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1 minute ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

The body likes carbs and despite what the tv and some experts say carbs aren’t bad and same for fats. The type of carbs and fats do matter and better choices of both are beneficial.

100 percent. At the end of the day, calories matter. Getting proper macros/micros matters, too.

I'm a big proponent of finding whatever works best for an individual's situation. I treat low-carbing as a lifestyle choice and a not a short-term diet. After being overweight for most of my youth and early adult life, getting up to 250+ pounds at one point, I've not been heavier than where I am now in the almost 10 years of being keto, and realistically have inflated numbers due to consuming well over 1,000 carbs in the past week.

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28 minutes ago, edingc said:

100 percent. At the end of the day, calories matter. Getting proper macros/micros matters, too.

I'm a big proponent of finding whatever works best for an individual's situation. I treat low-carbing as a lifestyle choice and a not a short-term diet. After being overweight for most of my youth and early adult life, getting up to 250+ pounds at one point, I've not been heavier than where I am now in the almost 10 years of being keto, and realistically have inflated numbers due to consuming well over 1,000 carbs in the past week.

Exactly. It’s finding what works and can be sustained like you said in making it a lifestyle.  This is where most people end up failing in the long run, they think diet and don’t think lifestyle. 

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+1 on Calories Matter (Net Calories specifically)

+1 on Lifestyle Change

For me, I have found that once I am in my routine - I only miss the things I cut out (empty calories) when I have some... re: my holiday slide :/, then the cravings kick in again.  Takes me about 7-10 days of concerted effort to break that cycle were I'm not "craving" anymore.  Distractions like going to the course are also a part of my personal success. 🙂

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4 hours ago, Tiftaaft said:

+1 on Calories Matter (Net Calories specifically)

+1 on Lifestyle Change

For me, I have found that once I am in my routine - I only miss the things I cut out (empty calories) when I have some... re: my holiday slide :/, then the cravings kick in again.  Takes me about 7-10 days of concerted effort to break that cycle were I'm not "craving" anymore.  Distractions like going to the course are also a part of my personal success. 🙂

What do you mean by net calories?

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3 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

What do you mean by net calories?

Calories consumed less calories burned.  

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9 hours ago, Tiftaaft said:

Calories consumed less calories burned.  

Ok. Agree for fat loss that is key. The problem that some end up with is apps like mfp will give back calories for exercising and that’s going to lead to people not being in a deficit

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On 1/19/2022 at 7:34 AM, edingc said:

OK, accountability time. I've been lifting heavy and eating to support that since October and the results have been awesome in the weight room and with club and ball speeds on the launch monitor. But now I'm starting to get a little too much of that post-lockdown Bryson look and need to cut off some of the extra fluff that came with the lifting/eating.

I told myself I needed to start getting more serious after my birthday, which was last weekend. I stepped on the scale this morning - 185.6 pounds. This is the heaviest I've been since probably 2014. Late 2019, early 2020 I had gotten down to about 157 pounds. That was about the same time I got my squat rack at home and started lifting. 

Not trying to get back to 157 (that's likely a little too low), but something like 165 without too much of a performance drop would be wonderful. We have a scheduled vacation in July, which is about 24 weeks away. About 22 pounds in 24 weeks seems doable with the right mindset. It helps that, for my birthday, I ate way too many carbohydrates (we are typically keto'ers/low carb - have been for almost 10 years) and am currently retaining at least 2-3 extra pounds of water weight that should disappear quickly.

I'm going to try to make a habit of a Monday update post in this thread. Weekends are the worst for my diet as I get way too loose with what I consume, and by forcing myself to weigh and report on Monday I have some extra motivation to stay within my macros.

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182.6 this morning (-3 from start).

As I anticipated, simply going back to a more normal diet resulted in a bit of water weight loss. I didn't really restrict anything besides just eating more normally. This week I'm starting to ratchet the calories down a little and see where it gets me.

