NotSoBigBen Posted May 25, 2017 Share I have to disagree with this post. I am NOT eating less. But rather "eating the right types of food". I grew up in the typical Afrikaner home, carbs on top of carbs, with a side dish of more carbs .... Reducing the "quantity" of this will never make it "okay" ..... One needs to better understand "food types", appropriate portion sizes, etc .... I benefitted greatly from a diatitian that taught me the basics, and gave me the base knowledge to make educated choices.We can agree to disagree? This I assume works/worked for you, it didn't for me and I've been around a while ... Tried many different 'eating plans' Sent from my LG-D958 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerouc Posted May 25, 2017 Share Currently klapping mid 130s, was mid 120s with w2w last year and hoping to be low 120s by K2C. Life just didnt allow me to train the past couple of months so im extremely unfit as well. im in Somerset West so pop me a message if you wanna get a fatties ride together on a saturday or sunday. i can even do rides during the week out meerendal/bottlarey etc. (work in nothern suburbs.) gummibear and Robbie Stewart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted May 25, 2017 Share We can agree to disagree? This I assume works/worked for you, it didn't for me and I've been around a while ... Tried many different 'eating plans' Sent from my LG-D958 using Tapatalk I think it's about the metric used to define eating 'less' or 'more', than before etc. Physical size of serving is one thing, but the calorific value of the serving is probably closer to what counts. Anyway, just a suggestion to consider... the nerd and Audible Anarchy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted May 25, 2017 Share Also careful of dietitians... Many prescribe to the old school mentality, need to find one that's up to speed with whats really healthy and whats 1980's healthy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted May 25, 2017 Share With regards to exercise, by chance for me, I found that swimming was the best way to lose weight. I had been cycling and doing a bit of running and my weight stayed stable. Then I start doing some swimming with a masters group and managed to lose weight without changing anything else. Nice thing is that it's low impact on your joints. gummibear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted May 25, 2017 Share So far there seems to be a variety of advice from a variety of backgrounds, and I appreciate it. I will also report back on the "other" thread. I am going to keep reading through this fred, as I am seriously on a mission to lose the extra unwanted kilos. I not only want to get thin, I want to get fit, and am starting to gym on the 3rd of June after my final week of eating whatever I can lay my hands on, as I am going to Namibia for a business trip. Mostly this whatever I can lay my hands on will consist of Gemsbok rump, Gemsbok fillet, Gemsbok rump and fillet, some Gemsbok burgers, and possibly some Gemsbok rump just for a change again...But thereafter I promise, I will be good..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Belle Posted May 25, 2017 Share So far there seems to be a variety of advice from a variety of backgrounds, and I appreciate it. I will also report back on the "other" thread. I am going to keep reading through this fred, as I am seriously on a mission to lose the extra unwanted kilos. I not only want to get thin, I want to get fit, and am starting to gym on the 3rd of June after my final week of eating whatever I can lay my hands on, as I am going to Namibia for a business trip. Mostly this whatever I can lay my hands on will consist of Gemsbok rump, Gemsbok fillet, Gemsbok rump and fillet, some Gemsbok burgers, and possibly some Gemsbok rump just for a change again... But thereafter I promise, I will be good..... This is part of the problem right here - if you want to lose weight and get fit, you need to want to start NOW, not next week, or the 3rd June, or whenever you feel like it. There will always always be an event or some excuse to delay your goals if you let life get in the way. Start today, right NOW. All it takes to start are some smarter food choices, smaller portion sizes and getting active! There is nothing wrong with gemsbok rump or fillet or even a burger while you are on your trip, just eat in moderation and don't eat everything you can get your hands on You need to want it enough to start right now. Do it, we all back you HBO, RyanD, Red Robin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 25, 2017 Share We can agree to disagree? This I assume works/worked for you, it didn't for me and I've been around a while ... Tried many different 'eating plans' Sent from my LG-D958 using Tapatalk Think we may agree more than we disagree .... Sounds like you HAD the base knowledge to do it yourself. I am handy with tools, built my own garage and braai room, electrical, computers, photography .... but only knew what food tasted "lekker", with no understanding of how each contributed to a balanced diet. Simply was not part of my education. Thus I benefitted so much from a dietitian. I also have the attitude/approach to employ specialists, and then follow their advise to the T. In this case I got a damn good dietitian, and it really worked. But if somebody knows the basics, and have bad habits .... well then it is a different game .... NotSoBigBen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 25, 2017 Share Also careful of dietitians... Many prescribe to the old school mentality, need to find one that's up to speed with whats really