Up to about two years ago I did a lot of exercise through horse riding every day. sadly I had to have my horse put down and due to work circumstances, I havent replaced him.
This year I have given up smokin!
I now find that I have put on 2 stone over the last two years and I hate myself at this weight.
has anyone got a proven diet tips and ideas???
i dont object to exercise, as long as its fun
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Cut out bread and potatoes from your diet and you will see a startling result.
I have lost 4 kilo's in two weeks (9 lbs) by having either 2 carrots or two apples for breakfast, a banana for lunch and my normal dinner served on a small plate - avoiding potatoes and bread.
Obviously chocolate, sweets and crisps are out of the window.
Try making a chart up with a target end weight and gradually put target markers down every day over say two months to get where you want to be. Weigh yourself every morning and try to keep on target - just don't make it unrealistic or you will fail. 1 - 2 lbs a week would be OK and if you fall behind you will get stressed and want to go for brisk walks as well to get back on track - no bad thing. I have a chart that I did on EXCEL right up to Christmas with a target weight every day up until 24th December and so far I am 1 kilo ahead of my target. I write my actual weight next to the daily target every morning.
I have lost 4 kilo's in two weeks (9 lbs) by having either 2 carrots or two apples for breakfast, a banana for lunch and my normal dinner served on a small plate - avoiding potatoes and bread.
Obviously chocolate, sweets and crisps are out of the window.
Try making a chart up with a target end weight and gradually put target markers down every day over say two months to get where you want to be. Weigh yourself every morning and try to keep on target - just don't make it unrealistic or you will fail. 1 - 2 lbs a week would be OK and if you fall behind you will get stressed and want to go for brisk walks as well to get back on track - no bad thing. I have a chart that I did on EXCEL right up to Christmas with a target weight every day up until 24th December and so far I am 1 kilo ahead of my target. I write my actual weight next to the daily target every morning.
Quote by Too Hot
Cut out bread and potatoes from your diet and you will see a startling result.
I have lost 4 kilo's in two weeks (9 lbs) by having either 2 carrots or two apples for breakfast, a banana for lunch and my normal dinner served on a small plate - avoiding potatoes and bread.
Obviously chocolate, sweets and crisps are out of the window.
Try making a chart up with a target end weight and gradually put target markers down every day over say two months to get where you want to be. Weigh yourself every morning and try to keep on target - just don't make it unrealistic or you will fail. 1 - 2 lbs a week would be OK and if you fall behind you will get stressed and want to go for brisk walks as well to get back on track - no bad thing. I have a chart that I did on EXCEL right up to Christmas with a target weight every day up until 24th December and so far I am 1 kilo ahead of my target. I write my actual weight next to the daily target every morning.
thanks, that sounds like it could work for me.... but no chocolate ? lol
Sex God
Quote by lyns
I lost quite a fair amount of weight by joining slimming world, its fairly easy to follow and nothing is banned.
:thumbup: Me too... 2 stone since the end of June. Still managing to follow it no problem and it totally fits in with my lifestyle.
I find going to my meeting keeps me focused and I enjoy the banter too!
Good luck.
Personally, I wouldn't follow the diet that you advise. There is no point on doing any diet that you cannot follow for any long period of time.
sounds like good advice to me, personally im a skinny fella who is 3 stone underweight, but my good lady was 20 stone and through eating on the holford G L system has lost 4 stone and is on the way down to 15 stone now
this *diet* was recommended to her by bupa health check ( well woman) and she has never been happier
she has tried all her life this that and other diets, slim world, watchers and cambridge. etc and found she lost weight for a while then got weight plateau this system seems to suit her and she is never hungry
anyway best of luck to you
sounds like good advice to me, personally im a skinny fella who is 3 stone underweight, but my good lady was 20 stone and through eating on the holford G L system has lost 4 stone and is on the way down to 15 stone now
this *diet* was recommended to her by bupa health check ( well woman) and she has never been happier
she has tried all her life this that and other diets, slim world, watchers and cambridge. etc and found she lost weight for a while then got weight plateau this system seems to suit her and she is never hungry
anyway best of luck to you
Quote by noladreams30
I lost quite a fair amount of weight by joining slimming world, its fairly easy to follow and nothing is banned.
:thumbup: Me too... 2 stone since the end of June. Still managing to follow it no problem and it totally fits in with my lifestyle.
I find going to my meeting keeps me focused and I enjoy the banter too!
Good luck.
I did Slimming World several years ago and lost 3 1/2 stone, which I've kept off since then. If the old waistline feels a bit tight, I just revert back to the eating plan for a few days and it's off again.
