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[MarkGrace]

It works for everyone. The people who claim it doesn't work are either cheating or aren't being very accurate in tracking their calorie intake.

Yeah when people tell me that I usually think they're full of shit, but I don't know enough to know for sure. Does seem like the only thing that works, though.

[Donuthole]

When I was trying to cut some pounds calories were the only thing I looked at it. Not fat, sugar, carbs or anything else; strictly calories. Some people say that doesn't work for them, but it did for me.

It works for everyone. The people who claim it doesn't work are either cheating or aren't being very accurate in tracking their calorie intake.

[MarkGrace]

When I was trying to cut some pounds calories were the only thing I looked at it. Not fat, sugar, carbs or anything else; strictly calories. Some people say that doesn't work for them, but it did for me.

[USUC]

Are you having only sugar one day, or are you having sugar only one day? I will assume it is the latter. That should be great for reducing your risk of insulin resistance and such. Quality exercise, even for thirty minutes every day, should have measurable benefits with endurance, strength, etc. In the end, though, for weight loss, it's basically a matter of calories in vs. calories out. If you haven't lost a pound, you seem to be at equilibrium. Increase exercise and/or reduce calories for a net deficit of 500 calories per day, and see where you are four to six weeks from now.

Makes sense. I either 1) overestimated the amount of sugar I was consuming or 2) I am compensating my past sugar intake with some other empty calories.

Trolling DH, huh?

Not purposefully. I'm just lazy and suffering from sugar withdrawals.

[Joe Public]

Coming up on 1 month with having only refined sugar one day a week. I have been exercising 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week. I haven't lost a pound. I realize that 30 min a day isn't that much but I was convinced that cutting out a lot of sugar and moderate exercise would do something.

Are you having only sugar one day, or are you having sugar only one day? I will assume it is the latter. That should be great for reducing your risk of insulin resistance and such. Quality exercise, even for thirty minutes every day, should have measurable benefits with endurance, strength, etc. In the end, though, for weight loss, it's basically a matter of calories in vs. calories out. If you haven't lost a pound, you seem to be at equilibrium. Increase exercise and/or reduce calories for a net deficit of 500 calories per day, and see where you are four to six weeks from now.

I feel great as far as energy goes so its not all for not.

Trolling DH, huh?

[USUC]

Coming up on 1 month with having only refined sugar one day a week. I have been exercising 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week. I haven't lost a pound. I realize that 30 min a day isn't that much but I was convinced that cutting out a lot of sugar and moderate exercise would do something. I feel great as far as energy goes so its not all for not.

[Omaha 680]

I got parolled from Whole 30 today. I had bacon/egg/cheese on an english muffin with hot chocolate to celebrate. Bread never tasted so good. I lost 13 pounds in a month which is the jump-start I needed to continue on to my final goals. I want to lose about 10-15 more pounds. I already feel about 50 pounds lighter and working out/playing sports is a lot easier so that will help me accelerate my progress I hope.

My plan diet-wise long term is to cut out sugar and most flour during the week. No snacking between meals and a free day on Saturday to keep my sanity. That + crossfit two days a week and soccer on Saturday.

[falafel]

Especially when you are spotting her on bench and she grabs a whiff of your taint.

Presumably, that's what she's after.

[FN Phat]

Especially when you are spotting her on bench and she grabs a whiff of your taint.

What about when the roles are reversed? Poor, poor MG.


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[Donuthole]

This girl at my office wants me to go lift with her. I suppose that's some type of commentary on my general weakness? At any rate, my best friend in law school was a chick and I used to run with her, but lifting with a chick seems really...weird.

Especially when you are spotting her on bench and she grabs a whiff of your taint.

[MarkGrace]

This girl at my office wants me to go lift with her. I suppose that's some type of commentary on my general weakness? At any rate, my best friend in law school was a chick and I used to run with her, but lifting with a chick seems really...weird.

[Omaha 680]

About to finish my third week on Whole 30. It's pretty much very strict paleo: No flour, sugar, grains, or legumes. I basically eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, meat, and eggs. My wife is taking it pretty seriously and has whipped up some pretty tasty Whole 30-compliant dinners. I have been pretty good. The only time I cheated was a Diet Coke at the movies the other night and then another one the next day. I'm down almost 10 pounds so far and am looking for a total loss of around 25. I have been trying to get back into crossfit at the same time, but have only been 1-2 times per week. I'm upping that this week so I hope the weight loss accelerates. I play soccer nearly every Saturday morning so that has helped too.

I forgot...no dairy either. That's almost as hard as no sugar for me.

Went to Katz's on the way home and picked up two pounds of sliced pastrami. Pastrami and eggs for dinner. Diet!

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[smokymountainrain]

That is definitely a lot of twinkies. ha.



I always give myself Friday and Saturday since the Mrs. and I are going out. I just figure that if I restricted myself completely I'd just hit that point where I started scarfing them down and overindulge. I haven't been as strict about it lately since i've been in the 161-163 range the last few months, but it worked when I was trying to lose.

There was a time not long ago when you and I weighed about the same, IIRC. Not even in the same ballpark these days.

[Green Monstah]

The weight I lost last summer and fall started to creep back on during the holidays, so I decided to get back to what worked so well for me--a lot of cardio (running, elliptical, stationary bike), and weight training. I don't have any specific plan or program in the gym. I mix in core exercises between sets, then usually end with 10/10/10 (in minutes) of rowing maching, treadmill, stationary bike, or stair climber.

I'm currently in temporary housing, so I don't have a scale, but in two weeks, I've noticed a difference in how my clothes are fitting, etc.

I hope to lose 50 pounds in 2013. Knock on wood.

[Omaha 680]

About to finish my third week on Whole 30. It's pretty much very strict paleo: No flour, sugar, grains, or legumes. I basically eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, meat, and eggs. My wife is taking it pretty seriously and has whipped up some pretty tasty Whole 30-compliant dinners. I have been pretty good. The only time I cheated was a Diet Coke at the movies the other night and then another one the next day. I'm down almost 10 pounds so far and am looking for a total loss of around 25. I have been trying to get back into crossfit at the same time, but have only been 1-2 times per week. I'm upping that this week so I hope the weight loss accelerates. I play soccer nearly every Saturday morning so that has helped too.