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I've been needing for a while to do something about my weight, and while I don't want to sound like a cheerleader or try to dominate RRRoaes' thread, I want to keep up a level of mutual encouragement among the contestants, not for the prize money, but for the physical results.

I have been dieting for about 7 weeks & have lost 15 pounds. Certainly, not great but I'm staying away from ice cream, snacks, & candy. I can sympathise with an alcoholic. I crave sweets & when I eat the meal does not seem to be complete without a dessert. If I eat even a small piece of cake or candy I need more & more. I am working part time as a security officer & instructor so I take diet frozen meals with me. For snacks I eat a salad with a little diet dressing. My goal is to lose another 25 pounds. It will take a long time, but I plan to stay with my diet. Blood pressure is down (with med), but cholesterol is through the roof.

Hey man, this isn't my thread. It's for all of us who are tired with how far we've let ourselves go.


And any support you throw out there is appreciated. Hope more give encouragement. It sure as hell helps me and I'm sure it helps others.

What did you do? I know some folks who gave up on PT because it was "too hard", although I know for a fact that they were "too lazy". It's necessary sometimes.

I know a guy who had to do PT on his hand a few times a week for a good while. He punched a guy in a barfight and broke several bones, really jacking up his right hand in the process. He said he felt like such a sissy when folks around him were trying to learn to walk or stand up from their wheelchairs, while he sat in a chair and worked his hand with a pink dumbell.

I know that I have lost more than 3" inches in my waist and about 30 pounds and I have much more energy

Screwed up my back, have been hobbling for a few weeks.

I noticed the topic of fruit coming up frequently, especially when it involves the "sweet tooth" that many of us have. I'd imagine that most folks in this thread are fairly insulin resistant. Ingesting simple sugars from some fruits (not all) will likely cause rapid spikes in blood sugar, which leads to large releases of insulin, which in many sedentary/overweight individuals prohibits your body from metabolizing body fat and encourages body fat accumulation. No, fruit is not "bad", but it should be recognized for what it is, and some are a big source of simple sugar while others are really good sources of fiber. Simple sugars and many other carbs can't help but have those effects on our blood sugar and insulin levels, which is not a bad thing around exercise time. It is not a good thing around bedtime. My advice to a heavier individual who is probably insulin resistant to a fair degree is to limit fruit consumption after lunch and replace with vegetables. If you want to eat fruit in the PM, look for fruits higher in fiber that have a lower glycemic index, as not all fruits are equal. If the sweet tooth is unbearable, maybe try a protein shake or low-carb protein bar as an alternative. A can of fruit cocktail may actually hurt more than it helps. Just a tip, as it might help avoid those hunger swings and the associated peaks/valleys....

http://www.insulinresistanceweightloss.com/blog/food/healthy-nutrition/fruit-insulin-resistance

178 on monday d 165 today, I have eatin nothing but beef and sourkrout, I have had 1 diet Mountain Dew and just water I walk 5 miles every night, i feel great, on the right track to look good again