mstarks01 Member

The guys over here are well-qualified and use evidence-based approaches.

Try not to focus too far in the future. One day at a time. Before you know it the days will add up and you'll see some real positive changes. You got this!

There is evidence to support that increasing calories occasionally can be helpful in losing weight: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/metabolic-adaptation/.

Fair point. I look forward to your additional tips/tricks which can help the OP.

Thanks for the tip! I'm looking forward to reading some of his stuff. Are you familiar with the work of Jorn Trommelen? Great stuff.

Misinformation? I don't think so. Clarification might be needed, perhaps. But something tells me you're not motivated by the desire to flesh out details so as to arrive at a more informed point of view. I hope I am mistaken. I think it's safe to say, and for me to restate, that, from a longitudinal perspective, the current…

I use my waist as a proxy for accumulated fat, but of course there are better ways: skinfold calipers, InBody type of scales and hydrostatic weighing are just a few. What I mean by this is that one should not allow them to become obese during a bulk. There are a lot of negative health outcomes associated with obesity, even…

Wow, there is a lot of misinformation in this thread. My .01 (after taxes) * Increase calories above maintenance, but not so much that you are gaining excess fat. It's not worth the health complications to live half or more of your life obese. Furthermore, it's not necessary. Identify a healthy fat percentage and stay…

Most women really don't need to worry about gaining too much muscle. Without taking testosterone or having a hormonal imbalance, you are quite unlikely to get bulky from muscle. Remember, muscle allows you to *do* more things, and fat takes up much more volume. You will get smaller while losing fat even if you gain some…

Dude, you ran a freaking MARATHON! That rocks! I know we all set goals for ourselves and are disappointed when we don't meet them, but that's on helluva achievement. I wish I could do that.

"You should, like, go workout and stuff" - Me

It's ok to just not drink. Try it and see how it works for you.

I get more motivation as I see the results, because it means that I can do it and I *am* doing it. Take small steps, don't be too hard on yourself along the way and it will happen. You can do it!

Is there something that you like to do when stressed that doesn't involve eating? You're doing the right thing by recognizing this in advance. Congrats! That's very insightful of you. Now, just make a plan and make the plan into a habit.

Stay on the path. The fact that you are eating well and exercising means you are successful. Let the weight take care of itself over time.

I work from home and have had the opposite experience, but it's new for me so maybe that will change with time. I find that I can now control my diet and eating much better since there isn't a vending machine or cafeteria nearby. Meal planning is easier and I can eat at scheduled intervals. It's interesting how we all have…

Find healthy habits that you enjoy. Eat healthy foods that you enjoy. Don't try to boil the ocean. Take it one small step at a time and before you know it, you'll be feeling great!

I'm willing to help anyone if I can. Feel free to add me.

This is common. Please don't despair. Just keep going and the weight will eventually come off.

Thanks for taking thr time to write this. As an older guy myself on this journey, an outline of abs will have to do for now. 😀

You're in the right place. Welcome! Oh, and for what it's worth, I think you're already pretty. But I know what you mean.

Congratulations, you have taken a very important step. Treating depression with a therapist's help is often a great first step to adherence with a diet and exercise program, both of which reinforce that treatment in positive ways. Take it one step at a time. You got this!

The short answer of course is diet and exercise. :smile: This journey oddly started with snoring. My wife got tired of me snoring her awake, so I went to the doc to see if there was anything that could be done about it. They ran blood work and it showed some nutrient deficiencies in areas like vitamin D, magnesium and…

Seems like I have struck a nerve, which was not my intent. I only have kind intentions. Please enjoy the rest of your day.

Very true. There are quite a few people that think they are under the limit with just 2-3 drinks and end up with a DUI, though. I'm just glad to never have to even think about that. :smile:

Welcome back! I look forward to following your journey!

I'm also not a drinker. It makes a lot of things easier, actually. I will never have to worry about a DUI, I don't need to log the calories and I am in full control of my faculties all the time. Plus, it's more fun to watch other people get drunk when you are the one who's sober. :smile:

We are are own worst critics. Hang in there. This too shall pass.

Welcome back! My advice for boosting energy is to focus on getting quality sleep. It sounds like you're pretty busy, so I know it can be tough, but prioritize your sleep. Turn off the devices, adjust the temperature to around 65-68, make the room super dark and so-on. Sleep is important.

I noticed something interesting about my eating. Last week when I was traveling on business I ate sweets, which I don't normally do. This week I am craving them, and that's also unusual. So, I guess my point is that it is possible to lose the cravings if you don't eat sweets regularly. I know, easier said than done.