Quote Originally Posted by fatweedsack
Hey everybody. Alright heres the deal im 17 and ive had a beer gut since i was about age 10 or so i think and the past 4 or 5 months id say ive been running and working out several times a week and trying to eat better in order to lose this weight and get rock solid abs. Nowadays i workout twice everyday (gym and gymnastics) and usually run 2 miles or more everynight(weeknight)(sunday nights). in gym class sometimes we run as well and its usually no less than 4 miles. Im going for 5 tomorrow.
I have the same problem. I am in my 50's and it isnt easier now. Here's my advice:

1. dont listen to anyone's advice - hunger, bodywt these vary hugely from person to person and you are just going to have to experiment until you find what works for you.

2. It's just a matter of self control. Bullshit!! When your brain decides that your body is starving you are going to eat want to or not. The reflexes in your brain have evolved over millions of years and are hard wired to keep you alive and well stocked for emergencies regardless of the current fashions in body styles. Some people just dont have urgent appetites and they act smug about it - hey dude its just a matter of control - dont be a pig!

3. The main appetite trigger is a sudden drop in blood sugar. When that happens your inner reptile takes over and its going to eat. You have to stabilize your blood sugar to have any hope of controling your appetite. I do the following:

A. Eat a high fat , very very low carb diet. Fats in your diet will help stabilize your blood sugar. Carbs especially simple carbs like sugar and white bread can cause rapid swings in blood sugar and actually make you hungry. Try the Atkins diet for a week its easy to stay on and hunger becomes very controllable.

B. Exercise is great help in stabilizing your bs too. And beneficial in all sorts of ways. I smoke and THEN exercise - it can feel wonderful - working your muscles can be really enjoyable when stoned. Try it you might like it

C. Drugs. I havent tried adderal (sp?) I will look into it. But all the diet drugs I have tried lost effectiveness over time and the rebound when stopped was very hard to control - eating binges. Most diet pills are not that good for you either.

Doing A & B I lost 50 lbs - I am about 10# over now which is just fine for an old man. I exercise regularly and love it. Try things until they work for you - be patient - you are in this for the long haul - life is a marathon not a sprint. Dont blame yourself for being overweight. Nature is smarter than fashions. Do what you can, dont be discouraged and dont be dismayed if you are stuck with a slightly chunky body. Be a friend to yourself