Help! I'm Fat - *** Official Exercise and Weight Thread ***

[throwittoblythe]

“get my metabolism going in the morning” I think it a bit dated notion. I think the evidence is showing the intermittent fasting (which for many that means not eating until later in the day) is much more effective for both increasing energy and lose weight.

That said, when I do eat breakfast it is eggs (3 or 4) and bacon 4 strips) . (sometime cheese as a treat). High in protein and sticks with me, no desire to snack before lunch, and there is no energy crash like you get from eating carb heavy things like cereal.

I cook my bacon a package (or two) at a time in the oven on weekends so I just have to heat it up in micro as I eat it during the week. Obviously eggs take just minutes to cook no matter how you do them. Perfect when you don’t have a lot of time in the a.m.

Disclaimer: I don’t consume carbs. I don’t believe it would be healthy eating this for bfast every morning if you are also consuming processed foods, sugars, and carbs during the rest of your day. I think the evidence is pretty clear on that.

Good luck!

You may have stated this already in this thread, but when you say "no carbs," do you mean literally zero carbs? As in, you don't eat even healthier carbs such as quinoa, ezekiel bread, etc? I'm assuming you allow yourself veggies which contain carbs, but no fruit which are higher in natural sugars? Not judging or countering at all, really just curious what you mean when you say no carbs.

 

[madguy30]

The weird thing I notice about pop is that I'll go months and months without one. As soon as I allow myself one, I'm back to drinking 2-4 a week. Even with Diet Coke. It's crazy. That stuff is so addictive to me.

I'm entering my 3rd week without taking 5 hour energy almost every day....haven't noticed any difference in how I feel or anything and have also saved roughly $80.

But I know if I slip and have one I'll be right back into it which just seems stupid.

 

[cowgirl836]

Yep, it is a process. I've never gotten super heavy, but was up like 20 lbs last winter and felt like crap.

Got into a good routine of eating habits and lost quite a bit. To me it's much more rewarding to work through with patience and have positive results than try several different things.

Need to get back to running when a calf strain heals up. Able to bike a bit but it's going to be getting late early out there starting next week.

My PT will probably clear me to run just as winter sets in lol. Easy excuse but unfortunately, my child seems to love both speed and being outside even though it's cold so I think I'm going to have to think about stroller runs in the winter.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

The weird thing I notice about pop is that I'll go months and months without one. As soon as I allow myself one, I'm back to drinking 2-4 a week. Even with Diet Coke. It's crazy. That stuff is so addictive to me.

I can drink a Coke or Pepsi on occasion and it doesn't trigger anything like that with me. I drink maybe one a month on average.

 

[Walden4Prez]

For the last week I have been doing pretty well. I haven't had a single soda and I can tell you I absolutely just generally feel better. It is kind of crazy how just not drinking that crap has made this big of a difference. I haven't started any real workouts yet, but have been generally walking more. I am doing a 16-8 fast and eating decent when I do. Down 4lbs.

 

[Krug]

Just proving you guys that I'm not all talk. Got my boxing heavy bag set up tonight. Gloves came in the mail. Gonna start my Fight Camp training tomorrow and will post progress right here with you all. Yes, that's the bag in my office! I moved the treadmill in there too. Gotta have a place to burn off steam I guess!

Boxing In general is a great workout! I got into the best shape of my life doing kickboxing training two years ago. I let it slip and got back up 40lbs but I just started training again and diet so hopefully in 3 months I’m back to my goal weight.

 

[ChrisMWilliams]

Just did my first Fight Camp work out. Only 15 minutes and holy hell, I am beat. Wow. I'm really out of shape, but can tell I'm really going to enjoy this. Just pretending the bag is Hawk troll Twitter

 

[VTXCyRyD]

Just did my first Fight Camp work out. Only 15 minutes and holy hell, I am beat. Wow. I'm really out of shape, but can tell I'm really going to enjoy this. Just pretending the bag is Hawk troll Twitter

Does Ross know you named the bag after him?

So do we get to see a Chris vs Ross MMA style fight some time?

 

[ChrisMWilliams]

Does Ross know you named the bag after him?

So do we get to see a Chris vs Ross MMA style fight some time?

Ross would destroy me in a fight.

 

[Cy$]

My PT will probably clear me to run just as winter sets in lol. Easy excuse but unfortunately, my child seems to love both speed and being outside even though it's cold so I think I'm going to have to think about stroller runs in the winter.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ru...n-with-triple-stroller-record-cynthia-arnold/

you in a couple years

 

[cowgirl836]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ru...n-with-triple-stroller-record-cynthia-arnold/

you in a couple years

JFC a 7 minute pace after having and then pushing 3 kids in a stroller. That's nuts!

