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Subject: Charlie's Guide to Losing Weight

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Posted by: TH3_AV3NG3R
What house has a rocket pod, has legs, and has a long narrow barrel that probably shoots something powerful?

Sounds like you're describing the lower half of my body, actually.

What about gaining weight? I have a hard time doing that.

  • 01.01.2013 11:42 AM PDT

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EAT LESS YOU FAT -blam!-

  • 01.01.2013 11:43 AM PDT

Im not fat but I do have some blubber around my stomach and sides. I want a flat stomach but because of my back I can't do exercises like crunches or sit ups. So how can I get a flat stomach? And I also eat some not so good foods.

[Edited on 01.01.2013 11:47 AM PST]

  • 01.01.2013 11:47 AM PDT

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One big thing I think you need to add -

It's a lifestyle change. Don't think you can lose 20 lbs and then go back to guzzling mountain dew and gobbling snickers without gaining it back.

  • 01.01.2013 11:49 AM PDT

no you cant have my gamertag

Posted by: NinjaLord77
Im not fat but I do have some blubber around my stomach and sides. I want a flat stomach but because of my back I can't do exercises like crunches or sit ups. So how can I get a flat stomach? And I also eat some not so good foods.

You just have to lose weight. You can't control where the weight comes off by doing certain exercises.

  • 01.01.2013 11:50 AM PDT

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Posted by: TH3_AV3NG3R
What about gaining weight? I have a hard time doing that.

Milk and peanut butter.

  • 01.01.2013 11:51 AM PDT

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Posted by: NinjaLord77
Im not fat but I do have some blubber around my stomach and sides. I want a flat stomach but because of my back I can't do exercises like crunches or sit ups. So how can I get a flat stomach? And I also eat some not so good foods.

Would your back prevent you from doing resistance exercises at the gym or maybe planks at home?

From what I've heard, the biggest challenge to getting a six pack or just a tone core is dropping your body fat % and working out. It's very common to be skinny but not toned, and exercising can definitely help that.

Your best bet might be to go to your doctor and ask what exercises you could safely do with your back condition and from there start exercising. Take in plenty of protein and try and reduce the fatty foods.

  • 01.01.2013 11:51 AM PDT

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This is relevant for me as I literally just sat down after returning home from a jog.

I'm 6'2 and weigh about 265 lbs. on a good day. Over the last three years, I've gained roughly 40-50 pounds. Despite how it sounds, I was in great shape when I only weighed 215. I played college football at a small NCAA Division III school, so I was essentially able to eat horribly and still stay in decent shape.

And then I got my girlfriend of five years pregnant, switched schools, switched majors, and my horrible eating habits caught up to me. Between being a father, attending class, and working two jobs, the time I find to exercise is rare. I used to take in around 3,000 calories a day, but I'd also have football practice and then lift weights for two to three hours a day.

So yeah, I'm fat now. I'm not "Oh my god, close the buffet"-fat, but definitely not looking good anymore. I stepped on a scale on Christmas Day thinking I only still weighed 250 (still terrible), and it turned out I was fifteen heavier.

I've started running every other day, and although I fell off the horse yesterday, I've been trying to cut fast food and soda out of my diet, so hopefully I can fit into my old jeans within a year or two.

I'm considering buying that Insanity workout, because I'm just looking to lose weight, not bulk up. Given my past as a football player, all I really know about physical fitness is weight training.

Here's a picture of me being fat; I'm the one in the middle.

[Edited on 01.01.2013 12:01 PM PST]

  • 01.01.2013 12:01 PM PDT


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Posted by: NinjaLord77
Im not fat but I do have some blubber around my stomach and sides. I want a flat stomach but because of my back I can't do exercises like crunches or sit ups. So how can I get a flat stomach? And I also eat some not so good foods.

Would your back prevent you from doing resistance exercises at the gym or maybe planks at home?

From what I've heard, the biggest challenge to getting a six pack or just a tone core is dropping your body fat % and working out. It's very common to be skinny but not toned, and exercising can definitely help that.

Your best bet might be to go to your doctor and ask what exercises you could safely do with your back condition and from there start exercising. Take in plenty of protein and try and reduce the fatty foods.


I'm in a back brace now so I'm very limited to how I can lift but when I get better I'll be able to do more but I can't do too much due to the hardware in my spine but I still want a flat stomach.

  • 01.01.2013 12:03 PM PDT
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Posted by: Primo84


Here's a picture of me being fat; I'm the one in the middle.


That guy on the left is tiny.

  • 01.01.2013 12:04 PM PDT

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Posted by: Primo84
Here's a picture of me being fat; I'm the one in the middle.


That guy on the left is tiny.
My sister's boyfriend.

She's only like, I don't know, 5'3 or 5'4. They're about the same height, so yeah.

  • 01.01.2013 12:05 PM PDT
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Posted by: Primo84
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Posted by: Primo84
Here's a picture of me being fat; I'm the one in the middle.


That guy on the left is tiny.
My sister's boyfriend.

