weight Loss thread (1 Viewer)

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I'm 215 and I want to get to 180.

I'm sure there are more FFA fatties out there. Let's do this.

I've read a lot of good posts in the past. I'm specifically thinking of the myfitnesspal and Otis threads.

If anyone in those threads has any new insight they've gained from experience or new studies, I'd love to hear them.

My plan:

My main goal is to track what I eat on myfitnesspal. If I track, I'll stick with it. If I don't track, I'll fall apart.

I want to eat healthy, but I do personally feel that calories is the main thing. I'm tracking on a 1.5/week diet, which puts me at 1700 calories. This isn't all that hard, especially when you incorporate IF and don't eat until lunch. That's a lot of calories for 2 meals, as I try not to snack.

Who's with me, lets lose some weight.

 
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former athlete (like most of you, I'm sure) who has been basically sedentary since my oldest was born almost 8 years ago. I eat healthy-ish (could do better with portion control and evening sweets). I haven't weighed myself in a while- was 185 during my pre-kid fit stage (endurance races- triathlons, marathons, etc) and would be a pretty healthy, comfortable 190 (6') or 195... in my mid 40s. I'm probably around 205 right now. losing 10 pounds would work for me.

I've given no thought to tracking calories, but know that I need to get some kind of work-out routine going again to kickstart this.

otherwise- posting here is my first step.

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Last year I started the year bulky (not fat, but just large... A lot of mass)...

I wanted to get in real good shape and stuck with it. I was about 240, around 6'2.

I'm opening 2015 at 210, low body fat, and in great shape.

If you want to lose 35 pounds, which equals 16% of your weight now, you should exercise also. Sit-ups are pointless as you've got a gut that will cover any progress you make there. You should stick with some easy mindless cardio for a month or two and progress from there.

Good luck!

 
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Last year I started the year bulky (not fat, but just large... A lot of mass)...

I wanted to get in real good shape and stuck with it. I was about 240, around 6'2.

I'm opening 2015 at 210, low body fat, and in great shape.

If you want to lose 35 pounds, which equals 16% of your weight now, you should exercise also. Sit-ups are pointless as you've got a gut that will cover any progress you make there. You should stick with some easy mindless cardio for a month or two and progress from there.

Good luck!
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What did you do? I'm missing that out of your post.

 
El Floppo said:
are you exercising, shader?
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not yet but I just started. I gotta be honest, for some reason the last few months have been rough mentally at work. It leaves me feeling quite drained. I have zero energy which makes exercise hard.

My primary goal is to shed a bunch of fat, which will inevitably help the energy levels.

But I know I need to exercise.

I don't think regular cardio is gonna help a whole lot with weight loss, but I think it makes you feel better, and I'd rather be able to run 2 miles than not be able to. In terms of weight loss though, unless you are running a lot every day, I'm not sure how effective it is.

So basically I'm not doing anything yet. But I know I need to. I want to gain muscle, as that's huge for maintenance. If I drop calories to 1700 and do nothing else, I know they will eventually come back on.

So working on building a plan. Any advice or tips from anyone would be huge help I'm sure.

 
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El Floppo said:
are you exercising, shader?
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not yet but I just started. I gotta be honest, for some reason the last few months have been rough mentally at work. It leaves me feeling quite drained. I have zero energy which makes exercise hard.

My primary goal is to shed a bunch of fat, which will inevitably help the energy levels.

But I know I need to exercise.

I don't think regular cardio is gonna help a whole lot with weight loss, but I think it makes you feel better, and I'd rather be able to run 2 miles than not be able to. In terms of weight loss though, unless you are running a lot every day, I'm not sure how effective it is.

So basically I'm not doing anything yet. But I know I need to. I want to gain muscle, as that's huge for maintenance. If I drop calories to 1700 and do nothing else, I know they will eventually come back on.

So working on building a plan. Any advice or tips from anyone would be huge help I'm sure.
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I hear you about work/life draining the energy out of you. same deal for me, plus 2 young kids.

