That's it, all out war now!

Nathan

Nathan

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I've been battling a small weight gain for a couple years, up a couple...down a couple....back up. I weighed myself this morning when I first got out of bed, I officially crossed over my line in the sand, just tipped the scales at 195.6 pounds. That's it, full scale war, going back to the basics that helped me drop the last 60 lb.s(of 120) back around 2018. Carbs are my downfall, baked goods that are loaded with sugar are the worst. Carbs act on the body and mind similarly to how psychoactive drugs do, manipulating Serotonin, Dopamine(plus cravings), and what's worse- impacts your A1C levels and pushes the body toward Metabolic Syndrome.
The game plan:
1. No cocktails
2. Restricting bread- 1 or 2 slices per day(whole wheat)
3.Pastry- this will be tough, as DW keeps the pantry stocked with home baked and store bought sweets.
4.Pasta- I don't eat a lot of pasta anyway, I try to keep serving size below the typical 1 cup(cooked) which is 200-220 calories.
5. Fruit- Fruit is a good carb, but I'm probably eating too much.
Above all else- Portion Control, just eat smaller portions. I used to eat 3 to 4 oz of meat or chicken, but in recent times the portions have crept up to 5 or 6 ounces.
 

Best of luck to you Nathan.
I have the opposite problem, I am worried that each week, I am dropping weight. I don't eat very much, I'm just not hungry. Might have to go to health food store for some supplements to help me gain weight. I'm not there yet.
 
Nathan said:
I've been battling a small weight gain for a couple years, up a couple...down a couple....back up. I weighed myself this morning when I first got out of bed, I officially crossed over my line in the sand, just tipped the scales at 195.6 pounds. That's it, full scale war, going back to the basics that helped me drop the last 60 lb.s(of 120) back around 2018. Carbs are my downfall, baked goods that are loaded with sugar are the worst. Carbs act on the body and mind similarly to how psychoactive drugs do, manipulating Serotonin, Dopamine(plus cravings), and what's worse- impacts your A1C levels and pushes the body toward Metabolic Syndrome.
The game plan:
1. No cocktails
2. Restricting bread- 1 or 2 slices per day(whole wheat)
3.Pastry- this will be tough, as DW keeps the pantry stocked with home baked and store bought sweets.
4.Pasta- I don't eat a lot of pasta anyway, I try to keep serving size below the typical 1 cup(cooked) which is 200-220 calories.
5. Fruit- Fruit is a good carb, but I'm probably eating too much.
Above all else- Portion Control, just eat smaller portions. I used to eat 3 to 4 oz of meat or chicken, but in recent times the portions have crept up to 5 or 6 ounces.
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That plan should do it.
Upping your protein will help you resist the goodies.
I mentioned here that I found this Oikos triple zero yogurt with better ingredients than some sweetened yogurts. Sweetened with stevia. Get some small containers. My favorites are cherry, salted caramel, and lemon. Rediwhip canned whipped cream. Hershey's ZERO chocolate syrup, not sugar free hersheys. I can only find it on Amazon. Big zero sugar on front. Again, not too bad ingredients.
Remove yogurt lid, add syrup ( not to the lemon one), add Rediwhip So good and satisfying. The lemon tastes like lemon pie!
Add nuts if desired.
If you can't stand yogurt I guess this won't help but I've got DH liking it and he's not a big yogurt fan.
 

@hearlady, thanks for the reminder about protein, I need to get back into using my Isopure protein powder. Speaking of protein- I had been using the Isopure powder to make available sufficient protein for muscle building. What ended up happening- numerous bouts of joint pain that derailed my workout goals, which I eventually gave up, in exchange for just using lower weights for 'maintenance'. :rolleyes:

I like yogurt, I used to buy an unsweetened store brand Greek yogurt, which I would add fresh Blueberries or Strawberries to. I shall put yogurt on my shopping list.
 
Nathan said:
I've been battling a small weight gain for a couple years, up a couple...down a couple....back up. I weighed myself this morning when I first got out of bed, I officially crossed over my line in the sand, just tipped the scales at 195.6 pounds. That's it, full scale war, going back to the basics that helped me drop the last 60 lb.s(of 120) back around 2018. Carbs are my downfall, baked goods that are loaded with sugar are the worst. Carbs act on the body and mind similarly to how psychoactive drugs do, manipulating Serotonin, Dopamine(plus cravings), and what's worse- impacts your A1C levels and pushes the body toward Metabolic Syndrome.
The game plan:
1. No cocktails
2. Restricting bread- 1 or 2 slices per day(whole wheat)
3.Pastry- this will be tough, as DW keeps the pantry stocked with home baked and store bought sweets.
4.Pasta- I don't eat a lot of pasta anyway, I try to keep serving size below the typical 1 cup(cooked) which is 200-220 calories.
5. Fruit- Fruit is a good carb, but I'm probably eating too much.
Above all else- Portion Control, just eat smaller portions. I used to eat 3 to 4 oz of meat or chicken, but in recent times the portions have crept up to 5 or 6 ounces.
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So glad to read this. Need to follow the plan for it's a "diet" recommended as helpful for somewhat easing essential tremor shaking. As closely as I'm able to resist the 'no-nos', anyway. :-D
 
There are never any winners in a war, be kind to yourself and learn to keep the important things while letting go of the unimportant things.

