Gary Whitta
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I now fit into my size 36 jeans that I haven't been able to wear in years
Tashi0106 said:You guys ever hear of the Body Bug? Anyone have experience with one?
dope4goldrope said:Found another picture I took when I was 18 (I know because that's the GTA4 map behind me) for a people index in another community. Bottom is one I snapped on a cheap webcam just because I happened to be in the same room.
Down from 250 to ~180-183 since February. (Really been up and down the past week)
Gary Whitta said:I now fit into my size 36 jeans that I haven't been able to wear in years
Zefah said:Holy shit, 70ish pounds in 5 months is insane! Congratulations, man!
What have you been doing to lose all that weight? How low are you aiming for?
dope4goldrope said:I've been running 1.5 mile daily, replaced juice and soda with water, watching carbs, and practicing some portion control. Outside of that, nothing special really. No supplements, special diets, or regiments. I've only just really started getting into weight training these past 2 weeks. I've also recently taken to escalating my 1.5 mile runs to 3 miles.
I'm 6'2", I plan on dropping to 170-175.
duk said:what do u guys recommend for gaining weight? not fat, but lean mass?
duk said:what do u guys recommend for gaining weight? not fat, but lean mass?
I still have about three slices per day. However, the bread I eat is whole wheat and oat (9g carb, 2g fiber, 2g sugar). Quite a bit different from Wonderbread (13g carb, 1g fiber, 2g sugar), and of course using white flour. Even the 'good for you' whole wheat I used to have was the same as Wonderbread except one more gram of fiber.Dommel said:And as far as I understand, bread in any shape or form is a no go?
Dommel said:Lunch however is my big problem at the moment. I'm used to having a sandwich for lunch, nothing special just ham/cheese + veggies on brown bread (no mayo or sauce). It's very difficult to find a good and filling substitute for this, especially during the weekdays when I'm at work and usually have to eat on the go cause I'm on the road a lot.
Schlep said:I still have about three slices per day. However, the bread I eat is whole wheat and oat (9g carb, 2g fiber, 2g sugar). Quite a bit different from Wonderbread (13g carb, 1g fiber, 2g sugar), and of course using white flour. Even the 'good for you' whole wheat I used to have was the same as Wonderbread except one more gram of fiber.
I would help you on the substitutions, but I work from home. Only things I can think of are I'll get a burger on a wheat bun sometimes (no fries, ketchup, etc), or a bowl at Chipotle without the rice.
I want your sausage inside me.Gary Whitta said:Latest progress pic at 206lbs, taken today at a July 4th BBQ at which the meat-eating was unlimited!
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That's a Dakota prairie buffalo sausage, perhaps the tastiest sausage I've ever eaten. NOM.
It's from Sprouts: "Organic Wheat & Oats". Sprouts is only in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and California, but I'm sure places like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Central Market, etc carry something similar if there's not one near you. Kinda pricey at $3.99 a loaf, but since it's the only grain I really eat, I don't mind. The loaf always gets finished.fadetoblack said:What brand of bread is that? That's pretty good compared to what I've seen round these parts.
Congrats. That looks great; reminds me of home. Hard to get buffalo in Texas.Gary Whitta said:Latest progress pic at 206lbs, taken today at a July 4th BBQ at which the meat-eating was unlimited!
That's a Dakota prairie buffalo sausage, perhaps the tastiest sausage I've ever eaten. NOM.
Gary Whitta said:Latest progress pic at 206lbs, taken today at a July 4th BBQ at which the meat-eating was unlimited!
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That's a Dakota prairie buffalo sausage, perhaps the tastiest sausage I've ever eaten. NOM.
Can you not find any bread without added sugar? Is that 2g of sugar added sugar as an ingredient?Schlep said:It's from Sprouts: "Organic Wheat & Oats". Sprouts is only in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, and California, but I'm sure places like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Central Market, etc carry something similar. Kinda pricey at $3.99 a loaf, but since it's the only grain I really eat, I don't mind. The loaf always gets finished.
