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Post by Trevor on May 21, 2015 9:53:21 GMT -5
Speaking of wisdom, I had my last bits of it forcibly extracted from my skull yesterday. I'm not sure why they didn't take out all four wisdom teeth back when I was a teenager, but the final two were slightly impacted and the dentist convinced me to let them yank them out. Ugh. I'm a wimp when it comes to dentistry affairs already, but I really wish I told them to put me under. The pain wasn't bad at the time, but hearing the drilling and grinding and having a huge surgeon pulling on parts of my jaw with sharp instruments to the point of being sure that my head would be ripped off was not a fun experience. I'm getting nauseated again just telling the story. But at least my mouth is sore enough where I won't be eating too much for a few days. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2015 10:20:18 GMT -5
This is the advantage of weighing yourself everyday. You can see what is working and what is making you hold onto water. Also, I have tried and know of people that lost weight on the Atkins diet which is protein based. The trouble with cereal is that there is hidden sugar. Read the labels. Atkins works for weight loss, but it terrible for overall health. Atkins is more of a no-carb diet that makes your body start malfunctioning and failing to process food correctly. I've researched it and as far as I can tell nobody has died from it, but there are multiple health concerns that could arise from it. Hypoglycemia, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, ect. Eating low carb and the Atkins diet aren't entirely the same thing. Getting in your veggies and having red meat in moderation is still a good idea. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on May 21, 2015 10:40:21 GMT -5
Speaking of wisdom, I had my last bits of it forcibly extracted from my skull yesterday. I'm not sure why they didn't take out all four wisdom teeth back when I was a teenager, but the final two were slightly impacted and the dentist convinced me to let them yank them out. Ugh. I'm a wimp when it comes to dentistry affairs already, but I really wish I told them to put me under. The pain wasn't bad at the time, but hearing the drilling and grinding and having a huge surgeon pulling on parts of my jaw with sharp instruments to the point of being sure that my head would be ripped off was not a fun experience. I'm getting nauseated again just telling the story. But at least my mouth is sore enough where I won't be eating too much for a few days. Ouch. I'm happy to know it wasn't too painful. My own bottom wisdom teeth went out years ago with so little pain that at one point I was really wondering when the painkillers would wear off (they had hours before), but when he got his removed my oldest son suffered hell for three days and had a face and neck swollen like a pufferfish. |
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2015 11:04:55 GMT -5
My first wisdom tooth was removed when I was 18 or so. It was very painful and I was drooling and bleeding for a day or two. Unable to chew and very uncomfortable eating. My remaining three were removed in my mid 20's and I had spit out the gauze and was eating normal food later that day. No swelling, no bleeding, no pain. From the stories I've heard I was very lucky.
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Post by Icctrombone on May 21, 2015 11:34:05 GMT -5
This is the advantage of weighing yourself everyday. You can see what is working and what is making you hold onto water. Also, I have tried and know of people that lost weight on the Atkins diet which is protein based. The trouble with cereal is that there is hidden sugar. Read the labels. Atkins works for weight loss, but it terrible for overall health. Atkins is more of a no-carb diet that makes your body start malfunctioning and failing to process food correctly. I've researched it and as far as I can tell nobody has died from it, but there are multiple health concerns that could arise from it. Hypoglycemia, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, ect. Eating low carb and the Atkins diet aren't entirely the same thing. Getting in your veggies and having red meat in moderation is still a good idea. This diet has been attacked from Its inception, but i have never heard of anyone having bad health from it. All the vital numbers go down to healthy levels. The trouble is that no one is going to sacrifice bread for the rest of their lives. |
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Post by marvelmaniac on May 21, 2015 18:14:22 GMT -5
You cannot eliminate carbs completely because that is what your body uses for instant energy.
You have to eat the "right" carbs and eliminate the bad ones which is the problem, the bad ones are the ones that taste the best.
Fortunately I am not excited by food(been eating for almost 60 years) so staying away from bad carbs is not an issue for me.
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Post by shaxper on May 21, 2015 19:30:29 GMT -5
Shax, are you exercising with your new diet? If so, that will change my suggestions pretty drastically. Not much. I do a lot of walking at work, but I haven't hit the gym yet. Planning to do so a lot more once school ends in three weeks. I'd like to hit the gym at least 5 hours a week for light cardio and swimming. |
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Post by shaxper on May 21, 2015 19:54:12 GMT -5
Day 4 in reflection:
Successes: This is getting WAY easier. I actually forgot I was on a diet for most of today. I ended up bringing a half portion of dry cereal to work and nibbling on it throughout the day instead of eating it in one sitting. I didn't plan portions or times; I just nibbled when I felt like it, and that worked great. No sugar lulls at work today, as this kept my levels steady.
Struggles: Unfortunately, at the end of the work day, I ate what was left of my cereal and then crashed (sugar wise) while driving home. Tomorrow, I'll keep nibbling instead.
Failures/cheats: I snacked a little more than on the previous days (due to coming off the processed sugar from the cereal), but this amounted to a 1/4 cup of raw unsalted cashews. I think I'll live.
All in all: an A day for me
By the way, I spent a few hours building a spreadsheet of absolutely everything I took in today and all the nutritional content. Here's the totals:
(percentages are of recommended daily allowance)
Calories: 1,530 (awesome!)
Fat: 88% (not bad)
Saturated fat: 59% (awesome!)
Cholesterol: 218% (this might be a concern. It's all coming from eggs and chicken, though. Those are leaner meats. Does that mean anything?)
Sodium: 127% (a little high. Maybe I can scale down how much salt I'm adding to my lunch stew).
Potassium: 82%
Carbohydrates: 35% (awesome!)
