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Post by brubacca on Sept 29, 2019 9:03:53 GMT -5
Joined the Athletic Club, I’ll start there on Monday. I will require a trainer to work with my doctors for the first month or so. Once we develop a plan I’ll make periodic reports so I don’t jeopardize my health. Good for you. Even just walking on a treadmill at a steady pace will get things started. Just remember its about your health alone. Not your health comparred to someone else. As I now approach 50 even I can see within myself the change from when I was just 40, meaning how the body reacts and recovers from exercise. Work within your health limits and just keep doing it. |
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Post by vcautokid on Sept 29, 2019 10:50:36 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by brubacca on Oct 9, 2020 15:48:31 GMT -5
I wanted to revive this thread because I was quite active in it. I've had a bit of a revelation this year and some amazing success from the revelation.
Doctors know what they are talking about. During covid lockdown I committed to eating much better. Not starving myself but truly eating well and paying attention to my calories and what I ate.
The result is 42 lbs down this year. I weigh less than I did 20 years ago and almost less then I did at the age of 22 (more than 22 years ago). I am the healthiest I have ever been.
I kept on exercising and eating well and...
I'm down just about 42 lbs, with all but 5 lbs coming off since the end of March. I have mixed weight lifting, with bike riding, with Karate (limited for covid) and elliptical. I'm down 3 shirt sizes and 2 pant sizes (although I'm almost down another).
The sarcastic ones are saying: "Good for you b@stard" or "what are you trying to sell". I'm not selling anything.
I am simply putting it out there to encourage anyone who wants to change themselves. If you were working out and frustrated make sure you are paying attention to your nutrition.
I'll be 50 next year. If you are thinking you can't do it you CAN. You CAN do it.
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Post by ttocs on Oct 14, 2020 1:35:25 GMT -5
Didn't know this thread existed till a couple days ago, thanks to brubacca reviving it. And thanks to novisnick for creating it. In 2017 I had gotten down to 10lbs above my ideal weight. Then in 2018 started gaining again, and by a few weeks ago on September 21st I had topped out at 34lbs higher than 2017. That's when I decided enough is enough. So I started eating small portions and a very limited menu. The first week I lost 3lbs eating eggs, yogurt, bananas, water, and a bad fun drink with real sugar and caffeine. I don't use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and I've curtailed my consumption of the fun drink in the last 5 years, but this is still my only vice. Second week I lost 4lbs even though I also ate a large deep dish pizza. Third week was a plateau, then tiny decrease. This week, week 4, since Monday I'm 2lbs down. So the general menu is (usually, but not always): Egg, banana and yogurt for breakfast. A portion controlled "big" meal for lunch. This week it's been leftover pot roast and noodles with carrots. Dinner is something light, eggs, or cereal, or maybe a cheese sandwich. The main idea for me is to eat what doesn't cause any discomfort, and not too much. Next up, gotta be active. I once asked the granddaughter of a 106 year old man, the oldest man I've ever known personally, what he tells people who ask about his longevity. She said he would reply very simply: "Keep moving!" |
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Post by thezone on Oct 14, 2020 6:44:10 GMT -5
Didn't know this thread existed till a couple days ago, thanks to brubacca reviving it. And thanks to novisnick for creating it. In 2017 I had gotten down to 10lbs above my ideal weight. Then in 2018 started gaining again, and by a few weeks ago on September 21st I had topped out at 34lbs higher than 2017. That's when I decided enough is enough. So I started eating small portions and a very limited menu. The first week I lost 3lbs eating eggs, yogurt, bananas, water, and a bad fun drink with real sugar and caffeine. I don't use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and I've curtailed my consumption of the fun drink in the last 5 years, but this is still my only vice. Second week I lost 4lbs even though I also ate a large deep dish pizza. Third week was a plateau, then tiny decrease. This week, week 4, since Monday I'm 2lbs down. So the general menu is (usually, but not always): Egg, banana and yogurt for breakfast. A portion controlled "big" meal for lunch. This week it's been leftover pot roast and noodles with carrots. Dinner is something light, eggs, or cereal, or maybe a cheese sandwich. The main idea for me is to eat what doesn't cause any discomfort, and not too much. Next up, gotta be active. I once asked the granddaughter of a 106 year old man, the oldest man I've ever known personally, what he tells people who ask about his longevity. She said he would reply very simply: "Keep moving!" Do some weights and fast for 16 hours a day. You'll live forever. |
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Post by rbk123 on Oct 14, 2020 7:37:09 GMT -5
The more you can learn about nutrition, the better. The Western diet is the ultimate killer. Suggested readings to start with: - How Not to Die - Wheat Belly - The Omnivores Dilemma - Grain Brain Some good Ted Talks on youtube from Caldwell Esselstyn: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqKNfyUPzoUAnd his son Rip Esselstyn: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAkEYcmCCCkExercise is, as noted already, also vital. Btw, nice work Brubacca. |
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Post by gus4emo on Oct 14, 2020 17:01:08 GMT -5
I've been eating healthier for the last 6 years, when my brain tells me I'm hungry after I ate, I tell it to shut up, take vitamins, get busy around the house or in the backyard...rest the best I can since I get insomnia...but doing great....
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Post by ttocs on Oct 14, 2020 23:35:09 GMT -5
Didn't know this thread existed till a couple days ago, thanks to brubacca reviving it. And thanks to novisnick for creating it. In 2017 I had gotten down to 10lbs above my ideal weight. Then in 2018 started gaining again, and by a few weeks ago on September 21st I had topped out at 34lbs higher than 2017. That's when I decided enough is enough. So I started eating small portions and a very limited menu. The first week I lost 3lbs eating eggs, yogurt, bananas, water, and a bad fun drink with real sugar and caffeine. I don't use drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, and I've curtailed my consumption of the fun drink in the last 5 years, but this is still my only vice. Second week I lost 4lbs even though I also ate a large deep dish pizza. Third week was a plateau, then tiny decrease. This week, week 4, since Monday I'm 2lbs down. So the general menu is (usually, but not always): Egg, banana and yogurt for breakfast. A portion controlled "big" meal for lunch. This week it's been leftover pot roast and noodles with carrots. Dinner is something light, eggs, or cereal, or maybe a cheese sandwich. The main idea for me is to eat what doesn't cause any discomfort, and not too much. Next up, gotta be active. I once asked the granddaughter of a 106 year old man, the oldest man I've ever known personally, what he tells people who ask about his longevity. She said he would reply very simply: "Keep moving!" Do some weights and fast for 16 hours a day. You'll live forever. You mean, like Jack LaLane did? I watched his show for many, many years!!! |
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Post by novisnick on Oct 21, 2020 18:07:46 GMT -5
Lean & mean! 🤣  |
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Post by ttocs on Oct 21, 2020 18:22:55 GMT -5
Good goin' novisnick! I, however, have plateaued for the last week. I went to Lawry's Chicago last Wednesday with a friend, celebrating her birthday. It was great as always! Lawry's Chicago is closing at the end of the year. So I was up a pound for a few days, now down again. Net zero for the week, not too bad considering how big that prime rib was and it was gone two mornings later. But I am more active this week, which is nice. So my goal is to get back to a downward trend. |
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