How do you lose weight?

[Ants]

Ive just lost 10 kg over about 2 1/2 months.

I eat less at each sitting
I eat less ****
My favourite one is drinking low carb beer.( I swear by this and it tastes fine). Its my secret weapon.
I enjoy everything I did before just LESS of it.
Dont eat alot, late at night.

 

[Jay-684]

On the flip side, anyone here know how to healthily put on weight?

At the end of last year was stuck at around 85kg (going to the gym 4-5 times a week) and couldnt put on weight no matter how much protein based foods I ate! I should ideally weigh 85-90 as I'm 6'5"...

Since then an operation and full time work have seen me go back to 78-80.

 

[Realist]

on the flip side, anyone here know how to healthily put on weight?

At the end of last year was stuck at around 85kg (going to the gym 4-5 times a week) and couldnt put on weight no matter how much protein based foods I ate! I should ideally weigh 85-90 as I'm 6'5"...

Since then an operation and full time work have seen me go back to 78-80.

To answer your question....... DON'T

I was a skinny bastard once trying to gain weight. Now I want to lose weight.

Be happy with what you are now.

Putting on weight is incredibly easy though. Start now by having a few beers. Then later tonite order a large pan pizza, garlic bread, some chips, and a large bottle of coke. Finish off with some ice cream, and add some bourbon to your Coke so tomorrow morning you are hungover - so then you can have a coffee and a large mega breakfast with extra toast. Have McD's for lunch, and fish and chips wrapped in buttered bread and a few beers for dinner.

In 24 hours you'll have gained 3 kgs I reckon!

 

[macca]

Hi Realist,

The secret to losing weight and keeping it off is not to "DIET" but to modify your everyday diet, it is a lifestyle thing.

Eat more natural foods, as little as possible processed foods.

Change the ratio of protein, carbs etc so that you get plenty of proteins, fruit and veg.

Cut right back on refined carbs, white flour, white sugar etc etc.

Go for a regular walk, don't suddenly start running unless you are already fit.

Try walking to work or to the shops, think of ways to increase the distance you walk each day.

My thoughts, but I ain't no dietician

 

[Sodapop]

Before i came to Japan 2.5years back i was 75 kg (180cm) and late last year at the pits of my debauchery i got to 93 (too much of the good life)... I tried to lose it really - but looking like ###t wasn`t enough motivation (cause i didn`t really mind it)... But i decided i wanted start road racing (cycling) again - and that did it - i had found my motivation to do it - nothing superficial: like i look like ###t... i really wanted to be able to get on a bike and put up competetive times, climb mountain passes, and be able to go on 100 -150 km rides again (BTW - i am sub-80 now)...

It`s all about finding a motivation that you are willing to commit to... i took a disciplined approach on my eating (could still eat rubbish - but have to make sure that i have a big enough carb deficit for that day) and scheduled my exercise responsibly... But looking bad just wasn`t enough for me in my case...

 

[Kimosabi]

Eat foods that increase metabolism

10 Foods to raise your metabolism

Here are 10 foods that will increase your metabolism and help you lose weight. This great article from Sheri Strykowski is sure to have you nodding your head in agreement but there are a few that will probably be new to you as well. I have made comments in bold just to highlight some of my own opinions

Stoke your metabolic fire and burn calories faster with diet-friendly foods and beverages. Post this list on your fridge next to the photo of you in your "skinny jeans" and make a copy to bring with you the next time you shop for groceries.

Just remember: Calories count, portion control rules and there's no substitute for a well-balanced diet and regular exercise. So get moving!

Here are the top picks culled from some of the latest research:

1. Water! A new study seems to indicate that drinking water actually speeds up weight loss. Researchers in Germany found that subjects of the study increased their metabolic rates (the rate at which calories are burned) by 30 percent after drinking approximately 17 ounces of water. Water is also a natural appetite suppressant that banishes bloat as it flushes out sodium and toxins. Drinking enough water will also help keep you from mistaking thirst for hunger. So drink up! Make sure that you are starting your day with a big big glass of water and drink throughout the day not just all at one time.


2. Green Tea! Studies show that green tea extract boosts metabolism and may aid in weight loss. This mood-enhancing tea has also been reported to contain anti-cancer properties and help prevent heart disease. It's also a trendy drink among weight-conscious celebrities. You may Have already seen my green tea articles but thos may be one really fantastic herb and it tastes nice too!

3. Soup! Eat less and burn fat faster by having a bowl of soup as an appetizer or a snack. According to a Penn State University study, soup is a super appetite suppressant because it’s made up of a hunger-satisfying combination of liquids and solids. In the study, women chose one of three 270-calorie snacks before lunch. Women who had chicken and rice soup as a snack consumed an average of 100 fewer calories than those in the study who opted for a chicken and rice casserole or the casserole and a glass of water. I used to joke that soup is not a meal but it really dies fill you for very few calories and remember that when you eat a food with a lot of taste it really will satisfy.

