Im fat. Halp.

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

Awesome guys.

I really appreciate all this information. I gotta do something before I die. Im 23... but meh...

I work at the UPS facility in my area actually. lol. Its just im sure my food is where im going wrong...

Actually... im sure of it. Every meal is fast food. As well as a good 2l. bottle of soda a day. Hell... I should be 400 pounds the way I eat.

 

[dustinr 10+ year member]

Awesome guys.
I really appreciate all this information. I gotta do something before I die. Im 23... but meh...

I work at the UPS facility in my area actually. lol. Its just im sure my food is where im going wrong...

Actually... im sure of it. Every meal is fast food. As well as a good 2l. bottle of soda a day. Hell... I should be 400 pounds the way I eat.

How long is your lunch shift man? I can't imagine eating fast food for every meal, I would eventually get sick of it. Do you ever take food to work, like a sack lunch or something.

 

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

Honest to god...

Breakfast - 2 McDonalds chicken biscuits

Lunch - Meh... Leftover Pizza, kfc, Etc.

Dinner - Same as above, just the night before

 

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

and no joke...

taco bell... at LEAST 3 times a week.

 

[Captain_Ahab 5,000+ posts]

I quit going to taco bell ever for my "cheat" meal I usually have once a week. I looked up the nutrition info on the internet and discovered my order -1 chicken quesidillia, 1 order cheesy fiesta potatoes, and one of those 1/2lb burritos ended up being something like 1,250 claories!

 

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

I quit going to taco bell ever for my "cheat" meal I usually have once a week. I looked up the nutrition info on the internet and discovered my order -1 chicken quesidillia, 1 order cheesy fiesta potatoes, and one of those 1/2lb burritos ended up being something like 1,250 claories!

heh...

Thats an appetizer.

Im usually good for 2 Chalupas, 2 Taco supremes, 1/2lb burrito, and 2 Mt. Dew refills.

 

[OoMesKoO 10+ year member]

looks like im gonna cut food back....

WAYYYYYYY back. What about that atkins shit?

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

Eat small meals ever 3 hours or so as stated. One main thing that hasn't been mentioned, ONLY DRINK WATER! Those 2-3 colas every day add up quick. As for exercise. I'd start out walking about 2 miles everyday. Then move on up to FAST walk. And then start jogging.
Some foods I recommend are lean beef,chicken, pork, tuna,turkey,fish,rice, skim milk, low fat yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, whole wheat breads,fruit, oatmeal, grits, egg whites and some other things I am sure I am forgetting.

my problem is the few beers i have with/after dinner not cokes. i drink a sprite during lunch. and water for breakfast

 

[TheFiverMan 10+ year member]

easy..eat less..see how many calories u need and subtract 500-700 from that and you will lose weight no matter what..easy as that

 

[dustinr 10+ year member]

What is your normal schedule like, as far as work goes.. lunch break, when you get home from work ect? and How do you feel when you get home?

For breakfast I'd recommend toast or some sort of healthy cereal. This will not only be healthier then the chicken biscuits, but save you a lot of money too.

Lunch, I'd make my main meal of the day. The only thing that sucks about this is alot of times is our schedules will not allow us to go home and cook a full course meal for lunch. I'd steer clear from all fast food joints and try and find some sort of healthier replacement. Subway or Quizno's wouldn't be a bad option if you were in a hurry. You could always cook something up the night before and heat it up for lunch the next day too.

After work, I'd highly suggest finding a friend/family member to start doing 30/60-60/120s with you, as I explained earlier on page 1. Running/walking with another person will help keep you motivated. Only eat after your done running.. Your appetite should really start kicking in about 30 mins after your done. Again, avoid fast food as much as possible, if your really in the mood for a burger.. just throw one on the grill at home.. also try and cook enough for left overs so you can heat up whatever you have for lunch the next day. One last thing, do full course meals too.. this means.. a well balanced meal.. i know alot of people that'll just cook burgers or hot dogs and that's all they will eat. That's not healthy.

So in conclusion:

3 healthy meals a day only drinking water & juices

30 second sprint/60 second walks 10-12 times/night 3-4 days a week for 3 weeks.

and after you can breeze through 30/60s

60 second sprint/120 second walks 10-12 times/night 3-4 days a week for 3 weeks.

1 long distance run 1 to 2 miles one day a week (make sure to time yourself so you can see your improvement)

Best of luck.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

what is your real goal? is it just to lose weight or do you want to be healthy? i Recently started a program because i'm concerned about my blood sugars, my cholesterol is too high, and couple those with a history of heart disease in my family...well you get the picture. So i go see a "lifestlye coach" as she likes to call herself, and in the 16 days that i've been on the program i went from 259 to 247. The whole program is monitored by a doctor and is totally healthy. Some harm can be done by exercising at too heavy a weight, so like deerhunt said, i'd start with some impact stuff like walking or the bike or elliptical at the gym. After the weight has dropped then you can do the running and what-not.

Altho i signed a agreement not to give away all the secrets of the program (she does charge a fee) i would be willing to help others with the diet portion if you are seriously interested

Edit: BTW my goal is 210, with 200 in mind if my body will allow, not sure tho cuz i have alot of muscle mass too

 

[GabeC 10+ year member]

easy..eat less..see how many calories u need and subtract 500-700 from that and you will lose weight no matter what..easy as that

with all-do respect, and remember i'm saying with all-do respect, that idea isn't worth a velvet painting of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

What is your normal schedule like, as far as work goes.. lunch break, when you get home from work ect? and How do you feel when you get home?
For breakfast I'd recommend toast or some sort of healthy cereal. This will not only be healthier then the chicken biscuits, but save you a lot of money too.

Lunch, I'd make my main meal of the day. The only thing that sucks about this is alot of times is our schedules will not allow us to go home and cook a full course meal for lunch. I'd steer clear from all fast food joints and try and find some sort of healthier replacement. Subway or Quizno's wouldn't be a bad option if you were in a hurry. You could always cook something up the night before and heat it up for lunch the next day too.

After work, I'd highly suggest finding a friend/family member to start doing 30/60-60/120s with you, as I explained earlier on page 1. Running/walking with another person will help keep you motivated. Only eat after your done running.. Your appetite should really start kicking in about 30 mins after your done. Again, avoid fast food as much as possible, if your really in the mood for a burger.. just throw one on the grill at home.. also try and cook enough for left overs so you can heat up whatever you have for lunch the next day. One last thing, do full course meals too.. this means.. a well balanced meal.. i know alot of people that'll just cook burgers or hot dogs and that's all they will eat. That's not healthy.

So in conclusion:

3 healthy meals a day only drinking water & juices

30 second sprint/60 second walks 10-12 times/night 3-4 days a week for 3 weeks.

and after you can breeze through 30/60s

60 second sprint/120 second walks 10-12 times/night 3-4 days a week for 3 weeks.

1 long distance run 1 to 2 miles one day a week (make sure to time yourself so you can see your improvement)

Best of luck.

totally unreliable statement given that you have no idea of with his blood sugar profile is. Most juices have as much or more sugar than sodas and can be damaging his body. Eating real fresh fruit with water is a much better alternative. But there is a real reason they say to check with your doctor before committing to any real diet of sorts...simple blood tests can determine what is best

 

[shortys408 10+ year member]

or eat the same amount but no fast food.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

with all-do respect, and remember i'm saying with all-do respect, that idea isn't worth a velvet painting of a whale and a dolphin gettin' it on

^^^troof....balance and moderation is the real key. Calories play a small part if you are eating the right things. 300 calories of lean protein does NOT have the same effect as 300 calories of soda pop