Thu, May-24-18, 06:47
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New Member
Posts: 5
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Plan: not sure yet
Stats: 240/240/200
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Progress:
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Originally Posted by Grav
Hi Joey, welcome to the forum.
Three years ago when I was 36 I was over 300 pounds. Now I'm 39 and about 187. There aren't too many blokes our age around here, but don't let that put you off. This place has been a key part of my own journey these last couple of years. Stick around and it can be just a big a help for you too.
Regarding giving up certain foods, that's easier to do when you have other food options to replace them with. A typical breakfast replacement for most people involves eggs, any way you like. Maybe some bacon or sausages or something to go with them as well. Your lunches sound all right, although you haven't said what's for dinner (assuming you have dinner at all ).
I know another couple in their mid-30s who are doing this together, and while they each have their own tastes in a few instances, they're still quite happily supporting each other and getting some great results after just a few months so far. If you can get some momentum going between the two of you it will become much easier for you both as well.
As Janet has already suggested, Diet Doctor has plenty of introductory information on how to get started with low carb and what your eating options are. Lots of recipes there too, as well as here. There's plenty of reading in both places. Take your time, soak it all in, ask any questions you like. We're here to help.
Good luck!
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Thanks for the info as well. Its good to hear from a guy my age about this, I was looking for others in the same situation and I am glad to meet you. For dinners we usually have some meat and veggies with rice. My wife is asian so getting her to cut down the rice is a problem, but i think we are motivated enough to try.
I don't know if we can go totally no carb, but I will try to get it as low as possible. I am using an app called cronometer.com that helps me see what I am eating and where I should cut back.
We both live very busy lives right now, so I dont know if this is a good time to start this, but I feel tired all the time and just generally out of shape and insecure with my body. I have to stop making excuses and just do it.
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