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I want to cut out sugar and bad foods but I don't feel like I have the willpower.
Think that whatever you eat is going to wind up draped around your body. Also, think about how great you feel when you exercise and eat healthy. Take time to look at yourself in the mirror and note the gradual improvement. Also, check your weight daily.

After my long workouts I used to flex in the mirror. That was a great feeling and motivated me to work hard the next day.

Also, I can't overemphasize how much that's going to put you in a good mood.
 
Think that whatever you eat is going to wind up draped around your body. Also, think about how great you feel when you exercise and eat healthy. Take time to look at yourself in the mirror and note the gradual improvement. Also, check your weight daily.

After my long workouts I used to flex in the mirror. That was a great feeling and motivated me to work hard the next day.

Also, I can't overemphasize how much that's going to put you in a good mood.
Exercise has never been a problem. Whe isn't even an issue. Probably why it's hard to get motivated. Im probably addicted to sugar.
 
I have been blessed with a high metabolism. Though, it's beginning to slow down. Used to work out till I got married a decade ago, then stopped pretty much. My muscle has been slowly taken over by fat. I'm not fat by any means, but I do need horribly to get back in shape. Starting to feel the wear and tear on my body. Gotta stop eating junk food.
My motto used to be "Eat to Run Run to Eat". If someone wants to lose weight and keep it off start jogging. Start slow and short and work up or run a few blocks and walk a block, etc.
When I started running nearly 40 years ago, I lost weight very fast and kept it off. Unfortunately it got a bit compulsive over the years and I basically help wear my knees out. Rest/recovery is the key, run a few days in a row, then take a day off.
 
My motto used to be "Eat to Run Run to Eat". If someone wants to lose weight and keep it off start jogging. Start slow and short and work up or run a few blocks and walk a block, etc.
When I started running nearly 40 years ago, I lost weight very fast and kept it off. Unfortunately it got a bit compulsive over the years and I basically help wear my knees out. Rest/recovery is the key, run a few days in a row, then take a day off.
I was a runner/jogger most of my life but after 40 I recommend power walking instead...your weight pounding your knees and ankles into a pavement will take it's toll eventually...my meniscus tore playing tennis and for two years I could barely walk without pain...surgery for the problem back then was about 35K...I couldn't afford it...walking and yoga fixed it along with diet. My brain still thinks I'm 30 but my body will let it know I'm not anymore
 
Exercise has never been a problem. Whe isn't even an issue. Probably why it's hard to get motivated. Im probably addicted to sugar.
If you have Amazon Prime (and if you don’t, try your local library) I highly recommend you watch “That Sugar Film”. If that doesn’t change how you view refined sugars, then you’re going to wind up a old, doughy, unhealthy fat fuck like me.....and probably several other members of this forum. I found it to be life changing.
 
I went from 203 lbs a year ago to a steady 167...when my heart failed I dropped down to 155 but that was scary....no alcohol, lowered my intake of fluids a lot..water, etc....I walk 4-6 miles every morning without fail...it fixed my knee problems..losing weight and making myself hike in the morning....I drink fresh fruit, greens, nuts and seeds like flax seeds for brunch after my hike...cut out marbled meats like pastrami or hot dogs, sausages, etc....the biggest thing was chips....stopped eating them, buying them or any salty snacks...I do Tai Chi and stay active outside all day weather permitting ...yoga before bed...the biggest thing to conquer is laziness...sitting for more than 45 minutes without moving around is the new cancer. I'm with UCD....wish I'd done this 40 years ago but it took almost dying for me to get the memo...I listen to Blazer games mostly with headphones and my trusty Walkman while doing other stuff...even play guitar standing more than sitting these days...don't wait until you're old as dirt to turn it around...or you could end up like I did gasping for life in an emergency room for 3 days with a doctor bill of 21K

@riverman ,you're still with us to share this info and your wonderful stories! I hope you continue to do that.
 
I was a runner/jogger most of my life but after 40 I recommend power walking instead...your weight pounding your knees and ankles into a pavement will take it's toll eventually...my meniscus tore playing tennis and for two years I could barely walk without pain...surgery for the problem back then was about 35K...I couldn't afford it...walking and yoga fixed it along with diet. My brain still thinks I'm 30 but my body will let it know I'm not anymore

I continually work on my flexibility since I am an avid runner. And sticking to a particular diet helps.