I remember there were several guys at our club, and they did really well. Going to the weekly meetings does help keep on track.
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Sex God
Quote by benrums0n
I dont think Keep Fat Clubs work for the majority.
What i do think works is an ultra low carb diet with plenty of meat and liquid fats, combined with a lot of walking and cycling.
Yeah I couldn't agree more with this - as said before, if you've got the willpower to not eat bread pasta pastries potatoes all those types of things then it will work for you. Avoiding and not lusting after the carbs though is no mean feat!
I put on 2 stone from quitting smoking a few years back and I've been struggling weightwise/healthwise for a couple of months now, but the doctors now have my medication sorted and the past 2 weeks I've returned to my gym, cut out alcohol during the week, cut out bread relying only on brown pasta/brown rice, crispbreads and soup (non creamy) for lunch and I've dropped 7.5 lbs this week
It can be done, but it has to be willpower and has to be worked at imo.
Good Luck!
It can be done, but it has to be willpower and has to be worked at imo.
Good Luck!
Quote by noladreams30
I lost quite a fair amount of weight by joining slimming world, its fairly easy to follow and nothing is banned.
:thumbup: Me too... 2 stone since the end of June. Still managing to follow it no problem and it totally fits in with my lifestyle.
I find going to my meeting keeps me focused and I enjoy the banter too!
Good luck.
2 stone! well done Nola, bet you're feeling much much better
theres only one way to loose weight and thats a healthy diet and exercise, i joined weight watchers nearly two years ago now and when i had lost a bit so i felt comfy enough i joined a gym and i lost just over 7 stone and dropped 5 dress sizes, took me 15 months to do it tho and since i lost my weight i have gained a little, gone back and lost it again etc, theres no quick fix or tip, people used to say to me all the time whats your secret?, theres isn't any its just will power and how much you really want to loose it, i would suggest joining a slimming club, they really do help, just knowing that every week someones going to weigh you and know if you have gained really helped me stick to it and for that it was worth every penny i spent at the classes, plus lots of men go to weight watchers, theres a few that are in the class i go to.
P.S why do you class yourself as athletic build on your profile if your saying on here your over weight? lol
P.S why do you class yourself as athletic build on your profile if your saying on here your over weight? lol
I have lost just over 5 stone in 7 months with
weightwatchers and yes i am a male.
Was a bit embarassed the first meeting i went to but decided it was time to do something about my weight.
The women love me there now and the leader thinks i'm her star pupil and to be honest the attention is great
I do understand that this is more a long term lifestyle issue for me with working shifts etc but if you follow the basics weightwatchers works.
As a male to male if you would like any advice please feel free to mail me.
Mr S
weightwatchers and yes i am a male.
Was a bit embarassed the first meeting i went to but decided it was time to do something about my weight.
The women love me there now and the leader thinks i'm her star pupil and to be honest the attention is great
I do understand that this is more a long term lifestyle issue for me with working shifts etc but if you follow the basics weightwatchers works.
As a male to male if you would like any advice please feel free to mail me.
Mr S
I am a 36 year old male and 16 weeks ago i weighed 16 stone 2 i am now 13 stone and much more toned.
Firts of all set your target but do not under any circumstance get weighed every day as advised previously as you will stress out that you may have not lost anything and just quit.
Get weighed once a week Friday is best, fully undressed just after getting up, this is your true weight, never get weighed before bed at night as you can be anything from 2 to 4 pound heavier in fluids and food.
I lost the weight by cutting out bread every other day, eating smaller portions and swimming 30 mins a day 4 times a week or doing the same but walking, i am now lighter, fitter and getting toned as i have not just lost weight but actually burnt the fat off.
The good news is i still eat all the things i like, chocolate and curries etc but in moderation, oh and a good healthy snack if peckish is dried fruit like currants or something.
Hope this helps it workas for me and the only thing that has really changed is finding 4 hours in 7 days to exercise.
Andy
Firts of all set your target but do not under any circumstance get weighed every day as advised previously as you will stress out that you may have not lost anything and just quit.
Get weighed once a week Friday is best, fully undressed just after getting up, this is your true weight, never get weighed before bed at night as you can be anything from 2 to 4 pound heavier in fluids and food.
I lost the weight by cutting out bread every other day, eating smaller portions and swimming 30 mins a day 4 times a week or doing the same but walking, i am now lighter, fitter and getting toned as i have not just lost weight but actually burnt the fat off.
The good news is i still eat all the things i like, chocolate and curries etc but in moderation, oh and a good healthy snack if peckish is dried fruit like currants or something.
