NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WEIGHT LOSS THREAD

[CFD]

Finally got out of the hospital last night, what an experience. Hoping to gat back to eating real food and working out come Monday. My only advice to ANYONE always go to a reputable hospital, avoid sub par hospitals like you would avoid McDonalds, if I told my story you would be in shock.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by CFD

Finally got out of the hospital last night, what an experience. Hoping to gat back to eating real food and working out come Monday. My only advice to ANYONE always go to a reputable hospital, avoid sub par hospitals like you would avoid McDonalds, if I told my story you would be in shock.

Glad you are out of the hospital and hope you are back to feeling 100% soon!!

[CFD]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Glad you are out of the hospital and hope you are back to feeling 100% soon!!

Thanks, I actually feel great, It's more a hospital problem than a me problem, they mis diagnosed several things and made it sound like I was ready to die, guess I fooled them or they are IDIOTS, and believe me it's the latter.

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by CFD

Thanks, I actually feel great, It's more a hospital problem than a me problem, they mis diagnosed several things and made it sound like I was ready to die, guess I fooled them or they are IDIOTS, and believe me it's the latter.

Glad your feeling better CFD!

[Speedy1975]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

I have been in for 18 years and MREs have come a LONG way!!! Some of them are actually pretty darned tasty these days!! But I can understand how it ruined spaghetti for you for life!!!

Yeah, most of the time I ate mine cold or sometimes even frozen while on a 15 mile ruck march in the rain haha. BLECHH.

Originally Posted by CFD

If you look at Bonnie's diet and workouts you will see why she is sooooo succesful. She eats 4-5 meals a day most times, she eats carbs and proteins together without a lot of fat, she trains and eats consistantly and that my friend is what it takes.

Like I said, I'm no noob to this stuff bro. I've been doing this for about 7 years. I have a good idea of what works for me.

I hop on the scales everyday just as part of brushing my teeth routine, but only record it on Monday. Today I had already showed a drop of 1.5lbs this week. That's a bit too much for this week so I need to add a meal today probably....I didn't have a cheat meal yet this week....may do that today for that extra meal. Abs are coming through nicely though

I drop weight easy, putting it on is the hard part for me. It's a blessing and a curse.

I plan to pick up some ON Pro Complex tomorrow for next week.

[GTAHVIT]

8 pounds total.



Superbowl sunday set me back a bit.

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

8 pounds total.



Superbowl sunday set me back a bit.

Don't give us those excuses! ..........



Still 8 pounds though!





Really Love this Quote! Wanted to share!

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”

-Arnold Schwarzenegger



OK and one more just cause I think its funny


A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
~Herm Albright

hahahaha, love it!

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Bonnie

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
~Herm Albright

Stupid possitive thinkers............ I hate you all.







Seriously......... If I'm at the drivethrough in the morning, I hate it when they talk to you like your a 4 year old because they are so happy.

[TAG UR IT]

Shoulders and crunches this morning. I have no idea how much protein I ate today...a ton.

And it's going to be bi's and tri's tomorrow. Joy...

Burning about 1,000 calories a day in the gym now during my workouts... that helps!

[ULTRAZLS1]

I have been lifting weights and working out for a little over ten years. Started when I was 15.

Just started to get my diet in order the past year or so. I was about 265 6 months ago and I am now a lean 220 at 6 feet tall. I was never fat but I did not have the ripped look I wanted. I looked more like a powerlifter (and could bench 465.....now I doubt I could get 400 after the weight I lost)

Here is the bottom line for a lot of what I have been reading...which some of you may not want to hear.

All of you guys starving yourselves and or doing strange diets that leave you with cravings etc are only going to get you short term results. When you fail (not if) you will gain all or more of your weight back and you will be left with no gumption.

A diet has to be a lifestyle...if you cant see yourself eating a certain way for the rest of your life....you will fail eventually....BOTTOM LINE.

