I am not a "ex fat guy" YET, but I am down 55lbs and 6 inches off my waist, in just over 3 months on Atkins.
If Atkins is too severe for you, you can at least use some of the knowledge from Atkins and watch your carbs as well as your fats. Carbs turn into sugar. Read labels.
I have to agree with the more, smaller meals thing. Don't try to starve yourself thin, it doesnt work. You have to have enough fuel in your body to burn the fat. The more meals will satisfy your hunger and keep you from binging. This was my problem. No breakfast, a quick lunch, then a BIG dinner because I was starved.
Also agreed, dump the sodas and beer, and watch your juice intake. If you have to have soda and hate diet drinks, Diet Dr. Pepper is probably the least "diety" tasting one out there. Also, juice is healthier than soda, but the sugar will not help you lose weight. If you drink coffee or tea try Splenda instead of the other artificial sweeteners, it tastes MUCH better. Did I mention read labels? Make sure you read them WELL and check serving size vs. number of servings per item.
Make better choices. Everyone going to Wendy's for lunch? No problem, salads with low cal dressing, or choose the grilled chicken with a side salad instead of fries. Going to a buffet? Stay away from the fried foods, and fill up on salad, chicken, etc. Watch out for salad dressing though. Most not only have a ton of fat, but a ton of carbs.
Park in the back of parking lots and walk the extra distance. Take the stairs. If you are like I was, and going UP stairs was hard, at least take them down.
If you are like me and a structured diet is frustrating, just simply eating more smaller meals and making better choices, along with increasing your walking, is a great start.
Good luck!
If Atkins is too severe for you, you can at least use some of the knowledge from Atkins and watch your carbs as well as your fats. Carbs turn into sugar. Read labels.
I have to agree with the more, smaller meals thing. Don't try to starve yourself thin, it doesnt work. You have to have enough fuel in your body to burn the fat. The more meals will satisfy your hunger and keep you from binging. This was my problem. No breakfast, a quick lunch, then a BIG dinner because I was starved.
Also agreed, dump the sodas and beer, and watch your juice intake. If you have to have soda and hate diet drinks, Diet Dr. Pepper is probably the least "diety" tasting one out there. Also, juice is healthier than soda, but the sugar will not help you lose weight. If you drink coffee or tea try Splenda instead of the other artificial sweeteners, it tastes MUCH better. Did I mention read labels? Make sure you read them WELL and check serving size vs. number of servings per item.
Make better choices. Everyone going to Wendy's for lunch? No problem, salads with low cal dressing, or choose the grilled chicken with a side salad instead of fries. Going to a buffet? Stay away from the fried foods, and fill up on salad, chicken, etc. Watch out for salad dressing though. Most not only have a ton of fat, but a ton of carbs.
Park in the back of parking lots and walk the extra distance. Take the stairs. If you are like I was, and going UP stairs was hard, at least take them down.
If you are like me and a structured diet is frustrating, just simply eating more smaller meals and making better choices, along with increasing your walking, is a great start.
Good luck!