RkyMtnHigh 0 #1 January 24, 2006 So...today I paid $15 to participate in the Biggest Loser contest to lose as much weight/% fat reduction in 15 weeks with my customers. There are 40 of us who have registered in this contest so there is significant amount of JUMP TICKET money to win!!!! Tell me your quickest/best weight loss secret!!! Low carbs? High fiber? snacking?no snacking? cardio? strength training? how much/how often? Give me your plan. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #2 January 24, 2006 calories out > calories in good luckLife is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #3 January 24, 2006 Quotecalories out > calories in good luck what about the workout? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 January 24, 2006 I hear that bulimia and anorexia get things done quickly. Seriously... take a healthy approach. Eat until you are satisfied then STOP. Stick to whole foods as much as you can, avoid processed crap, empty calories and simple carbohydrates. Have healthy snacks available for when you're hungry. Go for dense, nutrient-rich stuff that will stave off hunger. Exercise regularly, a mix of cardio and strength training. Try to find some changes that are sustainable. Unless you just want to win the contest and it's not about health or positive changes. In which case, see my original suggestion."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #5 January 24, 2006 doesnt matter what workout it is so long as there is one ... you would really be surprised how little it takes expend more than you intake if this is a long drawn out thing, when your weight loss plateaus you can kick start your metabolism by altering caloric intake throughout the week no secret plan, just lots of hard work pays offLife is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 January 24, 2006 simple....push away from the table. Sex works off a few calories too so you might try that more often... sorry if was too early to mention sex....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #7 January 24, 2006 LSD and Green Tea!! Also, throw in no soda or deep fried foods. LSD...Long Slow Distances, as in jogging. Not so fast that your ready to blow a lung, but slow 3-5 mile jogs. Also, try not eating past 6pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groundrush134 0 #8 January 24, 2006 There's always crystal-meth???~~~> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #9 January 24, 2006 I highly reccomend the Jello-J Sex and Fruit Diet Plan. Every Morning.. Morning Sex before getting out of bed. Then only Fruit for breakfast. Sneak Home (Or into a Broom Closet at Work) for a Nooner. Then Only Fruit for Lunch. For Dinner.. A Nice Normal healthy meal. And then Sex twice before going to bed. Best Diet Plan ever. Guarenteed to work and make you a Happier person the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #10 January 24, 2006 QuoteI hear that bulimia and anorexia get things done quickly. I tried being bulimic but it just made me sick. (yah bad joke I know! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #11 January 24, 2006 To all of you above....payback will be "Pyro Vixen"...and you have no clue what's coming your way!!!!! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #12 January 24, 2006 it all starts with your grocery list. lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. as mentioned before, stay away from processed stuff. as a general rule, the closer something is to the form you would find it in nature, the better. use splenda instead of sugar. metamucil 3 times a day to keep things moving. lots of water is good, but you'll get tired of it, so try the clearly american stuff from walmart. back to the grocery list thing, only bring home healthy stuff, and then when you get the urge to eat, your choices will be limited to healthy stuff. think past the end of the contest, if you set up a lifestyle that you can easily maintain, the payoff will be much greater than jump tickets. don't make yourself miserable with your diet because when you reach your target weight or the end of the contest comes, you will just revert back to your old ways and everything will come back with a vengance. i've recently lost 20 pounds this way and haven't even been able to go to the gym yet. as far as exercise, do not overlook the importance of resistance training. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #13 January 24, 2006 As for working out... cardio is probably your best bet... cycling, walking anything that gets the blood flowing... weight trainging, anything that builds muscle will be counter productive (muscle is denser than fat so you'd actually put on weight at first)...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #14 January 24, 2006 Pay attention to portion sizes. Eat lots of fruit and veggies. Stay away from sugars (i.e. desserts, syrup flavors for coffee, etc.). Workout 5-6 times a week (approx. 45 min - 1 hour) alternating cardio and weights (every other day cardio, every other day weights). Drink water. Skip alcohol. Stop drinking caffiene.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,483 #15 January 24, 2006 Day One - Ex-lax Fast for 5 days Drink a liter of water each day. Walk briskly or jog for three miles everyday. Eat one small bowl of high-fiber cereal w/skim milk everyday at lunchtime. 