I need your advice please?? (exercise, weight-loss)

That Guy said:
For what it's worth, I've always followed a simple no-stress plan. Eat healthy; lean meats, fruits and vegetables. Simple exercise daily. Give it time. Relax and live. Works for me.
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That's worth a LOT TG! Good way to live. :sunglass:
 

I seem to have come to a stop.It's as if my body is saying Hey this guy isn't eating so much sugar and fat lets grap everything we can LOL
 

This is my low carb diet:

6 egg omelet in am with only one yolk, inions, mushrooms, broccoli and a small amount if cheese. It's very filling. Mid morning snack is a closed fistful of raw almonds. Lunchtime is sliced broiled chicken on Ezekial bread with lots of lettuce, tomato and real mayo. Mid afternoon snack is smoothie- 1 cup unsweetened Blue Diamond almond milk, a half dozen strawberries, a handful of almonds and a scoop of low carb whey protein (watch the whey- some have lots of carbs. I use unflavored Biochem brand. Dinner is a huge salad with 4 oz of diced chicken, low carb dressing- I like Marzetti Asiago Peppercorn. For bedtime treat, I have a high protein pudding. I forget brand. At Vitamin Shoppe. 100 calories, high protein. Maybe NZT or something similar. And tons of water throughout the day. After the first week adjusting to the low carb, no hunger. And of course, a multivitamin
 
myfitnesspal.com is free and easy. No special food, no supplements, unless you really aren't getting enough of something, and I never stopped eating normal foods (5 basic food-groups). I do eat a lot more fish, then red meat. Way less, just don't go for it unless maybe a pot-roast on occasion.

It's my personal findings that if I burn off more then I take in, I lose weight. I maintain weight at about 1400 calories a day. If I burn 200 walking, that means I ate 1200, or hung onto let's say. I will lose about 1/2 lb a week. My friends that are way heavier then I burn it off faster for some reason, metabolism?? Also, I do my water, all of it when I am seriously trying to lost fat.

I know there are health conditions that interfere with normal weight loss. I'm not an expert, at anything, lol. It's just keep moving, and eat proportionately. Another thing I don't believe in is "equipment" or gyms. I follow a marine that teaches bodyweight exercise only. He has it so there is something for every age, and every strength. For example, if you can't do a pushup off the ground, do it off a wall until you build up,

His name is Mark Lauren, You Are Your Own Gym. If you want to know more, or need help navigating myfitnesspal, let me know (if you get interested in it:) Denise PS This stuff is all free, hope I mentioned that.
 
totally with you TG, too many people getting rich off people's lack of understanding on how the whole calorie in, calorie out works. I did have to keep track until I got the hang of it, what was right for me. I rarely keep my diary now but it was good to show me how you can lose weight healthy, and maintain just eating normal.


Casper said:
Damn right TG!!!!
That's the only way to go....:iagree:


It's simple, diets don't work.... :(
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Some folks drink to get a buzz on. If it doesn't happen right away, they have another drink...then another...

Next thing they know, they're flat on their arse on the barroom floor. It takes TIME for the alcohol to catch up.

Same thing with food. You eat and eat and eat waiting to get that "full" feeling.

A good practice is to eat HALF as much as you usually do, AND TAKE twice as long to eat it ! Give the food

time to catch up to get to that full feeling.

Another scheme is to gorge yourself and then go visit the vomitorium like the Romans did.

Also, keep in mind what the doctors tell you..."If it tastes good, SPIT IT OUT !"
 
One thing that has really changed the way I eat is my water consumption. It is true that dehydration disguises itself as hunger (just one way of explaining it). Now when I feel hungry between meals, I first drink at least 8 ounces of water. I don't get those awful shakes anymore either, when I get hungry. I just feel hungry, not like "give me food or I'll kill something". I think that was both lack of nutrients (proteins, carbs, fruits, vegies, dairy) and especially water.
 
Our well water had gotten a nasty taste, and we found out the we had to take the well deeper. But before we could save the the money to drill deeper, I had stopped drinking the water. My vision had got real blurry.I went and got new eye glasses, but I still had the blurry vision. So I bought a couple of cases of bottled water a couple of days ago. My vision is getting better. WHY?
 
Oh Lord, glad you got the bottled water Ina. I don't know, it gets scarier all the time wondering what is in our food and water. Unless you have your own "everything" to sustain life, we are at the mercy of some real nut-jobs.
 
I haven't read all the posts so I'll just put in my random thoughts. 1,800 calories a day is too much...800, generally, too little.

