guys i need some help to loose some weight

[Sumthinwicked]

lol weird asking here right??? the answer put down the hohos and paintball more... well with my schedual and me being a dad and 32 im 240 and 5ft thats to damn big... i basically stay the same size but i can go up or down 20 lbs in a month easily if i dont watch it. i tryed atkins for 2 weeks lost 35 lbs no lie hense why im thinking of doing that again... meat and cheese for 2 weeks boyea says the fat guy and i kept it off for about 3 months then slowly it came back damn carbs.... LOL xmas and stress im screwed i really want to lose the weight any ideas guys ??? im moving so my diet will change when i can cook and freeze dinners for work maybe that will help ill be living on a lake so lots of swimming and running for me in the summer but i want to start now any ideas and no smart replies but serious answers please thankx keep it clean

[Will Wood]

I'd say you should start going to school with your kids before you try to loose weight.

[DevilMan]

Reduce how much you put on your plate each meal, and drink a large glass of water before each meal.

I've been the same size/weight since I was 18 give or take 20 lbs.

I don't eat healthy, but I don't eat much either...

Good luck,

DM

[Sumthinwicked]

i have been trying to add water to my diet alot actually but ill try that i heard it works well

[maniacmechanic]

Reduce how much you put on your plate each meal, and drink a large glass of water before each meal.

I've been the same size/weight since I was 18 give or take 20 lbs.

I don't eat healthy, but I don't eat much either...

Good luck,

DM

What would you know about losing weight , if either of us lost 20lbs they would be calling us scrauney

Wicked , good luck , from what I understand , getting rid of the weight is usually not the problem , it's staying rid of it

[Sumthinwicked]

yea i think its water weight to be honest i eat alot of salt i think cutting back will help alot

[behemoth]

drink nothing but water.
eat more salads, vegetables, grilled chicken, etc.
could try meal replacement shakes. to replace breakfast and lunch. Then eat a light dinner.

do atleast 30mins of cardio a day.

pushups when you wake up, and before bed.

You'll be amazed at what you lose doing those few easy things.

[Sumthinwicked]

exercise and pushups bleh ....... wheres my lipho when i need it

[Butros]

I'd say you should start going to school with your kids before you try to loose weight.

School for what spelling and grammar?

[Sumthinwicked]

Tek Skol

[going_home]

LOL xmas and stress im screwed

Remember kids......






But seriously.
Dont eat any fried foods.
Eat more nuts, raw fruits and vegetables.
(or go to Harbor Freight and get a cheap dehydrator and make dried fruit and stuff, its yummy as snacks)
Drink at least 8 glasses or bottled waters a day.
Dont eat anything for at least 3 hours before bed.

I'm trying to do all those myself (and lose weight), the last one is the tough one for me.
I never know when I'm going to bed till ..... well I go to bed.

[Sumthinwicked]

Lol

[MoeMag]

What I do...

Leave half of whats on your plate for later.
(dont use it as a snack for another meal later)

Beer basically is a pound in a glass.

and I really second the don't eat before bed. That just makes ya feel all sorts of better anyways. Make lunch your "main" meal.

I'm 6'4'' 180. Been there for years.

Oh yeah... cardio. They do have indoor gyms with treadmills infront of TV's. I can rock that out for at least 4 miles a day.

[Smoothice]

Learn what a proper portion is. You would be amazed!

If you drink soda... Stop!

Drink a glass of water before dinner. It will make you feel full faster.

Eat slowly. Take a bite then put down your fork/spoon/sandwhich in between bites. Completely chew your food before taking the next bite.

Get some exercise. Doing a few reps is useless. You need to have an elevated heart rate. I'll ask for how long. My wide is an RD and deals with this every single day.

Watch the biggest loser. You will learn a lot and see people a lot worse off then you can do it.

[TwilightG]

Sorry if I'm repeating what's already been said...

Junk food, soda, and (unfortunately) alcohol all gotta go
Drink lots of water

Nothing fried.

Try to avoid refined sugars.
No white bread or anything made with white flour. Try to use 100% whole wheat bread or multigrain. Be sure to read the labels too! A lot of "healthy" breads still contain high fructose corn syrup and can be over 100 cals/slice.
Whole grains, oats, and nuts (walnuts and almonds are top choice) - they will help to keep you fuller longer plus a nice boost in fiber and the nuts have healthy fats
Sweet potatoes in place of white potatoes. Full of fiber and vitamins.

Lots of vegetables. Corn is usesless.
More fruits, but not too much either. Avoid juices. Eat the fruit instead.

More lean protein. Chicken, lean beef, fish (salmon is awesome for you, even though it's high in fat) If you don't mind it, cottage cheese is awesome (although high in sodium) Avoid any with fruit mixed in though.

Avoid sauces and heavy dressings. Too many are made with cream or bad oils. Olive oil is good for you.

Avoid processed foods. American cheese, margarine.. that stuff should be banned from existence.

Also, eat many small 'meals' throughout the day. A meal doesn't have to be big. You generally want to eat something about every 2-3 hours for a total of 6 meals.
This will help to prevent you from starving and actually boost your metabolism.

Exercise! Cardio is a pita, but a necessity. Do lots of simple things like parking farther away from an entrance, taking stairs instead of elevators, anything to keep moving.

If you have access to a gym, use it. You don't need to be a weightlifter, just keep your muscles stimulated.

Lastly (and I need to take my own advice), you need quality sleep. It's so overlooked. If you drink a lot of caffeine, cut back. Maybe eventually cut it out. It makes you retain water and it keeps you awake.

I'm no expert.. I've just been through trial and error for a long time. Feel free to send me a PM too.