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Mister Coaster · 10-11-2005, 11:55 AM

Good points all around, Donovan, but I'll chip in my 2¢...

About being slim as the harder to do, I think I'll agree there. Because I know how to gain weight, (slip into my old habbits) and I know how to lose weight. (do what I'm doing now) But when I hit my desired weight, I'll be at a loss for what I should do. In fact I planned on starting another topic when I hit my goal weight asking just that question, how do I stay the weight I am?

Having one night per week 'on the lash' is also a part of what I'm currently doing. The thing about that is, it's so easy to let that creep back into your daily routine. OR when you are out and about, there definately needs to be a cut off point, beyond which you will end up doing more harm (to your routine) than good (for your mental health). If I can use SF as an example, 30 pints plus any bar food consumed during that drinking will without a doubt negate anything 'good' that was done during the week. For someone like him where one drink leads to a 6-pack, which leads to a 12-pack and so on, cutting it out completely is the only option.

Myself, I have completely eliminated red meat and pork from my diet, with the exception of my birthday and holidays, I haven't had any in 6 months, and honestly, I don't miss it. All recipes that call for ground beef, I now use 99% fat free ground turkey. Even when I did have a big slab of cow for my birthday, as good as it tasted, I couldn't help but think how many days it would take to 'work it off.' That alone is enough to keep myself honest.

I have also found out that there are several layers of what I was doing wrong when I was heavy. I ate all the time, too much of it, and usually the fatty foods. I never would leave the table unless I was stuffed. I now know the difference between 'wanting to eat' and actually 'being hungry.' I also now know the difference between 'having enough to eat' and 'being full' and 'being stuffed.' Just because I can eat more doesn't mean I should. This knowledge alone should help me once I achieve my goal weight.

As for my bad drinking habbits, let's just say I was actually beginning to think I was becoming an alcoholic. 10+ drinks each and every night was common. I now drink less than 10 per week, usually 5 or less. 'Getting drunk' is something I genuinely dislike now, I can't explain it, as soon as I get somehat buzzed, I'll stop drinking. The feeling of being drunk and the hangover that comes afterwards just isn't worth it to me anymore.

I also agree that for someone who was overweight for many years, such as myself, I'm going to have to change my habbits for life. Not just while I'm 'on my diet.' Let's face it, people are different. My uncle drinks like a fish, eats whatever the Hell he wants and remains skinny as a rail. We all know someone like that, right? Life deals us a hand and we have to play it, we just have to find out how to make it a winning hand, there is no one solution for everyone.

10-11-2005, 11:55 AM	#168 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	Good points all around, Donovan, but I'll chip in my 2¢... About being slim as the harder to do, I think I'll agree there. Because I know how to gain weight, (slip into my old habbits) and I know how to lose weight. (do what I'm doing now) But when I hit my desired weight, I'll be at a loss for what I should do. In fact I planned on starting another topic when I hit my goal weight asking just that question, how do I stay the weight I am? Having one night per week 'on the lash' is also a part of what I'm currently doing. The thing about that is, it's so easy to let that creep back into your daily routine. OR when you are out and about, there definately needs to be a cut off point, beyond which you will end up doing more harm (to your routine) than good (for your mental health). If I can use SF as an example, 30 pints plus any bar food consumed during that drinking will without a doubt negate anything 'good' that was done during the week. For someone like him where one drink leads to a 6-pack, which leads to a 12-pack and so on, cutting it out completely is the only option. Myself, I have completely eliminated red meat and pork from my diet, with the exception of my birthday and holidays, I haven't had any in 6 months, and honestly, I don't miss it. All recipes that call for ground beef, I now use 99% fat free ground turkey. Even when I did have a big slab of cow for my birthday, as good as it tasted, I couldn't help but think how many days it would take to 'work it off.' That alone is enough to keep myself honest. I have also found out that there are several layers of what I was doing wrong when I was heavy. I ate all the time, too much of it, and usually the fatty foods. I never would leave the table unless I was stuffed. I now know the difference between 'wanting to eat' and actually 'being hungry.' I also now know the difference between 'having enough to eat' and 'being full' and 'being stuffed.' Just because I can eat more doesn't mean I should. This knowledge alone should help me once I achieve my goal weight. As for my bad drinking habbits, let's just say I was actually beginning to think I was becoming an alcoholic. 10+ drinks each and every night was common. I now drink less than 10 per week, usually 5 or less. 'Getting drunk' is something I genuinely dislike now, I can't explain it, as soon as I get somehat buzzed, I'll stop drinking. The feeling of being drunk and the hangover that comes afterwards just isn't worth it to me anymore. I also agree that for someone who was overweight for many years, such as myself, I'm going to have to change my habbits for life. Not just while I'm 'on my diet.' Let's face it, people are different. My uncle drinks like a fish, eats whatever the Hell he wants and remains skinny as a rail. We all know someone like that, right? Life deals us a hand and we have to play it, we just have to find out how to make it a winning hand, there is no one solution for everyone. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!