Big Mac's Lifestyle Change

nc_bmac08

nc_bmac08

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Ok, so here it goes...

The names Shaun, 26yo living in North Carolina. I decided to change my lifestyle about 7 weeks ago. I had done diets and lost weight and gained it back, I'm sure most of you know how that is. I'm tired of it... decided what I needed was to change the way I live. To eat better, be more active and healthy, just make smarter choices in general.

Starting Stats Approx April 18th:

Height: 6'6" (yeah i know)
Weight: 345 (ouch)
BF%: Approx 40?

So, in the last 7 weeks I have somewhat created my own diet. Diet being what I eat for the rest of my life, not what I eat for a few months to loose weight. I completely cut out HFCS and fried foods. Stay away from the bad fats, heavy starches like corn and potatoes, and away from the bad carbs like white breads and pastas. Pretty much doing a throwback to the old days of whole wheat, whole grain, lean meats and cheeses, fruits and veggies, and an ass ton of water.

Stats last week:

Height: Still 6'6" wtf? :D
Weight: 315 (not bad)
BF%: Approx 36%

Been doing the exercise thing as much as possible. I work about 70hrs a week so it does get really hard to fit it in. Although, I've incorporated it into my everday lifestyle as much as possible (IE. parking far away in the parking lot, walking everywhere, hitting the gym/weights a few times a week if i can).

You guys and gals seem to really motivate eachother and I'd really like to get in on that to help push me to my goal. Nothin is taboo hit me up with whatever questions or comments ;).

Oh, snap... my goal.

Want to hit around 240 on the scale. I know thats still high but I am kinda tall and with good muscle mass that seems like a good number to me, I'll be built like an NFL player :p. I'd like my bodyfat to get into the under 20% range and eventually down to about 12%.

I'll be posting some pictures soon so you can see whats goin on.
 
Thanks Slick! Yeah, I know what to do, its just a matter of doing it :D

Todays Food Log:

Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice whole grain toast
AM Snack: Low-fat cheese stick, whole wheat pretzels
Lunch: Progresso Low Sodium Chicken noodle soup
PM Snack: 3 slices Cracked-Pepper Turkey, 10 almonds
Dinner: Salad with some basalmic dressing
Late Snack: about 12oz 1% milk

Haven't done anything after lunch yet, but a failure to plan is a plan for failure right?

It's gettin close to bed and I ate according to plan. Didn't get a chance to work out due to a 14hr work day.
 
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Feeling good! Feel thinner every day and have more energy.

Todays Food Log is:

Breakfast: 1 whole egg, 1 egg no yolk (both scrambled) 1 slice multi grain bread, 1 slice cheese
AM Snack: Low-fat cheese stick, whole wheat pretzel sticks
Lunch: Healthy Choice Soup

Thats it so far today. Gotta pick a day to weigh in some time this week. Probably friday, I avoid daily weigh-in like the plague to avoid displeasure with results. Usually 1-2 weeks is a good time frame for my weigh-ins.

Another 14hr day with the jobs today, which sucks but I've grown accustomed to. Tommorow I only work the AM job which is definately something to look forward to. 74hrs this week is draining me. Get to go to the gym tommorow though, so I'm pumped.
 
Checked the scale this morning, says I'm down 2.5 lbs. I'll leave my official weigh-in for monday though, that way I stay motivated to eat right over the weekend. Can't wait to break the 300 line, and its getting closer every day. I was looking at someone elses diary and they set rewards for certain weight goals. That might be a good idea for myself. Maybe a reward for reaching 300, 280, 260, 240? Any ideas as far as rewards go would be great.
 
Hey Adeon :). What I eat is not food, or my rewards shouldn't be food?

Heh, I'm guessing you mean my rewards. I completely agree with you.

I'm not sure what I'll do... maybe a trip, new suit, I really don't have any ideas yet. I think it would just be smart to throw some goals in there besides the main goal of 240. Gimme somethin to work towards. Looking at the scale and not seeing a 3 at the front will be a nice reward on its own.

I really need to put some pics on here, I think that would be motivating as well.
 
Yea I definately meant not food as a reward. haha!! You obviously need to eat food! you can't eat cardboard! (well you could but it wouldnt have much nutritional value).

Yea definately clothes is a good idea. I am trying not to drink and last week was my first week. I bought a nice new skirt and dress and i told myself if I don't drink alcohol this whole weekend, I will rip the price tag off of these items.. if I do.. then back to the store they go. And guess what?! I didn't drink alcohol!! I havent for 2 weeks!!! So the skirt and dress stay :)

I'm sure you won't be buying yourself skirts and dresses though... you might.. I dont know your preference haha!!
 
Haha, thats a really good idea. I've haven't had a drink in 6 weeks now. Then it was a rum&diet coke... yum. I've been drowning myself with 1-2 gals of water a day since then.

Skirts and dresses, no. But I did mention my bikini in your journal.... its an interesting story :p.
 
whats up man just stopped in.. definitely on the right track!

id like to see u eating more protein and less fatty foods, and be sure to not starve urself, this is a marathon journey not a sprint. so be sure to take ur time and make sure your doing everything possible and everything that you can continue to do for the rest of your life!

keep it up brother!
 
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for stoppin by man. I read your diary and it was definately an inspiration... I had already lost 25-30 but anything to keep me on the right track helps :).

