Posts by miket53

I weigh myself everyday at the same time under the same conditions. It's the only way to check if you're on track with the weight loss.

Any fast food salad..(McDonald's, Wendy's,etc). Panera is not real "fast food" but you can get a healthy lunch quick. I agree with above that Subway or Quiznos are places you have complete control of what goes in the sandwich therefore can make it very healthy with wheat bread. I have found in western NY that the grocery chain, Wegmans, has a great fresh food are and deli where you can pick/create a very healthy meal cheap.

You can't be serious.     Those are legitimate answers. I don't eat that stuff.

When I started getting serious about weight loss I carefully measured everything I ate. I was blown away how much more I was eating after being careful and honest. 3000+ calories per day!!!  I would guess the vast majority of those who say they can't lose even when trying to watch calories are not measuring accurately. Once I was more exact I became much more healthy and combined with exercise the weight came off easily.

There are many wacky posts here.

I like my sushi....well done! 

I started hard boiling eggs in advance and keep them in the fridge. In the morning I have the solid egg whites and maybe half the yokes....easy and no mess.

Years ago I did Atkins and it works. But I couldn't maintain the weight loss long term. But if you really stick to the plan early on the pounds drop amazingly fast....a lot of water weight goes first.

I always struggled with an exercise plan. Over a year ago I decided to just "walk" so it is easy to do any where any time and I can do it until I die.

I really got into it and have walked virtually ever day since only missing 13 days in over a year. I walk 3 miles a day and quite fast. I guess it classifies as "power walking" because I do 4.5 miles an hour. On weekends I sometimes do 1 1/2 hours which is 6 miles. My longest was a 9 mile walk in Florida while on vacation.

I average 40 mins a day and add that to a complete lifestyle change I have lost 50lbs, brought my BP and Cholesterol down, lost 7" off my waist.

BTW---I crank Rock and Heavy Metal music to help me get into the walking.

Plain Cherrios. I like them because they make a great snack when eaten dry. Low calories, low everything. I have 1-2 cups a day as a snack mostly in the evenings. Plus their good for you.

I lost 50lbs last year by exercising and eating right...changed my whole lifestyle at 56 yo. I wouldn't say I'm "happier" but definitely more confident and proud with the accomplishment. I realized at 56 I was heading down a road that would have led to serious health issues and started to look like the "old guys" I never wanted to be. Not a problem with age but I didn't want to be the old fat grandpa who doesn't do much more than complain and drink. 

The process of changing my lifestyle expanded to include every aspect of my life.....I bought all new clothes and work at dressing properly even when around the house. No more old dirty shorts and t-shirts because no one is around. Its for my self esteem. Changed my hairstyle dramatically.  Plus many other aspects of my life I changed gave me a whole new positive outlook on life. I am enjoying my grandson and my other daughter has #2 on the way. As they grow I want to run outside with them, play ball, and just be an active part of their life. I also want to spend time with my wife traveling, etc. So the goal was to shape up for "Part 2" of my life and it worked.

Others have said it...

1. Write down...with real honesty and accuracy...your intake. Using CC works. I was shocked how much I was eating when I thought I was eating properly.

2. Exercise. As much as you can BUT it doesn't have to be hard. I have always struggled with running and weights...more than a year ago I started daily walking and keep it up, 2-3 miles a day rarely taking a day off.

3. Eat healthy foods. No cheating.

4. This is the hard one....give up alcohol. Even an occasional glass of wine adds a ton of calories. If your drinking 2 or more a day thats a ton of calories you don't need. Plus it gives you the munchies.

Connecticut USA. Been here on CC for two years now. The system and support works.

Got a funny email about eating and exercise but the one line that made me laugh the most was....

"They say swimming is good for your figure. Somebody explain a whale to me".

Original Post by moonstaz77:

What is with men?  The first time I ran 5k outside I was so excited I called my mom and told her.  Her boyfriends response was "that's not a jog, that's a walk!".  My mom tried to hush him but the damage was already done.

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 It's not only men!  I've been on a plan for two years and have done quite well(lost 50lbs, totally changed my lifestyle and eat very healthy, exercise daily and at 56 never been healthier) but I have some female relatives that make fun of my efforts, think I'm wacked, and try to convince me to eat unhealthy stuff when were out. Its amazing how many people react to someone getting healthy and cleaning up their act like me. I always fire back when they try to get me to have a dessert I don't want or food I don't want. I ask them..."would you offer a drink to a recovering alcoholic?" They don't realize this is not a game but at 56 if I didn't do something I surely would be in declining health. My BP and cholesterol came down, my doc says I am healthy and should keep doing what I'm doing.

So ignore the husband but try to educate him why its important to you.

Another suggestion.....weigh yourself the same time, on the same scale, in the same condition each day for accurate tracking. My weight goes up through the day and I am always 3lbs heavier in the afternoon. Plus weigh at the same time like before or after breakfast because that food in you will make a difference. Last weigh under the same conditions (naked or clothed) because your clotes can be a few pounds. Reproducibility is key.