Diets? Your experience

[Guest webothscore]

While I do agree with the above, I am one of those that prefer to see weight come off. Of the approx 17-18 lbs I want gone, I have only lost about 4 in the last two weeks, but I didn't have to stay away from the four major food groups (chocolate, beverages, cheese and bread) ;)

[someguy 67067]

It's that season again where we eat too much and gain weight, then we make a New Year's resolution to loose the weight again. How many of you go thru this every year. Has anyone found a diet that has successful work for them and have managed to keep the weight off since they came off the diet. Let's hear about your success stories. Let's also hear about the diet plans and pill's that don't work, so that others do not waste time and money on them.

[cinelli 22184]

Read "Wheat Belly" for starters.

 

Don't go "on a diet", as if it is a 12 week program that will transform you.

 

Change your LIFE. Diet and exercise is every day, forever. Don't try to follow some weird diet or intense elite-level training routine. Make a plan you can follow and track it in a journal.

 

I had a scare a while ago...and adopted a fairly easy beginner routine. Some weeks I would lose a pound, sometimes nothing. But two years later I am down fifty pounds. Consistency is everything.

 

Strangely, my arms have gone from 18" to barely 17" but people say they look way bigger.

[Athos 108589]

Read "Wheat Belly" for starters.

 

Don't go "on a diet", as if it is a 12 week program that will transform you.

 

Change your LIFE. Diet and exercise is every day, forever. Don't try to follow some weird diet or intense elite-level training routine. Make a plan you can follow and track it in a journal.

 

I had a scare a while ago...and adopted a fairly easy beginner routine. Some weeks I would lose a pound, sometimes nothing. But two years later I am down fifty pounds. Consistency is everything.

 

Strangely, my arms have gone from 18" to barely 17" but people say they look way bigger.

 

Could you post your "easy beginner routine", or a link to something similar. I'm sure many of us would be grateful. I don't really diet, but I do eat fairly well (in a healthy sense). But more regular exercise is what I need.

 

Porthos

[cinelli 22184]

The best easy begnner routine is Starting Strength 5x5.

 

It is very popular and effective. It is based on compound movements that use most of your body, instead of isolation movements like biceps curls. You do five sets of five reps each, then go on to the next exercise. Take your time. This routine is as much about learning the movements as anything else. If you want to lift heavy weights someday you have to lift properly or you can hurt yourself.

 

5 sets of 5 squats

5 sets of 5 bench press

5 sets of 5 bent over barbell rows

5 sets of 5 overhead barbell press

5 sets of 5 chinups...this is hard, took me a long time before I could do it.

 

Doing the chinups last stretches out your back after the squats and overhead press. Do the routine Monday/Wednesday/Friday. No more, no less. It should take less than half an hour. Even if you just use an empty bar, try to finish all the exercises and don't worry about how much weight you are using.

Do this routine for about twelve weeks. Then take a week off.

Bodybuilding dot com has very good instructional videos. Lots of sites have very BAD exercise videos!

Learn about managing your macros...basically I just cut out soft drinks and any kind of baked stuff like breads, cakes, cookies. Carbs are your enemy. Refined sugar is poison. High fructose corn syrup, usually called HFCS on labels is even worse. Read the labels on food. I know some super fit guys who hardly eat any carbs.

 

Again, bodybuilding has a nutrition section where you can figure out your best mix of fat/protein/carbs.

 

You can do hours and hours of cardio but you will never get anywhere if you have a crappy diet.

 

Oh yeah, one last thing. If you go to a gym, leave your phone in your car. You are there to work out. Be intense. Don't stare off into space or gawk at girls/guys/yourself. You only get out what you put into this.

[FunValerie 8573]

I personally love the Atkins diet or rather the Atkins eating plan. All these new diets that are coming out now are actually Atkins. I eat lots of protein for breakfast and at other meals. All that protein and some fat mean that I do not need to snack between meals. I tried eating six small meals per day and I was actually so stuffed that I went back to three meals per day.

 

I am also so happy with the actual meal that I rarely have dessert which means that I gave up most of the sugar that I was eating and I do not even miss it. The other huge advantage of the Atkins diet is that my blood work is beautiful. Plus, it is now possible to buy healthy low sugar chocolate - chocolate being the one thing I refuse to give up. The trick to Atkins is to eat whole real food. Eat real meat and not the highly processed crap.

