Help my fatass lose weight

Thanks for all the help guys. I just have to focus on getting rid of all the bad stuff in my house, and bring in the good stuff. I'm probably going to exercise after I get some WoW time in. Also, what would be a good dip or something to go with celery? I can't stand eating it plain.

Also, I used to be pretty fit back when I was around 10 or 11. Years before that, I was by far the heftiest kid in my class. From around ages 11-now I gained all the weight back by not keeping myself busy. I regret it alot now. Btw, I'm 14, almost 6'0" and last time I weighed myself I was 230. I'm prolly 240 or 245 now. My goal is 180 for now.

Ugh plain celery is booo-ring
Whatever your fave salad dressing, chances are there's a low-fat or fat free version.
My ex BF was 260 when he was a junior in high school... after graduation he grew 4 more inches and when I met him he was 6'4 and 215... he says he lost all the weight in one summer when he just got sick of being pudgy and started jogging.
I had another good idea!
Why don't you find a summer job that keeps you active?
For example:
Landscaping- landscapers hire in Feb/March
Farm labor- hey, you can get kicked out of my county if you graduate high school without having spent at least one summer picking fucking cucumbers! I've done it, so has everyone I know, girlies included!!!
I'm sure you can think of some job that keeps you moving all summer.
Oh! Work for a moving company schlepping other peoples crap?

Working is the best exersize. I don't know why I didn't think of that. You get out, meet people, make cash and exersize. Good one.


I always lose any excess fat when I do a physical job.

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Originally Posted by partyguy420

Overweight tester - Just how overweight are you? Do you need to lose weight?.

this will also tell you how much you are over weight....(im 6 pounds over... and i have about 8 pounds of excess fat)

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Things like this are a bad idea. It says I am like 67 lbs overweight and my idea weight is like 163 or something. It doesn't take into account that I am a former swimmer with somewhat bigger upper body and thigh muscles than the average person. Shit like this will just make you feel bad about yourseld.

There are a couple shows on the food network...One is Calorie Commando,,,I believe... one is called Low Carb and Loving it... you don't have to follow them to the letter but just keep watching them for pointers... I had good success with low carb but,,,it all boils down to lifestyle that needs to change for any real success...


the first step is wanting something bad enough...

Yep, celery is boring without some dip. I made mine from plain yogurt. I would add any number of herbs and flavorings- parmasian cheese, blue cheese, (if you let these sit overnight, the flavor intensifies, so you don't need much) chives, Italian seasoning, parsley, salsa, all kinds of stuff. Add a bit of low fat milk, and it's a salad dressing.

Eat more fruits and vegies (especially raw), than grain and meat. When you eat grains, make sure they are whole grains- and remember "whole wheat bread" is usually not 100% whole wheat (it's cut with white flour) unless it says 100% whole wheat! Avoid white foods and cut way back on oils, fats and salt. Read labels- as a general rule, if it isn't a normal English word (milk, eggs, oil, flour, etc) don't eat it. An exception are the "B" vitamins- thiamine, folic acid, etc. And get some vitamins, dieters often don't get enough nutrition. Don't try to lose the weight TOO fast- rapid weight loss is often followed by weight gains.

I used to weigh 235+ (when I quit weighing myself) and I now am down to 174 as of this morning. I still have about 40 pounds to go, but I am getting there! I feel a lot better! My diabetes and blood pressure (both weight related problems) are now under control. Good luck to you- Granny :stoned:

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tape a yard stick to your head and hang a twinkie on it...

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:p Ha ha! "I'm turning you into poo"

A job where you get a good workout is a good idea too. Not only do you get great exercise, you'll get paid for it too.

Labour jobs I think are the biggest turnover jobs out there, so they're always around. I worked TONS of labour jobs in my time that got me in wicked shape.

Like I have previously mentioned, I ate only 3 meals a day, with healthy snacking inbewteen (apples, oranges, pineapple, veggies, etc). I took up Kickboxing that was twice a week, for 3 hrs. My job, I worked F/T, 40hrs a week, where I worked as yard personel in a rock yard. Lifting a few hundred stones that weighed anywhere between 15lbs-110lbs really gets you in good shape. I also biked to and from work daily, about 6km to and from work.

I lost 40lbs in a matter of a few months.

Exercise is key, and a healthy diet is key. Do those, and you'll be on a healthy road to thiness.

It sounds like your not going to do this, but in case you get tempted don't do a carb diet. Those diets can be dangerous seeing as how you use carbohydrates to help you live. Ussually the major problem is people continue on that diet long after they have lost the weight they wanted too, in turn causing it become a dangerous diet.

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A job where you get a good workout is a good idea too. Not only do you get great exercise, you'll get paid for it too.

Labour jobs I think are the biggest turnover jobs out there, so they're always around. I worked TONS of labour jobs in my time that got me in wicked shape.
n a matter of a few months.