Hope this helps it workas for me and the only thing that has really changed is finding 4 hours in 7 days to exercise.
Andy
Quote by naughtynymphos1
theres only one way to loose weight and thats a healthy diet and exercise, i joined weight watchers nearly two years ago now and when i had lost a bit so i felt comfy enough i joined a gym and i lost just over 7 stone and dropped 5 dress sizes, took me 15 months to do it tho and since i lost my weight i have gained a little, gone back and lost it again etc, theres no quick fix or tip, people used to say to me all the time whats your secret?, theres isn't any its just will power and how much you really want to loose it, i would suggest joining a slimming club, they really do help, just knowing that every week someones going to weigh you and know if you have gained really helped me stick to it and for that it was worth every penny i spent at the classes, plus lots of men go to weight watchers, theres a few that are in the class i go to.
P.S why do you class yourself as athletic build on your profile if your saying on here your over weight? lol
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Quote by naughtynymphos1
theres only one way to loose weight and thats a healthy diet and exercise, i joined weight watchers nearly two years ago now and when i had lost a bit so i felt comfy enough i joined a gym and i lost just over 7 stone and dropped 5 dress sizes, took me 15 months to do it tho and since i lost my weight i have gained a little, gone back and lost it again etc, theres no quick fix or tip, people used to say to me all the time whats your secret?, theres isn't any its just will power and how much you really want to loose it, i would suggest joining a slimming club, they really do help, just knowing that every week someones going to weigh you and know if you have gained really helped me stick to it and for that it was worth every penny i spent at the classes, plus lots of men go to weight watchers, theres a few that are in the class i go to.
P.S why do you class yourself as athletic build on your profile if your saying on here your over weight? lol
witch..... iwas athletic ish when i wrote and am eve hopeful lol
Quote by M8-Me
theres only one way to loose weight and thats a healthy diet and exercise, i joined weight watchers nearly two years ago now and when i had lost a bit so i felt comfy enough i joined a gym and i lost just over 7 stone and dropped 5 dress sizes, took me 15 months to do it tho and since i lost my weight i have gained a little, gone back and lost it again etc, theres no quick fix or tip, people used to say to me all the time whats your secret?, theres isn't any its just will power and how much you really want to loose it, i would suggest joining a slimming club, they really do help, just knowing that every week someones going to weigh you and know if you have gained really helped me stick to it and for that it was worth every penny i spent at the classes, plus lots of men go to weight watchers, theres a few that are in the class i go to.
P.S why do you class yourself as athletic build on your profile if your saying on here your over weight? lol
witch..... iwas athletic ish when i wrote and am eve hopeful lol
lol hey i'm a woman nothing gets past me
:lol: I'm sure you will get there again, if i can do it anyone can, i have spend most of my adult life over weight, i left school a size 16 and with each child i just got bigger and bigger till i got to the point i did'nt even bother to loose weight because to me i was fat and usless and was doomed to fail before i even started, i have no idea what triggered in my head to decide i was going to loose weight, it was just a feeling that i really needed to do this for me, and i have never looked back since, i'm more happier, healthier and confident now, and its worth all the hard work and sacrifices, i never wanted to be skinny when i joined i just wanted to get down to a size that i felt was 'normal' i remeber the feeling when i first got into a size 12 after being a size 20+ all my adult life, it was wonderful
Anyhoo if you get bored pop over and we can help each other oput with a bit of sexersize :giggle:
It's really very simple. Eat whatever you like in moderation relative to the exercise you get.
If you eat less calories than you burn off then you'll lose weight, eat more and you'll gain weight. Obviously this only applies to people with healthy metabolisms.
A calorie is a calorie regardless of what it comes from. The only time speciality diets are required is due to health reasons other than pure weight problems.
I saw someone mention an ultra low carb and high protein diet. These are proven to be dangerous as our bodies are not designed for such imbalances and can overload the kidneys with proteins.
A little of what you like does you good, this includes chocolate. All it takes is the application of some basic arithmetic.
If you eat less calories than you burn off then you'll lose weight, eat more and you'll gain weight. Obviously this only applies to people with healthy metabolisms.
A calorie is a calorie regardless of what it comes from. The only time speciality diets are required is due to health reasons other than pure weight problems.
I saw someone mention an ultra low carb and high protein diet. These are proven to be dangerous as our bodies are not designed for such imbalances and can overload the kidneys with proteins.
A little of what you like does you good, this includes chocolate. All it takes is the application of some basic arithmetic.
