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Posted on 6/12/24 at 8:25 am to Long Ball Larry
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Agreed, I could/should have worded that differently.
for the record that was all i was saying yesterday too
and i got a picture for you coming, give me a few more weeks until end of july when i go on my beach trip
Posted on 6/13/24 at 3:47 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Last year at 47 I made a decision tbat I was not going to go down the road of all my family and friends. I was 250 6ft and could barely run a half mile had high cholesterol to the point my dr was about to put me on meds I wasn’t a complete slob and had worked out and ran off and on most of my life but got lazy or busy with kids and family.
I started doing HIT training 3days a week, walking almost 2-3miles daily, haven’t had fast food in over a year. My breakfast consists of oatmeal with protein powder, protein shake for lunch and try for a salad with a cooked protein for supper about 3-4 nights a week I eliminated sugar drinks from my diet. The other days of the week are regular south Louisiana cooking.
My last checkup I am down 70points on my cholesterol, 225lbs can run 5miles my vo2 max is 42 and my resting heart rate has dropped from 62 to about 55.
One thing that has been big for me is having goals and a group. Make a point to pick a goal and start training for it , I started because I wanted to be able to hunt till I’m dead. And working out is now what will get me there, me and some of my group of friends are now planning to walk rim to rim of the grand canyon next year so now I’m training for that along with my hunting goals, we hold each other accountable and having a goal makes you get out of bed to go crank it out.
Get a smart watch so you can see even small increments in progress and try to get a friend for the journey, there are some awesom podcasts out there that can help you get started.
I started doing HIT training 3days a week, walking almost 2-3miles daily, haven’t had fast food in over a year. My breakfast consists of oatmeal with protein powder, protein shake for lunch and try for a salad with a cooked protein for supper about 3-4 nights a week I eliminated sugar drinks from my diet. The other days of the week are regular south Louisiana cooking.
My last checkup I am down 70points on my cholesterol, 225lbs can run 5miles my vo2 max is 42 and my resting heart rate has dropped from 62 to about 55.
One thing that has been big for me is having goals and a group. Make a point to pick a goal and start training for it , I started because I wanted to be able to hunt till I’m dead. And working out is now what will get me there, me and some of my group of friends are now planning to walk rim to rim of the grand canyon next year so now I’m training for that along with my hunting goals, we hold each other accountable and having a goal makes you get out of bed to go crank it out.
Get a smart watch so you can see even small increments in progress and try to get a friend for the journey, there are some awesom podcasts out there that can help you get started.
This post was edited on 6/13/24 at 4:09 pm
Posted on 6/14/24 at 10:18 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Congratulations for recognizing you need to do something. Getting old is not so bad if you are in shape. And, 51 is not so old now.
Commit to a plan, start slow with manageable goals at first. Walking 20-30
Minutes at least 3 times per week at a brisk pace, no lolly gagging.
Don’t be like the New Year resolution baws that show up at the gym doing shite ups, push ups, reps with too heavy weights, and sweating profusely, then are so sore and worn out that they come back a week later and then disappear forever. I feel like crap when I don’t exercise, but I can tell you that many times I say I don’t feel like exercising and I’m sluggish when starting, but after just a few minutes I am all into the workout and feel totally energized and on top of the world. Do it baw, no more excuses.
Commit to a plan, start slow with manageable goals at first. Walking 20-30
Minutes at least 3 times per week at a brisk pace, no lolly gagging.
Don’t be like the New Year resolution baws that show up at the gym doing shite ups, push ups, reps with too heavy weights, and sweating profusely, then are so sore and worn out that they come back a week later and then disappear forever. I feel like crap when I don’t exercise, but I can tell you that many times I say I don’t feel like exercising and I’m sluggish when starting, but after just a few minutes I am all into the workout and feel totally energized and on top of the world. Do it baw, no more excuses.
This post was edited on 6/14/24 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:12 pm to La Place Mike
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MovNat worked for me.
Do you pay?
Finding free workouts is not easy?
Got any YouTube channels that do the workouts?
MovNat has a channel but I think it is heavily loaded to broken up individual movement videos. 1-2 minutes a piece. Maybe on purpose to make you go to the real site and pay? I’m not a cheap arse. I just don’t want to pay for something until I know it’s for me.
Anybody got any YouTube channels that they love?
