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Weight Loss Before/After Thread! (with pics)
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Wiktor
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All that bacon talk made me hungry, but to my surprise I couldn't find any bacon in three big shops I've visited yesterday. It took some googling to realize that here in Poland "bacon" (or "bekon" in polish )doesn't actually mean the same thing as in english language. Instead here only the lean variants are called like that. What dominates on the market is "boczek", which is our word for streaky bacon 
I was so confused I just got kangaroo steak instead. Yep, in Poland, a country in a middle of Europe it was easier to get kangaroo meat than bacon
I was so confused I just got kangaroo steak instead. Yep, in Poland, a country in a middle of Europe it was easier to get kangaroo meat than bacon
Lately I've been considering easing off the low-carb, going back to a bog standard diet where I can actually go back to eating corner stone of Danish food. I'm honestly getting bored with the diet purely because of the food and I'm just not the kind of guy that starts baking and whipping together all sorts of exotic stuff you have to go all the way to the back of the store to get that usually just ends up nasty any ways. I just want some rye bread, plenty of fruits and the occasional sugar boost.
I did the low-carb because that's the easiest way to lose weight if you aren't really exercising, as the body just seems to shed weight constantly even without exercise but I just feel now, with daily biking and the exercise bike af dinner, I do have enough sustainable burning of fat to maintain a regular diet. ( Keeping it healthy of course )
Plus my stomach is killing me. I'm constipated all the time and my stomach does feel a bit off, even with fiber supplements, the occasional rye bread and lots of veggies now in smoothie form, still no-go.
Not set in stone yet but I'm thinking of slowly increasing my carb intake - IF I was to do this, anything else I need to be aware of except a bit of weight gain perhaps but how to get out of it properly?
I did the low-carb because that's the easiest way to lose weight if you aren't really exercising, as the body just seems to shed weight constantly even without exercise but I just feel now, with daily biking and the exercise bike af dinner, I do have enough sustainable burning of fat to maintain a regular diet. ( Keeping it healthy of course )
Plus my stomach is killing me. I'm constipated all the time and my stomach does feel a bit off, even with fiber supplements, the occasional rye bread and lots of veggies now in smoothie form, still no-go.
Not set in stone yet but I'm thinking of slowly increasing my carb intake - IF I was to do this, anything else I need to be aware of except a bit of weight gain perhaps but how to get out of it properly?
perryfarrell
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dmshaposv said:
do you mean apricots? almonds aren't fruit...
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Deleted member 17706
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Sethos said:
As long as you realize that processed sugars and grains are bad for your health for more reasons than just overweight problems, go for it. Just know what you're eating.
bengraven
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I have a serious issue.
For the last few months, as I've gained weight, I have no energy. Eat at regular times? Feel lethargic. Don't eat? Feel lethargic. No matter what. I want to start losing weight, but I just have no energy to do anything. Even drinking caffeine I start to yawn at 2pm in the afternoon.
I get 8 hours of sleep.
Anyone recommend a multivitamin or suppliment I should take before I become the next person who lives their lives in a bed at half a ton?
For the last few months, as I've gained weight, I have no energy. Eat at regular times? Feel lethargic. Don't eat? Feel lethargic. No matter what. I want to start losing weight, but I just have no energy to do anything. Even drinking caffeine I start to yawn at 2pm in the afternoon.
I get 8 hours of sleep.
Anyone recommend a multivitamin or suppliment I should take before I become the next person who lives their lives in a bed at half a ton?
Admiral Bone to Pick
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bengraven said:
You might be getting 8 hours of sleep, but maybe it's not good sleep. Do you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed, or do you struggle to get out of bed (and/or have tired eyes, groggy feeling, etc.)? I can almost guarantee you that taking a multivitamin won't do anything for your energy level. Also, exercising is really important, even if you feel like you're too tired to do it.
Recently been working out on a regular basis after work and eating better, i.e. instead of getting a hamburger on my lunch at work, I've been buying a bag of salad every couple of days and eating apples on my lunches instead of french fries. Also ride to and from work every day, hoping to see some loss here in a couple of weeks, I feel skinnier though. Also starting weight is over 300 lbs. my scale always says Err when I get on it, so I know I am over 300.
