Those thin people who eat a lot of crap are not healthier than you, their metabolic deficiencies are just hidden...yours are not. What's the difference? Well they're more likely to have insulin resistance, sudden onset diabetes, and heart disease...mostly because they have no outward reminder to eat healthy.
There's no way for a large person to get thin, really. I came close to being "thin" after working a job that consumed 7000-8000 calories daily for several years...close, but no cigar.
The only people who can lose massive amounts of weight are thin people who got fat. There IS a big difference. Just ask them if they were fat when they were 7? No, I assure you, they were not.
You can maintain a healthy metabolism by regularly working out and reducing carbohydrates in your diet (being heavy, we already know you readily store carbohydrates as fat, so stop eating them.)
Weight training is better for heavy people because aerobic activities are VERY hard on our joints. Still, aerobic activities are a good idea. Try cycling or rowing, but avoid running.
Gauge your progress by the ease with which you complete the exercizes and not the weight loss, because there won't BE much weight loss. Weight is not an indicator for heart disease, cholesterol MAY be but they're not even sure about that. The statistics are heavily muddled.
Also be happy knowing you'll last a little longer when the zombies come.
yeah I know! I asked him what the hell when he said that.
but supposedly in the far off land of Buffalo New York (not really far considering I live in Toronto). there is such a thing as small waist pants I still need to go with him in person to see if this myth is true.
If you're that near enough to Buffalo, is makes sense to go there to dodge sales taxes. Mind you, you're going to be spending about $75 in gas...but if you get a group of people and shop in bulk, you could conceivably make out with some dollars.
Just keep your damned Canadian nickles to yourself, I found one in my stack of change the other day.
Personally, I've never seen a men's waist below 29. Even 29 is mostly restricted to store aimed at the more high school aged crowd. But most places will stock 30's.
At first I was fairly heavy, and I tried to bullshit my way through most of it - the sort of stuff you hear all the time. 'This is just how my body is', 'it's just my bone structure', 'I can be confident and happy this way'. It all sounds nice, but it wasn't true in my case. At 5'5", I was 245lbs (17.5 stone). Yikes, and I mean yikes. I wasn't always that heavy, I was a size six in High School and played plenty of sports. My life took a wrong turn when I was 17, and that was when I really ballooned - but really all I can do is blame myself. Of course I tried the half-ass attempts. Slimfast, diet pills, water fasting (don't do that), starvation. None of which lasted very long, and made me feel like hell.
But there came a time where I was sick of myself and of my weak-willed, pessimistic attitude. I really hadn't tried everything, I just failed to make a real effort. Especially after I received my wedding photos. The photos are supposed to be a reminder of a great day, not something I don't even want to look at. I started eating healthy (mostly vegetarian, transitioning into a Vegan life-style because it made me feel the best I'd ever felt in my life, but not something that is for everyone) and exercising vigorously (cardio and strength), originally, because I wanted to be 'thin'. But the better I felt, the more I realized that as long as I was living this healthy life-style, my attitude and body would reflect that anyway - even if I didn't look like a stick-figure. Really, you should exercise and eat well, not to be 'thin', but to feel better and increase your life's overall longevity. Your overall body mass will most likely decrease, but don't get upset if you don't get down to magazine thinsporation sizes. Not everyone's body type is set up for that look, and it's usually ridiculously unrealistic; especially with the amount of photoshop work they put into each picture. People are curvy, short and kind of stocky, tall and thin, etc.
I've lost 53lbs so far, and I have 47lb more to go until I reach the goal I personally set for myself. At first I was ashamed to tell everyone how big I was and that I was wheezing down the pounds, because believe it or not I still get bullied, but now I don't really care who knows. The weight loss is also a bit more of a crawl then it was at the beginning. But I feel great, so it's hard to be discouraged. Even if that week, it's just one lb. gone.
What I found that works for ME and my body?
