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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 8, 2019 11:07:07 GMT -5
Started the gym, things are going well.. it will be easier when my wife goes back to work. Question for people who are good at this what do you do when you go over someone’s house and all they are serving is crap food I.e pizza.. I have always been the fat guy in the room and to walk in with a salad or something healthier seems like unwanted attention.. any advice ?
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 8, 2019 11:26:42 GMT -5
Started the gym, things are going well.. it will be easier when my wife goes back to work. Question for people who are good at this what do you do when you go over someone’s house and all they are serving is crap food I.e pizza.. I have always been the fat guy in the room and to walk in with a salad or something healthier seems like unwanted attention.. any advice ? For me, when I'm in diet mode, if I go to a place where people are eating junk, I just don't eat. If I'm invited for dinner that's a different thing. I would have a small amount, but not overdo it. You've got to live a little too. |
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Post by McWiggins on Jan 8, 2019 11:26:56 GMT -5
Started the gym, things are going well.. it will be easier when my wife goes back to work. Question for people who are good at this what do you do when you go over someone’s house and all they are serving is crap food I.e pizza.. I have always been the fat guy in the room and to walk in with a salad or something healthier seems like unwanted attention.. any advice ? If you are bringing a dish, there are plenty of things you can make that are healthy but dont look to be, especially if going keto. As for others, its hard to be social and healthy. If your social events are heavy, I dont know. Lighter, then at times a slice of pizza or two isnt bad provided on your own time you're doing good. Remember, even Dwayne Johnson eats pizza.  |
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Post by Darin on Jan 8, 2019 11:32:02 GMT -5
Count it as your "cheat day" and limit yourself to a couple slices. Toss the crust, too. If you do choose to bring your own healthy choice, stick by your guns and brush off any snarky remarks. Real friends will support your every move.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2019 11:35:29 GMT -5
Started the gym, things are going well.. it will be easier when my wife goes back to work. Question for people who are good at this what do you do when you go over someone’s house and all they are serving is crap food I.e pizza.. I have always been the fat guy in the room and to walk in with a salad or something healthier seems like unwanted attention.. any advice ? Explain your on a no carb diet and take your own food. Friends or family will definitely support you without getting insulted. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Jan 8, 2019 11:55:27 GMT -5
Appreciate all the support signing up for the gym today.. :-) purchaser aome cheap Bluetooth headphones from amazon and hooked up my fit bit. I’m ready to tackle this.. At the gym, it's NOT cardio. Building muscle raises metabolism, and your metabolism burns fat. I've been through all this. Trust me. You want to get a simple program of compound lifts of increasing weights. Look up the app Stronglifts 5X5. I have it, have used it for about 2 years when I'm around a gym. |
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Post by Darin on Jan 8, 2019 12:33:43 GMT -5
Thanks to this conversation, I'm dusting off the Ole Bowflex today! 👍👍
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Post by toshtego on Jan 8, 2019 12:38:18 GMT -5
Potatoes are worse than pouring white sugar in your mouth and rice is not far behind. I think it helps if you only eat grains that take forever to cook. No instant oatmeal or minute rice that kind of stuff. If you must have bread make sure it is worth it like from a bakery and not from a plastic bag. A lot of things that say sugar free still trick your body into making insulin and storing fat. One free day a week makes a diet tolerable. Good Luck. Potatoes are fattening. I say that after two meals of Bob Evans' Mash. French Fries are the enemy. Potato Chips, also. I cannot go without some carbs. So, one slice of good quality whole wheat bread in a sandwich. Oat groats for porridge. Rice and pasta are very rare, maybe once a month or two. For me, I am more successful if I cut way down rather than eliminate carb rich foods. That probably defeats the benefits of the keto plan but it is what I can manage. Am I losing weight? Not much. It is more of a long term lifestyle change than a weight loss plan. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 8, 2019 13:01:42 GMT -5
I have cut my carbs by about 60% along with reducing overall calories. We still eat French fries, but we split a small order 3 ways once a week. Made frozen fries the other night but just ate small portions. I only eat the Delightful 45 calorie whole grain bread. Lots of meat and even more vegetables. I didn't eat enough yesterday and I had to grab a cup of grapefruit slices to get rid of the shakes.
This morning I weighed 248!
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Post by toshtego on Jan 8, 2019 13:54:24 GMT -5
I have cut my carbs by about 60% along with reducing overall calories. We still eat French fries, but we split a small order 3 ways once a week. Made frozen fries the other night but just ate small portions. I only eat the Delightful 45 calorie whole grain bread. Lots of meat and even more vegetables. I didn't eat enough yesterday and I had to grab a cup of grapefruit slices to get rid of the shakes. This morning I weighed 248! Congratulations on exiting "The 1/8 Ton Club". |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 8, 2019 15:39:14 GMT -5
I've found that cutting dairy and wheat products drastically reduce my weight. No bread, no buns or cakes, minimal milk, cheese etc. That makes a ton of difference without needed to cut back on much of the other stuff.