Posted on 6/25/24 at 8:44 pm to LSU alum wannabe
No I do not. They used to email 3 work outs a in a weekly news letter. Look like the stopped doing that. I will see what I can put together for you.
Posted on 6/25/24 at 9:17 pm to LSU alum wannabe
MovNat Mobility
This a good place to start. 9 different videos that helps you start working on mobility. After you get comfortable doing the movements. Start doing some variations of the movements presented in the videos before doing more concentrated movements or work outs for a great warm up. Feel free to ask more questions.
This a good place to start. 9 different videos that helps you start working on mobility. After you get comfortable doing the movements. Start doing some variations of the movements presented in the videos before doing more concentrated movements or work outs for a great warm up. Feel free to ask more questions.
Posted on 6/26/24 at 8:34 pm to LSU alum wannabe
It’s never too late to start, and starting is the hardest part.
We took pictures on Christmas Day 2022 and when I looked at them I was so disappointed in myself and how I looked. After a few days of self pity I got my arse in gear and did something about it. I gave up sugary drinks, went sugar free and low carb. I started walking some, not every day. I drank lots of water, sometimes added electrolytes to keep the sugar withdrawal headaches away and surprisingly it worked. The weight came off little by little and by July 2023 I was down 40 lbs. A year later I’m still down 40 lbs (well, it varies between 40-45 lbs). I started when I was 54, I’m now 55. I wish I’d done this 20 years ago.
I didn’t take any meds because I was scared that I would use it as a crutch. I would still like to lose about 10-15 more lbs but I think I have gotten a little comfortable where I’m at right now. I actually have a prescription for Zepbound at my pharmacy but I haven’t filled it because insurance won’t cover it and I can’t pay full price.
Anyway, just wanted to come in and give you a high 5 and give you some encouragement! You can do this! I’m certainly not an expert, just gave it the old college try. If Ozempic or any of the other meds can jump start you on your journey, use it. Just teach yourself great eating habits while you’re on it and learn what works best for you. And of course get a little exercise, just start slow, anything is better than nothing.
We took pictures on Christmas Day 2022 and when I looked at them I was so disappointed in myself and how I looked. After a few days of self pity I got my arse in gear and did something about it. I gave up sugary drinks, went sugar free and low carb. I started walking some, not every day. I drank lots of water, sometimes added electrolytes to keep the sugar withdrawal headaches away and surprisingly it worked. The weight came off little by little and by July 2023 I was down 40 lbs. A year later I’m still down 40 lbs (well, it varies between 40-45 lbs). I started when I was 54, I’m now 55. I wish I’d done this 20 years ago.
I didn’t take any meds because I was scared that I would use it as a crutch. I would still like to lose about 10-15 more lbs but I think I have gotten a little comfortable where I’m at right now. I actually have a prescription for Zepbound at my pharmacy but I haven’t filled it because insurance won’t cover it and I can’t pay full price.
Anyway, just wanted to come in and give you a high 5 and give you some encouragement! You can do this! I’m certainly not an expert, just gave it the old college try. If Ozempic or any of the other meds can jump start you on your journey, use it. Just teach yourself great eating habits while you’re on it and learn what works best for you. And of course get a little exercise, just start slow, anything is better than nothing.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 7:59 am to LSU alum wannabe
See a doctor that specializes in weight loss. MD followed by DABOM and ASMBS. They are qualified to give you the medical advice you need. You are one person and need to be treated as an individual. People on this board will speak from their moralistic views and/or act like they know what’s best for you based on their beliefs about what is best for the majority. You are one person and need a plan created for YOU.
Most of the people on here are factually wrong about what drives the disease of obesity. We are not living in the dark ages. We have data and factually know what drives obesity for the majority. It’s a lack of naturally produced GLP-1.
It is just as wrong and moralistically bankrupt to take weight lose medicine as it is to take medicine for heart disease. Or kidney disease. It’s so interesting that so many people get triggered by THIS treatment for THIS disease.
We are not living in the dark ages. We have the data and factually know at this point. Yet so many refuse to acknowledge it and continue fat shaming and spewing vile negativity that actually makes it harder to fight the disease of obesity.
See a good weight loss doc. They will help you understand YOUR situation and identify what drivers YOU have and create a treatment plan designed for YOU. If that plan includes medicine, so what? Many patients are able to stop taking multiple other meds with lots of side effects because they treated their obesity. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death. It drives diabetes, gout, heart disease, etc.
