Getting into shape

[Diddy]

So how accurate is a fit bit? I've had some health issues and gained about 30 pounds in the last year. My wife bought me one and I've been wearing it for two weeks now. According to it I'm averaging about six miles walked a day and 6400 calories burned a day. At first I thought that seemed high but it's been pretty consistent, but still seems high.

New Study Suggests Wearing a Fitness Tracker May Impede Weight Loss

The so-called “train gain” effect occurs when the strain of workouts leads to overeating, rewarding yourself with food or stress-induced changes to metabolism. It’s possible that the subjects who wore the fitness trackers were more aware of the intensity of their efforts, and therefore more likely to eat too much.

stress is huuuuge.

I've read articles that say both ways with the fitness tracker.

Fwiw I drink a lot of water also.

I needed to lose some weight before the thyroid issue but now it's even more important. Carrying around alittle extra weight is a lot easier in your 20's then 30's and I doubt it gets easier.

[cardsfantx]

- No processed flour, sugar or red meat.

NO FUN

- Zero liquid calories.

this is what i had a problem with! alcohol? nope, ain't stopping/cutting it out

i've got 3 kids under the age of 8...alcohol is how i stay sane.

[cardsfantx]

also, Diddy drinks more milk in a day, than i've prob had my entire life.

[Diddy]

also, Diddy drinks more milk in a day, than i've prob had my entire life.

Your missing out.

[lukethedrifter]

Dude. One 8 oz glass of milk a day and don't replace the rest with soda. You're looking at diabetes if you don't stop.

[Diddy]

Dude. One 8 oz glass of milk a day and don't replace the rest with soda. You're looking at diabetes if you don't stop.

Let's be honest 8oz is not a realistic goal. Half a gallon might be. What besides water is a good alternative?

[JCShutout]

Dude. One 8 oz glass of milk a day and don't replace the rest with soda. You're looking at diabetes if you don't stop.

Let's be honest 8oz is not a realistic goal. Half a gallon might be. What besides water is a good alternative?

I hate to be so blunt, but if you want to lose weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle, you have to cut out that much milk. Most of your liquid consumption should be water. You can get all the health benefits of milk out of a higher vegetable consumption. (and its debatable if adult humans can absorb all the supposed health benefits of milk anyways) Replace grain with meat and veggies, cut out sugar, and you will be shocked at how good you feel, and how easily you will lose weight without even counting calories or portions.

Over 100 lbs lost and I've kept it off for years, and I've never worried about portions or counting calories.

Honestly, if you're going to drink (a single glass of) milk each day, I'd drink whole. We make yogurt from half and half. Its not the fat that's the issue, in fact, its probably a decent source of fat. Good fats aren't the issue. We eat lots of fatty meats and butter along with tons of veggies.

Once you spend 3 or so weeks off all that junk, you stop craving it, because the bacteria in you that lived off it starves to death and you stop craving that junk.

As far as non water options: unsweet tea, a little coffee. No juices or sodas or crap with gobs of sugar. No fancy energy or "health" drinks. This won't be popular, but cut out beer.

[Diddy]

What I eat really isn't bad. I guess its my eating habits that need to change. I skip a lot of meals which probably isn't the best. For breakfast I'll drink like 3 big glasses of milk while I'm getting ready and getting the kids ready but don't usually eat anything. If I'm in the field I don't usually eat lunch. If I'm hungry I'll eat a sandwhich. If I can go home I'll eat some leftovers and another couple glasses of milk. I'll probably have another couple glasses of milk with dinner and whatever my wife made. Generally some kind of pork or beef, veggies and a potatoe. Then a beer or two before dinner. I carry a gallon thermos of water with me all day and will have to refill it once. Generally don't quite drink it all the second time. If I'm through town I'll stop and grab a large fountain, lately this has been a twice a day thing.

[JCShutout]

Eat more food. Drink less soda/milk. How about a few eggs and veggies in the morning?

I was visiting my Dad a couple of weeks ago. He gave me a picture from when I can gather, is sometime between 2005 and 2007. I've added a couple more from this afternoon. Makes a satisfying before and after.

[SHOW]

[Radbird]

Great feeling, isn't it?