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04-23-2007, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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Diet tips?
I gained 21 lbs this school year, from 176 to 197. BAH! (I am 5'10"). My biggest problem was I had little time to exercise. But today was the last day of finals, and I have 8 weeks before summer classes begin, and want to use that time getting back in shape.
Any diet tips for losing 21 lbs of fat, not muscle? Thanks. I actually enjoy exercise and prefer being outdoors rather than in a gym, but just haven't had any free time for several months. |
04-23-2007, 11:42 PM | #2 |
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Lots but you haven't given us enough information.
How many meals do you consume? Have you used the weight calibration to determine how many calories you consume during exercise, and how many calories you can absorb during exercise? If you want to lose weight, you must burn more than you consume. Simple. If you wish to ensure you're maximizing your calories, you need to identify foods you will eat, but 40.40.20 ratio, of protein, carbs and fat is a good simple ratio for exercise and weight loss. More meals, smaller portions is better.
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Don't eat after 8:00 (or 7 if you're crazy)... drink lots of water... I'm doing something everyday whether it's riding my bike or going for a run.. I'm just trying to be as active as possible. Also, I'm eating smaller portions and listening to my body - meaning I used to eat until my plate was clean, now I stop eating when my body says it is satisfied.. I've also stopped eating fast food and soda. I used to be a Wendy's maniac... Hope some of that helps.
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04-24-2007, 08:17 PM | #4 |
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You really don't have to do a whole lot. Just go to CVS and get some diet pills, follow the directions and you're good to go.
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04-24-2007, 08:23 PM | #5 |
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Look at what you did, 4ever! You went and offended the cycling gods and we got us a new forum!
I'd say cut all sugared drinks if you haven't already. Easy way to axe a bunch of empty calories. |
04-24-2007, 08:29 PM | #6 |
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Simple, non-scientific way.
Reduce portion sizes. Eat when satisfied not busting at seems. Eliminate all sugared drinks. Eat more frequently. Eliminate all white breads. Eliminate all fast food. Eliminate desserts. Snack on fruits, not prepared snacks, or tuna (your neighbors will love you). If you do these things, I imagine you'd lose weight. Imagine what you'd do if you added an hour of exercise every day.
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04-24-2007, 08:54 PM | #7 |
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I've heard that before... what does that do?
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04-24-2007, 10:46 PM | #8 |
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Eating more frequently, smaller meals, makes your body continue to work on digesting and burning food and energy. Archaea, please add to this.
I have lost 20 pounds since the start of the year by: exercising more (running about 3 miles a day, walking more on top of that as well) and by eating better. I cut out the candy during weekdays, I don't eat many burgers and fries anymore as well. I will not eat after 7pm (because when I used to, it was usually ice cream, candies, etc.). I also eat all three meals...but I will have a few snacks midmorning and midafternoon (like some peanuts or string cheese). |
04-25-2007, 12:44 AM | #9 |
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There is a Jamba Juice 3 1/2 miles from home, so I walked there for lunch and it was a 7-mile round trip.
I hear that in the first week it is not uncommon for men to lose a pound a day, but after that you don't want to lose more than 2 lbs in a week. Two questions: 1) Giving up sugar and soda is a given, but what about Diet Dr. Pepper and Diet Mountain Dew? Are there other things in regular sodas besides the sugar that are bad for you? 2) I've been told to stick with high protein foods, like fat free cottage cheese, beef jerky, and tuna fish with no condiments (right out of the can). Peanut butter is loaded with protein, but is high in fat; however I always thought peanut butter has a "good" kind of fat. Are there other "fat" foods that are good for you? |
04-25-2007, 01:32 AM | #10 |
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My technique: get tonsillitis so you can't swallow food. I lost 25 lbs. in the last month and am below 200 lbs. for the first time in years.
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