Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

[dxmnkd316]

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Holy crap

 

[Handyman]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Reducing sugar intake can make a huge difference--it did for me. And when you start keeping track of how much sugar is in the food we eat, it is frightening. The sugar industry and the manufacturers who sweeten their products in order to make them sell are killing us at a rate terrorists could only dream of. Sugary drinks alone kill more than 180,000 a year.

It is nuts...plus they have other names for some sugars so even stuff that has "0 grams of sugar" still has sugar in it. (and I am not talking artificial sweeteners)

dx,

Watch your fruit intake...some fruits have insane amounts of sugar especially when dried out like raisins and dried bananas.

 

[Handyman]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

As a once in awhile treat, a Frappucino is not that bad. It only becomes a problem when you have one every day.

Personally, when I walk into a coffee shop (f-ck Starbucks), I order a hot, black coffee.

As for people who cut all refined sugar out of their diet, not even making room for birthday cake: if YOU want to eliminate anything, fine. But please, keep it to yourself. Don't ruin the fun for the rest of us.

Agreed. I never eliminate anything but I will cut it out almost completely so when I do have it I get way more joy out of it. Ice Cream is awesome but when you have it every day it loses its luster and it is terrible for you.

A treat should be exactly that...a treat. Something you have from time to time as a gift to yourself

(I get Depth Charges at coffee places)

 

[MissThundercat]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Agreed. I never eliminate anything but I will cut it out almost completely so when I do have it I get way more joy out of it. Ice Cream is awesome but when you have it every day it loses its luster and it is terrible for you.

A treat should be exactly that...a treat. Something you have from time to time as a gift to yourself

(I get Depth Charges at coffee places)

At my preferred coffee shop, there's the Hackley Perk: brewed coffee with 4 shots of espresso. I take it large size and black.

 

[Handyman]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

At my preferred coffee shop, there's the Hackley Perk: brewed coffee with 4 shots of espresso. I take it large size and black.

Good god man...I have done 3 shots before but never 4

 

[MissThundercat]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Holy crap

All because I found moderation and balance. See the progression:

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On the left, even though I was starting to lose weight, I was still eating all the food. This included ice cream at noon, lots of fast food, etc. That picture is from eating 6 grilled cheese sandwiches in less than 5 minutes.

In the center, that was the worst. I let my weight fall all the way to 146.4 (my height is 6'2") because I thought fat was bad (even olive oil) and sugar was to be avoided at all costs. My birthday that year was miserable... I ate half of a personal veggie pizza and had to be encouraged to finish that much.

But on the right, where I am now, I am able to do so much more because I'm eating enough for my high activity level, and most of it's healthy. I get plenty of vegetables and plant matter, some whole grains and legumes, and I don't feel guilty now because I enjoyed cake or a baked good. I eat the treat, say it was good, then get right back on my food plan with the next meal.

 

[MissThundercat]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Good god man...I have done 3 shots before but never 4

There are days I've had 2 Hackley Perks.

 

[dxmnkd316]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

dx,

Watch your fruit intake...some fruits have insane amounts of sugar especially when dried out like raisins and dried bananas.

Honestly, I have cut out even a lot of fruits and alcohol too. I think I've been out for drinks like three times in the last tree weeks.

I do love bread and pasta though. I eat at Jimmy John's once a week but have cut the mayo now on my #8. I eat at chipotle once a week but get the salad no rice and light on cheese. I'm eating quite a few salads too. And I definitely check the nutrition on a salad before I eat it. Micky D's southwestern with grilled chicken is actually pretty sound.

Otherwise I'm eating quite a bit of chicken and trying more and more to cut the carbs as much as possible. I just don't know if I buy the low carb plan as workable. Your body needs them to function and without them, any meal plan is destined to fail long term.

I think my body just needs to grow the lean mass and my metabolism will follow. I know for a fact that it has come back with a vengeance. I used to be able to skip 2 (and in a few isolated cases, 3!) meals in a day without feeling hungry. Now, I wake up and get real stabby if I don't get my coffee and something to eat. I can't skip lunch anymore either.

 

[Handyman]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

My personal trainer says cutting carbs is a terrible idea. Honestly I have probably added carbs as I cut refined sugars.

I used to skip meals too but now I dont. it took about a month but my metabolism really kicked in back to where it was when I was at my lowest.

 

[dxmnkd316]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Yeah, I'm at week three. I have so much more energy now. It's amazing.

I am not trying to necessarily cut carbs as I am trying to push more of my overall calorie intake to high quality protein.