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On 1/19/2022 at 7:39 AM, Tiftaaft said:

Thanks for the motivation support with your post edingc. 

For accountability sake:  The holidays are difficult.  I succumbed to the "all bets off" approach starting at about Halloween and rode that train all the way through the end of the year.  So... a new year, and a revived resolve.  I have the same goal as you... 165 - what I feel is a healthy weight for me.  My low was 148 two years ago... but that was too low - and I lost muscle to get there.  I am currently back up to 190 after my year end "fun".  My plan... whole natural foods, lean meats, no added sugar, no processed foods, water, strength building and walking more rounds than I ride this year.  Targeting 1.5 lbs per week, so that is puts me at about April 30.  

tempFileForShare_20220119-072215.jpg.381bd26381f9e4403b8459c754897b37.jpg I will also post each week to communicate my progress.  Thanks again edingc, and wishing you great success in your goal.  

 

I had similar results as edingc.  

188 this morning.  -2 this week.  Staying the course.

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I'm pissed off, however I'm continuing forward.

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5 minutes ago, MattF said:

I'm continuing forward.

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Not quit sure how I haven't seen this thread before. If I did find it I completely forgot about it. 

On 10/25/21 I was 235 LBS. 

12/6/21 237 LBS 

1/6/22 245 LBS

1/17/22 239LBS. 

I quit drinking and paying close attention to the (bad) carbs. 

I really need to start working out again for more than health reason. I am a HS football and Lacrosse official and I am tired of being the fat ass on the field.  I am so scared to start as the hurt hurts, you know what I mean. Lacrosse starts march 12th and If I can't get myself into the gym or at the least walking a lot that could hurt a lot worse. 

 

Not asking for anything I like reading peoples stories and the success they have. 

 

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My wife is on a major diet. On the Keto train so to speak. In turn I'm eating healthier due to cooking what she can eat. My personal goal is to get from 188 down to 175. I would be ok with 188 if I was in better shape being 5'11". Exercise, well let's just say I've been trying to get to the gym for 30 years now without luck. So I'll start off with a diet for now. 

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49 minutes ago, EasyPutter said:

 I think you can do your 175 if you just decide that is what you're going to be.

I'll do it. My goal is May for my Myrtle Beach trip or sooner. Going to break out the three wheel pull / push cart for golf too. Walking the hilly course will help a lot. Four weeks until golf season for me. I have a good  elliptical collecting dust. Time to dust it off and start getting ready to walk the course. 

Now that it's in writing I'm committed.

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For those who are on their fat loss journey somethings to keep in mind.

Keep protein to 1g per goal body weight. Example from above of trying to get to 175 then consume 175g of protein every day.  
 

Also make sure that the majority of your protein is coming from complete sources like chicken, turkey, beef, tuna, eggs, egg whites.

Proetin is going to help maintain muscle and is a thermogenic as is fiber. Hitting both protein and fiber each day will help in the fat loss. 

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Glad to see this thread, I'm down 10 lbs over the last two months.  Most of it over January.  Been doing a dry January and intermitnent fasting which had been really helping.  The biggest thing has probably been low to no carbs.  Really eye opeing to see how much the carbs play in the weight and overall joint pain. 

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3 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

For those who are on their fat loss journey somethings to keep in mind.

Keep protein to 1g per goal body weight. Example from above of trying to get to 175 then consume 175g of protein every day.  
 

Also make sure that the majority of your protein is coming from complete sources like chicken, turkey, beef, tuna, eggs, egg whites.

Proetin is going to help maintain muscle and is a thermogenic as is fiber. Hitting both protein and fiber each day will help in the fat loss. 

I am going to disagree with this. That much protein is going to wreak havoc on your kidneys over time. As well, some of those sources of protein you mention are not that great for you. (See the documentaries Forks over Knives and What the health and the cook book "How Not to Die"). At most, you should only take in 1/3 of your body weight in protein and for some others less.