I'm trying to figure out how to do regular exercise without there being an end-goal (race, sport season, etc). so far in my life, I haven't been able to make it stick without.

and it seems to me, if you can control your calories and burn more than you're taking in... wala- weight loss.

 
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fantasycurse42 said:
Last year I started the year bulky (not fat, but just large... A lot of mass)...

I wanted to get in real good shape and stuck with it. I was about 240, around 6'2.

I'm opening 2015 at 210, low body fat, and in great shape.

If you want to lose 35 pounds, which equals 16% of your weight now, you should exercise also. Sit-ups are pointless as you've got a gut that will cover any progress you make there. You should stick with some easy mindless cardio for a month or two and progress from there.

Good luck!
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What did you do? I'm missing that out of your post.
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:popcorn:

:thumbup: great work, fc- looking forward to hearing about how you went about it... especially with a young kid in the house.

 
Seriously, kids are draining. But I think I need to do more exercising with the kids. For instance, instead of taking them to the playground and letting them play while i watch, browse twitter and sit...

take them to the soccer field and kick a ball. Have races, stuff like that. If I can do that regularly, PLUS incorporate a weight training routine to gain muscle, I think that will be good.

Plus I need to start playing basketball again. Infinitely more rewarding than running on a treadmill.

 
Copying el floppo...

Ex athelete but herniated three lower disks 5 years ago. I was large then, 6'5" 250, but now I'm a disgusting 290. Back has continued to get worse and addition of twins three months ago, in addition to my six year old, hasn't helped my lack of exercise.

Eat healthiesh with portion control and late evening snacks being my nemesis.

Back Dr said if I want to avoid spinal fusion in 3 years or less to get my fat ### to a gym and lose 50 lbs...his exact words.

He Rx a health gym owned by Dr's, nice racket, and ive been going 2-3 times a week for three weeks. Been doing strength and cardio, and have actually put on 3 lbs but I feel better.

Diabetes runs in my family, thanks mom, so I need to eat healthier as well. Tried the paleo but trying to do that with twins and a wife who has no interest in that diet isn't going to happen. Fwiw, three months after giving birth to twins my wife is down to 115...I'm personally embarrassed by that. She looks awesome where I look like a piece of warmed butter.

Been looking at a diet that is family friendly, and I think I'm going to adopt the ADA diet. Now I need to get the recipes, snacks, etc.

 
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For starters, come check out the Otis diet thread http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=704307&page=72

A lot of FFA success stories in there... IIRC Keerock lost the most weight, something like 240 all the way down to 170.

For me personally I'm a former athlete and I've always been a gym rat, although I've had a few surgeries and life in the way over the last 4-5 years so I had really ballooned up until last year.

I caught the motivation from a bachelor party I was going to in Vegas and just never looked back. Around March last year I had a serious lifestyle change with dieting. Got really strict, cut carbs (haven't had a bagel and things like that in forever), and started paying attention to calorie intake, and dedicated myself to the gym again. I kept a strict routine which works for me. Sat/Sun morning gym, Tues/Thurs evening gym.

Everyone diets and exercises differently, you just have to fnd your comfort zone and get into it.

My biggest recommendation on dieting though and I feel this should be universal is to always have a cheat meal every week. I find having one day a week to look forward to to eat whatever I want (within moderation) keeps me on schedule. Honestly, over the holidays I've been eating beyond my now routine eating habits and I was feeling sick half the time. My body has kinda adjusted to eating better.

Also, I didn't drink a lot in 2014... There were some nights when I just got hammered, but not a ton. Even at dinners, sometimes I would just have a water instead of alcohol. Stopped drinking soda too which is my Achilles.

 
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El Floppo said:
are you exercising, shader?
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not yet but I just started. I gotta be honest, for some reason the last few months have been rough mentally at work. It leaves me feeling quite drained. I have zero energy which makes exercise hard.

My primary goal is to shed a bunch of fat, which will inevitably help the energy levels.

But I know I need to exercise.