Sex God
I agree with Peanut. It's all about making the calories in less than the calories out.
There are things most of us can cut down on but you have to hit the right thing. It depends what your weakness is.
If it's snacks, replace a couple each day with fruit.
If it's drink - sorry, but since lo-cal alcohol is undrinkable, the only thing is to split the drinks with diet stuff or tonic.
If it's portion size - use a smaller plate - it realy works.
Alternatively rebalance your meals. Have at least half your plate as veg, more than half the remainder is carbs without fat, the rest is meat or similar, again no more fat that needed to make it enjoyable.
I find that swapping out as many wheat-based foods as possible with rice, potatoes is really helpful.
Best advice? Keep it enjoyable - add lots of flavour to your meals.
Oh, and turn your thermostat down. I'm eating like a horse, not putting any weight on and that's cos my house is cold.
There are things most of us can cut down on but you have to hit the right thing. It depends what your weakness is.
If it's snacks, replace a couple each day with fruit.
If it's drink - sorry, but since lo-cal alcohol is undrinkable, the only thing is to split the drinks with diet stuff or tonic.
If it's portion size - use a smaller plate - it realy works.
Alternatively rebalance your meals. Have at least half your plate as veg, more than half the remainder is carbs without fat, the rest is meat or similar, again no more fat that needed to make it enjoyable.
I find that swapping out as many wheat-based foods as possible with rice, potatoes is really helpful.
Best advice? Keep it enjoyable - add lots of flavour to your meals.
Oh, and turn your thermostat down. I'm eating like a horse, not putting any weight on and that's cos my house is cold.
I wouldn't advise it because it needs to be very tightly controlled and reviewed but I have seen people get amazing results with food substitution diets - they are these diets where you stop eating regular food for 3-6 months and only eat special soups and bars. Takes an enormous amt of willpower and needs to be monitored by your GP (and you need to be careful when switching back to normal food) but the results can be spectacular.
As a nurse practitioner I run an obesity management clinic. I agree with Naughtynympho and Peanut.
Fad diets do not work, they mainy cause dehydration and as soon as you eat normally you put the weight back on and more beside. The low carb high fat and protien diets are dangerous and the doctor who arranged this high fat ketotic diet (blond moment cant remember his name) actually died of a massive heart attack from following his own high fat diet.
Weight gain can be attributed to nothing more than putting in more energy (callories) than the energy you use (exercise).
when u quit smoking your metabolism alters and you do not need the callories you were previously having as you cannot burn them off so easly.
A well balanced healthy eating plan is what is needed.
Your plate should be half carb - bread, rice, pasta, potato, cereal, a quater protien (max) and a 1/4 or more veg. Each meal shoulod follow this principle. A normal portion size is to have 4 potatoes the size of hens egg.
Skipping meals does not help.
So breakfast - eat a bowl of porridge with semi skimmed milk forget the sugar add a bananna. Lunch - salad sandwich with tuna or lean meat. Evening a meal cooked in a low fat manner.
Watch your portion size, dont pick between meals, watch the callories in alcohol, dont fry foods. use low fat version.
Exercise for 30 minutes daily in a minimum of 10 minute bursts - this you can easily encorporate into daily life, walk to shop, clean windows, cut the lawn, housework it off. Turn off PC and shag!
But at the end of the day as Naughtynympho said there is no magic answer, no magic pills, no one who can do it for you just pure will power and determination.
Finally learn to love yourself as you are. Slim is fab but if you live healthily, eat wisely and remain large learn to enhance it and appreciate the lovely person you are.
PS when i lost loads of weight guys on here constantly asked me to put it back on !!!!! That surely says something.
Fad diets do not work, they mainy cause dehydration and as soon as you eat normally you put the weight back on and more beside. The low carb high fat and protien diets are dangerous and the doctor who arranged this high fat ketotic diet (blond moment cant remember his name) actually died of a massive heart attack from following his own high fat diet.
Weight gain can be attributed to nothing more than putting in more energy (callories) than the energy you use (exercise).
when u quit smoking your metabolism alters and you do not need the callories you were previously having as you cannot burn them off so easly.
A well balanced healthy eating plan is what is needed.
Your plate should be half carb - bread, rice, pasta, potato, cereal, a quater protien (max) and a 1/4 or more veg. Each meal shoulod follow this principle. A normal portion size is to have 4 potatoes the size of hens egg.
Skipping meals does not help.
So breakfast - eat a bowl of porridge with semi skimmed milk forget the sugar add a bananna. Lunch - salad sandwich with tuna or lean meat. Evening a meal cooked in a low fat manner.
