In reply to Post #15
A pound a week sounds good to me. Andy's 20lb in six weeks sounds terrifying!
I eat way too much crap when fishing. As the big 50 draws slowly nearer I know it's got to stop. The stupid thing is when ridgemonkey first came on the scene, they did loads of videos of some proper backside food. I watched plenty of them and thought, that looks nice, so does that one, then promptly stopped at the shop on the way to the lake and bought a basket of junk food instead.
A pound a week sounds good to me. Andy's 20lb in six weeks sounds terrifying!
I eat way too much crap when fishing. As the big 50 draws slowly nearer I know it's got to stop. The stupid thing is when ridgemonkey first came on the scene, they did loads of videos of some proper backside food. I watched plenty of them and thought, that looks nice, so does that one, then promptly stopped at the shop on the way to the lake and bought a basket of junk food instead.
In reply to Post #16
Takes a bit of self discipline to start with but if you really want it mate, there's a challenge. Once you get there and learn how to manage it you will know what is right and wrong
Convenience and our lifestyles, living life in the fast lane mate, takes its toll sadly
Takes a bit of self discipline to start with but if you really want it mate, there's a challenge. Once you get there and learn how to manage it you will know what is right and wrong
Convenience and our lifestyles, living life in the fast lane mate, takes its toll sadly
I joined SlimmingWorld after slowly putting on weight after I got ill. Fruit and veg based really but there are some delicious recipes and I don't get heart burn any more.
I pre prepare ingredients or pre cook curries etc. BLT with medallions, wholemeal and pre prepared salad had become a bank favourite of mine and I get it in at least once each trip
I pre prepare ingredients or pre cook curries etc. BLT with medallions, wholemeal and pre prepared salad had become a bank favourite of mine and I get it in at least once each trip
Most diets fail as they allow a cheat day or cheat weekend.
This plays havoc with ones metabolism and will mess up any weight loss diet.
You need to be in a calorific deficit daily and the daily calories consumed needs to be exactly the same and consistent over 7 days.
Seen many folks fail because they don't understand the basics.
This plays havoc with ones metabolism and will mess up any weight loss diet.
You need to be in a calorific deficit daily and the daily calories consumed needs to be exactly the same and consistent over 7 days.
Seen many folks fail because they don't understand the basics.
Poached fish and soft boiled eggs
Squash, sweet potato & lentil curry
Jerk fish
ratatouille
Class A
The list is endless
All keep you trim.
Squash, sweet potato & lentil curry
Jerk fish
ratatouille
Class A
The list is endless
All keep you trim.
In reply to Post #20
Crackers
Crackers
In reply to Post #20
I wasted an hour last night in Tesco trying to find class A. It sounds lovely but I asked everyone that worked in there what aisle I could find it in and no one had a clue. I'm guessing Tesco doesn't sell it, one young man said his brother could sell me some, so he must work for a different supermarket.
I wasted an hour last night in Tesco trying to find class A. It sounds lovely but I asked everyone that worked in there what aisle I could find it in and no one had a clue. I'm guessing Tesco doesn't sell it, one young man said his brother could sell me some, so he must work for a different supermarket.
In reply to Post #21
Good shout but generally let down by the butter and cheese
Asda car park is usually the place to try Wayne. It's worth the effort, keeps hunger at bay for hours. Best served with cold special brew and a doorway but a bivvy should work
Good shout but generally let down by the butter and cheese
Asda car park is usually the place to try Wayne. It's worth the effort, keeps hunger at bay for hours. Best served with cold special brew and a doorway but a bivvy should work
In reply to Post #16
It is true that i lost 20 pounds in about 6 weeks.
In the first week or so i probably lost around 5 or 6 pounds, a lot of that is "water weight".
Then it was probably an average of about 2 pounds a week or so, but you do lose less as you get nearer to your target weight as with any diet.
So when you think of it like that it's not extreme at all.
Cutting out junk, snacks and especially sugar makes a massive difference in losing weight.
I also reduced eating to only twice a day or even once a day, but to be honest i found eating only one meal per day very hard and not healthy for me.
To be accurate i was following Keto Diet principles, also eating a small amount of "low carb" vegetables (some carbs are allowed and are good for you) and regularly eating only 2 meals per day (intermittent fasting).
I was borderline Type 2 diabetic, liver function tests were "abnormal" and cholesterol level was high prior to the diet.
A couple of months after losing the weight i had a blood test at the Docs and although my cholesterol is slightly above average everything else is in the healthy range and no sign of Diabetes.
I had a discussion with a fitness instructor who told me Keto doesn't work, you have to exercise to lose weight blah blah blah.
I do quite an active job and when on the diet i did not do any extra physical work or exercise than normal and the weight dropped off me due to what i was eating.... and not eating!
I proved the Fitness Instructor wrong.
Check out Doctor Michael Moseley on YouTube, Low carb diets and Keto Diet etc.
Sorry for waffling on!
It is true that i lost 20 pounds in about 6 weeks.
In the first week or so i probably lost around 5 or 6 pounds, a lot of that is "water weight".
Then it was probably an average of about 2 pounds a week or so, but you do lose less as you get nearer to your target weight as with any diet.
