Losing Weight

Dancing Sock · Jun 15, 2013

I'm a fatty, and need to lose weight.

BMI is 28, and trust me none of that is down to muscle.

I want to know your personal experiences in how you lost weight, the best techniques you've come across ect, as I generally have no idea and am a amateur in the subject. (Before a few months back, I hadn't weighed my self in over 2 years).

So yeah, I just need tips basically, cheers.

drop dead fred · Jun 15, 2013

Dancing Sock said:
I'm a fatty, and need to lose weight.

BMI is 28, and trust me none of that is down to muscle.

I want to know your personal experiences in how you lost weight, the best techniques you've come across ect, as I generally have no idea and am a amateur in the subject. (Before a few months back, I hadn't weighed my self in over 2 years).

So yeah, I just need tips basically, cheers.

Eat less ??
Move around a bit ?

Dancing Sock · Jun 15, 2013

drop dead fred said:
Eat less ??
Move around a bit ?

I know that, but that never works for me for some reason. Eating less is not possible, I have no will power and I know I'm a **** for it.

Moving around is what I do, and I never shift weight, it just stays the same.

pipkin112 · Jun 15, 2013

drop dead fred said:
Eat less ??
Move around a bit ?

Basic advice, but not far from what is needed. Oh and cut back on the alcohol.

dejavuatbtn · Jun 15, 2013

Stay below 600 calories on two non consecutive days two days a week and eat NORMALLY for the other 5 days. It's called Intermittant fasting and it works.

Barrel of Fun · Jun 15, 2013

Secret eaters was a good programme to watch. People are in denial as to how much they consume.

If you are hungry. Try water first. Generally, you are thirsty before being hungry.

Goat lung · Jun 15, 2013

dejavuatbtn said:
Stay below 600 calories on two non consecutive days two days a week and eat NORMALLY for the other 5 days. It's called Intermittant fasting and it works.

Absolutely works , lost a stone easy as u like with the fasting diet and the nice thing is the day after is normal !

Zeff · Jun 15, 2013

Get a Dog

South Stand Bonfire · Jun 15, 2013

Go see Alex at Corals Gym in Hove... Unfortunately Drop Dead Fred is right, but a bit of professional help will assist. Eat less and exercise more. A good tip is to write down EVERYTHING you eat and drink for a while. The most problems arise from snacking and alcohol. Good luck with it though. Although I have lapsed a little over the last year, when I started on a new "regime" I lost 3 stone in 4 months and have not looked back.

armchairclubber · Jun 15, 2013

In my opinion you will not achieve it just by dieting or at least it will be difficult, needs a change of lifestyle which includes exercise, and one of the most enjoyable ways of doing this especially in summer is to get yourself a bike (cycle !) and a computer and set yourself some targets either trying to do a regular distance faster or upping your distance. For someone who is overweight this has no negative impact or strain on joints etc (ie running) and great for cardio vascular, and can make the most of our lovely British summer / explore.

Can assure you if you motivate yourself and push yourself a little you will see the pounds drop / drip off and see quick results (and I think recording these can motivate you even more)

Return of the Rev · Jun 15, 2013

lost a stone in the last 3 weeks :smile:

Greg Bobkin · Jun 15, 2013

Eat less, move more. The only way that works, long-term.

No good saying eating less isn't an option, or else you might as well not bother. And if you really cut down, then do more exercise. There is no shortcut - it's one or the other or, ideally, both.

5-2 is a great diet. In fact it's more than that, it is a lifestyle change, given the health benefits.

Good luck

Meade's Ball · Jun 15, 2013

I ran 10 miles this morning. It hurts, undoubtedly, but i burnt about 1700 calories and could squeeze into a t-shirt i've been rather bulgey in the last few months. Just find an exercise you're a bit into and let it become as much fun as it is a determined ritual. I like plodding around the streets and seeing new places and weird things that go on early in the morning. Find something similar and cut down on the eating a bit and it should be an ok and gradual process. Cycling can be a laugh if you get out there before the world fills with all its motors and raging wheel-grippers.

South Stand Bonfire · Jun 15, 2013

Out of interest, what was your time?

Grombleton · Jun 15, 2013

Lots of good advice there, i also recommend some common sense - if you have a 'bad' day (have a curry, eat crap etc) then try and balance it out with a healthier day (have a salad, eat fruit, cut down on carbs etc) and it'll help. I've found going on a bike ride helps - i was crap to begin with (tired after a few miles) but now i love going out on longer rides on the downs etc. I've heard people mention the 5-2 diet and it sounds good, though obv i'm not sure of any long terms benefits/issues so that's your call.

I know how easy it is to eat too much - my portion sizes are MASSIVE (boom boom) and working from home means its really easy to snack more, but i've found having a filling breakfast (i go for a big bowl of porridge, with honey, or a bit of Nutella to help it) stops the mid morning cravings and cutting down on portion sizes helps too.

Meade's Ball · Jun 15, 2013

South Stand Bonfire said:
Out of interest, what was your time?

I had a hangover, so about 1 hour 39. I should hope to do it 10 minutes quicker over the summer months. Saying that, apparently i have 2 hernias, and am waiting now to find out if surgery is necessary now or in a while, so my speeding up may be hampered a bit.

Westdene Wonder · Jun 15, 2013

Very impressed by the Fast Diet [Dr Michael Mosley & Mimi Spencer] you choose two days in the week to fast, in fact you are allowed two low calorie meals the remaining days eat a normal sensible amount and take exercise

South Stand Bonfire · Jun 15, 2013

I only asked because in my prime two years ago, I could do 10 miles in circa 85 mins but probably could just about do the same as you at the moment if I pushed it. My late Father died 2.5 Years ago and had the same "cuddly" build as me but has a certificate that showed him running the Maidenhead & Windsor 10 miles un in the late 60s in 56 minutes. I keep on looking at it thinking there must be a misprint! Must have been something in the water in those days.

South Stand Bonfire · Jun 15, 2013

What do you actually weigh though and your height. BMi is notoriously misleading because muscle weighs more than fat (as I tell my wife every night).

Dancing Sock said:
I'm a fatty, and need to lose weight.

BMI is 28, and trust me none of that is down to muscle.

I want to know your personal experiences in how you lost weight, the best techniques you've come across ect, as I generally have no idea and am a amateur in the subject. (Before a few months back, I hadn't weighed my self in over 2 years).

So yeah, I just need tips basically, cheers.

Dancing Sock · Jun 15, 2013

South Stand Bonfire said:
What do you actually weigh though and your height. BMi is notoriously misleading because muscle weighs more than fat (as I tell my wife every night).

14st and 5'11.

Thanks all for tips, shall evaluate and let me you know if it has worked!

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