jeddy11 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Just to add get diet right first and exercise will be a bonus you do not exercise to lose weight !! But it helps x Edited May 2, 2017 by jeddy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Drink water, sometimes you think your hungry and it's your body wanting water. Gallon a day if you can 8 pints of water a day, you must be kidding, one pint of plain water is hard enough. Do you religiously drink 8 pints of tap water a day?, i bet you don't. Edited May 2, 2017 by wandringstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I have a litre and half bottle every night in work, plus brews, keeps me hydrated and out the vending machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 8 pints of water a day, you must be kidding, one pint of plain water is hard enough. Do you religiously drink 8 pints of tap water a day?, i bet you don't. I have a 4 litre bottle of water , I add orange or black current to this in pint glasses throughout the day, every working day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Any of you guys tried quick oats. Put porridge oats in a tub with sultanas top up with Apple juice,coconut milk,almond milk or any liquid that isn't bad for you leave to soak overnight. In the morning add any fruits you like and Greek yogurt or Skya then eat away.if your feeling naughty add honey or syrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 8 pints of water a day, you must be kidding, one pint of plain water is hard enough. Do you religiously drink 8 pints of tap water a day?, i bet you don't. You can't drink a single pint of water? 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) of course i can, i just don't enjoy it, i have about 5 coffees a day, plus milk and orange. Edited May 2, 2017 by wandringstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Any of you guys tried quick oats. Put porridge oats in a tub with sultanas top up with Apple juice,coconut milk,almond milk or any liquid that isn't bad for you leave to soak overnight. In the morning add any fruits you like and Greek yogurt or Skya then eat away.if your feeling naughty add honey or syrup. I have, but don't like the flavour of uncooked oats. However, anyone with an Aga stove can put oats and milk in an iron pot in the Aga slow oven overnight and end up with really good porridge. That's how my mum used to make it (but it was a Rayburn, not an Aga) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) of course i can, i just don't enjoy it, i have about 5 coffees a day, plus milk and orange. Try adding ice mate, I find it much easier to just drink water if it's nice and cold. Edited May 2, 2017 by Lloyd90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Mine goes straight in the fridge at work for a few hours then its fine, its not about enjoyment though its about being healthy, I enjoy a brew and biscuits or a couple of beers at home but drinking plenty flushes you out and stops you snacking. We bought a slow cooker the other day and it says about doing porridge in it so its ready when you come down? Edited May 2, 2017 by Mice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 My biggest downfall is fried food & chips. In a cafe it could breakfast with chips, Maybe a portion of chips from chippy at lunch, Teatime = fried something with chips I'm at a loss what the hell do you replace chips with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 We bought a slow cooker the other day and it says about doing porridge in it so its ready when you come down? Sounds like a plan - try it. at the worst you've only lost a few pence in oats and milk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 My biggest downfall is fried food & chips. In a cafe it could breakfast with chips, Maybe a portion of chips from chippy at lunch, Teatime = fried something with chips I'm at a loss what the hell do you replace chips with New potatoes or home made sweet potato wedges chop them up bit of oil and in the oven 25mins lovely Sounds like a plan - try it. at the worst you've only lost a few pence in oats and milk On it, we love porridge but not time on school days could be a nice surprise in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'm at a loss what the hell do you replace chips with Wholemeal pasta - 15minutes in a saucepan Microwave brown rice - 2 minutes Steamed potatoes - 20 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) My biggest downfall is fried food & chips. In a cafe it could breakfast with chips, Maybe a portion of chips from chippy at lunch, Teatime = fried something with chips I'm at a loss what the hell do you replace chips with It's a training lifestyle thing, for my sins working as a allied health pro I've smoked for 20 years, I tried everything, patches, tablets, hypnotherapy, I've been vaping for yonks now, I'm not taking on the awful chemicals, but I know I'll never be free of nicotine addiction. I'm 'one of them' who just can't stop wanting nicotine , it's so embarrassing. I crave a roll up everyday, even with my lad having potentially life threatening asthma, at least I don't smoke anymore. It's the same, find an alternative, there are ways of frying foods to be more healthy, the method, oven frying is better, oil choice and the amount of oil. Have you tried going for oven cooked wedges for example a couple of times a week? Sweet potato? The simple trick is you choose the amount of oil by coating