Becoming a better man

evolving_doors · 01-01-2017 12:32AM

You like bread.. get a good bread maker, compare the ingredients, start to add nuts and seeds if you like. Make yer own sandwiches for lunch (thick as ya like). No matter what, aim to make yer own lunch every day. Don't go crazy recipes from the getgo, keep it simple first then start experimenting a little as you get used to the habit.

The fizzy drinks... get some miwadi and sparkling water, it's the same sensation/taste as fanta so it should trick yer mind.

yoppy · 02-01-2017 12:25AM

If it doesn't walk around, grow on a tree or in the ground stay away from it, when having your brekkie/dinner/tea, if it doesn't fit in a mug you're eating to much. If you give a mug sized portion with milk or water 5 minutes in the belly you won't be hungry.

Bring a tub of something....beans will do, around with ya, have a spoonful when hunger strikes. Couple of spoonfuls and glass of water will get rid of hunger pang.

You don't want to be starving, try and stay just the right side of I'm hungry. If it's bedtime and your starving, not ideal, have a few beans.

If you stick to that weight will just keep falling and falling.

Exercise - theirs really no need if it's just weightloss you're after but be no harm to tighter up, build a bit of muscle and get a bit fitter for the kid.

Do this set of vids, it's nice and varied, it's only 22 mins, it's not that demanding, all you need is dumbells and chin up bar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRyLrIcsIH8

You could have it and a quick shower done in a half hour! It's a 6 day a week programme, aim for 3 days week one then get stuck in week 2, you'll get to like it.

And actually diet wise, you can eat what you want (ideally no pure trash), if you have a hankering for a slice of batch and butter then have it, but if it doesn't fit in a mug (1 slice) then don't eat it.

It's all about the size of the amounts you take in.

If you want to lose the weight you will, if you don't you won't.

Start now and don't stop till you can hit your goal, it very hard to restart. And when you have it lost you can't go back doing what you're doing now. You're tubby for a reason.

Be very careful of even 1 pound going back on when you finish. 1 turns into 3 before you know it.

Find your balance and keep it.

D'Agger · 12-01-2017 12:16PM

Giana Millions Magnesium wrote: »

How do you manage in terms of lunch and business travel (if applicable)?

This is a big issue - work & travel can define your eating habits and it can be difficult to buck the current trend & start to consistently eat healthy. I'm lucky that my employer has a healthy canteen that allows me to eat porridge for breakfast & a big salad for lunch which I love.

Prior to working here - it was much more work, I had to get up earlier to prepare my porridge at home, I needed to stay on top of the shopping in order to make sure I had what I needed, when I needed it. I had to prepare lunch and if I was travelling, I had to get up stupidly early to prepare my lunch. The effort put in there was the difference between eating a homemade tuna salad with some brown pasta and eating a hot chicken wrap in the shop down the road.

It takes a big effort but you turn it into a routine of doing a shop, doing your meal prep & then you're good for most the week.

I highly recommend looking into a slow cooker - they're cheap, you can chuck something like a chilli or Bolognese together in 15mins and let it cook for the afternoon - your lunch is done for the week.

donaghs · 12-01-2017 01:13PM

ongarboy wrote: »

I'd suggest running. Yes, it takes a degree of discipline and motivation to exert yourself especially in winter when it's dark and cold but what I love about it is you start and finish the second you leave and arrive back at your front door with just a lovely hot shower to look forward to after. A gym can involve up to 30 minutes or more trekking to or from and togging out etc. You'd have a great 30 minute run workout completed by the time you found parking at the gym!

Secondly, the feel good endorphins that are produced cannot be over estimated enough. I always feel so much better after a run, even if it's just being pleased with yourself that you did it.

Finally, I find after a work out, the desire to binge or eat junk later that day never seems to be there.

I started off doing a lot of run, walk, run walk and out of breath but then I could see the length of time and distance running grew and grew with each additional run until I was able to comfortably run 10kms without stopping/walking. Admittedly, I was never overweight but I have in fact gotten leaner, lost about a stone and also the small bit of belly fat that was there disappeared. I still wouldn't have the greatest diet and definitely drink more than I should at weekends but the bit of exercise (running twice weekly) keeps my weight and figure at bay and it does give me a psychological mood boost as well which is perhaps the biggest plus for me!

I'd second this. I know some people say they hate running/jogging. But once you've gone out a few times regularly, a lot of people get hooked, makes you feel better generally, as well actually being fitter. Unlike other exercise where you have join up or buy equipment, all you need is running shoes (dont have to be expensive), a tshirt and a tracksuit pants or shorts. And you can walk out your door any time that suits you. The hardest thing is leaving the house.

But, I understand its not for everyone. But how about your commute? Is it possible to cycle it? That way you'd get daily exercise twice a day, and it wouldn't impinge on your schedule as you'd be commuting by other means at that time anyway. For someone starting out, a cycle-commute under 10k is do-able I think.

daithi7 · 14-01-2017 02:43AM

-Drink more water with meals (helps regulate your appetite & keeps you hydrated)
-Eat more veg and greens instead of simple carbs I.e.bread, potatoes, chips, mash, pasta, rice, etc, etc
-Fruit (& nuts& seeds) instead of desserts/crisps/sweets/biscuits
-Eat lean protein rich foods (fish/chicken/lentils) and good fats e.g. olive oil, omega 3/6, etc, etc instead of saturated fats out of preference
-move a little more daily (ideally 25 mins of aerobic exercise every day or other day) e.g. swimming, running, cycling, dancing, etc, etc, etc
-stretch and breath every morning and night for a few minutes e.g. maybe every time you brush your teeth say
- enjoy your new body and energy levels, this will help you stay the course
-Good habits are as easy to get into as bad habits, getting them going for you is the real challenge

Good luck and if you discover any other unlikely helps, please let us know !! :-)

daithi7 · 14-01-2017 01:00PM

-to reduce portion size, reduce the size of your plate, this works
-Also leave the pots & pans with cooked food in the kitchen, rather than on the dinner table, so you have to get up to get a second portion (it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to feel anyway full after eating)

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