4. Grapefruit! The grapefruit diet is not a myth. Researchers at Scripps Clinic found that participants who ate half a grapefruit with each meal in a 12-week period lost an average of 3.6 pounds. The study indicates that the unique chemical properties in this vitamin C-packed citrus fruit reduce insulin levels, which promotes weight loss. NOTE: If you are taking medication, check with your doctor about any potentially adverse interactions with grapefruit. Grapefruit, because of the soft peel is a nice alternative to an apple of orange and study after study of the last 30 years has shown that it can really help burn fat.

5. Apples and Pears! Overweight women who ate the equivalent of three small apples or pears a day lost more weight on a low-calorie diet than women who didn’t add fruit to their diet, according to researchers from the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Fruit eaters also ate fewer calories overall. So next time you need to satisfy a sugar craving, reach for this low-calorie, high-fiber snack. You’ll feel full longer and eat less.

6. Broccoli! Study after study links calcium and weight loss. Broccoli is not only high in calcium, but also loaded with vitamin C, which boosts calcium absorption. This member of the nutritious cabbage family also has plenty of vitamin A, folate and fiber. And, at just 20-calories per cup, this weight-loss superfood not only fights fat but also contains powerful phytochemicals that boost your immunity and protect against disease.

7. Low-Fat Yogurt! Dairy products can boost weight loss efforts, according to a study in the April issue of Obesity Research. People on a reduced-calorie diet who included three to four servings of dairy foods lost significantly more weight than those who ate a low-dairy diet containing the same number of calories. Low-fat yogurt is a rich source of weight-loss-friendly calcium, providing about 450 mg (about half the recommended daily allowance for women ages 19-50) per 8-ounce serving, as well as 12 grams of protein. As far as superfood go Yogurt is right there. It includes calcium, protein and a ton of other nutrients as well as good bacteria for you digestive tract.

8. Lean Turkey! Rev up your fat-burning engine with this bodybuilder favorite. Countless studies have shown that protein can help boost metabolism, lose fat and build lean muscle tissue so you burn more calories. A 3-ounce serving of boneless, skinless lean turkey breast weighs in at 120 calories and provides 26 grams of appetite-curbing protein, 1 gram of fat and 0 grams of saturated fat. With the price of chicken going up and up these days Turkey has become a great alternative. Remember that Turkey is a little tougher than chicken and the taste is a little different but it is not just for Thanksgiving and Christmas anymore.

9. Oatmeal! This heart-healthy favorite ranks high on the good carb list, because it’s a good source of cholesterol-fighting, fat-soluble fiber (7 grams per 3/4-cup serving) that keeps you full and provides you with the energy you need to make the most of your workouts. Just be sure to choose steel cut or rolled oats, not instant oatmeal, to get your full dose of vitamins, minerals and fiber. For many years now Pro Bodybuilders have relied on Oatmeal as a staple of their breakfast, it is amazingly high in nutrients.

10. Hot Peppers! Eating hot peppers can speed up your metabolism and cool your cravings, researchers at Laval University in Canada found. Here's why: Capsaicin (a chemical found in jalapeño and cayenne peppers) temporarily stimulates your body to release more stress hormones, which speeds up your metabolism and causes you to burn more calories.

Here's how these 10 fat-blasting superstars help you lose weight:

• Each of these healthy weight-loss boosters fills you up and keeps you full longer on fewer calories.
• Water-rich fresh fruits, veggies and soup dilute the calories in your food and allow you to eat more without breaking the calorie bank.
• High-fiber fruit, vegetables and nutritious whole grains keep your digestive system on track and steady insulin levels, which prevents fat storage.
• Lean meat boosts metabolism and burns calories because it take more energy to digest than other foods.

http://www.nadraszky.com/fitness/archives/10-foods-to-raise-your-metabolism.html

 

[Cyber Man]

Over the past few months I have developed a secret diet which I have only ever told my closest friends but I will pass it on right now. It's called the Coke Zero diet. No breakfast or lunch, just dinner and 6 - 8 cans of Coke Zero starting from about 9am. It fills your stomach so you don't feel hungry and the caffeine hypes you up to give you the energy to do things quicker and therefor burn more calories. I went from 88kg to 76kg in 1 month and feel good and I don't think I lost any muscle, only fat.

 

[CanOz]

Before i came to Japan 2.5years back i was 75 kg (180cm) and late last year at the pits of my debauchery i got to 93 (too much of the good life)... I tried to lose it really - but looking like ###t wasn`t enough motivation (cause i didn`t really mind it)... But i decided i wanted start road racing (cycling) again - and that did it - i had found my motivation to do it - nothing superficial: like i look like ###t... i really wanted to be able to get on a bike and put up competetive times, climb mountain passes, and be able to go on 100 -150 km rides again (BTW - i am sub-80 now)...

