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KC:
I am currently at 200 and ideally would like to lose about 15 lbs to be at my ideal body weight of 185 lbs.

More important than that is my goal of increasing my body definition.  I'm happy with my size, but want to see the actual muscles rather than just mass.

Unfortunately, I have been spending way too much time sitting and snacking around the fire station and noticed that my PT routine has eroded over the past few months.   To fix this problem, I recently joined Gold's Gym and have been put on a fairly regimented workout/fitness routine.  I am lifting three times a week and doing cardio workouts the other 3 days-- with the seventh day actively scuba diving.  My cardio focuses on running, swimming and cycling (triathalon activities). 

I am also getting back into the groove of lifting partially because the gym is close to my home and I am going there either early in the morning or before evening activities.  In the past when I was busy, my workouts went by the wayside because the gym wasn't convenient. 

I like what I am seeing between the new sly style and the workouts.  I look at this as an investment for the next thirty plus years.  It keeps getting better.

Ken

Itsonlyinmyhead:
Sounds like your doing all the right things in exercise.
But you need to look at your diet if your going to lose 15lbs. Try eating nuts and seeds for snacks (I get them in tubs), it helps with digestion as well I think. Also eat granola products as Ive been told they are healthy for you. Ontop of this you could always try chewing gum but I wouldnt recommend it as it causes your stomach to make unecessary s acid.  Also try to ration your main meals, eat more pasta and rice and protein and try to reduce fatty foods, i.e. no burgers, chips, etc

KC:

--- Quote from: Itsonlyinmyhead on June 24, 2007, 06:25:00 PM ---Sounds like your doing all the right things in exercise.
But you need to look at your diet if your going to lose 15lbs. Try eating nuts and seeds for snacks (I get them in tubs), it helps with digestion as well I think. Also eat granola products as Ive been told they are healthy for you. Ontop of this you could always try chewing gum but I wouldnt recommend it as it causes your stomach to make unecessary s acid.  Also try to ration your main meals, eat more pasta and rice and protein and try to reduce fatty foods, i.e. no burgers, chips, etc

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All good diet advice.  Fortunately, I enjoy healthy food and know I need to limit my portions.  I love eating.

Razor X:

--- Quote from: Itsonlyinmyhead on June 24, 2007, 06:25:00 PM ---  ...Also try to ration your main meals, eat more pasta and rice and protein ...

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Portion control is the single most important factor.  But I think the types of food you need to eat to lose weight varies from person to person; everybody is different.  I've cut way back on the processed carbs and for the first time in a long time, I can see a difference around the waistline.  I haven't had any bread, pasta, potatoes, or rice in 7 weeks -- with the exception of last weekend when I did have a bit of mashed potatoes with my dinner.  It was Father's Day and also my dad's birthday so my mom had made a special dinner. 

I find that eating more protein makes me feel more satisified, since it takes longer to digest protein than carbohydrates.  Also, not eating any bread or potatoes automatically cuts butter consumption to virtually nothing, so there's a big reduction in fat right there.

Tyler:
Stick with your plan bro, it's well worth it!

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