The Diet And Fitness Battle - Page 2 - Orchid Board

MuscleGirl'sHobby · #11 01-08-2009, 12:49 PM

Hey Greg, I just wanted to offer some words of support and encouragement. The weight loss you've accomplished already is no small feat, especially considering your special circumstances, so be very proud of that!

I was always pretty fit and not overweight until I got pregnant and had a rough pregnancy, and even rougher time post partum. 6 months after having my daughter, I was heavier than I was when I was pregnant with her. That weight was with me for several years before I shed 40 pounds. I have always loved working out. Even when I was quite heavy, I lifted weights regulary and ran. I just had to get my diet in check.

I didn't do anything fancy. I just ate "clean" no refinded or white carbs what so ever. Whole grains, brown rice, sweet potatoes. Chicken breast, tuna, salmon and turkey became nearly my sole source of protein (I gotta have me a good steak every now and the). Fat free yogurt (with no sugar added, lots of them say fat free, but are loaded with sugar) is also good. Healthy fats are crucial, and help keep the apetite in check. I got those from avocado, walnut and almonds. And lastly, fresh fruit and veggies. A salad before lunch and dinner really cuts back on how much of the more calorie dense foods, and fills you up. They key was getting a good balance of protein, carbs and fat in each meal. Protein digests slowly, so if you eat protein with every meal, you will feel full longer. And, I never add salt to anything. Sweets is every once in a while for something special, and just a tase usually. I also cut out all sodas, even diet.

Sorry if that is redundant, and I'm sure you are doing a lot of it already. I just wanted to share the real life, no fad, diet that had become my lifestyle.

Stick with it! You've come a long way thus far. There is more to come. Don't get discouraged if you reach a plateau, it happens to nearly everyone at some point, sometimes more than once.

quiltingwacko · #12 01-08-2009, 01:40 PM

Hi fellow dieters
I have been trying The Sonoma Diet and find it very easy to follow. Great recipes! I have only lost one pound so far but didn't start on New Year's Day because of having company at the time. I find keeping all food in the cupboards or refrig helps a lot! If you can't see it, it isn't so tempting. This diet advocates a smaller amount of whole grain carbs too. Carol

flhiker · #13 01-08-2009, 07:23 PM

Hi Gregg, I'm fortunately I don't have to diet but about 4 years ago I put on about 10/15 pounds and noticed that my performance while mountain biking or hiking was sadly lacking. I tired quicker and couldn't go as far. So I tried the usual energy drink (red bull type) and didn't like the felling they gave me. So I went online in search of a healthy source of energy and I found FRS Healthy Energy. After trying it just before I went mountain biking I noticed right away that I had more energy and was able to return after a short rest without any of the jittery feeling the others gave me. Also I lose the extra weight in just 2 weeks. There are many benefits with this product. Cancer patients use it to help recover after chemo. Check out there website if you are interested FRS Healthy Energy, Healthy Energy Drink. It does not replace a healthy diet but it does curb your appetite and give the energy to work out a little longer and feel better after. Good luck.

GreggC · #14 01-08-2009, 08:20 PM

Unfortunately, I cannot have it. It contains green tea extract. For some reason that the professionals do not yet understand, green tea messes with the levels of the immunosuppressents that I take. Otherwise, it might work. I have to do the things the old fashioned way. But that is okay. I just received the results from my health assessment the gym did and it is pretty encouraging. I did much better than I expected I would do. I still have a way to go, but when you get encouraging news like I got today, it makes it just a little bit easier.

Thank you everybody!!

christina waines · #15 01-09-2009, 12:34 PM

Way to go

GreggC · #16 01-12-2009, 04:03 PM

the idea of working out again, I weighed in at a whopping 228#. I am in this morning at 196.8#. I lost forty pounds of fat and gained 9 pounds of muscle since March, 2008. I still have another net 22# to lose, but unless this is a heck of a lot harder, it's in the bag!!

quiltingwacko · #17 01-12-2009, 06:25 PM

Wow Gregg! That is impressive.

priz_m · #18 01-13-2009, 02:11 PM

Wow Gregg I can only imagine overcoming a kidney transplant and the strict diet that comes with it. I am personally not a fitness guru and I know I need to loose the winter weight

you may find helpful to try a raw diet (Ten Advantages of Eating Raw) I try to eat as much as 85% of my food raw (fruits and veggies) maybe that can help your diet out?

Also, I have a back condition that led me to 3 surgeries by the time I was 16 so I can only do so many types of exercise (swimming, some types of yoga) and one that literally works wonders and does not put pressure on your back or knees is callanetics.

one hour a day, ballet inspired toning, sounds girly but it works

best of luck to everyone being fit this 2009!

GreggC · #19 01-15-2009, 09:36 AM

Running around 195. Twenty pounds to go. Diet has made a difference. Getting used to not consuming as many calories. Eventually, when I get where I want to go, I look forward to being able to eat a little bit more, but I am eating good food now. Much work to do. My routine for a week is that I get on the treadmill and walk for a mile before I work out for forty-five minutes (three days a week) and when I am done working out, I ride the recumbent bike for ten miles. On days when I do not work out, I run on the treadmill for three miles. I have also been taking Sundays off as I know one needs recovery time.

Becca · #20 01-15-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by priz_m

Wow Gregg I can only imagine overcoming a kidney transplant and the strict diet that comes with it. I am personally not a fitness guru and I know I need to loose the winter weight

you may find helpful to try a raw diet (Ten Advantages of Eating Raw) I try to eat as much as 85% of my food raw (fruits and veggies) maybe that can help your diet out?

Also, I have a back condition that led me to 3 surgeries by the time I was 16 so I can only do so many types of exercise (swimming, some types of yoga) and one that literally works wonders and does not put pressure on your back or knees is callanetics.

one hour a day, ballet inspired toning, sounds girly but it works

best of luck to everyone being fit this 2009!

I have been interested in trying this, but how do I convince hubby to try it when he just loves his white breads and potatoes! And I would think it would be time consuming trying to have lunches prepared for work for a week and etc.?

Keep up the hard work Gregg!