whyyesitsneke

*rubs hands together with glee* From my friend who is big into fitness: - cardio is a waste of time; only lift weights as your fat will turn into muscle From my mother: - Just drink juice if you're hungry, it'll fill you up! From everyone: - You should run more. Runners are thin! - You should never eat potatoes - Red meat…

Never laugh at somebody who is trying. If they're trying, they're one step closer to succeeding.

This is 100% correct! I was on something in my teens when I was exercising a lot (soccer, swimming, skating, riding horses, running) and I was eating a strict diet, yet I gained due to medication messing with my bodies ability to burn fat. But at the same time, many medications do simply increase appetite, and not actually…

On the subject of wanting to be fat. It's a matter of poor wording choice, in this instance, as many have said. Do I look in a mirror and think "Gee, I love my belly, I'll go eat a tub of ice cream." No, I do not. But at the same time I know that I struggle with my weight, and that I need to avoid to eat certain foods, and…

Unfortunately you can still work your butt off and be poor. Depending on where you live and what you do for work.

Salads will always be your friend and there are dozens of healthy versions. Chicken, too, is a godsend.

I've seen a lot of advice here and mine is along the same lines: Talk to him. if this is important to you, perhaps he can keep his snacks somewhere other than where you would grab them easily. Perhaps he likes snacks you don't? Get him those, if thats the case. Have healthy alternatives ready. If you do indulge, keep track…

I don't workout for a calorie burn. I workout because I want my stomach to tone as it goes down and to be strong. I lift weights to help with this. I walk, jog, and run a lot because even if I'm slow, I can notice my legs getting firmer and more shapely. But if I don't sweat and don't feel tired, it's not a good workout…

As was suggested I would try to change up the activity level. A lot of people focus on the calories so much that it becomes the sole focus and exercise is just as important. if you do truly plateau, kick it up a notch! Best of luck.

The thing is, it takes fat to create muscle. Thats why those who lift have incredible diets. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has a ton about this (his cheat days are terrifying to me, haha, but I find him hilarious) sort of information, as do many bodybuilders. Perhaps ask your trainer about this; but I know personally when my…

I fully agree. Thats why when people tell me they are 100% not eating ice cream I laugh, because I know it wouldnt work for me. With coke and other sodas though, its more of a "oh its there" thing, I find. I dont crave pop; I just see it and grab one.

I'll have to keep that in mind in case I start craving super sugary things. I know in the past I would have frozen juice pops in the freezer (homemade so not sugary store bought ones. Yes, they're still sugary, but they're not NEARLY as bad) and when I really want that sugar I'll go for them. maybe I'll try this again, as…

I think this is what I'll do. Its not about the calories, necessarily for me, this decision. Its that I know the stuff isn't good for me, and I could be filling those calories with something nutritious and filling. I'm going to try Coke Zero at the movies tonight! Ive yet to try it so I'm a bit curious if it tastes…

I know Ive been told many times not to eat back all my calories.

Eh, I suppose I should clarify that the soda and juice is not making me go over my calories. Im careful enough about that. I don't drink a ton, and if I do, I make sure I don't go over. The issue isn't the calories, just that I feel i don't need it... but when its here, I drink it when I'm thirsty.

I think I will cut it out - at least out of my house. I live in the country, so wanting one would take driving to town (unless it was during my work day, and even then I'd have to leave work to get it) and I think that will deter me quite a bit. That way I'm not saying to myself that I absolutely cannot have it... but it…

If you must do shots, avoid the sweet ones. All drinks have calories, of course, but sugary ones are horrific. My key is to drink water as I drink. No hangover + I tend to drink less.

I know a big factor for me is water intake in my hunger and the types of food that I eat to fill me up. For example, celery fills the stomach without filling the calories, so it's a go-to snack for many on diets. Also, if you want to stay below the calories and stay full, more meals throughout the day does help. You may…

First, measure once a week, not daily. So many things affect your body (from water intake to cramping muscles), that doing it daily, or multiple times a day, makes it seem inaccurate and fluctuating more than it is. For example, I eat milk product and I puff up. I drink water and I slim down. In like, an hour. The thread…

This. I noticed my collarbones were more prominent. Thats all I noticed though.

It can happen! But at the same time, weight loss needs a long term, healthy motivation.

What exercises you can do depend on what you want them to accomplish. Weight loss? Muscle gain? Fat loss? Etc. There are a ton of things that can be suggested, but really, it depends on the what behind it. As for losing weight and not seeing it... there is a lot of psychology and power of the mind behind that. I'm in the…

A lot of the time cravings are your body needing something but you being unable to identify what it is so whatever you think is closest is what you crave. For example. You can crave ice cream for a variety of reasons. This is common in pregnant people, and yes, during periods. I crave salt when I'm on mine. I want salt and…

Often the need for treats is a habit, not a need. That being said, if you want to cut them out, all the power to you, but many people do so and then binge when they can eat it again, so be wary of that. But as was mentioned, treats that are less sugary do tend to help. Then you wont feel empty or like you're missing out.…

Doing it as a continuous diet can be detrimental. I suggest talking to your doctor. Weight loss takes hard work and simply juicing has been proven to not work over long periods of time for the majority of people. :/

This. This is why a personal trainer (haha, if only we could all afford one... and a chef to cook healthy meals... and a mansion...) is excellent, because they force you to do different things each time. For me, I was swimming daily. After a few months, I stalled. I switched to walking and jogging, and it boosted me again.…

Whenever I stall I find its because I was incorrectly calculating my calorie intake due to not weighing every little thing (which I honestly do not and likely never will do, for my own reasons). Perhaps double check your calories, otherwise it sounds like you're doing everything right!

Personally, I have issues with over indulging, or binge eating, so I do not reward myself with food. But so long as you eat a small portion, log it in your food diary and be fully aware of it, a treat now and then is NOT a bad thing (I know many will disagree!). I love art, so when I hit a milestone in the past I would let…

This. Rewards and treats do not have to be an 'only once a month' thing. Just make sure to track them, and keep in mind is it worth it as you eat them. That helps me to restrict mine!

There are many small things you can do that have been suggested but there are two things to think of. Stomach restriction surgery should be a last resort option (not saying negatives to any who got it - it's a life saving surgery and it's wonderful and I hope it helps, but it shouldnt happen for everybody). Counselling…