Interesting; thanks for the link. As someone whose weight has yo-yo'd quite a bit as an adult I can confirm the mental/emotional change.
You have to burn more than you take in everyday. Doesn't matter how you burn it but you must keep the ratio of burn more. Look at any wide receiver, you think this guys are starving? No way, and yet they are the strongest, fastest people on the planet. Want to eat a lot? Burn more, get strong, get ripped, F**k your brains out.
He did on nightline, he's got his six pack back and even weighs three pounds less than when he started.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/05/health/drew-manning-fit2fat2fit-lessons/index.html?hpt=hp_c1 Here's another article with his 3 pics; before, during and after.
I ordered his book on Kindle (release on Tuesday). Anyhow, this has got me thinking about my own situation. I wouldn't consider myself obese but I'm definitely less-than-optimal and I feel fat and ineffective. One thing that caught struck me in his interviews was his description of the psychological differences. When I'm more in shape I notice a big difference in confidence, forward ambition, and general attitude on life. While I'm not in terrible shape right now, I feel like I've just been lucky. I have TERRIBLE eating habits. I eat too much, the wrong things, and I suspect, for somewhat emotional reasons. Sometimes I order food I'm not sure I'm even hungry for...I'm just afraid of not having enough and being hungry later. Immediately after getting the food I feel like I made a mistake. But because it's there I eat it anyway. Additionally, I seem to have an oral fixation. I love things like chips and salsa. I end up like an automaton -- mindlessly stuffing chips in my mouth. I'm a single guy and it always seems like such a waste to cook for one. Also, eating out is very much a social activity for me. Subsequently, I eat out pretty much all the time. California has a wide-range of eat-out options and I rarely eat "burger joint" fast food. But it's still tough to eat well (and proper amounts). It doesn't help that I really don't like vegetables and I'm somewhat of a carnivore (I often have meat-specific hunger). I'm not the kind of guy to give up so I'm looking to keep trying and changing what I'm doing to see what will help me change my habits. My latest idea is to write down a list of eating guidelines to remember when I go out. So I can consciously pull it out, read it, and make deliberate eating decisions. I'm thinking I'll put down things like: - It's okay to get the onion rings, but only eat two. You don't need any more to enjoy them. - Order small; if you're really hungry later you can get something else. - YOU DON'T REALLY WANT DESSERT. If you still want it in 10 minutes, you can get it. - Leaving food on your plate is OKAY! Ask yourself if you're really hungry or just eating it because it's there. - If something only comes in a large portion (like that awesome BBQ chicken pizza at Lazy Dog's!) mentally divide it in half and take the rest home. - Chinese restaurants: DON'T EAT THE FRIED RICE! - Remember how good it felt to be super in-shape? This is how you get there. - Backpacking trips are always more fun when you're fit. - Fit is good for business. Just an idea. I'm open to any help any of you guys have. Right now I'm at 195lbs (5'8") and I'm hoping to eventually be at 165lbs. I'm naturally pretty muscled so anything less would look sickly. I'm NOT after the bodybuilder look of the Fit2Fat2Fit guy -- more just want to be "athletic."
I think that's a great start. You can still enjoy all the foods you like, just as long as you don't overeat and you can control your portions. Remember that a calorie is a calorie is a calorie. You can still eat out a lot, just skip the appetizer and or make it a habit of not eating 25% of what is being served. Do that and you will lose weight - best of luck to you!!!!
Just got back from Drew's book signing. He's a really cool guy. Can't wait to read the book. Image Unavailable, Please Login
1200 is about the bare minimum before your body starts going into starvation mode, the threshold is obviously higher for men though. 1200 may be too low depending in Steph's lifestyle and current weight.
It's not bad. If I get really hungry after a few days, I'll have a cheat meal. Besides, I have 'reserves.' LOL!
While I did not follow his plan to a "T" I did use it as a guide and well the results were awesome for myself. I started to slim down in Oct 2011 bending the scale at 420 pounds!! Here is a photo of myself from 2007 on the Island of St. Marrten at around 365 pounds. http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s667/Rob_Guess/rob2_zpsa9d299f8.jpg And the most current photo from Dec 2012 at 265 pounds. http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s667/Rob_Guess/rob2_zpsc2a6ef00.jpg The mountain bike was purchased in May 2012 and on the day prior to my 49th Bday I put in 82 miles on it on my Bday another 56 miles average miles ridden in the summer was nearly 700 miles a month. This winter I have taken up Alpine skiing for the first time in over 20 years and I am making parallel turns within a half day
Have you seen the site now? Book, tons of sponsored supplements, plans, guest speaking bookings, even his own clothing line. He did this one right.