It`s all about finding a motivation that you are willing to commit to... i took a disciplined approach on my eating (could still eat rubbish - but have to make sure that i have a big enough carb deficit for that day) and scheduled my exercise responsibly... But looking bad just wasn`t enough for me in my case...

What about a strict Japenese diet?

Cheers,

 

[Sodapop]

What about a strict Japenese diet?

Cheers,

Nope - i love Japanese food... but if i`m not going out i just cook pasta and eat western food... so throw that out the window!!! - Plus i drink waaaaay more than i ever did in OZ... to make it worse the junk food here and ersatz western cooking is just so overboard in calories and style - it`s just not funny!!!

 

[SUNBEMO]

Firstly Realist you need to be clear of your reason WHY you want to loose weight it needs to be a strong reason to keep you moving forward toward your goal otherwise you will fall into the yoyo cycle.
You then need to evaluate your current behaviour to identify the areas that have caused your weight gain, especially the psychological reasons eg: boredom, laziness, depressed etc.
You then need to design a plan that fits with your current life situation and one that is realistic to maintain. Then the most important component is to action your plan with your mind focused on the perfect end result that you desire and too know what that end result is and have something to measure it by so that you are clear that you have achieved it eg a pair of jeans 4 sizes smaller in waist than you currently wear.
Cheers
Bill

 

[insider]

Okay, hardly a sharemarket related thread...

Or is it? I'd be interested to know what peoples theories are on weight loss, because I genuinely believe peoples approach to it may reflect their approach to investing/trading and other things in life.

If someone is 20% overweight what would you recommend they do, if anything?

What do you do, if anything, to lose weight?

I wont give my answer yet as I wanna see what others say first.

And I aint preaching - I drink far too much beer to be skinny myself.

I was over 20% overweight and then I decided to lose it... The best piece of advice anyone can give you is what I figured out... You can never really on motivation, you must create a habit...

 

[Realist]

Hi Realist,

The secret to losing weight and keeping it off is not to "DIET" but to modify your everyday diet, it is a lifestyle thing.

EXCELLENT.

I totally agree.

And that is the secret to investing. It is a lifestyle decision.

There's no point in trying to become a millionaire overnight, slowly add value to your portfolio over time. Your life should not revolve around new cars and credit card debt, invest the money you save in great companies, hold longterm and do not be in a hurry.


There's no such thing as short term investing. And dieting by definition can not work, lifestyle changes work though.

 

[Realist]

Over the past few months I have developed a secret diet which I have only ever told my closest friends but I will pass it on right now. It's called the Coke Zero diet. No breakfast or lunch, just dinner and 6 - 8 cans of Coke Zero starting from about 9am. It fills your stomach so you don't feel hungry and the caffeine hypes you up to give you the energy to do things quicker and therefor burn more calories. I went from 88kg to 76kg in 1 month and feel good and I don't think I lost any muscle, only fat.

Oh dear.

Sure it works, but it can't last. You need to make a lifestyle change.

8 cans of Coke Zero a day will eventually catch up with you. A stomach ulcer or something...

 

[Pat]

I used to be a fitness instructor and after years studying sports science at uni and working in the industry for about 6 years in the civie world and 15 in the Army, I can tell you that the most scentific answer I can give is:

Eat less and exercise more.

Do it!

Kennas is exactly right, take it from a qualified personal trainer. I say qualified cos I don't train clients anymore, I make more money doing super and insurance and I usually am able to keep an eye on the market.

Theres a bit more to the exercise thing than eating less and excercising more. Essentially what you are doing is using more energy than your body is taking in. Insider is correct, you create a habbit, but because you want to. Some how exercise becomes addictive

Excercise
Guy's should lift weight's....atleast 4 days a week for 1 hr, and walk/run about 2 days a week.

Girls should do cardio more than weights, like gym classes, Running etc, 4 days a week for 1 hr and lift some weights 2 days.

Diet
Eat whatever you like, pretty much whenever you like, as long as it doesn't come out of a packet. Anything packaged is not very natural, even low fat packaged stuff like noodles, biscuts, LEAN CUSINE etc. is crap too. Of course some packaged stuff like bread, milk is good.
I'm an advocate of "no complex carbs after 6pm". Complex carbohydrates are... your saples like potatos, rice, bread, pasta etc.).

El naturale is what strips body fat. Like vegies, fruit, Meat(s), nuts are great, anything that's "farmed" if you know what I mean.

The hardest thing about losing weight/getting fit, is finding the TIME!!!

If all else fails, start smoking weed alot.:kiffer: I lost heaps of weight when I was 20 Ha ha ha ha ha!