1 piece of fruit for dinner. Take vitamins each day. No hard liquor.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #16 January 24, 2006 Why stop on the caffeine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #17 January 24, 2006 Cutting out so much...but dammit...I'm going to succeed!!!!I'm going to DO this! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #18 January 24, 2006 a 5 day fast isnt great, 3 days would be better, although instead of fiber Id go with tuna on the food daySudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diezel 0 #19 January 24, 2006 Do you still want to win the contest? Seriously, don't eat after 6 PM, no matter what, nothing at all, drink plenty though - worked wonders for my ex. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #20 January 24, 2006 QuoteDo you still want to win the contest? Seriously, don't eat after 6 PM, no matter what, nothing at all, drink plenty though - worked wonders for my ex. Good luck! We weigh in every Monday. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC07 0 #21 January 24, 2006 Strength training is going to make you gain a few pounds in muscle... but of course... if you start doing some intense cardio... you'll probably gain muscle anyways... and more muscle will make you burn more calories... I guess it might all balance out... Developing an eating disorder works well... but I would discourage that... ... greatly. If you're interested ... "The Runner's Diet" is a very useful book for being a healthier eater. I played nutritionist for myself after having read that book and created daily meal plans. Call my crazy (and I'm sure you will) but I count the calories in most of what I eat. I keep a running daily total and the whole bit. Okay, so I'm a bit obsessive. Run. Run a lot. Drink lots of water. Run some more. Well, that's what I do at least. I suppose any cardio will work. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SarahC07 0 #22 January 24, 2006 yeah, why no caffiene? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #23 January 24, 2006 See these articles: http://www.stanford.edu/~johnbrks/theCafe/substance/caffeine.html "Ironically, caffeine can make it more difficult to lose weight because it stimulates insulin secretion, which reduces serum glucose, which in turn can increase hunger." http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/HQ00369/si=2765 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine http://www.dukemednews.org/news/article.php?id=7946 http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic666.htm http://jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/full/85/4/1502Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #24 January 24, 2006 Awww.. yah I know I made a joke at your thread but the truth is I JUST saw you over New Years and if you lost any weight you'd slip through the street cracks. If you dont feel healthy, thats one thing. But as far as you needing to be thinner... ridiculous! You look fabulous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #25 January 24, 2006 QuoteAwww.. yah I know I made a joke at your thread but the truth is I JUST saw you over New Years and if you lost any weight you'd slip through the street cracks. If you dont feel healthy, thats one thing. But as far as you needing to be thinner... ridiculous! You look fabulous. That's what I was thinking...don't mean to be negative about your contest, but I don't see how you'd have a snowball's chance in hades if anyone else in the thing is actually over weight... -Unless you try amputation. I've heard that's about the fastest method. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
SarahC07 0 #22 January 24, 2006 yeah, why no caffiene? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #23 January 24, 2006 See these articles: http://www.stanford.edu/~johnbrks/theCafe/substance/caffeine.html "Ironically, caffeine can make it more difficult to lose weight because it stimulates insulin secretion, which reduces serum glucose, which in turn can increase hunger." http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/HQ00369/si=2765 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine http://www.dukemednews.org/news/article.php?id=7946 http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic666.htm http://jap.physiology.org/cgi/content/full/85/4/1502Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #24 January 24, 2006 Awww.. yah I know I made a joke at your thread but the truth is I JUST saw you over New Years and if you lost any weight you'd slip through the street cracks. If you dont feel healthy, thats one thing. But as far as you needing to be thinner... ridiculous! You look fabulous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #25 January 24, 2006 QuoteAwww.. yah I know I made a joke at your thread but the truth is I JUST saw you over New Years and if you lost any weight you'd slip through the street cracks. If you dont feel healthy, thats one thing. But as far as you needing to be thinner... ridiculous! You look fabulous. That's what I was thinking...don't mean to be negative about your contest, but I don't see how you'd have a snowball's chance in hades if anyone else in the thing is actually over weight... -Unless you try amputation. I've heard that's about the fastest method. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites