Pimp-sicle said:
First off congrats on all your progress, that's impressive and a testament to sticking to the tried and true methods of understanding how food works, the timing of your meals and most importantly that fat from food is NOT bad for you in your quest to lose body fat.
Thank you.
Although I take credit for my own weight-loss, it's SoSuave forums that got me on the right track. There is such a wealth of information here that I can't believe I ignored for years.
It was like being unplugged from the unhealthy Matrix and realizing that I could be smarter about choices and stop being such a lazy bum. Just look at my first post in this thread. Laziness at it's apex within me.
How are you allocating your carbs throughout the day?
I limit carbs whenever I don't work out.
NO BREAD. Every two mornings or so... english muffin, not-buttered with my eggs and ham.
I've been careful about these.
What does your pre and post workout meal break down look like?
I'd say 90% of the time I'll have something with some carbs in it before workout so I can have energy. I had no clue that Carbs = Energy until I came here. So I get a good workout, go home, and then have a Whey Protein shake if I'm "lazy". If not, grilled chicken breast with french cut green beans (low in sodium).
Do you have a carb up day once every week or two?
I have a "Reward" Day.
I like to call it that. Basically, I treat myself to ONE meal that I know is great but also healthy conscious. If I do have a Carb day, I make sure that I'm doing something that involves at least walking around, which I did a LOT in the summer.
Are you tracking how many grams of protein, carbs and fat your eating each day?
Oh yes! Most definitely.
Weird part is, I used to have to look stuff up on the internet or look at labels everytime I bought anything. Now, I just KNOW. It's weird. But it's almost as if my brain has turned itself off to anything that isn't good for me.
I try to keep a good enough ratio of these three components.
I didn't know fat was actually beneficial for weight loss until I came to this forum either.
These are all things you'll most likely start doing as you get more seasoned in the ins and outs of dieting if your not doing it already. Your making great strides right now and completely transforming your body which is always great to see.
Secondly, not to take anything away from your weight loss, but are you getting your body fat measured? I'm certain you look waaaaay better, but measuring your body fat, using the mirror and measuring your inches are the BEST indicators from my experience in your TRUE progress.
Yes.
I was at a whopping 21% back in January.
I'm not at 15%.
Is it still too much? Of course. But am I getting it down. Hells yes.
I'm working harder than ever to hit my goals and do the tweaks necessary.
I mention this since you mentioned your on a mission to lose body fat this year and then focus on adding lean muscle mass next year.
Keep up the rad work bro and I'm sure you'll hit your goals.
Yep. I wanted to get my weight down first, lose some body fat in the process. Then work solely on getting my body fat to a lower level and then build lean muscle mass.
I already look GOOD, but I know I can look better.
What I didn't expect was this to be "EASY". At first it was tough for me to switch to "Eat 6 times a day" and other things advocated here. But now, everything is so simple. The gym is FUN. It's not tedious and it's a place of zen for me.
Amazing how our mind tries to trick us into believing that putting work in is "work".
Love the gym, love eating well and love buying new clothes.
Great part of this is that I'll be in my best shape at 30... better shape than age 20 and DEFINITELY better than 25.
Again, I thank these forums, it's been INSTRUMENTAL to my progress.
Best kept secret out there.
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