I don't think regular cardio is gonna help a whole lot with weight loss, but I think it makes you feel better, and I'd rather be able to run 2 miles than not be able to. In terms of weight loss though, unless you are running a lot every day, I'm not sure how effective it is.

So basically I'm not doing anything yet. But I know I need to. I want to gain muscle, as that's huge for maintenance. If I drop calories to 1700 and do nothing else, I know they will eventually come back on.

So working on building a plan. Any advice or tips from anyone would be huge help I'm sure.
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Honestly, don't underestimate the benefits of walking. Generally easy to do and does not beat your body up the way running does. You don't need to have a gym membership nor necessarily get all sweaty like other cardio. Make an effort to get up and go for a few short walks at work each day. Maybe mix in a flight of stairs, too. I am not saying just walking will get you to the level of fitness you're wanting, but its a good start, IMO. Get in a good habit of walking each day and then go up from there.

Sounded from your OP that you were talking about spreading your 1750 cal over two meals. I would say go with more smaller meals and don't skip breakfast. And snacking can be good. Obviously depends on your choices of snack but you may find your energy levels are better if you're eating several smaller meals a day than two bigger ones. Drink a lot of water, too. Good luck!

 
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Copying el floppo...

Ex athelete but herniated three lower disks 5 years ago. I was large then, 6'5" 250, but now I'm a disgusting 290. Back has continued to get worse and addition of twins three months ago, in addition to my six year old, hasn't helped my lack of exercise.

Eat healthiesh with portion control and late evening snacks being my nemesis.

Back Dr said if I want to avoid spinal fusion in 3 years or less to get my fat ### to a gym and lose 50 lbs...his exact words.

He Rx a health gym owned by Dr's, nice racket, and ive been going 2-3 times a week for three weeks. Been doing strength and cardio, and have actually put on 3 lbs but I feel better.

Diabetes runs in my family, thanks mom, so I need to eat healthier as well. Tried the paleo but trying to do that with twins and a wife who has no interest in that diet isn't going to happen. Fwiw, three months after giving birth to twins my wife is down to 115...I'm personally embarrassed by that. She looks awesome where I look like a piece of warmed butter.

Been looking at a diet that is family friendly, and I think I'm going to adopt the ADA diet. Now I need to get the recipes, snacks, etc.
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hope it work well man..that kind of weight loss can be quite consuming when you know what's ahead of you, so take it in chunks. What's the optimal weight for 6'5?

 
Only shop the outer rim

Cook your own food

Prepare ahead of time

Always make sure you have ready made food available in the fridge. If you're away from home for long periods of time then pack a cooler too.

Make a shopping list, only get what you write down

Manage your stress, if you can't control it don't let it get to you

Get plenty of sleep

Do those things and you'll have more energy to exercise.

 
In.

I'm 5'9", hover around 185-195 lbs. I've been doing pushups daily for about 6 months (skip a day here and there). Started with one set of 15. Made it up to a set of 60, now back to about a set of 45-50 (missed time due to being sick). Just a set. Been seeing pretty good results.

Going to the gym is tough for me. Start work at 7am, get home around 3:30pm, but have 3 kids under 10. Plus, I coach my two oldests' teams throughout the year (soccer, basketball, baseball). I guess I could go after they go to bed, but I'd like to spend time with my wife and I'm pretty tired after reading bedtime stories, giving baths, making lunches, cleaning up, etc.

Started pickup hoops again, and have actually started a parks & rec team with some of those guys. First game this Sunday. Looking forward to that.

I used to be a horrible eater. I've cut soda out for the most part (maybe 1-2 diet cokes a week). Like others, I eat healthy-ish, but need to cut out the late night snacking. Fast food I love, but hardly do it any more (maybe 1-2 times a month).

Oh, then there's the beer. The 12-20 Lagunitas (Seasonal Whatever) per week. I think I'll tone back a little. Like, take it down to 10-15 per week. I mean, I don't wanna lose too much. People might think something was wrong.

