cdahl383 Member

I feel the same way. Losing weight is easier than maintaining. Eventually I get tired of tracking stuff and figure I can just wing it. But that never ends well. Usually I'm good for a few months, but then eventually I slack more and more and eat more food and then before I know it I've put on 20lbs again. At least you're…

For legs, based on the equipment you have available, you could just do some simple bodyweight squats or hold a couple dumbbells or a weight plate and squat. You could also do some walking lunges. Just starting out, using your bodyweight might be challenging enough. I know the first time I did those my legs were sore for a…

Yep calorie intake is definitely my problem. I like to eat! Haha! I pretty much handle food on my own. My wife cooks occasionally. Generally it's up to me though. I work from home, so it's easy to get into the habit of walking through the kitchen and grabbing a handful of nuts, pretzels, chips, a cookie, a piece of cheese,…

I use Jarrow Foods chocolate protein powder. Minimal crap in it and tastes good. Mix with skim milk. I usually have one a day. I couldn't just survive on protein shakes though, it would get boring and you'd be missing a lot of nutrients.

Calories are calories. If looking to lose weight, you just need to be in a deficit. I've found that if I allow myself some junk food I can stay on track better. I can't just eat healthy stuff 100% of the time 24/7, it gets boring.

I weigh 228lbs currently Calories: 2100 Protein: 30% Fat: 30% Carbs: 40% Losing around 1.5-2lbs a week currently. As long as your deficit isn't too crazy, you should be fine. I try not to go much lower than 20% less than my maintenance calorie level.

Jarrow Foods protein powder. I usually get chocolate but I've also had the unflavored before. I like that one because there is minimal crap in it. Tastes good with skim milk. I usually have one a day and pick up an extra 30g of protein.

When I lost my mother I became angry and depressed. I talked to my doctor and went on some medications for about 6 months. That helped me out but I got tired of feeling "zoned out". I went off the meds, started eating healthier, working out again, taking walks outside, and I started going back to church again. I started to…

I walk outside and enjoy nature, I read the Bible, I work on things out in the garage (dirtbikes, cars, etc.)

Appreciate the comments! Not as easy to stay in shape as it was years ago when I had less responsibilities/obligations. But I guess it's either keep working at it or accept being fat/unhealthy. I really don't want to accept that, so I'll keep chugging along. I'm down 5lbs already. Another 30lbs to go to hit my first goal…

That's great! You figured out the issue and have a plan. Liquid calories are the worst. Cutting out pop, juice, alcohol really helps. That stuff doesn't fill you up at all. I'd rather waste calories on a bag of Doritos than slam a couple Cokes. Planning the day out ahead of time really helps. Especially if you're going out…

Over time I get tired of logging food and figure I can just eyeball things and be alright. That works for a few months. Then eventually I start slipping more snacks in, then maybe some liquid calories like juice, pop, beer, etc. Before you know it the weight starts to creep back on until I notice my pants fitting tighter.…

Good way of putting it. Sometimes I miss the days when I was 17 years old and I ate everything in sight and still couldn't gain weight. Back then I actually wanted to gain weight because I was too skinny! Now I'm trying to lose it and keep it off haha! I guess I just have to face reality that if I don't make it part of my…

I see. Yes it's not easy that's for sure! I've baked a lot of cakes and brownies with my daughters and it's hard not to eat that stuff when it smells and tastes so good haha! The only thing that has worked for me in the past is counting calories. If you plan out your day in advance, it makes it a lot easier. You can even…

I did that last year. It worked well for a while. The problem was, around 6 months into it the trainer I was working with transferred from a trainer to manager. So I got a new trainer. Worked with him for about 4 months and then he got transferred to another gym. I got another new trainer, worked with him for about 1 month…

That's good. Nice to incorporate spending time with your son into getting in shape. We have some weights in the basement along with a couple basic cardio machines. I hate cardio though, so I usually just try to do a daily walk down the road and back. I've been lifting in the basement 2-3 times a week for the past couple of…

I'm 41 getting back on track again. I lost 32lbs last year but gained back 20lbs. Looks like you've got around 45lbs to shed to hit your goal weight. You should be able to do that in 9-12 months if you take it slow. For me personally, the only way I've had success with weight loss is to count calories. Whenever I stop…

I'm starting again myself. Add me if you want. Looking to lose 30+ lbs over the next 5-6 months.

Sometimes going to the doctor is a real wake-up call. I've gained/lost weight several times and can never seem to be consistent enough to keep the weight off. I'm starting my weight loss journey again now as well. For me personally, I've found the best way to get started is to start small. Just start going for walks…

I'm restarting myself. Sure was a lot easier to stay in shape before kids!

I'm definitely a serial starter. Been fluctuating up and down for the past 10 years or so. Looks like I'm starting again. Going to try a few things this time around to hopefully produce a different outcome.

Great advice. It seems the overall theme here is accountability. If you don't weigh yourself and watch your food intake and make an effort to exercise a few times a week, the weight will naturally creep on as time goes on. It sounds like the only way for me personally to keep the weight off is to just keep myself…

Thanks for the ideas! I think that’s the problem. I stay on track for 6-9 months and then burn out and drop everything for 3-6 months. I’ll have to come up with some ideas when the burnout starts to set in. Interesting way of looking at fitness as a job. Makes sense though. It takes a while to drop weight and gain weight.…

I'm not following, you're saying you increased your deadlift by 315lbs in only 3 months? It sounds like you could have started a lot higher on your initial lifts when you started. You would have to do 20-25lb jumps consistently all the way up to 380lbs, that doesn't seem sustainable. I've had a run with people lately on…

I'm still doing the program, to some degree anyway. I had to take a week or so off after going hard for 2 months as my lower body was wiped out. Had lots of joint pain and hip abductor pain from all the squats. Took a little time off, then went back with light weights, and now I'm back at it doing heavier weights again…

The girls I see at the olympic lifting gym all have beautiful legs. Muscular but not ripped or anything. I don't know too many guys that would say they're too "bulky". But they would probably say they're hot haha! Squats really firm up everything in your lower body...legs, butt, core, etc. Any of the girls I've seen that…

Jarrow unflavored. I prefer ones with no artificial crap in them. Also, Consumer Reports did a heavy metals test on several brands and Muscle Milk showed higher levels of heavy metals over the recommended safe level. Check it out for yourself when you have some time. Optimum Nutrition makes decent stuff too (the Natural…

I'd say I qualify as a nerd. I'm a tax accountant that wears glasses and likes Star Wars! Haha! I'm focusing on strength training more so than weight loss currently, but feel free to add me if you want. Good luck with your weight loss goals!

Drive to next county, purchase Coke, drive home. Soda tax is a stupid idea. Coke and other sodas and sweetened drinks have been around for a very long time. Why do we suddenly need to discourage people from drinking something they want? I don't see it making a significant impact on the overall health of the people in the…

I would do some research and see what kind of already established program best fits your goals. Starting Strength, Stronglifts, All Pros for Beginners, Bill Starr 5x5, etc. If I could go back in time I would start off learning the big compound lifts first (deadlift, squat, bench press, overhead press, etc) as those are…