Again, it's the same thing over again...whatever works for you.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 8, 2019 16:29:07 GMT -5
 Work partner 64 oz |
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 8, 2019 16:36:18 GMT -5
Appreciate all the support signing up for the gym today.. :-) purchaser aome cheap Bluetooth headphones from amazon and hooked up my fit bit. I’m ready to tackle this.. At the gym, it's NOT cardio. Building muscle raises metabolism, and your metabolism burns fat. I've been through all this. Trust me. You want to get a simple program of compound lifts of increasing weights. Look up the app Stronglifts 5X5. I have it, have used it for about 2 years when I'm around a gym. I agree I am doing a mix of start off cardio the weight trainning. 5 days a week |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 8, 2019 16:38:10 GMT -5
Anyone ever found a Gym that charges by the visit?..I haven't. If you have some ran by your local municipality, I would think you can pay per visit... check your local parks and rec... I am sure that senior citizen discounts would also be available. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 8, 2019 16:48:44 GMT -5
I am pretty fortunate in that I have no high BP, diabetic issues, and having a metabolism that doesn’t stack the pounds. I maintain 195-200 pounds consistently on a 6’1 frame... it wouldn’t hurt me to lose 10-15 pounds.
I never workout, but climbing in and out of the truck, moving freight, and sometimes I will work a few hours on the dock keeps me flexible, and in better shape than most guys my age. A soda now and again is a nice change, but one can is enough...the big plastic 2 liter bottles always go flat at the hacienda while still 3/4 full or more.
Genetics really plays a big role...in that, I am fortunate.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 11, 2019 8:26:57 GMT -5
Second weigh in 334.4. Has been rough but looking forward to feeling better everyday.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 11, 2019 12:00:00 GMT -5
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 19, 2019 16:37:47 GMT -5
332.6 body is extremely sore taking today off. Just cardio tomorrow and back to weight training Monday
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2019 17:04:21 GMT -5
332.6 body is extremely sore taking today off. Just cardio tomorrow and back to weight training Monday Ben, glad all is going well. I was just about to PM you and ask if all was okay. A new baby will really keep you busy. Have a great night and a much better Sunday 👌👍👍 |
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Post by kxg on Jan 19, 2019 17:48:28 GMT -5
Stay the course Ben, you are doing great.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 19, 2019 19:46:37 GMT -5
332.6 body is extremely sore taking today off. Just cardio tomorrow and back to weight training Monday Ben, glad all is going well. I was just about to PM you and ask if all was okay. A new baby will really keep you busy. Have a great night and a much better Sunday 👌👍👍 Between the 330am feeding 5am gym then home to help out with my 3yr old life has been pretty crazy. I’m trying to work some overtime to make ends meet. Life’s challenging but it can keep feeding me to make me a better man. Good times are coming .. 😀 |
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 27, 2019 10:59:27 GMT -5
No change this week , face looks thinner , feeling better. Knee is acting up ice and Advil keep me going.. nasty day in Florida today good day for cleaning guns and pipes.. happy Sunday folks
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Jan 27, 2019 11:21:42 GMT -5
At the gym, it's NOT cardio. Building muscle raises metabolism, and your metabolism burns fat. I've been through all this. Trust me. You want to get a simple program of compound lifts of increasing weights. Look up the app Stronglifts 5X5. I have it, have used it for about 2 years when I'm around a gym. I agree I am doing a mix of start off cardio the weight trainning. 5 days a week Don't kill yourself early on. Start slowly and add extra days, as it becomes habit. If you go too hard-core too early, you will burn out. Start with three days for a while. Then, as it becomes habit, add a fourth day. Try that for a while, and then add a fifth day. If it becomes too much for your life, back off a day. If you start at five, it is easier for you to throw in the whole towel. Work that three day back stop into your life FIRST. Learn how to structure your life around those three days FIRST. Then, it will always be the minimum. This is how I was taught by a trainer years ago, and it is what I have done for years. PLEASE try this if you want long term success. Learn from failures of others, and not necessarily their successes. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Jan 27, 2019 11:22:25 GMT -5
No change this week , face looks thinner , feeling better. Knee is acting up ice and Advil keep me going.. nasty day in Florida today good day for cleaning guns and pipes.. happy Sunday folks ...and a gun man? Hell, ask me whatever gym advice you need now! |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Jan 27, 2019 11:23:00 GMT -5
No change this week , face looks thinner , feeling better. Knee is acting up ice and Advil keep me going.. nasty day in Florida today good day for cleaning guns and pipes.. happy Sunday folks Also, update your profile pic!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2019 11:47:30 GMT -5
Ben, hope you and the family are doing well. Have a great Sunday 👌👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 27, 2019 13:01:37 GMT -5
Some weeks are like that, buddy. You're heading in the right direction.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jan 27, 2019 13:19:53 GMT -5
If you're new to lifting and sore, you can dramatically speed up the recovery process by having your girl give you a good massage. Get that acid out of your muscle tissue.
Good luck achieving your goals.
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Jan 27, 2019 15:38:01 GMT -5
If you're new to lifting and sore, you can dramatically speed up the recovery process by having your girl give you a good massage. Get that acid out of your muscle tissue. Good luck achieving your goals. I’m lucky to get a minute of her time right now, but yes completely sore and , when the baby isn’t going wild I do get my time.. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jan 27, 2019 15:51:51 GMT -5
If you're new to lifting and sore, you can dramatically speed up the recovery process by having your girl give you a good massage. Get that acid out of your muscle tissue. Good luck achieving your goals. I’m lucky to get a minute of her time right now, but yes completely sore and , when the baby isn’t going wild I do get my time..
The first time I hit the gym I couldn't straighten my arms for a few days. Within hours of that massage, I was ready to get back at it. haha It's really bad at first, when you're making all those virgin tears. If you keep at it, you will start to miss that feeling after a few moths because it will never be as intense as the beginning.
Bananas can also help prevent that acid buildup.
Full extent of my knowledge... I just lifted like crazy for a two year period because I wanted to wrestle in a couple matches for fun. (Randy Savage wrestling, not crawling on a mat wrestling) haha
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