Elephent + Rhino if this is in the right place.


So I'm about 250 right now. I need to be around 215 (for the 6'3" height chart). I've got the exercise down pretty well, doing as much cardio and calisthenics as I can get shoved in. Might try and buy the p90x just for additional stuff.

But here's the sitrep. I eat like, well, crap. I'm working on improving it, currently downing a glass of veggie juice, a can of tuna, and a bag of carrots, but there's more I need to work on obviously. Doing some basic reading, I'm realizing my fiber intake is complete fail. That's what the carrots, triscuits, etc are coming into play for. But:

Any advice on diet? (please specifics, not just "yea, eat healthy numbnuts" <thanks Mrs. C.>)

Ways to get a fiber intake (along with anything else that would help in the shedding weight category).

I'm on campus from 0700 to 1700 every day, so stuff I could throw in my backpack that would be healthy and not turn to mush would be a big area of help.

Otherwise, any advice would be much appreciated. Unless you're telling me to get lipo, I'm broke.

Thanks

Water. It's heavy so you are getting a workout all the time and it's good for you. No calories yo!
Seriously though, when I used to backpack regularly I'd spend all day hauling ass through the wilderness with 20-30lbs strapped to my back. Guzzle down some water, eat an energy bar and then it's back to it. You get fit real quick.

Yay for eating healthy! DCMH, even if you aren't overweight, it doesn't mean you shouldn't eat healthy. It benefits you in the long run to eat good.

Anyways crappy, your high fiber foods are fruits, veggies, whole grain wheat products, seeds, and nuts. Google foods that are high in fiber for a complete list and how much fiber they have. The best advice I can offer you is to educate yourself. Once you start to look at things like calories, cholesterol, fat, fiber, sodium, sugar, etc. you find yourself making more educated choices. Also, drink lots of water. Cut out sodas, juices, etc. and you'll find yourself feeling better and that helps drop weight. That said, it's not like you can't enjoy a treat every once in a while. I've completely cut sodas out of my life (almost 4 years now!) but I'll have juice, lemonade, margaritas, etc. occasionally. :) Like DCMH said, cut back on intake. I'm not sure what the recommended calorie intake for a male wanting to lose weight is but find it out and keep a log of your calorie intake! A visual really helps. If you write down (or if you have an iPhone, Lose It is a good app that let's you keep a list and running total of calories taken in and it subtracts calories for your physical activity for a total calorie count), it helps to see what you have eaten. Sometimes you don't realize the random shit you eat that is extra, wasted calories (sodas!).

Exercise! Keep on keepin' on! Just a note - P90X isn't a filler, it's a straight up hard core exercise program that whips your ass into shape. You'll basically need to have 1 1/2 hours (sometimes closer to an hour) 6 days a week to exercise over 3 months. It also has a diet program to follow but Giller and I didn't follow it religiously. P90X rocks though. Giller and I are going to start it again in the near future (in addition to my marathon training, eek! I'm going to be able to outrun and kick anyone's ass!)! :) Even if you don't do it, you can do strength training in addition to your cardio. Do it every other day or alternate arms and legs every day. Whatever works for you. I personally think strength training is just as important as cardio. When you do it, it burns calories longer after a workout than cardio does.

No matter what you decide - it's a lifestyle, not a diet. You are making yourself healthier but if you stop, you'll gain the weight back and lose the muscle strength you gained. So good for you on your new lifestyle! :)

get some hansen's sugar-free sodas. They're pretty good and are sugar free. My favorite is the pomegranate.

Eat shit that tastes good and is healthy that way you wont be tempted to eat good unhealthy shit.

one thing thats hella good is chopped walnuts, almonds, diced avocado, blueberries or any other berry you have, and drizzle kefir on top.

Fried tofu is actually really good. fry that shit in oil or honestly butter is alright, as long as you aren't eating a lot of other fatty foods. Then season with brewers yeast and soy sauce.

I dont really know a lot of recipes, actually, for healthy food. Other than the two above things all I really eat that's healthy is raw fruit and vegetables. Bell peppers are delicious on their own and so are carrots and tomatoes.

Pirate's booty is also pretty bomb.

WTF, dude?

Since when have I said, "Yea (which is spelled incorrectly, by the way), eat healthy numbnuts."

But yeah - eat healthy.

Honestly, I would recommend doing what Titanium and Mrs. Giller have suggested. Mrs. Giller and Phoenix are hott (in case you hadn't noticed), so they must be doing something right!

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Chug some PCP and go outside. By the time you've killed seven cops with post-it notes and climbed a parking garage with your bare hands, you'll be in better shape than you've ever been.

No, but seriously.

If you're the type that packs on the weight easily, then dieting is going to work and it's going to suck. Protein powders, high-output foods (lots of healthy shit in a little bar). I won't pretend to have any real specialization, but I've lost weight before.

Do you have ADD? Can you fake it? Get your doctor to prescribe Concerta. You'll eat like a bird and feel energetic anyway. Ride that train until you're a sliverous shadow of the man you once knew. Then stop. Live life again, remember what it is to touch human skin, then let yourself go in the vicious cycle of weight gain/loss. Repeat as needed.

I feel like I should add signs that say "serious paragraph" or "joke paragraph" to everything I write.

I know! Some of the people around here just don't get a joke if it smacks 'em upside the head! ;)