Health & Fitness • Page 12

I followed up a 5 mile run today with a big mozz burger from sheetz. So we'll just call it even and count it as a rest day.

 

Cutting out sugar (with the exception of a moderate amount of fruit), wheat (pasta, bread etc.), milk, cheese for the most part, and processed foods has done wonders for me physically and mentally. It was very hard the first few days. I had to adapt to a new feeling of hunger and what being full without feeling like I couldn't move was like, but I have a lot more energy throughout the day and I feel great.

I'd highly recommend that anyone looking to lose weight just start by eliminating sugar completely from their diet. Have a cheat meal once a week if you like, but otherwise stay away from it. Read the ingredients on everything you eat.

 

Yeah the first thing I'm doing is cutting out processed carbs as much as possible as well as dairy.

 

My diet is pretty much 60% cheese and deli meats, not sure how I would accomplish what you have. What do you eat??

 

Lots of eggs (especially in the morning), veggies (broccoli is a staple but also peppers, onions, zucchini), fish, chicken, steak, all dressed up in various ways. Nut mixes for snacks throughout the day. Lunches are typically a salad with a protein or just a snack.

My cheat meal is usually pizza, haha.

 

a friend came over today and we were talking about healthy eating. i could see the disbelief on her face that i was eating better / more carefully. eyes my kitchen and i suspiciously then this:

"what's with the Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cocoa Pebbles?" (on top of my fridge)
"shut up, asshole. i said it was a work in progress!"

 

I want to go on walks more. I wanted to go in my neighborhood and I figured it'd be good cause it's so hilly but omg like every street is a dead end this isn't gonna work. We have a beautiful levee but women have been assaulted on it and I'm kinda nervous about walking alone in the park too which is prob silly. I like the comfort of being close to my house and my dad's house if I stay in the neighborhood tho. idk maybe I'll find a good route if I keep on walking but rn it's kinda frustrating

 

Cool thread. Like the OP, I've gone up and down in weight for the last few years. Dropped about 60 lbs a few years back counting calories and running everyday. I got busy/bored with that and gained a good bit back. Currently doing a ketogenic diet and I've lost about 27 lbs in the past few months, kind of enjoying it strangely enough.

 

There is this gorgeous trail that I used to love to run but after some weird stalker guy I avoid running there. I've gotten to where I'll wear one earbud now bc I was scared to be caught off guard and getting hurt so maybe soon I'll make it to wearing both of them again. So now I just run through the neighborhood which is boring and it makes me so mad that he took that from me but better safe than sorry I suppose.

 

This is my 12th week of calorie counting and 7th week of walking every day. It feels so permanent that I really hope I never stop.

 

I really need to cut out sugars, as I feel that is my last option for weight loss. I run/bike semi-regularly, hard now that I have a 6 month-old. I just hover at 172-175lbs, it's been at least 3 months at that range. Would like to get down to 166-169.

 

My obgyn drives it into me every appointment that if you do 30 minutes of anything walking, biking, running, etc and cut out 90% of processed foods that the weight will melt away regardless of metabolism. He's harsh on me bc I have a tendency to starve myself and then binge on crap food. The psychiatric drugs I take make me gain weight so fast it's unbelievable. What I'm getting at is that you should continue to see positive results if you keep up doing what you're doing. The scale is my worst enemy so I try not to use it too much. Very, very proud of you bc it's tough being consistent.

 

Yeah, tbh, some mental stuff is a big part of how I got where I am, too. The big thing to kick this whole process off for me was admitting to myself that I had problems that amounted to addictions where food was concerned. Just accepting that really opened the door for me. And hitting rock bottom depression 7 years ago was when I put on 35 pounds that I just never lost. So I definitely appreciate how hard the mental angle can be in losing weight.

I honestly just feel so good right now. I feel healthier and have more energy and feel less sick now that I drink more water and try to be healthier and keep my calories manageable. And walking every day has such a huge impact on my mood. Even if I wasn't losing weight at a really reassuring clip, I would want to keep this up just because of how happy it makes me.

 

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Is this stuff legit? Mainly to drink between classes sometimes.

 

Is it people...?

 

My sister is all into meal replacement stuff and she likes it. I don't do well with powdery/smoothie type things so I won't touch that stuff.

 

Today was the last day in Couch To 5K that included a walking interval. Starting tomorrow it's all 22 minute jogs or longer. It's starting to get surprisingly easier though at this point and I'm really starting to enjoy running.

 

Nothing like eating something your sister made last night and massively underestimating how many calories it was and unwittingly fuck your entire day

 

You need days like that more than you realize. Don't let it get ya down. If your body is operating on your current level, one day with it being different won't mess up your progress.

 

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It's one thing when it's a conscious choice that it's somethi worth going over for. Sucks worse when it's a blindside

 

Yeah man don't let it get to you. I've definitely slipped a few times, and it sucks, but by the next day you just keep sticking to the plan.

 

One day is nothing. It won't hurt. What hurts is thinking you've already ruined the diet, I might as well order pizza tonight.

 

I just want to say thank you for this post, and congrats on the good feelings and changes you're getting.

I was going to take today off. Just wanted to read and relax in the sun, but read your post and decided a walk, at the very least, wouldn't hurt, especially on such a beautiful day. And while I got caught in a short thunderstorm four miles in, big deal, it's just water. Another day of ten miles covered on foot and am happy that I went out instead of taking the easy / lazy way out, and for today, I give thanks to you.

 

Glad I could help. 10 miles kicks my ass, so go you!