Weight Loss Thread

Okay, please do the math on the amount of ketchup it would take to equal 3500 calories.

Itlan_sl said:

Okay, please do the math on the amount of ketchup it would take to equal 3500 calories.

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11.5 cups, though he said "a few hundred." Which I think of as like 500-800 usually, somewhere in that range, which is 1.5-2.6 cups of ketchup. However ketchup is relatively low calorie, at 19 per tbsp, for the amount you're likely to eat. Lots of BBQ sauces are 20-35 per tbsp (though they are usually labeled per 2 tbsp, unlike ketchup) and some people slather it on. Also McCheese's, at 70 calories per 2 tbsp, basically has the most calories of a major brand.

Either way if you're cutting calories, it is an easy place to do it. Also if you're counting calories, you need to count it.

Sriracha for all your saucely needs, problem solved.

Sriracha has some sweeteners and such, no?

I generally use generic hot sauce (which is just peppers and vinegar) and mustard. Mustard is 5-10 cals a tsp (enough to cover some bread or dip chicken in, whatever). I have no problem eating bland as hell food as long as it's cooked well, though. I guess I got used to it after a while.

The problem with sauces is that people tend to eat a ton of it on their food. You need to put enough on to taste it otherwise what's the point right? And 2 tbsp of BBQ sauce is seriously not a lot. It's hardly enough to even taste it if you're spreading it over 2 chicken cutlets. Not to mention all the goddamn sugar in it. Ketchup also happens to be high in sugar. Things like mustard and generic hot sauce have no sugar though, and have a lot less calories. Much better in the condiment department if you're looking to add a little flavor.

BoldW_sl said:

Sriracha has some sweeteners and such, no?

I generally use generic hot sauce (which is just peppers and vinegar) and mustard. Mustard is 5-10 cals a tsp (enough to cover some bread or dip chicken in, whatever). I have no problem eating bland as hell food as long as it's cooked well, though. I guess I got used to it after a while.

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Sriracha calorie count says to have 5calories per tbsp and 1g sugar and 65mg sodium.

Try seasoning your food with other stuff... Not just hot sauce, but going a little heavy on the italian seasoning, or some red pepper bbq rubs, You can also make your own "relatively" healthy ranch using a ranch seasoning package, greek yogurt, and skim milk.

Antarius_sl said:

Try seasoning your food with other stuff... Not just hot sauce, but going a little heavy on the italian seasoning, or some red pepper bbq rubs, You can also make your own "relatively" healthy ranch using a ranch seasoning package, greek yogurt, and skim milk.

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boil chicken, generously sprinkle on black pepper, and put it in the fridge overnight to get cold. So delicious the next day and completely healthy! I agree. There is no need for fancy sauces full of sugar and empty calories.

what the fuck bro, no, don't boil your chicken. Grill it or cook it in a pan with a little olive oil and some spices.

So weird thing, I have noticed since losing weight I'm getting more hairy on my torso. Strange shit.

Why Testosterone Affects Body Hair Growth

So with that, you just need one additional piece of information: Fat people have lower testosterone. Why isn't entirely clear, one theory is that it causes widespread inflammation. But losing fat will cause your testosterone levels to go up, and hair (depending on which gene is being expressed/what stage the hair is in) will grow more. Or stop growing. One of the two.

That isn't weird though. What is weird is that your index finger and ring finger start out the same length, but your ring finger grows more based on how much testosterone you produce during fetal development. Since that also affects the size of sex organs, a greater difference in the ratio between those two fingers indicates a larger or smaller penis. At least I think that is the weirdest thing I know about testosterone.

kudos_sl said:

The thing I've noticed with weight loss and people on the internet is that the majority of people posting go so over the fucking deep end when it comes to calorie counting and diet. 15 calories for a marinade or 80 calories for a snack is not going to hinder your progress if you actually fucking lift weights.

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Woah bro spot on.

kudos_sl said:

The thing I've noticed with weight loss and people on the internet is that the majority of people posting go so over the fucking deep end when it comes to calorie counting and diet. 15 calories for a marinade or 80 calories for a snack is not going to hinder your progress if you actually fucking lift weights.

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The whole point was that while one serving is insignificant, fat people don't put just one serving. Sure, 30 calories of sauce added onto your chicken won't make a difference, but fatties will toss 10 times that on their chicken with each meal. That adds up quickly. Then these same fatties bitch and moan about not being able to lose weight, because they assume that chicken/veggies = healthy, without realizing the sauce, butter, or cheese that is drenching their food actually has as many calories as their meal.

If someone is obese (read: not chubby, but seriously overweight) then yes, he should be aware of how many calories are in all the small sides and condiments. Learning to use those in moderation is one of the keys to eating and living healthily. If a person only uses 80 - 100 calories of BBQ sauce with their meal, then he wouldn't be obese in the first place.

Hell, my obese coworker offered me some fruit snacks the other day. "They're healthy! They've got fruit in them!". Fat people are fucking idiots when it comes to food and nutrition, so every little bit counts.

Yeah, people don't understand what a serving size really is, so they probably actually eat 3-4 servings of ketchup or bbq sauce or whatever with their meal.

I get this salad dressing because I am too lazy to make my own all the time, shit ranges between 70 and 90 calories for a 2 tbsp serving. I actually measure out about that much in a container to take to work, and people think it looks like nothing. The dressing isn't the problem, the people who envision a portion as half the damn bottle is the problem.

This is just speaking generally, though. Barbecue sauce really is a problem because some brands are just nothing but sugar. Which is why I would say try making your own.

kudos_sl said:

The thing I've noticed with weight loss and people on the internet is that the majority of people posting go so over the fucking deep end when it comes to calorie counting and diet. 15 calories for a marinade or 80 calories for a snack is not going to hinder your progress if you actually fucking lift weights.

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Most people looking to lose weight don't actually lift weights though, even though body recomposition will be way more successful than just dieting with tons of cardio.

Having been heavily into lifting now for a few years, I've determined that 99% of the population doesn't have the willingness to dedicate themselves to the gym like I do. There are always excuses why they have to skip a workout. That leads to skipping multiple workouts and then finally just not going anymore.

The people I work with don't get to see me force feeding myself during a bulk or almost passing out from a heavy squat or deadlift day. It's not just a day to day thing, it's literally dedicating myself hour to hour with diet choices. It's a complete lifestyle change. I can absolutely understand why someone wouldn't want to subject themselves to that, but there's a reason most people look like shit and I don't.

That said, I feel like if people put in even a quarter of the effort I do, they could be drastically healthier.

This rambling is brought to you by my coworkers who asked me to help them out at the gym, went once or twice, and then flaked out week after week (there have been several now, and I basically won't take people anymore). If you can't free up 2-3 hours a week, you're not worth my time. The part that really bothers me is that if they just would've stuck with it for 3-4 months, they'd probably be at their goal by now. But that's just way too much work.

The Master_sl said:

Why Testosterone Affects Body Hair Growth

So with that, you just need one additional piece of information: Fat people have lower testosterone. Why isn't entirely clear, one theory is that it causes widespread inflammation. But losing fat will cause your testosterone levels to go up, and hair (depending on which gene is being expressed/what stage the hair is in) will grow more. Or stop growing. One of the two.

That isn't weird though. What is weird is that your index finger and ring finger start out the same length, but your ring finger grows more based on how much testosterone you produce during fetal development. Since that also affects the size of sex organs, a greater difference in the ratio between those two fingers indicates a larger or smaller penis. At least I think that is the weirdest thing I know about testosterone.

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I did not know this. Awesome. I am totally going to be checking out the size of everyone I know's cocks know, but surreptitiously!