Discovered beef jerky today. Man has this stuff gotten tasty since I'd last eaten it (the 1980s!). It was "Jack Link's Beef Jerky with Prime Rib Seasoning".
Now, this stuff is loaded with salt, but wow is it good. As I'm only on week 6-7 of this diet and torpedoing pounds (25 so far; started 297, currently at 272), I may just use it for a semi-regular snack until I've gotten closer to my maintain weight.
Now, this stuff is loaded with salt, but wow is it good. As I'm only on week 6-7 of this diet and torpedoing pounds (25 so far; started 297, currently at 272), I may just use it for a semi-regular snack until I've gotten closer to my maintain weight.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
bengraven said:
Exercise.
Seriously.... the only thing that gets you off the slippery slope. Doesn't come in a bottle. That's the hard truth of it brother.
If you're really out of shape, the first week or two with suck major balls. Push through it and you'll see results. You'll have more energy straightaway. I recommend cardio every day and pushups/pullups. Once you're feeling better you can start whatever program you want, or just keep it basic. But you have to keep your body doing something. The more you do, the easier it gets.
Evolved1 said:
I'd second this but there could be other issues as well. Start with exercise for a couple of weeks and you should hopefully get a raise in energy levels fairly quickly. If that doesn't work, consult your doctor. If the weight gain is unusual for you, there may be a hormonal issue (insulin, thyroid, etc). If you've just been pigging out on Doritos and Coke, then that will explain it. If you're heavier than you've been before you could also be suffering from sleep apnea. Do you snore? As Mr. Serious Business asked, are you waking up tired?
In regards to exercise, for simplicity, do cardio, even walking. Do it until you're breathing and pulse rate are raised significantly but not so much that you're gasping for air. Do it for at least 20 minutes to start, but work to lift it to 40 minutes. If you're really out of shape you may get really sore and require a rest day.
Drink a shit load of water - learn the art of chugging a glass every time you're near the kitchen. Too many people are walking around partially dehydrated.
(edit) Also, eat plenty of veg, and make sure your carbs are of the low glycemic index kind (fruit, veg, etc) and cut out most highly processed varieties and especially cut out sugars (glucose, fructose) unless they're found in reasonable quantities in fruit (not fruit juice). If you're gonna do bread, find the healthiest kind and don't over do it. Don't be afraid of getting a lot of your daily calories from fat.
Also, watch Fat Head - it's interesting if nothing else.
Domino Theory
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bengraven said:
Sounds like you could be Vitamin D deficient. My mother had the same symptoms (plus a few others) and once she found out she was heavily Vitamin D deficient, she started taking them and now has all the energy in the world.
Domino Theory
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Sethos said:
Eh, I was on the pork rind bandwagon a month ago until I found out that they're fried (most likely in vegetable oil) so I ditched them.
Domino Theory
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dejay said:
She had a blood test done that showed her Vitamin D level at 16 when the minimum is supposed to be 30 so they prescribed her a heavy dose of Vitamin D for three months. Now she just takes a smaller dose, but every day. I make her take fish oil.
Sethos said:Not all of them
What brand do you buy that doesn't fry them?
Domino Theory said:
It's not about whether they fry them or not, it's what they fry 'em in.
dejay said:
Yeah, my grandparents were exactly the same when I was a kid. Then they changed as media and doctors fed them a load of rubbish - Now they think eggs are the devil incarnated and they eat margarine with extra Omega-6 to lower cholesterol.
It makes me sad.
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Sethos said:
There isn't a single "low-carb diet". Either way, you really should look into partially hydrogenated oils. You may not have to worry about your weight snacking on mass-produced pre-packaged pork rinds, but you'll have to worry about all manner of other health issues down the road.
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Deleted member 17706
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Sethos said:Yeah, I'll gladly take that.
I'm in it for the weight loss, not my health down the road - That would be going to shit either way
I'll never understand how people can be so happily self-destructive. It's your body, I suppose.
