Project X - Lose Weight!

[BrianG]

Ugg. I'm such a hog. I'm 5' 10.5". Started out at ~310 about 2 years ago . Went down to ~225 , but have been steadily increasing and now am about 260 .

I kinda carry my weight everywhere (not just in the gut or whatever) so I look fairly "even", but still substantially overweight. Muscle mass is pretty good so that helps, but not nearly enough. Being over 35 years old doesn't make things any easier (slower metabolism).

Of course, the good diet/excercise thing works, but just sucks. Not so much the exercise, but the eating part. I have too much of a sweet tooth! I don't eat breakfast (I know that's bad) because it makes me feel nauseous. I usually eat something like a 6" Subway sub (and those damn cookies) along with diet coke. I know soda is bad, but at least it's diet. Suppers and late night snacks is what gets me. My g/f is an awesome cook ( and at the same time) and I go to bed so late (~2AM) that I usually get a hankering for something sweet (I know that's really bad). Dieting sure does work, but I can't find a plan that doesn't make me feel like I'm missing out.

Originally Posted by BrianG

Ugg. I'm such a hog. I'm 5' 10.5". Started out at ~310 about 2 years ago . Went down to ~225 , but have been steadily increasing and now am about 260 .

I kinda carry my weight everywhere (not just in the gut or whatever) so I look fairly "even", but still substantially overweight. Muscle mass is pretty good so that helps, but not nearly enough. Being over 35 years old doesn't make things any easier (slower metabolism).

Of course, the good diet/excercise thing works, but just sucks. Not so much the exercise, but the eating part. I have too much of a sweet tooth! I don't eat breakfast (I know that's bad) because it makes me feel nauseous. I usually eat something like a 6" Subway sub (and those damn cookies) along with diet coke. I know soda is bad, but at least it's diet. Suppers and late night snacks is what gets me. My g/f is an awesome cook ( and at the same time) and I go to bed so late (~2AM) that I usually get a hankering for something sweet (I know that's really bad). Dieting sure does work, but I can't find a plan that doesn't make me feel like I'm missing out.

just a couple of things

sometimes it doesnt seem like this happens but when you gain or lose weight you do it evenly through your body and not a certain part of your body gets it first you just notice it more .

the reason you dont want to eat breakfast is that you eat too late at night, I try not to eat withthin 4 hrs of going to sleep and the first thing I want to do when I wake up is to eat. try to eat as much fiber as you can, 1 gram of fiber cancels out 1 gram of carbs, DRINK LOTS OF WATER it helps to increase your metabalism

Dieting as more mental than physical....I will be serious during the week and than pick a day on the weekend when you can treat yourself a little this will help you get through things...kinda like the carrot in front of the horse. One thing about a sweet tooth is its rough in the beginning but usually after 2 weeks you will get over it and you wont need it as much...I like to call it junk food rehab.....

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Ugg. I'm such a hog. I'm 5' 10.5". Started out at ~310 about 2 years ago . Went down to ~225 , but have been steadily increasing and now am about 260 .

I kinda carry my weight everywhere (not just in the gut or whatever) so I look fairly "even", but still substantially overweight. Muscle mass is pretty good so that helps, but not nearly enough. Being over 35 years old doesn't make things any easier (slower metabolism).

Of course, the good diet/excercise thing works, but just sucks. Not so much the exercise, but the eating part. I have too much of a sweet tooth! I don't eat breakfast (I know that's bad) because it makes me feel nauseous. I usually eat something like a 6" Subway sub (and those damn cookies) along with diet coke. I know soda is bad, but at least it's diet. Suppers and late night snacks is what gets me. My g/f is an awesome cook ( and at the same time) and I go to bed so late (~2AM) that I usually get a hankering for something sweet (I know that's really bad). Dieting sure does work, but I can't find a plan that doesn't make me feel like I'm missing out.

Hey Brian, you sound just like me. I am about the same height/weight. I have a sweet tooth (although I have lost it a bit in last few years), and my wife is an excellent cook. When we got together I was about 190, now I am back up a 275 (personal best). And I understand about "those damn cookies". I am close to 30, and I would prefer to be in better shape when I do get there.

I am trying to get back into my "diet" and exercise program. First week is getting close to the end, and I have not done as well as I want. Maybe week 2 will treat me better... My goal is 10lbs a month, pretty ambitious, but I have a crusie to go on in late august, so I would like to actually fit on the boat.