She's only like, I don't know, 5'3 or 5'4. They're about the same height, so yeah.


I want to squish his face.

  • 01.01.2013 12:07 PM PDT


Posted by: Primo84

Here's a picture of me being fat; I'm the one in the middle.


You don't look fat to me. If you were 5'3 and weighed that much than yeah you'd be pretty big.

  • 01.01.2013 12:07 PM PDT

Good thread, I have lost a total of 60 pounds since June, and I want to give some of my pointers and stuff I learned through my journey. If OP wishes, he can add them.

How is Weight Gained?: There is a massive science behind it. It's called Biology. Like other fields of science, it can get complex, but such is the beauty of life. In terms to understand it, when our bodies need energy, our glucose levels our low and we start to feel hungry. To combat this, our body releases what is called insulin, and we feel this throughout the day as hunger. The macronutrients (eg. protein, carbohydrates, fat) then go through the storing and regulatory processes in our digestive tract, but what we are mainly concerned with here and with ease is carbohydrates. When we start eating, our bodies release more insulin and carbohydrates are then used to bump up our glucose levels. This released insulin acts in excess and shuts out fat cells from being burnt. Having a lot of carbs in your diet (above 150g~) is an unhealthy amount and can lead to further weight gain.

tl;dr: Our bodies will burn carbs in excess amounts as opposed to fats, leaving them to grow.

Fats are in Fact, Good for You: Especially if you are given a low/moderate amount of carbs for your diet. I went on a diet that cut out my carb intake to 50grams at the start (and coupled that with cardio) and I felt the effects of it right away. Our bodies are creations of evolution. Our diets are products of that. Cavemen didn't have access to copious amounts of carbs besides berries, and even then, they weren't as carb intensive as they are now. Instead, they relied on fat for energy. Your body can burn dietary fat and body fat. You would call me crazy if I told you bacon was good for you, but it is. If you transition yourself from a carb-heavy diet to a fat-heavy diet, you will have a more effective amount of energy that burns slowly and won't leave you feeling burnt out.

tl;dr: Fats are what our ancestors mainly used for energy sources as opposed to carbohydrates.

This is more controversial and could be argued, but I have read excerpts, articles, and studies online that show the value of red meats and fats.

Here are some of my sources:
The Definitive Guide to Cholesterol - Mark's Daily Apple

Modern Wheat

Carb Management Chart

A study that concluded that a low-carb, high-fat, and high-protein diet reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Learn Something New Everyday: I once started as someone who took their own spin at a low-carb, high-fat diet. Seven months later I am managing a cut whilst also following my own macronutrient ratio that can help me lose weight and make PRs on my weights. I try to learn something new everyday about weight loss. It is something really hard to do because many blogs who do talk about it give you smoke and mirrors, or summarize it without giving you the studies that they got it from. If you are the sort that enjoys learning, go to a website (my favorite is marksdailyapple.com, he was an olympic trainer and popularized the "Paleolithic Diet", and he also has the studies to back up what he says) that talks about NUTRITION as opposed to WEIGHT LOSS. Weight loss is one tiny factor in the big world of nutrition. Look at this in the grand scheme of things, it makes everything easier to understand.

tl;dr, if you're going to learn something, do it in regards to nutrition as opposed to weight loss. If you read a blog, take it with a grain of salt and look for the studies that they talk about.

I'll post more later, hope this helps.


[Edited on 01.01.2013 12:15 PM PST]

  • 01.01.2013 12:08 PM PDT

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  • 01.01.2013 12:09 PM PDT

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If you're reading this, you need to stop stalking me. If you can't stop stalking me, you might as well go here.

Posted by: NinjaLord77
Posted by: Primo84

Here's a picture of me being fat; I'm the one in the middle.


You don't look fat to me. If you were 5'3 and weighed that much than yeah you'd be pretty big.
Here's a less flattering one. If I could lose my gut and the weight in my face, I'd be happy.

...I'm also the best-looking of my siblings.

[Edited on 01.01.2013 12:18 PM PST]

  • 01.01.2013 12:17 PM PDT

Posted by: TH3_AV3NG3R
What about gaining weight? I have a hard time doing that.

Eating less calories than you need leads to weight loss; eating more than you need leads to weight gain. Eat more. If that doesn't work, eat even more.

  • 01.01.2013 12:41 PM PDT

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  • 01.01.2013 12:52 PM PDT

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Posted by: Spartan 891
Spartan 891's guide to losing weight:

EAT LESS YOU FAT -blam!-
I'm gonna turn a troll post into a good one.

This is true, you have to consume less than you burn to lose weight. But, simply eating less isn't enough.

First, you have to eat enough. When you go below 1,000 calories, your body freaks out and starts saving everything as fat. When you exercise, it actually burns muscle over the fat cells. So, its important you keep your intake over 1,200 or so, as directed by your doctor.

As I said in the OP, fat in your body is roughly 3,500 calories to gain or add a pound. So, keep that in mind when you are eating or exercising.

  • 01.01.2013 1:07 PM PDT

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