Any health nuts on here?

[Jenky]

I mean like no white bread or potato chips. Of course, you get some carbs. But a veggie diet with no cheese and low fat will have you losing weight fast.

Yes, those are refined carbs. You can cut those out.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Yes, those are refined carbs. You can cut those out.

Well, that's what I mean. Also, you can cut out beans and potatoes. But really, you want to cut out refined carbs like white sugar, bread, crackers, potatoes and even beans and rice for a short bit.

If you eat fish and tomatoes, that's a good meal. Eggs and spinach. That's if you're doing protein with it. I cut most of that out when I want to lose, because adding that stuff back in is how I maintain my weight.

Plus, as others have said, start working out. Lifting won't make you lose weight. But your health will get better and you'll lose some fat in certain areas.

Sometimes I find that people who workout, eat a lot because they feel the need to after working out. So that's something to consider.

 

[CATCH17]

Are you a doctor or nutritionalist?

Nope but I know quite a bit more than your average Joe and I know you don't want low protein and fat in your diet.

There has to be a certain balance between all 3 macronutrients depending on the individual.

 

[justbob]

Guess nobody wants to let the guy know of the easiest diet plan out there.

Meth.

Come with a bunch of cool perks too.

1. Every inch of your house will be spotless.

2. You are never hungry.

3. You never have to sleep.

Its hell on teeth though and there is the rebound weight gain when you are in jail

 

[rash]

Sorry for the late response to all this feedback, but thanks everyone! I really appreciate everyone's input.

Currently, I am 5'9 and weigh around 145, so I don't need to lose a ton of weight at all (if any).

But before you guys think I'm crazy, let me just tell you that I recently had a detrimental MCL injury that has kept me from walking (much less exercising). I used to exercise daily (play soccer) prior to the injury and weighed 141; and let me just tell you that watching my weight wasn't even on my mind. I used to be very active and couldn't gain a pound regardless of how much I ate.


Since the injury, its a totally different story. I've put on roughly 4 lbs; and although I'm still healthy, I don't feel healthy adding the weight in such a short span of time. Being out for another 10 weeks, could mean an additional 20 lbs if I don't alter my diet!

Needless to say, you can claim that this should be a non-issue. I see it differently. Now that I am sidelined for such a long time, I need to know how to watch my diet before I balloon up; and since I've never done so, I am really really struggling!

Exercise used to be what got me through the day. Unfortunately I think I've unconsciously substituted the "body high" I get from exercising with eating .

 

[rkell87]

Sorry for the late response to all this feedback, but thanks everyone! I really appreciate everyone's input.

Currently, I am 5'9 and weigh around 145, so I don't need to lose a ton of weight at all (if any).

But before you guys think I'm crazy, let me just tell you that I recently had a detrimental MCL injury that has kept me from walking (much less exercising). I used to exercise daily (play soccer) prior to the injury and weighed 141; and let me just tell you that watching my weight wasn't even on my mind. I used to be very active and couldn't gain a pound regardless of how much I ate.


Since the injury, its a totally different story. I've put on roughly 4 lbs; and although I'm still healthy, I don't feel healthy adding the weight in such a short span of time. Being out for another 10 weeks, could mean an additional 20 lbs if I don't alter my diet!

Needless to say, you can claim that this should be a non-issue. I see it differently. Now that I am sidelined for such a long time, I need to know how to watch my diet before I balloon up; and since I've never done so, I am really really struggling!

Exercise used to be what got me through the day. Unfortunately I think I've unconsciously substituted the "body high" I get from exercising with eating .

that sucks bro, hope you have a speedy recovery.

at this point I think you just need to find what your optimal caloric intake should be with no activity and try to stick to that mark as best as possible. regardless you shouldn't gain weight at an exponential rate like you seem to think you will. at some point in a few pounds you should level off and your weight would only creep up if you don't get back to playing soccer and being active in 10 weeks. you will be fine but it never hurts to educate yourself about health

 

[JBS]

what is the easiest way to keep track of your calorie intake?

its incredibly easy if all you eat are foods that have labels..what if you eat out? what if you have something prepared for you? things of this nature

 

[BlueStar3398]

I did the Atkins diet a few years ago and never again. 2 days into it, I felt dizzy like I was going to pass out.

I've lost 6 lbs in the last 3 weeks by eating salad, chicken, tuna, lean beef, steamed veggies and fruit. Also, I switched from white bread to whole wheat. I drink water and coffee (with no sugar). I hate diet drinks and artificial sweeteners. They taste bitter to me. And I love Special K with red berries! Best cereal ever.

I don't have a lot of weight to lose, so it comes off slower. Men and people who have a lot of weight to lose, shed it faster.

 

[rash]

that sucks bro, hope you have a speedy recovery.

at this point I think you just need to find what your optimal caloric intake should be with no activity and try to stick to that mark as best as possible. regardless you shouldn't gain weight at an exponential rate like you seem to think you will. at some point in a few pounds you should level off and your weight would only creep up if you don't get back to playing soccer and being active in 10 weeks. you will be fine but it never hurts to educate yourself about health

Thanks for the concern. I am really bummed about the knee, and have never gone through a stretch this long of not exercising. More than anything, I think I am just praying that I don't re-injure the darn thing or cause a different part of my knee to give in. I don't have insurance and can't afford surgery if something to my ACL were to happen.

Anyways, a diet when lying in bed for over a week vs. a diet of an active athlete is not comparable. So there's no secret that I must adjust.

I think I'll be fine if I take it easy on the 2nds for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Although it is much easier said than done :...

 

[rash]

The leangains program seems effective, but I don't think it is very beneficial for soccer players.

You don't bulk when your sport requires 90 minutes of running.