 
I went from 262 to 210 in '14. Ran 5k in 36 minutes. Had to slow down and walk 3 times.

Now I am able to do half marathon. My goal is a full marathon this year. I need to drop at least 20 more pounds to be able to I think.

 
Went from 227 to 167 in 2014. I used myfitnesspal to track what I ate. I was really disciplined about it. I also did a Couch to 5K program and ran a few 5Ks during the year.

Good luck guys!

 
I'm back in as well. Ran a full marathon weighing more than what I should (@228) and put on about 10 since then. Would LOVE to get down to 180-185 but would be very satisfied with 200. Want to run a sub 1-hr 10K in September (AF Marathon). I wont be punishing myself with 18 mile long runs this year. More HIIT and speed work once I get the weight down below 220.

 
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rascal said:
Copying el floppo...

Ex athelete but herniated three lower disks 5 years ago. I was large then, 6'5" 250, but now I'm a disgusting 290. Back has continued to get worse and addition of twins three months ago, in addition to my six year old, hasn't helped my lack of exercise.

Eat healthiesh with portion control and late evening snacks being my nemesis.

Back Dr said if I want to avoid spinal fusion in 3 years or less to get my fat ### to a gym and lose 50 lbs...his exact words.

He Rx a health gym owned by Dr's, nice racket, and ive been going 2-3 times a week for three weeks. Been doing strength and cardio, and have actually put on 3 lbs but I feel better.

Diabetes runs in my family, thanks mom, so I need to eat healthier as well. Tried the paleo but trying to do that with twins and a wife who has no interest in that diet isn't going to happen. Fwiw, three months after giving birth to twins my wife is down to 115...I'm personally embarrassed by that. She looks awesome where I look like a piece of warmed butter.

Been looking at a diet that is family friendly, and I think I'm going to adopt the ADA diet. Now I need to get the recipes, snacks, etc.
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hope it work well man..that kind of weight loss can be quite consuming when you know what's ahead of you, so take it in chunks. What's the optimal weight for 6'5?
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Well, my muscle weight alone, per the machine they used, was 215. So assuming 15% bodyfat 245. Per the bmi chart...210 is upper end of normal...maybe when I'm dead.
 
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Last time I did this I was 205, went down to 159. Then I hovered at 175 for a while. Now im back to 203.

I know what I need to do and how to lose the weight. What I am more interested in is why, psychologically, I keep reverting. Its more than just enjoying eating food that is not good for me. Im very concerned about my heart. Have to try again.

 
I'm in. I started Dec at 221 and ended 2014 at 211 (6'0" - 38yr). Mainly dieting - cutting carbs (less than 30g/day) and cutting soda/caffeinated drinks. Looking to start up exercising this week with a goal of 180 by April. I've been tracking my diet and daily exercise (walks) via FitBit and looking to keep this up as I add in the exercises. My friend offered me his Insanity set, so I'll make a go at this starting tonight.

 
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in terms of exercise, what are most of you guys looking at doing? or you successful 2014 people do?
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I think we should all meet up for racquetball on Tues & Thurs.

In all seriousness I will be biking, running, and doing kettle bell swings.

 
Do we have a good amount of Fitbit users here?

fun way I gamble with local friends here and try to stay fit is to run a pool as follows:

Pick a 3 months period.

you're goal is to take 10,000 steps a day, every day.

Any day you do NOt take 10,000 steps, you put $5 bucks into the "pool"

Person with the most steps at the end of 3 months, wins the pool money (pool money could also be paid out for 1st through 3rd or 5th or 10th place depending on how many entrants.

We keep a Google Doc spreadsheet tracking steps and under 10,000 days and you pay up at the end of 3 months.

Usually keeps people motivated to keep going - I know it did for more the past 6 months.

If there's enough interest, I'm happy to run it.

NOTE: You will have to add other group members as contacts to add them to FitBit and track. At the very least, you must add me, so I can keep the spreadsheet updated.

 
In.

My GF got me a fitbit for Xmas, and I have it linked to my Loseit account where I track everything.