 

[wabbit]

I lost my ****-locker and have maintained my weight at a healthy level now since 1997. Back then I tried all the new-fangled diets and exercised my ass off and never lost a pound. Then I read in a sports magazine that I could lose weight by not altering too much WHAT I ate (within reason) but WHEN I ate it.

The simple rules were:
if you're hungry then eat, but obey these rules,
no carbs after lunch (protein only after lunch),
exercise twice per day for at least 30 mins,
no food after 19:00,
eat within 30 mins of exercise,
drink water, lots of water.

The weight started falling off me!

I went from being unfit, lethargic and just under 100kg to fit, energetic and just over 80kg in about three months. I started doing amateur triathlons whilst working in Adelaide, when before I started this regime I could barely wake up without raising a sweat!

To start each day, BEFORE you eat anything, get up, stretch and warm up, then go for a SPRINT around the block, rest a little, then SPRINT again, rest, sprint, rest, sprint until you have expended all the unburnt calories from the day before (i.e. when you cannot run any more, at all!) Some days this was as little as 5-10 mins of hard exercise interspersed with 10-15 mins of walking. Walk home, shower and eat within 30 mins of finishing the exercise. (Remember, no carbs after lunch, so you have to have your energy foods now, so you can burn the calories off during the day.) Steamed whole potato with yoghurt and spring onions with a sprinkle of paprika, or a big bowl of pasta with fresh parsley, garlic and oil (aglio e olio). Yum!

For lunch, balance the carbs and protein e.g. salad sandwich, grilled fish with potato, spag.bol.

Exercise in the afternoon... do whatever you like, but you have to do SOMETHING of medium to high intensity for at least 30 minutes! (I started walking quickly around the block, then built up to jogging, then finally running) Then eat dinner within 30 mins of finishing the activities, remembering, no carbs after lunch! Finding something to replace rice and pasta with for dinner was challenging, but when you realise that steak and three veg, no potato, is nearly all protein with very few carbs then you can eat as much as you want! No food after 19:00.

Within six months from starting, I was running 10km 3 days per week and swimming 3km three days per week. I ran a half marathon and completed three Olympic triathlons. I do a little less exercise now, but I still run once per week and swim 2-3 times per week, but have relaxed a little on the diet, but the weight has stayed off.

It worked for me, but it may not work for everyone. Always seek professional medical advice before starting any diet or exercise regime.


wabbit

P.S. Giving up smoking also helped. It will be ten years since my last cigarette on 22 October 2007.

 

[CanOz]

Excercise
Guy's should lift weight's....atleast 4 days a week for 1 hr, and walk/run about 2 days a week.

Can you give me an idea of a simple weight training plan to use with a pair of weights (dumbells)? I realise i'll be limited to upper body, but i can do squats and lunges for the legs right?

Its a bit much to ask, but i thought it was worth a try. I appreciate any advice.

Cheers,

 

[CanOz]

Within six months from starting, I was running 10km 3 days per week and swimming 3km three days per week. I ran a half marathon and completed three Olympic triathlons. I do a little less exercise now, but I still run once per week and swim 2-3 times per week, but have relaxed a little on the diet, but the weight has stayed off.

It worked for me, but it may not work for everyone. Always seek professional medical advice before starting any diet or exercise regime.


wabbit

P.S. Giving up smoking also helped. It will be ten years since my last cigarette on 22 October 2007.

Well done waskely wabbit! Inspirational stuff.

Cheers,

 

[billhill]

Can you give me an idea of a simple weight training plan to use with a pair of weights (dumbells)? I realise i'll be limited to upper body, but i can do squats and lunges for the legs right?

Its a bit much to ask, but i thought it was worth a try. I appreciate any advice.

Cheers,

This isn't a program but the site gives detailed desriptions of different exercises using all different type of equipment including dumbells. i find it very useful.
http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html

 

[Ken]

to lose weight:

Energy expenditure has to be greater than energy intake. Simple.

There are various ways to achieve this. However people who starve themselves reduce their metabolism, so the body adapts to the reduced food intake, and learns to cope. Thus when you go back to eating normal you put the weight back on.

Its a slow process to reduce body weight safely, and in short boosting your metabolism by exercising regulary is a good start.

From there a good understanding of food preparation is required, and what is in foods is a good to know. Being able to read labels that sort of thing....

There are no make wonder pills. Reducing saturated fats in ones diet will aid in what loss.

It can be a pretty interesting topic learning about food and nutrition.

 

[vishalt]

i went down from 120 to 70, run for your life everyday (atleast 15 mins), for 6 days a week. don't eat ****: no sugar, no grog, no fizzy drinks.

more meals but smaller portions, fruits, yoghurt etc

mind you i'm left with excess skin now, from losing the weight in 6 months, other people said i shouldve lost it slower, and i have all these stretch marks, looking at the excess really hurts.

but yeah

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