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Weight Loss Thread
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If you have a mongolian grill somwhere by you it could be a good place to stock up on protein. I do one lunch there, fill the fucking bowl so high with chicken and ribeye and some veggies I get stares, then I eat some there, then take the rest with me, its like 2 or even 3 more lunches all for $12.
I swear you could not buy so much steak and chicken at the grocery for $12.
I swear you could not buy so much steak and chicken at the grocery for $12.
Kuriin
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Skip the rice and make lentils or quinoa. It's healthier and not nearly as many carbs. :}
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Noodleface
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True, but some brown rice (whole grain basmati) has a pretty low glycemic index so spikes will be controlled.
Fifey
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I do black beans, chicken, broccoli with like 1 cup of brown rice spread between 5 meals. Works pretty well for me and super filling.
Sloshed
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Ha Teeth are fine. And for people who can't stand to drink water this is harder than most realize. I've tried flavoring water in the past but I hate that too. I can drink sweet tea but I don't want all that sugar since I'm dieting. I don't really care for unsweet tea and I don't want to flavor it with artificial sweeteners since that's going to force my body to release insulin just like the diet drinks I'm trying to come off of. I'm hopeful after detoxing for a week this will be easier.
Noodleface
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The easiest way for me was to do sparkling water 1L bottles from the supermarket. I was not on 12 cans a day, but still. Is that like almost a can every hour that you're awake?
Foggy
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Like with eating healthy, switching to drinking nothing but water sucks for a week to a month but eventually you will realize you don't mind it at all. The hardest part is your body coming off the caffeine and sugar, which you are already starting to experience. That part should not take more than a week. Another bonus to water, drinking a lot of water will sate your appetite, making it easier to make it between meals without snacking. I'm currently fighting through the cravings part of eating healthy after the holidays. It sucks but everybody goes through it and once it passes you feel great.
Noodleface
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Yeah I loaded up on BK a few times out of convenience over the last few weeks and it's all I'm thinking about this week.
I have my A1C/etc. blood tests next week too.. really hoping it went down since I was hospitalized. Sugar is still crazy high, but NEW YEAR NEW ME
I have my A1C/etc. blood tests next week too.. really hoping it went down since I was hospitalized. Sugar is still crazy high, but NEW YEAR NEW ME
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I lived on soda from childhood until about 4-5 years ago, hated water, couldn't drink it. The key is to get it as cold as possible. I have one of theseVirgin Pure - Countertop Water Purifiers, Filter Dispenserso never have to worry about not having any chilled water at home.
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Yeah, for cheapness chicken is great, but you really want to work in some variety. Fish (salmon is my go to) is also relatively cheapish depending on your location, and even just a can of tuna in water drained to toss on some salad can break up the monotony.
I also do the occasional tofu stir fry depending on mood. It's light, decent protein, and is pretty much just going to taste like the vegetables/sauce it was cooked with.
Whenever I'm prepping more than a couple pieces of chicken at a time, I always break it up a little bit by throwing 1-2 of the breasts into some light sauce (usually just balsamic vinegar) and letting it soak for a day or two after cooking with salt/pepper/garlic. That way even if I'm just going to be grabbing some veggies and warming up the chicken, it's got a different flavor than just salt/pepper. If you aren't pan-averse, chicken doesn't take long to cook and you don't even really need to add oil if you have a reasonably decent teflon pan. You can then do whatever you want sauce wise in the pan to change things up a bit.
But yeah, you definitely want to look at having some variety in your protein, otherwise it is going to be harder to stick to. Especially at first. Also I can't handle the flavor/texture of brown rice, no matter what is done with it. I'll shift calories around for some calrose or something else, but man fuck brown rice hah.
I also do the occasional tofu stir fry depending on mood. It's light, decent protein, and is pretty much just going to taste like the vegetables/sauce it was cooked with.
Whenever I'm prepping more than a couple pieces of chicken at a time, I always break it up a little bit by throwing 1-2 of the breasts into some light sauce (usually just balsamic vinegar) and letting it soak for a day or two after cooking with salt/pepper/garlic. That way even if I'm just going to be grabbing some veggies and warming up the chicken, it's got a different flavor than just salt/pepper. If you aren't pan-averse, chicken doesn't take long to cook and you don't even really need to add oil if you have a reasonably decent teflon pan. You can then do whatever you want sauce wise in the pan to change things up a bit.
But yeah, you definitely want to look at having some variety in your protein, otherwise it is going to be harder to stick to. Especially at first. Also I can't handle the flavor/texture of brown rice, no matter what is done with it. I'll shift calories around for some calrose or something else, but man fuck brown rice hah.
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I drank one of those 36 packs a day of diet soda for almost a year and it wrecked my shit so bad, and getting off that habit was awful. I agree on diet sodas - that shit is awful for you. I'm so glad I overcame that mess. I was sick almost every other week in 2014 in one way or another. I've actually switched to pure sugar (non-corn syrup) sodas generally when I need a soda (I keep it to like 2-3 a week tops), and switched to iced vanilla coffee (home made) for my caffeine fix in the morning.
I've actually lost 7lb since 12/25 changing some habits, cutting out things, and working with a nutritionist to get my diet in better control.
Speaking of the coffee:
As for meats, you should make korean kalbi short ribs. Those are fucking GREAT when prepped properly. Sauce I usehere.
I like that sause so much I use it in other things too. It is a little high on the sodium though so don't overdo it. But it's like the old bay of sauses for me.
I've actually lost 7lb since 12/25 changing some habits, cutting out things, and working with a nutritionist to get my diet in better control.
Speaking of the coffee:
Brew coffee, refrigerate overnight.
when ready to serve:
ice in cup
put half and half or milk, your choice
add Torani Vanilla Syrup (Sugar Freeornot)
Use amounts you like to your liking.
when ready to serve:
ice in cup
put half and half or milk, your choice
add Torani Vanilla Syrup (Sugar Freeornot)
Use amounts you like to your liking.
As for meats, you should make korean kalbi short ribs. Those are fucking GREAT when prepped properly. Sauce I usehere.
I like that sause so much I use it in other things too. It is a little high on the sodium though so don't overdo it. But it's like the old bay of sauses for me.