Can u guys help me?

[lickerish]

Ok, my NeW yEaRs ReSoLuTiOn, no I'm for reals this year... is to lose the 30 lbs I put on in the last- oh- 16 months or so.. I'm not obese, I just have a few extra lbs that I want to lose and firm up the one's I don't.

I was told by a guy (who went from 275+ down to 145 lbs. in 1 year) that he did it by changing his 'eat anything and everything in sight' diet to a high protein/ low carb diet. I haven't seen him since then and I am PSYCHED to try this, but the problem is I don't know what/ how to start eating that way..

Has anyone here ever been on a diet like that? And if so, what kinds of things do I eat.. anyone have any menu idea's?

So, I am anxious to try this, along w/ my Taebo tapes and membership to the Y, I am determined to look good- fuckit- HOT in a bathing suit this summer.

Pretty Please With all the Lickables on Top? If I succeed I'll even post a pic on here...

Lickerish (and what happened to Cracks Smilies??)

 

[Guest]

Body for life

 

[Juliangel]

My sister was on it, her doctor told her to it is only for people that are VERY over weight. You should check with your doctor first, there are a list of vitamins and supplements you should talk daily while on the diet also.

 

[Wizard]

I hate to be the one to say this but no pain no gain.......My wife has lost over about 125 lbs maybe more not real sure anymore gone from a 16 to a size 2 now......She did this over a year ....it took along time to put on and will not go away over night. She ate right ...chicken , salads , baked not fried foods.....She would walk everyday up to 5 to 7 miles a day....still walks every other day now.....just to keep herself that way.
Crunchs to get ride of the little belly that she had after the weight came off.
You can get there it takes alot of work but you will feel so good about yourself after the weight starts coming off but the best advise is to walk .....walk even if your tired or it is cold out...Take a friend with you.....You can get there and you will if you do it for yourself.

Good luck........

 

[lickerish]

Thanks everyone, I had no one to ask about this and you guys are like the next best thing to a RL support system..

Wizzie, lets put it this way, I am 23 and up until I was 21- I was always thin, even after my 2 daughters.. but then something happened and I got some chubs.. at least in my eyes I am. I hate myself when I look in the mirror and tend to avoid doing so. I abhor pictures being taken of me now and am usually the one behind the camara these days. I haven't dated for over a year and a half and contribute my loneliness to the weight. I know I am in a deep funk and if I don't come out of it now I'm afraid I'll plump out and never return.

I'm still young and think that if I put my mind to it and keep on it, I will be fine... but the area that I need help on is ideas for food type's/ meals when it comes to the high protein area. That's why I'm asking if anyone has been on this type of plan.. I know about the protein shakes and needing to take vitamins.. Juliangel, my doctor always just looks at me with that 'deer caught in headlights' look when I ask her about stuff like this.. you should have seen her when I asked about taking natural things instead of modern meds.

I think I'll be fine if I just find the right combination of foods to eat and a regular exercise program.

Thanks all.

 

[Skitten]

If you really want to loose weight it isn't worrying about the food. You need to exercise it is the most important thing there is I have lost 136 pounds in 14 months so I do know what I am talking about the things you need to eat are: Grilled chicken and poultry, salads are a must the more vegetables the better. Stay away from the starchy foods such as; potatoes, pasta, and white breads. The grain breads are ok and wheat. Also you need to quit feeling whoa is me. I had 2 kids also, and if you are willing to give it your all then my suggestion to you is to walk whether you like the advice or not it works. I walked everyday without fail almost 7 miles daily it is what works not the food but the exercise that is what is more important.

Stay away from the sweets I haven't eaten any for over a year. As a matter of fact they don't even tempt me anymore.
So I wish you luck.

 

[GuyJD]

Re: Body for life

Read Body for Life by Bill Phillips (Muscle Media Magazine/ EAS supplements). Yes they try to sell you all the protein shake stuff BUT bottom line...you do better by eating smaller meals six times a day. Balance protein with Carbs and sugars and watch the fat intake. One day a week cheat and eat the thing you have been craving, chili dogs or whatever. Drink PLENTY of water and cut down on the salt. Exercise but exercise intelligently. Aerobic exercise of some kind coupled with 30 minutes of intense weight training does wonders. Hours and hours in the gym means you are doing it wrong.

Just my opinion

I have the audio book and that would be your best bet. Bill Phillips knows his shit.
To boost the bodyfat loss, I also used Thermodrene by SportsPharma. It allows you to eat SOME of what you would normally eat while accelerating the body's ability to burn bodyfat. That's not to say that you can eat cheeseburgers on a daily basis. But "Body For Life" suggests that you devote only one day a week to "pig out". Thermodrene will help prevent a massive weight gain in the process.