I eat portions based on serving sizes, at set times of the day, with no snacks in-between. I also eat slowly. It's easier to know when I am full so I don't keep eating. I know when I am full, and usually never eat everything on the plate. After a few attempts at different things, I ended up setting my body on a schedule - I can set my hunger by the clock. I am Vegan, and I also try to eat as 'organic' as possible, usually because most 'organic' products don't have any (high fructose) corn syrups, gluten, or concentrated juices - though people usually hiss at most 'organic' products. Vegan means: I don't eat meats or animal by-products (or anything made with either). No yoghurts, eggs, breads,tortillas, pastries, cakes, pies, ice-creams, etc. I don't eat fast-food, or drink sodas (diet or regular). Mostly just water, and tea. I don't sweeten anything with white table sugar, or even cane sugar. I usually just use some Blue Agave nectar. I get most of what I need through beans, brown rice, barley, fruits, vegetables, etc. I take 'vegan-friendly' vitamins about once a week. At first it all sounds too strict, difficult, and perhaps a bit crazy. But really, it's easy to settle into after awhile. Some people also think it's starvation. Trust me, I eat and I get everything I need - it just takes some reading and creativity in the kitchen. Luckily, I really enjoy cooking and making new things.
yeah I know! I asked him what the hell when he said that.
but supposedly in the far off land of Buffalo New York (not really far considering I live in Toronto). there is such a thing as small waist pants I still need to go with him in person to see if this myth is true.
If you're that near enough to Buffalo, is makes sense to go there to dodge sales taxes. Mind you, you're going to be spending about $75 in gas...but if you get a group of people and shop in bulk, you could conceivably make out with some dollars.
Just keep your damned Canadian nickles to yourself, I found one in my stack of change the other day.
Personally, I've never seen a men's waist below 29. Even 29 is mostly restricted to store aimed at the more high school aged crowd. But most places will stock 30's.
his is like 28". yeah he looks like a tall twelve year old accept he is 22. and What is wrong with having beavers on your nickles? the animal not the vagina although that would be hilarious!
and are you kidding? I find your filthy american change all the time in my monopoly money/1500 pounds of coins!
It's mostly genetics, I cut out all liquids besides water, I eat healthy, I go to the gym five times a week, I have a personal trainer, and I take diet pills, I've lost 20 (260-240) pounds in a year.... ya, life's just a ***** to some people lol
1 and 1/2 hours of rigorous martial arts training every day. Plus being so engrossed in gaming/programming that I accidentally forget to eat every now and then.
Every now and then I will get so out touch with reality and begin running around the house and jumping around, my metabolism has slowed down but I havent gained any fat.
Stick to drinking nothing but water and eating nothing but healthy stuff like rice, beans, chicken, and stuff like that. It's cheap and can taste really good if you can follow cooking directions from the Internet. You still need to ration the food but eating a lot of that food won't set you back as much as most food would. As everyone known though, dieting alone isn't enough. You also need to be active. A really effective way of working out I've thought of is to not drive to the grocery store if it's between one and two miles (or around 2 km) away from where you live. Working out more will help if you have a slow metabolism but working out to eat should keep a balance. Just in case you don't get enough vitamins and minerals from the food, it might be a good idea to buy supplements too but that depends on what you buy.
This is what works for me to stay thin and has been helping my fiancee lose weight incredibly fast but there's no promise that it will work for everyone. Since you're already good at walking, it might be best if you add a different workout. Try something you haven't practiced much or at all.
It's really a combination of proper exercise, healthy diet, and metabolism. If you are one of those people that has a slow metabolism try keeping track of your diet. Record the calories, fat, and carbs that you intake. One thing people often overlook are the carbs. Things like rice, potatoes, and bread will really pack on the pounds if you do not burn enough energy. So finding a balance between intake and energy consumption is key to losing weight.
As far as exercise goes, short intense bursts of cardio will burn the most energy. Try to do an intense 10-15 minute routine twice a day. It will be much more effective than an hour on the treadmill. Again the key is to burn more energy than you take in, so that your body will consume it's fat stores.
Seeing as I have always had a high metabolism I cannot really give any tips to those who wish to lose weight but the best thing you can do is to just eat less and less and try different other types of diets, working out, etc etc.
