Question about losing weight

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Ok so here is the deal. 10 years ago I am 21 years old in good shape 6'1 and 185 pounds. Now 31 years old I am still 6'1 but 325 pounds.

I want to lose wait but honestly I have a few big problems.

The 1st being I am embarrassed to go to a gym and work out.

The 2nd being I just can't seem to stop from eating junk. I buy healthy foods and try and eat less and I am just so hungry all the time.


So I have a few questions hopefully people can help me get on track so i am not dead by the age of 40.

My 1st question. I think for me personally my best chance at losing weight is if I start by working out at home. I am wondering. Can you lose weight using an exercise bike? They are way more affordable for me and fit better in my apartment. Or is an excercise bike a waste of time when trying to lose the gut and I need to cave in and get the treadmill?

2nd question. Are there any products I can buy to help stop me from wanting to eat so much food? Something that does not make my heart race like some pills I have tried in the past?


Any help or advice would be great.

Thanks Jim
 
Hi there Jim ,
People seem to have a few different views on exercise bikes vs treadmils, they are both as effective. It really depends on your intensity. To be honest, if you are wanting to achieve the same results as you may with a treadmil, you will have to exercise harder on the bike, put in the work and you will get the results. I have some good exercise you can do at home on my blog, so feel free to have a look at that. It also involved some calorie intake equations for weight loss.
There are numerous supplements that decrease your hunger or shakes you can have instead of meals, although I'm not too sure on best brands and so on.
 
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Your questions are important and go to the core of what this forum and training are all about. Diet, exercise and a healthy life style are a life long commitment with as many ups and downs as you are ever going to encounter. There is no magic pill or perfect piece of equipment. You have to make up your mind that this is the path you need to follow and work your butt off. Never give up and make sure a positive self image is a big part of your transformation.

I've seen really out of shape and over weight people going for it in Triathlons and never giving up. The finish line is nothing more than the start of your next challenge. A lot of people in my gym are in your boat with varying degrees of commitment. One thing for sure in this forum and in a gym is that nobody is going to make you feel embarrassed. That crap is in your head and should be the first 10 lbs you lose. The effort you expend and the dedication you have will be the image that sicks in peoples minds. Stay away from the scale and look for positives in the mirror. Gains and loses are hard to come by and require a great degree of determination. Set some goals and reach them one step at a time. No excuses make working out as a regular part of your day as brushing your teeth. No time is not a good reason!! Make time!!

All the training routines you will need are here along with positive encouragement and reinforcement. Hit the weight room first. Stay away from the machines they seem to be a crutch for people who are scarred of the iron. Leave your ego and baggage at the door. If you can lift 50 lbs do it. Next week go for 60. Make friends and ask questions. However don't waste time get in there and do the work. Pain is weakness leaving your body. Be smart do the work and keep trying something new and challenging to keep you engaged and interested.

Finally diet is not my strong suit and your habits are the hurtles you will have to change on your own. People can tell you what to eat but only you can make it work. Training and eating suggestions are all over this forum so do the research, keep a journal and share your success and challenges with the group of like minded athletes who are willing to step up and offer help. Rest is as important as anything so remember to be smart and listen to your body.

Good luck and welcome.
 
I've been working out and eating better for about 6 months, and found some interesting observations:

Carbs (especially the 'white' ones like rice, pasta, potatoes, flour) and sugars are addictive. The more yiou have, the more you will want. So it's a viscious cycle, and you need to get off of it. Try to replace those things with something healthy. You have to be able to live with the changes in your diet permanently; don't go on a 'diet'. It takes a long time to lose weight; 1-2 lbs a week is what you should aim for. I've heard that artificial sweeteners can activate your sweet tooth, too. Try to get by with less and less sweetness in your foods.

Begin exercising very lightly, and do something different every day. I think constantly changing works better than doing the same thing every day. Your body gets used to it, and you get bored. There are many 'body weight' exercises that require no equipment, or very little. Yoga and stretching are very good, too. If you charge into the gym, and go crazy for an hour (which many people do), you'll be so sore and discouraged, you'll never go back (which many people do). If you can find an activity that you like, you're one step ahead of the game. Having a work-out partner, or some form of peer pressure helps, too. Our entire management team works out 3 days a week, and I get a lot of teasing if I miss a workout!

Don't quit! If you miss a day, or fall off the wagon, just get right back up there with a renewed sense of purpose. Once you start getting in better shape, your motivation will increase. For me, exercise is the key. I've tried to diet weight off, and it doesn't work as well as exercise. Your results may vary.
 
The fact that you are here is proof that you are at least wanting to do something about your current situation. That's good, Welcome!

As far as exercise, don't be afraid of the gym or the people in it. The ones that are in really good shape weren't born that way. They earned it and you can to! Once they see you in the gym consistently they will respect what you are doing and will be glad to offer their support and advice as needed. The most important thing is to find an exercise you like. I don't care if it's walking, stationary bike, treadmill, aerobic, tae bo, whatever. If you like it, you're more likely to do it. Also consider a workout buddy/partner. If you know they are going to be at the gym or wherever, you are more likely to show up even if there are times you don't want to.

