Weight Loss or Weight Gain Thread "2012"

So I decided it was time to lose weight. 2 weeks ago, I was at 317lbs. I havent even worked out yet, I just stopped eating fast food and drinking pop and I've lost 7 pounds just like that. I just drink lots of water and eat relatively healthy, a lot better than before. I was eating fast food 5-6 times a week and always eating before bed. I've also noticed I have more energy now. Hopefully I can keep going and not give into the cravings. My bank account is thanking me too, if I keep this up ill have more money for mods cuz i wont be spending almost 150 on fast food in a month.

Id just like to gain some wieght... All working out does for me is make me more vieny

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Originally Posted by cameron92

So I decided it was time to lose weight. 2 weeks ago, I was at 317lbs. I havent even worked out yet, I just stopped eating fast food and drinking pop and I've lost 7 pounds just like that. I just drink lots of water and eat relatively healthy, a lot better than before. I was eating fast food 5-6 times a week and always eating before bed. I've also noticed I have more energy now. Hopefully I can keep going and not give into the cravings. My bank account is thanking me too, if I keep this up ill have more money for mods cuz i wont be spending almost 150 on fast food in a month.

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Exercise is certainly helpful, but regardless of whether your goal is to lose body fat, or put on muscle mass, 70 - 80% of your success will come from your diet, so it is no surprise that you're already seeing results. In fact, the first 20lb or so will be very easy to loose within the first month or two if you stick to what you're doing. However, don't get too cocky with that. Keep in mind that all you're initially loosing is water weight. Very little, if any, body fat has been shed. After the initial couple months or so, the weight loss will become significantly more difficult. This is why you have to get used to eating properly NOW so you can push through those points where it becomes more difficult. But keep it up. Even though you've already started feeling it, you haven't even scratched the surface as to how much better you will feel. ;)

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Originally Posted by chevyy1212

Id just like to gain some wieght... All working out does for me is make me more vieny

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As I said above, regardless of your goals, 70 - 80% of your success comes from what you're eating. In your case, you want to pack in QUALITY calories. You can work out as hard as you like and take every supplement under the sun, but only calories can actually increase muscle mass. Lots of:

Lean proteins - Chicken, fish/tuna, lean steaks, eggs, turkey, peanuts/*natural* peanut butter, etc.

COMPLEX carbs - *Brown* rice, *sweat* potato, whole *GRAIN* (not wheat) pastas/breads/cereals, oatmeal, fresh fruits & vegetables, etc.

GOOD fats - Fish/fish oils, peanuts/*natural* peanut butter, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, etc.

Eat a good portion of food from each category above 5-6 times a day, and watch the difference. Also, make sure you're working out properly, as in doing all the lifts properly, not doing too many exercises per muscle group, not doing too many sets and/or reps per exercise, not training the same muscles more than once, MAYBE twice a week at the most, etc.

ran a 5k yesterday in 35 minutes. felt great.

I was at 267 3-4 weeks ago and am down to 256 as of today. I've been using Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com to help me track calories and fitness. I set my plan (calorie intake) to lose 1.5 lbs a week. It's working.

I work out 1-2 times a week for 20-30 minutes.

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Originally Posted by RareGMFan

Exercise is certainly helpful, but regardless of whether your goal is to lose body fat, or put on muscle mass, 70 - 80% of your success will come from your diet, so it is no surprise that you're already seeing results. In fact, the first 20lb or so will be very easy to loose within the first month or two if you stick to what you're doing. However, don't get too cocky with that. Keep in mind that all you're initially loosing is water weight. Very little, if any, body fat has been shed. After the initial couple months or so, the weight loss will become significantly more difficult. This is why you have to get used to eating properly NOW so you can push through those points where it becomes more difficult. But keep it up. Even though you've already started feeling it, you haven't even scratched the surface as to how much better you will feel. ;)





As I said above, regardless of your goals, 70 - 80% of your success comes from what you're eating. In your case, you want to pack in QUALITY calories. You can work out as hard as you like and take every supplement under the sun, but only calories can actually increase muscle mass. Lots of:

Lean proteins - Chicken, fish/tuna, lean steaks, eggs, turkey, peanuts/*natural* peanut butter, etc.

COMPLEX carbs - *Brown* rice, *sweat* potato, whole *GRAIN* (not wheat) pastas/breads/cereals, oatmeal, fresh fruits & vegetables, etc.

GOOD fats - Fish/fish oils, peanuts/*natural* peanut butter, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, etc.

Eat a good portion of food from each category above 5-6 times a day, and watch the difference. Also, make sure you're working out properly, as in doing all the lifts properly, not doing too many exercises per muscle group, not doing too many sets and/or reps per exercise, not training the same muscles more than once, MAYBE twice a week at the most, etc.

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You sound like you kno you stuff... When work lets me Ill give this route a shot. Hey and your only 2 towns away :th_thumb-up:

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Originally Posted by RareGMFan

*sweat* potato

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Dear god... That is a disturbing thought.

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Originally Posted by bandits grand prix

and you need to come on down to the c*whistle*ellar.. cuz i gotta wholeeee free*whistle*zerr.. ful of pop*whistle*sicle*whistle*s

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not gonna lie, definetely hit the creeperesque vibe my dear. lol

ran my 5k today. wasnt bad at all.

now to attempt to keep this up.

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Originally Posted by cameron92

So I decided it was time to lose weight. 2 weeks ago, I was at 317lbs. I havent even worked out yet, I just stopped eating fast food and drinking pop and I've lost 7 pounds just like that.

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I had to give up all alcohol and caffeine due to some acid reflux symptoms this past summer. It's so easy to lose weight once you stop drinking all those calories. :) Congrats on the 7 lbs.

Got lazy over the last month or so. Still hitting the gym but I was eating more for maintanence so I wasn't gaining and wasn't losing.

Getting back into it hard as of today. So somewhat restarting my goal

Start as of October 10, 2011
239lbs

Goal by November 10, 2011
230lbs

keep it rolling benner. i too am cracking down.

Went camping. Woke up still thoroughly intoxicated, went for a 4.6 mile run. Really beautiful running through the mountains... heck of a lot less boring than suburbia or, god forbid, the treadmill.

you went running while drunk?

you, sir, are a master of your craft.

267 by eating healthy.

Down from 268 to 240. my goal is to hit 220 before year end. eating better as said above and lots of cardio has helped me get to where im at

229lbs may come a little earlier than I expected. Been hitting the gym hard and watching my diet. 339lbs on Monday morning on an empty stomach. As of this morning down to 234lbs. Mostly gonna be water weight from that. But I've also changed up a good bit of stuff so my body is getting a fresh kick start so an initial quick loss makes sense.

went to the gym today and lifted some weights. this is what i was missing when i was running. i wasnt really building anymore muscle. i need to do this more often.

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Originally Posted by Bio248

went to the gym today and lifted some weights. this is what i was missing when i was running. i wasnt really building anymore muscle. i need to do this more often.

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I don't even bother with cardio much. I keep a heavy pace while lifting so my heart rate stays up there.

You fvckers...I weigh the same 115 that I have since freshman year of high school and can't gain a single pound for some reason :(

well technically I was 110 then. but what's 5 pounds...