No breakfast today beyond some sunny D . Today I am going to start on my rice and chicken kick. I don't have any vegetables in the house. I guess I am going to pick up some on Wednesday . I am looking at spinach since I can mix it with other stuff easier.
i heard rice isn't that good for weight loss and it's better to focus on meat+veggiesI've eaten 2-3 servings of rice daily for more than 5 years now. I've lost over 150lbs during this period and the only time I've gained any back was when I started lifting because I was intoxicated by the feeling of lifting while in a surplus. I got carried away and packed on more fat with the muscle than is ideal.
I'm stuck in a hell of a rut right now.
on that note, your desire for chicken is easily replaced with beans and tofu. im not saying you have to stop eating meat, but dont think it's healthy.
Whats your alcohol intake look like
Thanks everyone for the added replies, and good luck to the people who have spoken about their journeys . We will all do this.
Zero I don't drink.
See I should not be as fat as I am . No mammal,no pop,no booze , and I am still closer to 300 pounds then 200. And I don't pig out.
Thanks everyone for the added replies, and good luck to the people who have spoken about their journeys . We will all do this.
Zero I don't drink.
See I should not be as fat as I am . No mammal,no pop,no booze , and I am still closer to 300 pounds then 200. And I don't pig out.
trying to go off pop right now. i'm so susceptible to addictive behaviors
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I have plateaued at 180 the last few weeks, trying to get down to 165. For me it is the binge drinking on weekends, lots of extra calories plus being hung over means instead of going to the gym and eating healthy, I sit around and eat a whole pizza lol
Cutting out alcohol for the next few weeks to hopefully get my weight loss back on track
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I have plateaued at 180 the last few weeks, trying to get down to 165. For me it is the binge drinking on weekends, lots of extra calories plus being hung over means instead of going to the gym and eating healthy, I sit around and eat a whole pizza lol
Cutting out alcohol for the next few weeks to hopefully get my weight loss back on track
I know they aren't anything special to taste, but have you tried ultra-lights like Michelob Ultra or Corona Premiere?
Honestly, they have the same alcohol content as normal mass produced beer, and if you drink socially for the buzz it's a good option.
Edit: Also, yeah the drunk binge eating can be problematic...try a bag of beef jerky or something with less carbs and some non-sugary juice or tea. Peanut butter on whole wheat is another good substitute for something like pizza, it fills you up quick, it's satisfying, with less fat and carbs.
Hell yeah, TC. I know this is cliche as hell but you really don't fail until you stop trying. I've been in weight loss spaces for a long time now and you've got the attitude of the people I've seen succeed. You can do this.Ah hell yeah, good luck on under 200. It sounds like we have the same goal in terms of time frame.
As for my goals, I don't know if it's my ADHD or if lifting just isn't for me but I've decided to ditch that and pivot back to running and calisthenics, though I will still do some lighter lifting here and there. I'm just not going to do the intense (for me) sessions I had done for over a year.
My goal is to make it to 199 by April of next year. I haven't been under 200lbs since like, 5th grade or something, and I feel like I have to do this. I also need to get to as close to my final weight as possible before having skin removal surgery and I think that's going to be it.
Anyway, I went for a run first thing this morning. It was only a mile and a half but I'll try to increase it by a quarter mile every session. The weather should be more cooperative soon and I can't wait to get out there and get back to the three or four mile runs I was doing a couple of years ago, then improve past that.
I'm also going to start DDP yoga next week. Back in the spring, I was three weeks away from finishing the intermediate program (I use the old YRG dvds) when I had to stop for medical reasons. I usually do at least one run of that a year and I really don't want to miss it.
I've eaten 2-3 servings of rice daily for more than 5 years now. I've lost over 150lbs during this period and the only time I've gained any back was when I started lifting because I was intoxicated by the feeling of lifting while in a surplus. I got carried away and packed on more fat with the muscle than is ideal.
It's all about balancing calories and deciding not just what's worth fitting into the budget but what is sustainable. I love rice, so I'd rather have a serving of that than anything else, and I make sure to have some fiber, fats, and protein with it to maximize satiety.
I would recommend looking into a therapist who specializes in weight management. If that's not possible, give a 12 step program like Overeaters Anonymous a shot. If you're anything like me five years ago, you probably recoiled at that suggestion but Alcoholics Anonymous helped me a bunch in dealing with the stress and other triggers that caused me to cope via alcohol and food. It's also free <_<
I may have some recommendations for diet but I would need to know specifics about her vegetarian diet. Does she eat a lot of fresh fruit and veg or does she do what is basically the Western Pattern Diet of high processed food, high fat, low fiber, and low nutrient?
You're definitely dealing with a lot but it is possible to find positive coping mechanisms and forge healthy habits. Stay strong.
I've been tracking my weight since basically the middle of the month.
August 16 - 333
August 17 - 330.6
August 18 - 330.0
August 19 - 328.6
Aug 20 - 327.7
Aug 21 - 328.7
Aug 22 - 328.6
Aug 23 - 331.5 (cheat day)
Aug 24 - 329.6
Aug 25 - 327.2
Aug 26 - 325
Aug 27 - 326.3 (despite a really healthy day?)
Aug 28 - 329.3 (after Sunday supper)
Aug 29 - 325.9
I've been tracking my weight since basically the middle of the month.
August 16 - 333
August 17 - 330.6
August 18 - 330.0
August 19 - 328.6
Aug 20 - 327.7
Aug 21 - 328.7
Aug 22 - 328.6
Aug 23 - 331.5 (cheat day)
Aug 24 - 329.6
Aug 25 - 327.2
Aug 26 - 325
Aug 27 - 326.3 (despite a really healthy day?)
Aug 28 - 329.3 (after Sunday supper)
Aug 29 - 325.9
I'm currently 167 Ibs but my goal is 158 Ibs. Doesn't sound like much but I really struggle with those last pounds...nah man, all goals are worthy. I really understand the small injuries part. That shit has been the story of my life. They're always just enough to make you second guess exercising, but not enough that you go to the doctor for.
I have many small injuries lately, which kept me away from exercising regularly.
I do take it when I wake up after a BM usually.
I'm doing it mostly to keep me accountable and really understand how weight fluctuations happen. More like see the numbers to prove it to myself? Lol