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.Rybak.
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alright ns, Im in need of losing weight because i'm the new Chubz.

is there any good ways besides just eating healthier? I already started running and eating healthier.
Jun 7 2013 7:55PM
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.Rybak.
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Also i challenge eheath to start too.
Jun 7 2013 8:04PM
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Jewschoolers
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here is no magic trick to losing weight. just burn more calories than you consume. also try to limit your weight loss to <2 lbs per week
Jun 7 2013 8:06PM
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e_strapp
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I've been doing the Paleo Diet check it out and try an find a crossfit trainer around you and you'll be in shape in no time
Jun 7 2013 8:11PM
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*DUMBCAN*
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Spot on.

I'll add:

If you're into counting calories n' shit, try and aim for a net intake of about 1800 calories, 1400 at the absolute minimum (based on an average guy, 80kg, sorry for being European).

Net calorie intake = Total calories eaten - calories burnt through exercise.

There are apps that will help you.


Personally, I can't stand all this calorie counting bollocks. Instead, I just have a routine that allows variation so I don't get bored. Breakfast is a bowl of cereal. For lunch I'll make a sandwich, bagel etc. If it were cold I'd have soup. My main carb intake comes at dinner, I eat pasta or rice with some sort of sauce. Dinner should feature meat. If I exercise I have a protein shake straight after. If I need a snack I have some form of fruit. I only drink water and coffee.

It sounds complicated, but it's far easier than recording everything you eat in the long run.

Few more things: if you can, eat wholemeal (brown) bread/pasta/rice. You may despise such foods (I can't stand brown rice, I never have it), but they contain far more fibre than their white counterparts.

The biggest thing is to commit - I broke my arm 6 weeks ago, I'm just out of cast and I'm annoyingly (slightly) overweight because over that time I gave up on my normal routine, and started eating too much junk. If you stick to your routine for long enough, it'll stick.
Jun 7 2013 8:19PM
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MNS
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Fuck those weird diets. It's simple. Calories in vs calories out. Expend more energy than you consume and you will lose weight. In order to consume low calories you'll pretty much have to eat healthy, otherwise your daily calorie allowance will be spent on a meal at McDonald's.
Jun 7 2013 8:19PM
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MNS
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^^calorie counting is way easier than you think. At first it sucks, then you start to remember the calories in all good portions and it becomes simple
Jun 7 2013 8:21PM
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hippy.
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brother why didnt you ask me!!! im on a diet now! My day goes like this...trampoline for 60 minutes water water water drink half your weight in water ounces say you way 200lbs drink 100 ounces water is extremely important!!!! go on a run 2 miles per day or something like that simply excersize and drink water and i eat 6 slices of pizza and a cupcale today and i still lost 1 pound over 2 days!!!
Jun 7 2013 8:22PM
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roddy116
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what i do is 45 minute of cardio (swimming, treadmill wtv) then 15-30 minutes of core, legs, arms.

then i eat two meals a day, (breakfast (i usually dont eat breakfast) and dinner, maybe ill drink a smoothie for lunch)
Jun 7 2013 8:22PM
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chicken
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just switch to a plant based diet and ride your bike to work. it's not fucking rocket science.
Jun 7 2013 8:30PM
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.Rybak.
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Yeah i have a broken hand at the moment and sweating at all under the cast sucks. also i started last summer and lost some weight (quit drinking soda and other sugary drinks) I think the biggest reason for me not committing during the ski season was because of school. (HS)

The main reason why im doing this is for skiing.

and to everyone else thanks for the help i will try these out and see how they work and if the thread dies i can bump it every once in awhile to track progress and for others to use it to help them track progress if they're in the same situation as me or just trying to be healthier.
Jun 7 2013 8:32PM
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SkiBum.
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I'm the opposite.

Im trying for 2500+ calories a day with lots of protein. I drink a shake or two a day as well.

I bike fri/sat/sun for cardio and I lift every day.
Jun 7 2013 8:40PM
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Boo.
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Just lost 40, healthy pounds. I'm now at my ideal weight--here's what I did until it became a habit (~21 days).

at 200lbs I ate 1400 calories a day-- Added sugar detox. Protein in the morning, carbs for lunch, protein for dinner.

I also would wake up and do 50 push ups in the morning and never eat above the size of my fist. First weeks blows but after that you'll feel great. Good luck-- PM me if you have any questions.
Jun 7 2013 8:48PM
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TheClap.
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It's easy, stop eating fatass
Jun 7 2013 8:53PM
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SurfaceHoar
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You do realize the crossfit certification process is just a 45 question multiple choice test. right?

Not saying crossfit is bad, or they don't have good coaches. Some are great, but most suck.

Actually, the crossfit certification is nothing more than a money grab. They don't really care about the training you do. They just want to pay the $1000 to take the test. The same can be said for most training/yoga certs, and I'm sure their are other industries that are in the same boat.





Jun 7 2013 8:56PM
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TheClap.
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Some one is a bro, do you even lift?
Jun 7 2013 9:00PM
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*TURBONERD*
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Vegetables are most filling.
Biking is an incredibly efficient way to burn calories; if you're really exerting yourself you might be able to hit near 1000 calories in an hour.
Jun 7 2013 9:01PM
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TechnoPotamus
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Paleo diet style of eating absolutely works, speaking from personal experience.


or if you don't like that because of the trendiness or whatever of it, just eat according to the glycemic index. Eat foods with a low propensity to raise your blood sugar, low glycemic foods.


diet is at least 70% of the equation. Adequate exercise is important, but nutrition will get you much further in terms of weight loss than exercising and still having a bad diet.
Jun 7 2013 9:17PM
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hippy.
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This dude is a bro
Jun 7 2013 9:20PM
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SurfaceHoar
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No, but I do own a gym.
Jun 7 2013 9:23PM
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TechnoPotamus
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your post above was one of the stupidest answers in this whole thread. assuming you were trolling or being sarcastic, it was so dumb it wasn't even funny. OP needs some help, so don't be a prick. Either offer helpful advice or troll in another thread
Jun 7 2013 9:28PM
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SkiBum.
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Bro...chill.
Jun 7 2013 9:41PM
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DizzyG
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But seriously, running and eating healthier should be plenty IMO.
Jun 7 2013 9:44PM
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hippy.
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Hey bro calm down that is helpful advice I'm currently with op so he understands what i said your advice was good so I said you're a true bro. Chill man peace
Jun 7 2013 9:48PM
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Rachy
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http://authoritynutrition.com/11-biggest-lies-of-mainstream-nutrition/


Read that and adjust your diet accordingly. After you do that... You'll just be full and healthy and counting calories wont matter cause eating more than 2000 or so calories on an actually healthy diet is pretty damn difficult.

After that, think of some places near by that are with in a mile and just make a decision to always walk to those few places. If you see a set of stairs and an escalator/elevator, take the stairs.

Then find something fun to do like skateboarding or biking or swimming.

Once you get through the addiction of sugar, it gets a hell of a lot easier.
Jun 7 2013 9:50PM
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*ninja*
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Never been fat but there's nothing better than exercise. Get off NS and workout.
Jun 7 2013 9:56PM
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idskithat
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i used to be chubby, never fat but what i did helped me lose weight quickly. the first thing to do is run alot, this will help burn alot of calories and help you lose weight. second thing is only drink water. water water water drink a shit ton of water. it helps your body function as well as burn calories. third this is start lifting weights. this will add muscle which will inturn burn more calories when youre doing nothing
Jun 7 2013 10:33PM
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_Garagely_
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Consider trying this diet. http://www.bulletproofexec.com/the-complete-illustrated-one-page-bulletproof-diet/
I tried it out and since then I feel a lot better than I used to. Besides that just try to exercise as much as possible in a way thats fun for you.
Jun 7 2013 11:02PM
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deleted5
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Don't eat and sit in the sauna for six hours a day.
Jun 7 2013 11:05PM
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.Rybak.
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Waiting for eheath.
Jun 7 2013 11:22PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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i just started a few days ago, and my biggest problem is working out. I hate being confined in a small smelly gym, so i don't ever do it. Instead i've convinced myself to jog/hike on my town's many trails for a few hours every day. If you're also someone who struggles with the repetitiveness of a workout, i would say find your local trails. Almost every suburban and rural area has them, and you can go as long far as you can and still be in nature. You should for sure update this thread or even fb once every 5 days or so to stay on track, since that's the hardest part
Jun 7 2013 11:23PM
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Anathema
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its hard to exercise to the point of burning fat, you really have to change your diet and lifestyle.
Jun 8 2013 1:50AM
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*TURBONERD*
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Seriously, biking biking biking. A couple hard hours will do it if you haven't had too much to eat recently.
Jun 8 2013 8:43AM
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t-roy
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thanks for saving me some time writing it out.
Jun 8 2013 8:52AM
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.frenchy
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inb4 chubz.
Jun 8 2013 9:09AM
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SSteezle
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you're not really one to be talking...
Jun 8 2013 9:41AM
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TechnoPotamus
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Jun 8 2013 10:33AM
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Motes
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ive lost about 30 pounds since ive started, it comes down to alot of running and healthy eating. Healthy eating is alot harder than it seems and i have probably slacked on it a little but the huge thing for me was cutting soda out of my diet. I have soda on occasion still and use it to make mixed drinks but that defiantly has helped me out...