You're embarking on a big journey my friend so let's take it slow and easy. The weight didn't come on overnight and it won't leave that quickly either. As far as diet, no matter how hard you want to make it, it all comes down to calories eaten versus calories used up, basic math. If you eat more than you burn you'll gain, if you eat less than you burn, you'll lose. Plain and simple, DON"T MAKE IT ANY HARDER THAN IT IS! You should be eating somewhere around 2500-3000 calories per day. Yes, you can lose weight eating that much. The key to your success will be documentation and being honest with yourself as far as portion sizes. Look on . You can create your own profile and then document everything you eat. Be sure to monitor your portions. You can eat all the right things but if you eat too much of them, you may not lose and might even gain. Portion size is critical! I don't care what or how much you eat but document it and measure portions and you'll be successful. You will find that if you tend to eat healthy, less processed foods that you can eat larger amounts of food (fresh fruits, vegetables, salads etc). But, if you simply don't like these foods you aren't "required" to eat them. You can eat 2500 calories of sugar each day and still lose weight, as long as its only 2500 calories. Now, it won't be a nutritionally sound diet and I surely don't recommend it but you could lose weight simply because of the number of calories you would be eating. If you listen to any of this, remember one thing, document, document, document! By doing this, you always know where you are in terms of what you've eaten for the day. If you know you are at 1500 calories at 5pm then you know you've got another 1000 to eat before bedtime. You can then take control of the situation and choose your foods accordingly for the rest of the day. No pressure, no fear, no stressing out. You can choose accordingly and be successful.

Don't overlook the small things. Take the stairs when you can. Park as far out as possible from stores and walk at a good pace from your car to the door etc. It all counts. Don't short change yourself. Let us know how you progress. You can PM me anytime and I'll be glad to help you out along the way. Talk to ya later, Greg

PS - As far as decreasing appetite, stay away from the suppressants. Eat more fiber rich foods (whole grain breads and cereals and check the label for fiber content, fresh fruits and vegetables etc.). Also, try to include at least a little bit of protein each time you eat. Lean meat, peanut butter, cheese, low fat dairy products etc. The protein will help you feel full for a longer period of time. Eating frequent small meals (3-400 calories each) and doing what I've mentioned above should really help with your hunger/cravings. Once again, let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Take care, Greg
 
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Wow thanks all. I will for sure take this advice to heart and keep ya updated on how I am doing. I plan on taking the steps needed to start a workout on Monday the 27th which is my birthday so that will be my present to me. I am going to post my weight that day and we will see how it goes.
 
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Can you lose weight using an exercise bike? They are way more affordable for me and fit better in my apartment. Or is an excercise bike a waste of time when trying to lose the gut and I need to cave in and get the treadmill?
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When I turned 30 I did exactly that. With 1-1.5 hrs on an exercise bike 5-6x a week + drastic changes to my diet I lost 170+ lbs in 1 year. Went from 345lbs down to 170lbs and went from size 44 pants to size 32. And I loved food, big macs, pizzas, hoagies with extra mayo, sodas, you name it. I didn't bother with any pills or fatburners or diet/low fat foods. I just cut my sodas with seltzer water and ate mostly salads and plain chicken/tuna sandwiches. But most importantly I just tried to keep moving. Parked furthest away from mall entrances, took stairs instead of escalators/elevators, that sort of thing. I've learned to add in some weight training since then and 6 years later I'm now at 180lbs but still wear size 32 pants. Take it seriously and you can lose the weight and keep it off! Good luck!
 
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When I turned 30 I did exactly that. With 1-1.5 hrs on an exercise bike 5-6x a week + drastic changes to my diet I lost 170+ lbs in 1 year. Went from 345lbs down to 170lbs and went from size 44 pants to size 32. And I loved food, big macs, pizzas, hoagies with extra mayo, sodas, you name it. I didn't bother with any pills or fatburners or diet/low fat foods. I just cut my sodas with seltzer water and ate mostly salads and plain chicken/tuna sandwiches. But most importantly I just tried to keep moving. Parked furthest away from mall entrances, took stairs instead of escalators/elevators, that sort of thing. I've learned to add in some weight training since then and 6 years later I'm now at 180lbs but still wear size 32 pants. Take it seriously and you can lose the weight and keep it off! Good luck!
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Wow now that is a story! Awesome work! I am with the rest, you are already on a good track because you have decided to make a huge life change and that is what it is, changing your lifestyle. I have lost over 120lbs over the past 2 years and I started in the same place as everyone else. But once you commit yourself, who cares what anyone else thinks. People will definitely help you in the gym once they see you are there and committed and not another bandwagon 1st of the year gym member. It is not easy and eatting habits are tough. It's not that you necessarily have to eat less, you just need to change what you eat and think about the choices you make. Even if you are reducing your calories but your are still making the choices of a big mac or donut every day you will likely not see a difference. My personal opinion in the beginning is to focus yourself on cardio and not as much on weights. Get yourself comfortable with being in a gym. I also am not an avid at home workout fan. I think we all need the motivation of others and support system in our gyms that helps tremendously to stay on track. You have a good start now don't give up! You will have very hard times, but just keep reminding yourself of your goals. Also, what I did was set small goals for myself. I want to lose this much weight by this time. And dont give yourself a 50lb goal. Say I want to lose 15lbs by xyz date. Good luck, you can do it! :)
 
Great advice! Commit to an hour at the gym, regardless of what you do or don't do. You'll feel a little silly spending an hour at the gym and not doing anything! I'm lucky in that I have a work-out partner. Although we aren't competitive, I can't very well sit there while he works out, and vice versa. At home, it's too easy to slack off.
 
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