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I'm now 18 and 5'10. August 2011 is when I realized that I need to get back into a healthy lifestyle. At that time I was 175 lbs, the heaviest I've ever been. I cut out all soft drinks and now drink only water, with the exception of herbal tea and smoothies. I haven't had caffeine in over 8 months now. These are just a couple of the things that allowed me to drop down to 125 lbs. Then there was the diet changes. I eat a small meal every 2-3 hours, and this is something that I highly suggest. Never starve yourself! That is the worst thing for someone trying to lose weight. When you do finally give your body food, it will just store most of it as fat, because it doesn't know when it is going to get food next. So, that is a big rule. Another thing to do is to cut down on ADDED sugar! You get plenty of healthy sugars from fruit and vegetables, there is no need in adding dangerous amounts of unhealthy sugar into your body. And when you cut out this extra sugars your taste buds will respect the natural flavors of foods so much more. Rutabagas and sweet potatoes are great vegetables that do not need any additives. They have plenty of flavor all by themselves. The next important step is eliminating red meats. Saturated fat is so dangerous. It scares when I see how much of it people are putting into their bodies. Lean meats and fish much better forms of protein. And if you are a vegetarian, beans are a great option (try to make use dried beans, try to avoid eat from a can. sodium is also dangerous). I'm tired of hearing the excuse that healthy food is expensive. That can be true, but it doesn't have to be. A meal at a fast food joint is $7-9 dollars on average. I can get a bag of dried beans that lasts me 20 servings for $1.00. Fast food is definitely more expensive when you factor in the future medical bills. I lost 50 lbs just by changing my diet. I rarely set aside time for exercise. I just try to incorporate it into my semi-active lifestyle. If you are serious about getting healthy, I am here to give you the advise you need and to possibly learn from you too. I am currently working on building some muscle, which is kind of a challenge since my acid reflux gets worse when I do a vigorous workout. I am saddened by the fact that people don't feel that they have the ability or will to get healthy, so that is why I'm making this post. I want to help everybody live longer. So contact me if you want to join me.
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well, keep spreadin' it, brother.0
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I'm now 18 and 5'10. August 2011 is when I realized that I need to get back into a healthy lifestyle. At that time I was 175 lbs, the heaviest I've ever been. I cut out all soft drinks and now drink only water, with the exception of herbal tea and smoothies. I haven't had caffeine in over 8 months now.These are just a couple of the things that allowed me to drop down to 125 lbs.Then there was the diet changes. I eat a small meal every 2-3 hours, and this is something that I highly suggest. Never starve yourself! That is the worst thing for someone trying to lose weight. When you do finally give your body food, it will just store most of it as fat, because it doesn't know when it is going to get food next. So, that is a big rule.Another thing to do is to cut down on ADDED sugar! You get plenty of healthy sugars from fruit and vegetables, there is no need in adding dangerous amounts of unhealthy sugar into your body. And when you cut out this extra sugars your taste buds will respect the natural flavors of foods so much more. Rutabagas and sweet potatoes are great vegetables that do not need any additives. They have plenty of flavor all by themselves.The next important step is eliminating red meats. Saturated fat is so dangerous. It scares when I see how much of it people are putting into their bodies. Lean meats and fish much better forms of protein. And if you are a vegetarian, beans are a great option (try to make use dried beans, try to avoid eat from a can. sodium is also dangerous).I'm tired of hearing the excuse that healthy food is expensive. That can be true, but it doesn't have to be. A meal at a fast food joint is $7-9 dollars on average. I can get a bag of dried beans that lasts me 20 servings for $1.00. Fast food is definitely more expensive when you factor in the future medical bills. I lost 50 lbs just by changing my diet. I rarely set aside time for exercise. I just try to incorporate it into my semi-active lifestyle. If you are serious about getting healthy, I am here to give you the advise you need and to possibly learn from you too. I am currently working on building some muscle, which is kind of a challenge since my acid reflux gets worse when I do a vigorous workout. I am saddened by the fact that people don't feel that they have the ability or will to get healthy, so that is why I'm making this post. I want to help everybody live longer. So contact me if you want to join me.
But IMO you need to bump that weight up.
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What I got out of this:
run on paragraph that looks like a run on sentence causing me a head ache
i'm new here and know everything
nothing after cut out all red meat since it was at this point that I realized unequivicably that everything you're saying is anecdotal with some common misconceptions added in for flavor.
I'm just going to refer to Niner's post above.
and that you probably went from unhealthy over weight to skinny fat.