Other than that cardio and abs are a great way to start. Run a mile or 2 everyday to jump start your metabolism. Also by lifting weight you will burn calories, plus the more muscle you have the more calories you burn when they recover. Start with legs, despite what anyone says you need to get your leg strength game up to start really building the upper body, which is what everyone really wants.

Start with lower weight and more reps to loose weight/ get cut and once you burn the fat you want you can focus on more weight and actually building more muscle.

Good luck homie, feels great when you start fitting into clothes that were tight before or didnt even fit. Getting tons of complements from random people you didnt really talk to or know that well is also awesome too!
Jun 8 2013 11:16AM
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PON3
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only water, that even goes for gatoraid, so many sugars.

Stay away from beef and only eat turkey, chicken, fish. those meats are better for you with out the fat and are more lean in protein

Right size portions

Keep that metabolism going with snacks throughout the day


Stick to those 4 basics and you will be set. Also you have to exorcize, but im sure you already know that ;)
Jun 8 2013 11:27AM
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SKI.ING
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Exercise at a moderate intensity for >60minutes or equal to 60, at least 3 times a week. Preferably more. Once you have done this for a while and feel fit, you can try running at a higher intensity (80% of your effort) for a shorter time such as 30-45 minutes. The best way is to mix in both types.
Jun 8 2013 3:30PM
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90053
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willpower bro,
stop giving in
Jun 8 2013 3:57PM
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danderson.
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Count calories (There's an app for it), exercise often and have strong willpower. I was 185 at the beginning of this year and I just recently hit 161. You can do it.
Jun 8 2013 4:24PM
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esotericjive
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Congrats. Thats really the weight I am and am going for. Trying to excercise often and eat better. Easier to spend time outside now that it's summer. Longboarding long distances is great.
Jun 8 2013 4:28PM
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FLBP
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Try the 3 finger diet.
Jun 8 2013 4:32PM
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WVskiing
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Best way to lose wait
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lost 45 pounds
Jun 8 2013 5:09PM
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TechnoPotamus
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^^^ 6-11 servings of bread and grains a day? That's why americans are fat. they are the highest glycemic foods and the most processed stuff out there. Raises your blood sugar and overwhelms your insulin, causing you to store excess body fat. No good.


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Jun 8 2013 5:20PM
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WVskiing
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yeah when you fucking eat rolls and hogies and wonder bread it is.
Eat wheat and rye bread
Jun 8 2013 5:30PM
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t-roy
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people who do that on facebook annoy me...but whatever it takes to keep you disciplined i guess.
Jun 8 2013 5:49PM
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Chubz.
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My figure has pretty much transformed in the past couple months. DRINK WATER A SHIT TON OF WATER and only that. if you can get all junk food out of your house. this will help you cut weight so much easier. If there's no shit food to eat then you can't eat it.
eat smart and do cardio whenever you can.

Thanks for the shoutout doe.
I've went from a round ball of fat into a pretty fit BRO.
Eat chicken and brown rice as well. Easy meals that are nutritious and are bombb
Jun 8 2013 6:33PM
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NinetyFour
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Mountain biking is incredibly fun, and if you realllly push yourself on some trails with technical uphills, you can lose a lot of weight.

Before the winter I only weighed about 135 lbs and just before the end of the season I was all the way up to 150lbs (weighed at same times during the day, no clothes) After getting back on the bike over the past two weeks and removing junk from my diet, i'm already down 3 lbs. Kind of looking to hit around 140lbs and I know that sounds light, but I'm a really small guy...

Good luck with it OP.
Jun 8 2013 6:41PM
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danderson.
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'Atta boy!
Jun 8 2013 6:55PM
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