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Ever wanted to take off a few pounds? Were you successful? Let's discuss diet and weight loss, guys.
I have tried every theory of weight loss or weight maintenance under the sun. (I've been "naturally skinny" all my life until the past five years or so, and have grown a tad fluffy with time.) In my 20's my doctor gave me speed -- man, that works like a charm! The guy who invents an appetite suppressant that has no bad side effects will make a fortune, and I gather they are making some progress that-a-way.
In my 30's I tried exercise. I was diligent as hell...seven days a week, mostly strength training. Never lost an ounce nor did I become any stronger. Exercise is unbeatable for stress management, though, I will say that much.
In my 40's keeping weight on was the problem, not getting it off. I blame the yo-yo hormones a lady has at an older age for this. Unfortunately, "skinny" is a bad look for an older lady.
Now, I am kinda sorta just watching what I eat, walking every day, blah blah blah. I'd like to take off about 15 lbs and nothing is happening. I'm beginning to think it's because I am meant to have the extra padding.
What say you? Ever wondered if the diet gurus are full of shit?
I use a combination of things.
Started with the Wii Fit program. Weigh myself daily and did aerobic workouts starting January 2nd. Some indoor track walking two or three days a week. That did a lot of good. As this was happening I made sure to understand what I was eating. No diets. Discovered sour cream had less calories than butter on a baked potato, Taco Bell salads have 800 calories v. a turkey and ham 310 calorie sub at Subway. In this way, I don't have a diet to end. My landscape work took over in the late Spring through early fall. Now I'm back to walking and startin Wii aerobics soon. Limit high calorie drinks. Results are 40 pounds lost to date. Should be at 50 by Christmas.
Ever wanted to take off a few pounds? Were you successful? Let's discuss diet and weight loss, guys.
I have tried every theory of weight loss or weight maintenance under the sun. (I've been "naturally skinny" all my life until the past five years or so, and have grown a tad fluffy with time.) In my 20's my doctor gave me speed -- man, that works like a charm! The guy who invents an appetite suppressant that has no bad side effects will make a fortune, and I gather they are making some progress that-a-way.
In my 30's I tried exercise. I was diligent as hell...seven days a week, mostly strength training. Never lost an ounce nor did I become any stronger. Exercise is unbeatable for stress management, though, I will say that much.
In my 40's keeping weight on was the problem, not getting it off. I blame the yo-yo hormones a lady has at an older age for this. Unfortunately, "skinny" is a bad look for an older lady.
Now, I am kinda sorta just watching what I eat, walking every day, blah blah blah. I'd like to take off about 15 lbs and nothing is happening. I'm beginning to think it's because I am meant to have the extra padding.
What say you? Ever wondered if the diet gurus are full of shit?
Losing weight is not rocket science.
Take in less calories than you burn and you lose weight. How do you do that? 2 ways or a combination of the two ways.
1) Eat less
2) Excercise more
3) Eat less and excercise more.
Thats how you lose weight.....no other way to do it.
Eat less, do more.
It's not exactly rocket science.
Ever wanted to take off a few pounds? Were you successful? Let's discuss diet and weight loss, guys.
I have tried every theory of weight loss or weight maintenance under the sun. (I've been "naturally skinny" all my life until the past five years or so, and have grown a tad fluffy with time.) In my 20's my doctor gave me speed -- man, that works like a charm! The guy who invents an appetite suppressant that has no bad side effects will make a fortune, and I gather they are making some progress that-a-way.
In my 30's I tried exercise. I was diligent as hell...seven days a week, mostly strength training. Never lost an ounce nor did I become any stronger. Exercise is unbeatable for stress management, though, I will say that much.
In my 40's keeping weight on was the problem, not getting it off. I blame the yo-yo hormones a lady has at an older age for this. Unfortunately, "skinny" is a bad look for an older lady.
Now, I am kinda sorta just watching what I eat, walking every day, blah blah blah. I'd like to take off about 15 lbs and nothing is happening. I'm beginning to think it's because I am meant to have the extra padding.
What say you? Ever wondered if the diet gurus are full of shit?
Losing weight is not rocket science.
Take in less calories than you burn and you lose weight. How do you do that? 2 ways or a combination of the two ways.
1) Eat less
2) Excercise more
3) Eat less and excercise more.
Thats how you lose weight.....no other way to do it.
