cameramanbj Member

Hate is my Motivation - JimiNu

I am a Midnight shift worker and have 3 enemies I have to fight nightly. 7-11, McDonalds, and a vending machine.

I break my meals down into 6 hour periods instead of meals and snacks. Seems to work better for me, this allows me to see what times i am snacking the most and when on a normal schedule on the weekend

I had the same issue, what I did was on heavy workout days (around 2 hours in the gym 1500 calories burned) eat and drink more earlier in the day and a bar an hour of starting.

You will shed those pounds before you know it!

On the pizza and beer thing, I sure could go for 4 slices and a 6 pack right about now!

I treat myself regularly but do try to log my food, a few weeks ago I was over 4000 calories which was a little much. I don't think you can deprive yourself or that will make it harder to stick to your lifestyle change. Planning is not a bad idea, do a little more exercise and earn you treats.

Doesn't they type of exercise matter? Burning fat building muscle, from what I have read and think experienced you can get slimmer but gain lean muscle and weight. I know when I slowed down on my cardio I stayed around the same weight for a month or so, +-2lbs but got much stronger. My pants kept getting looser . . .

I stopped eating at one of my favorite restaurants since I can't get accurate calorie counts. With basic food it is easy enough to get in the ball park but sauces and preparation could be a shocker. Pancakes are a great example, if you go to a greasy spoon 1 pancake could easily be 3 servings. Sometimes its more important…

I plan to stay under 3000 for the day should be easy with 2 meals only if I can limit myself to 2 deserts.

I look at myself in the mirror and remember what I used to look like, then read a motivational quote and get recharged to do it again. I also am looking to lose 50 lbs and its not easy. Keep up the good work do it for you and let no one discourage you.

It's so much conflicting information on the world wide web. Some say weigh everyday and some say the same day every month. I exercise 6 days a week to include 4 spin classes M, Tu, Th, & Sat, 2 Kettlebell classes M & F, and 3x a week I lift weights (full body Sunday) light Tuesday and Thursday before spin class) and rarely…

Thanks, needed a good laugh this morning