Id like to lose weight. 20 lbs over 6 months or even 8 months.
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Have any forum members been very sensible for a period of 6 months plus and lost around 20 lb. Bear in mind im 6'1". If ive posted on the wrong thread i apologise, but i dont know where else that has sensible people as per this forum.
I lost that sort of amount, some ten years ago, over a longer time frame. I've regained about half of this during and since lockdown, enjoying much cake and chocolate…
I'm unable to weigh myself now as I'm too wobbly to stand on scales and only have clothing fit as a measure. - I'm in my 'medium' trousers. I've had these 10 years and the fabric doesn't stretch…
I made a variety of 'rules' about food and eating, mostly at home. Social eating is to be enjoyed in moderation. There are nearly 50 weeks per year that are not holiday, birthday, Christmas or New Year and it's the eating habits for these will govern long-term weight. (Short-term gains at Christmas etc mostly vanish soon after sensible eating resumes, so long as it does resume.)
Weight loss is something consenting adults do in private. Boring others with your tales is tiresome and replying 'No way!' to an offer of cake strikes me as offensive.
Rules
* All food is to be enjoyed; if you don't like it, don't eat it. Waste of Calories! (For example, savoury pastry is something I personally don't really love.)
* Don't drink sugar.
* Avoid CRAP foods (mostly)
Carbonated sugary drinks
Refined carbohydrates
Artificial foods
Processed foods
* Limit portion sizes of other foods to around 60% of what you'd like.
* Wait 4 hours between feeds unless exercising.
* Don't eat unless you're hungry.
* Don't get stuffed; it's unpleasant and unhealthy.
Don't obsess/fret over a single weight recording; the issue is a long-term trend.
A tape measure is your friend. If you are consistent with its use, it will repay you with quality information.
Steak, salad and strawberries are fine foods for an omnivore who wants to lose weight...