bluebird123
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-- How much weight do you want to lose?
I would like to lose 40lbs.
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
Not sure, six months. I'm still learning.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
Dieting and moderate workouts (walking Hot Yoga)
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
My wife. This forum and writing down what I eat.
-- How realistic is your goal?
I'm 49 years old, i've been physically active most my life, but the weight has been creeping up over the years. I weigh close to 230 and I'm 5ft 10inches. I'm naturally muscular (mesomorph), but i've been getting thick through the trunk and I believe my body fat ratio is getting up there. I remember that I was comfortable around 190 and I think that is very realistic. Who knows, maybe that will change?
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/members/bluebird123-albums-starting-out-picture3965-227lbs.html
-- When will you start?
Right away.
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I walk the dog for about an hour in the afternoon. That should work as my physical activity for now.
Cheat day will be saturday.
Today's weight 227.8. I am using 230 as my baseline start weight due the state of shock I went into when weighed myself the previous week (before I started this forum).
This is my first time dieting, so i'm sure this will change as I read and learn more.
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What is your current height and weight?
5 ft 10 inches.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
--180
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
--200
Why do you want to lose weight?
--Getting older. Having less weight on my frame just makes life easier.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
--No. This is for a lifestyle change.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
--My looking at this as a "diet and weight loss" rather than a lifestyle change is a mistake in my opinion.
--Online video games is another obstacle. I tend to be a bit obsessive and can easly spend way too many hours online. I've haven't played an online video game for over a month and that does make a difference for me.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
--High blood pressure. Arthritis and joint issues -- the extra weight does not help.
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
--Getting more sleep every night. Staying away from fast food and empty carbs.
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
--No, I never felt the need because i've always been physically active. I think i've used that as an excuse to eat badly at times.
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
--Relying on working out by itself. My metabolism has slowed down quite a bit.
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
--definitely.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
--Mostly microwavable foods. Rice potatos. various types of soy food etc.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
--Not too ofter anymore. Usually vietnamese or chinese. Sometimes a buffet place (bad idea!).
What are your three favorite foods?
--Lasagna, cheeseburger and pizza hut meatlovers pizza.
What are your three favorite restaurants?
--Islands. Hometown Buffet and Pizza Hut
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
--Eat more like my wife; she is a vegan. Stay way from empty carbs and stay away from sugar.
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
--I would be healthier.
Do you eat when you are not hungry?
--Yes.
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
--Yes.
Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
--No
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
--yes
Do you eat as a reward?
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
--Yes
What do you normally eat for a meal?
--Lots of rice with Nuts and some meat
What type of snacks do you eat?
--Nuts, Potato chips -- lots of potato chips.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
--Right now, just walking a couple of miles a day. My exercise of choice was Bikram Yoga.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
--I walk around the local neighborhood when I'm walking the dog. I have several routes. The Bikram Yoga studio is only two miles away.
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
--Swimming, I was a competitive swimmer in high school. Bikram Yoga in a hot room. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was great exercise.
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Not really. My goal is a lifestyle change and to develop good habits.
My first day and meals on this diet.
I started with the "4-Hour" diet for the first six weeks. It seems faddish, but I liked the simplicity of it and it got me started. Since then, i've been on a "raw" diet, with a lot of animal protein (fish, chicken and some red meat). The biggest thing that helped me to take the weight off was mostly eliminating processed food, sugar, dairy and flour.
Breakfast.
1. Small bowl of grape nuts.
2. Can of water packed low sodium sardines for protein. I switching out to eggs or salmon (sardines in the morning... ugh).
3. Spinach, brocolli and chia blended with water.
Lunch
1. Small salad, Iceberg lettuce, carrots with vinegar.
2. Pieces of grilled chicken.'
Dinner
To be updated later
I would like to lose 40lbs.
-- What is the timeframe for reaching your target weight?
Not sure, six months. I'm still learning.
-- How do you want to accomplish your goal (what methods do you want to use)?
Dieting and moderate workouts (walking Hot Yoga)
-- Who or what can support you in reaching your goal?
My wife. This forum and writing down what I eat.
-- How realistic is your goal?
I'm 49 years old, i've been physically active most my life, but the weight has been creeping up over the years. I weigh close to 230 and I'm 5ft 10inches. I'm naturally muscular (mesomorph), but i've been getting thick through the trunk and I believe my body fat ratio is getting up there. I remember that I was comfortable around 190 and I think that is very realistic. Who knows, maybe that will change?
