Trouble .gc August 13, 2004 Share Trouble .gc Member August 13, 2004 After reading the post in the Political Forums i got to thinking...alot of us say that the BMI rate that was given to us was overweight. (as unaccurate as it may be) What if as a community we all tried to loose weight together? its just a silly idea, but sometimes it takes motovation to get it started. what better way to do this than as a community-people we associate with every day? Feel free to shoot it down, i just know that its hard to diet alone...and i think that hearing about how others are doing could help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00b3rN00b August 13, 2004 Share 00b3rN00b Member August 13, 2004 Heh, 2 weeks ago I started a 3 day fast with a friend. I was able to go only 34 hours because I had to do heavy labor twice in that period and felt like I was going to die. It certainly is easier to try and lose weight if you do it with someone else and have their support. What do you suggest? Something drastic for short term results or a move to a permanent healthier lifestyle? Maybe a program where you try and take a 30 minute walk every day? I would be up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble .gc August 13, 2004 Author Share Trouble .gc Member August 13, 2004 something like that....my goal is overall a healthier lifestyle...not everyone has time for 30 min walks every day...maybe something as simple as, not eating fast food for a week, or skipping the extra helping or desert. i don't know how many want to loose weight, but if we had enough people interested...possibly set up an overall goal to a total number of lbs lost? either way, healthier choices and post em up...it really does make you proud when you do somethign that is good for your body... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Kill3r August 13, 2004 Share All Kill3r Member August 13, 2004 Heh, 2 weeks ago I started a 3 day fast with a friend. I was able to go only 34 hours because I had to do heavy labor twice in that period and felt like I was going to die. It certainly is easier to try and lose weight if you do it with someone else and have their support. What do you suggest? Something drastic for short term results or a move to a permanent healthier lifestyle? Maybe a program where you try and take a 30 minute walk every day? I would be up to it. fasting slows your metabolism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00b3rN00b August 13, 2004 Share 00b3rN00b Member August 13, 2004 fasting slows your metabolism. newwink.gif I know, that's why you don't want to eat anything besides fruits and vegtables for a day afterwards. The weight comes right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Kill3r August 13, 2004 Share All Kill3r Member August 13, 2004 Thats real short term weight loss... were talking water weight when you fast and eat fruits, the weight will come right back doing that. When i wrestled in high school i could cut 6-7 pounds in a day easy to make weight, but the next day i was right back to where i was. Weight loss needs to be more long term then fasting if you want progress. Almost a lifestyle change. As hard as it is for some people to loose weight, its that hard for me to gain it. I've been trying to get to 150 for a few years now and just can't get there YET. I started at 103 4 years ago and im only to 140-145 this much later. Changing your body for the long term takes time and patience, and some work. Its not an easy thing to do, but the payoff is huge when you meet your goal. 4 years ago i weighed 103lbs 2 years ago i weighed 125lbs now i weigh 140lbs and am almost happy, another 5-10 pounds over the next year and i'll be done. /moral is have patience when your altering your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Aquinas December 10, 2004 Share Thomas Aquinas Member December 10, 2004 Here you go, this is "Thomas Aquinas' Guide to Weightloss and Healthy Living"... I only share this because about 3 years ago I decided that I was tired of being overweight and decided to get to what I felt was a healthy and happy weight. I went through highschool playing football and doing Shotput and discuss in track, and when i reached college I weighed 230-240 lbs. Once I realized that I wouldn't be playing football anymore I decided that I should drop down in size a bit. Here is the plan I used: 1. Exercise 6 days a week (I don't on Sunday for religious reasons, but I think it helps a lot to take a break every week). I started by running 1 mile every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and lifting weights every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Eventually you can build up distance in running to what I do now (about 6 miles). If your knees can't handle running, swim for 45 mins-1hr. 2. Perhaps even more important than the exercise; ONLY EAT 50 GRAMS OF FAT A DAY OR LESS!!!!! As you exercise everyday your metabolism will increase, so don't worry about calories TOO much (obviously stay away from soda and alcohol because of the super-high-empty-calories). Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eat meat and other things too! Eat lots of fiber. I.E. eat a healthy BALANCED diet. Forget about suplements and fad-diets, just eat healthy and stay away from packaged dinners and the like. 3.Stick with it and don't give up. If you miss a day, don't sweat it, just get on track. and START TODAY! DON'T WAIT TILL TOMORROW! That's it! I lost 40 lbs over about 1 year and have stayed at 190 for 2 years now. I am stronger and lift more weight than I did in high school. I can run farther, and I look/feel a lot better. Apart from me I have two good friends that followed the plan with the same or more dramatic results (one friend lost 60 lbs). If you have any questions post em! Later all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huhuh? December 10, 2004 Share huhuh? Member December 10, 2004 ahhh college has killed me...not that much, i only have two meals a day thank gawd or i would be fat i just flat out am to exhausted to go to the gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toka December 10, 2004 Share Toka Member December 10, 2004 Aug 03' Toka=210 Jan 04' Toka=155 Dec 04' Toka=150-155ish I starting skateboarding....thats it. Im eating worse now then i did before, and i cant gain weight. Go skateboard 5-10 hours a week and you can drop lbs like nothin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gOOters December 15, 2004 Share gOOters Member December 15, 2004 wow, gj Toka!!! There will come a point where you will be more worried about the quality of foods though (and I am NOT one to preach). But even thin people can have crapped up arteries. I plan on starting to mountain bike soon, I finally have a garage to store it in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General J December 16, 2004 Share General J Member December 16, 2004 As soon as my girlfriend actually leaves the key to the clubhouse, I am going to start working out when I get home from work. Strange, you would think she would want me to get back into shape and look better... hmm... She claims she is fattening me up so other girls won't go for me. I dunno if I like this or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00b3rN00b December 16, 2004 Share 00b3rN00b Member December 16, 2004 Blech although I have a lot of muscle, I walk about 4-5 miles to/from school every day (for past 4 months). I don't eat that much fat. I don't drink alcohol very often. I don't drink soda. I was 205 then and now I weigh 198. Mabye losing weight is unrealistic because I am 6'3"? I want to get down to 180 - 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General J December 16, 2004 Share General J Member December 16, 2004 I think a lot of people try to set unrealistic goals. Height has a lot to do with weight, generally speaking. You are going to naturally have a little more muscle to hold you upright and standing that tall. Not saying there aren't stringy people out there... I have a friend who is 6'8" and is a tooth pick. His feet are the only things that keep him from swaying and falling over I swear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00b3rN00b December 16, 2004 Share 00b3rN00b Member December 16, 2004 Haha, I know. I have a friend who is 6'2" and 130 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appalachian_fox December 16, 2004 Share appalachian_fox Member December 16, 2004 Height has some to do with it and build can make a big difference. Also remember that muscle, volume for volume, weighs more than fat. Bone structure varies a lot as well. I dated a 5'11"+ girl once who was 95 pounds (!). Her arms were so tiny, it was amazing. My upper arms were as big as her legs, she just didn't carry much body mass. Weight is one indicator, but it's hinting at the underlying issue of fitness, which is the most important thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PDO December 17, 2004 Share Guest PDO Guests December 17, 2004 Blech although I have a lot of muscle, I walk about 4-5 miles to/from school every day (for past 4 months). I don't eat that much fat. I don't drink alcohol very often. I don't drink soda. I was 205 then and now I weigh 198. Mabye losing weight is unrealistic because I am 6'3"? I want to get down to 180 - 85. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Depends on your body. I'm the same height, and I will never way that much. Anyway.. couple general things: IF you drink pop/coffee and replace with water (100% of the time) I guarentee you'll slowly but surely lose weight. Secondly, distance doesn't matter, its all about time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toka December 17, 2004 Share Toka Member December 17, 2004 I'm 6'3ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PDO December 17, 2004 Share Guest PDO Guests December 17, 2004 I'm 6'3ish <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 6'3" and 150? That's insane man.. I'm 6'3" and 210, and could lose 10 more lbs, at the absolute max pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toka December 17, 2004 Share Toka Member December 17, 2004 Yep, was 210 now 150-155ish. I can still bench a good like....80lbs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike December 20, 2004 Share spike Member December 20, 2004 I might be able to help you guys w/ your diet if you guys have any questions. I work at health store. You can ask any questions about diet, losing or maintaining weight hopefuly I can help you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PDO December 20, 2004 Share Guest PDO Guests December 20, 2004 I might be able to help you guys w/ your diet if you guys have any questions. I work at health store. You can ask any questions about diet, losing or maintaining weight hopefuly I can help you guys. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any chance you know how much changes nutrionally comparing a full egg or an egg with no yolk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartless January 13, 2005 Share Heartless Member January 13, 2005 I'd love to lose my baby fat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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