OT Weight Loss

[ABM]

10 lbs. on; 6 lbs. off; 5 lbs. on; 3 lbs. off; 7 lbs. on; 4 lbs. off.........

UGH!! How do I break this cycle?!!!

 

[trailblazer18]

I have been using an app to count calories and practicing portion control. I stopped drinking pop and cut out eating snacks/junk food at night. I've lost 20 pounds in just over 6 weeks. It's not easy at all, but the app and calorie count is really motivating for me.

 

[PDXFonz]

I have been using an app to count calories and practicing portion control. I stopped drinking pop and cut out eating snacks/junk food at night. I've lost 20 pounds in just over 6 weeks. It's not easy at all, but the app and calorie count is really motivating for me.

Cutting out soda is big time, there’s no benefit to drinking it other than enjoying the taste. Everything else about it is terrible for you.

To anyone who drinks soda - go 3 months drinking just water and I guarantee you will lose weight!

 

[-Ace-]

I have been using an app to count calories and practicing portion control. I stopped drinking pop and cut out eating snacks/junk food at night. I've lost 20 pounds in just over 6 weeks. It's not easy at all, but the app and calorie count is really motivating for me.

Cutting out soda is big time, there’s no benefit to drinking it other than enjoying the taste. Everything else about it is terrible for you.

To anyone who drinks soda - go 3 months drinking just water and I guarantee you will lose weight!

I don't advocate going crazy on soda, but what I will say is that since the last week of February, I'm down 20 pounds, which started with switching from regular to diet soda. I used to drink a lot of soda, and I actually drink much less now of the zero calorie stuff. That averages to just under 1 lb per week, which I think is fairly good and steady. I haven't experienced the ill effects that some people get from artificial sweeteners, but I guarantee diet soda and those sweeteners are not for everyone. It's nice to still be able to enjoy some soda, while also consuming a good amount of water. The hot weather definitely helps with wanting/getting enough water.

Now, I didn't start out with a huge weight problem. I was about 20 pounds over my high school weight of 180 (and I'm 6'1") for a really long time, and then over the last few years, another 20 slowly crept on. Bad food choices, tons of soda, etc. I think if I wasn't as active as I am, it would have been even worse. Cutting out a lot of snacks and desserts also helped, and I haven't really missed them. It is kinda cool to be able to enjoy trips out to Chang's or places I really like to eat at, and still keep up an overall calorie deficit. I haven't really tracked anything, just an occasional weigh-in. I think if it starts to stall, maybe I'll take it a bit further and try some other things.

I think if going all-in hasn't worked in the past, then it's time to try baby steps. Work your way into it and see what works/doesn't work!

 

[Hobbesarable]

10 lbs. on; 6 lbs. off; 5 lbs. on; 3 lbs. off; 7 lbs. on; 4 lbs. off.........

UGH!! How do I break this cycle?!!!

Get off the carbs and sugar.

Add more fiber to your diet and drink more water.

Enjoy an evening walk with your wife.

You will lose weight.

 

[riverman]

walk as much as possible up stairs, hills, etc....swim if you can..try to break a sweat everyday...break the habit of sitting down for more than 45 minutes at a time..diet...eat fruit and snack on nuts...drink water instead of cold sodas or carbonated drinks...cut the salt...salt keeps you from sweating...losing weight is a complete lifestyle change, it's not one thing

 

[Lanny]

walk as much as possible up stairs, hills, etc....swim if you can..try to break a sweat everyday...break the habit of sitting down for more than 45 minutes at a time..diet...eat fruit and snack on nuts...drink water instead of cold sodas or carbonated drinks...cut the salt...salt keeps you from sweating...losing weight is a complete lifestyle change, it's not one thing

A normal healthy body regulates the salt in your blood automatically and accurately. Most people can tolerate different salt intake. At least, that's what my doctor says.
In my case, I get low blood pressure often and two doctors have advised me to increase my salt intake. My blood pressure gets so low that I often get dizzy if I stand up suddenly.

 

[ABM]

If I drink 108 oz. of water per day, can I still have 2 beers daily?

 

[riverman]

Most people can tolerate different salt intake.

I disagree...too much salt is too much salt and our diets are saturated often with salty foods. Like many things, a little is good, a lot is poison. Same with sugar...if you can't sweat, that's a different condition...long distance runners often take salt tabs to retain body water...too much salt you retain too much body water ..I feel much better since I've cut out the chips and marbled meats, salty stuff

 

[riverman]

If I drink 108 oz. of water per day, can I still have 2 beers daily?

you won't lose weight drinking beer ...my opinion

 

[ABM]

you won't lose weight drinking beer ...my opinion

I just knew there was a challenge in all of this.

 

[Lanny]

If I drink 108 oz. of water per day, can I still have 2 beers daily?

Better question: Do I have to give up my bathtub of beer every day?

 

[Lanny]

you won't lose weight drinking beer ...my opinion

Yeah, but who cares.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Better question: Do I have to give up my bathtub of beer every day?

When I read your post I thought of the movie, "Strange Brew."

 

[Hobbesarable]

If I drink 108 oz. of water per day, can I still have 2 beers daily?

This be ABM. Haha. Beer and donuts.

 

[riverman]

Yeah, but who cares.

wives

 

[riverman]

Better question: Do I have to give up my bathtub of beer every day?

You could make a lot of homeless guys really happy if you did....

 

[ABM]

This be ABM. Haha. Beer and donuts.

Many years ago, I used to eat donuts. THEN, one day, I stuck one in the microwave a bit too long. The oil in the bottom of the dish turned my stomach. I doubt I've had more than one or two since.

Now, beer? Don't be messin'!

 

[Shaboid]

I just had McDonald's for breakfast. This is probably not the answer.

 

[Lanny]

When I read your post I thought of the movie, "Strange Brew."

Strange Brew
Cream

 

[Lanny]

wives

Drink enough beer and she'll be down the road, around the corner and out of sight. Dear God, don't tell my wife that I said that. Who would make sure I had on matched socks?

 

[THE HCP]

Am I the only one who pictures these two whenever @Lanny and @ABM chat with each other on here?

 

[PDXFonz]

Strange Brew
Cream

Cash
Rules
Everything
Around
Me

Get the money, dolla dolla Bill y’all.

 

[tlongII]

I recommend a tapeworm. Works great!

 

[Lanny]

Am I the only one who pictures these two whenever @Lanny and @ABM chat with each other on here?
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That's not me. That's my twin, Sly.

Here's a selfie of me
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/59/Beaker_(Muppet).jpg/200px-Beaker_(Muppet).jpg

 

[The Professional Fan]

I have been using an app to count calories and practicing portion control. I stopped drinking pop and cut out eating snacks/junk food at night. I've lost 20 pounds in just over 6 weeks. It's not easy at all, but the app and calorie count is really motivating for me.

What app?

 

[ABM]

Am I the only one who pictures these two whenever @Lanny and @ABM chat with each other on here?
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...said the svelte dandy.

 

[trailblazer18]

What app?

MyPlate (Livestrong).