My 2013 New Year's Resolution led to dropping 180lbs (Pics)

Nutrition:

- Stopped trying restrictive diets.
- Focus on calories in and calories out - yes that is oversimplified but it’s still the way to lose weight.
- Didn’t restrict any one macro - carbs and fat for life son.
- Track my macros and micros. (macros = fat, carbs protein, micros = minerals and vitamins)
- Eat whole, nutrient rich foods mostly but still enjoy the foods I like in moderation
- Ignored the undefinable concept “clean eating”.
- Ignored nutrient timing. It doesn’t matter except for personal preference/performance. You can eat 6 meals, eat one meal, eat before bed, eat in morning or skip breakfast…etc…doesn’t matter! For those of you chugging protein shakes right after your workout, the “anabolic window” is probably more like 4-6 hours post workout (rather than the one hour many people still claim).
- I still party! Keeps me centered.
- I like diet pop and it is helpful in my weight loss efforts to curb cravings.
- I never eat breakfast in the morning. My first meal is usually 11-12. Personal preference is only reason. I like saving the calories for bigger meals later.
- I took the sugar counter right off of my MFP tracker. Way too low as it was set and sugar is a carb after all and I track that already! Sugar is not evil!
- I don’t demonize ANY foods. Pass the fat, carbs, gluten, wheat, msg and aspartame!
- I don’t starve myself!
- I ignored the Glycemic Index because it is dumb.
- I love white potatoes. F*** Your sweet ones! Less cals in the mighty white potato, it’s the highest ranked food on the Satiety Index (feeling full) AND more potassium than a banana. Pass the potatoes.

"Once our nutrient needs are met, we don’t get extra credit for eating more nutritious food! - Eric Helms"