and roasting, real fried chips absorb what they like. Edited May 2, 2017 by kyska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I am one of those who thinks that fried food is ok, its the obesity that kills you, eat fried food all day, stay at the right weight and you wont die of fried food, you will die of smoking and/or obesity, it brings on cancer in spades and everything else I knew this skinny little geezer who scoffed fried all day, he smoked like a chimney aswell, that's what got him, not the grub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Thanks guys, off to a good start so far this week.. roast chicken asparus and mushrooms yestday and fruit for lunch, no booze. Chicken and rocket salad for lunch and one beer (not three) for lunch, fruit for dinner and no booze tonight. Doesn't feel too bad so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I am one of those who thinks that fried food is ok, its the obesity that kills you, eat fried food all day, stay at the right weight and you wont die of fried food, you will die of smoking and/or obesity, it brings on cancer in spades and everything else I knew this skinny little geezer who scoffed fried all day, he smoked like a chimney aswell, that's what got him, not the grub. Modern nutritional sciences would disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general grievous Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 This was my weight loss plan... Fighting as a kid and rugby league > broken nose > snoring > angry wife > visit to GP > referral to ENT specialist > UPPP surgery (google it!) > massive pain > massive pain relief tablets > out of it for 2 weeks > unable to eat anything for 16 days > 19 pounds lost and happy wife. Here's a surgery free option- make the nice food and a few drinks you already have your reward for being more active. Check with your GP to see if you are ok to run and if you are, do it! Forget fancy kit, just run as far away from home as you can. Do all the spitting swearing and feeling sick on your own then walk back. One day on two days off. Don't tell anyone at first as all the encouragement can start to be annoying. 3 weeks and you will start to feel much better as your endorphin levels rise and you realise your not going to die. Plan B - as above but on a bike. Peddle like Wiggo away from home til you're knackered then peddle home like grandad. Beware of gyms, as they only work for certain people and the same goes for exercise machines at home. Most people end up drying the washing on them. Good luck and let us know how you get on. You never know, this thread could become like Viking's Land Rover build, my daughter is revising for GCSE English Literature and I'm sure that's on the list of texts she has to read!! GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I like the above idea it makes sense. One of the lads at work now doesn't drink on a school night as he puts it, we work rolling shifts so we might be off Tuesday Wednesday say but no booze and the weight has fell off him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Similar boat to others on here, thing is do actually enjoy exercise, love doing long bike rides, I enjoy visiting the Gym, a 3 mile outdoor run, 800m swim etc however I also enjoy to the two B's (Booze & Bwyd (Welsh for food)), anyway we keep trying. I hope to do a beginners triathlon in October. Like others have said, I usually keep to the "no drinking on a school night" rule, but we've just had 2 Bank Holidays! One idea I have heard to help people drink loads of water is to fill a two litre bottle up with water and ad either sliced lemons, lime or oranges. Others I know drink water this way and claim its a big help. Circuits this afternoon at lunch time. Cheers Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulnix Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Amateur That's a hell of an amount of porridge, you will still bang weight on eating that. I lost about 1 1/2 stone from feb to august having a big bowl of porridge made with full fat milk and added a good spoonful of sugar for breakfast and tea and a normal dinner in between but no snacks at all, but the key was I cut out all snacks and was active all the day at work so no distractions to have an excuse to grab a coffee and a bite to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 If you are going to lose weight do it the hard way, cutting down doesn't work, a few less chips etc is just a cop out Join weightwatchers and clear out all your cupboards, dump all the rubbish food in the bin and go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 If you are going to lose weight do it the hard way, cutting down doesn't work, a few less chips etc is just a cop out Join weightwatchers and clear out all your cupboards, dump all the rubbish food in the bin and go for it I agree with the sentiment, it really is a life style tidal shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 There's a lot to be said for a drastic change. Many men succeed with the 7:2 diet because the 'starvation' days are so straightforward. I need to shift about half a stone from my midriff, and have started swimming most mornings. Trouble is that I work from home. At my fittest I was cycling 15-16 miles a day in London commuting, and I was in excellent shape. Now my commute is all of sixteen feet. LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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