So when you think of it like that it's not extreme at all.
Cutting out junk, snacks and especially sugar makes a massive difference in losing weight.
I also reduced eating to only twice a day or even once a day, but to be honest i found eating only one meal per day very hard and not healthy for me.
To be accurate i was following Keto Diet principles, also eating a small amount of "low carb" vegetables (some carbs are allowed and are good for you) and regularly eating only 2 meals per day (intermittent fasting).
I was borderline Type 2 diabetic, liver function tests were "abnormal" and cholesterol level was high prior to the diet.
A couple of months after losing the weight i had a blood test at the Docs and although my cholesterol is slightly above average everything else is in the healthy range and no sign of Diabetes.
I had a discussion with a fitness instructor who told me Keto doesn't work, you have to exercise to lose weight blah blah blah.
I do quite an active job and when on the diet i did not do any extra physical work or exercise than normal and the weight dropped off me due to what i was eating.... and not eating!
I proved the Fitness Instructor wrong.
Check out Doctor Michael Moseley on YouTube, Low carb diets and Keto Diet etc.
Sorry for waffling on!
In reply to Post #1
No carbs
No carbs
In reply to Post #1
This year I decided I was going to have a bit of a lifestyle change and shed a few pounds as I'd gained a bit.
I got the help of a personal trainer who put together a group of people who all wanted to do the same thing, he put a 12 week plan together and I set myself a goal of losing 2 stone. I went to a couple of his classes every week and stuck religiously to his food recommendations for the 12 weeks.
Essentially any processed food is a no go if you want to lose the weight, that includes anything you see in the supermarket that claims to be healthy like Go Ahead Bars Etc, it's all rubbish and will not help you lose weight.
You need to stick to Meat (No Bacon, Sausages, Burgers Etc) and no pre done flavourings like Cajun or Tikka Etc you can add these as spices etc yourself, Fish, Veg and Fruit. Cut out ALL white Carbs like White Pasta, Bread, Rice and definitely no potato's. Stick with whole meal versions of the above. No butter or spreads on toast or bread, I've ended up refining my choices to Meridian 100% Peanut Butter, Marmite or a small amount of Honey on Wholemeal toast.
No alcohol at all, literally stick to Tea, Coffee (skimmed or semi skimmed milk) and water is all you should be drinking.
When I go fishing now I have toast with one of the above for lunch, I tend to have shredded wheat with nuts and dried fruit for breakfast and some kind of meat on the BBQ with some Cous Cous and Salad.
When it comes to snacks it's apples and bananas and also I like a bit of Beef Jerky or some Homemade Honey and Nut Bars.
Eating “Clean” whilst on the bank is really not easy, especially at this time of year with having to keep everything cool, but it is possible you just have to really think about what you're taking.
By doing the above and also regular exercise I lost 2st in 12 weeks, after the 12 weeks I eased off and am now following this for 5 days a week, the other 2 I do still think about my food choices but also have a beer or 2 too, I've shifted another 1/2 stone.
Picking your way through what you should and shouldn't be eating isn't easy but it depends on how much you want to lose the timber really.
This year I decided I was going to have a bit of a lifestyle change and shed a few pounds as I'd gained a bit.
I got the help of a personal trainer who put together a group of people who all wanted to do the same thing, he put a 12 week plan together and I set myself a goal of losing 2 stone. I went to a couple of his classes every week and stuck religiously to his food recommendations for the 12 weeks.
Essentially any processed food is a no go if you want to lose the weight, that includes anything you see in the supermarket that claims to be healthy like Go Ahead Bars Etc, it's all rubbish and will not help you lose weight.
You need to stick to Meat (No Bacon, Sausages, Burgers Etc) and no pre done flavourings like Cajun or Tikka Etc you can add these as spices etc yourself, Fish, Veg and Fruit. Cut out ALL white Carbs like White Pasta, Bread, Rice and definitely no potato's. Stick with whole meal versions of the above. No butter or spreads on toast or bread, I've ended up refining my choices to Meridian 100% Peanut Butter, Marmite or a small amount of Honey on Wholemeal toast.
No alcohol at all, literally stick to Tea, Coffee (skimmed or semi skimmed milk) and water is all you should be drinking.
When I go fishing now I have toast with one of the above for lunch, I tend to have shredded wheat with nuts and dried fruit for breakfast and some kind of meat on the BBQ with some Cous Cous and Salad.
When it comes to snacks it's apples and bananas and also I like a bit of Beef Jerky or some Homemade Honey and Nut Bars.
Eating “Clean” whilst on the bank is really not easy, especially at this time of year with having to keep everything cool, but it is possible you just have to really think about what you're taking.
By doing the above and also regular exercise I lost 2st in 12 weeks, after the 12 weeks I eased off and am now following this for 5 days a week, the other 2 I do still think about my food choices but also have a beer or 2 too, I've shifted another 1/2 stone.
Picking your way through what you should and shouldn't be eating isn't easy but it depends on how much you want to lose the timber really.
In reply to Post #1
Some really good comments on this.
