Grey Bear
Confidential Cultivator
Smithiano,
I was a tall skinny teen that "became big" as an adult. I never really considered myself "fat". At 6' and 230lbs I was just "big".
Until my dr told me my liver was not functioning correctly and that I needed to change my diet, lose weight, and stop drinking. (she was erroneously sure I was not telling her the truth about rarely drinking more than a beer or two)
So I examined my options. I know myself pretty well. I don't need sweets to feel satisfied, so sugary stuff was easy to cut out and replace with fruits (still a sugar but other benefits out weigh the calories)
I also limited myself to one serving of each meal, slowly working over time to get all portions down to fist sized, bought smaller plates and bowls that don't dwarf the servings.
And very important, I knew I would need to allow myself salty starch snacks at night or I would become resentful. Period. Got to have chips or something at night.
I also knew this was/is about changing my lifestyle not going on a diet to lose weight.
Americans gain weight at about 3-5 lbs a year. I knew just a little bit of change would keep my weight stable and a little more would reduce my weight. It has taken 3 years to steadily lose 40 lbs, but the loss has been steady .5 - 3lbs a month.
I never kick myself unless I gain and then I just watch it more for a couple of weeks.
I do not enjoy "exercise". So the gym or that crap is out. I walk. Unusually twice a day for about 20-30 minutes. There is no reason to run, the calorie burn is not that much more than walking.
My goal is to eventually be at 180-185 consistently.
My dad, who is ancient by anyone's standards says about it "that's some god damned willpower boy!".
It really wasn't.
Did I believe my weight was causing my current health issues and that it could contribute to a much earlier demise than if I didn't carry it around all day?
I did, so I altered my behavior. Just like I do to avoid a car while I am crossing the road, or any other action of self preservation.
It isn't always easy, but I am doing it for myself, so that I can be a healthy involved influence in the lives of my grandchildren.
It isn't a sprint and you don't need a bunch of bs to do it,
Good Luck!
I was a tall skinny teen that "became big" as an adult. I never really considered myself "fat". At 6' and 230lbs I was just "big".
Until my dr told me my liver was not functioning correctly and that I needed to change my diet, lose weight, and stop drinking. (she was erroneously sure I was not telling her the truth about rarely drinking more than a beer or two)
So I examined my options. I know myself pretty well. I don't need sweets to feel satisfied, so sugary stuff was easy to cut out and replace with fruits (still a sugar but other benefits out weigh the calories)
I also limited myself to one serving of each meal, slowly working over time to get all portions down to fist sized, bought smaller plates and bowls that don't dwarf the servings.
And very important, I knew I would need to allow myself salty starch snacks at night or I would become resentful. Period. Got to have chips or something at night.
I also knew this was/is about changing my lifestyle not going on a diet to lose weight.
Americans gain weight at about 3-5 lbs a year. I knew just a little bit of change would keep my weight stable and a little more would reduce my weight. It has taken 3 years to steadily lose 40 lbs, but the loss has been steady .5 - 3lbs a month.
I never kick myself unless I gain and then I just watch it more for a couple of weeks.
I do not enjoy "exercise". So the gym or that crap is out. I walk. Unusually twice a day for about 20-30 minutes. There is no reason to run, the calorie burn is not that much more than walking.
My goal is to eventually be at 180-185 consistently.
My dad, who is ancient by anyone's standards says about it "that's some god damned willpower boy!".
It really wasn't.
Did I believe my weight was causing my current health issues and that it could contribute to a much earlier demise than if I didn't carry it around all day?
I did, so I altered my behavior. Just like I do to avoid a car while I am crossing the road, or any other action of self preservation.
It isn't always easy, but I am doing it for myself, so that I can be a healthy involved influence in the lives of my grandchildren.
It isn't a sprint and you don't need a bunch of bs to do it,
Good Luck!