More protien and less fat? I'm not really taking in a lot of bad fats, just the good ones, like the fats in chicken, turkey, fish, and dairy products. I dont see how to cut those and still maintain or raise the protien level? I do add in protien shakes on lifting days, I guess I could toss them in just on regular days. Toss me some ideas on low-fat high protien meals I could throw in besides what I'm doing.
 
nc_bmac08 said:
Todays Food Log:

Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice whole grain toast
AM Snack: Low-fat cheese stick, whole wheat pretzels
Lunch: Progresso Low Sodium Chicken noodle soup
PM Snack: 3 slices Cracked-Pepper Turkey, 10 almonds
Dinner: Salad with some basalmic dressing
Late Snack: about 12oz 1% milk
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this day seems like u had under 90g of protein

nc_bmac08 said:
Todays Food Log is:

Breakfast: 1 whole egg, 1 egg no yolk (both scrambled) 1 slice multi grain bread, 1 slice cheese
AM Snack: Low-fat cheese stick, whole wheat pretzel sticks
Lunch: Healthy Choice Soup
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This day seems like theirs barely any so far..The food your eating is good but just watch that theirs not too much sodium or hfcs.

nc_bmac08 said:
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for stoppin by man. I read your diary and it was definately an inspiration... I had already lost 25-30 but anything to keep me on the right track helps :).

More protien and less fat? I'm not really taking in a lot of bad fats, just the good ones, like the fats in chicken, turkey, fish, and dairy products. I dont see how to cut those and still maintain or raise the protien level? I do add in protien shakes on lifting days, I guess I could toss them in just on regular days. Toss me some ideas on low-fat high protien meals I could throw in besides what I'm doing.
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heres the thing ur 6'6 u should be having at the VERY least 3000 calories and it seems like your barely having 1600. thus the reccommendation to up the protien to a higher amount.. you have the idea perfect with how many meals you are having it just seems to me from what you've provided that your calories are low and that your protein is low. low fat cheese is always a plus, honestly I wouldnt drink any milk If i were you and Id watch how much soup your having. Soups even when their the healthy ones can still be jacked with sodium.

these are just tips, if what your doing is working then by all means stick with it. because its going to be different for everyone you know. i just want to make sure your really getting enough food. have a good friday bro!!
 
Sounds good man, if i didn't want peoples input (especially those who have done really well with weight-loss) I wouldn't be on here. Haha, I'd just talk to myself about how awesome my diet is. People who have been there and made it know what it takes so I'm always open to suggestion.

I know my calories are low, but i do eat when I'm hungry and eat every 2-3hrs except when it gets late i have my last meal around 6pm. The soups I eat are the low sodium veriety, so i have been keeping an eye on that and im at or under the daily sodium suggested intake.

I don't get a whole lot of movement during the day, sit at a desk from 8-5 then my retail job from 5:30-10 where i stand around and sell stuff. Work out when i can but depending on my schedule that can be few and far between.

At currently 3-4 lbs a week weight-loss I think I'd like to stick with what I'm doing now. I know its not all fat, I'm sure I'm loosing muscle too. I think I am normally somewhere around 1800-2500 a day in calories now. For the first few weeks of my diet I was at around 1200 a day and that was not nearly enough. For the most part I just go by what my body tells me. If I'm hungry I'll drink water and eat something healthy, hell, even if I'm not hungry I eat every 2-3hrs just to keep that metabolism running. I may take your advice and throw in a few protien shakes and take out some of the cheese. That'd give me more protien and calories, while still staying pretty lean.

I wish i had the time to work out to justify upping my calories and protien even more. I just know that with my level of inactivity, it probably wont help a whole lot. Considering getting up at 5:30 instead of 6:45 so i can throw in a morning workout, just dont know if my body can handle only 6hrs sleep multiple nights in a row.
 
Had to stop by since you crashed my diary. :D

And, for the fun of it, I will agree that you are cute.

It's nice to meet a Carolina person on here. I'm from the South Click. I think this is the best place in the world. :)

Thanks for the encouragement and I look forward to talking to you more!
 
Haha, Thanks for stoppin by SoSel.

I guess cute isn't a bad thing... I just wanna be hot though ;). Thats why I'm here... to get healthy, have a ripped muscular body, and just feel better about myself. Maybe when I have that ripped 6-pack and still retain that charming smile you ladies will be callin me hot.

I love the south. I am a transplant though, born in Ontario Canada. The south is great though, so much nice weather, great outdoors. I love being a 4hr drive from the beach and an hour drive the the appalachain trail. Got mountains, beach, everything all in one amazing state. The down side is the eating. I think southerners in general are horrible with thier diet... they deep fry EVERYTHING!!! Haha, oh well everyone has temptations no matter where they live... Its all about overcomming them to get what you want.

Thanks again for stoping by, the more friends I get on here the more it makes me determined to stick with my plan.
 
Hey so where in ontario were you born?!?!?!??!
Did you develop a southern accent since you've been down there?!?!?!?!


Just curious :angel:
 
Ok! So far so good...

This is my food log today:

Breakfast: 2 South Beach Diet raisin bars (not what i wanted but delt with it)
AM Snack: Low-Fat Cheese stick and whole wheat pretzels (per usual)
Lunch: Low-Sodium Soup
PM Snack: <planning on some baby carrots and roasted red pepper hummus!>

Gotta do buisness meetings/training in Charlotte all weekend, planning on packing a lunchbox to bring some healthy food.

Jeremy: I think I am getting too much sodium, I'm going to try and cut that down as much as possible. Soup is just such an easy lunch though, haha. Maybe I'll fix up some chicken breasts and brown rice on the weekend so i can pack them for lunch. Bought some of that Laughing Cow low fat cheese today which is lower in sodium than the other I was eating. Sodium seems to be a problem for pre-packaged food... I guess preservative-wise. Definately something I'm gonna keep an eye on though.
 
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