The keys to success are really 1) everything in moderation and 2) weightloss due to diet alone can make you look good, but diet and exercies combined can make you look good naked . . . I like looking good naked.0 -
I didn't say that you had to cut out caffeine. I had to because I have a hiatal hernia and if I have caffeine, I will be in intense pain. SInce, cutting out caffeine, my body and mind have felt so much better. Caffeine and red meat are something that our body does not need. They are like desert. Just because it's not bad for you in small amounts, doesn't make it a necessity. I'm just stating what has worked for me. If you want to put this stuff inside you, go ahead. And I wouldn't rely on BMI to tell you if you are healthy. What about a 5'4 body builder. Is he unhealthy because he is over weight with muscle?0
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this is all I see
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I'm going to be honest. For one thing, your post comes off as extremely condescending and annoying. Second, what works for you will not work for everyone. I eat 3 meals a day, eat red meat once a week, and drink caffeine on a regular basis. I know you said you didn't mean it that way, but it comes off as "this is the only way."0
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ok . thanks for the input. i'll just delete this post and let the world sink some more0
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wow, is 125 your goal weight at 5' 10 being a male? this is concerning.0
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I'm now 18 and 5'10. August 2011 is when I realized that I need to get back into a healthy lifestyle. At that time I was 175 lbs, the heaviest I've ever been. I cut out all soft drinks and now drink only water, with the exception of herbal tea and smoothies. I haven't had caffeine in over 8 months now. These are just a couple of the things that allowed me to drop down to 125 lbs. Then there was the diet changes. I eat a small meal every 2-3 hours, and this is something that I highly suggest. Never starve yourself! That is the worst thing for someone trying to lose weight. When you do finally give your body food, it will just store most of it as fat, because it doesn't know when it is going to get food next. So, that is a big rule. Another thing to do is to cut down on ADDED sugar! You get plenty of healthy sugars from fruit and vegetables, there is no need in adding dangerous amounts of unhealthy sugar into your body. And when you cut out this extra sugars your taste buds will respect the natural flavors of foods so much more. Rutabagas and sweet potatoes are great vegetables that do not need any additives. They have plenty of flavor all by themselves. The next important step is eliminating red meats. Saturated fat is so dangerous. It scares when I see how much of it people are putting into their bodies. Lean meats and fish much better forms of protein. And if you are a vegetarian, beans are a great option (try to make use dried beans, try to avoid eat from a can. sodium is also dangerous). I'm tired of hearing the excuse that healthy food is expensive. That can be true, but it doesn't have to be. A meal at a fast food joint is $7-9 dollars on average. I can get a bag of dried beans that lasts me 20 servings for $1.00. Fast food is definitely more expensive when you factor in the future medical bills. I lost 50 lbs just by changing my diet. I rarely set aside time for exercise. I just try to incorporate it into my semi-active lifestyle. If you are serious about getting healthy, I am here to give you the advise you need and to possibly learn from you too. I am currently working on building some muscle, which is kind of a challenge since my acid reflux gets worse when I do a vigorous workout. I am saddened by the fact that people don't feel that they have the ability or will to get healthy, so that is why I'm making this post. I want to help everybody live longer. So contact me if you want to join me.
paragraphs, please!0 -
ok . thanks for the input. i'll just delete this post and let the world sink some more
What makes you think we're going to sink? I think you're forgetting where you're at. Go to the "success stories" category.0 -
I stopped after the no red meat thing....
Haha ninerbuff I love when you do the whole quote thing. It makes me happy.0 -
Hey now, everyone... don't forget that we all think we know everything when we're 18.
So fresh, bright-eyed and positive! How quaint!0 -
wow, is 125 your goal weight at 5' 10 being a male? this is concerning.
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wow, is 125 your goal weight at 5' 10 being a male? this is concerning.
This is a dude??
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tl,dr; nice effort OP, but you do come off as condescending. and the lack of paragraphs make my head hurt.
also realize there are many ways of going about getting healthier. yours is one way, but not the only way.
Owns more shoes than any man should.
Leaps miniature buildings in a single bound.
Knows the difference between loose and lose.
Can mix a filthy martini with his eyes closed.0 -
tl,dr; nice effort OP, but you do come off as condescending. and the lack of paragraphs make my head hurt.
also realize there are many ways of going about getting healthier. yours is one way, but not the only way.
Owns more shoes than any man should.
Leaps miniature buildings in a single bound.
Knows the difference between loose and lose.
Can mix a filthy martini with his eyes closed.
martini please.....mmmmmkthxbye0 -
life without coffee and steak is not a life i want to live.
but thanks for your condisention. :flowerforyou:0 -
That was quick. He deactivated.0
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If you like it, spread it.0
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