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Got to decide what you "WHY" is. Most of especially as you get some age are not vain enough to pass on krispy kreme donuts. I have had an elk hunt on a bucket list for years and finally decided that I had to get in shape if I was going to enjoy that hunt. Started exercising more and changed my diet and have lost 20-25 lbs so far. Still need another 15 to be where I think I may not die in mountains.. Maybe your Why is health, maybe you want to play with your grand kids. Figure it out and go do it, you will feel much better
Maybe our difference is more semantics than anything, but all calories aren't the same. Someone eating 2000 calories a day of processed crap (Snickers and chips) may lose weight but they aren't going to be healthy. And depending on what their diet was before, they may not lose weight. The same person eating a good diet of 2000 calories a day should lose weight and be healthy, especially if they exercise.
Those are hypothetical numbers, as everyone is different.
I give up. It is impossible to lose weight if calories in are greater than calories out. It doesn't matter if they come from protein, fat, or carbohydrate. Period.
I stay very active with work and hobbies. I just need to start an exercise regiment and start eating better. I'm trying to draw an elk tag and I have to get my arse in shape!!
Here's what worked for me...I was always a "normal" sized fella that carried some extra pounds around the waste and loved to eat. Being in sales, I found myself only taking the time to pull thru a drive thru and eat on the road to my next appointment. I never really cared for desserts. Instead of saving room for dessert, I would rather have another piece of chicken. Another habit I got into was eating because it was time to eat. Breakfast, lunch, and supper. It didn't matter if I was hungry or not, it was time to eat so I ate. The final straw was I found out I was diabetic (type 2). This changed my thinking because I was bound and determined that although my habits had a major role in it, I was going to change and not be like my dad and several others in our family. So here's what worked for me.
No soft drinks or sweet tea!! I drink between 4-5 liters of water every day. If I'm not hungry I don't eat. I do watch what I eat but if I want a cheeseburger I eat one. Eat lots of fresh veggies and grilled food. I'm noticed that I can't eat the amounts that I use to be able to eat. My portions have decreased significantly. In 4 years, I have lost 72 lbs. and my A1C stays around 5.8-6.2.
Like others have said, losing weight and keeping it off is a lifestyle change.......not a diet.
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How?
I don't like fat on me.
I'm bored. So here's an idea to get you started. It'll get you some serious results in a hurry.
You'll need weights and a barbell for squats.
Week One
Day One - Monday. Pick a weight you can do 20 times unbroken. Use 135#. Its just enough weight so that you don't look like a complete pussy.
Day Two - Thursday. Add 5#. 20 reps unbroken at 140#.
Week Two
Day Three - Monday. Add 5#. 20 reps unbroken at 145#.
Day Four - Thursday. Add 5#. 20 reps unbroken at 150#.
Continue this for 12 weeks and don't skip a day. It literally takes 10 minutes. You can spare it and the couch won't miss you.
When you get up in the 200# range, this starts to get difficult. You have to resolve yourself that you won't put it down until you get 20 reps. You can do it. But will you?
Your quads will get big. And strong.
Also, one a related note...I was chatting with a friend the other day (he's a physician), and he says to me the data is in on this. Guys who work out at least 4 days a week, high intensity for 30 minutes, have a vastly improved outcome on every metric.
Say no to processed foods!
"some men are mere hunters, others are turkey hunters"-Archibald Rutledge
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