In case you're interested, here are the ingredients:
100% Whole Grain Organic Wheat Flour, Water, Organic Honey, Organic Cracked Wheat, Organic Oats, Organic Soy Oil (oh well), Organic Cultured Wheat Flour, Organic Vinegar, Sea Salt, Yeast, Natural Enzymes.
When I was at the store today buying some more, I did notice some bread that advertised using no wheat flour at all. 28g carb per slice, lol.
The 2g is from the honey. I've never found a sugar free bread that doesn't contain maltitol outside of a rye or sourdough. Rye is usually 1g unless it's especially sour. I'll do rye from time to time, but I don't worry too much about it.elrechazao said:Can you not find any bread without added sugar? Is that 2g of sugar added sugar as an ingredient?
Was it delicious? Then yesharSon said:I started my low-carb diet today, my day consisted of:
Breakfast:
2 Eggs, 2 thick bacon slices and 3 sausage links
Lunch:
Egg Salad w/ regular mayo (3 eggs) and a serving of Zucchini
Dinner:
Rib Eye Steak on the grill, basic seasoning.
Salad w/ cucumbers, grape tomatoes, avacado, cheese and a dressing from Trader Joes with 2-3 carbs/0 sugar per serving.
And nothing but water through out the entire day.
Is that alright?
harSon said:I started my low-carb diet today, my day consisted of:
Breakfast:
2 Eggs, 2 thick bacon slices and 3 sausage links
Lunch:
Egg Salad w/ regular mayo (3 eggs) and a serving of Zucchini
Dinner:
Rib Eye Steak on the grill, basic seasoning.
Salad w/ cucumbers, grape tomatoes, avacado, cheese and a dressing from Trader Joes with 2-3 carbs/0 sugar per serving.
And nothing but water through out the entire day.
Is that alright?
ipukespiders said:If you are on the road, are you able to pack a lunch in a cooler with an ice pack in it? You can then take along lots of different things that will stay cool for hours. Leftovers are good.
Some ideas:
Cottage cheese
Cut up some beef/chicken, throw it in a tupperware container with some lettuce and tomato
Boiled eggs
Tuna and mayo
Nuts and seeds
Peanut butter and a spoon
Sliced ham/turkey, sliced (real) cheese, mayo, lettuce, rolled up and make it fancy with a toothpick holding it together.
Cheese strings
Beef jerky, smoked salmon
Container of small amount of berries with whipped heavy cream on them
Veggies and ranch dip
Unless there is an emergency, I can't see why anyone would plan to eat out every day for lunch.
Achtius said:Is it really okay to eat 2 eggs per day, everyday and not worry about cholesterol?
I eat from 6-10 per day and I have a fantastic lipid profile.Achtius said:Is it really okay to eat 2 eggs per day, everyday and not worry about cholesterol?
Beef in all its forms, fish of all kinds, including tuna and sardines, etc. Eat lots of leafy greens and broccoli. Nuts, like almonds and walnuts. Easier to think about what you can't eat, and then eat everything else that's not thatMr. Serious Business said:Just wanted to share that this was my absolute favorite thread on GAF back when I was lurking. The great advice and pictures here inspired me to lose 20 pounds. It wasn't a dramatic transformation, but I'm the skinniest I've been since my middle school growth spurt.
Anyways, I'm doing low carb, and what should I be eating most of the time? I've basically been living off of chicken, omelets, and blueberries. I want to branch out and have more variety in my diet.
AceBandage said:Depends....
Are you not overweight? Do you exercise regularly? Do you eat mostly good foods?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you're fine.
Yes, eggs are high in cholesterol. However, cholesterol is NOT inherently bad. And in fact, eggs are high in nutrients and protein that far outweigh any negatives of the cholesterol.
elrechazao said:I eat from 6-10 per day and I have a fantastic lipid profile.