I’m not saying meds are right for you or not. See a heart doc when you need to fight heart disease. See a weight loss doc when you need to fight obesity. Pretty simple.
As I have stated before on here, I have and will never excuse personal responsibility in this process. Seeing a qualified doc and then faithfully executing the care plan IS TAKING responsibility. If you want to try other routes before seeing a doc, good luck. I hope it works. Just know that time is precious and you can’t get it back. The sooner you get healthy, the sooner you will enjoy your time more. And the sooner you will start giving yourself additional time before you bid adieu to this world.
Most of the people on here are factually wrong about what drives the disease of obesity. We are not living in the dark ages. We have data and factually know what drives obesity for the majority. It’s a lack of naturally produced GLP-1.
It is just as wrong and moralistically bankrupt to take weight lose medicine as it is to take medicine for heart disease. Or kidney disease. It’s so interesting that so many people get triggered by THIS treatment for THIS disease.
We are not living in the dark ages. We have the data and factually know at this point. Yet so many refuse to acknowledge it and continue fat shaming and spewing vile negativity that actually makes it harder to fight the disease of obesity.
See a good weight loss doc. They will help you understand YOUR situation and identify what drivers YOU have and create a treatment plan designed for YOU. If that plan includes medicine, so what? Many patients are able to stop taking multiple other meds with lots of side effects because they treated their obesity. Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death. It drives diabetes, gout, heart disease, etc.
I’m not saying meds are right for you or not. See a heart doc when you need to fight heart disease. See a weight loss doc when you need to fight obesity. Pretty simple.
As I have stated before on here, I have and will never excuse personal responsibility in this process. Seeing a qualified doc and then faithfully executing the care plan IS TAKING responsibility. If you want to try other routes before seeing a doc, good luck. I hope it works. Just know that time is precious and you can’t get it back. The sooner you get healthy, the sooner you will enjoy your time more. And the sooner you will start giving yourself additional time before you bid adieu to this world.
This post was edited on 7/3/24 at 8:16 am
Posted on 7/3/24 at 8:11 am to BawtHouse
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Most of the people on here are factually wrong about what drives the disease of obesity. We are not living in the dark ages. We have data and factually know what drives obesity for the majority. It’s a lack of naturally produced GLP-1.
its not that they are wrong. the laws of thermodynamics still play a part. they are wrong in that its a simple issue of willpower. That is like saying its a lack of will power for those with low T to put on muscle. Its a hormonal issue in many cases
But to be fair, most people that have low GLP-1 output naturally are in that position because of over indulging in the first place. Sure some are born that away but majority is from over indulgence
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You are one person and need to be treated as an individual. People on this board will speak from their moralistic views and/or act like they know what’s best for you based on their beliefs about what is best for the majorit
i mean you are right but unless its a doctor that is well educated in nutrition and exercise science...then you will get just as good of advice here. Difference is blood work, only a few here understand that. But 95% of doctors, even weight loss doctors, have zero clue on this kind of stuff. GO ask one that specializes in weight loss using GLP-1 to explain the half life of the medicine and graph the blood levels defending the position and watch the blank stares you get.
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It is just as wrong and moralistically bankrupt to take weight lose medicine as it is to take medicine for heart disease. Or kidney disease. It’s so interesting that so many people get triggered by THIS treatment for THIS disease.
agree 100%
why would we not live better through chemistry if the negative side effects are very minimal and the positive side effects are great
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We are not living in the dark ages. We have the data and factually know at this point. Yet so many refuse to acknowledge it and continue fat shaming and spewing vile negativity that actually makes it harder to fight the disease of obesity.
i mean to be fair, fat shaming worked for a long time and is a great motivator. the current embracement of fat culture sure as frick isnt working. and like i said above....in well over the majority of cases, GLP1 is low due to ignoring the signal and over indulging over time.
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See a good weight loss doc. They will help you understand YOUR situation and identify what drivers YOU have and create a treatment plan designed for YOU. If that plan includes medicine, so what? Many people get over multiple other meds with lots of side effects for weight loss meds that are extremely safe and fine tested with minimal side effects.
agreed but dont got to one that is going to baby you. go to one that will tell you ......you are fricking fat, you need to lift, you need to diet and track. not just...take this medicine and rely on it to lose weight.
