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Way to go! Really fantastic. I lost 44 lbs a few years ago. It takes a lot of concentration and commitment. Needed to lose 20 again and am back on the food wagon now. 17 to go!

Carbs are the devil.
 
Awesome! Well use this thread to keep on track. I actually want to lose a total of 130 lbs, but that seems like too big of a goal. So I broke down my goals several ways, first major goal was to 50, then 75, then my big goal of 100, followed by the dream goal of 130.

It's paying off, I got asked out on a date last week. Been many years since a girl has asked me.

I'm also starting to plan my first ever scuba diving trip for next December in the Philippines. Now I have to start taking dive lessons.
 
Oh, and yes, carbs are the devil. I've just been eating very high protein, very low sugar and low carb, while keeping my calorie below 1000.
 
You're half the man you used to be.
 
Many props, Further. Soon you'll be stealing babes from SPD.

Meh, who am I kidding...People's Ten Sexiest Men combined couldn't steal someone away from SPD. But congratulations nonetheless!
 
Further said:
Awesome! Well use this thread to keep on track. I actually want to lose a total of 130 lbs, but that seems like too big of a goal. So I broke down my goals several ways, first major goal was to 50, then 75, then my big goal of 100, followed by the dream goal of 130.

It's paying off, I got asked out on a date last week. Been many years since a girl has asked me.

I'm also starting to plan my first ever scuba diving trip for next December in the Philippines. Now I have to start taking dive lessons.
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Going to dive with Whale Sharks? I totally wanna do that. I've done Boracay and Bohol too, I might go to Boracay in October. Mad dope, better diving (or so I heard, I only did snorkeling) in Bohol at least when I went)
 
Keep it up, further.

1000 calories seems really severe.

I'm still doing the keto diet. And loving it.
 
How long did this take?

What are you doing at the gym? Cardio or weights?

My problem is I'm lazy, I like to eat well and drink booze.
 
EL PRESIDENTE said:
Going to dive with Whale Sharks? I totally wanna do that. I've done Boracay and Bohol too, I might go to Boracay in October. Mad dope, better diving (or so I heard, I only did snorkeling) in Bohol at least when I went)
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I cant recall the names, but there is one area, Boracay sound right with great macro fauna, then another area where muck diving is exceptional, it looks much more barron but there are far more little specialized creatures, perfect if you plan on doing underwater photography, which is my fathers hobby. I'm planning the trip to go with him while he still can (71 years old).

Denny Crane said:
Keep it up, further.

1000 calories seems really severe.

I'm still doing the keto diet. And loving it.
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It was really hard for the first few weeks, but I'm great at cooking very filling low calorie foods. Eventually the stomach shrinks and I'm never even really hungry anymore. Often I end up closer to 700. Keto worked great for me in the past, but I wanted a diet that would translate easier to long term losses. Every time I lost weight on keto/Atkins I put it back on and more when I stopped. If it's working, keep it up, it's a great way to lose.

Biggest problem is I gave up all alcohol till I make my second goal of 75lbs. After that I can have drink max till I'm happy I lost enough. I wrote out all sorts of rules and guidelines so I couldn't fudge things as time went on.

EL PRESIDENTE said:
How long did this take?

What are you doing at the gym? Cardio or weights?

My problem is I'm lazy, I like to eat well and drink booze.
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I started Halloween so it's been pretty quick for 50lbs. I'm actually losing more now than I did early on because I'm exercising a couple hours a day (90% cardio) and tend to be eating less and less as I get excited about the results. The first month I cheated a few times here and there. In the past month I don't think I've cheated once.
 
Wow! I applaud the effort. Been trying to knock off a few myself, I kind a think 245 is a bit much for a old guy. I am hoping for ball playing weight of 215, and that has been, errr, way back.
 
MarAzul said:
Wow! I applaud the effort. Been trying to knock off a few myself, I kind a think 245 is a bit much for a old guy. I am hoping for ball playing weight of 215, and that has been, errr, way back.
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Thanks. Well I wish you luck, no doubt you have the gumption to succeed if you make that decision. There is something fun about tackling this issue head on.
 
Good job!

But, 1,000 calories? That milestone is broken at breakfast usually for me.
 
Basically I just cut out Breakfast or I should say changed it to one glass of green vegetables and a bit of fruit ground up into a smoothy. My Wife calls it a glass of mean green. Pretty disgusting to start but I got use to it. Salt it a tad and down it goes then off to work. Down about 20 but it is slowing down.
 
MickZagger said:
Good job!

But, 1,000 calories? That milestone is broken at breakfast usually for me.
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It was by me too for years and years. Eventually I'll be able to enjoy some food again, but never like I used to.
 
I don't get why people treat keto like a fad diet. The idea is to never get off the diet. You increase your macros gradually until you maintain your target weight.
 
I lost 100 lbs over about 15 months. Never dipped below 2300 calories to do it, 1000 is very extreme, if not dangerous in the grand scheme of things. Just be careful, especially if you are exercising, it means you are probably netting negative calories, and that can have adverse effects of your body (you are basically living on nothing but the fat and muscle already on your body). It will also be very hard to maintain when you are at your goal weight.

Not trying to preach, I know how hard it is and the work it takes. Just trying to give advice from a former fatty who has been there. Congrats on the first 50, and here is to 50 more, crazy how much better you feel when you get that 100 lbs off!