Clearly it's a helluva lot more complex than this for most folks, PLYMCO_PILGRIM. Your post reads as if you are blaming the obese for their weight, when in truth most obese people dedicate far more of their attention and effort to food monitoring and exercising than a normal weight person does. Something else may be going on that has fucked up that person's metabolism. As I said, prescription drugs are frequently at fault, especially in someone who becomes obese for the first time in adulthood.
PLYMCO_PILGRIM wrote:
My post reads very plainly. You can only lose weight by taking in less calories than you burn. Its simple science and there is no other way to do it.
If you think saying that is blaming someone then you are projecting your own thoughts onto my post.
Drink lots of water , 8 to 10 glasses per day..stay away from diet and regular sodas. Decrease salt intake.
Good luck Madeline
I hate hate hate water. I have to really force myself and I never come anywhere near 8 glasses. *Sighs*
I dun want this thread to turn all gross, but does anyone think colon cleansing is a legitimate weight loss aid or is it just nonsense?
Drink lots of water , 8 to 10 glasses per day..stay away from diet and regular sodas. Decrease salt intake.
Good luck Madeline
I hate hate hate water. I have to really force myself and I never come anywhere near 8 glasses. *Sighs*
I dun want this thread to turn all gross, but does anyone think colon cleansing is a legitimate weight loss aid or is it just nonsense?
I don't know about the cleaning thingy, but doubtful. Temporary if anything. BUT I do know that I drink 9 to 12 glasses of water a day and the only way to do that is from a bottle. I could never do it if I had to fill a glass and down it. I have a Brita fiter system and just keep filling the bottle. Three to four x's a day. It goes down so easy and becomes a great little healthy habit. Two cups of caffeine and lots of water are the only beverages I consume in a day. Carbonated anything, makes one's body hold salt and is not good for weight loss. [sometimes I will have about 6 ounces of wine] [white wine has fewer carbs than red] *Bygones to this topic*
For all of you (us) who might have a slight (ahem) weight problem, I strongly recommend the following: "Rethinking Thin" by (ready for this?) Gina Kolata. The author's name might be humorous, but the book is not. Anyone who has ever fought the Battle of the Bulge MUST read this book. It is a profound and very enlightening book on a scientific study done by the author on the causes of weight gain and what we can reasonably expect to do about the problem.
The answers will surprise you. The book is an easy read - and highly informative. Please read it.
Sneak Preview: Diets don't work - at least, not in the long term.
Drink lots of water , 8 to 10 glasses per day..stay away from diet and regular sodas. Decrease salt intake.
Good luck Madeline
I hate hate hate water. I have to really force myself and I never come anywhere near 8 glasses. *Sighs*
I dun want this thread to turn all gross, but does anyone think colon cleansing is a legitimate weight loss aid or is it just nonsense?
I don't think it necessarily has to be plain water. I hate drinking plain water myself, so I drink SoBe 0-calorie LifeWater. Juice also works. Anything water-based that doesn't have sugar, caffeine, and all that crap in it should do.
I hate hate hate water. I have to really force myself and I never come anywhere near 8 glasses. *Sighs*
I dun want this thread to turn all gross, but does anyone think colon cleansing is a legitimate weight loss aid or is it just nonsense?
I don't think it necessarily has to be plain water. I hate drinking plain water myself, so I drink SoBe 0-calorie LifeWater. Juice also works. Anything water-based that doesn't have sugar, caffeine, and all that crap in it should do.
SoBe 0 calorie lifewater contains crushed bugs for color
SoBe lifewater 0 Calories | Fooducate
Ever wanted to take off a few pounds? Were you successful? Let's discuss diet and weight loss, guys.
I have tried every theory of weight loss or weight maintenance under the sun. (I've been "naturally skinny" all my life until the past five years or so, and have grown a tad fluffy with time.) In my 20's my doctor gave me speed -- man, that works like a charm! The guy who invents an appetite suppressant that has no bad side effects will make a fortune, and I gather they are making some progress that-a-way.
In my 30's I tried exercise. I was diligent as hell...seven days a week, mostly strength training. Never lost an ounce nor did I become any stronger. Exercise is unbeatable for stress management, though, I will say that much.
In my 40's keeping weight on was the problem, not getting it off. I blame the yo-yo hormones a lady has at an older age for this. Unfortunately, "skinny" is a bad look for an older lady.
Now, I am kinda sorta just watching what I eat, walking every day, blah blah blah. I'd like to take off about 15 lbs and nothing is happening. I'm beginning to think it's because I am meant to have the extra padding.
What say you? Ever wondered if the diet gurus are full of shit?