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Simply Red · 09:45 AM

Hi Guys,

I'm up to a 36 waist - thanks to Del Taco and a few others. As well as eating pretty poorly over the last year, or so.

I'm on a strict regimen now and doing a three week diet and then merging it into a new way of life. I have a history of eating well (normally) - but, again; have been quite clumsy over the past year or so.

My plan is to limit myself to 1100 calories a day the first week, then up to 1200 the second week, and then stay on or around 1500 calories as the norm, with one cheat day per week.

After the third week - I'll get back into some sort of exercise, which too will be part of the new 'way of life'

In this thread I'd like to discuss food ideas for assisting myself (& others) with weight loss.

Since Monday I've not gone above 1100 calories/daily - I have eaten oatmeal, oranges, bananas, hard-boiled eggs and in closing, in the evening - I'll eat one of the Chick Fil A Spicy, grilled chicken wraps w/o dressing (350 cals)

I'm open to ideas - but the goal is - finding items that are a little less common and more creative.

Please assist at your leisure - anyone else need assistance or interested in jumping aboard, I welcome it.

Thanks again

Simply Red · 04-09-2018, 11:47 AM

th^ts a lot of bang for your buck BRC! Provided you're doing low calorie.

so say - one Publix foot long sub on wheat / turkey / mustard and veggies = 372 calories

Marcellus · 04-09-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Running is great until you blow out your knees

This is literally the biggest fallacy in all of exercise myths. Running is not bad for your knees.

Being fat is.

**Renegade** · 04-09-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Running is great until you blow out your knees

This is where I am. I don't have much left of my knee. Doctor told me to quit running, so it has been feeling better. I did a 5k Saturday and have been paying for it. I have been an endurance athlete for years and am struggling with not being able to run. Hopefully taking some weight off will ease the pain, but I doubt it.

Simply Red · 04-09-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

This is literally the biggest fallacy in all of exercise myths. Running is not bad for your knees.

Being fat is.

Child please - I ran for years and years - But I'm sure I have no clue what I'm talking about - go on and believe what you want to. Most avid runners will even admit this.

Frosty · 04-09-2018, 12:14 PM

Speaking of a good bang for the buck for low cal food, here's one I fall back on a lot. Take non-fat unflavored Greek yogurt (I use F_age, underscore because of stupid filter) and mix in 2 tablespoons of the bulk Ranch dip mix (can get at WalMart or Costco). Peel some carrots that are thick but not so thick that they are gross and woody. Slice the carrots on end so that they make rounds. Use the rounds like chips to eat the "dip".

It's only around 300 calories, depending on how many carrots you eat, and 27 g of protein. It helps curb the crunch/chips cravings and is pretty filling.

**BigRedChief** · 04-09-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

aren't you in Florida?

yes

Marcellus · 04-09-2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Child please - I ran for years and years - But I'm sure I have no clue what I'm talking about - go on and believe what you want to. Most avid runners will even admit this.

Don't know what to tell you, I've run around 8,000 miles the last 5 years with zero knee issues and know plenty of runners and only 2 I know of have had knee issues.

I don't believe either of them had injury caused by running and both have been back to full bore running since their injuries.

An easy way to look at it is I know more people who aren't runners that have had knee surgery than runners who have had knee surgery and I imagine thats true for pretty much everyone.

Now if you want to talk plantar fasciiitis or IT band syndrome you will get zero debate out of me.

Keep in mind if you weigh 300lbs you shouldn't be out sprinting or trying to run 10 miles but its not the running that is bad for your knees its the weight.

RippedmyFlesh · 04-09-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

my fitness pal says l should at or below 2509 calories a day to lose 2 lbs a week. That doesn’t count any exercise.

That has to be a typo right? I can't comprehend how someone can consume 2500 calories not exercise and lose 2lbs a week. That sure as hell never worked for me.

**BigRedChief** · 04-09-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

That has to be a typo right? I can't comprehend how someone can consume 2500 calories not exercise and lose 2lbs a week. That sure as hell never worked for me.

actually it is, it should be 2590 calories.