-clean carbs (complex). lean protein. Fruits and vegetables. No excess sugars (such as pop or candy). No fast food. Eat often and eat clean. It is as simple as that. I am never hungry and I lost over 40 lbs. NEVER MISS BREAKFAST. It is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts your metabolism and is vital in sustaining a constant energy level throughout the day and a good appetite. Just keep eating breakfast and you will start getting used to it (for those who say they are not hungry)

You can have your cheat days and meals etc. I do mine once every two weeks right now. You can also eat certain bad things every once in a while...but I would not do that until you have been dieting a while and have a good hold on the situation/will power and confidence built up not to fall back into your old habits.

With this said here is a typical day for me. (guys lifting weights that are around 200 lbs should try and get at least 40 g of protein per meal)

Breakfast- 3/4 cup egg whites with 1 whole egg. 1 Whole wheat bagel with smart balance spread. 4 slices of turkey bacon. Tall glass of skim milk

2-3 hours later- protein bar or shake with a piece of fruit.

Lunch- 10-12 ounces of lean sirloin, chicken or fish. 1-2 servings of vegetables. Some cottage cheese (sometimes) and a glass of milk.

1-2 hours later- Workout- post workout shake with 1/2 cup of rolled oats mixed in with a piece of fruit.

Dinner- Same as Lunch.

2-3 hours later- Protein bar. Maybe some beef jerky. Cheerios with a banana. (among some other choices)

this is just a typical day. Sometimes I make chicken pasta. Steak or chicken fajita tacos. Their are plenty of choices...you just have to try a little bit.

It is key to have a different variety of foods you can eat etc. You have to have food to eat when you find your moments of weakness later at night etc.

Like I said...you have to develop it so it is easy to deal with or you will fail eventually. It is a lifestyle. If you cant accept that you might as well give it up.

Another alternative. Do cardio (hard) for an hour a day on top of a weight lifting regimine and eat just about whatever you want. But not very many people can do this (like I said if you cant do it forever forget it). I do an elliptical 4 days per week for 30 minutes. This is just extra to get some more fat off. The way I have my diet now I do not gain much fat back even without the cardio. Cardio is not even fully necessary with a good diet and weight lifting routine.

[Milk 1027]

Burned 300 calories in 20 minutes today on the eliptical. Good cardio workout, and my calfs are killing me. It's fun going to the gym with someone else and challenging them.

[ULTRAZLS1]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Burned 300 calories in 20 minutes today on the eliptical. Good cardio workout, and my calfs are killing me. It's fun going to the gym with someone else and challenging them.

I forgot that part.

A good workout partner is worth their weight in gold. This may be one of the most important things.

[CFD]

Originally Posted by ULTRAZLS1

I have been lifting weights and working out for a little over ten years. Started when I was 15.

Just started to get my diet in order the past year or so. I was about 265 6 months ago and I am now a lean 220 at 6 feet tall. I was never fat but I did not have the ripped look I wanted. I looked more like a powerlifter (and could bench 465.....now I doubt I could get 400 after the weight I lost)

Here is the bottom line for a lot of what I have been reading...which some of you may not want to hear.

All of you guys starving yourselves and or doing strange diets that leave you with cravings etc are only going to get you short term results. When you fail (not if) you will gain all or more of your weight back and you will be left with no gumption.

A diet has to be a lifestyle...if you cant see yourself eating a certain way for the rest of your life....you will fail eventually....BOTTOM LINE.

-clean carbs (complex). lean protein. Fruits and vegetables. No excess sugars (such as pop or candy). No fast food. Eat often and eat clean. It is as simple as that. I am never hungry and I lost over 40 lbs. NEVER MISS BREAKFAST. It is the most important meal of the day. It kick starts your metabolism and is vital in sustaining a constant energy level throughout the day and a good appetite. Just keep eating breakfast and you will start getting used to it (for those who say they are not hungry)

You can have your cheat days and meals etc. I do mine once every two weeks right now. You can also eat certain bad things every once in a while...but I would not do that until you have been dieting a while and have a good hold on the situation/will power and confidence built up not to fall back into your old habits.