I have tried 'Dr.Oz recommended' supplements and none have worked. What works best for me, is what first poster said about high protein and low carbs. I also juice fresh fruits, once a week, with a friend. Great for when you're thirsty and want something nutritious at the same time.As far as a gym goes, if you're on Medicare or some version of that, you are able to join ANY gym for free. I joined 24 hour fitness since it's close and I love it. Not only does it help me lose weight but it helps me keep my balance and gives my body definition.

Also, the grazing effect works. If I eat 2 or 3 smaller meals a day and try to munch on almonds or veggies when I'm hungry. Ok, I lied about the veggies but the rest is true. I've tried it all and age is so defeating but I'm not giving up!

Good luck to us all!!
 
Just sayin said:

The only diet I ever tried was the 90% raw fruit and veg one, back in the 80’s when I was still doing half marathons and spending my time in gym’s. The book was written by a mother and daughter if I remember rightly and advocated that the vast majority of food be consumed in its raw and natural state, preferably organic. It proposed that the majority of a diet be made up of fruit, veg, nuts and seeds, with the occasional piece of boiled fish or chicken, with as few additives and chemicals as possible.

I don’t know if memory distorts, but I remember I never felt so lively and energetic as during the period I was on it. I’m not a great fan of diets, as all seek to have found perfection but none seem to deliver. I think the purpose of life is to enjoy, not to spend time worrying and eating lettuce leaves in the hope of living one month longer. Age gracefully, stop worrying and accept the inevitable. :)
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I tried that but didn't work. I do want to age gracefully but if I can do anything to help my health, stamina and mental health, then diet and working out it is!
Someday, I'll kick back eat and maybe get heavy but not for a good 10 or 15 years.
I do appreciate your take on this, but I'm not ready to give up just yet.
 
Just saying, I think you're reading too much into my posts. I come from an Italian family where obesity was a part of being..well, Italian. I vowed to never let myself become heavy and prone to diabetes.
That said, just because I watch what I eat doesn't mean that I don't indulge because I do! Usually, on the weekends I'll have my carb overloaded foods and invariably I'll drop a pound or two, I think because it bumps my metabolism, but I don't know for sure.
As far as working out - I have to. I can become sedentary 24/7 but that's not good for my mental or physical health so I need to push myself. But, to each his/her own. I appreciate your approach to the issue, too.
 
kaemicha said:
I haven't read all the posts so I'll just put in my random thoughts. 1,800 calories a day is too much...800, generally, too little.

I have tried 'Dr.Oz recommended' supplements and none have worked. What works best for me, is what first poster said about high protein and low carbs. I also juice fresh fruits, once a week, with a friend. Great for when you're thirsty and want something nutritious at the same time.As far as a gym goes, if you're on Medicare or some version of that, you are able to join ANY gym for free. I joined 24 hour fitness since it's close and I love it. Not only does it help me lose weight but it helps me keep my balance and gives my body definition.

Also, the grazing effect works. If I eat 2 or 3 smaller meals a day and try to munch on almonds or veggies when I'm hungry. Ok, I lied about the veggies but the rest is true. I've tried it all and age is so defeating but I'm not giving up!

Good luck to us all!!
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I think probably 1200 is good for weight loss, I counted calories a long time ago and it did help, but I like to just do what feels right and go with the flow. I know large portions, starches, bad fats, and sweets will put on the pounds, so I just try to be aware. Just shed around 6 pounds with visits to the gym, walks in the park, and not denying myself of the goodies I like, but using moderation. Never was into junk foods, so that's a plus.

It's true about eating smaller meals more often, and not eating anything of note, let's say after 7PM is a good idea. My legs are feelin' it today, participated in a class that was called 'power-flex'. They used steps, barbell weights, hand weights, balls, and mats. What I feel the most are the squats we did with the back foot on the step, front on floor, and barbell on shoulders. I watch out for my knees, so I didn't go too deep, but whatever I was doing was very effective.

Love the Zumba too, but a little too early for me, and the evening class is overcrowded. But I love to do things to the music, makes it so much easier, and I go with the beat without even thinking about it. Don't ever give up!! ;)
 
There's mild overweight and diabetes in my family too, so I'm trying to avoid that, not on any meds yet, and hoping never to be on them. We like spaghetti, usually throw up a quick red sauce or use an olive oil topping with either (sautéed) eggplant, peppers...or shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil over the spaghetti. Been using wheat spaghetti for a few years now, and actually prefer it over the regular. We get large packs of organic wheat from the Costco store.
 

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