I've gone from 214.8 lbs to 202.3 lbs over the past 6 weeks. For reference I'm 6' 1" tall. Allow me to share my process and what keeps me on track.
Before I wanted to lose weight I was only concerned with getting bigger and (mainly) stronger. Last fall I was the strongest I'd ever been but about a glass of water away from 230lbs. I was proud of being big and strong but looked awful. I fell out of my routine during the holidays and lost some strength and weight after being sick. This year I wanted to make some changes.
On to the diet. My plan is more aggressive than what most would recommend but I want to lose weight and get back to getting stronger sooner than later. People always say "aww it's so easy just eat less!" but I've found there's much more to it than that.
Anyway, here's a look at what helped me:
1)Caffeine: Stimulants act as an appetite suppressant. Ill usually have black coffee in the morning and won't eat anything until lunch. It's much easier to save my calorie for later in the day as well.
2)Diet Soda: This is mainly for sanity purposes and makes dinner much more enjoyable. The caffeine is also helpful in keeping hunger at bay.
3)Veggies: I treat veggies as a freebie. They can make a 600 calorie meal leaving you seriously stuffed. On top of that the vitamins and fiber are a nice perk.
Finally and most importantly:
4)A distraction: After the gym I use video games to relax and forget about being hungry. This is key because I've realized that I can eat insurmountable amounts of food after work, constantly grazing. Games coupled with some diet Dr pepper and I'm good until bed. Find your distraction.
That's about it! Don't over think things, trust the deficit, and move on to other activities to keep you occupied while those pounds fall off!
Before I wanted to lose weight I was only concerned with getting bigger and (mainly) stronger. Last fall I was the strongest I'd ever been but about a glass of water away from 230lbs. I was proud of being big and strong but looked awful. I fell out of my routine during the holidays and lost some strength and weight after being sick. This year I wanted to make some changes.
On to the diet. My plan is more aggressive than what most would recommend but I want to lose weight and get back to getting stronger sooner than later. People always say "aww it's so easy just eat less!" but I've found there's much more to it than that.
Anyway, here's a look at what helped me:
1)Caffeine: Stimulants act as an appetite suppressant. Ill usually have black coffee in the morning and won't eat anything until lunch. It's much easier to save my calorie for later in the day as well.
2)Diet Soda: This is mainly for sanity purposes and makes dinner much more enjoyable. The caffeine is also helpful in keeping hunger at bay.
3)Veggies: I treat veggies as a freebie. They can make a 600 calorie meal leaving you seriously stuffed. On top of that the vitamins and fiber are a nice perk.
Finally and most importantly:
4)A distraction: After the gym I use video games to relax and forget about being hungry. This is key because I've realized that I can eat insurmountable amounts of food after work, constantly grazing. Games coupled with some diet Dr pepper and I'm good until bed. Find your distraction.
That's about it! Don't over think things, trust the deficit, and move on to other activities to keep you occupied while those pounds fall off!
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