Marcellus · 04-09-2018, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RippedmyFlesh

That has to be a typo right? I can't comprehend how someone can consume 2500 calories not exercise and lose 2lbs a week. That sure as hell never worked for me.

I'm going to guess BRC is quiet a bit bigger than you are.

**BigRedChief** · 04-09-2018, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

I'm going to guess BRC is quiet a bit bigger than you are.

”bigger” that’s putting it nicely. l think the word your looking for is “fatter”.

**The Franchise** · 04-09-2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

Speaking of a good bang for the buck for low cal food, here's one I fall back on a lot. Take non-fat unflavored Greek yogurt (I use F_age, underscore because of stupid filter) and mix in 2 tablespoons of the bulk Ranch dip mix (can get at WalMart or Costco). Peel some carrots that are thick but not so thick that they are gross and woody. Slice the carrots on end so that they make rounds. Use the rounds like chips to eat the "dip".

It's only around 300 calories, depending on how many carrots you eat, and 27 g of protein. It helps curb the crunch/chips cravings and is pretty filling.

Take a cup of that some yogurt and mix in a scoop of protein powder....and then whip it up. Protein fluff.

RippedmyFlesh · 04-09-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

I'm going to guess BRC is quiet a bit bigger than you are.

Screw logan BRC for NT.
Good luck BRC sounds like you are working hard I admire you.

**lewdog** · 04-09-2018, 05:46 PM

Running is not efficient and can cause knee/back problems for many people. If you can do it, great. It does burn quite a few calories and rather quickly.

But it's also not necessary for fat loss. You can bike (HIIT), incline walk or perform short sprints for burning a great number of calories in a short time, while also having these be easier on your joints. There's many a low fat bodybuilder, with a great physique, who never runs.

Titty Meat · 04-09-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

This is literally the biggest fallacy in all of exercise myths. Running is not bad for your knees.

Being fat is.

You can't outrun your diet

03-29-2018, 09:38 AM
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	-- Let's talk about counting calories & routine Hi Guys, I'm up to a 36 waist - thanks to Del Taco and a few others. As well as eating pretty poorly over the last year, or so. I'm on a strict regimen now and doing a three week diet and then merging it into a new way of life. I have a history of eating well (normally) - but, again; have been quite clumsy over the past year or so. My plan is to limit myself to 1100 calories a day the first week, then up to 1200 the second week, and then stay on or around 1500 calories as the norm, with one cheat day per week. After the third week - I'll get back into some sort of exercise, which too will be part of the new 'way of life' In this thread I'd like to discuss food ideas for assisting myself (& others) with weight loss. Since Monday I've not gone above 1100 calories/daily - I have eaten oatmeal, oranges, bananas, hard-boiled eggs and in closing, in the evening - I'll eat one of the Chick Fil A Spicy, grilled chicken wraps w/o dressing (350 cals) I'm open to ideas - but the goal is - finding items that are a little less common and more creative. Please assist at your leisure - anyone else need assistance or interested in jumping aboard, I welcome it. Thanks again Last edited by Simply Red; 03-29-2018 at 09:45 AM..
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04-09-2018, 11:47 AM	#391
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	th^ts a lot of bang for your buck BRC! Provided you're doing low calorie. so say - one Publix foot long sub on wheat / turkey / mustard and veggies = 372 calories
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Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Warshington Casino cash: $5438243	Speaking of a good bang for the buck for low cal food, here's one I fall back on a lot. Take non-fat unflavored Greek yogurt (I use F_age, underscore because of stupid filter) and mix in 2 tablespoons of the bulk Ranch dip mix (can get at WalMart or Costco). Peel some carrots that are thick but not so thick that they are gross and woody. Slice the carrots on end so that they make rounds. Use the rounds like chips to eat the "dip". It's only around 300 calories, depending on how many carrots you eat, and 27 g of protein. It helps curb the crunch/chips cravings and is pretty filling.
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lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1531900	Running is not efficient and can cause knee/back problems for many people. If you can do it, great. It does burn quite a few calories and rather quickly. But it's also not necessary for fat loss. You can bike (HIIT), incline walk or perform short sprints for burning a great number of calories in a short time, while also having these be easier on your joints. There's many a low fat bodybuilder, with a great physique, who never runs.
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