I'm actually looking to go down another 25 after 4 months of "relaxing" form my calorie deficit, running the Shamrock Run 8k in March.
 
Ha, the low calorie diet is tricky to do correct and stay healthy. I'm making sure to get at least 80 grams of protein on nonworkout days and 120 on workout days. Along with vitamins daily, I'm pretty healthy, certainly healthier than I was 50 pounds heavier. I went to the doctor last week for a physical and had battery of tests including a full blood workup done. Everything was in the ideal range except for a slightly high white blood cell count, which is most likely due to allergies. Blood pressure, choloresteral and all my vitals were perfect, and I'm no longer prediabetic. I'm doing my diet with my doctors advise and assistance.


Denny, you are right, keto can certainly be done as a lifetime diet if worked correctly. Problem for me is it kept my appetite high, so when I did break with the diet I really screwed myself. Now, if I were to break, it might be a couple hundred extra calories instead of a couple thousand. Both diets can succeed, it mostly just has to do with willpower and which works for your way of thinking.
 
Congratulations further, I'm proud of you! Exercise is one of the hardest things for me to stick to, and I admire that you've done such a good job of sticking with it and keeping your goal in sight. Keep up the good work and you'll be down 100 in no time!

:cheers:

PS- Do you eat a lot of eggs? I've known some people who have lost a lot of weight by eating more eggs and less crappy stuff.
 
Further said:
Ha, the low calorie diet is tricky to do correct and stay healthy. I'm making sure to get at least 80 grams of protein on nonworkout days and 120 on workout days. Along with vitamins daily, I'm pretty healthy, certainly healthier than I was 50 pounds heavier. I went to the doctor last week for a physical and had battery of tests including a full blood workup done. Everything was in the ideal range except for a slightly high white blood cell count, which is most likely due to allergies. Blood pressure, choloresteral and all my vitals were perfect, and I'm no longer prediabetic. I'm doing my diet with my doctors advise and assistance.


Denny, you are right, keto can certainly be done as a lifetime diet if worked correctly. Problem for me is it kept my appetite high, so when I did break with the diet I really screwed myself. Now, if I were to break, it might be a couple hundred extra calories instead of a couple thousand. Both diets can succeed, it mostly just has to do with willpower and which works for your way of thinking.
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Best thing you said. No way you should be on that diet without your doctor monitoring you. Good job there.
 
Whether it is Keto or some other "diet" it doesn't matter. Unless it is an extreme case, and using your doctor to help, don't do anything or give up anything you aren't fully willing to give up forever. That is the main thing I learned, just learn moderation.

Problem when you give up things, when you finally get to your goal weight you have no idea how to regulate your eating once you add them back in. Like I said, I lost 100 lbs, been maintaining for about 5 months now. While losing weight I still ate out once in awhile, ate desert and drank beer. Just all in moderation. Now my body is trained to not gorge on those things, makes it so much easier when your body doesn't crave them.

That is the problem with things like Keto, paleo or Whole 30, lots of people use them as a temporary solution they will eventually be able to stop. Then they usually gain everything back, and then some. But if you are willing to do Keto or paleo the rest of your life, then they are great for you.
 
I eat some eggs. A lot of fish, 99%fat free turkey, skinless chicken breast, Dannon light n fit Greek yogurts, steamed veggies, shrimp, crab. I also eat a crapload of protein shakes.
 
I'm attempting to gain weight right now. I lift heavy 5 days a week on a high intensity workout regimen. So far I've been successful in bulking 10 lbs on a semi-dirty diet. My breakfast consists of 4 hard boiled eggs, 2 servings of oatmeal, a yoplait yogurt and 2 granola bars. Then I workout, come home and drink a protein shake. Go to work where I constantly snack all day on trail mix, cheese stick and beef jerky. Until my lunch hour where I down a sandwich, an apple, 2 more granola bars and more beef jerky. Get home to a nice hearty dinner that I prepared over the weekend. Mix in a couple protein shakes. A bagel with cream cheese and a usually some kind of dessert. Right now I'm eating a blueberry pop tarts and drinking another protein shake. I buy my protein in 10lb bulk. Usually mix my shakes with whole milk. Sometimes I have to force myself to eat because I'm just not hungry.

Sorry to derail your thread. Just felt like sharing. Each people have different metabolisms and such. Wish you the best in your goals.
 
My diet has changed hunger for me. I generally eat as much as I like, but much of the time I'm just not hungry. I pretty much have to force myself to eat dinner.

The high amounts of fat and protein are satiating.

I don't miss sugar and grains so much. In reality, my meals seem quite health. Burger without bun, fried in bacon grease with the bacon on top, jalapeños, cheese, on a bed of mayo and mustard. And a fried egg on top. A side of sautéed asperagus or broccoli or spinache. A small bowl of raspberries and almonds and coconut flakes with cocoa powder and stevia for dessert.

If I eat a big breakfast, I am not hungry the rest of the day. Big breakfast is a 3 egg omelette with bacon, sausage, cheese, and greens of some kind.

I've had terrific energy. Enough to walk 10 miles a couple days a week and 6-8 the others. I've been playing basketball at age 54, and more of my walks are runs.

80g of protein is hard for me is hard to eat. That's like 2 lbs of hamburger and I'm trying to stay away from supplements.
 
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