Lets all Diet & get in shape

[KSCobra46]

Good luck Prinz and NYDetailer. I agree with those above that stated resistence training is a good weight loss method. The only thing I have to add is to drink lots of water, keep your sugar intake down and stop eating "empty" calories (items that have fat, sugar and calories but no real nutritional value).

I'm 5'8" and back in graduate school I was lifting hard and eating right and I weighed ~ 220 and could eat 6000 calaries a day without getting fat. I'm currently 175 - 180 but around 10% bodyfat. I still goto the gym daily but don't workout nearly as serious as I used too (ruptured disc in back-OUCH).

[Iconoclast]

Originally posted by gs3_4me

Topped out at 210 about 18 months ago and decided I need to change things.
Present day -- I'm up to 160 (from 150) and feel so much better. I'm still trying to add on another 15 lbs of muscle.

Wow 60 pounds in under 18 months...that's impressive.
After college I began gaining weight up to 205lbs @ 6' 0" (over four years). I decided to go to the gym and eat right and went down to 180 lbs. Kind of starting looking too thin so I'm up to 185 now.
That's the key: calories taken in < calories expended= weight loss. Pretty simple.

[PrinzII]

Well, as a resolution, I am working on losing a few tons. I am not going to start any type of exercise program until I see my doctor (I am scheduled for a complete physical on 1/21).

I'll let you guys know the outcome of that physical.

[mrdetailer]

I've been lifting 2-3 times a week as well as aerobic and stretching activities since late August. I've only lost about 12 pounds in that time, but I can't believe the difference in my dimensions. When I went to buy a dress shirt I was able to pick a large instead of extra large and actually comfortably put on a necktie. Lost at least an inch off of chest measurement. I have a fair amount of fat all around the chest area so it's OK. I've gone down 2 belt notches, and should go down a third within another 6 weeks. Since my abs are much stronger I naturally hold in my stomach and look much slimmer. I am getting better definition in my arms and legs. The apple shape is gone. Now if I could only get the triangular one I had when in college.

I'm sure I have a much better distribution of muscle to fat even though I really haven't lost a lot of pounds.

[Mindflux]

5'11 and I don't think I'll disclose my weight.

We'll leave it at "too much".

[Dr. Jones]

I'm not really in the area where i need to work out (6'1.5" ~165 pounds) but i'm a college student... i eat fast food probably about 5-8 times a week at least (mmm... Hamburger Stand...) I don't really do anything other than sit on my computer and go to classes... yet somehow i'm not overweight. But, i think this is only temporary, I think i'm already starting to see it a little. I really want to start jogging or something at night, (better before or after dinner?). Cut down on some of the fast food and start cooking some stuff here (i need to find some stuff to make... my mom always made really good meals, but what she did is a lot more than what kind of time/effort i can put in). I really also want to get better sleep... with 21 credit hours (incl. 3 graduate classes) good sleep is something that will be VERY beneficial. I hear the exercising thing helps with that.

[chasnj]

I would suggest going to GNC.com. They have a fitness planner guide that is free. If you use that to keep up with your eating habits you will be amazed on how much junk food you really eat throughout the day. For those who want to gain muscle you need to take in more protein. You want to take in 1.5 grams per muscle body weight. An easy way of doing this is to eat six meals a day. Two of those meals need to be protein shakes and lots of chicken, egg whites and steaks. Good luck.

[chasnj]

Dr. Jones

The best time to do any type of exercise is on an empty stomach. When you exercise your body will burn calories for up to two hours. So when you wake up in the morning exercise for no less than 20 minutes. Since you already have a high metabolism you probably need to take in atleast 3500 or more calories a day.

[YoSteve]

Originally posted by Dr. Jones
I'm not really in the area where i need to work out (6'1.5" ~165 pounds) but i'm a college student... i eat fast food probably about 5-8 times a week at least (mmm... Hamburger Stand...) I don't really do anything other than sit on my computer and go to classes... yet somehow i'm not overweight. But, i think this is only temporary, I think i'm already starting to see it a little. I really want to start jogging or something at night, (better before or after dinner?). Cut down on some of the fast food and start cooking some stuff here (i need to find some stuff to make... my mom always made really good meals, but what she did is a lot more than what kind of time/effort i can put in). I really also want to get better sleep... with 21 credit hours (incl. 3 graduate classes) good sleep is something that will be VERY beneficial. I hear the exercising thing helps with that.

If you switch to "cleaner" foods your body will thank you for it. Also daily vitamins will help round out any nutrients you can't get too, (so will some low sodium V8). It's better to jog before dinner, perhaps sneaking in a low fat snack bar or a banana 30 minutes before running.

As for sleep, I'm curious that you're not getting the most of your sleep. In college (even now) all sleep is good sleep to me But for me it's a gift. Excercising does help a ton of sleep.

If you can do it you might want to try the schools food program. That's what I did even when I wasn't living on campus, helped out for me a lot (and I hate just cooking for 1)

[mrdetailer]

It's really hard for me to find something appropriate to eat for breakfast. Half the time it's Burger King or MacDonalds. They are definitely higher calorie than I should be eating to loose weight.

Nutrition Bars, or Slim Fast/Instant breakfast items only leave me hungry an hour later.

Suggestions?

[eboller]

Originally posted by mrdetailer
It's really hard for me to find something appropriate to eat for breakfast. Half the time it's Burger King or MacDonalds. They are definitely higher calorie than I should be eating to loose weight.

Nutrition Bars, or Slim Fast/Instant breakfast items only leave me hungry an hour later.

Suggestions?

eggs, whole grain cereal, protein shake, orange juice, etc etc.

This morning I had a glass of orange juice, protein shake, and a bowl of whole grain (Total) cereal. Sounds like you just need some protein and some more carbs. You can't survive the morning on just a nutrition bar or slimfast unless you are a girl. Breakfast should probably be your biggest meal of the day.

Anway, I agree on the above post on oatmeal. If you can, though, go for slow cooked oatmeal (John Mcann Irish Oatmeal--or whatever it is called). The rolled oats and quaker instant stuff is akin to white bread (from what I remember reading)...may cause a sugar spike. Oat bran is a good choice as suggested above.

Eric

[jwmciti]

Got Married was 5'10 170lbs
now 5'10 190

before i got married all i had in my refrig was a jar of Zymol -ketchup and soy sauce...
now? i feel like i have a family of 6