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Thats also a good idea, most of the year I have a gut, but during the summer I have a job at a camp that ussually requires me to hike at least more than 5 miles a day(total, never realy measured it all just ruff guess from my knowledge of the camp) and a weekly 10 mile hike seperatly. Needless to say I lose alot of wait during the summer ^.^

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Yep, celery is boring without some dip. I made mine from plain yogurt. I would add any number of herbs and flavorings- parmasian cheese, blue cheese, (if you let these sit overnight, the flavor intensifies, so you don't need much) chives, Italian seasoning, parsley, salsa, all kinds of stuff. Add a bit of low fat milk, and it's a salad dressing.

Eat more fruits and vegies (especially raw), than grain and meat. When you eat grains, make sure they are whole grains- and remember "whole wheat bread" is usually not 100% whole wheat (it's cut with white flour) unless it says 100% whole wheat! Avoid white foods and cut way back on oils, fats and salt. Read labels- as a general rule, if it isn't a normal English word (milk, eggs, oil, flour, etc) don't eat it. An exception are the "B" vitamins- thiamine, folic acid, etc. And get some vitamins, dieters often don't get enough nutrition. Don't try to lose the weight TOO fast- rapid weight loss is often followed by weight gains.

I used to weigh 235+ (when I quit weighing myself) and I now am down to 174 as of this morning. I still have about 40 pounds to go, but I am getting there! I feel a lot better! My diabetes and blood pressure (both weight related problems) are now under control. Good luck to you- Granny :stoned:

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Good for you SC... I lost about 40 and my BP is amazingly low/normal after being hi most of my life... weight and BP go hand in hand... Well I'm still Hi most of my life,,,LOLz...

why avoid white foods? o.0 and i thought cauliflower is good for you, but it's white :confused: and potatoes are technically white... so are alot of beans (the insides)

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why avoid white foods? o.0 and i thought cauliflower is good for you, but it's white :confused: and potatoes are technically white... so are alot of beans (the insides)

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altho potatoes have potassium and fiber,,,they are very high in carbs... the whites to avoid are sugar flour like bread,,,whole grain breads are way better than white bread for you but it's still flour and carbs...

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I love potatoes.

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Originally Posted by Nochowderforyou

I love potatoes.

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potatoes are the best, whats better

swedish meatballs and red potatoes

Ima potato freak too boiled,baked,fried you name it I love it,,,except potato soup for some reason IDK...

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Ima potato freak too boiled,baked,fried you name it I love it,,,except potato soup for some reason IDK...

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they call me 'tater salad,

tato soup is delicious

mmm potato and leek soup, or my crazeee corn and potato chowdah...
If you eat potatoes, eat the skins too because the fiber and vitamins are concentrated in the skin!
Otherwise it's just another 'white' food!

mi recom. a attitude of losing fat, instead of losing weight.

hit the gym with an emph. on building thigh muscles... It will mega boost your metabolism. eat lots of small meals throughout the day . a little fat a little protein and a little extra carbs, (mainly from fruit and vegtables)


try it for a month... you will feel good I promise.....


see my "lets help stoners lose weight" thread

accidental duplic. post

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Originally Posted by Skink

Ima potato freak too boiled,baked,fried you name it I love it,,,except potato soup for some reason IDK...

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That's just like me! I despise potato soup. They make it at one of the deli's downstairs, made with bacon, and it is so salty and disgusting. Nasty stuff.

I love potatoes in every form. Skin, no skin, whatever. Just give me a potatoe and a pot of water, and I'll be good, oh, and some salt.

weight is such a big issue for so many people, myself included....

for one, i hope you realize not everyone is skinny, nor can they be...dont be hard on yourself..

for two, and most important...you have to see the decision to loose weight as a lifestyle change, as that is what it is..

the most helpful things to remember, so the experts say, is the following..

no soda..none..not even diet...avoid white bread and pasta, try whole grain or spinach pastas for example..no fried foods, and no trans fats..never eat within 2 hours before going to bed..3 meals and 2 snacks a day..the first month is key..you should take that month and prepare your mindset for loosing weight as it really is "all in your head"...the best exercise is walking...30 min a day helps more than anything...if you choose the weight work and strength training, remember that muscle weighs more and it may show you as gaining weight when you are actually gaining muscle mass......and finally, be realistic about your weight loss goals....

good luck and remember, you are you....once you learn that and love yourself how you are, only then will you be able to loose any weight and keep it off..

princess

I didn't read all the replies, but from the ones I did read I got the impression they were giving bad advice. I don't think you should never eat a slice of cake and never drink a beer. I think you should change your attitude about food. Eat for nourishment, not for pleasure or for fun. Eat meals. Don't munch on food all day. Also, lift weights so you don't lose all the muscle you have.

Drink lots of water before a meal, it will fill u up and you wont eat as much..
Good luck and stick inn dude...

This past week I've been doing better and better every day. I started off with the normal foods, sammich with white bread and mayo, then the next day i cut off the mayo but had a piece of pie and icecream, then the next day i had veggie sausage for lunch but had a piece of candy after dinner. Today though, I had a sausage burrito with wheat tortilla, a little bit of hot chocolate, fake sausage on wheat, and celery. I think If I could keep something up like today's food with a little variation and exerrcise, I think I'll be in the clear. My definite goal is to get down to 180, but then gain muscle weight to 200.