Personally, I'd rather be fit and healthy and enjoy a long and mostly sickness-free life. Any happiness garnered from junk food is fleeting and soon turns to regret when my body starts feeling the effects. Just not worth it, in my opinion.
Zefah said:
Yes, because a bit of unhealthy oil once every full moon is going to make me destroy my body. Plus I'd still probably be a damn side my healthy than being fat and eating all sorts of crap and still be more healthy than most people who live off a ton of pre-processed crap.
I want to lose weight, I don't need to go all fidgety and bitchy over everything that isn't super healthy.
ipukespiders
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That does it you two.
I'm calling security.
I'm calling security.
Price Dalton
Member
bengraven said:
You should get a full thyroid panel done. Sounds like hypothyroid.
Jamesfrom818
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Fuck the world. Protein style Double Doubles are awesome.
ipukespiders
Member
Jamesfrom818 said:
That would make a great tag line for a porn movie. I'd watch it.
Sethos said:
Exactly how I feel, and how I take it.
I still eat crap, although less of it and not some specific things. If I had to eat healthily and control portions, and exercise, I couldn't or at the least wouldn't do it.
As you say, I'm gonna do what it takes to get my weight off. That's what's important in the long run to me, now.
talisayNon
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lol my diet right now consists of halal/chipotle/and bbq spare ribs.
ipukespiders
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I thought this was kinda interesting. This guy has hit his maintenance weight, and this is his plan for keeping at it. This isn't for everyone, but a few guys on here have expressed wanting to eat some treats, but still keep the weight off.
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/maintain-lane/723280-my-maintenance-plan.html
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/maintain-lane/723280-my-maintenance-plan.html
infiniteloop
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SeanR1221 said:
needs way more fat
and calories
and less junk food.
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SeanR1221 said:
I think you'd fit in well in the BroScience thread. Eating unhealthily and overexercising seems to be in favor over there.
Are you in a rush to get down to a certain weight or something? Do you not care about your overall health and risk for injury?
Domino Theory
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ipukespiders said:
Heh, I do something a tad similar, but on a bi-weekly to monthly basis. After I lose a few pounds, I pick one day to go nuts with my eating, even if I end up gaining the weight back in a day because I know I"ll just be back to the weight I was before the latest weigh-in which is no problem.
I had a large (and by large, I mean LARGE) triple-meat pizza from a local pizza joint on Friday, but I incorporated Martin's Leangains approach to cheat days since I fast every day and I never actually gained weight eating that much pizza in one day. I actually lost almost half a pound for that week. <3 IF.
infiniteloop said:
Zefah said:
I always try to keep a positive attitude, so I'll give you both the benefit of the doubt here.
Explain why/how much more fat I need to go through a cutting phase.
What is considered junk food on my list.
Explain what is unhealthy on my list.
Explain how I over-exercised.
And lastly...
Explain how this is a health/injury (?) risk.
Domino Theory
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SeanR1221 said:
My opinion:
Cut the mayo or make your own, fat-filled mayo
Cut the turkey bacon and replace it with regular pork bacon (unless you don't have pork for religious reasons)
Cut back on the whey protein shake and replace it with more chicken and red meat
Have some veggies
Welp, since I've just about hit maintenance, I thought it was about time to share my tale of weight loss.
Basically, it all started last May/July, when I was 23. I was about 230-240 (hell, maybe even more, I didn't dare weigh myself until I started on this journey, honestly too scared) at this point (I'm about 5'7 for reference sake) and I was just supremely down in the dumps. Truly looked like shit, felt like shit, and my Father had just recently passed away.
As prove of how shitty things were, here are a few extremely unflattering pics from that time. I'm that load in red.
Umm yeah, total fatty and I'm totally embarrassed to see myself like that.
Anyway, soon after that time I stayed over at a relatives house in the Bronx, and thanks to encouragement from my cousins, I began to walk around and get around a bit more. I can't thank them enough, because it served as a jumping off point of inspiration to get my ass in gear and lose that weight. I knew I was coming to a point of no return of sorts, and made a promise to myself to soon start changing things for the better.
When I got back home, I weighed about 230, and that's when I set out to do this for real and made a commitment to get more active. So I made it a priority to get at least an hour of exercise/cardio a day, most days even more than that. I loved to play basketball, and in my HS days, I'd keep in shape by playing that daily. So that's what I did, for the most part. Not only did I lose weight, I developed a fucking good jumper too. Win-win!
I immediately had some success at it, and that initial weight came off with no problem. But I also knew my diet had to change. No more daily Pizza/Fries/Sprite and all that junk. After much searching online, I found that the LC way was definitely just right for me. I always loved Eggs (I used to pair it with rice, but I didn't miss that or bread at all), Bacon, Chicken, other Meats, Almonds, so I was set.
And after a few months of continuous struggles and work, what do you know, that diet/exercise shit fucking works. Who knew?
Those pics above were in mid-2010, and by November/December of that year, here's how I looked.
Think I'm about 140-150ish here.
And finally, a couple of weeks ago on vacation with my family. Around 130-135ish here, and that's where I'm maintaining now.
Definitely hasn't been an easy journey, but definitely not an impossible one either. I have to thank this thread, because even though I haven't posted in it much, I've lurked in it a ton and it has served as constant inspiration whenever I've stalled or become frustrated. I basically have a new lease on life now and I'm a billion times happier as a result.
Apologies if the images are too big or whatever, and hopefully some y'all can find too something from my experience. And of course, don't hesitate to ask any questions. Thanks for reading, Weightloss-GAF!
Basically, it all started last May/July, when I was 23. I was about 230-240 (hell, maybe even more, I didn't dare weigh myself until I started on this journey, honestly too scared) at this point (I'm about 5'7 for reference sake) and I was just supremely down in the dumps. Truly looked like shit, felt like shit, and my Father had just recently passed away.
As prove of how shitty things were, here are a few extremely unflattering pics from that time. I'm that load in red.
Umm yeah, total fatty and I'm totally embarrassed to see myself like that.
Anyway, soon after that time I stayed over at a relatives house in the Bronx, and thanks to encouragement from my cousins, I began to walk around and get around a bit more. I can't thank them enough, because it served as a jumping off point of inspiration to get my ass in gear and lose that weight. I knew I was coming to a point of no return of sorts, and made a promise to myself to soon start changing things for the better.
When I got back home, I weighed about 230, and that's when I set out to do this for real and made a commitment to get more active. So I made it a priority to get at least an hour of exercise/cardio a day, most days even more than that. I loved to play basketball, and in my HS days, I'd keep in shape by playing that daily. So that's what I did, for the most part. Not only did I lose weight, I developed a fucking good jumper too. Win-win!
I immediately had some success at it, and that initial weight came off with no problem. But I also knew my diet had to change. No more daily Pizza/Fries/Sprite and all that junk. After much searching online, I found that the LC way was definitely just right for me. I always loved Eggs (I used to pair it with rice, but I didn't miss that or bread at all), Bacon, Chicken, other Meats, Almonds, so I was set.
And after a few months of continuous struggles and work, what do you know, that diet/exercise shit fucking works. Who knew?
Those pics above were in mid-2010, and by November/December of that year, here's how I looked.
Think I'm about 140-150ish here.
And finally, a couple of weeks ago on vacation with my family. Around 130-135ish here, and that's where I'm maintaining now.
Definitely hasn't been an easy journey, but definitely not an impossible one either. I have to thank this thread, because even though I haven't posted in it much, I've lurked in it a ton and it has served as constant inspiration whenever I've stalled or become frustrated. I basically have a new lease on life now and I'm a billion times happier as a result.
Apologies if the images are too big or whatever, and hopefully some y'all can find too something from my experience. And of course, don't hesitate to ask any questions. Thanks for reading, Weightloss-GAF!
K2Valor said:
5'8, 165-170 pounds? I dunno, it fluctuates, I don't focus on my weight as much as I do monthly pictures/ how my clothes fit.
Domino Theory said:
- What significant benefits will half a tbsp of fat filled mayo have?
- GF prefers the taste turkey bacon, since we split groceries, this is tricky
- For the increased fat intake, or because there is something wrong with whey.
- I did have veggies. I eat veggies every night for dinner.