 

[Matthew D]

The only thing you have to worry about with things like Themogen and Hydrocuts is that some of the stuff that is in them can raise you BP and if you have high BP that is not good..
The Body for Life book and tapes are great especially if you are having to help yourself with get through loseing weight and getting into shape. I really liked the stories of the successes that some people have had with it.
Good luck and if you need a cheering section I think this is a good place to find it, there are some really wonderful people here..

 

[lickerish]

YaY for meeeeee

I started using the weight room @ my work and so far I can fast walk 1/2 a mile in my 10-15 minute alottment.. thats a good acheivement (I think) for someone of my laziness factor. In the 2 days I've been doing it, and the 3 exercise breaks per work hours, I've already noticed a boost in my energy AND confidence. YaY.

 

[Matthew D]

Yep that is how it will start, your energy level will get higher and you will want to do more... Good job

 

[Guru]

 

[Dillinger]

The Atkins Diet

I've lost about 30 pounds over the past year between a combination of diet and excercise. My original goal was to lose more than that but I revised that goal after realizing that the exercise was also turning fat into muscle.

The diet was The Atkins Diet. High protein, low carb. Check out http://www.atkinscenter.com/ and buy his book if you're really interested. For those who say its and unhealthy diet well - I did it with the support of my regular doctor AND not only have I lost weight but my cholesterol has gone down.

The worst thing in the world for you is sugar. The second worst is refined carbohydrates because your body turns them into sugar.

High protein does not necessarily mean high fat.

Different things work for different people. I've tried Weight Watchers, vegetarian, etc, etc - this is the only one thats not only worked but continues to work. I never feel hungry or deprived.

Losing weight, and keeping it off, is not a short term, one time diet. Its a lifestyle change.

 

[Guest]

My doc put me on Protien Power...similar to Atkin's Sugar Busters. It takes a little while, but you get used to not eating junkfood. I don't really even crave it anymore. I eat meat, eggs, cheese, lots of veggies (you must eat veggies...cannot stress this enough)and drink water. Sodas cause you to retain water and look puffy all over. My mom said she noticed a difference in the way i looked after just one week of drinking nothing but water. Once you get into it, you have more energy than you ever had. Don't belive me? Eat what you used to for just one day and the next day you will feel like crap. Also, Tae Bo is awesome , and when it is warm enough, i swim laps in the pool.

 

[Sammyjo]

I tried Protein Power (they sell the books in the stores) and 2 miles of walking a day...for about 3 months. I know I lost quite a bit. I quit doing it, and I feel like shit about it. Gained all the weight back...and then some.

The protein diet is good.

But Skitten is right...EXERCISE...burning the calories is the only way. Sitting around eating steaks in front of the telly isn't going to accomplish what you want. Walking is excellent...also, combine that will weight training for your arms...this you can do anytime of day, in your own home. Start small and eventually work up to more. People that fail, fail because they take more than they can handle all at once. On off days, don't do so much...if you are in a funk, and don't feel like exercising, just do the weights that day...my depression caused me to quit altogether.

If you need a support system, I'm sure there are people here who would provide it.

 

[WriterDom]

I believe that the body for life system is the way to go. Unlike diets, you'll never be hungry and have tons of energy. And one day a week you can eat anything you want. It requires a certain level of commitment to make all the workouts, but it works. I'm going back on it Monday.

 

[lickerish]

Update

K, I have been walking/running on the elliptical machine thing-y for about 2 weeks now (better on my weak knees than the treadmill) and I can't believe what a difference I can see in myself. I walk/run (whatever it is you do on this thing) .75- 1 mile on my 15 minute breaks, and walk/run 1- 1.75 miles on my 1/2 hour lunch. I feel so good after these breaks and have so much energy! Today I ended my session by using the arm curl machine to work the backs of my arms. I could barely type when I went back to my desk, but I have a feeling after I use the machine more often it will be well worth it.

I got my first compliment the other day, some of the people that work in my cube said I looked thinner.. I told them to shuddup... lol... instinct took over. I weighed myself and I gained five lbs, but my thighs ARE looking a little slimmer -they say muscle weighs more than fat- so I'm hoping that it's that, or it's water weight from all the freaking water I'm drinking. (Which btw, I NEVER liked to drink B4, but now drink about 4-6 cups a day)

I also had my first face to face insult about my weight. I took my girls to a restaurant the other night and as we were walking across the parking lot, this guy speeds up and around us (I had to pull my daughter in close to avoid him hitting her) and he yells out "Get out of the way fat ass!" The insult didn't piss me off as much as him being an impatient jerk and almost hitting my kid, so I flipped the fucker off.. childish I know, but I was hoping he would see so that he would slow down and I could get his license plate #. Some people... sheesh. Oh, and my ass.. think Jennifer Lopez.