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29 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

I am going to disagree with this. That much protein is going to wreak havoc on your kidneys over time. As well, some of those sources of protein you mention are not that great for you. (See the documentaries Forks over Knives and What the health and the cook book "How Not to Die"). At most, you should only take in 1/3 of your body weight in protein and for some others less.

Sorry but there is plenty of documentation that shows people can actually handle upwards of 2g/bodyweight. The RDA is .8-1.2gs/lean body mass. The 1lb/body weight is to make it easy for people because the vast majority of people don’t know their lean body mass.

The 1g/goal bodyweight is also comes from the register dietricians and nutritionists I work with at 1stphorm. 
 

Not to mention the numerous nutrition coaches and dietrcians I follow including Dr Layne Norton and several of the coaches that work for him.
 

.6g/bodyweight is the minimum just to sustain life.

I get you are vegan and nothing wrong with that, but complete protein sources (contains the 9 essential amino acids) mentioned above aren’t bad for you and lots of myths or previous studies on eggs and such have been debunked as have some of the anti meat theories. Dr Norton actually dedicates a bunch of time to looking into these other “studies, claims, and so on” with detailed videos on YouTube and his other social media platforms.  A lot Vegan protein don’t have all 9 essential amino acids.

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Directly from Dr. Norton’s fat loss forever book

Protein

Energy balance and tracking your intake might be the most important thing, but protein intake would probably be the next most important thing. How much pro- tein, though? The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein in the USA is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight—but that amount is based on what’s needed to prevent a deficiency (plus 2 standard deviations). Most of us aren’t worried about being protein deficient, since most Americans already eat more protein than the RDA. In general, benefits have been shown in studies for fat loss or preventing fat gain by increasing from the RDA all the way up to 4.4 grams per kilogram.1 2 3 4

 

The range of 0.8-4.4 grams per kilogram of body weight is pretty wide, so how do we figure out what protein intake is best for you? If we look at most studies that examine “high” protein diets, they come in at around 1.6-2.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. If we split the difference, that ends up being 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight or 1 gram per pound of body weight. We think this is a good place to start.

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1 hour ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

I am going to disagree with this. That much protein is going to wreak havoc on your kidneys over time. As well, some of those sources of protein you mention are not that great for you. (See the documentaries Forks over Knives and What the health and the cook book "How Not to Die"). At most, you should only take in 1/3 of your body weight in protein and for some others less.

I'm going to have to disagree with this statement, as there have been sevral studies recently that show a carnivorus diet can and many times is overall better for you body as a whole and can alliviate many immunological and endocrine diseases.  It the source of you protein and the additives in the meat in particular that can lead to issues long term.  Additionally, many not meat diets are unsustanable due to the large amounts of alternative protien sources required for maitainance of muscle mass.  This leads to the real reason for this, longevity.  Research over and over shows that increased strength and muscle mass is directly correlated with longevity. While there are exceptions to this, most people are unable to get enough protein neccessary to maintain strength long term, which is not optimal. Many of your sources listed are documentaries that are from a non meat point of view, and while there is truth in what they say it clear there is an agenda that is clearly being portrayed through the films.  Most objective PEER review studies do not favor this diet as a long term solution for many who are looking for weight loss and long term health. As far as the kidney function claim, there are several more factors than meat that lead to kidney damage.  The kidney is one of the most complex organ's in the body and nephrologists are amoung the smartest physician's that I work with.  Many people who experience kidney damage, due so from a miriade of factor's, one mainly being excessive carbohydrate and glucose intake.  See Dr. Peter Attia from a lot of this information.

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5 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

For those who are on their fat loss journey somethings to keep in mind.

Keep protein to 1g per goal body weight. Example from above of trying to get to 175 then consume 175g of protein every day.  
 

Also make sure that the majority of your protein is coming from complete sources like chicken, turkey, beef, tuna, eggs, egg whites.

Proetin is going to help maintain muscle and is a thermogenic as is fiber. Hitting both protein and fiber each day will help in the fat loss. 

And cut out the alcohol!!! 

