Personal Log to losing weight

Dave M said:
Classic forum comeback, deny you ever said what you said and question others ability to read.

Hang on, this is what trump does too, we're all doomed :eek:
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So what exactly did I say about your weight loss apart from it being week 1M

I'm all ears:rolleyes:
 
It's not my weight loss.

You posted a statement contradicting his statement, when in-fact the facts of your post reinforced his statement. You then denied ever contradicting him and you were simply making an observation. Then you'll deny it and tell me I know nothing of what you meant, and probably I don't understand English grammar, you may even quote your numerous qualifications in English.

Forums :rolleyes:

The chest beating 'I must prove everyone wrong' is too much, I delete more posts I type than I actually submit for this reason, I can't be bothered anymore. But the OP is someone I know and I didn't want the only opinion he heard be so misleading. It's up to him of course which opinions he takes what from.
 
While I wish you all the best in your journey Ace Modder, you really need to re-evaluate your definition of a healthy diet.

Cut the simple carbs, you're having 16g of sugar in each of your porridge pots, and your Starbucks Vanilla latte has over 30g of sugar for a Grande, 40g for a Venti. You're then throwing lots of white bread on top of this. A Skinny yogurt still has over 10 grams of sugar in too.

The can of Monster Energy needs to be scrapped too, even if it is zero calorie - check out the research linking zero calorie sweeteners to weight gain and fat storage.

Try to go for more fat, more protein, more plant based foods and less sugar.
 
PermaChanged said:
The can of Monster Energy needs to be scrapped too, even if it is zero calorie - check out the research linking zero calorie sweeteners to weight gain and fat storage.
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most of that research is nothing more than a casual link, and you would expect us fatties to drink more diet drinks and thus consume more, so doesn't show an actual link. There is some research for particular sweetners doing some stuff with insulin etc, but that is not across the board. if anyones interested here's a very basic comparison between them
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Side--Side-Comparisons-Artificial-Sweeteners-1133886
its a shame i find stevia has an odd taste. As research is showing doesn't affect insulin or gut microbes. Where newer research is showing aspartame does change gut microbe colonies.

Agree with last point, however for many it works better with a gradual change, rather than reducing calories and changing diet completely in one go. IMO its better to be able to lose the weight and stick with it, rather than trying to solve everything in a single shot.

Also once you give up sugar, things start tasting much sweeter anyway so you can use far less assuming you are adding to things rather than buying pre made)
 
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PermaChanged said:
While I wish you all the best in your journey Ace Modder, you really need to re-evaluate your definition of a healthy diet.

Cut the simple carbs, you're having 16g of sugar in each of your porridge pots, and your Starbucks Vanilla latte has over 30g of sugar for a Grande, 40g for a Venti. You're then throwing lots of white bread on top of this. A Skinny yogurt still has over 10 grams of sugar in too.

The can of Monster Energy needs to be scrapped too, even if it is zero calorie - check out the research linking zero calorie sweeteners to weight gain and fat storage.

Try to go for more fat, more protein, more plant based foods and less sugar.
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For me, I know that the changes I have made will have a positive impact. I'm not aiming for a perfect diet at all. I'm just looking for something can reverse the years of putting the weight on.

Here is an example of my food diary from a few days ago.

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and here is an example of an average day in 2016. (i made this up with tomorrows empty entry)

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So regardless of my imperfections, my daily diet is loads better than it was last year.
As for the starbucks vanilla latte, it was a one off treat as my friends asked me to go for lunch with them. It is a treat/cheat day. An exception. You saying I cannot have the odd day with a treat?
 
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don't stress it, be accurate in your food and regular in weighing yourself. Make decisions based on your goals and history.

I find some carbs helps me sleep btw.
 
Add in some long walks and bodyweight exercises. Half an hour doing some pushups and crunches/plank etc will help things along too. Helps counter your desk bound lifestyle.

Your diet does need to improvement but it's just common sense. If you have a bit of intelligence you should know that avoiding Energy drinks, milky or flavoured coffees and lots of bread is a good idea.

Junk in junk out.
 
@Ace Modder - Of the two food diaries above I'd actually say what you were eating before is closer to what I'd consider better for weight loss. Just without the carbs and add a few veggies.

That new diet you're doing would personally leave me hungry and more likely to binge and go off track. You've also got most of your calories coming from sauce and bread. Neither are filling or nutritious.

As you seem to like sausages, bacon, burgers, cheese, etc, maybe try a very low carb, high fat diet? I did one last year and lost 2 stone to get back to my goal weight and I've been on one since Xmas day and already down a stone. I find its the easiest way to stay under a calories deficit as you're always full and you can still eat food you enjoy. Although the idea would be you get down to your goal weight and then go back to a more balanced diet long term.
 
I know you said it was a test but I'd recommend eating fats to reach your fat goal. In my experience anything lower than 50g of fat per day drops testosterone/hormones and makes you feel terrible.

Keep up the good work :)
 
Kris_90 said:
I know you said it was a test but I'd recommend eating fats to reach your fat goal. In my experience anything lower than 50g of fat per day drops testosterone/hormones and makes you feel terrible.

Keep up the good work :)
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I know, I think later on this evening I may have a piece of toast (buttered) with cheese on it, will help me to achieve the fat and carb target I need.
 
Ace Modder said:
I know, I think later on this evening I may have a piece of toast (buttered) with cheese on it, will help me to achieve the fat and carb target I need.
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That's the way I do it. If I eat really healthy I know there'll be plenty of calories left so I can eat whatever I want :D
 
Ace Modder said:
Well you are right. Today I decided to "test" the theory by people here in this post, by eating more plant based foods, and less bread, potato etc.

It definitely is showing that my calorie count is way too low if I do this. Less than 1000 cals.

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Yeah much better food diary that one. Don't be afraid to add some good fats when cooking. Olive oil, coconut oil, real butter, etc. You can afford it as you're eating less carbs and the fat will keep the hunger away.
 
You're eating too much/moving too little.

Which also points to your food logging being very inaccurate, which I suspected when you only lost 2lbs in your first week considering what should have been quite a drastic change going on what you said you were eating to what you were then logging.
 
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