Weight control
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I've had weight problems my whole life, I peaked around 350 pounds when I was 17 years old, I slowly got some weight off over the years, but at 32 years old and 235 pounds I still weighed too much so decided to take it seriously and set myself a tough goal when I booked flights for a holiday to lose 80 pounds in 9 months, I managed to lose 85 and got to 150 pounds and have stuck around that for the last 8 months :cheers:
like sexypooface I used an app to work out my calories and exercise etc, but I used lifesum instead, sounds like it had pretty much the same functions. I used the 5-2 diet though (eat normal 2000-2500 calorie diet for 5 days a week and eat v low calories (~600) the other 2) I bought a fitness tracker watch and set myself a reasonable steps goal, but I already have a dog I had to walk so that was an easy goal, I don't berate myself if I don't hit it, it's a target and I naturally make up for it on other days. Once I got to a reasonable level of fitness through natural excercise I joined a gym to help tone up where I'd lost the fat (with the added bonus of spying on the guys in the showers)
In terms of banting, it's probably not a bad diet, Ideally I would follow a paleo diet, but modern life makes that difficult, next best thing I would say is a farmhouse diet… i.e. what would be on a plate in a traditional farmhouse kitchen. Ideally your diet should be a good balance of fresh fruit & veg, nuts, seeds, meat, fish, pulses and legumes which will provide all the nutrition you need, anything without a label is your friend, if it has a label, the fewer ingredients the better and avoid anything with a scientific sounding ingredient you can't pronounce.
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iifym is the best way to go. And with a right accountability partner.
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My issue is in Spring and Fall I have to take Prednisone for allergies. In the 30 or so days I am on it I gain on average 10-20LBs. The older I have become the harder it has been to take it off. I know weight is weight but a woman I was talking with last week said when she is on prednisone she needs to works out twice as much to lose the same 10lbs. The wonderful world of pharmaceuticals. Going to look into the apps that were posted on here.
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eat moderately, work out every day
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thx for the advice
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you have to change your life style. Change your diet and start working out (otherwise its the "yo-yo effect")
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you have to change your life style. Change your diet and start working out (otherwise its the "yo-yo effect")
Quite true, but it's a struggle for me: I have a high-pressure long-hours job that I truly love, and there's not always time or energy for the gym.
I try to be moderate with food, but I used to be a professional chef and I love to cook/eat…and I've been single for a while now, and many purchased items are portioned for two people rather than one...and I don't have the discipline to save half as leftovers.
One thing that does help is to put a few pictures of really in-shape guys on my fridge door. It tends to slow me down reaching for the wrong things
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Another tip: try a vegetable/fruit/grians diet
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I had the exact same problem. I lost 50 pounds in 4 months - all I had to do was at eat 1,750 calories everyday, and did 20 push-ups in the morning. I ate basically whatever I wanted, just as long as I didn't go over my limit. I used an app called Fooducate. It did all the math for me - all I had to do was scan the labels of what I ate and it had all the info. Really worked for me
You may not see my comment as it has been like 3 years lol but I'm looking towards losing some weight and your advice really helps!
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Be on a diet on your own may be a bit risky. I would say go to the doctor and ask him/her to state a good and appropriate diet for you.
Apart from the kind of food you eat, exercise is always good.
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Yes, go your primary doctor (if he/she has a strong interest in dispensing dietary advice). If you're insured, see if you can get a referral to a certified nutritionist or similar.
On your own, the Mediterranean Diet is gaining wide acceptance as a healthy regimen, and as a general rule, avoid highly processed foods. :hug2:
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I agree
the Mediterranean diet is healthier than those processed foods (with a lot of bad fat). Our diet always includes fish, meat, legumes, fruit and lots of vegetables. One of the key elements in this diet is the virgin oil, very healthy.https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149090#diet
In any case, I insist: always talk to a doctor before starting any diet on your own.
Yes, go your primary doctor (if he/she has a strong interest in dispensing dietary advice). If you're insured, see if you can get a referral to a certified nutritionist or similar.
On your own, the Mediterranean Diet is gaining wide acceptance as a healthy regimen, and as a general rule, avoid highly processed foods. :hug2:
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In weight control, the "balancing act" means taking in only as much food and drink as you need to fuel your body's basic functions, the activities of daily living, and exercise. The number of calories needed for energy balance is highly individual, and it changes from day to day depending on your activity level. https://s3.amazonaws.com/subwaysurfers/index.html
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You have to find a sport or activity that works for you. Help you keep active even if it is just to improve your health. Another thing is finding a diet or style of eating that works for you. Piece by piece changing your diet and habits in order to make them healthier.
After that the weight should slowly decrease. But I suggest you focus more in improving the way you feel and your well being. -
In my non-expert opinion it makes no sense to just restrict your diet, for two reasons.
- I'm a foodie and I can not stand restricting myself on what I eat and how much I eat
- I find that it is best to emphasize on exercise (whichever fits your individual case, in case you may have injuries etc)
Exercise will make you feel better in general, will make it so that you dont get cramps and body aches as you grow older, etc. Its a win-win really.
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You have to find a sport or activity that works for you. Help you keep active even if it is just to improve your health. Another thing is finding a diet or style of eating that works for you. Piece by piece changing your diet and habits in order to make them healthier.
After that the weight should slowly decrease. But I suggest you focus more in improving the way you feel and your well being.Good tips!
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