It's a lot easier to stay thin than to get thin, All I do is walk daily, I have a very physical job, and I do Wii Fiit for 30 minutes to an hour. I eat two meals a day and I rarely eat until I'm full. Very few snacks, maybe a small bowl of ice crean or a bowl of cereal. I like cranberries.
The only people who can lose massive amounts of weight are thin people who got fat. There IS a big difference. Just ask them if they were fat when they were 7? No, I assure you, they were not...
Weight is not an indicator for heart disease, cholesterol MAY be but they're not even sure about that. The statistics are heavily muddled.
No, and no. My friend got fat during his childhood and only changed his lifestyle when he realized he was going to die if he continued that way. He did weight watchers, nearly died after eating only 2 points a day and was hospitalized. When he recovered he took a moderate approach eating healthily and doing a great deal of cardio, and has lost 300lbs since freshmen year of high school.
Obesity is a massive health problem that can contribute to a number of different illnesses and conditions. There may be minor disputes in medicine, there is no dispute in regards to whether obesity is dangerous.
They eat smaller portions, less often and slower. And in many cases exercise reguarly. Maintaining weight is far easier than losing weight(or gaining muscle). You only have to keep semi-active and not eat like a pig.
I've wanted to lose weight for a while now, and I have tried nearly everything (except diet pills and starving, I have my standards). The weird thing is that quite a few people I know tend to stay thin despite regularly eating burger king and such. I know some of them do work out, but some (like my girlfriend) somehow can stay thin without working out and despite apparently eating a lot (hell, I'm in much worse shape than my girlfriend, yet I have an easier time walking, thank you Mini-Boot Camp). I gotta ask, when it comes to those people, what's their secret?
Rubbish. You burn on avg 2000 calories a day depending on your weight. A big mac only has 540 calories. So the avg person could eat 3 to 4 big macs a day and gain no weight. It has fuck all to do with "metabolism" and everything to do with MATH!
You can't do math without accurate stats. You have no idea what my meal is. Also, factor in that I don't just eat one meal a day, try 2-3 and 1-2 snacks.
The only people who can lose massive amounts of weight are thin people who got fat. There IS a big difference. Just ask them if they were fat when they were 7? No, I assure you, they were not...
Weight is not an indicator for heart disease, cholesterol MAY be but they're not even sure about that. The statistics are heavily muddled.
No, and no. My friend got fat during his childhood and only changed his lifestyle when he realized he was going to die if he continued that way. He did weight watchers, nearly died after eating only 2 points a day and was hospitalized. When he recovered he took a moderate approach eating healthily and doing a great deal of cardio, and has lost 300lbs since freshmen year of high school.
Obesity is a massive health problem that can contribute to a number of different illnesses and conditions. There may be minor disputes in medicine, there is no dispute in regards to whether obesity is dangerous.
Obesity like that is rare and I don't think that's what the OT is talking about. It's a good point and something to mull over though.
I was talking people who are obese (but not morbidly obese) and can still make a run for the bus. Most obese people these days are skinny people that got fat, but some are just fat people lol.
well, i eat a lot, but i also run at least 6 times a weak, and also do some speedskating. because of that, i stay in shape, but i still am very carefull about eating fast food, but mostly that's just me being paranoid.
Important things to know for keeping healthy and fit.
1. Eat Breakfast - It will stop you snacking and you should be able to get through to lunch without eating anything else. Thats the key, eat at set times to avoid comfort eating or eating when you are bored.
2. It's better to eat numerous smaller portions throughout the day than eating one large portion in one go. It's about speeding up your metabolism.
3. Drink lots of water to help fill you up.
4. Do some form of exercise. If you want to lose weight you have to exercise. Diets alone are not going to work, you need a balance between the two. I personaly swim around 3k a week and do weights once or twice a week. I recommend swimming highly. The stress on the joints is very low and depending on the stroke you do you can work all the muscle groups in your body without getting hot and sweaty.
5. Stop drinking Alchol, beer packs on calories like nothing else. You wont lose weight if you are drinking all the time.
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