Started new weight loss / exercise program….

[4Gas$]

Started new weight loss / exercise program….

I’ve heard that a no / lo carb diet can really help
one drop their excess weight.

For the last week I have strictly followed a no carb diet,
which means no bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, corn or sugar.

I have also been doing a 1 hour walk (faster pace) daily
at Cabela’s (warmer & lots of nice things to see).

In my first weekly weigh-in, I have lost 11 pounds!!!

I couldn’t believe it, I checked it 3 times, its accurate.
I can already feel a difference. It did take about 3 to 4
days before I started to not feel sick. The “withdraws”
are real – but it has been more than worth it – I am
highly encouraged!

I understand I won’t keep this diet the rest of my life at
this level, but once my body weight is normal, I can slowly
incorporate some carbs back into my life.

I just wanted to share this success, to encourage others.
I for one have never had this level of results before.

12-31-2015.............246lbs

1-7-2016.................235lbs

1-14-2016...............235lbs

1-21-2016...............230lbs

1-28-2016...............230lbs

2-4-2016…………..…...228lbs

2-11-2016…..………....228lbs

2-18-2016………..…….226lbs

2-24-2016…………..….221lbs

3-3-2016……………..…221lbs

3-10-2016…………..….221lbs

3-17-2016…………..….224lbs

3-31-2016…………..….220lbs

4-7-2016…………..…...224lbs

4-14-2016…………..….221lbs

4-21-2016………….…..221lbs

4-28-2016………….……220lbs

5-5-2016………….....…218lbs


Lost 28 pounds in 27 weeks

And I'm feeling GREAT!!!

 

[Tin]

I walk once or twice a week, generally 10 to 20 miles at a time, either through the woods or through the city. Rain, snow, biting cold, or nasty heat, I go any time. The key is to dress for the weather. Now that it's winter, I wear the Under Armour Cold Gear as a base layer, both the pants and the shirt. Mid-layer is generally a light or medium weight fleece depending on temp. If it's between 20F and 32F, I'll wear the lighter fleece. Anything under that, and I sport the mid-weight fleece. On top of those, I wear a wind/weather proof outer shell and hiking pants, keeps the cold and wet out great. One of the best things I did was buy a balaclava. The one I have is made from material like the Under Armour Cold Gear, and it keeps the wind from blowing down the collar, a game changer for sure. Along with all that, I wear hiking boots, wool socks, and sock liners. I've never once froze my ass off, and to many, it looks like I'm wearing street clothes. I wear the same stuff when I go ice fishing, and sit and laugh as the idiots in their 20 layers of Carhartt hypothermia-inducing gear stare at me like a madman. Most people make the potentially deadly mistake of wearing Carhartt and long johns. Cotton is the worst thing you can wear in the winter. That stuff traps in sweat, and sweating leads to hypothermia. The proper stuff wicks the sweat away and helps you retain full mobility without the bulk. Good for you walking, it's great exercise, builds stamina, and helps you maintain your weight.

 

[mdhmi]

Purposing to achieve a proper weight via diet and exercise is laudable.
Rapid weight loss resulting from a crash diet (which is what you described) typically precedes rapid weight gain.

 

[4Gas$]

Purposing to achieve a proper weight via diet and exercise is laudable.
Rapid weight loss resulting from a crash diet (which is what you described) typically precedes rapid weight gain.

The point is, I wasn't trying for "rapid". Maybe I'm in denial, but I
haven't thought of it as a "crash diet" either.

It is true, that typically folks gain back some or all their weight.
I'm working very hard to not be typical.

As I shared, so far this has worked better than anything I've
tried before. I will be very careful how I eat for the rest of
my life.......because it depends on it!

 

[JACKO]

I did this no/low carb diet 5 years ago, lost 40lbs. Within probably 9 months, was also going to the gym. And here I am 5 years later.......with my 40lbs. Still off....well actually I gained 5lbs....lol....this can and will work, IF you change you eating habits..PERIOD!


JACKO

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[Tin]

The point is, I wasn't trying for "rapid". Maybe I'm in denial, but I
haven't thought of it as a "crash diet" either.

It is true, that typically folks gain back some or all their weight.
I'm working very hard to not be typical.

As I shared, so far this has worked better than anything I've
tried before. I will be very careful how I eat for the rest of
my life.......because it depends on it!

I wouldn't worry so much about it. The biggest factor is that you're active. As long as you stay active and eat a reasonable diet, you'll be good. Sugar and carbs in moderation won't kill you. People that don't stay active either die or develop nasty health issues. I've seen many people retire, spend a few years on the couch watching TV, and the next thing you know, they're either dead or having 4 meals per day. The 4th meal being pills, because they end up taking a whole lot of them for their various ailments that developed out of their inactivity. Keep up the walking! Instead of walking around Cabela's, try walking outdoors. Go exploring. Take a friend with you, you never know what you'll see. Having a varied terrain to walk is much better than a linoleum floor in a store. When I first started walking, going a mile or two seemed like I covered a lot of distance. Now 10 miles is barely anything to me, and 20 doesn't even make my legs sore unless it's through rough terrain or deep snow. I've been going long distance walking and hiking for about the last 5 years. When I first started, I weighed 205lb. Now I stay between 180 and 184lb, no change in diet or any other additional exercise. Distance and terrain variation is key.