Dietary Fiber: 88%
Protein: 174g
Vitamin A: 494%
Vitamin C: 446%
Calcium: 25%
Iron: 81%
Vitamin D: 20%
B-6: 54%
B-12: 12%
Magnesium: 34%
While I generally like these numbers, it looks like I need a good multi-vitamin and calcium supplement to help me out.
Not sure if I should be worried about the cholesterol. I don't know much about good vs. bad cholesterol, but since none of this is coming from red meat, fatty foods, or processed junk, I'm thinking it probably isn't as bad as it looks. I've never had a cholesterol problem, and this doesn't seem like out of the ordinary consumption for me.
I ran a few numbers, and it looks like replacing my morning eggs with 6 oz of yogurt actually brings down my calories and fat, gets my cholesterol down to 99%, and boosts my calcium up to 45%. Not really how I want to start my morning, but perhaps I should give it a try. Then again, that's yet another processed food being added to my everyday (right now, it's just the cereal).
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Post by shaxper on May 22, 2015 4:47:39 GMT -5
Day 5
My starting weight: 265 lbs
My ideal weight for my height: 185 lbs
My goal: 220 lbs by August (15 lbs per month for three months)
Today's weigh in: 256 lbs (-4 lbs from yesterday; -9 lbs overall)
Wow. Nice to see I'm making progress. I still think most of the nine pounds I've lost in four days came from undigested food sitting in my stomach that's since been used up or expelled, but I have to admit, it feels good.
My plan for today:
Breakfast: Two scrambled eggs with ketchup. Black decaf coffee. (I'm going to try switching to yogurt once I get the chance to buy some)
Lunch: My homemade stew (garlic, onion, yellow pepper, spinach, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, ex virgin olive oil). Organic, choc full of nutrients, vegan, low carb, and low fat.
Throughout the day snack: Half a serving of dry Strawberry Frosted Mini-Wheats (for iron and fiber)
Dinner: Two Foreman-grilled chicken breasts marinated in no more than two tablespoons of soy sauce, and with cumin to taste.
Other snacks (if needed): raw unsalted cashews, baby carrots, sliced pineapple
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Post by marvelmaniac on May 22, 2015 5:39:46 GMT -5
Day 4 in reflection:While I generally like these numbers, it looks like I need a good multi-vitamin and calcium supplement to help me out. Not sure if I should be worried about the cholesterol. I don't know much about good vs. bad cholesterol, but since none of this is coming from red meat, fatty foods, or processed junk, I'm thinking it probably isn't as bad as it looks. I've never had a cholesterol problem, and this doesn't seem like out of the ordinary consumption for me. I have been using a Multi-Vitamin for over 40 years. Cholesterol #'s should be... Total - Below 200 LDL (Bad) - Below 100 HDL (Good) - 45-60 Triglycerides (Fat In The Blood) - Below 150 I do have a Cholesterol problem but it is Genetic, not dietary so I am on Lipitor. Omega 3 DHA has been shown to lower Triglycerides. DHA can only be obtained from Fish(Cold Water Fish, Salmon, Tuna, Trout, Herring, Etc) but you can use fish oil supplements(makes me gag thinking of the aftertaste). I use Algae Derived DHA, no aftertaste. You can also use Krill Oil. If you are concerned about your Cholesterol numbers rising have your doctor check them, just a simple blood test. |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 5:50:23 GMT -5
Shax, are you exercising with your new diet? If so, that will change my suggestions pretty drastically. Not much. I do a lot of walking at work, but I haven't hit the gym yet. Planning to do so a lot more once school ends in three weeks. I'd like to hit the gym at least 5 hours a week for light cardio and swimming. Once you start exercising regularly, you can figure that into your diet as well.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2015 5:53:04 GMT -5
My rowing machine kicks my BUTT.
I have to make it over that hump of change.
I guess your legs are supposed to feel like they are on FIRE when you are done.
My upperback is a little stiff this morning, but I'll be okay.
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Post by shaxper on May 22, 2015 6:52:16 GMT -5
My rowing machine kicks my BUTT. I have to make it over that hump of change. I guess your legs are supposed to feel like they are on FIRE when you are done. My upperback is a little stiff this morning, but I'll be okay. Just proof that you're doing it right and making progress  |
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Post by Icctrombone on May 22, 2015 7:31:10 GMT -5
Day 5My starting weight: 265 lbs My ideal weight for my height: 185 lbs My goal: 220 lbs by August (15 lbs per month for three months) Today's weigh in: 256 lbs (-4 lbs from yesterday; -9 lbs overall) Wow. Nice to see I'm making progress. I still think most of the nine pounds I've lost in four days came from undigested food sitting in my stomach that's since been used up or expelled, but I have to admit, it feels good. My plan for today: Breakfast: Two scrambled eggs with ketchup. Black decaf coffee. (I'm going to try switching to yogurt once I get the chance to buy some) Lunch: My homemade stew (garlic, onion, yellow pepper, spinach, tomato paste, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, ex virgin olive oil). Organic, choc full of nutrients, vegan, low carb, and low fat. Throughout the day snack: Half a serving of dry Strawberry Frosted Mini-Wheats (for iron and fiber) Dinner: Two Foreman-grilled chicken breasts marinated in no more than two tablespoons of soy sauce, and with cumin to taste. Other snacks (if needed): raw unsalted cashews, baby carrots, sliced pineapple Awesome, shax. 9 pounds Is a great acheivement. How does your clothes feel ? |
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Post by shaxper on May 22, 2015 7:37:37 GMT -5
Awesome, shax. 9 pounds Is a great acheivement. How does your clothes feel ? Pretty sure my belly is feeling smaller and protruding less, and jeans feel a little less snug. I should have taken Dupont's advice and done body measurements, but I'm far too lazy for that. |
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