 

[dxmnkd316]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

In fact, you how I know I'm getting results? I was relaxing in front of the tv, went to put my hand on my chest and abdomen and noticed things are a lot different. Flatter. It caught me off guard. It was an interesting and awesome moment.

 

[trixR4kids]

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Woah! Yeah I had a similar but not nearly as drastic progression. I was skinny as a rail most of my life, gained a ton of weight towards the end of college, started jogging for a while but it wasn't until I started lifting that I really started to see significant changes again.

 

[walrus]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

My personal trainer says cutting carbs is a terrible idea. Honestly I have probably added carbs as I cut refined sugars..

Aren't refined sugars carbs? or for that matter any sugars are carbs. Some are easier to digest but they are all carbs

 

[Handyman]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

In fact, you how I know I'm getting results? I was relaxing in front of the tv, went to put my hand on my chest and abdomen and noticed things are a lot different. Flatter. It caught me off guard. It was an interesting and awesome moment.

I love moments like that

Nice job!

 

[Handyman]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Aren't refined sugars carbs? or for that matter any sugars are carbs. Some are easier to digest but they are all carbs

Yes they are a type of carb...they can be replaced with other carbohydrates that the body can process easier. Refined sugars require insulin which is a major part of the problem. Other types of more natural carbs (not the right term but it works) the body has enzymes and such in the digestive track that break it down easier.

 

[St. Clown]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Yes they are a type of carb...they can be replaced with other carbohydrates that the body can process easier. Refined sugars require insulin which is a major part of the problem. Other types of more natural carbs (not the right term but it works) the body has enzymes and such in the digestive track that break it down easier.

It comes down to simple carbs vs. complex carbs. The complex carbs will take longer for your body to digest, so they will not spike your blood sugar. Spiked blood sugar requires more insulin to handle that burst of sugar in the blood, and thus eating more complex carbs as opposed to simple carbs makes for a healthier you - unless you're taking in more calories than you're burning, that is (the old caveat).

 

[SonofSouthie]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

It comes down to simple carbs vs. complex carbs. The complex carbs will take longer for your body to digest, so they will not spike your blood sugar. Spiked blood sugar requires more insulin to handle that burst of sugar in the blood, and thus eating more complex carbs as opposed to simple carbs makes for a healthier you - unless you're taking in more calories than you're burning, that is (the old caveat).

As someone that's considered pre-diabetic(A1C is 6.0 but dropping) that was a good explanation.

 

[St. Clown]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

As someone that's considered pre-diabetic(A1C is 6.0 but dropping) that was a good explanation.

I lived with a father who was type 2, diagnosed when I was very young. Listening to blood sugar discussions almost became a rite of passage for me and my next youngest brother.

Funny thing is, and extremely stupid to boot, he would take a blood sugar test and then eat a Hershey's bar. He'd then test his blood sugar after eating the bar. Then he'd repeat this until he'd eaten a six-pack of Hershey's bars. He thought he was a miracle because his blood sugar levels didn't spike immediately upon finishing the prior bar, never considering that it takes a few minutes for that bar's sugar to impact his body. Or he was hoping we didn't know that, and thus tried to pull the wool over my mother's eyes.

 

[SonofSouthie]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

I lived with a father who was type 2, diagnosed when I was very young. Listening to blood sugar discussions almost became a rite of passage for me and my next youngest brother.

Funny thing is, and extremely stupid to boot, he would take a blood sugar test and then eat a Hershey's bar. He'd then test his blood sugar after eating the bar. Then he'd repeat this until he'd eaten a six-pack of Hershey's bars. He thought he was a miracle because his blood sugar levels didn't spike immediately upon finishing the prior bar, never considering that it takes a few minutes for that bar's sugar to impact his body. Or he was hoping we didn't know that, and thus tried to pull the wool over my mother's eyes.

Diabetes runs on my father's side(9 boys, 4 girls). Learned that if you don't pay attention and let it run wild you won't be around.

 

[St. Clown]

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Re: Fitness (Diet/Exercise) 2016: Because "blob" is not an acceptable shape.

Diabetes runs on my father's side(9 boys, 4 girls). Learned that if you don't pay attention and let it run wild you won't be around.

Yeah, is right. His little, as he called them, "experiments" led to his early demise at 65yo due to all sorts of diabetes caused issues, including his heart, renal failure, and going senile. All of it the doctors tied back directly to his diabetes and not caring for himself correctly.