Anyways.. my next step is to incorporate more protein to my diet.. I love carbs too much though. I'm hoping that this works out. Thanks for keeping tabs on me.. you know who you are.

 

[Matthew D]

Lickerish,
Great job on your working out.. I am really glad that you are making progress. One thing you might want to do, so that you can observe more of your changes, is to use a tape measure to measure some of the key places on your body like your waist, biceps, thighs. Just a suggestion. Keep up the hard work and you will see the results happen..

 

[GuyJD]

A LITTLE SIMPLE SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME WELL

LICKERISH....I hadn't noticed the time mentioned when you work out. Just a hint, if your schedule permits try and work out early in the morning and before breakfast. It is documented fact that the body burns more bodyfat before 9:00 AM because it uses bodyfat as energy. After that, it uses glouclose (blood sugar) as energy. The difference, it takes a much longer period to replace that burned off bodyfat than gluclose. Imagine walking/running on your exerciser for about 45 minutes and learning that you're used 350 calories with 85% of that being glouclose. Then once you drink a soda or something similiar, you've put it all back. So concentrate on fat loss and not just weight loss.
You may want to invest in a fat burner. GNC sells alot of them. I personally recommend Twinlab's Metabolift or Diet Fuel.

 

[DannyBoyUK]

Re: The Atkins Diet

Originally posted by Dillinger on 6th January 2001
I've lost about 30 pounds over the past year between a combination of diet and excercise. My original goal was to lose more than that but I revised that goal after realizing that the exercise was also turning fat into muscle.

The diet was The Atkins Diet. High protein, low carb. Check out http://www.atkinscenter.com/ and buy his book if you're really interested. For those who say its and unhealthy diet well - I did it with the support of my regular doctor AND not only have I lost weight but my cholesterol has gone down.

The worst thing in the world for you is sugar. The second worst is refined carbohydrates because your body turns them into sugar.

High protein does not necessarily mean high fat.

Different things work for different people. I've tried Weight Watchers, vegetarian, etc, etc - this is the only one thats not only worked but continues to work. I never feel hungry or deprived.

Losing weight, and keeping it off, is not a short term, one time diet. Its a lifestyle change.

This was Dillinger's debut in General Discussion - question is how many more pounds have been lost since then due to the Atkins plan ?

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[Shy Tall Guy]

Re: Update

Oh, and my ass.. think Jennifer Lopez.

Lopez has a very nice ass, and so do you!

Anyways.. my next step is to incorporate more protein to my diet.. I love carbs too much though. I'm hoping that this works out. Thanks for keeping tabs on me.. you know who you are.

My brother and his wife went on the Atkins diet, and they have eliminated almost all carbs from their diet. They say they feel a lot better and lost a bit of weight (neither was overweight).

It is a good idea to talk to a doctor just to make sure such a diet is okay for you, although many don't know beans about nutrition (intentional pun). Don't overdo the exercise at first, or the diet, make gradual changes.

Breads, potatoes and pasta are big time carb loaders so avoid them - even rice has substantial carbs. You don't want to totally eliminate carbs from your diet as that is what gives you energy, you just want to reduce the carb intake down to only what is needed rather than about ten times what your body needs as most people eat.

There is a no low carb flour out that I just saw, but taste tests say it is not very good, having a rubbery and cardboard taste. But then a lot people drink 2% milk (yuck! colored water! ) so I guess you could get used to anything.

 

[GuyJD]

DILLINGER

Here's a thought. Take the Body For Life Challenge (www.bodyforlife.com) . It looks like you may have a good chance of getting into the finals. Good luck.

 

[Smooth_Operator]

My 2 cents:

Unless you're at a level of obesity that is immediately threatening your health, I don't buy into the philosophy of "Do XXX for a certain period of time to lose the weight" where XXX is an activity that isn't something you intend to or should sustain for the rest of your life.

The general idea behind most high-protien diets is to put your body into what amounts to a state of metabolic shock (ketosis), wherein it quickly burns its fat reserves for energy because you are not providing it with an adequate amount of foods it can use for fuel. Does it shed the weight? Hell yes. Does it work FAST? Yep. But it just doesn't feel like a smart idea.

Look for a way of life, not a quick change. If the pounds come off slow, they are more likely to stay off. Consider how the weight you want to lose got there in the first place, and how likely you will be to revert back to old habits after a relatively quick weight-loss program.

 

[lickerish]

Just Oh My Gawd. Who pulled up this freaking thread

Danny!!!

*blushes furiously*


Yes. I'm still a fatty.

 

[lickerish]

Christ.. I spelled 'you' as 'u' in the title.



fucking newbie.

 

[Guru]