I started Atkins today

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I did atkins for a few months. I lost 30 lbs. Then I quit, and gained it all back.

inspirational...thanks.

[bobbything]

I did atkins for a few months. I lost 30 lbs. Then I quit, and gained it all back.

The exact same thing happened to my dad. I tried to warn him. He's now on the Weight Watchers program for the better part of 2 years. He exercises regularly and hasn't gained a pound back.

The problem is that people want to lose weight so quickly. But, in order to sustain it, you have to exercise and/or manage your fat/carb/calorie intake as well.

A combination diet, with a strict exercise program, is sure to do wonders. Plus, you'll have more energy which makes you feel much better.

[Rausch]

For me it was all or nothing.

No bread, no taters, no beer, no soda (later diet coke), no beans, no mexican, no italian, no pasta...not a bite for three months. After that I'd eat small amounts of bread/beans/beer 2 or 3 days a week.

I lost 65 lbs total, and in 1 year I've put 5 back on. I need to go under 20 carbs a day again for about 2 months, come april.

Basically, it's willpower. Good luck man!

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Rausch

For me it was all or nothing.

No bread, no taters, no beer, no soda (later diet coke), no beans, no mexican, no italian, no pasta...not a bite for three months. After that I'd eat small amounts of bread/beans/beer 2 or 3 days a week.

I lost 65 lbs total, and in 1 year I've put 5 back on. I need to go under 20 carbs a day again for about 2 months, come april.

Basically, it's willpower. Good luck man!

damn....nice work....

...and thanks.

[BigRedChief]

Did the atkins. Lost 30 to 30 lbs. No beer, chips man it sucked. I was worried about the long term health risks. Quit and gianed it all back. Went to Weight Watchers and having long term success.

[Saulbadguy]

May I reccomend the South Beach diet? Its a bit more flexible, and easier to stick to.

Of course I can't stick to any diet, but this one WAS easier.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

May I reccomend the South Beach diet? Its a bit more flexible, and easier to stick to.

Of course I can't stick to any diet, but this one WAS easier.

what is it?

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by beer me

what is it?

Sort of like Atkins. Not "low carb", but eating the "right carbs". It allows 100% whole wheat bread products after the first 2 weeks.

Oh..either diet you start, READ THE ENTIRE BOOK before you do it. Don't think you can do it all without knowledge.

[Sydd]

I got up to 205 and had to do something. The wife and I did the Southbeach diet for about three months. We were not perfectly strict on it, but I did get down to 180. Since then (7 months ago) I have stayed between 180 and 185. We eat like normal for the most part, but mix in the healthier stuff about 30-40% of the time. I think one of the absolute biggest things is the diet soda. I went to all diet and I cannot drink regualr now. It is too sweet. Except for Dr. Pepper, the non-alcoholic drink of the gods.

I am confident at this point that I can stay under 185 and not eat like a friggin rabbit all the time.

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Oh..either diet you start, READ THE ENTIRE BOOK before you do it. Don't think you can do it all without knowledge.

Oh bullshit. I never read any book and did my own low carb modification about a year ago. I dropped about 30 lbs. Then I moved to KC and because I haven't been as active (no softball, volleyball, and only infrequent golf) have added about half that back. I drank beer, diet coke, and basically ate all I wanted. I hung a heavy bag in the basement recently and I'm gonna lose that other 15 lbs again.

What other methods of exercise do some of you cold weather dwellers do in the winter?

[Demonpenz]

What I would do count calories. I would be some of those smart watchers or whatever TV dinners just to make it easier to see how much I am eating. Shoot for about a 1500 calories a day with a good mix of foods. Then Walk a mile a day. I think I burn about 1500 calories a day just living and doing shit. So if I could eat 1500 calories and minus the 130 you should burn able to loose wieght. That is pretty much what i tried to do the last couple years, exept i always end out getting smashed twice a week. I was 260 nose guard in high school now I am around 215 because i discovered that I could play madden and walk on a tredmill. I always try to walk on a tredmill alittle bit while watching a movie or some sports.

[Eleazar]

There's a new diet I heard quite a buzz about lately. It's called the cochise diet. You eat salad, drink 20 glasses of water per day, mix in some evening jogging, and hire someone to move in with you that beats you into oblivion if you cheat.

[Pants]

beer me,
just start exercising a lot. At first it'll be a drag, but eventually if you fight through it, it'll become addiciting and enjoyable. Turn all that fat into muscle and become healthier. Of course start eating healthy too.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Metrolike

beer me,
just start exercising a lot. At first it'll be a drag, but eventually if you fight through it, it'll become addiciting and enjoyable. Turn all that fat into muscle and become healthier. Of course start eating healthy too.

You've obviously never been a fatass. I recommend shutting up.