Clear soups, yogurt, oatmeal, salads with light dressings, and fresh low carb fruits and vegetables are all a big help to me.

I still enjoy pizza, ice cream, dark chocolate and cookies in small portions.

I also try to get my 10,000 steps in on most days.

I got lazy last winter and gained about 20 pounds. I’ve managed to drop that and am working on chipping away at another 20 before winter.

My biggest fear is ballooning up if I become housebound at some point.

Keep at it until you find a way that works for you and your specific situation.
 
Nathan said:
@hearlady, thanks for the reminder about protein, I need to get back into using my Isopure protein powder. Speaking of protein- I had been using the Isopure powder to make available sufficient protein for muscle building. What ended up happening- numerous bouts of joint pain that derailed my workout goals, which I eventually gave up, in exchange for just using lower weights for 'maintenance'. :rolleyes:

I like yogurt, I used to buy an unsweetened store brand Greek yogurt, which I would add fresh Blueberries or Strawberries to. I shall put yogurt on my shopping list.
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Nathan,

Can you mix the Isopure in quantity or do you have to mix up individual servings.

I’m thinking it might be a good daily supplement.
 
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Nathan said:
@hearlady, thanks for the reminder about protein, I need to get back into using my Isopure protein powder. Speaking of protein- I had been using the Isopure powder to make available sufficient protein for muscle building. What ended up happening- numerous bouts of joint pain that derailed my workout goals, which I eventually gave up, in exchange for just using lower weights for 'maintenance'. :rolleyes:

I like yogurt, I used to buy an unsweetened store brand Greek yogurt, which I would add fresh Blueberries or Strawberries to. I shall put yogurt on my shopping list.
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I use Isopure. It's a good brand. Pure protein isolate. Just like the plain Greek yogurt, you can dress it up yourself in smoothies.
I still use Greek yogurt with fruit for breakfast but the other is a treat with 15 grams protein!
 
Nathan said:
Carbs are my downfall, baked goods that are loaded with sugar are the worst. Carbs act on the body and mind similarly to how psychoactive drugs do, manipulating Serotonin, Dopamine(plus cravings), and what's worse- impacts your A1C levels and pushes the body toward Metabolic Syndrome.
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I’ve always found it challenging to maintain my weight, more-so now that I'm retired. After much trial and error, I discovered that a low-carb approach—similar to the Atkins diet—works best for me. While it can be difficult to sustain long-term, it does help me shed weight effectively. I've also realized that, for me, sugar behaves much like a drug; if I eliminate it completely for two to three weeks, the cravings disappear entirely. However, the moment I indulge, the cycle starts all over again.
 
Good luck, I've cut out adding ANY salt to my food. So far, legs aren't swelling up.

But last time I weighed (Doc office), I was 300...tree trunk legs (Used to leg lift 3 tons in gym class) I have been 195, but that was 105 degree working condition and now, I'd croak if I did that now.

So, Boiling potatoes (skin on) rice, chunk chicken and occasionsl noodles. Plus canned veggies (drained)
 
Nathan said:
I've been battling a small weight gain for a couple years, up a couple...down a couple....back up. I weighed myself this morning when I first got out of bed, I officially crossed over my line in the sand, just tipped the scales at 195.6 pounds. That's it, full scale war, going back to the basics that helped me drop the last 60 lb.s(of 120) back around 2018. Carbs are my downfall, baked goods that are loaded with sugar are the worst. Carbs act on the body and mind similarly to how psychoactive drugs do, manipulating Serotonin, Dopamine(plus cravings), and what's worse- impacts your A1C levels and pushes the body toward Metabolic Syndrome.
The game plan:
1. No cocktails
2. Restricting bread- 1 or 2 slices per day(whole wheat)
3.Pastry- this will be tough, as DW keeps the pantry stocked with home baked and store bought sweets.
4.Pasta- I don't eat a lot of pasta anyway, I try to keep serving size below the typical 1 cup(cooked) which is 200-220 calories.
5. Fruit- Fruit is a good carb, but I'm probably eating too much.
Above all else- Portion Control, just eat smaller portions. I used to eat 3 to 4 oz of meat or chicken, but in recent times the portions have crept up to 5 or 6 ounces.
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Best of lick with the diet, Nathan.đź‘Ť
 
These Homemade Twinkies are sugar free, low carb, low fat, high protein, gluten free, and keto-friendly too!

Healthy Homemade Twinkies recipe (sugar free, low carb, low fat, high protein, gluten free) - Desserts with Benefits
 
jujube said:
I lost 50 lbs during the year I was on the clinical trial but since it stopped in December, I've gained 20 of them back. I'm hungry all the time now and I have no willpower, unfortunately.
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That sounds familiar, I have gained back 25 pounds since I hit my low of 170 in 2018. People said I looked unwell, but I was ecstatic, hadn't been that skinny since I came back from Vietnam after having malaria. When my weight went to 183 I was OK with that, being at the upper value of "normal" on my BMI.
 
Jules said:
Check out immersion blenders. I mostly use mine for blending soups. It makes them appear creamy, without any cream. I also use it for salad dressings.
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Great idea, we actually have an immersion blender I bought DW as a present, years ago, been used only twice...put away somewhere.
 

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