BigFish Physical!

[BigMike]

I have to lose weight as well, probably about 40-50lbs... I did a lot of up-and-down stuff for a few years... up 20, down 50, up 40.. I finally talked to a nutritionist and I am going to take part in a program at the Y... Some of the the things he mentioned were very interesting. For instance, for someone my size, I should be taking in 3800-4200 calories a day (6'5"), depending on my lifestyle a little bit too. He said that simply eating less won't get me too far, since my body "needs energy to burn fat." But the 3800-4200 calories will obviously be of the "good" variety, I am guessing... fruit, veggies, lots of fiber etc. For the course, I know that you have to keep track of everything you eat, on a software program, and also how much you work out. It then will tell you what you need to do based on your input. The biggest thing he stressed was that it's all about making minor eating changes as you go, since making drastic changes would be considered a "diet," and "95% of all diets fail." I'll let you know how things turn out with the course...

[ThrowingTimber]

excercise too larry dont just eat well. Start walkin a mile, then 1.5 etc, run some walk some. till you can run the whole thing, not like sprinting mut a comfortable jog will help. Now where'd i put the donuts!

[BigFish]

I am not finding it difficult at all staying away from the goodies....just had a nice fresh peach and man....they are good! Believe me when I tell you I used to eat a minimum of 3 donuts a day, cookies, cake and pie! Oh....and other goodies tossed in!

[likwid]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I am not finding it difficult at all staying away from the goodies....just had a nice fresh peach and man....they are good! Believe me when I tell you I used to eat a minimum of 3 donuts a day, cookies, cake and pie! Oh....and other goodies tossed in!

From someone who's father was almost obese and doing MUCH better now (and still sailing harder and fishing harder than most people my age) congrats man.

Getting some exercise and eating right you'll feel better both mentally and physically.

Clementines and Tangerines are great snacks too.... if ya get good at it you can strip the peel in one piece.

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by BigFish

I am not finding it difficult at all staying away from the goodies....just had a nice fresh peach and man....they are good! Believe me when I tell you I used to eat a minimum of 3 donuts a day, cookies, cake and pie! Oh....and other goodies tossed in!

So ....if you're not eating all that stuff, what're you doing with it ? If you want I can pick it up and take it away for you. Yeah, right, just what I need, but they are gooood!

[Slingah]

good luck BigFish .....that cream is a killer ...drink your java black...you'll get used to it and will like the taste of coffee more
I am as well on a diet of sorts...no more junk...my colesterol is high (260) and doc told me Im a bit over weight so the wifey is up me arse....she is a fitness freak and the best eater Ive ever met...so I have a good mentor, but it is still hard.....I like food

[justplugit]

Congrats Larry, your going about it the right way. Sounds like you've entered the eating to live rather than living to eat stage.

[JoeP]

Two of the best things to cut out of one's diet that makes a huge difference in losing weight and overall health are PROCESSED WHITE SUGAR and WHITE FLOUR.

Use less processed sugar (i.e. natural sugars like fruits, etc. are fine) and use whole wheat as much as possible. It makes a huge difference. And many places now will make you a pizza on whole wheat dough and it tastes very good in my opinion.

It's more a lifestyle diet change than a one-time diet but it really makes you feel healthier.

[stormfish]

I recommend making hearty sandwiches on wheat or veggie wraps! Instead of mayo try light italian dressing or vinegar oil. They are quite tasty...

Oh and another thing... beware of poultry.