healthy and whats 1980's healthy... I am just GLAD I got an excellent dietitian. She starts by checking your medical history, blood results etc ... Then listens to your real life situation ... no use giving advise that does not fit a persons life style. Her "standard" documents were tweaked a lot to fit my lifestyle/working hours. In office by 6:00. Spend a lot of time on the road between sites - I had to make a mind shift and now have a little cooler bag with food so I can eat properly - garage pies and chips are convenient, but certainly not good in the long run. Snacks in the computer bag for when meetings goes into lunch time - getting HUNGRY and eating later is a recipe for weight gain ! Regular small helpings ... but this takes some planning. After the first month it is second nature. So happens that she also sees a friend of mine ... different medical background, different lifestyle - TOTALLY different eating options !! So certainly NOT a one-size-fits-all solution for this. PS - next time you are at a restaurant, look at people. Notice their "build" and what they eat .... such an obvious correlation. BigDL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 25, 2017 Share So far there seems to be a variety of advice from a variety of backgrounds, and I appreciate it. I will also report back on the "other" thread. I am going to keep reading through this fred, as I am seriously on a mission to lose the extra unwanted kilos. I not only want to get thin, I want to get fit, and am starting to gym on the 3rd of June after my final week of eating whatever I can lay my hands on, as I am going to Namibia for a business trip. Mostly this whatever I can lay my hands on will consist of Gemsbok rump, Gemsbok fillet, Gemsbok rump and fillet, some Gemsbok burgers, and possibly some Gemsbok rump just for a change again... But thereafter I promise, I will be good..... Robbie just for one night, try the following : - Gemsbok steak- ONE baked potato, or similar portion of chips- side salad, about two cups size (klein pap-bak)- have a good go at that salad before finishing the first half of the steak .... Food sorted. that easy for weight loss that other part of the night needs some thought as well ... Easy to take in more sugar and calories in liquid form than from the actual food ..... THIS part is difficult for some. Skinny Milo, any of the diet cooldrinks, any of the coffees, bottled water, etc ..... not exactly the "standard" restaurant drinks list .... een tree op n slag. probeer gerus daai steak en slaai. Robbie Stewart and Shell Belle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ the Expat Posted May 25, 2017 Share Screw it. I'm in. Last weigh in was 93.4kg. I think this was on Monday...Target will be 86kg by end of June. Last time I lost weight I went from 99 to 83 in about 6 weeks. Took me 10 years to wipe that out. I am starting right now. Tired of this crap. Robbie Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiarC Posted May 25, 2017 Share Hey Guys, The answer is the way you are eating. You have to eat clean to loose weight.You also have to do cardio and also keep your heart rate in the fat burning zone.I tried it myself for 12 weeks. I went from 17% body fat down to 9%. Let me know and I will forward my eating plan. Good luck! Dexter-morgan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted May 25, 2017 Share This is part of the problem right here - if you want to lose weight and get fit, you need to want to start NOW, not next week, or the 3rd June, or whenever you feel like it. There will always always be an event or some excuse to delay your goals if you let life get in the way. Start today, right NOW. All it takes to start are some smarter food choices, smaller portion sizes and getting active! There is nothing wrong with gemsbok rump or fillet or even a burger while you are on your trip, just eat in moderation and don't eat everything you can get your hands on You need to want it enough to start right now. Do it, we all back you I hear you, the problem is I fly off to Nam tomorrow and only return again next week Friday, or I would start training today... Robbie just for one night, try the following : - Gemsbok steak- ONE baked potato, or similar portion of chips- side salad, about two cups size (klein pap-bak)- have a good go at that salad before finishing the first half of the steak .... Food sorted. that easy for weight loss that other part of the night needs some thought as well ... Easy to take in more sugar and calories in liquid form than from the actual food ..... THIS part is difficult for some. Skinny Milo, any of the diet cooldrinks, any of the coffees, bottled water, etc ..... not exactly the "standard" restaurant drinks list .... een tree op n slag. probeer gerus daai steak en slaai. I have a bit of a Gemsbok addiction to be honest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 25, 2017 Share not Gemsbok, but also having steak tonight (with a side salad). Vuurtjie brand nou LEKKER (braai fire going nicely) Robbie Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted May 26, 2017 Share Good luck with your endeavours. Edit. Misunderstood Nam as in Vietnam so post makes no sense ???? Edited May 26, 2017 by Red Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloukrans Posted May 26, 2017 Share I hear you, the problem is I fly off to Nam tomorrow and only return again next week Friday, or I would start training today eating gemsbok today! I have a bit of a Gemsbok addiction to be honest...Fixed it for you Robbie Stewart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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