Surreys Princess, by 2 snacks a day do you mean like cheese or something, or can I have all the fruits and vegetables I want?

Hey FatKid, just listen to me for a sec. It does not matter how much you weigh or what you look like. If people around you are judging you by your appearance are those the people you want to hang with? Weight is just a number, it does not determine who you are. Just be happy with who you are and maybe pick up a sport or two for fun and fitness. Don't let the world shit on you.

You can eat as much fruit as you want, plus fruit fill you up.. Also frit smoothies are good for you..

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This past week I've been doing better and better every day. ?

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wOOt positive attitude = most important part

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Today though, I had a sausage burrito with wheat tortilla, a little bit of hot chocolate, fake sausage on wheat, and celery. ?

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lay off the sausage! It's all the fatty parts of the meat... fake sausage (soy) is good though. Hot chocolate... on one hand, refined sugars= bad, on the ohter hand, calcium is good and chocolate actually increases seratonin production so just go easy on the stuff

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Surreys Princess, by 2 snacks a day do you mean like cheese or something, or can I have all the fruits and vegetables I want?

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Back in my first post I said look into things like low fat string cheese for snacking... or all the veggies you want... or some nuts that have lots of vitamins. The idea is keep your metabolism up and never get HUNGRY enough to go hunting for a vending machine.

We are going to be calling you The[Previously]FatKid soon.

:D

Try to do 45-60 min of cardio 4-5 times a week... Do weights maybe every other time you go and do light weights for high reps you don't want to be getting bulk workouts. Good luck mate.

I'm not doing this for other people(except the ladies). I'm doing this to prove to myself that I can stay dedicated to something for once instead of giving up halfway through, and I want to live longer and feel healthier. Also I might be taking up football, so I need to be in shape for that.

the most important is the want and you seem to have that...

I really think you should do a no carb until you get to your goal weight... Once you get to your goal you can have a little sin here and there...

No carb = all the meat,cheese,fish,eggs,most veg's...

No- Pasta,breads,cake and pies...

I did a search and this looks like an informative page on No-Carb...

Low Carb Pavilion - Low Carb Diet Information - Lose Weight and Control Diabetes with a Low Carbohydrate Diet

I'm still growing, therefor a no carb diet is out of the question.

hi....

2 snacks meaning fruits and vegetables..cheese is good in moderation, if it is a light kind..apple and cheese, apple and peanut butter, etc..you know you are dieting right when you are not hungry...even slim fast bars and such are pretty good nowadays...

it is hard to make good food choices as we have gotten heavy and our body is programmed to want certain things..coming off food is like coming off hard drugs..the experts say moderaion is crap, but i think it is individual..for me, moderation worked very well..they key is starving your fat cells.....for instance, at night when you want to eat, that is just your fat cells asking for food..you have to reprogram them to not need to eat..that is why you shouldnt eat 2 hours before bed...

education is key and if you educate yourself about your food choices then you can be better at changing them for the long term...remember that it takes about a month to be able to start to make changes in your habits...dont get discouraged...

keep your chin up...you are gonna be okay...

princess

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I'm still growing, therefor a no carb diet is out of the question.

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OK dude I did not kno you were that young..

14, I'm still growing.

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14, I'm still growing.

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Surrey's got some good advise..

Best advise would be no junk food... in a supermarket consider the outside isle to be good and the center isles to be bad as the contain the processed garbage and the outer contain natural stuff...

Good luck and stick with this place,the peeps here care...

I've been sticking with good food all day, however I am pretty hungry. I guess I'll just have to get used to not eating whatever the fuck is in my house.

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I've been sticking with good food all day, however I am pretty hungry. I guess I'll just have to get used to not eating whatever the fuck is in my house.

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Get used to drinking water,,,it's good for you in a lot of ways... cuts cravings flushs toxins etc... once you control the amout of food you eat your stomach will shrink and you will be less hungry all the time...

This hasn't even been mentioned before, but I'll say it anyway.

Yes, 'eating right' is important, but being a younger person (under 25), I understand it is not always easy to 'eat right'. You are always gone somewhere, can't cook worth a shit, don't have the time, sometimes eat with friends unexpectedly (you wanna grab some dinner?).

Everyone can agree that eating many small meals throughout the day is ideal, but its not very practical. Nowadays, I eat about once or twice a day. Never more than twice.

Even if you end up breaking your routine eating schedule, just try not to eat so much. If you do end up eating something 'suspect', don't fret, just remember that when you go to the gym. Punish yourself for eating. After a while, you will find that you can actually eat whatever you want. Never eat until you are 'full' unless it is your only meal of the day.

Also, go down to GNC and get yourself some hydroxycut. Chain drink water. I have pissed 20 times in a day before.

Damn, my parents need to go shopping. For dinner we ate ham and fried potato pancakes. I was doing good all day too =(

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Damn, my parents need to go shopping. For dinner we ate ham and fried potato pancakes. I was doing good all day too =(

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Mmmmmm Potato Pancakes... you got a problem there,,,your parents are enablers...