 

I love Atkins and I find it easy to follow. I love not being hungry between meals. I am in a much better mood when I am not constantly hungry.

 

If anyone finds my old escort photos, I used to be larger. I am really pleased with the shrinkage in all the the right places.

 

Books about the Atkins diet are available at the local public library.

 

Atkins gets all of my votes. I am very pleased with the results.

[someguy 67067]

It's been a month since New Years. How many of you had made New Years Resolutions to diet and lose weight. How many of you are still on a diet?.

Did any of these diets worked for you. Or is it just hard to stay on any diet for a certain amount of time. Weight lost is meant to be a change in eating habits and regular exercise.

Any diet will work for a while, while you are on it. But once you are off the diet, the weight unusually comes back, plus more if you go back to your old eating habits.

[Miss S. Lane 67128]

I don't diet. However I just completed a two week cleanse. I will say that I have decided to stick with a lot of what the cleanse taught me. And I will he better off for it. I did the two week cleanse to feel better. Weight lost wasn't my plan, but it happened. I don't EVER step on a scale, I base everything on how I feel. And prior to the cleanse I didn't feel well at all.

 

Now? I have more energy. Less fog. Happy digestive system. I will continue to stick with it!!!

[Nathalie L 112512]

I'm on a low-carb diet right now, but not a no-carb diet like the Atkins diet. I'm also not following this diet for weight-loss purposes. I'm on a high-protein diet to increase my muscle mass a little bit because I'm training for some intense cycling this summer! I still eat rice, but it's brown rice, and I still eat bread but I eat flax-seed enriched bread (for fiber intake). I'm really enjoying it!

 

Like Savannah, I don't really diet. I don't own a scale at home but I judge my weight by how good I feel about myself. I also judge my weight by how snug my jeans feels. Nothing is worse than needing to buy new clothing because you've gained too much weight. It's a good barometer for me.

 

If weight loss is your goal, dieting really is the key. Isn't weight loss 80% diet and 20% exercise? That's what I've heard somewhere anyway... It's definitely true that weight loss is about changing your life, and not changing how you eat for 12 weeks. It's too easy to put it back if you don't do a drastic change (but it can be a gradual change, right?)

 

At the moment I'm really lucky. I can pretty much eat whatever I want whenever I want but I've noticed that my desire to eat tons of crap has dissipated with age. That's good, because from what everyone tells me, as I age it'll be harder for me to keep the weight off!

[someguy 67067]

It's been over 4 months since the New Years. How many of you are still on the same diet. Has it worked for you or have you tried several since then. Let's hear of your success stories or of diets that did not work.?

[Guest c**io**m7]

August 1, 2000, I looked in the mirror and was disgusted...stepped on the scale. 6 foot 1, weighing 268 pounds.

 

August 30, 2000, I stepped back on that scale...205 pounds.

 

I embarked on a militant regime of meat, vegetables, eggs and one slice of whole wheat bread daily coupled with high impact aerobics and 5km runs morning and night.

 

I eat a lot of crap but have never put the weight back on.

[Hector17 9215]

High protein, low - no carbs (bread, potatoes, soft drinks etc), delivered in several small meals a day seemed to work in the weight loss phase...with portion control, and no carbs after 7pm. I lost +40lbs 2 years ago, and while I have re-entered many food items now (with portion control), and have a lot of activities as exercise, I have kept the weight off.

[roamingguy 300292]

August 1, 2000, I looked in the mirror and was disgusted...stepped on the scale. 6 foot 1, weighing 268 pounds.

 

August 30, 2000, I stepped back on that scale...205 pounds.

 

I embarked on a militant regime of meat, vegetables, eggs and one slice of whole wheat bread daily coupled with high impact aerobics and 5km runs morning and night.

 

I eat a lot of crap but have never put the weight back on.

 

Not being smart, actually wanting clarification...Aug 1, 2000 to Aug 30, 2000...29 days 63 pounds lost

If so what is the diet?

In terms of exercise while I don't run (knees and ankle injury from my Army days) now with Spring here and sidewalks no longer ice covered I am walking daily

Thanks

 

RG

[Guest K***e D****ls]

They say you can spend 20 hours a day in the gym but if you eat crap, you'll look like crap.

