Sick of Being Fat

Originally Posted by Brianna

I've read the literature. ALL of the literature.

I happen to believe Atkins was right, esp. for carb addicts.

Flame away, imply we don't love our families and are more vain than anything else. I know what works for me.

Wow, you read stuff into a post that I did not write but can't read what I do write... now that's talent.

Originally Posted by jinx

Another article from same source says

Nicely done... select only one of the articles to pick only a part of to critique.

[jinx]

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Nicely done... select only one of the articles to pick only a part of to critique.

I just thought it was ironic - the link to it was on the bottom of the article you linked.

[kgg]

Water and start off by just walking. Build your stamina and the speed. When that "stops" working, shake up your routine and try lifting weights, when that "stops", go back to walking. Water, water, water......then you pee all night long. Really cramps the sleep cycle but....wooo baby! Do you look good!

[Trilby]

rkz--I find you paranoid and just strange. What I meant was that I've read more than just your cherry picked articles. I've read the pros and cons of the diet.

Tsk, tsk. Picking fights where none exsist...I'm done with you.

[Lady Luck]

There is also a great website sparkpeople.com. They offer healthy lifestyle tips, calorie counting and record keeping, and a community of other people losing weight. It's free, which is nice.

I tried Atkins, and I lost weight on it, but I just craved carbs all the time and it drove me nuts.

The main reason that I decided to lose weight was fear of diabetes.

The Governor or Arkanasas, Mike Huckabee, lost 100 pounds after he was dignosed with diabetes. He wrote a book about his experience called, "Stop Killing Yourself with a Knife and Fork". The book is worth reading. When I think about going off my diet I pick it up and read a chapter. Huckabee's diabetes went away when he lost the weight.

I was saying that you read that I was implying something about others in a statement about myself but could not read when I stated very clearly what I meant by that statement. No one is picking a fight.
I have simply stated my opinion and backed it up. You have jumped-to conclusions, accused me and twisted my words with no reason or regard for facts.
I am most fortunate that you are done with me.

I have been wanting to read that book.
Taking control of my weight and eating habits changed my life and outlook.
After years of games with Diets, I finally learned that there is no Diet. You will never stay on a "diet" for life... so why start on one? It is just trading one bad habit for another. The are all just money making gimmicks.
A life-style change along with an outlook change is the long term solution.
If I continued the Diet schill game I would be dead now, not just because of my weight, but for what it does to other conditions, conditions I did not know about then... take control now, yourself, don't give it to others for a temporary fix.
Unless that is what you want.

Beach cruisers are fun and work great, here in FL you can get great ones that are ten-speed and amazingly comfortable. Don't know about anywhere else. Another plus is the shock absorption that they offer and that they are just cool, retro, and fun.
They can hold anyone.

Most bike shops have used bikes or can point you in the right direction.

[monster]

I wholly recommend swimming (and food intake control). I took up swimming this year and it has been excellent. I've lost a little weight without changing my diet (about 2lb per month, starting at 175), and I'm so much fitter and toned, so some of the weight seems to have moved from the flabby areas to the limbs. So I look like I've lost twice as much weight as I have.

You say you worry about what people think when you swim?

1) stuff them. could you feel a whole lot worse? Why let them make you feel that way?
2) join an adult swim program. You're old enough and you will find that no-one will care about your size. Kids are cruel, adults are in the same boat.

As for the rest of it, tell us about your current diet. What do you eat and when? and why? Do you snack while watching TV? stop watching. Get addicted to the internet instead. if you're using your hands to type, it's hard to use them to eat. etc.

But above all, you've got to really want to do it, and to really want to do it you need to think about what your life will be like when you're thinner. What will you do? What excuses will you no longer be able to use? What are your excuses for not losing weight now? (I'm not dissing you here -everyone has excuses) For example, some people use being overweight as a mask for shyness. If you are shy, how are you going to deal with this when you no longer have your weight to hide behind? If you don't have an answer to this, it gives you an excuse for not losing weight. etc.

Good luck, you're doing well so far.

[WabUfvot5]

Start slow. You didn't get fat overnight and neither will you get thin overnight. Don't drinkn soda, avoid anything with corn syrup, drink plenty of water.

[footfootfoot]

Big boy, stop playing the "yes, but" game.
what should I do?
walk.
yes, but I don't like to walk.
get a bike.
yes but I don't have much money.
repeat ad infinitum.

no one on this board really gives a shit if you lose weight or if you die of a heart attack at 19 and have to be lifted out of your house by a crane.

If you really want to lose weight, then stop playing the "yes, but" game and get up off your ass and take responsibility for your life.
/sermon

[monster]

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Big boy, stop playing the "yes, but" game.
what should I do?
walk.
yes, but I don't like to walk.
get a bike.
yes but I don't have much money.
repeat ad infinitum.

no one on this board really gives a shit if you lose weight or if you die of a heart attack at 19 and have to be lifted out of your house by a crane.

If you really want to lose weight, then stop playing the "yes, but" game and get up off your ass and take responsibility for your life.
/sermon

A point well (if brutally) made. We can give you advice, we can support you, but we can't take your weight off you. We can be here for you, but we don't know you from Adam and it's no skin off our noses if you continue to bloat. We could read "Fat boy exploded" in the paper and not know it was you. So now it's on you to put up or shut up. I look forward to seeing your 10lb loss post. I wish you well.

[John Adams]

I have to agree with the previous two posts.

Here are some additional suggestions: Go up and down the stairs, costs nothing and it's great exercise. Do you have any dirt trails near you? Maybe a park? Go walk over there, look at the birds and try to identify the flowers you see, it keeps it more interesting.

As others have said, you didn't gain the weight over night you will not lose it overnight. Concentrate more on changing your habits, don't worry so much about a diet, as you increase your activity level you will reduce the food intake and burn more calories.

[Griff]

When I worked in a bike shop we special ordered an "industrial" bike for a customer. They are built to carry loads and might be a good solution for you. However, I'd start working out without equipment other than sturdy shoes. The pool idea sounds great and would get you your workout without injuries which could halt progress. Are you able to talk to a doctor about this?