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simontibbett wroteQuestion, how do you eat vegan and not eat processed foods? Isn't the majority of vegan food heavily processed?I went from 310lbs to a consistent 180-185. Mainly from adding a lot of exercise, zero sugar, went vegan, cut processed food, and counted calories strictly. I gained some back (not nearly what it was) when COVID hit as depression set in too but trying to lose again. Self-discipline and consistency is what I feel was my biggest tool then and I'm trying to keep that back now.
23TripleBlack wroteCiuffo, by any chance? She was my first yogini in Ventura, used to love her standing on my thighs to get me pressed into the floor. And she always turned a blind eye when I hung in the swing a bit after she moved the rest of the class onto the next asana.Daily Yoga With Adrienne on YT
One trick my SIL used, and she has kept off 50+lbs for over 2 years: COVID loss of taste
josal wroteIntermittent fasting and cycling helped me lose weight.
Period!
The new Hollywood wonder drug. I know people who have struggled for years and used that stuff. It is impressive.
Sparch wroteOnce target weight has been achieved, does the patient continue with the medication indefinitely? Or can the dosage be reduced or eliminated?tirzepatide.
Period!
The new Hollywood wonder drug. I know people who have struggled for years and used that stuff. It is impressive.
chassis wroteYou can stop. No need to stay on, just add exercise and/or eat within moderation.Once target weight has been achieved, does the patient continue with the medication indefinitely? Or can the dosage be reduced or eliminated?
I have seen people shed massive amounts of weight within a couple months.
Sparch wroteThanks, interesting. Didn’t know if the meds were a lifelong prescription in order to maintain weight.You can stop. No need to stay on, just add exercise and/or eat within moderation.
I have seen people shed massive amounts of weight within a couple months.
Does it mean lifestyle changes are required to keep weight off if meds are stopped?
chassis wroteOf course - that is applicable in any case. If you have unhealthy over indulgent habits there is no silver bullet known to man that can counteract such behavior.Thanks, interesting. Didn’t know if the meds were a lifelong prescription in order to maintain weight.
Does it mean lifestyle changes are required to keep weight off if meds are stopped?
If you want to be healthy that would require healthy habits.
The surefire and proven method to lose weight is:
1. A reduction in calorie intake.
2. Burning calories through exercise. Cardio and Weight Training.
Albeit, it is MUCH easier said than done. Especially as you age, take it from me.
Here's one of my favorite fitness YouTubers. Short and sweet.
TXSTYLE wroteCannot be said enough. People say that abs are made in the kitchen, but actually your entire physique is made there. Don't look at it as a diet, diets end. It's all about lifestyle choices.As I'm sure it has been mentioned in this thread:
The surefire and proven method to lose weight is:
1. A reduction in calorie intake.
2. Burning calories through exercise. Cardio and Weight Training.
Albeit, it is MUCH easier said than done. Especially as you age, take it from me.
The hardest part about going to the gym is actually going. Once I'm there, it's game on.
Late 30s, 4 slipped discs and an annular tear but with consistency and despite some setbacks I've managed to cut my bodyfat by 10% and I'm stronger than I've ever been in my 20s working in the trades.
xander_g wroteWell said my friend. I'm 53. I remember 10yrs ago tearing my rotator cuff in my dominant right arm plus arthritis build up from years of lifting. Then electing not to have surgery. I was instructed not to lift weights by my sports doctor and PCP for at least 9 months if i wanted to heal and recover properly. During that time, I lost @ 25lbs of muscle and put on @ 30lbs of fat and water weight. Although I regained full motion and use of my right arm through therapy, cortisone and plasms injections, my journey took 2yrs to get myself back into the shape I was used to. Aging and slow metabolism is a "undefeated titan". LOL!Cannot be said enough. People say that abs are made in the kitchen, but actually your entire physique is made there. Don't look at it as a diet, diets end. It's all about lifestyle choices.
The hardest part about going to the gym is actually going. Once I'm there, it's game on.
Late 30s, 4 slipped discs and an annular tear but with consistency and despite some setbacks I've managed to cut my bodyfat by 10% and I'm stronger than I've ever been in my 20s working in the trades.
TXSTYLE wroteHave you looked into other medical alternatives like peptides or stemcells? I've been doing some light reading on this stuff but can't really find anything conclusive. However, I am holding out hope that with advances in medicine I will eventually be able to have my lower back repaired.Well said my friend. I'm 53. I remember 10yrs ago tearing my rotator cuff in my dominant right arm plus arthritis build up from years of lifting. Then electing not to have surgery. I was instructed not to lift weights by my sports doctor and PCP for at least 9 months if i wanted to heal and recover properly. During that time, I lost @ 25lbs of muscle and put on @ 30lbs of fat and water weight. Although I regained full motion and use of my right arm through therapy, cortisone and plasms injections, my journey took 2yrs to get myself back into the shape I was used to. Aging and slow metabolism is a "undefeated titan". LOL!
Long story short, as a byproduct of blood work for a massive spike in PSA (everything ok just an infection) it turns out my body quit producing testosterone. I now take weekly injections, and while I have not lost a lot of weight (fat to muscle), I did have had to buy a belt 5 inches smaller.
TLDR, see if you can get a comprehensive blood panel to see if everything is working as it should.
xander_g wroteI have read about this but haven't explored. Definitely interesting and I can see the benefits based on its current application and success.Have you looked into other medical alternatives like peptides or stemcells? I've been doing some light reading on this stuff but can't really find anything conclusive. However, I am holding out hope that with advances in medicine I will eventually be able to have my lower back repaired.
Nkana wroteI've tried the trendy diets, the intense workout routines, and even the so-called miracle pills, but none of them really clicked for me. Hard to find one.
cinigozo wroteLose weight naturally. Do anything, just don't do the pills. Tried once, had stomach pains for a week.
