The General Diet & Emotional Support Thread

Saucepot

seagullsim wrote: »

Hi,

Even though i've been registered on here for ages, this is the first time i've started a thread, so please bear with me if it's in the wrong place or anything....

I've been overweight all my life, and have always just ignored it, and laughed it off. I've recently come to a decision that I want to do something about it, and am fully committed to achieving a large weight loss in the next year (minimum of 5 stone in the next 18 months....).

So, I've made this committment, but how do I achieve it? My problem has always been willpower - I automatically assume that anything I try and do won't work, so I never really try. However, this is different, and I have convinced myself that I can do this.

I've bought an exercise bike for home, and do 15mins per night. I also have joined a gym, and try to get there twice a week (although I don't really know what to do there - I just do 15 mins on a jogging machine, and 15 mins on a rowing thing...). My diet isn't that bad - I don't snack between meals, and tend to eat sensibly.

Am I doing the right things? Can anyone suggest anything else I could do to help? Are Weightwatchers / Slimming World worth the money (the thought of being weighed in front of loads of people terrifies me....).

Really, any help (or supportive comments) are most welcomed...

Thanks

Kev.

Knock the cake on the head?

System

Dontknowanymore wrote: »

I dunno about the excercise side of things, but I can vouch that slimming world does work, it's not a fad, it's a healthy eating plan for life and if done properly you dont ever have to feel hungry!
I have lost 12.5lb in 5 weeks, and thats me who has never stuck to anything for longer than a day! :eek:
If you are facebook have a look at the group, there are thousands of photos, of meals people make and before/during/after photos, I love it!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=2250349716

I do love looking at before and after pictures, it's real inspiration to get on with it and lose weight

southernscouser

Eric_Pisch wrote: »

1) its cals in and cals out regardless of what system / fad diet you try

7) Try to get a balanced intake of around 33% protein / 33% fat / 33% carbs

Regarding number 1, although this is true, it's fare too basic a statement. Don't be fooled into thinking all calories are equal. They are not. When you eat is also extremely important. Do not eat close to your bedtime. Studie on mice eating late have shown they put on weight.

Regarding number 7, I don't agree with this. That is an excesive amount of carbs and if you're cutting out pastas, bread, potatoes for the short term, that is a hell of a lot of fiborous veg to eat. Aim for more protein.

Dontknowanymore

Saucepot wrote: »

Knock the cake on the head?

I am ashamed of you Saucy, you are slacking man!!!!!!

Vaila

seagullsim wrote: »

Thanks all.

So - Protein foods are the main focus. Other than Eggs & Cheese, what are the best ones to incorporate into a daily diet? Remember - no nuts or caffeine :-)

hi, good low fat sources of protien
are
lentils,peas ,beans,tofu ,quorn and soya products ie yoghurts and milk

if you eat meat then chicken without the skin, white fish

DanE2010

tinktinktinkerbell wrote: »

did you actually read mine? i never said you suggested a faddy diet, my post was actually agreeing with yours and adding a bit more

put the hormones back in the box

Then you could of worded it better!

And the hormones are in the box, you dont wanna see me when I let them loose!

Dontknowanymore

xXMessedUpXx wrote: »

I do love looking at before and after pictures, it's real inspiration to get on with it and lose weight

Yeah me too, there is a man in there who has lost 12.5 STONE!!!!!!!!
And a woman who has lost about 9 stone, it's bloody amazing!

System

Dontknowanymore wrote: »

Yeah me too, there is a man in there who has lost 12.5 STONE!!!!!!!!
And a woman who has lost about 9 stone, it's bloody amazing!

I'm going to join in the new year Might finally lose weight.

DanE2010

I also joined this http://www.minimins.com/ havent been on there for ages but at the time I found it really really useful, especially for meal ideas.

Saucepot

fluffnutter wrote: »

My first instinct was to post "Eat. Fewer. Pies". But it's Christmas! I'm being nice!

or just

EAT LESS, JABBA