If you count your calories and keep it under 2kish per day, you will lose weight, period. It is slow progress but it can happen. I got up 230 lbs in September of 2012 with a goal of getting under 200. I hit 199 in February of 2013 and then fell off the wagon - back up to 233 lbs now.

A few tips;

  • Track and Log everything. This means if you go to the fridge and grab a few grapes, or grab a couple of french fries out of your kid's happy meal or whatever, log it. Those things add up over the course of a week.
  • If you like to drink, eliminate beer from your regimen. Much better calorie wise to have a few straight or rocks bourbons or vodkas.
  • Don't get discouraged when you see your weight fluctuating. There is alot going on inside your body - water retention, etc. Over the long haul you will lose weight if you maintain a calorie deficit.
Pro tip - don't try to fool your fitbit by wearing it on your whacking wrist and firing up some porn. I tried that. It doesn't work.

 
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I learned these last few years that keeping weight off has everything to do with diet and much less to do with exercise. If you exercise religiously but eat bad you just won't keep the pounds off. I also learned that i was in complete denial about the quality of my diet. I used to always believe i did not eat that poorly when in fact my diet was not very good at all. If you truly want to lose weight and feel the best you have in a long while you need to eat A LOT of vegetables and you need to cut the crap out of your diet completely. i got an early start this year after receiving some issues with some blood work and with the exception of a little bender around Christmas I've got a good 3-4 weeks under my belt of great eating. Lost 6 pounds already and not feeling hungry at all. i have taken all simple carbs out of my diet as well as anything with hydrogenated oils. My favorite snack is an apple with unsweetened (the kind you stir) peanut or almond butter. I've added walnuts, beets (the big one if you want to lower cholesterol), carrots, spinach, and many other vegetables to my daily routine. I bought one of these and use it primarily with vegetables. Some people add avocado to their smoothies or whole juice and I do too but with this machine I can also add the avocado pit. That's right, THE PIT. It liquifies the pit. The pit is one of the healthiest things you can eat, loaded with soluble fiber. I also added raw cacao powder to my routine and have been sleeping better than I have in 15 years thanks to a suggestion in another thread. I think the best part about eating this way is how my mood is greatly elevated and how addicting it is. I see and feel the results already and with my next blood test in late march i know I'm going to stick with it so i can see some good results. I still do running every day but while exercise alone is beneficial in many ways you aren't going to lose and keep weight off without the diet component.

 
El Floppo said:
in terms of exercise, what are most of you guys looking at doing? or you successful 2014 people do?
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body weight exercises whenever I have some free time or amidst my runs.
 
El Floppo said:
ragincajun said:
El Floppo said:
in terms of exercise, what are most of you guys looking at doing? or you successful 2014 people do?
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I think we should all meet up for racquetball on Tues & Thurs.

In all seriousness I will be biking, running, and doing kettle bell swings.
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I'm busy on Tuesdays.
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Ok Thursday's but we meet half way.

 
Cut out the sugar...1st and foremost. Loose any and all 'drinks' and drink only water...all day, everyday. You'll lose your craving after about a week +/-2 days.

Sugar is in everything and its killing us.

Don't fall for "Low Fat" or "Low calorie" packaged foods. Food doesn't taste so well when they take out the fat, so they pump it with other things to compensate.

Enjoy good fats and meat. Our bodies are supposed to eat and use fat, however, it mistakenly attacks the sugars first and feels its satisfied and never gets to the real fat. This causes the most of our fat build up.

I went from 215 to 185 in about 8 weeks. I do Crossfit, run and took up the Whole Life Challenge. I moved my diet to 100% paleo then (now 75% paleo....clean breakfast and lunch, then a normal, but healthier diner with the family).

I didn't "Track" meals. IMO I think counting overall calories is pointless. It gave me 1 more thing to have to worry about tracking and/failing at. Focus on eating clean, be active and the calories will work themselves out. Granted...you cant out-work a 3000+ cal diet per day, but if you are eating clean, you shouldn't be anywhere near that.