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As I have stated before on here, I have and will never excuse personal responsibility in this process. Seeing a qualified doc and then faithfully executing the care plan IS TAKING responsibility. If you want to try other routes before seeing a doc, good luck. I hope it works. Just know that time is precious and you can’t get it back. The sooner you get healthy, the sooner you will enjoy your time more. And the sooner you will start giving yourself additional time before you bid adieu to this world.
this is one of the main reasons i tell those over 40...get on the medicine if you are morbidly obese. most people seem to be in denial about being morbidly obese and dont want to confront the situation because of feelings.
frick your feelings, get healthy.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 8:28 am to lsu777
777, we agree on most things about this disease(I know you struggle with calling it a disease). There are some things we disagree on, and that’s perfectly ok.
It’s quite easy for me to get/give opinions that are extremely qualified in weight loss medicine. Suffice it to say that.
“Naturally occurring levels” does not strictly refer to “nature.” It refers to the levels naturally produced by a patient at any given time. Nature plays a much larger role in that than you seem to want to acknowledge. All good. Of course there are tons of different influences on this besides “nature” that we can throw in the “nurture” category.
Fat shaming largely does not work. And has not worked. Go talk to a few thousand patients with morbid obesity about the effects that fat shaming has had on them. It drives depression and anxiety. Both also are compounding drivers of obesity.
It’s a complex disease. The first error that most make is trying to act like it’s not complex. This is why “eat less move more” has continued to be a thing. Immediately that mindset takes people off course.
It’s quite easy for me to get/give opinions that are extremely qualified in weight loss medicine. Suffice it to say that.
“Naturally occurring levels” does not strictly refer to “nature.” It refers to the levels naturally produced by a patient at any given time. Nature plays a much larger role in that than you seem to want to acknowledge. All good. Of course there are tons of different influences on this besides “nature” that we can throw in the “nurture” category.
Fat shaming largely does not work. And has not worked. Go talk to a few thousand patients with morbid obesity about the effects that fat shaming has had on them. It drives depression and anxiety. Both also are compounding drivers of obesity.
It’s a complex disease. The first error that most make is trying to act like it’s not complex. This is why “eat less move more” has continued to be a thing. Immediately that mindset takes people off course.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 9:42 am to BawtHouse
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“Naturally occurring levels” does not strictly refer to “nature.” It refers to the levels naturally produced by a patient at any given time. Nature plays a much larger role in that than you seem to want to acknowledge. All good. Of course there are tons of different influences on this besides “nature” that we can throw in the “nurture” category.
umm man a lot of the studies on glp-1 show that is becomes blunted over time from over eating. im just following the science, trying not to be biased one way or another
I acknowledge food noise but obesity is pretty simple, its a thermodynamics problem. why or how...that is another matter
but counting macros and exercise will work 100% of the time, that is a fact
not i 100% support the use of GLP-1 because i believe many are not capable of that self control, but obesity on a basic fundamental level is not complex
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Fat shaming largely does not work. And has not worked. Go talk to a few thousand patients with morbid obesity about the effects that fat shaming has had on them. It drives depression and anxiety. Both also are compounding drivers of obesity.
worked for decades only after the acceptance of fat people did it stop working. sure worked for me
but i acknowledge for many it has the opposite effect. 99% of those people are weak unsuccessful people anyways though. they are weak mentally and will always look for an excuse.
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It’s a complex disease. The first error that most make is trying to act like it’s not complex. This is why “eat less move more” has continued to be a thing. Immediately that mindset takes people off course.
we will never agree here
obesity is simply a thermodynamics problem and eat less move more is the simple equation to this.
the actual obesity problem is not complex...the ability to stay consistent and the mental side....yes. actual eating and exercise part...no.
and that is ok that we disagree on that...its essentially the same solution from both of us. Use the tools available to help you stay consistent and get your health back. in some form or another that will include medicine, exercise and diet
im just more a hard arse about things and dont beleive in babying people My wife says i lack empathy...i dont. Im just a driver driver personality and dont believe in sugar coating things, i want to hear the truth at all times and i beleive in taking actionable steps immediately upon identifying a problem.
when i was 244 lbs...my wife would tell me i looked great...i knew from the mirror and deep down I didnt. Took my best friend to tell me...you are fat frick and you need to fix it. it was my old lifting partner who had moved. Once he told me that, i knew i needed to take action. it was a problem that was called out for me, making it clear...yea its an issue.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:03 am to lsu777
Hard arsery comes in many forms. I used to be one in the sense you are on this issue. I’ve learned that I get what I want(helping more people) by not attacking them, ridiculing them, or making them feel shame. You should see me when a care plan isn’t followed. There is no lack of hard arsery.
