I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything
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1. Myfitnesspal of course. It wasn't until I began tracking my intake that my success really started to take offCongratulations, that's an amazing transformation. What do you think are the top 5 things that led to your success?
2. Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation
3. Lifting heavy weights
4. Not listening when people say "you lost enough already" or "you are getting too skinny"
5. Learning as much about the science behind nutrition and dieting as possible. There is more pseudoscience and myths in this field then any other on earth! So much BS to cut through to find the truth.
Love it! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your story.
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Amazing transformation! thank you for the post!0
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So inspiring! Way to go!!!0
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First you look totally amazing!!!! I know that diet is a huge part of staying fit and healthy, but I was curious what your thoughts were on a Paleo diet. Do you think it is a good idea? or do you think it's another kind of fad diet?0
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BEAST.
You look fantastic!
Also, I'm sorry if you've answered this already, but how much did you run in the beginning...and do you still run now, or strictly weights? Thank you for your inspiration!!0 -
You look sexy! Congrats on your success.0
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It's a complete and total fad diet. It has all the markings of a traditional fad diet. It creates and arbitrary restriction of food, in this case a rather large one. Most people will initially lose weight because the arbitrary food restriction should reduce calories enough to create a deficit. A deficit equals weight loss. The problem is that it restricts foods that many people consume quite regularly. Eventually people grow tired of the restriction, then they either binge, or quit the diet all together. With the restriction gone, the calories come back, and so does the weight. Most all fad diets function somewhat along these lines. It's far easier, and more sustainable to just eat the foods you like in moderation while counting calories to ensure a deficit.First you look totally amazing!!!! I know that diet is a huge part of staying fit and healthy, but I was curious what your thoughts were on a Paleo diet. Do you think it is a good idea? or do you think it's another kind of fad diet?
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In the beginning I did the couch to 5k program and never ran much further then that. I no longer run at all mostly because I do not enjoy it.BEAST.
You look fantastic!
Also, I'm sorry if you've answered this already, but how much did you run in the beginning...and do you still run now, or strictly weights? Thank you for your inspiration!!
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1. Myfitnesspal of course. It wasn't until I began tracking my intake that my success really started to take offCongratulations, that's an amazing transformation. What do you think are the top 5 things that led to your success?
2. Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation
3. Lifting heavy weights
4. Not listening when people say "you lost enough already" or "you are getting too skinny"
5. Learning as much about the science behind nutrition and dieting as possible. There is more pseudoscience and myths in this field then any other on earth! So much BS to cut through to find the truth.
#5!!!!! where did you or how did you finally cut through so much BS???? This is my current struggle.0 -
Congrats Vismal! You've inspired me, too. So, you may have answered this question for someone else, but I am trying to keep the muscle I have and just lower my body fat percentage. As far as exercise, I am alternating days for upper/lower body (lifting pretty heavy with short rests between sets and not over-training) and recently cut back on cardio (as I think I was losing muscle). Dietwise, I am keeping a deficit by only eating to my resting metabolic rate with 50% protein,30% carbs, and 20% fat. Should this suffice to maintain muscle and maximize body fat loss?
Thanks for being willing to answer so many questions from so many people.0 -
You look great. I'm almost 8 weeks out and am starting lifting again this week. I have weight lifted off and on since high school, but am going to make it a priority and lift at least 3-5 days a week and do HIIT another few days a week along with walking/jogging.0
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It's difficult. You must find people who support their claims with peer reviewed evidence. Anytime an article or video talks about losing weight fast, gaining muscle fast, losing fat while gaining muscle, or seeks to sell any kind of product be it a supplement, or workout, consider it HIGHLY SUSPECT.mbcaldwell123 wrote: »
1. Myfitnesspal of course. It wasn't until I began tracking my intake that my success really started to take offCongratulations, that's an amazing transformation. What do you think are the top 5 things that led to your success?
2. Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation
3. Lifting heavy weights
4. Not listening when people say "you lost enough already" or "you are getting too skinny"
5. Learning as much about the science behind nutrition and dieting as possible. There is more pseudoscience and myths in this field then any other on earth! So much BS to cut through to find the truth.
#5!!!!! where did you or how did you finally cut through so much BS???? This is my current struggle.