Love my FitBit...i make it a game to see what my step score is that day.

Good luck!!!

 
One week in down from 220 to 213!

I'm simply eating 1700 calories a day. Obviously the first week is a bunch of water, but it feels good to move far away from that dreaded 220 area.

 
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Cut out the sugar...1st and foremost. Loose any and all 'drinks' and drink only water...all day, everyday. You'll lose your craving after about a week +/-2 days.

Sugar is in everything and its killing us.

Don't fall for "Low Fat" or "Low calorie" packaged foods. Food doesn't taste so well when they take out the fat, so they pump it with other things to compensate.

Enjoy good fats and meat. Our bodies are supposed to eat and use fat, however, it mistakenly attacks the sugars first and feels its satisfied and never gets to the real fat. This causes the most of our fat build up.

I went from 215 to 185 in about 8 weeks. I do Crossfit, run and took up the Whole Life Challenge. I moved my diet to 100% paleo then (now 75% paleo....clean breakfast and lunch, then a normal, but healthier diner with the family).

I didn't "Track" meals. IMO I think counting overall calories is pointless. It gave me 1 more thing to have to worry about tracking and/failing at. Focus on eating clean, be active and the calories will work themselves out. Granted...you cant out-work a 3000+ cal diet per day, but if you are eating clean, you shouldn't be anywhere near that.

Love my FitBit...i make it a game to see what my step score is that day.

Good luck!!!
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This works too. My experiences with primal/paleo tell me that I can't do it longterm. I find it easier to just restrict foods. If I'm craving a chocolate chip cookie, i'll eat one and compensate by eating less elsewhere.

But I do recognize the health benefits of eating primal and so I try and structure my diet around that when I can.

I agree that sugar in general is causing a problem, but I think some in the primal community have gone so far over the edge that they now think sugar in itself is horrible for us.

I think the problem is massive overconsumption of sugar. But having sugar in it's place is probably fine. As a dessert. Every couple days or something. Not after every meal, in between, for breakfast, etc.

 
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I am at 188 (heaviest I have ever been) and the Dr. just put me on blood pressure and cholesterol meds, which has been a huge wake up call.

My goal is to get down to 160 by June 1st. So Yesterday I started myfitnesspal at 1700 calories. I also started stronglifts 5x5 and added 45 minutes of cardio (just walking for now.) Cut out all drinks other than water and bought some whey protein. anything else i should be doing?

I wish you all luck and hope we can continue to offer advise and support to each other.

 
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This works too. My experiences with primal/paleo tell me that I can't do it longterm. I find it easier to just restrict foods. If I'm craving a chocolate chip cookie, i'll eat one and compensate by eating less elsewhere.

But I do recognize the health benefits of eating primal and so I try and structure my diet around that when I can.

I agree that sugar in general is causing a problem, but I think some in the primal community have gone so far over the edge that they now think sugar in itself is horrible for us.

I think the problem is massive overconsumption of sugar. But having sugar in it's place is probably fine. As a dessert. Every couple days or something. Not after every meal, in between, for breakfast, etc.
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I agree 100% I was very strict in the begginnig when I was on my weight loss stage. Now that I am comfortable with where I am, I do cheat...of course. But it took me getting intense to change my habits. Once those were changed and replaced with healthier ones, I allow myself a snack here and there. I love food too much, I enjoy going out to get ice cream with my family. I couldn't live that strict. But thats why I keep my breakfasts and lunches 100% paleo and then let my guard down on dinner....not talking wendy's double cheese burgers, but a slice or 2 of pizza, or pasta is OK in my book.

 
On board like the yo-yo I am. Time to get back down again.

With my July wedding looming, I need to lose 56lbs. I'm close to the heaviest I've been, and I can't memorialize this weight for all eternity, honeymoon, etc. I have been eating everything and anything, so the first 20lbs should not be too terrible. My diet of choice this time around is simply counting calories and using the Loseit app. It has capped me at 2,000 calories a day and that would put me at my goal weight right around my wedding. The first week was tough without the processed sugar and 25 cookies a day, but I am in a groove 10 days later. I will weigh in once a week here to maintain some accountability.

