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I've started the weigh-ins
This morning I tipped the scale at 244. I have thirteen weeks in which to lose 25 pounds. All things considered, it doesn't sound like a reasonable expectation, and at the same time, its not impossible. I am going to start out with the following plan, and if I need to change it or start counting calories, I will. I plan to consume between 20 and 30 carbs per day. Most carbs will come from low-carb fruits and vegetables, a few carbs will come from eggs, and some from whatever it is they put in various packaged and prepared meats. Dairy and nuts seem to be a problem for me. I don't want to cut them out of my diet all together, but I like to eat those things, so I'll only have those kinds of things once or twice a week. (This is what every lc plan is like when you follow it, no? Nothing new here.) So, each day, what I eat will be something like this: a cup or so of melons and berries, a huge green salad with mayo, meat and maybe a couple eggs. When I'm out and about and need to grab a quick meal, or if I'm just in the mood for it, I'll buy a small package of nuts or four to five ounces of cheese. No cheese or nuts in the house. (Unless you count the kids, I think they're a little nuts sometimes.) Oh, holiday season, I may drink a little alcohol. I'm not much of a drinker, I'll just count the carbs and keep on going. Exercise-wise, I'll ride my bike four or more days a week and start to do some resistance training. Moderate is the key word for me, at least starting off. I don't think this will do much for my weight loss, but it'll keep my spirits up: exercise is a good thing. Mike |
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em wrote:
This morning I tipped the scale at 244. I have thirteen weeks in which to lose 25 pounds. All things considered, it doesn't sound like a reasonable expectation, and at the same time, its not impossible. I am going to start out with the following plan, and if I need to change it or start counting calories, I will. I plan to consume between 20 and 30 carbs per day. Most carbs will come from low-carb fruits and vegetables, a few carbs will come from eggs, and some from whatever it is they put in various packaged and prepared meats. Dairy and nuts seem to be a problem for me. I don't want to cut them out of my diet all together, but I like to eat those things, so I'll only have those kinds of things once or twice a week. (This is what every lc plan is like when you follow it, no? Nothing new here.) So, each day, what I eat will be something like this: a cup or so of melons and berries, a huge green salad with mayo, meat and maybe a couple eggs. When I'm out and about and need to grab a quick meal, or if I'm just in the mood for it, I'll buy a small package of nuts or four to five ounces of cheese. No cheese or nuts in the house. (Unless you count the kids, I think they're a little nuts sometimes.) Oh, holiday season, I may drink a little alcohol. I'm not much of a drinker, I'll just count the carbs and keep on going. Exercise-wise, I'll ride my bike four or more days a week and start to do some resistance training. Moderate is the key word for me, at least starting off. I don't think this will do much for my weight loss, but it'll keep my spirits up: exercise is a good thing. Good Luck, Mike I am sure the kids will be supporting you, nuts or not)) O |
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On Nov 8, 12:08 pm, "Ophelia" wrote:
em wrote: This morning I tipped the scale at 244. I have thirteen weeks in which to lose 25 pounds. All things considered, it doesn't sound like a reasonable expectation, and at the same time, its not impossible. I am going to start out with the following plan, and if I need to change it or start counting calories, I will. I plan to consume between 20 and 30 carbs per day. Most carbs will come from low-carb fruits and vegetables, a few carbs will come from eggs, and some from whatever it is they put in various packaged and prepared meats. Dairy and nuts seem to be a problem for me. I don't want to cut them out of my diet all together, but I like to eat those things, so I'll only have those kinds of things once or twice a week. (This is what every lc plan is like when you follow it, no? Nothing new here.) So, each day, what I eat will be something like this: a cup or so of melons and berries, a huge green salad with mayo, meat and maybe a couple eggs. When I'm out and about and need to grab a quick meal, or if I'm just in the mood for it, I'll buy a small package of nuts or four to five ounces of cheese. No cheese or nuts in the house. (Unless you count the kids, I think they're a little nuts sometimes.) Oh, holiday season, I may drink a little alcohol. I'm not much of a drinker, I'll just count the carbs and keep on going. Exercise-wise, I'll ride my bike four or more days a week and start to do some resistance training. Moderate is the key word for me, at least starting off. I don't think this will do much for my weight loss, but it'll keep my spirits up: exercise is a good thing. Good Luck, Mike I am sure the kids will be supporting you, nuts or not)) O- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Good Luck. I hope all goes well. Keep us posted. |
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This is not an issue of ordinary dieting. You have a high objective in a
short period. Calories.... Cubit "em" wrote in message ... This morning I tipped the scale at 244. I have thirteen weeks in which to lose 25 pounds. All things considered, it doesn't sound like a reasonable expectation, and at the same time, its not impossible. I am going to start out with the following plan, and if I need to change it or start counting calories, I will. I plan to consume between 20 and 30 carbs per day. Most carbs will come from low-carb fruits and vegetables, a few carbs will come from eggs, and some from whatever it is they put in various packaged and prepared meats. Dairy and nuts seem to be a problem for me. I don't want to cut them out of my diet all together, but I like to eat those things, so I'll only have those kinds of things once or twice a week. (This is what every lc plan is like when you follow it, no? Nothing new here.) So, each day, what I eat will be something like this: a cup or so of melons and berries, a huge green salad with mayo, meat and maybe a couple eggs. When I'm out and about and need to grab a quick meal, or if I'm just in the mood for it, I'll buy a small package of nuts or four to five ounces of cheese. No cheese or nuts in the house. (Unless you count the kids, I think they're a little nuts sometimes.) Oh, holiday season, I may drink a little alcohol. I'm not much of a drinker, I'll just count the carbs and keep on going. Exercise-wise, I'll ride my bike four or more days a week and start to do some resistance training. Moderate is the key word for me, at least starting off. I don't think this will do much for my weight loss, but it'll keep my spirits up: exercise is a good thing. Mike |
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