I have always been big since my late twenties, when I was 31, I lost 4 stone on a Keto/ Milkshake based diet in just over 4 months. Problem with it was it was not sustainable and I slowly put the weight back on.
I'm 37 now have ballooned again over the last two years... I have last 2 stone in the 9 weeks by just eating a clean diet and staying in calorie deficit, and doing a bit of exercise every day (20mins on a bike). Biggest benefit for me was to go to intermittent fasting - I now only eat in a 8 hour window between 10am-6am. Took a few hard weeks but now my appetite is conditioned to these hours so I don't really get hungry outside of them. I drink espresso in morning if I feel hungry as it supressed your hunger pains.
Agreed on keep it to whole foods and cutting out a lot of the carbs, but you do need some in your diet. Plus my I have increased my fruit & veg intake hugely. As someone who works in the food industry I would say the vast majority of food you eat is processed in some ways... just keep a eye on what's on the labels and nutritional declarations on the packs.
Some really good comments on this.
I have always been big since my late twenties, when I was 31, I lost 4 stone on a Keto/ Milkshake based diet in just over 4 months. Problem with it was it was not sustainable and I slowly put the weight back on.
I'm 37 now have ballooned again over the last two years... I have last 2 stone in the 9 weeks by just eating a clean diet and staying in calorie deficit, and doing a bit of exercise every day (20mins on a bike). Biggest benefit for me was to go to intermittent fasting - I now only eat in a 8 hour window between 10am-6am. Took a few hard weeks but now my appetite is conditioned to these hours so I don't really get hungry outside of them. I drink espresso in morning if I feel hungry as it supressed your hunger pains.
Agreed on keep it to whole foods and cutting out a lot of the carbs, but you do need some in your diet. Plus my I have increased my fruit & veg intake hugely. As someone who works in the food industry I would say the vast majority of food you eat is processed in some ways... just keep a eye on what's on the labels and nutritional declarations on the packs.
Eating healthy and eating for weight loss are two separate things.
The main thing is not to go down the rabbit hole of fad diets. Understanding the basics of energy balance is key. Understand why a diet works. All diets that are aimed for weight loss all have one thing in common and that is to reduce calorie intake to a level which puts you in a caloric deficit.
energy in - energy out = energy balance.
Eat less calories than your body burns and you will use up your stores (fat).
Either by earing less calories or increasing your activity levels.
See it so many times people recommending certain diets but fail to grasp the fundamentals. Once you learn energy balance it makes things so much easier.
No need to cut carbs, no need to cut foods you enjoy.
As for eating on the bank, its all about prepping before you go. Get yourself some small tuperware pots, and chop up the veg, peppers etc before you go. make up pasta pots, salad etc. This way avoids the temptation to just go to the shop and buy pot noodles crisps and junk.
The main thing is not to go down the rabbit hole of fad diets. Understanding the basics of energy balance is key. Understand why a diet works. All diets that are aimed for weight loss all have one thing in common and that is to reduce calorie intake to a level which puts you in a caloric deficit.
energy in - energy out = energy balance.
Eat less calories than your body burns and you will use up your stores (fat).
Either by earing less calories or increasing your activity levels.
See it so many times people recommending certain diets but fail to grasp the fundamentals. Once you learn energy balance it makes things so much easier.
No need to cut carbs, no need to cut foods you enjoy.
As for eating on the bank, its all about prepping before you go. Get yourself some small tuperware pots, and chop up the veg, peppers etc before you go. make up pasta pots, salad etc. This way avoids the temptation to just go to the shop and buy pot noodles crisps and junk.
Diet is an interesting subject for sure.
I would definately agree with the comments of avoiding any processed food if you are looking to lose weight.
I believe the vast majority of breakfast cerals etc. are generally unhealthy and loaded with sugar.
We been told for so long how bad Fat is in our diet.
But i believe Sugar is just as bad but probably even worse in the effect it has on the body.
I used to believe I ate a healthy Breakfast every morning of Porridge Oats and one Banana.
It was only after educating myself on foods which raised blood sugar levels and insulin resistance that it all became more clear as to why i was feeling bloated and gaining weight easily because of the foods i was eating.
I also found that by cutting down to 2 meals per day i didn't get cravings or feel hungry as often?!
I would definately agree with the comments of avoiding any processed food if you are looking to lose weight.
I believe the vast majority of breakfast cerals etc. are generally unhealthy and loaded with sugar.
We been told for so long how bad Fat is in our diet.
But i believe Sugar is just as bad but probably even worse in the effect it has on the body.
I used to believe I ate a healthy Breakfast every morning of Porridge Oats and one Banana.
It was only after educating myself on foods which raised blood sugar levels and insulin resistance that it all became more clear as to why i was feeling bloated and gaining weight easily because of the foods i was eating.
I also found that by cutting down to 2 meals per day i didn't get cravings or feel hungry as often?!
In reply to Post #1
So much incorrect information on just this thread alone.
here are some corrections
Carbs are not bad
You can eat after 7pm
breakfast does not "boost" your metabolism
So much incorrect information on just this thread alone.
here are some corrections
Carbs are not bad
You can eat after 7pm
breakfast does not "boost" your metabolism