Having said that, I wouldn't mind looking like that guy :laugh2:

 

[CATCH17]

The leangains program seems effective, but I don't think it is very beneficial for soccer players.

You don't bulk when your sport requires 90 minutes of running.

Having said that, I wouldn't mind looking like that guy :laugh2:

Are you able to walk?

Whenever you are able to walk you should just start lifting weights.

 

[NeonNinja]

I'm working out using the P90x system and it works well.

I mainly eat fish, chicken, lean turkey, and protein shakes.

 

[rash]

Are you able to walk?

Whenever you are able to walk you should just start lifting weights.

I can limp. Right now I'm still in the resting phase...basically in bed with my leg elevated.

I don't think I'm ready for weights yet...although I can't wait lol.

 

[rkell87]

what is the easiest way to keep track of your calorie intake?

its incredibly easy if all you eat are foods that have labels..what if you eat out? what if you have something prepared for you? things of this nature

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=119482931


this thread has a whole lot of info and counters in the first post. find one you like and fits your purposes(stay away from fit day) some you can find how many oz. of chicken and what not you are eating and it will give nutrition info. some you can go through and pick items that you always eat and save them so that you can quickly calculate everything.

if you eat out you should visit the places website and they usually have that info. if it is a local diner or what not you are just going to have to guess but after a while if you know the info on things you eat regularly it gets easier like if you know what 6oz of chicken is and 2oz of ceaser you can guess what it will be if you eat a chicken ceaser salad and so on.

if you get food prepared for you just count it as a cheat day and eat a litle lighter the next day or hit the gym a little harder

 

[WoodysGirl]

what is the easiest way to keep track of your calorie intake?

its incredibly easy if all you eat are foods that have labels..what if you eat out? what if you have something prepared for you? things of this nature

I use MyFitnessPal to track my calories.

Many restaurants have their nutritional information online. If not, there are similar foods in the database that you can use.

Sometimes I break it down as a singular item. Say I have a meal of salmon, mashed potatoes, and green beans. If I don't see it altogether in the database, I'll just add each individual item to my meal.

MFP has a huge database, tho. I've yet to actually add something that wasn't already there.

 

[Kristi]

Rash -- swimming is a good workout and it's easy on your joints and muscles. Might be something to try when your leg feels up to it.

There was a lady on The Biggest Loser with a leg injury and she could only do swimming and arm bikes for exercise, but she ended up taking home the at home prize for most weight lost.

I do a lot of exercises in bed. Situps and free weights mostly, also a good place to stretch too when it's difficult to get on the floor.

Livestrong is also a place you can track your food, exercise, etc. They have a lot of restaurants too. You have to pay for their phone app though.

 

[rash]

Rash -- swimming is a good workout and it's easy on your joints and muscles. Might be something to try when your leg feels up to it.

There was a lady on The Biggest Loser with a leg injury and she could only do swimming and arm bikes for exercise, but she ended up taking home the at home prize for most weight lost.

I do a lot of exercises in bed. Situps and free weights mostly, also a good place to stretch too when it's difficult to get on the floor.

Livestrong is also a place you can track your food, exercise, etc. They have a lot of restaurants too. You have to pay for their phone app though.

I will hit the pool once I can put a little weight on my leg...
Only problem is that the only stroke I know is the breast-stroke : and that is the WORST style for one suffering an MCL injury.

Off topic:
Kristi,
I just checked out your website and must say am very touched by your story. You are a strong woman; one of a kind!

Your sanguine outlook on life and its struggles has uplifted me.

 

[yimyammer]

No, on the supplements, but my trainer has been on me about them. I'll probably start after my quickie break from training. I just hate taking a bunch of pills. I'm already on some daily meds. So taking more pills isn't all that exciting.

FYI - I've heard it said that if you can only take one "supplement", be sure to take fish oil, you can get a container of 1000 gelcaps (1G each) at a site called TrueProtein. If you buy in bulk, you can get protein powder (unsweetened) there as well for about $5.50 per lb. Their sweetener is really strong and a $4 dollar bottle goes a LONG way

 

[yimyammer]

Rash -- swimming is a good workout and it's easy on your joints and muscles. Might be something to try when your leg feels up to it.

There was a lady on The Biggest Loser with a leg injury and she could only do swimming and arm bikes for exercise, but she ended up taking home the at home prize for most weight lost.

I do a lot of exercises in bed. Situps and free weights mostly, also a good place to stretch too when it's difficult to get on the floor.

Livestrong is also a place you can track your food, exercise, etc. They have a lot of restaurants too. You have to pay for their phone app though.

I use Livestrong, they've got a great iPhone ap that makes it easy to log your food with

 

[yimyammer]

I like to eat and I yo-yo in weight because I get in shape, lose weight and slack off thinking I've arrived.

I was recently astonished to see I had put on 20 pounds and I was shocked because it seemed like it happened in only a month or so. So I went back through my records and noticed I weighed 212 on May 1, 2011. What I thought was only a few weeks was actually 9 months. At this rate, I put on about 2.25 lbs per month or about a half a lb a week which translated into about an extra 250 calories per day. 250 calories ain't much and it's amazing to see how such a seemingly small amount can add up so quickly. It wasn't really that quick, but time flies when your having fun (ie eating and drinking everything you want without considering the consequences).

I slacked off on working out and logging my food. Had I just maintained my workout schedule, I would probably have avoided gaining any weight.

The lesson for me is to make working out a lifelong habit and if I don't log my food daily, then I at least have to do a weeky weigh in to see if I am starting to have weight creep and correct it immediatey before it gets out if control. Eating healthy and exercising has to be like brushing my teeth and is something I need to do the rest of my life, especially considering the sedentary world we live in.

Here's the lesson: Don't be like me.