Notices

Newbie! Arr!

Old 09-27-2011, 03:14 AM
  #1  
FitDay Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 4
Default Newbie! Arr!

Day 5 of Fitday. I just started here last week. I just medically retired from the Army. Since Iraq, 05-06 & 08-09, I've been losing weight on and off. I think I really screwed my metabolism when I was eating once a day and drinking waaaaay too much energy drinks. Since I started the discharge process I haven't been doing any exercise. And, I'm really sick of being out of shape. So I started to buy healthier food and track calories with my wife, and trying to keep the discipline to work out everyday. I've been trying to eat more throughout the day (I start with two boiled eggs for breakfast), and eat one helping for dinner. It's really difficult. I weigh 201 now (m/25/5ft6in). I should weigh 150. So I set a goal of 150 for March.
Inkryptzalis is offline  
Old 09-27-2011, 03:47 AM
  #2  
Super Moderator
 
01gt4.6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Slidell, Louisiana
Posts: 8,232
Default

Welcome to FitDay and thanks for your service! So are you only eating 2 eats and dinner?
01gt4.6 is offline  
Old 09-27-2011, 04:23 AM
  #3  
FitDay Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 4
Default

Thank you and thank you.
Well, I went from only eating lunch and dinner (mostly white pastas and a lot of meat). And pigging out for both. So, I'm eating just raw vegetables and fruits during the day. Just whenever I get real hungry I guess. Maybe more like 4 times a day on average. For pasta, I only eat it once a day (whole grain) or not at all that day. I've also been drinking 2 servings green tea and 1 serving of oolong tea. And doing little things to burn more calories (walking to someones house instead of driving).
This website has really helped me track what calories I've been consuming/burning. Making this a lot easier than I thought it would be.
Should I consider eating snacks twice a day instead?
Inkryptzalis is offline  
Old 09-27-2011, 07:01 AM
  #4  
FitDay Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 965
Default

Thanks for your service and welcom to Fitday. I would suggest you spread your calories and macros more evenly during the day. (But if what you're doing works for you that is great.) I believe that you need to get about 30% of your calories from protein to keep muscle loss to a minimum while dieting. Your morning eggs are a great source of protein as of course your meat in the evening but you seem to be lacking a protein source throughout the rest of the day. Some suggestions are a protein shake, cottage cheese, yogurt, tuna or just some left over lean meat from the night before.

Good luck!
rpmcduff is offline  
Old 09-27-2011, 11:17 AM
  #5  
FitDay Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 4
Default

Okay, thank you! I will keep that in mind!
Inkryptzalis is offline  
Old 09-27-2011, 11:42 AM
  #6  
FitDay Member
 
almeeker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 3,742
Default

Originally Posted by Inkryptzalis
and trying to keep the discipline to work out everyday.
I've discovered that if I equate working out to hygiene or sleep, it makes it easier to just do it. Typically I don't skip my morning shower because after 24 hours, yesterday's clean is looonnnggg gone, and I don't skip going to bed for basically the same reason. If you think about it, you almost never hear anyone say, "oh, sleeping/showing, I just don't have time for that". But working out is a whole 'notha story...

Good luck honey, and a great big "thanks" for your service to this country.
almeeker is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2021 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.