The Front Row

I don't diet. If i feel heavy i take a laxative. The next morning i'm usually 4-5 lbs lighter.

Just started a new "cutting" diet this past week and haven't had any hiccups yet. I currently lift four days a week and do some HIIT running three or four days a week. The entire diet is all dependent on timing. I try to consume roughly 2500-3000 calories a day with 1000-1500 coming in the morning, 1000 for lunch and 500 for supper. It is a high protein/ low carb diet.. A majority of the carbs should come in the morning with as few as possible coming after the workouts. Breakfast is usually 4 eggs, a whole wheat bagel with natural peanut butter, a banana and a protein shake with almond milk. After breakfast, I just eat either salads with lean meats or a sandwich and protein shake. Drink lots of water and when you're really hungry try eating an apple or some celery. Fiber is your best friend for a diet. I'm not saying this diet is better than any others, just throwing it out there what has worked for me.

I started dieting about 2 years ago and lost almost 90 pounds in about 18 months. I went from 273 to 185. I stopped eating out and ate nothing past 7:00 at night. I started eating about 5 small meals a day and went more whole grain and less pasta, potatoes and bread.

I have a really bad back and have to say it's been the best thing in the world. I have tried all drugs and even had neves burned off in my back but nothing better than losing weight. I bike about 10 - 12 miles a day from spring to fall and run occasionally which I couldn't due with all the extra weight. I have kept it off ever since I started and could never go back.

You hear it all the time, it really is calories in vs calories burned off. My metabolism is so fast right now I can eat what ever and never gain weight I stay at 185 - 189 all the time.

This guys ideals changed my life, I am 5'10".

In September I weight around 236 lbs with a 40" waist
BP was 142/98 now 111/72
Cholesterol was 265 now less than 150
Triglycerides was 396 now 110
resting heart rate was 88 now 66

Now 185 lbs with a 30 inch waist

I just started exercising last week because I want to go back to 200 (I look like a popcycle, big head and skinny)
I am completely med free and my acid reflux went away 3 days after I started. But the cool part is after 4.5 months
I quit losing weight, it was like my body said it was where it belonged and stopped losing. I have been 185 for roughly 2 months. Plus I have done cardio 3 times in the last 2 weeks and I can't get my heart rate over 141 on an exercise bike (I have bad knees so that is about I can except swim and I live in Northern Illinois so not really a good option). Take it for what it's worth but IMHO it saved my life and I eat as much as I want and when ever I get hungry which is pretty often.

I think the key is to eat lots of Fruits and Vegetables, lean meats and whole foods. I've found when I eat nutritious, high quality food it takes way less to satisfy me and I feel full longer. I eat often but instead of going for a whole meal as soon as I feel hungry I eat some type of fruit or vegetable and pistachios with a little cheese really does the trick as well. Fill your plate with plants, beans, whole grains like quinoa, and then lean cuts of beef, chicken, and fish. Eat slow and stop before you feel full, it takes your stomach some time to let you know when you're full. Exercise as much as possible and you'll feel like you're 20, I do.

I've never messed with taking out my yolks from anything either, a lot of protein and beneficial stuff is in those yolks leave them in. Also don't go no fat, go lower fat but recognize the good natural fats found in olive oil, fish oil, and nuts will help you burn more fat and keep you feeling full for longer. Being fit and full of energy is the greatest thing in the world as far as i'm concerned, when your girl can't keep her hands off of you, that doesn't suck either.

I got you back G, my story was a little like yours. Down to 185 as well and never felt better. My joints and my back thank me everyday.

Currently on a diet as well, have lost 12 pounds in 7 weeks.

Keep it simple. Avoid bread and cereal, eat small protein filled snacks at 10 AM and 3 PM. Nuts or protein bars are what I eat. For lunch and dinner, a good rule of thumb is that half yor plate should be produce and the other half protein, only eating potato based items a couple times a week. Breakfast I do the egg white routine with some sort of turkey sausage or turkey bacon.

Diet alone doesn't work for a lot of people so you have to work out at least 4 times a week, mix cardio and strength for a 60 minute workout.

Eat less, move more.

Man u guys are sooo lost on nutrition. If u want to lose weight count your calories. Most are too lazy to do this but if u really want to lose the weight u will do it. All losing weight is, is calories in vs. Calories out. U must find out your body's maintenance calories and adjust your caloric intake accordingly.

If you want to lose weight, you have to do cardio.... Diet will only do so much for you.