Exquisite Dead Guy
First Post
I started my diet on May 1st at 204. Today I reached the milestone of 40 pounds lost! How you may ask? The tried and true method of counting calories and excersising.
I realized that I was taking in 300-500 calories a day just from the amount of soda I was drinking (Coke and Mt.Dew). I don't drink coffee, so I switched to diet iced tea with Splenda for my caffeine. I've since acquired a taste for some diet sodas (never thought I'd say that!). Favs are Tab, Pepsi Jazz (Strawberries and Cream), and Diet Coke with Splenda.
I also cut out my 1-2 beers a night and my weekend Southern Comfort. I try to take in low-no liquid calories.
I cut back my total caloric intake to 1000 a day. A bit extreme, but I did clear it with my doctor first. My plan went like this: breakfast 200 calories, lunch 300 calories, and supper (including evening snack) 500 calories. Over the last few weeks I could see the end in sight so I added a mid-morning and afternoon 50 calorie snack as well as a full 100 calorie snack at night. I'll soon be adding 700 calories a day to level off and maintain my weight.
I eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables (uncooked mostly) including lots of salads. I try to eat meat with every meal as I found I feel fuller if I do.
I cut way back on breads and starchy foods. These are just full of calories. You do need resome though, and half a sandwich is better than none.
I drink 1 liter of water in the morning. This really helps fill me up and prevents me from eating when I'm really just thirsty. I always drink at least 20 ounces of liquid with every meal and snack, usually more. I do run to the bathroom a lot, but it's a trade off I'm willing to make.
I gave up "cheat" meals. Homemade burgers or pizza instead of take out.
I walk 2 miles a day during my lunch hour. If it was too hot or it rained I'd either get up early or walk when I got home (outside or treadmill). I found that an MP3 player with talk programs works awesome if you can't find someone to walk with (I've acquired an appreciation for old time radio - especially CBS radio Mystery Theater). I'd like to start a program of light weights now just to tone a bit.
Anyway, no one here at work seems to have noticed so I just wanted to tell someone!
I'd be happy to help with advice if any one else is trying to lose the old gut.
I realized that I was taking in 300-500 calories a day just from the amount of soda I was drinking (Coke and Mt.Dew). I don't drink coffee, so I switched to diet iced tea with Splenda for my caffeine. I've since acquired a taste for some diet sodas (never thought I'd say that!). Favs are Tab, Pepsi Jazz (Strawberries and Cream), and Diet Coke with Splenda.
I also cut out my 1-2 beers a night and my weekend Southern Comfort. I try to take in low-no liquid calories.
I cut back my total caloric intake to 1000 a day. A bit extreme, but I did clear it with my doctor first. My plan went like this: breakfast 200 calories, lunch 300 calories, and supper (including evening snack) 500 calories. Over the last few weeks I could see the end in sight so I added a mid-morning and afternoon 50 calorie snack as well as a full 100 calorie snack at night. I'll soon be adding 700 calories a day to level off and maintain my weight.
I eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables (uncooked mostly) including lots of salads. I try to eat meat with every meal as I found I feel fuller if I do.
I cut way back on breads and starchy foods. These are just full of calories. You do need resome though, and half a sandwich is better than none.
I drink 1 liter of water in the morning. This really helps fill me up and prevents me from eating when I'm really just thirsty. I always drink at least 20 ounces of liquid with every meal and snack, usually more. I do run to the bathroom a lot, but it's a trade off I'm willing to make.
I gave up "cheat" meals. Homemade burgers or pizza instead of take out.
I walk 2 miles a day during my lunch hour. If it was too hot or it rained I'd either get up early or walk when I got home (outside or treadmill). I found that an MP3 player with talk programs works awesome if you can't find someone to walk with (I've acquired an appreciation for old time radio - especially CBS radio Mystery Theater). I'd like to start a program of light weights now just to tone a bit.
Anyway, no one here at work seems to have noticed so I just wanted to tell someone!
I'd be happy to help with advice if any one else is trying to lose the old gut.
You should be very proud of that. 