I will try and work out 3-4 times per week, consisting of 30-45 min of cardio and weightlifting, as well.

Starting weight: 251.2 on 1/5/15

Current weight: 242 on 1/15/15
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Good luck to all you on your weight loss journey. I'm glad most of you seem to have embraced lower calories vs some strict regimented diet like low carb, paleo, etc. Also many people (including me) have found that limiting yourself to two large meals is a fantastic way to eat filling meals, yet still stick to your caloric goals.

And if you're a drinker, beware of alcohol. You can build the calories into your goal easily enough, but often the muchies that come with boozing can be difficult to resist.

And don't be afraid to mix in some strength exercises. Once you lose the flab, a little bit of muscle will make you not only look better but be much healthier overall.

 
As I get older, I drink waaaay less. It's almost a nonfactor in my weight loss. Which kind of sucks. Some guys just cut out booze. I need to cut off this huge ####### belly.

 
I'll play this year. Started the year at 160.8 lbs, want to get down to, ideally, 145. 150 by summertime would be a big win for me.

Backstory: I was in the 145 range when I went to college, gained a little bit over time to around 155 at graduation (5 1/2 years ago). Went though a very rough work period (very seasonal job) and ended up around 180-185 in April 2011. I was too afraid to get on the scale, I felt and looked terrible. I cleaned up my act and was down to about 150 within a year. I have hovered mostly in the 148-153 or so range for the past 2 years, but have slacked a little bit over the past few months and found myself at 160.8 after the new year.

My vices are alcohol and salty snacks, for the most part. I cook very often and usually (but not always) pretty healthy meals. I'm attempting to bump up my exercise a little bit to at least 4 days a week, which is difficult when my work picks up heavily over the next 3 months. Right now my exercise regimen has been yoga 2x/week and fencing 2x/week. I am an alternate on a soccer team (can't commit due to my work schedule), so that replaces one of the fencing sessions if I play soccer instead. I have an arthritic knee that gives me trouble at times, but I ride my bike very often in the summer. Can't do that here in the winter though.

No Fitbit or anything fancy for me. Just an Excel schedule to track my weight and exercise habits. I dropped from 160.8 --> 160.2 in a week. Hooray.

 
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Jeremy said:
I went from 175 to 135 in 5 months using DDP yoga.
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Diamond Dallas Page?

ETA: lol, I just googled it

Are you serious or messing around
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Yep. That's the guy. It's kind of goofy, but it works. I'm 10 months into it. Lost all the weight I needed to lose in the first 5 months. Now it's just keeping it off as well as gaining strength and flexibility. You have to be willing to change your lifestyle, though. There's a thread about it in here somewhere.

 
A couple years ago, with the help of medical issues and having to take prescription steroids, I bulked up to 260. I used WeightWatchers to come back down to 215. Now, 2 years later, I hit the 238 mark and felt it was time to diet again. So I'm back on WW, and after two weeks, I'm down to 230. I want to see if I can get down near 200, but the last time I did that, I looked a little like I had AIDS.

Just have to tough it out for 2 more months.

 
What makes DDP yoga different than, say, "power yoga"? I am a DVD yoga practitioner, not in-class, and I just ordered a handful of power yoga DVDs the other day. I have been doing more "traditional" yoga for the past 4 years now.

 
Hi.

I was up to 220 after the holidays. Almost 10 years ago, I was 240, I worked my ### off and got down to 190 - but I had the benefit of not being married and it was just before I started my first "real" job, so I spent about 90 minutes a day at the gym.