Watch your portion size, dont pick between meals, watch the callories in alcohol, dont fry foods. use low fat version.
Exercise for 30 minutes daily in a minimum of 10 minute bursts - this you can easily encorporate into daily life, walk to shop, clean windows, cut the lawn, housework it off. Turn off PC and shag!
But at the end of the day as Naughtynympho said there is no magic answer, no magic pills, no one who can do it for you just pure will power and determination.
Finally learn to love yourself as you are. Slim is fab but if you live healthily, eat wisely and remain large learn to enhance it and appreciate the lovely person you are.
PS when i lost loads of weight guys on here constantly asked me to put it back on !!!!! That surely says something.
I think you can lose weight when you want to and when you realise what works for you. There's only a few basic combinations of diet and exercise to acheive it. Its usually when you recognise you have made progress that you find your own way and develop your own strategy that suits you.
I lost some weight over the last few months, but one of my buddies said she didn't like the look of me, because the weight came off my face leaving saggy skin etc. Then she got self conscious about her own body. So sometimes it can have repercussions in ways you don't expect.
I lost some weight over the last few months, but one of my buddies said she didn't like the look of me, because the weight came off my face leaving saggy skin etc. Then she got self conscious about her own body. So sometimes it can have repercussions in ways you don't expect.
Quote by naughtynymphos1
theres only one way to loose weight and thats a healthy diet and exercise, i joined weight watchers nearly two years ago now and when i had lost a bit so i felt comfy enough i joined a gym and i lost just over 7 stone and dropped 5 dress sizes, took me 15 months to do it tho and since i lost my weight i have gained a little, gone back and lost it again etc, theres no quick fix or tip, people used to say to me all the time whats your secret?, theres isn't any its just will power and how much you really want to loose it, i would suggest joining a slimming club, they really do help, just knowing that every week someones going to weigh you and know if you have gained really helped me stick to it and for that it was worth every penny i spent at the classes, plus lots of men go to weight watchers, theres a few that are in the class i go to.
P.S why do you class yourself as athletic build on your profile if your saying on here your over weight? lol
witch..... iwas athletic ish when i wrote and am eve hopeful lol
lol hey i'm a woman nothing gets past me
:lol: I'm sure you will get there again, if i can do it anyone can, i have spend most of my adult life over weight, i left school a size 16 and with each child i just got bigger and bigger till i got to the point i did'nt even bother to loose weight because to me i was fat and usless and was doomed to fail before i even started, i have no idea what triggered in my head to decide i was going to loose weight, it was just a feeling that i really needed to do this for me, and i have never looked back since, i'm more happier, healthier and confident now, and its worth all the hard work and sacrifices, i never wanted to be skinny when i joined i just wanted to get down to a size that i felt was 'normal' i remeber the feeling when i first got into a size 12 after being a size 20+ all my adult life, it was wonderful
Anyhoo if you get bored pop over and we can help each other oput with a bit of sexersize :giggle:
Mmmmmmm, naughty naughty naughty now thers an offer i would love to take up. sure the exercise would be more fun with a friend
Sex God
Another thought. You can look 'better' without losing any weight - or maximise the effect of weight loss - with a better posture.
Yoga is a fantastic activity (queue memories of the BT advert "I see myself as more of an intermediate really" - "That's Chiroractor - C - h - i".)
It involves toning your core muscles and holding your spine in the correct position. Try this (all of it gently) - bring your belly muscles inward, think belly button to spine, draw your rib muscles inward and upward, ease your shoulders back to bring your neck directly above your hips (most people slouch) and tuck your chin in just a little to straighten your neck. Keep your shoulders loose and down. It appears to take half a stone off just about anyone.
Do it for a couple of minutes whenever you remember and you can do it sitting or standing. It has made an enormous difference to my overall look and figure.
Better still, try out a yoga/Pilates class.:D:D:D
Yoga is a fantastic activity (queue memories of the BT advert "I see myself as more of an intermediate really" - "That's Chiroractor - C - h - i".)
It involves toning your core muscles and holding your spine in the correct position. Try this (all of it gently) - bring your belly muscles inward, think belly button to spine, draw your rib muscles inward and upward, ease your shoulders back to bring your neck directly above your hips (most people slouch) and tuck your chin in just a little to straighten your neck. Keep your shoulders loose and down. It appears to take half a stone off just about anyone.
Do it for a couple of minutes whenever you remember and you can do it sitting or standing. It has made an enormous difference to my overall look and figure.
Better still, try out a yoga/Pilates class.
:D:D:D 