Loosing weight,calorie count is so boring
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I lost most of my weight before counting and I only do it now because it educates me and to keep track out of curiosity.
Even though it really helps, it is not necessary.
You look endomorph to me. And also, hope this is not racist hehe, you look like you culturally enjoy white rice and white bread. Both just like me.
Now this is the problem. We have to accept that our insulin sensitivity sucks. I noticed and accepted that eating big amounts of processed carbs/sugars need to be limited. After workout you can afford a bit of it, but you should reduce it in most of your regular meals.
A lot of fruit is fine, but don't overdo on bananas and kaloric dense ones if they don't replace a meal.
Vegetables should be included in as much as possible. If it does not satisfy you, replace half the carbs you usually eat with complex carbs. Replace white rice with brown rice, potatoes with sweet potatoes, white bread with whole grain breads.
The less processed, the better I feel.
For example potatoes > mash potatoes, real protein source > protein shake, whole grain > refined grain, corn > corn flakes, fruit > juice etc
Eat until you are not hungry anymore and feel kinda satisfied. Eating slowly and frequently helps controlling your appetite. Don't eat until you feel really full and become tired or your dish is completed.
Do weight training and keep slow stady cardio to a minimum. If you want to eat more and burn it off, do high intensity cardio (HIIT). Aim for some kind of workout 5-6 times a week, even if it is only 20-30 minutes each.
I bet my a** you lose weight if you do all that, counting calories or not.
With all the tips above you control your sugar levels, avoid cravings and speed up your metabolism.
First few weeks are the hardest since you don't see the rewards and your body and mind are not used to it yet.
Let me tell you, the effort you put in is nothing compared to the reward, so keep it up!
Congratulations on making the dumbest post I've read here in at least a few days. That's saying a lot.0 -
It may seem boring, but it's SOOO worth it! I'd advise you to start tracking your protein/fat/carbs you get too! Helps a lot when losing fat and building muscle!0
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I find that dieting when you're not losing, is boring. Weight loss when you're doing it right, and seeing and feeling improvements on a daily basis, is really exciting!!0
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This thread is beautiful. Guess my food next!0
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Tracking calories may be boring, but having a strong and healthy body isn't!
MFP helps you realise what is actually in your meals, and how beneficial it is for your body. You can either take that information and do something great for yourself or leave it and try other methods. Different things work for different people.
Personally I find tracking calories as the most accurate way to know how food affects my body and weight. You can't go wrong with calories in vs. calories out, it's simple math!0 -
Parrots.barbecuesauce wrote: »This thread is beautiful. Guess my food next!
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Parrots.barbecuesauce wrote: »This thread is beautiful. Guess my food next!
Tastes like chicken. <nods>0 -
ManiacalLaugh wrote: »From your profile: 'I was one of those tall, skinny people most of my life'
You seem like the perfect guy to take weight loss tips from.
btw.:
Amazing post, almost a handfull of words.
Thx for the great input!
Wow - well, you didn't read that she's a female - or that several medical issues hit her to cause her to gain weight, but you cherry-picked that one sentence and decided that it some invalidated her argument (which I second, BTW).
Edit: SnickersCharlie has a detailed list and dated account of her successes following the weightloss plan she has. If that doesn't say something, I don't know what does.
Just an FYI too, attacking individuals on the forums goes against forum rules.
How did i attack any1, she clearly is an ectomorph. God, is it so hard to google body types?
You're right @abmo32. It's not hard to google stuff, so you should be able to find out pretty quickly that somatotypes were developed by a psychologist to predict mental characteristics, and it's pretty much bunk when talking about weight loss.
OP, yes it can get boring, but the results are worth it.
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I lost most of my weight before counting and I only do it now because it educates me and to keep track out of curiosity.
Even though it really helps, it is not necessary.
You look endomorph to me. And also, hope this is not racist hehe, you look like you culturally enjoy white rice and white bread. Both just like me.
Now this is the problem. We have to accept that our insulin sensitivity sucks. I noticed and accepted that eating big amounts of processed carbs/sugars need to be limited. After workout you can afford a bit of it, but you should reduce it in most of your regular meals.
A lot of fruit is fine, but don't overdo on bananas and kaloric dense ones if they don't replace a meal.
Vegetables should be included in as much as possible. If it does not satisfy you, replace half the carbs you usually eat with complex carbs. Replace white rice with brown rice, potatoes with sweet potatoes, white bread with whole grain breads.
The less processed, the better I feel.
For example potatoes > mash potatoes, real protein source > protein shake, whole grain > refined grain, corn > corn flakes, fruit > juice etc
Eat until you are not hungry anymore and feel kinda satisfied. Eating slowly and frequently helps controlling your appetite. Don't eat until you feel really full and become tired or your dish is completed.
Do weight training and keep slow stady cardio to a minimum. If you want to eat more and burn it off, do high intensity cardio (HIIT). Aim for some kind of workout 5-6 times a week, even if it is only 20-30 minutes each.
I bet my a** you lose weight if you do all that, counting calories or not.
With all the tips above you control your sugar levels, avoid cravings and speed up your metabolism.
First few weeks are the hardest since you don't see the rewards and your body and mind are not used to it yet.
Let me tell you, the effort you put in is nothing compared to the reward, so keep it up!
Seriously - what???????????????0 -
Why do these threads happen when I'm asleep?
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I'm afraid to ask about mine.0
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snickerscharlie wrote: »I'm afraid to ask about mine.
must be end-omorph0 -
LMSubstantialAO!0
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such an open minded community, amazing
Ok, body types are not real!
And such thing as insulin sensitivity does not exist.
Those who are not able to do otherwise just have to keep counting their calories I guess. have fun!
I have the kind of "body type" that gets fat if I overeat and don't count calories.
I have one of these, too! We may be special snowflakes.0 -
Apparently, I eat Kittie Krunchies.0
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snickerscharlie wrote: »I'm afraid to ask about mine.
Carrots, whole grains, the occasional sugar cube. Better watch out for that last one, it's addictive...
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This thread delivers.... pizza.0
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PikaKnight wrote: »
Not sure what to make of this, being a guy and all.
BRB - checking to see how I can be offended by this.
Oh, and since it's been brought up, pizza...
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