Gradually, I worked my way up to about 210 lbs, and for the past 7-8 years, I've hovered around there. I'll go on vacation, or Christmas and eat terribly and get back up approaching 220, but I always get back down to 210 or so quickly, have gone the other way as well,work out hard,eat well, get down to 200 or so, but I always find my way back up to 210. I don't hate how I look/feel at that weight, but I probably should be closer to 190. I'm 6', BMI says I should be 182, but I have fairly wide shoulders and even at 190 I was slim-ish. At 210, I'm the smallest male in my family, by likely 30 lbs (I'm also the tallest). Both my brothers are big guys. My dad and his dad were big (too big) and died in their late 60s of heart attacks. I'm fighting genetics.

Just over a couple weeks of eating well this year, I've gone from 220 to 213 (back into the range I'm always in). I have a fitbit my wife got me for Christmas and synced it with myfitnesspal (mattnv,if you want to add me). My wife and I eat very well during the week. Well-balanced, usually 1500-2000 calories, 40/30/30 split. Home cooked meat and veggie type stuff with sandwich and fruits for lunches/snacks. Then Friday night comes and I drink beer, then order nachos or wings. Then we go out Saturday shopping or something and grab fast food while we're out. Maybe go out for dinner one night on the weekend too, or order a pizza. Basically undo 5 days of a pretty good healthy lifestyle with a couple days of crap.

My goal this time is to moderate those weekend "rewards". I love salty foods, especially potato chips/fries/nachos, and I like beer. I'm not willing to give them up completely. I am willing to spend an hour at the gym to allow myself occasionally to eat those foods. This is basically the trade off I think in my mind I can maintain as an ongoing lifestyle and not just a few week diet.

Other than that, I've been playing squash 2-3x a week, and play indoor soccer once a week, and have a gym membership (haven't been doing weights, been using it mostly for squash as of late). We also have an old treadmill and TRX in our basement, basically I have no excuse not to be active, and for the most part I am fairly active.

I'm also going to Cuba for a week in one week, so I know that will be a major hurdle, where I'll likely put a few pounds back on in free drinks (luckily the food there is just okay).

 
shader said:
One week in down from 220 to 213!

I'm simply eating 1700 calories a day. Obviously the first week is a bunch of water, but it feels good to move far away from that dreaded 220 area.
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Wow... Amazing!

Do you think its sustainable? Or are you kick starting something to find a better wait and then getting into sustaining?

 
tuffnutt said:
I am at 188 (heaviest I have ever been) and the Dr. just put me on blood pressure and cholesterol meds, which has been a huge wake up call.

My goal is to get down to 160 by June 1st. So Yesterday I started myfitnesspal at 1700 calories. I also started stronglifts 5x5 and added 45 minutes of cardio (just walking for now.) Cut out all drinks other than water and bought some whey protein. anything else i should be doing?

I wish you all luck and hope we can continue to offer advise and support to each other.
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I have doubts you can keep up SL5x5 while eating under the idea that you will cut weight. It's a really, really hard program to eat light on. I'm doing it and trying to get about 3500 calories a day and feel this isn't enough.

You may do better on a cut with a more hypertrophy style weight routine.

 
El Floppo said:
shader said:
One week in down from 220 to 213!

I'm simply eating 1700 calories a day. Obviously the first week is a bunch of water, but it feels good to move far away from that dreaded 220 area.
Click to expand...
Wow... Amazing!

Do you think its sustainable? Or are you kick starting something to find a better wait and then getting into sustaining?
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Every time I've done a diet (3 times) the first week is always a big one for me. In fact, this year I lost 9 pounds the first week. 2 the second. Didn't change anything.

 
There are really different methods to be used for reaching different goals.

If your goal is to lose weight, eat less. Period. If you maintain a calorie deficit you will lose a pound for every negative 3500 calories. Exercise helps, but diet is way more important when it comes to weight loss. Drink plenty of water - stay hydrated. Your body can't work efficiently when you are dehydrated.

If you want to get in shape or add muscle you obviously have to do more than just watch what you are eating.

I'm down 7 lbs since Xmas, averaging just over 1650 calories per day and it isn't easy, but its not terribly hard either. Half the battle is finding time to invest in making your own food. Restaurants are diet killers.

 
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