Notwithstanding, the amount of people and the degree to which they get triggered by the concept of using medicine to treat a disease is absolutely insane. It’s as if they are being asked to give up a claim to being a decent human by admitting these drugs are effective and safe. Forget big pharma and their motives. Irrelevant. Forget lobbying. Irrelevant. Forget bad doctors that prescribe ANY drug without due diligence through testing, eval, and social history. What is relevant is the drugs unlock the ability for people to succeed with weight loss when they otherwise have not and will not. The power of food noise is too great to overcome for the vast majority. Those capable of overcoming it without meds mostly already have(like you).
Wait until most people start to understand how effective these meds are at treating addictions like alcoholism, drugs(including opioid), gambling, nail biting, etc. The effects on the reward center are very real and not specific to obesity.
Notwithstanding, the amount of people and the degree to which they get triggered by the concept of using medicine to treat a disease is absolutely insane. It’s as if they are being asked to give up a claim to being a decent human by admitting these drugs are effective and safe. Forget big pharma and their motives. Irrelevant. Forget lobbying. Irrelevant. Forget bad doctors that prescribe ANY drug without due diligence through testing, eval, and social history. What is relevant is the drugs unlock the ability for people to succeed with weight loss when they otherwise have not and will not. The power of food noise is too great to overcome for the vast majority. Those capable of overcoming it without meds mostly already have(like you).
Wait until most people start to understand how effective these meds are at treating addictions like alcoholism, drugs(including opioid), gambling, nail biting, etc. The effects on the reward center are very real and not specific to obesity.
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:03 am to LSU alum wannabe
The longest journey starts with the first step. Good for you for asking and taking charge.
Many good suggestions. You have to balance your age, size, current condition and work on it. You didn't get that big overnight and you won't lose it overnight. Obviously consult with your physician before starting a new regiment.
Personally, I started doing Krav Maga about 9 years ago, made a commitment to walk more and go to the Y to lift weights (not heavy stuff anymore) at least twice / week. Have lost 15 lbs. Down from 206, so I'm pretty close to my target weight for my height. That's just what I did and it's not for everyone.
Simple dietary changes can work was well. You don't have to give up things you love, just watch more for the types of foods you eat and the portions. Eliminate or minimize the intake of processed foods to the extent possible. The obvious ones like fried food, enriched flour breads (no bagels!), pastas etc. Portion control can have a large impact on your weight. You can eat what you like on a healthy diet, just not so much of it. Beer? Other alcohols? In moderation if you can.
Many studies have shown that just walking can have a profound impact on your health. Try to target around 7,500 steps/day. Get a FitBit or a counter. I use LoseIt for calorie counting and StepsApp for a pedometer. Integrates with Applewatch if you have.
One Article On Walking
Good luck!
Many good suggestions. You have to balance your age, size, current condition and work on it. You didn't get that big overnight and you won't lose it overnight. Obviously consult with your physician before starting a new regiment.
Personally, I started doing Krav Maga about 9 years ago, made a commitment to walk more and go to the Y to lift weights (not heavy stuff anymore) at least twice / week. Have lost 15 lbs. Down from 206, so I'm pretty close to my target weight for my height. That's just what I did and it's not for everyone.
Simple dietary changes can work was well. You don't have to give up things you love, just watch more for the types of foods you eat and the portions. Eliminate or minimize the intake of processed foods to the extent possible. The obvious ones like fried food, enriched flour breads (no bagels!), pastas etc. Portion control can have a large impact on your weight. You can eat what you like on a healthy diet, just not so much of it. Beer? Other alcohols? In moderation if you can.
Many studies have shown that just walking can have a profound impact on your health. Try to target around 7,500 steps/day. Get a FitBit or a counter. I use LoseIt for calorie counting and StepsApp for a pedometer. Integrates with Applewatch if you have.
One Article On Walking
Good luck!
