[Cherry Apple]

Hello,

I'm 23, Male, 6FT and approximently 260LBS. My goal weight is 170LBS.

I really don't know alot about the correct methods of weightloss so if you have any advice at all I ask that you PLEASE post it up. I will appriciate it all no matter how helpful it is or isn't.

I decided today is the day I will begin to change my life. I've been overweight almost my whole life and I'm tired of it. How this will work is I'll post up what I eat and what physical activities I do. I'll welcome any suggestions and critisizm. I am currently very limited on funds and things like expensive work out equipment are kind of not within reason at the moment. I do have an old weight bench and 2 barbels.


Sunday, February 24, 2008:

As of 1:42 PM

I have ate:

1 Tuna Fish Sandwich: 1 Can Tuna, 2 Pieces of Bread, (approx) 1 TBS mayo, some minced lettuce, 2 pickle chips.

Approx 475 Calories

1 Orange

(Don't know calories)

1 Can Arizona Green Tea

Approx 210 Calories


I have physically done:

15 Pushups

EDIT: As of 8:15

2 Raw Carrots

(don't know calorie count)

1 Baked, Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

(don't know calorie count. 300?)

2 Cups Frozen Brocolli

60 Calories

1 Serving Chicken Poblano

310 Calories

A few glasses home brewed tea. (nothing but tea bags and water)

Phyiscally:

10 more pushups (25 total)

Shovelled my walkway. (approx 100 feet)

[maggiep]

My only advice for you would be not to skip breakfast. Good luck! Keep us posted on your progress.

[Cherry Apple]

Thanks, I value the support!

Actually I didn't skip breakfast. I've worked the nightshift for a few years now so typically my day starts a little later than most.

Anyway:

Total Calories 2/24/08 = approx. 1355

[Cherry Apple]

02/25/08 as of 6:24PM

1 Toad in a Hole. (1 slice bread, 1 egg)

192 Calories

1 Carrot

52

1 Can Italian Wedding Soup

200 Calories

1 Boneless, Skinless, Baked Chicken Breast

(approx) 300

2 Servings Green Beans

50 Calories

1 Serving Basil Cream Pasta

270 Calories

1 Can Arizona Green Tea

210 Calories

Several glasses homebrewed tea. (nothing added)


Total for today = approx 1374 calories

EDIT: Physically:

10 pushups
walked 4 miles
shovelled approx 150 feet of snow

[Cherry Apple]

02/26/08 as of 4:33PM

1 "light" tuna fish sandwich. (1 slice bread, 1 can tuna, 2 pickle chips)

155 calories

1 can reduced sodium italian weddings soup

180 calories

1 serving home made trail mix (raw penuts, raw sunflower seeds, rice chex, and chocolate chips*) *I wouldn't of added the chocolate chips but they came mixed with the penuts

approx 220 calories

1 serving tortilla chips and salsa (9 chips, I literally counted)

145 calories

2 servings green beans

50 calories

1 serving lemongrass chicken

230 calories

1 can arizona green tea

210 calories

several glasses home brewed tea

total calories for 02/26/08 = approx 1380

(I did worse today than I wanted to)

as for physical stuff I haven't done anything yet but I plan to do atleast 25 pushups before bed.

[Daniella.]

Hi,
Why not go for a walk? Won't cost anything and it's fantastic way to clear your head.
I have never been a terrible eater but I have recently become alot stricter on myself and it has been paying off.
I have lost 6 pounds in a month and a half without really putting any effort into it, just cutting certain foods out. I have completely given up soft drink and sweets. My weakness is beer! But I have managed to cut back on it quite a bit.
I don't think you should share your weight loss with people that you'll be seeing. It could b differnt for you but I find it doesn't help me at all and all you have is a whole heap of people watching your every move.
Then when you get a compliment on your weight lose you know its genuine.
Hope to hear from you.
Stay focused, I believe you can do it and I'd like to help you to get to your goal if you want.
Dani

[Cherry Apple]

After I made my post yesterday I ate an orange later on. (just though I would mention that for the sake of keeping things accurate)

02/27/08

1 egg

92 calories

1 piece of toast (nothing on it)

100 calories

1 carrot

52 calories

1 serving lemongrass chicken

230 calories

1 serving tortilla chips and salsa*

145 calories

6 oz roasted lean pork

356 calories

2 servings brocolli

60 calories

2 cans arizona green tea*

420 calories


total calories for 02/27/08 = 1455


*I know I shouldn't be eating these things but this whole diet is a world different than what I normally in and I'm not made of steel. I think as long as I'm aware I shouldn't be eating these things I learn to be able to say no completely over time.

Physically all I did today is go for a short walk but I'll do some more pushups before bed.

[Cherry Apple]

[Dani1234]

Maybe you should just start out going for short walks rather than throw yourself into it. If you go too hard too fast you're more likely to quit. One thing i have learnt is you should never be hungry on a diet. Eat 5 smaller meals aday so you don't feel so hungry between if need be. Cut back on carbs, still eat them but do things like replace white bread with wholemeal and so on. I can someties feel down when beginning a diet, i;m the kind of person that wants results the next morning and when i dont get them (which i dont because its not humanly possible!) i get really down and often give up. Once you power through the first couple of weeks you're right and you start seeing results.
My biggest tip would have to be water. Drink drink drink it! It clears your skin, gives you energy, and flushes out toxins. Fantastic for weight loss. I drink at least 2L a day. Its hard at first but i drink a glass before a meal, during a meal and after a meal. Fills you up quicker too.
Was good to hear from you!

[Cherry Apple]

02/28/08 as of 11:47 PM

1 tuna fish sandwhich (2 slices bread, 1 can tuna, 1 tbsp mayo, pickles and lettuce)

455 calories

1 serving homemade navy bean soup (beans, carrot, celery, fennel, tomatoes, water)

200 calories

1 cup canned milk

300 calories

1 can arizona ice tea

210 calories

total calories for 02/28/08 = 1165

physically i went for a short walk and did 10 pushups.

[Cherry Apple]

today i failed bad. about 2500 calories

i plan to pay for it double time with lots of workout tomorrow.

[Cherry Apple]

I did about 1500 calories yesterday.

I think I'm going to stop posting in this simply because I don't have the time to come on here every day. I am sticking with my plan and have started seeing some results.

[schlin96]

[cjkeefer]

I saw the green tea @ 210 - just do diet for zero or 15 cal.

It adds up over time.

keep up the good work

[jbode]

Great work, I like your motivation and determination

You seem to have a good diet plan