 

[ArgentCy]

Ross would destroy me in a fight.

His friends sure, but this guy?

Insert Des Moines Country Club photo here.

 

[jbindm]

His friends sure, but this guy?

Insert Des Moines Country Club photo here.

I don't think Ross is above fighting dirty.

 

[jbindm]

Boxing In general is a great workout! I got into the best shape of my life doing kickboxing training two years ago. I let it slip and got back up 40lbs but I just started training again and diet so hopefully in 3 months I’m back to my goal weight.

I'd like to mix in some boxing with my routine. I did the free week at Title Boxing Club over in Waukee and I liked it but the membership fees were a little too high, plus their shower facilities were kind of lacking. Makes it tough to fit in a midday class if you have to go straight back to work.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ru...n-with-triple-stroller-record-cynthia-arnold/

you in a couple years

Those kids were probably bored af

 

[capitalcityguy]

You may have stated this already in this thread, but when you say "no carbs," do you mean literally zero carbs? As in, you don't eat even healthier carbs such as quinoa, ezekiel bread, etc? I'm assuming you allow yourself veggies which contain carbs, but no fruit which are higher in natural sugars? Not judging or countering at all, really just curious what you mean when you say no carbs.

Don't sweat it. I appreciate the question.

I do literally mean zero carbs. This is kind of the next step beyond the keto diet for those that are interested. Some people are sensitive to the toxins in vegetables (their built-in self defense) and you never know ow they may affect you....until you do a true elimination diet.

That said, I did zero carb for about 2 1/2 months starting 10/01/2018. In that time, I lost any extra weight I was carrying (about 30 lbs) and I naturally leveled off. Tons of other benefits(some already mentioned on this thread) too.

I'm still pretty strict, but not nearly as much as before as I kind of figured out what veggies bothered me before. i.e.....I can eat a side salad if it comes with my meal when we are out to eat with friends. From what I've read, that doesn't always work well for those that have high food sensitivities.

But to your final question, I don't eat vegetables as a general rule (which is a bit ironic as I was always a big veggie eatier prior to this....and even today make sure my daughter gets plenty when she eats).

 

[throwittoblythe]

Don't sweat it. I appreciate the question.

I do literally mean zero carbs. This is kind of the next step beyond the keto diet for those that are interested. Some people are sensitive to the toxins in vegetables (their built-in self defense) and you never know ow they may affect you....until you do a true elimination diet.

That said, I did zero carb for about 2 1/2 months starting 10/01/2018. In that time, I lost any extra weight I was carrying (about 30 lbs) and I naturally leveled off. Tons of other benefits(some already mentioned on this thread) too.

I'm still pretty strict, but not nearly as much as before as I kind of figured out what veggies bothered me before. i.e.....I can eat a side salad if it comes with my meal when we are out to eat with friends. From what I've read, that doesn't always work well for those that have high food sensitivities.

But to your final question, I don't eat vegetables as a general rule (which is a bit ironic as I was always a big veggie eatier prior to this....and even today make sure my daughter gets plenty when she eats).

Follow up questions: your body needs some carbs to function, right? Or am I misunderstanding that? Is it just the natural carbs in the meat that keeps your body functioning? What about fiber?

 

[madguy30]

My PT will probably clear me to run just as winter sets in lol. Easy excuse but unfortunately, my child seems to love both speed and being outside even though it's cold so I think I'm going to have to think about stroller runs in the winter.

I like winter running so long as the ice and snow have stayed at bay.

Ran one mile on the treadmill tonight...felt a little sore but not terrible.

Attempted a few pullups and did the 'monkey bars' at Planet Fitness. That's going to take some practice.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

Weighed myself this morning. Down 17 lbs since Aug 22.
Mainly by walking and minor changes in diet. If if make some major changes I would think the weight would fly off.

 

[capitalcityguy]

Follow up questions: your body needs some carbs to function, right? Or am I misunderstanding that? Is it just the natural carbs in the meat that keeps your body functioning? What about fiber?

That is what we’ve been lead to believe, but it seems we don’t. If you stop feeding your body carbs, your body naturally transitions to using fat instead as an energy source.

From my understanding, our ancestors thrived on eating meat they hunted and only deferred to other sources (e.g….berries) if needed. Depending on what part of the world they lived, meat would have been the only food source during much of the year given the weather. (The Inuit people (i.e…Eskimos) of northern Canada still eat this way.) They’d most likely have gorged themselves upon a successful hunt, and then not needed to eat for days after. I believe this is why people are finding benefits today with intermittent fasting…by necessity, we evolved over thousands of years with our bodies not expecting to be feed as often as we do today.