With this said here is a typical day for me. (guys lifting weights that are around 200 lbs should try and get at least 40 g of protein per meal)

Breakfast- 3/4 cup egg whites with 1 whole egg. 1 Whole wheat bagel with smart balance spread. 4 slices of turkey bacon. Tall glass of skim milk

2-3 hours later- protein bar or shake with a piece of fruit.

Lunch- 10-12 ounces of lean sirloin, chicken or fish. 1-2 servings of vegetables. Some cottage cheese (sometimes) and a glass of milk.

1-2 hours later- Workout- post workout shake with 1/2 cup of rolled oats mixed in with a piece of fruit.

Dinner- Same as Lunch.

2-3 hours later- Protein bar. Maybe some beef jerky. Cheerios with a banana. (among some other choices)

this is just a typical day. Sometimes I make chicken pasta. Steak or chicken fajita tacos. Their are plenty of choices...you just have to try a little bit.

It is key to have a different variety of foods you can eat etc. You have to have food to eat when you find your moments of weakness later at night etc.

Like I said...you have to develop it so it is easy to deal with or you will fail eventually. It is a lifestyle. If you cant accept that you might as well give it up.

Another alternative. Do cardio (hard) for an hour a day on top of a weight lifting regimine and eat just about whatever you want. But not very many people can do this (like I said if you cant do it forever forget it). I do an elliptical 4 days per week for 30 minutes. This is just extra to get some more fat off. The way I have my diet now I do not gain much fat back even without the cardio. Cardio is not even fully necessary with a good diet and weight lifting routine.

This is pretty much in line with most here that are trying to help have been telling people, there are many who are following these basic guide lines and are having great results, then there are those that think their way is better but the basics principals you have mentioned are proven to work with almost ALL body types but some just don't listen, not much one can do about that.

Cardio is an excellent addition to any weight loss program but most lifters and people looking to maintain drop most cardio and use it for health benefits and some for warm-ups as do I.

[Speedy1975]

There was a snow/ice storm yesterday and I worked from home. Yesterday was an off day so it was just a simple 30 minute walk in the afternoon.

9:30am
2 egg beater, 2 turkey bacon, 1/2 cup oats, 1 tbsp ICBINBL, 2 cups coffee

1pm
1.5 cups turkey chili, 1 slice whole wheat toast, 2 slices fat free cheese, 2 tbsp lite sour cream

4pm
1 carrot, 1tbsp peanut butter, 1 carb master yogurt

7pm
Chicken stir fry (no rice), spinach salad

I thought that would be it but I got hungry about 10pm
2 egg beaters, 1/8 cup low fat cheese, cooked in 1tbsp olive oil, 1 piece whole wheat toast, 1/2 tbsp ICBINBL

Hit the gym this morning

Legs/Triceps
Hammer Strength Hack Squat - 265 @ 5x5
Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Squat Press - 585 @ 5x5
Hammer Strength Leg Extensions - 170 @ 5x5
Hammer Strength Leg Curls - 125 @ 5x5
Plate Loaded Seated Calve Raise 12 reps with 20 second negatives per rep (TORTURE) 90 @ 7/4/1
Super Nose Breaker - 90 @ 5x5
Reverse Grip Smith Bench - 175 @ 5x5
Tricep Rope Extensions - 100 @ 5x5
25 minutes treadmill walk low intensity (130ish heart rate)

6am - 1 scoop ON whey

10am - 2 cup coffee

12pm - 1 chicken breast, 1 cup instant rice, 1 oz baked chips

3pm - 1 carrot, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 carb master yogurt

dinner - TBD

I'm thinking about picking up some cottage cheese for next week to start having before bed. I'm also going to look at some after workout something or other for next week as well. I was getting a bit nauseous toward the end of legs today so I may need to adjust things a bit. I may add 1/4 cup of oats with my ON Whey next week before the gym as well and see how that goes. If I lost too much weight this week I'll add a few calories in other places and plan to replace the baked chips with some wheat thins or something like that.