I think the things I learned during this process were:
Exercise:
- Find an exercise program you "like" enough to stick with.
- Some combination of weights and cardio.
- I simply can't stay motivated to workout on my own.
- I need the group/team atmosphere of something like crossfit.
- I'm not saying crossfit is the answer but for me it works.
- You have to find something that you look forward to doing not dread.
- If I go 2-3 days without a workout now I am "jonesing".
Diet: Wow this is such a hard thing to get your arms around.
- Before you start a diet I would recommend weighing and measuring everything you are currently eating.
- I use my fit pal and track protein, carbs and fat.
- This will do several things; a) it will open your eyes to exactly what the content of a given food is you normally eat, b) It will show you what your balance of Protein, carbs and fat are.
- Once you know what you are really eating you can make some decisions to modify. Worry more about balance of these three than just calories.
- Things I learned; a) carbs from sugar are worthless, b) most diets are carb deficient, c) If your carb intake is too low you simply cannot control your built in survival instinct to eat. d) On Strict Paleo it is very hard to get enough carbs. I add white rice to supplement my carbs.
1-2 lbs per week weight loss goal.
If what you are doing is not working then do something different.
Weight loss without strength training will result in being "skinny-fat".
Stay away from all prepackaged food!
Being physically fit and controlling your weight is = "Freedom" to do what you want!
My Daughter's wedding, 2 July, Central Park. I sure hope my new son in-law makes some changes.
Left to right; Step father, new son in-law, his father, me.
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