****Official Weight Loss and Exercise Thread****

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mecca

What's funny is everyone I've ever known that did a low carb diet, lost weight then put it all back on.

The majority of people can't stay on that diet forever.

That is not the fault of the diet. That's the fault of the dieter and our society. Look at the shit we're surrounded by when we go to the grocery store.

There's an entire aisle dedicated to snack foods that have no value whatsoever except extra calories.

What's the #1 or 2 ingredient in most breads? High fructose corn syrup.

When you go to a restaurant, they give you portions big enough for two people. And then they offer you dessert! You don't need dessert -- do you know how many calories you just ate???

It's hard to resist, especially when these foods that provide no nutritional value to anyone except Michael Phelps also make themselves addictive.

A true low carb, high fat diet will always leave you feeling full enough that you don't want to eat more. I think a large problem with the lower carb diets is that they work, and then people get lazy and go back to their old eating habits. It's easier to grab a bag of potato chips for a snack than it is to eat healthy. That's just the nature of our society.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Silock

That is not the fault of the diet. That's the fault of the dieter and our society. Look at the shit we're surrounded by when we go to the grocery store.

There's an entire aisle dedicated to snack foods that have no value whatsoever except extra calories.

What's the #1 or 2 ingredient in most breads? High fructose corn syrup.

When you go to a restaurant, they give you portions big enough for two people. And then they offer you dessert! You don't need dessert -- do you know how many calories you just ate???

It's hard to resist, especially when these foods that provide no nutritional value to anyone except Michael Phelps also make themselves addictive.

A true low carb, high fat diet will always leave you feeling full enough that you don't want to eat more. I think a large problem with the lower carb diets is that they work, and then people get lazy and go back to their old eating habits. It's easier to grab a bag of potato chips for a snack than it is to eat healthy. That's just the nature of our society.

Well I'm addicted to soda and I have a hard time believing I'll go the rest of my life without drinking any.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Well I'm addicted to soda and I have a hard time believing I'll go the rest of my life without drinking any.

That sucks, man. I mean, if that makes you happy, then go for it. But IMO, that's such a freaking waste. Not only of money, but if I'm going to be ingesting extra calories, I'll be eating something tasty, not having empty calories of soda.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Mecca

What's funny is everyone I've ever known that did a low carb diet, lost weight then put it all back on.

The majority of people can't stay on that diet forever.

63lbs gone entering the 11th month with no cheating(besides when I was on a 2 week vacation this summer)

[Mecca]

I did a low carb diet for the week, but generally speaking I diet on Saturday but a bit not quite as strict and on Sunday I have something I enjoy, I figure that is a solid way to do it.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I did a low carb diet for the week, but generally speaking I diet on Saturday but a bit not quite as strict and on Sunday I have something I enjoy, I figure that is a solid way to do it.

It takes 6-8 days for your body to really get used to low-carb and switch over to fat-burning mode naturally.

[Mecca]

I'm not going to be on a strict watch my carb count every single day diet, because I know that will not work for me in the long term.

And give me a break I've lost 40lbs.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm not going to be on a strict watch my carb count every single day diet, because I know that will not work for me in the long term.

And give me a break I've lost 40lbs.

Not trying to be condescending. Just trying to correct misinformation. Keep losing the weight, bro. I'm happy for you.

[Mecca]

I'd rather have a Pepsi than eat something that's how good it is...

[Mecca]

I actually lost 5lbs this week doing low carb, but my body just seems to burn weight fast when I want it too...I average about 4lbs a week.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I actually lost 5lbs this week doing low carb, but my body just seems to burn weight fast when I want it too...I average about 4lbs a week.

Don't get discouraged when it slows down.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by luv

Don't get discouraged when it slows down.

It's moving along pretty well considering I'm only about 25lbs from my goal

[Mr. Laz]

If you don't buy it, you can't eat it

The diet starts at the grocery store imo. Always make sure you shop for groceries on a full stomach. Don't buy any cookies,candy,pop etc ... buy whole grain breads and pastas.

Don't buy salt, don't buy beer.


You won't have anything around to be tempted by late at night or when you are feeling weak and/or sad.

This and a little bit of exercise will go a long way imo.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Laz

If you don't buy it, you can't eat it

The diet starts at the grocery store imo. Always make sure you shop for groceries on a full stomach. Don't buy any cookies,candy,pop etc ... buy whole grain breads and pastas.

Don't buy salt, don't buy beer.


You won't have anything around to be tempted by late at night or when you are feeling weak and/or sad.

This and a little bit of exercise will go a long way imo.

Can I buy beer on the weekend if I promise to exercise more during the week?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by luv

Can I buy beer on the weekend if I promise to exercise more during the week?

It'd be better if you drunk nothing but water. Choices.