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I would say 50% protein is almost never necessary, and unless you have a whole lot of weight to lose, eating your rmr is probably way to little. I would need more information on what you weigh, what you want to weigh, your totals calories eaten per day, etc. Muscle loss should not be a huge concern for most people. If you lift weights, eat moderate amounts of protein, have a reasonable deficit, and especially if you are not already fairly lean, muscle loss just isn't a huge concern.Congrats Vismal! You've inspired me, too. So, you may have answered this question for someone else, but I am trying to keep the muscle I have and just lower my body fat percentage. As far as exercise, I am alternating days for upper/lower body (lifting pretty heavy with short rests between sets and not over-training) and recently cut back on cardio (as I think I was losing muscle). Dietwise, I am keeping a deficit by only eating to my resting metabolic rate with 50% protein,30% carbs, and 20% fat. Should this suffice to maintain muscle and maximize body fat loss?
Thanks for being willing to answer so many questions from so many people.
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No questions just a congrats!0
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I would say 50% protein is almost never necessary, and unless you have a whole lot of weight to lose, eating your rmr is probably way to little. I would need more information on what you weigh, what you want to weigh, your totals calories eaten per day, etc. Muscle loss should not be a huge concern for most people. If you lift weights, eat moderate amounts of protein, have a reasonable deficit, and especially if you are not already fairly lean, muscle loss just isn't a huge concern.Congrats Vismal! You've inspired me, too. So, you may have answered this question for someone else, but I am trying to keep the muscle I have and just lower my body fat percentage. As far as exercise, I am alternating days for upper/lower body (lifting pretty heavy with short rests between sets and not over-training) and recently cut back on cardio (as I think I was losing muscle). Dietwise, I am keeping a deficit by only eating to my resting metabolic rate with 50% protein,30% carbs, and 20% fat. Should this suffice to maintain muscle and maximize body fat loss?
Thanks for being willing to answer so many questions from so many people.
Thank you for your reponse. I will PM you, and if you can respond many thanks; if you can't, many thanks, anyway. I was thinking my protein is sure high.0 -
Well, I'm so late to the party, lol. But can you let me know how you mentally did this:
"Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation"
You mention this as top 5 things that helped you. I struggle with this part big time. After just reading your answers I do know I need to start loggin again. Thanks For your response your looking Fab!! 0 -
holy moses!0
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Mentally I simply decided that this goal was more important to me then just about anything else in my life. I decided that food was no longer more important then my goal. I learned that being hungry from time to time wouldn't kill me. I made the gym a habit and nothing short of illness would keep me from going. It's easy to say "I am stronger then food" or "I won't let my cravings get the better of me". Putting it in to practice while a pizza stares you down and all your friends are eating it is another story all together. At that point you have 3 choices: Eat the pizza while counting it towards you daily calories knowing full well you will be hungry because its not very filling compared to it's caloric content, skip the pizza and deal with it, or eat the pizza and forget about your goals. It's all a choice, and it all comes down to personal accountability. No one is force feeding you and no one has a gun to your head. You simply have to choose what is most important to you.Well, I'm so late to the party, lol. But can you let me know how you mentally did this:
"Understanding that "eating clean" is meaningless and that in order to have true life long success I had to eat foods I enjoyed (ice cream, cookies, etc) on a regular basis but in moderation"
You mention this as top 5 things that helped you. I struggle with this part big time. After just reading your answers I do know I need to start loggin again. Thanks For your response your looking Fab!!1 -
congratulations. your transformation is incredible.0
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I am probably repeat asking you but I am at work trying to read all of your wonderful posts Your transformation is amazing and a huge inspiration. My biggest problem is STICKING with ANYTHING. I know health, I know nutrition, I know what to do I just feel like I can NEVER stick to it. My biggest downfall is once I try to cut out the snacks here and there. I feel the need for something salty crunchy so my go to snack is chips or pretzels and i have tried the carrots or cucumbers etc and while those are GREAT and I love them they do not satisfy the crunch i am looking for. AND exercise while I LOVE going to the gym and exercising I just never seem to find time for it or always have a reason why I can't........... ANY THOUGHTS, TIPS, etc would be great 0
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