Fat Enders

[Brahmsian]

Yeah, I have to take a handful every day too, but it is in the morning. If I don't eat something I'll be sick, but it doesn't have to be a lot. I usually have a bowl of oatmeal and a glass of orange juice. I don't know quite how I would handle it if I had to do it at night. I'm looking for a good snack right now for those times when I used to eat a piece of candy. I've been eating dry-roasted nuts, but as good as they are for you, I think they still provide too much calories. Anyway, where I was going is you need to find a snack to eat at those times that will not increase your carb load. I usually at a grapefruit or an orange when my sugar drops (I have diabetes) and I need sugar without it being something bad. Compromises... 

Well, I love grapefruit!  One of my favourites.  I could have that and a small handful of natural almonds in the evening.

[Gurn Blanston]

Carry the chair to the porch Gurn.  Some added weight training

I haven't really set out to cut carbs from my diet, mainly focused on calories and still down nearly 75lbs.  I still enjoy things like ice cream in moderation.
Thanks! It's been hard work....but it needed to be done.

Yeah, that's the ticket!   Thanks!

Well, whether you focus on carbs or calories, you still accomplish the same end, I think. Your weight loss has been outstanding, I must say. If I now start to add something else to what I'm doing, like fat content, for example, then I can probably get down to 165, which is my long term goal. 14 years ago I cut way back on fat and lost 40 pounds, and kept it off for 9 years until that surgery. The combination of quitting smoking cigars and not being able to exercise for 8 months was too much for me to fight off. Working on it now though...

[Gurn Blanston]

Well, I love grapefruit!  One of my favourites.  I could have that and a small handful of natural almonds in the evening.

That would be the ultimate snack; tastes great and so good for you you will hardly be able to stand yourself!   

[PaulR]

Yeah, I have to take a handful every day too, but it is in the morning. If I don't eat something I'll be sick, but it doesn't have to be a lot. I usually have a bowl of oatmeal and a glass of orange juice. I don't know quite how I would handle it if I had to do it at night. I'm looking for a good snack right now for those times when I used to eat a piece of candy. I've been eating dry-roasted nuts, but as good as they are for you, I think they still provide too much calories. Anyway, where I was going is you need to find a snack to eat at those times that will not increase your carb load. I usually at a grapefruit or an orange when my sugar drops (I have diabetes) and I need sugar without it being something bad. Compromises... 

Carrots and hummus?  That is one of my go to snacks (The other being oranges) during the weight loss.

[Brahmsian]

Carrots and hummus?

There is another thing I really enjoy!!     Any fresh veggie with hummus is fantastic.

[Gurn Blanston]

Carrots and hummus?  That is one of my go to snacks (The other being oranges) during the weight loss.

Well, I can't handle hummus, but I eat Greek yoghurt every morning at work for my coffee break snack. Way better than Twinkies!  Oranges are the best food in the world, bar none. A small handful of dry-roasted peanuts, or some walnuts, along with an orange, well, you just can't do better!   

[Ken B]

It's time for me to join this thread.   

I'm at the heaviest I've ever been in my life.  I'm 5'8, 200 lbs.  The weight is all in belly and around waist.

I should be maximum 165 lbs for my height.  Up until age 30, I was 120 lbs (too thin!).  At age 39, metabolism is slowing down, obviously.  I use to be active, but I don't have any energy when I get home from work.

I'm seeing my family doctor tomorrow.  Also looking into seeing a nutritionist.  Ideally, I'd like to try a mainly plant based, whole foods diet, along with an exercise regimen.

Wish me luck. 

I remember being 39. Those were good years.

[Gurn Blanston]

I remember being 39. Those were good years.

I barely do, but I took good notes.... 

[Karl Henning]

234.2 this morning.

Took me an age to see that 4 again in the 10s column!  (And took a big concert to do it . . . .)

[mn dave]

213. Want to get down to 205 again.

It's not happening too quickly. 

[Mookalafalas]

I'm 205 and want to get to 180.  Unfortunately, I am planning a 2.5 week vacation to the States next week--which means massive quantities of ice-cream.  Anyway, plan to go veggies and soymilk this week.  Should be easy to drop 5 before I slap on 10 while on vacation.

[Ken B]

I'm 205 and want to get to 180.  Unfortunately, I am planning a 2.5 week vacation to the States next week--which means massive quantities of ice-cream.  Anyway, plan to go veggies and soymilk this week.  Should be easy to drop 5 before I slap on 10 while on vacation.

That's the spirit!

I am off on a winery and brewery tour in northrn Michigan next week, so I face the same dilemma.

[Karl Henning]

234.2 this morning.

Took me an age to see that 4 again in the 10s column!  (And took a big concert to do it . . . .)

I have not lost the 4!  I mean, I desire a 3 there, but I am pleased not to have crept back to the 5 . . . .

[mn dave]

213. Want to get down to 205 again.

It's not happening too quickly. 

211, but I was kind of sick yesterday. That's one way to lose it.

[Karl Henning]

Not a sustainable method, though . . . .

[mn dave]

Not a sustainable method, though . . . .

Hey, I'll take what I can get.

[Brahmsian]

Well, this week I started drinking my coffee black, for the first time ever!  And I drink a lot of coffee.    Cutting out the milk and sugar alone, has made me feel more energetic.

I 'winged' a most amazing, nutritious and delicious snack yesterday!

Cut a red bell pepper in half.  Clean out the seeds.
Put one or two spoons of greek yogurt.
Squirt some horseradish mustard.
Sprinkle some unsalted sunflower seeds.
Finally, sprinkle a bit of ground chili pepper on top.

Amazingly delicious!

[NJ Joe]

211, but I was kind of sick yesterday. That's one way to lose it.

Over the years I've found that being sick is a good way to jump start shedding a few pounds.  Turning a negative into a positive of sorts. The trick is keeping it off.

[Brahmsian]

Another nutritious boost of energy.

Combine in a blender:

1 or 2 handfuls of spinach
1 handful of blueberries
1 banana
1 cup of skim milk
1 or 2 spoonfuls of greek yogurt

Blend for 15 or so seconds.

Delicious, nutritious, and a great energy boost! 

[Brahmsian]

Well, got my initial measurements for my preliminary workout program (wow, that first run through all the exercises was rough, but it can only get better!) 

Weight:  199 lbs

Body Fat %:  30.3%
Body Mass Index:  30.3%

Waist:  39.6 in.