I will continue running, however, I will also incorporate more swimming, yoga, and meditation into my exercise. I love it!!!
 
I continue working on my flexibility as I am an avid runner. And sticking to a particular diet helps.

I will continue running, however, I will also incorporate more swimming, yoga, and meditation into my exercise. I love it!!!
My mother in law is one of those crazy people who run 2-3 ultra marathons a year. A long with 5-10 normal marathons a year. She's constantly running. I used to do distance running here and there but watching her and the way her body was trying to shut down on here made me really quickly be like, nope not worth it... She can barely eat anything without it making her sick, she's constantly injured, her doctor keeps telling her to "run less" if she wants to fix some of her problems, but she wont.

I love to run, I find it the most relaxing of all excersizes. It's so easy to turn my brain off and just not really think while I run and time just kind of flies by, but it can become very similar to a drug for some people.

This point I just want to get the weight off and play basketball.
 
Exercise has never been a problem. Whe isn't even an issue. Probably why it's hard to get motivated. Im probably addicted to sugar.
Aha, the famous "sweet tooth". Also my downfall.
 
My mother in law is one of those crazy people who run 2-3 ultra marathons a year. A long with 5-10 normal marathons a year. She's constantly running. I used to do distance running here and there but watching her and the way her body was trying to shut down on here made me really quickly be like, nope not worth it... She can barely eat anything without it making her sick, she's constantly injured, her doctor keeps telling her to "run less" if she wants to fix some of her problems, but she wont.

I love to run, I find it the most relaxing of all excersizes. It's so easy to turn my brain off and just not really think while I run and time just kind of flies by, but it can become very similar to a drug for some people.

This point I just want to get the weight off and play basketball.

I see. We all have problems with our body at some point or other. I prepare my body for the running, swimming, and exercises I do. Keeping your tendons and ligaments strong and healthy requires a great deal of attention. I generally stick to running and swimming as my primary exercise activities. I no longer play basketball, baseball, and football since the chance of injury is much greater as I increase in age.
 
If you have Amazon Prime (and if you don’t, try your local library) I highly recommend you watch “That Sugar Film”. If that doesn’t change how you view refined sugars, then you’re going to wind up a old, doughy, unhealthy fat fuck like me.....and probably several other members of this forum. I found it to be life changing.
You're probably skinny next to me. I've put on 45 lbs. since I was at my physical peak.
 
I see. We all have problems with our body at some point or other. I prepare my body for the running, swimming, and exercises I do. Keeping your tendons and ligaments strong and healthy requires a great of attention. I generally stick to running and swimming as my primary exercise activities. I no longer play basketball, baseball, and football since the chance of injury is much greater as I increase in age.
I have been around professional athletes here and there and she's the craziest I have ever seen, it is intense everything we do with my inlaws ends up being scheduled around when she's going to be our running that day... Anyways, stretching is crazy important I found that out by tearing my calf muscle when running having not stretched before... If I make it to 90 I will probably still be trying to throw a basketball into a hoop, heh.
 
I was a runner/jogger most of my life but after 40 I recommend power walking instead...your weight pounding your knees and ankles into a pavement will take it's toll eventually...my meniscus tore playing tennis and for two years I could barely walk without pain...surgery for the problem back then was about 35K...I couldn't afford it...walking and yoga fixed it along with diet. My brain still thinks I'm 30 but my body will let it know I'm not anymore
What a coincidence, my pecker thinks it's 30 but my body says I'm more like 90.
 
My motto used to be "Eat to Run Run to Eat". If someone wants to lose weight and keep it off start jogging. Start slow and short and work up or run a few blocks and walk a block, etc.
When I started running nearly 40 years ago, I lost weight very fast and kept it off. Unfortunately it got a bit compulsive over the years and I basically help wear my knees out. Rest/recovery is the key, run a few days in a row, then take a day off.
The old saying is eat to live but don't live to eat.
I use to work out excessively and constantly had nagging little injuries, I backed off a little and got into dynamite shape with no injuries.
 