 

I don't believe in 'diets', in terms of the fads. I'm big into fitness, clean eating and health. You can lose water weight or shed a few pounds with a fad diet, but it always comes back. People crave and crash and beat themselves up and it's recipe for disaster. Clean eating is the only way to make things legitimately work. There are so many cookbooks out there now that cater to clean eating and portions that are healthy and filling, and the food is delicious. We aren't talking about bland old boiled broccoli or brussel sprouts. Hit up your local Chapters or Indigo for some new ideas on clean eating. It'll do wonders and you'll feel amazing.

 

Water, water, water, water, water. To encourage more water consumption, have a couple of jugs of it in your fridge. One with cucumber slices in it, another with lemon slices in it, and a third with say raspberries and lime. Not only are the fruits great antioxidants, but it gives the water a yummy refreshing taste, making you more apt to drink more and keep flushing your system. A lot of people eat when they're bored. Have a glass of water instead and it'll take away that desire to munch unnecessarily.

[PistolPete 61421]

Now in my early 50's the key as lovely Kylie explains below, is the water factor not only helps cleanse, but fills you up, keeps you regular,coupled with exercise within your parameters and what you can do, will assist you,losing weight or in fact keep your weight where you want it. Eating lots of veggies/fruits is better snack throughout the day for you.

 

Sometimes I wonder if I'm drinking too much water at times,but my GP says continue onwards.

 

One other thing for us gents, getting up in that age bracket, March through April 6 I believe is/was Prostate awareness 2014, get yourself checked out every year!

 

Live healthy,stay healthy, and enjoy the boudoir with gorgeous women :)

 

 

 

They say you can spend 20 hours a day in the gym but if you eat crap, you'll look like crap.

 

I don't believe in 'diets', in terms of the fads. I'm big into fitness, clean eating and health. You can lose water weight or shed a few pounds with a fad diet, but it always comes back. People crave and crash and beat themselves up and it's recipe for disaster. Clean eating is the only way to make things legitimately work. There are so many cookbooks out there now that cater to clean eating and portions that are healthy and filling, and the food is delicious. We aren't talking about bland old boiled broccoli or brussel sprouts. Hit up your local Chapters or Indigo for some new ideas on clean eating. It'll do wonders and you'll feel amazing.

 

Water, water, water, water, water. To encourage more water consumption, have a couple of jugs of it in your fridge. One with cucumber slices in it, another with lemon slices in it, and a third with say raspberries and lime. Not only are the fruits great antioxidants, but it gives the water a yummy refreshing taste, making you more apt to drink more and keep flushing your system. A lot of people eat when they're bored. Have a glass of water instead and it'll take away that desire to munch unnecessarily.

[Luckyme 41401]

I'm on a low-carb diet right now, but not a no-carb diet like the Atkins diet. I'm also not following this diet for weight-loss purposes. I'm on a high-protein diet to increase my muscle mass a little bit because I'm training for some intense cycling this summer! I still eat rice, but it's brown rice, and I still eat bread but I eat flax-seed enriched bread (for fiber intake). I'm really enjoying it!

 

Like Savannah, I don't really diet. I don't own a scale at home but I judge my weight by how good I feel about myself. I also judge my weight by how snug my jeans feels. Nothing is worse than needing to buy new clothing because you've gained too much weight. It's a good barometer for me.

 

If weight loss is your goal, dieting really is the key. Isn't weight loss 80% diet and 20% exercise? That's what I've heard somewhere anyway... It's definitely true that weight loss is about changing your life, and not changing how you eat for 12 weeks. It's too easy to put it back if you don't do a drastic change (but it can be a gradual change, right?)

 

At the moment I'm really lucky. I can pretty much eat whatever I want whenever I want but I've noticed that my desire to eat tons of crap has dissipated with age. That's good, because from what everyone tells me, as I age it'll be harder for me to keep the weight off!

 

I used to be on a fairly high-carb diet as most people are. That has changed in the last couple of years as I decrease carb consumption and increase protein intake supplemented by protein powder.

 

Like you, I eat only brown rice and whole-wheat whole-grain bread ( and generally healthy food). And like you, I am not following this regime for weight-loss purposes. But, I do have an electronic scale in the bathroom and I do weigh myself every morning ( unlike you, ;) ). I do this just because the scale is there and I am always curious. I love eating but I am also very active in sports including martial arts and weight training. My curiosity is whether I am maintaining my normal weight by balancing these two activities, ie. food-intake and sports. So far, I am doing fine and have never felt so good as far as my health is concerned. Touch wood!

