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accadacca · Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Posts: 7410 Location: On Your Screen

Diets that work? I would like to loose some spare change. I am under 2 bills (about 190) and I am 6'. I have lost a few this summer, but would like a few more off. What works and is easy? I am thinking of doing the shake (slim fast or something) thing? Seems easy enough, buy the shakes and pound them for break and lunch. Simple.......... :nod: I think I would see results pretty quick. I just don't want something that is labor intensive. Any thoughts...................????

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 3922 Location: Hotel California

accadacca wrote: What works and is easy?

:roflol: Ya, that's a good one. :haha: Good luck on that!!

I've got a diet plan that is guaranteed to work, but it is extremely difficult to stick to. It also requires that you work out at least three times a week.

It's easy to be fat. To be in shape and looking good requires good old fashioned work.

Glockguy · Joined: 28 Jul 2005 Posts: 320

You need to do something that will be a permanant change. Lety's say you go on a shake or whatever the flavor of the month diet is. You lose 15 lbs. in a month. It won't matter because after you go off the diet and live the same you are now ...you will be right back to your pre-diet weight.

I suggest getting into an activity that will help you out. I lost 20 lbs from march-may 2005 and have kept it off. I started biking to and from work.

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 3922 Location: Hotel California

Bigben wrote: You need to do something that will be a permanant change. Lety's say you go on a shake or whatever the flavor of the month diet is. You lose 15 lbs. in a month. It won't matter because after you go off the diet and live the same you are now ...you will be right back to your pre-diet weight.

I suggest getting into an activity that will help you out. I lost 20 lbs from march-may 2005 and have kept it off. I started biking to and from work.

Excellent point! If you're wanting to change the way you look, first change your lifestyle. Your body reflects your eating and exercise habits - whether they be good or bad.

Whatever you do, be prepared to make it a permanent change.

Superriffic S* · Guest

rockgremlin wrote: Excellent point! If you're wanting to change the way you look, first change your lifestyle. Your body reflects your eating and exercise habits - whether they be good or bad.

Whatever you do, be prepared to make it a permanent change.

I have to agree with this. I am living proof. Last year I lost over 60 pounds. I was down to my highschool weight and looked absolutely fantastic (if I don't say so myself). Then there were some things that changed in my life that made me get lazy and depressed and I have since gained back almost 20 of it. It's not fun being on the weight rollercoaster. I would suggest doing just what rockgremlin is suggesting. Find something that you can do as a lifestyle change and stick to it. I have found that doughnuts are not a good lifestyle change. :nono:

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accadacca · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:09 pm Post subject:

I am not too worried about keeping it OFF. I don't need to lose a ton of weight. I am going to mix in some treadmill and other stuff tho. Good comments keep them coming........ :blahblah:

Before Sombeech & accadacca:

After accadacca:

After Sombeech: (Not to drag him into this. :lol8:)

jimflint1 · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:29 pm Post subject:

Just try to eat right and stop shoving cookies and burgers into your pie hole. :nono:

Really, I think it's simple: eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, work out, and cut back on the beer and soft drinks.

icthys · Guest Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Posts: 571 Location: Heber

It is quite simple.

Changing eating habits is the best way. I went on a healthy diet and lost 35 lbs. The diet taught me to eat right. After the diet I continued to eat right and continued to loose the weight without being on a diet.

What really got me all nice and plump were all the worthless breads, pasta, rice, and potatoes. I now eat whole grain stuff, hardly any rice or potatoes, and no more cold cereal.

I can give you a few tips if you want.

JamisJockey · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:47 am Post subject:

icthys wrote: It is quite simple.

Changing eating habits is the best way. I went on a healthy diet and lost 35 lbs. The diet taught me to eat right. After the diet I continued to eat right and continued to loose the weight without being on a diet.

What really got me all nice and plump were all the worthless breads, pasta, rice, and potatoes. I now eat whole grain stuff, hardly any rice or potatoes, and no more cold cereal.

I can give you a few tips if you want.

Ding, ding, ding, we have a winner!
Fad diets are useless. The only real way to loose weight and keep it off is to cut excess junk food, balance your intake and diet, and exercise.
I lost over 40lbs about 4 years ago. I've managed to mostly keep it off, although I have a hard time with sweets. I also cut my beer intake.....pre-Utah I was drinking about a case a week. Lite beer my ass.....I was fat!

I've known several people to succeed on Body For Life.

rockgremlin · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:27 am Post subject:

Another way to cut excess calories is to replace regular soda with diet soda. It kinda sucks at first, but after a while you get to the point where regular soda is just too "syrupy" and gross. I'm to the point now where I prefer diet soda to regular. When choosing a diet soda try and pick one that isn't sweetened with aspartame (supposedly it causes Alzheimer's and whatever else). I choose the diet sodas that are sweetened with Splenda, such as DietCokeSplenda, and Diet Rockstar. Sobe's "Lean" drinks are also really good, and don't contain Aspartame.

JamisJockey · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 12:44 pm Post subject:

Or, just quit drinking soda altogether. I used to have a 48oz a day Mountain Dew habit. Now, I might drink one 16 ounce soda a week. I replaced it with unsweetened tea, water, and gatorade.

Shan · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject:

Do you lift weights? Lifting weights will build muscle and muscle burns more fat. If you don't have weights, you can do push ups, lunges, tricep dips, wall squats without weights, but a set of dumbbells would help alot. Anyone who is working out and not seeing results, usually doesn't have weights in their routine. 2x a week at minimum.

It sounds like small changes in your diet in addition, since you are active.

How about giving a sample list of what you eat in a day typically. I know each day is different, but in general what do you eat/drink?

Some suggestions:
- Drink water (juice is empty calories - have a piece of fruit; drink diet pop if you must have pop; try skim or 1% if you drink milk) Don't drink your calories.

- Do you snack during the day? I'd suggest eating 5-6 smaller meals a day, or a smaller than normal meal plus a snack 2 hours later. Make the snack a protein and carb like string cheese and orange, cold grilled chicken and pineapple, peanut butter and apple.

- Have a treat, but in moderation. Need a cookie after a meal? Me too! Just have 2. Try baking some low fat varieties too at home.

- Try to have fruits or veggies with each meal. Eg Before: deli turkey on white with Doritos: After: deli turkey with tomatoes, cucumber, vinegar on whole grain with veggie soup or pasta salad. Of course it will have to be good-for-you soup or salad, not mayo laden stuff.

It's all about choices.

JamisJockey · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject:

Good tips from Shan.
Another helpful technique is to ramp your metabolisim in the PM and AM. Before bed, do a set of stretches, situps and pushups. Same thing before you eat breakfast in the AM.

rockgremlin · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:15 pm Post subject:

Welcome back Shan! Where've ya been?

The diet you suggested sounds very similar to the one I'm on. Let me tell ya - it's tough to stick to, but I've never seen any other diet work nearly as effectively. It's actually a version of what the models and actors use when they want to slim down and build muscle fast.

Shan · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:35 pm Post subject:

Hiya! I've actually been totally consumed (via internet) with the poor animals left behind from Katrina. It makes my heart ache. So I've been kind of blah and distracted. Many are still alive after 20+ days without food and water. It's a race against time.

Also, don't think of it as a "diet" but a new way of life. You want something you can keep up with forever. Dieting just sounds bad! And long term success will take time.