I have been around professional athletes here and there and she's the craziest I have ever seen, it is intense everything we do with my inlaws ends up being scheduled around when she's going to be our running that day... Anyways, stretching is crazy important I found that out by tearing my calf muscle when running having not stretched before... If I make it to 90 I will probably still be trying to throw a basketball into a hoop, heh.

You are so right. I also find a particular diet rich in vegetables (especially greens) and less meat helped my body incredibly in so many ways. I highly recommend that for any person wanting to lose weight and still enjoy eating food other than meat.

Fiber is also incredibly important for any person wanting to lose weight.
 
You are so right. I also find a particular diet rich in vegetables (especially greens) and less meat helped my body incredibly in so many ways. I highly recommend that for any person wanting to lose weight and still enjoy eating food other than meat.

Fiber is also incredibly important for any person wanting to lose weight.
I use to eat a lot of soluble fiber and let's just say the room had a different aroma when I was in it. I quit eating all that type of fiber and my friends returned and thank God for their short memories.
 
I use to eat a lot of soluble fiber and let's just say the room had a different aroma when I was in it. I quit eating all that type of fiber and my friends returned and thank God for their short memories.

Haha. Well, I needed the fiber for my digestive issues, but it also helped me lose unwanted weight years ago while making my stomach believe it was full.
 
I got up to 235-240 lbs when I was in my late 40's and pumping iron a lot. When I got in my mid to late 50's I got over 260 lbs though after I stopped lifting. I'm 6-1 and 61 now and I'm down to 223 lbs. I'd like to drop about 10 lbs more, but we'll see. I feel pretty good now and just watch what I eat and get outdoors a lot.
 
I got up to 235-240 lbs when I was in my late 40's and pumping iron a lot. When I got in my mid to late 50's I got over 260 lbs though after I stopped lifting. I'm 6-1 and 61 now and I'm down to 223 lbs. I'd like to drop about 10 lbs more, but we'll see. I feel pretty good now and just watch what I eat and get outdoors a lot.
I'm two inches shorter and weigh the same. Of course, my kidneys no longer work and I can't do anything physical at all. It's really hard to take 'cause I love to exercise for many reasons. Believe it or not, I use to love flexing in front of a mirror. Now, I break mirrors. Geez, I'd give anything to get back in shape the way I was when I was 53.
 
I was a runner/jogger most of my life but after 40 I recommend power walking instead...your weight pounding your knees and ankles into a pavement will take it's toll eventually...my meniscus tore playing tennis and for two years I could barely walk without pain...surgery for the problem back then was about 35K...I couldn't afford it...walking and yoga fixed it along with diet. My brain still thinks I'm 30 but my body will let it know I'm not anymore

Never could get into jogging or running but my knees are still shot. Was a catcher playing baseball for all of my youth. My meniscus is non-existent at this point. I'm only 30, but my knee clicks with every step I take. Surgery is still expensive as hell.
 
I got up to 235-240 lbs when I was in my late 40's and pumping iron a lot. When I got in my mid to late 50's I got over 260 lbs though after I stopped lifting. I'm 6-1 and 61 now and I'm down to 223 lbs. I'd like to drop about 10 lbs more, but we'll see. I feel pretty good now and just watch what I eat and get outdoors a lot.
Muscle weighs more than fat.
 
Muscle weighs more than fat.

True, but it's easier to add a lot of fat than it is to add a lot of muscle. That's what I did when I stopped lifting. :lol:

I'm doing pretty good now though. It's good that I didn't throw away some of my pants from when I was thinner though!
 
Just wondering how people are doing with this?
I havent checked my weight, but Ive been in the gym all but 2 days since my last post in this thread (the 27th), and I have learned Im really out of shape.
 
So I've cut out pizza to save money for gas for road trips instead. Not entirely; I've still got one free coupon, but then that's it for me. No more Pizza Hut for the foreseeable future.

That's going to help tremendously. I was having, sometimes, 3 pizzas a week. Not healthy at all. Cross fingers.
 
Just wondering how people are doing with this?
I havent checked my weight, but Ive been in the gym all but 2 days since my last post in this thread (the 27th), and I have learned Im really out of shape.
You can expect to get real sore before you feel better.
Of course, you can avoid all the soreness and injuries and any discomfort if you just avoid the gym and head for the donut shop and get a donut and a cup of coffee. Hey, I feel the need for a donut right now.
 
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