[Guest c**io**m7]

Not being smart, actually wanting clarification...Aug 1, 2000 to Aug 30, 2000...29 days 63 pounds lost

If so what is the diet?

In terms of exercise while I don't run (knees and ankle injury from my Army days) now with Spring here and sidewalks no longer ice covered I am walking daily

Thanks

 

RG

 

 

Yes sir, you read correctly. Lean proteins, vegetables and just enough carbs. Visited my Dr once per week because he was not in agreement with my strategy but I stayed healthy.

[roamingguy 300292]

Well I have two containers of water (not counting my Brita with just plain ole water) in the fridge chillin, one with raspberries and lime, one with lemon, and searching on line for the best low carb diet and then grocery shop tomorrow for what I'll need

Couple questions for anyone that knows. Do I have to give up 2% milk on a low carb diet? Is olive oil OK for cooking. And are salad dressings like Renee's OK or should I make my own oil/vinegar or oil/lemon juice dressing for salads

Any input appreciated

Thanks

 

RG

[cinelli 22184]

I'd replace milk with low carb protein powder.

The fat in milk is insignificant, it's the carbs you want to avoid.

Making your own oil/vinegar dressing is the way to go. Packaged stuff has too much junk in it.

 

Additional Comments:

Isn't weight loss 80% diet and 20% exercise?

 

Absolutely.

Any bodybuilder will tell you, a six pack is made in the kitchen, not in the gym.

Go to bodybuilding dot com and there is as much discussion about diet as there is about deadlifts or bench presses.

 

I can pretty much eat whatever I want whenever I want but I've noticed that my desire to eat tons of crap has dissipated with age. That's good, because from what everyone tells me, as I age it'll be harder for me to keep the weight off!

 

No joke, I used to be able to eat anything. Then my metabolism changed and I started gaining and gaining. Only really careful eating keeps my gut under control.

Also as you age you will lose muscle mass, so you should do some kind of resistance training later on in life.

[oldblueeyez 15475]

Cigarettes. I just recently started smoking again after 15 years, because fuck it, when you get to almost-50 who cares. Eating is like an afterthought when you're smoking. I'm liking it!

[boc964 391]

I have done quite a bit of reading on this topic and the most authoritative book I have read is called "Natural Hormonal Enhancement". Unfortunately you won't find it in a book store but you can find it online easily.

 

The premise of this eating plan is to mimic our hunter/gatherer ancestry. Essentially, after the initial "carb cleanse" you follow a program of high protein/low carb with the exception of every 3rd and 7th day when you can eat as much carbs as you like for the last meal of the day. This mimics the days when we hunted for our food and ate greens/nuts and berries when there was no game.

 

I also highly recommend "Wheat Belly". I have several celiacs in my family and I initially wanted to read it to understand that disease better. However, after cutting bread and past out of my diet for the most part since Christmas I feel fantastic. I sleep better, have more energy and feel less bloated. Although I have been training for a spring marathon, I have dropped over 20 lbs since Jan and I attribute it to a restriction on wheat and exercise.

[someguy 67067]

The new year is coming upon soon. Most people make getting in shape and losing weight their New Year's resolution. Since this year, what diet's have you found that worked or did not work for you. Was the diet easy to follow? And did it work? And did you manage to keep the weight off in the long run? Thanks for sharing :)

[Guest D***el B***e]

I'm on a "seefood" diet ... I see food I eat it ....

[Guest N***he**Ont**y]

Diets do not work imo. Relearned behavior works which means watching what you eat and the amount you consume. Being active and watching portion sizes work best for me.

[CristyCurves 169032]

It's important for everyone imo to follow a protocol that suits them and I believe we all intuitively know what works and what's best for us. I personally don't believe in diets, however some, due to health issues, have to follow a particular regime and avoid certain foods and calories, therefore diet. I think most of us just need to burn more than we consume to maintain a healthy weight. Eat less redmeat, more veggies and legumes and keep a positive mindset. I've found exercise to be a wonderful outlet for me, it helps build needed muscle, helps burns away my sugar binges and keeps me positive. I must say I hate exercising but it does have it's positives and although I still need to become more dedicated towards it, I'm finding the more I do the more I want to do:) What ever weight you are embrace it or shed it, no size or shape is the best what we all need is just to feel healthy and comfortable in our own skin:)