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/members/bluebird123-albums-starting-out-picture3965-227lbs.html
-- When will you start?
Right away.
========================
I walk the dog for about an hour in the afternoon. That should work as my physical activity for now.
Cheat day will be saturday.
Today's weight 227.8. I am using 230 as my baseline start weight due the state of shock I went into when weighed myself the previous week (before I started this forum).
This is my first time dieting, so i'm sure this will change as I read and learn more.
****************************************************************************************
What is your current height and weight?
5 ft 10 inches.
If you were at an ideal weight now, what would that weight be?
--180
At what weight would you like to be at four months from now?
--200
Why do you want to lose weight?
--Getting older. Having less weight on my frame just makes life easier.
Do you want to lose weight for a specific life event such as wedding or reunion? If so, when is that event?
--No. This is for a lifestyle change.
What obstacles could get between you and your weight loss goals?
--My looking at this as a "diet and weight loss" rather than a lifestyle change is a mistake in my opinion.
--Online video games is another obstacle. I tend to be a bit obsessive and can easly spend way too many hours online. I've haven't played an online video game for over a month and that does make a difference for me.
Why do you think that you now have a weight problem?
--High blood pressure. Arthritis and joint issues -- the extra weight does not help.
What lifestyle changes do you think would help you lose weight?
--Getting more sleep every night. Staying away from fast food and empty carbs.
Have you lost weight in the past? If so, what has worked in the past to help you lose weight?
--No, I never felt the need because i've always been physically active. I think i've used that as an excuse to eat badly at times.
Why do you believe that you did not lose weight or you gained the weight back?
What, if anything, has not worked for you in the past in helping you to lose weight? Why do you think it did not work?
--Relying on working out by itself. My metabolism has slowed down quite a bit.
Would you try writing down all food and drink consumed for a given period of time?
--definitely.
Do you cook at home often? If so, what do you cook?
--Mostly microwavable foods. Rice potatos. various types of soy food etc.
How often do you go out to eat? Where do you go?
--Not too ofter anymore. Usually vietnamese or chinese. Sometimes a buffet place (bad idea!).
What are your three favorite foods?
--Lasagna, cheeseburger and pizza hut meatlovers pizza.
What are your three favorite restaurants?
--Islands. Hometown Buffet and Pizza Hut
What are three things you can do differently when it comes to food?
--Eat more like my wife; she is a vegan. Stay way from empty carbs and stay away from sugar.
If you woke up tomorrow and your body was exactly the way you want it, what would be different?
--I would be healthier.
Do you eat when you are not hungry?
--Yes.
Do you binge eat (large amounts at a time)?
--Yes.
Do you hide your food or eat in secret?
--No
Do you eat when you are sad, nervous, or depressed?
--yes
Do you eat as a reward?
Do you eat while watching TV or using the computer?
--Yes
What do you normally eat for a meal?
--Lots of rice with Nuts and some meat
What type of snacks do you eat?
--Nuts, Potato chips -- lots of potato chips.
In terms of exercise, what, if anything, are you currently doing?
--Right now, just walking a couple of miles a day. My exercise of choice was Bikram Yoga.
Where do you go for exercise? A local public gym? School/work gym? Home?
--I walk around the local neighborhood when I'm walking the dog. I have several routes. The Bikram Yoga studio is only two miles away.
What, if anything, are your three favorite types of exercise?
--Swimming, I was a competitive swimmer in high school. Bikram Yoga in a hot room. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu was great exercise.
What is your daily/weekly/monthly/yearly motivation to move towards your goals?
Do you have rewards for certain goals?
Not really. My goal is a lifestyle change and to develop good habits.
My first day and meals on this diet.
I started with the "4-Hour" diet for the first six weeks. It seems faddish, but I liked the simplicity of it and it got me started. Since then, i've been on a "raw" diet, with a lot of animal protein (fish, chicken and some red meat). The biggest thing that helped me to take the weight off was mostly eliminating processed food, sugar, dairy and flour.
Breakfast.
1. Small bowl of grape nuts.
2. Can of water packed low sodium sardines for protein. I switching out to eggs or salmon (sardines in the morning... ugh).
3. Spinach, brocolli and chia blended with water.
Lunch
1. Small salad, Iceberg lettuce, carrots with vinegar.
2. Pieces of grilled chicken.'
Dinner
To be updated later
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