 

[93 saturn sl2]

I would try carb cycling so you dont go crazy. One day low/no carbs, next day moderate, etc, etc. On the higher carb days, just do more cardio to offset.

 

[AutoRoc]

Congrats.


I'd type more but i have one hand in a bag of tortilla chips....i'm also introducing them to spinach artichoke dip.... tortalini and sausage for dinner!!!

 

[mustangmike6996]

Every crash diet I have done was followed by weight gain and each time the weight was harder to drop.

The point is a lifestyle change and keep at it. Record your weight and also take measurements of waistline. At a certain point the scale will stop dropping and your body will start gaining good weight.

 

[YLWFVR]

Congrats, but first week is usually water weight. Safe long term weight loss without sacrificing muscle tissue is 1-2 lbs week. Any more than that and your losing muscle, which in turn will slow down your metabolism.

 

[DennisH]

Some may laugh, but I did WW last year for about 6 months. Lost over 40 lbs by changing my eating habits and very little exercise. They show you how to eat right and make your new eating habits a lifestyle change. I've back pedaled some and put some of it back on, but I could drop it again if I wanted. I just need to make the decision to eat better all the time.

Dennis

 

[YLWFVR]

Some may laugh, but I did WW last year for about 6 months. Lost over 40 lbs by changing my eating habits and very little exercise. They show you how to eat right and make your new eating habits a lifestyle change. I've back pedaled some and put some of it back on, but I could drop it again if I wanted. I just need to make the decision to eat better all the time.

Dennis

Nice. You and Charles Barkley.

 

[mdhmi]

I did this no/low carb diet 5 years ago, lost 40lbs. ... And here I am 5 years later.......with my 40lbs.

That my friend is how I define success. That's awesome.

Distance and terrain variation is key.

Building leg muscles is important given muscle mass burns calories.

The point is a lifestyle change and keep at it.

And that's really all I was getting at earlier. At the end of the day people who exercise self-control in their diet aren't typically overweight.

Some may laugh, but I did WW last year for about 6 months. Lost over 40 lbs by changing my eating habits and very little exercise. ... I just need to make the decision to eat better all the time.

I wouldn't laugh at anyone who is making an effort to live a more healthy lifestyle.
If Weight Watchers helps arm you with the information you need to make healthy food choices and motivates you to be disciplined then by all means stick with it.
Any "diet" can work. High carb, low carb, high protein, low protein, etc. Anything that restricts your caloric intake can succeed.
For what it's worth I dropped a fair amount of weight by giving up pizza and beer and in general by making better food choices. I make an effort to avoid anything fried as well as cookies/crackers/white flour/etc.
Lots of yogurt, oatmeal, salmon, egg whites, fruit, veggies, etc.

 

[mustangmike6996]

One piece of advice that is often forgotten, which I have a hard time following......

You cannot out-train a bad diet.

 

[mdhmi]

You cannot out-train a bad diet.

A common line at the gym is that six packs (abs) are made in the kitchen, not the gym.

 

[stuka1166]

Started the paleo "eating plan" this week...Basically ...Whatever the cavemen ate, that's what you eat. Nothing processed or white for the most part.
Carbs are ok in moderation (like everything else "should" be). Dropped 12lbs in 4 days...I ate out 2x this week, Texas Roadhouse & BWW...Again, like other folks on here have said, it's about good choices. I give myself an indulge day, but the important part is getting back to the program.

Good Luck to all of us who are striving for better health !!

 

[Beigg]

4Gas$, keep it up, but consider the bigger picture for managing portion control & nutritional balancing needs.

 

[BigWheelinBubba]

Congrats and good luck to you.

I did the low carb diet 10 years ago, lost 65#'s in 4 months and kept most of it off.

One thing to take note of.. fruit has natural sugar so don't eat any for at least two weeks. Totally eliminating sugar and carbs for two weeks puts your body into ketosis, meaning it'll think it's starving and start using stored fat for energy and it burns rapidly. After the two weeks your metabolism will change to a point that you can slowly reintroduce carbs and sugar and not gain weight back.

When you get down to your goal weight, you then have to understand how to balance your carb, sugar, and protein intake. Less carbs, more protein daily is what I try to do.
I go out to eat breakfast, and a big breakfast usually comes with eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, hash browns, toast and pancakes at the local restaurants. What I do is order without toast or pancakes, eat all the eggs and meat first, then the potatoes at the end so I don't over endulge in carbs. It's worked well for me for the last 10 years.

 

[Jaggirl02]

Know the difference between "good carbs" and "bad carbs". Carbs are good for fueling your muscles and energy. If you're doing weight training/muscle building, you need carbs. You just need to know the amount and type of carbs that will benefit you.

 

[mdhmi]

Know the difference between "good carbs" and "bad carbs". Carbs are good for fueling your muscles and energy. If you're doing weight training/muscle building, you need carbs. You just need to know the amount and type of carbs that will benefit you.

First thing I eat after a workout is a banana and a protein shake for exactly that reason.