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I am going to cut my carb intake.  When I used to run a lot I need them… now, I’m lazy.  Probably don’t need them.  Slowly working my way back into running, might add biking back in, and some other things.

Just don’t see myself going to a gym.  People are supposed to be outside, moving around.  Not a huge fan of being cooped up lifting things and putting them back down.

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All this talk of kidneys is making me hungry! 🍽️

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A pretty good week from an exercise and diet standpoint.  I've cut out soda, and only drinking coffee and water.  Have not eaten anything after 8pm and have been choosing better snacks if I need any.  Carrots, apple, oranges, etc....

If I continue to piece weeks like this last one together, I should hit the weight loss goal by mid-April and move to maintenance and keeping many of the same principals intact, but potentially a bit less vigorous exercise plan.

Currently at 224, but looking to get down to 205 and ideally in the 190's, but that has always been difficult for me.  I'm not looking to rush the weight loss and want to move back into lifting weights and cardio instead of the heavy cardio I'm doing now.

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3 hours ago, juspoole said:

Currently at 224, but looking to get down to 205 and ideally in the 190's, but that has always been difficult for me.

You sure we're not related? I've ballooned a bit to 220 but have the same goal. I have to drive to Florida on Monday and haven't been to the gym for the couple of weeks because of a shoulder issue, but my son and I will be going againb when I get back.

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On 1/24/2022 at 6:37 AM, Tiftaaft said:

I had similar results as edingc.  

188 this morning.  -2 this week.  Staying the course.

187 (-1 for the week / -3 from start). 

I unfortunately suffered an intercostal muscle strain early last week, so I have been on the injured reserve and resting it.  Bottom right ribs...painful.  It is amazing how many every day minor movements engage those muscles... First couple days I couldn't even bend to putt or chip... but hopefully after a no golf 10-14 days, I should be back to swinging again. 

Lifestyle eating-wise, I have worked to increase my low calorie protein intake... I'm not quite up to 1-g:1-lb of goal weight, but heading that direction.   I do feel more energy this past week, sadly it has been limited by my rib injury. 

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On 1/24/2022 at 7:22 AM, edingc said:

182.6 this morning (-3 from start).

181.6 this morning (-1 from last week, -4 from start).

I might have seen a little more progress (realistically still within water weight fluctuations) but after doing really well Monday-Thursday had a little slip up Friday. But did well Saturday and Sunday to stay under where I was last week.

I've been eating pretty much the same thing several days a week to help myself out a bit. A lot easier to meal plan only three meals per week rather than something different each day. I'm currently enjoying a chicken and cauliflower rice soup seasoned with Old Bay that I'll eventually get to posting over in the keto cooking thread. Lots of protein and very filling.

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13 minutes ago, edingc said:

181.6 this morning (-1 from last week, -4 from start).

I might have seen a little more progress (realistically still within water weight fluctuations) but after doing really well Monday-Thursday had a little slip up Friday. But did well Saturday and Sunday to stay under where I was last week.

I've been eating pretty much the same thing several days a week to help myself out a bit. A lot easier to meal plan only three meals per week rather than something different each day. I'm currently enjoying a chicken and cauliflower rice soup seasoned with Old Bay that I'll eventually get to posting over in the keto cooking thread. Lots of protein and very filling.

I would say 90-95% of my food intake is the same every day. As you said it makes meal prep simple and save time throughout the week. Whatever I make gives me 5-6 servings each week and then I rinse and repeat or I’ll make something new. My breakfast rarely ever changes.

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10 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

I would say 90-95% of my food intake is the same every day. As you said it makes meal prep simple and save time throughout the week. Whatever I make gives me 5-6 servings each week and then I rinse and repeat or I’ll make something new. My breakfast rarely ever changes.

Agreed, my breakfast and lunch is the same everyday (Greek yogurt with fruit, egg white and spinach omelet, spinach salad with chicken breast), I just mix up dinner a bit sometimes depending what I make for the family.  

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