This post was edited on 7/3/24 at 10:12 am
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:23 am to BawtHouse
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Hard arsery comes in many forms. I used to be one in the sense you are on this issue. I’ve learned that I get what I want(helping more people) by not attacking them, ridiculing them, or making them feel shame. You should see me when a care plan isn’t followed. There is no lack of hard arsery.
well im way less of a hard arse than i used to be. ask hulklogan, i used to ride his arse on here, friendly but firm.
and im for empathy when the patient is seeking help, no need to fat shame. but be truthful and tell them, cant just rely on the medicine.
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Notwithstanding, the amount of people and the degree to which they get triggered by the concept of using medicine to treat a disease is absolutely insane. It’s as if they are being asked to give up a claim to being a decent human by admitting these drugs are effective and safe. Forget big pharma and their motives. Irrelevant. Forget lobbying. Irrelevant. Forget bad doctors that prescribe ANY drug without due diligence through testing, eval, and social history. What is relevant is the drugs unlock the ability for people to succeed with weight loss when they otherwise have not and will not. The power of food noise is too great to overcome for the vast majority. Those capable of overcoming it without meds mostly already have(like you).
man i dont get it either. its assigning pre conceived moralistic views to things. at low doses, glp1 is no different than TRT. At the higher doses it is no different than running a mild testosterone only cycle to get the muscle and strength you desire.
I have talked about it before on here, but some people feel both are cheating. I always ask...cheating who? if one is not competing then who is it cheating? For it to be cheating, there must be a competition and the rules of the competition must be clear.
This is especially true if its a married man. Not even competing for singel women. its laughable when people claim its cheating
is using adderal or similar medicine to help in school and getting a high paying job cheating? i mean only time it would matter is when competing for the opposite sex. most would say no to that.
its just stupid how people assign their own morals to certain things. To be fair, many do this with all forms of medicine. but then encourage the use of supplements like it is somehow different because it didnt come from the doctor
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Wait until most people start to understand how effective these meds are at treating addictions like alcoholism, drugs(including opioid), gambling, nail biting, etc. The effects on the reward center are very real and not specific to obesity.
no doubt. also effects sex drive. Can be a blessing for those that are addicted to things like porn or sex in general but not good when in a marriage. but overall the meds are also for treating addictions and one of the biggest break through in these areas in years.
Posted on 7/9/24 at 8:09 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Hey man
I am 51 and have been battling belly fat for two years. I started a health plan this week.
Starting the first 2 weeks with disciplined eating. Zero carbs and sweets. Lots of lean protein and vegetables. No fruits or alcohol.
After two weeks I will start doing push ups and squats with only my body weight.
I actually look forward to the process. I hurt my knee and got really discouraged last year. Gained about 25 lbs. Now I want to have a life style change.
Like someone said if you’re going to do it do it now. I don’t want to be sickly in my sixties. It’s going into the 4 quarter and I am training for overtime.
Good luck and keep posting.
I am 51 and have been battling belly fat for two years. I started a health plan this week.
Starting the first 2 weeks with disciplined eating. Zero carbs and sweets. Lots of lean protein and vegetables. No fruits or alcohol.
After two weeks I will start doing push ups and squats with only my body weight.
I actually look forward to the process. I hurt my knee and got really discouraged last year. Gained about 25 lbs. Now I want to have a life style change.
Like someone said if you’re going to do it do it now. I don’t want to be sickly in my sixties. It’s going into the 4 quarter and I am training for overtime.
Good luck and keep posting.
Posted on 7/10/24 at 6:26 am to Tenfold
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Hey man
I am 51 and have been battling belly fat for two years. I started a health plan this week.
Starting the first 2 weeks with disciplined eating. Zero carbs and sweets. Lots of lean protein and vegetables. No fruits or alcohol.
Encouraging to see more of us 50+ dudes trying to get our shite together. I’m going on 7 mths and have been pleased with my results.
As has been said on this site a lot, is use the leangains calculator and try to figure out your macros. My tendency in the past was to go way low on calories, cut carbs and ramp up exercise at the same time. This will not work over a sustained period of time and will screw with your metabolism. Especially if you’re burning an extra 200 - 500 cals a day exercising.
Everything out there about doing a body recomp points to eating a lot more that you initially think you should….but of clean food and not junk. My biggest challenge has been trying to nail my diet to eat enough calories in good food consistently without going too low and bonking or eating too much and stalling out the weight loss.
That and trying to manage the devil’s hours of 7:00 to 10:00pm which used to be when the wine or liquor came out.
Good luck!
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