Achtius said:Is it really okay to eat 2 eggs per day, everyday and not worry about cholesterol?
Eggs have always been one of my favorite foods, and I eat usually 4-5 for breakfast, and often take hardboiled eggs for lunch for convenience and deliciousness. I've been eating this many eggs for about 2 years now and like them as much as ever.Achtius said:Yes to all three, so I guess I am alright. Definitely have few pounds to lose, but I don't think I am too overweight.
Don't you get tired of them. I don't think I can eat the same thing everyday even if it taste really good.
SniperViper said:Hello everyone! My first post on neogaf
Is eating a lot of canned salmon ok? I am on a tight budget and don't want to waste a lot of money on food. I mean I won't get mercury poisoning or something right?
I wish I could eat eggs but I have noticed I get brain fog after eating them
Achtius said:Is it really okay to eat 2 eggs per day, everyday and not worry about cholesterol?
ipukespiders said:Personally, I limit canned fish to 1 can a day max.
If money is tight, there are other cheap foods like chicken legs, and ground beef which are good protein/fat sources (and taste good).
SniperViper said:Dang that sucks! I thought I had finally found a cheap source of good protein since milk doesn't work for me (lactose intolerant). Can't eat eggs, canned fish or milk...great
ipukespiders said:Hang on a sec. I didn't say you can't eat canned fish. I just said I limit it to a max of 1 can per day.
The chicken legs and ground beef are cheap sources of excellent protein that taste great, and the ground beef I find especially versatile - fry it up with a variety of veggies.
Does lactose intolerant mean cheese is also out? Cottage cheese and cheddar are a big part of my diet.
SniperViper said:oh ok...guess I will try out ground beef & chicken legs. BTW I can eat cheese and yogurt but I don't like cottage cheese. I think greek yogurt is better
What do you think of chicken breast? Especially those from chickens with a wheat diet?
K2Valor said:Of course they are reducing carbohydrate intake, the majority of the (modern) American diet is 99% carbohydrates. But you guys wish to start an inquisition against all carbohydrates, which is ridiculous.
Fats, proteins - they are super important. You CAN eat carbohydrates and lose weight - and why not? It's a delicious food group.
SniperViper said:What do you think of chicken breast? Especially those from chickens with a wheat diet?
One small advantage I have found while being stuck in ND for the time being is that amazing sausage and meat is never in short supply.Gary Whitta said:That's a Dakota prairie buffalo sausage, perhaps the tastiest sausage I've ever eaten. NOM.
K2Valor said:why are you concerned about the diet of the chicken? chicken breast is an amazing source of protein
It's not a civil war in the diet community. Perfectly sane people can recognize that low-carb and low-fat are not in contention. Both work perfectly fine.Eteric Rice said:I think once you're down to your ideal weight, you can have some carbs again. But at that point, you realize that carbs are the problem, so you'll probably only eat one piece of bread instead of two. Or, you'll eat less pasta and more meatballs.
Right now it's basically a civil war in the diet community. For a long time, Doctor Atkins was looked at as a kook, but now that science is backing him up, it's going to take a lot of arguing and what not to settle the issue.
It's the same as when Darwin said that we had evolved instead of being made from clay. A lot of people fought him on it, but many were eventually convinced.
ipukespiders said:Free run, pasture, free range whatever. If it's cold/wet outside, the chickens might not venture out to eat the grass that may be provided. Growing up, we fed our chickens table scraps, bagged feed, and these also had access to grass in their large pen. I've seen them eat a dead friend too (well, discovered after the fact).
Low fat doesn't really work though, but other than that, yeah. It's also terribly unhealthy.K2Valor said:It's not a civil war in the diet community. Perfectly sane people can recognize that low-carb and low-fat are not in contention. Both work perfectly fine.
Maybe it doesn't for you. Maybe you prefer low-carb. That's totally cool.elrechazao said:Low fat doesn't really work though, but other than that, yeah.