FabGuys.com forum: Anyone started diet, exercise regimen, health kick/reboot?

By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
5 weeks ago

Warminster

Title says it all but...any of you following one and how is it progressing? I could do with some inspiration and motivation!

Food wise, for me less a 'diet' diet more a eating healthier nutritionally all round....though there will be some calorie reduction 😞😫

A bigger part of it for me is physical exercise. The activities I used to do pushed me quite a bit

Put the two together and hey presto! What could be easier.

It's more of a getting back to where I was two years ago

So any stories to inspire me?

Tips?

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By *reddy1510Man
5 weeks ago

Preston

I’ve cut carbs out of my diet for health reasons. No spuds, rice, pasta or bread.

I make a bread substitute using red lentils. And a but and seed bread for when I crave something crunchy.

Make a lot of one-pot meals by swapping beans for potatoes (chicken peas, haricot beans). Only eat pork or chicken. Measure oil when frying. I look at it as challenge rather than a problem.

Or else I just make a meal with extra veg instead of potatoes.

If I go out there’s usually a low carb meal on the menu, like a salad. Or I just avoid the potatoes. Plenty of places let you swap for a side salad.

It’s going well.

I also aim for 10k steps each day. But also do more on good days. Luckily there are plenty of places to walk nearby.

I got my HbA1c result down from 52 ( the limit, for me, was 48) to 41. So then the Dr has started on my cholesterol levels. But coincidentally there are plenty of foods I’m eating for diabetes, that are also good for lowering cholesterol.

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By *eefandfurMan
5 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Cutting carbs seems to be the way to go; less hunger and tiredness.

Exercise for general fitness, strength and stamina, but you have to do a huge amount of cardio to make a dent in body fat.

Probably truth in the saying: 90% kitchen 10% gym.

Congrats on starting, good luck on your journey.

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By *tmguylookingMan
5 weeks ago

Chesterfield

I started a diet in January, cut out carbs and saturated fat, if I use any oil in anything it's a teaspoon of olive oil. Pork fillet, chicken, lean beef and lean lanb are still on the menu as are most white fish and shellfish, though the shellfish and the lamb can result in a gout flare up. I lost about 3 stone so decided to also stop smoking, that was a big mistake, within 3 weeks I put nearly a stone back on. I've since gone back to smoking and am now losing wieght again. I did speak to my doctor about it and he told me to have at least one day a week where I forget the diet and eat anything I fancy whilst still watching the portion size. It's certainly easier these days to walk, excersise etc, and I don't get out of breath anymore.

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
5 weeks ago

Warminster

I like a load of the good stuff so just going to be sensible, hands up, a fair bit of junk has crept in the past year. Snacks take aways..

Apart from portions,better cuts of meat fish, no processed foods, the major change I want to try is incorporating more beans and pulses, and hopefully swap out for the carbs.

They're not my fave thing so I was thinking about having them in one pot meals.

And funny you mentioned the bread Freddy...I was just chatting to someone how I've got some recipes to try out that use lentils. It's not a bread substitute as such it's like a flatbread plus others that are like a pancake/tortilla. I could easily have those with just meat fish veg or salad. Eat with or do wraps.

The exercise is more for fitness, improving tone or not losing anymore lol, so I agree that diet is the biggy.

Might try a gym at some point, it might sound silly, a bit self conscious at the moment lol

I'm not worried about being ripped or buff, more about health, feeling better.

I think I preferred the more solid stocky me to the chubby me

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Bedford

"Title says it all but...any of you following one and how is it progressing? I could do with some inspiration and motivation!

Food wise, for me less a 'diet' diet more a eating healthier nutritionally all round....though there will be some calorie reduction 😞😫

A bigger part of it for me is physical exercise. The activities I used to do pushed me quite a bit

Put the two together and hey presto! What could be easier.

It's more of a getting back to where I was two years ago

So any stories to inspire me?

Tips?

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regular exercise. Smaller portions. Low carbs. Treat yourself now and then .gym mainly cardio you will get fitter and slimmer not necessarily lighter as muscle weighs more than fat good luck oh and steady weight loss don't be to hasty xx

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By *indobona_1TV/TS
5 weeks ago

Berkhamsted

This old tart went back to the gym after 30 years at the age of 75 partly because I am suffering from diabetes, partly I had put on weight and partly to slow down the rate of deterioration (being a coffin dodger). I am now almost 79. With dieting I managed to reduce my weight from 111Kg to 90Kg and remain steady at that. I wouldn't say I have put on a lot of muscle but things have firmed up. Stretches have helped keep the leg tendons going (bloody painful when fully stretched). Cardio is helping my endurance (I also have a pacemaker so I have to make sure I don't 'outrun' the device). All hard work true.

As I said diet is important to keep the diabetes at bay.

On the plus side, I love to exercise to disco dance music and, unlike the other guys'n'gals, love to shake my booty (sad innit!) on the gym floor. I tend to be an exhibitionist with my colourful leggings and themed T-shirts. Well it makes me feel good anyway. (I do notice the occasional glance from others in the mirror which helps my ego too!)

One thing I would say is once you start with a diet and exercise routine, you will not get immediate improvement but stick with it and you WILL feel better for it both physically and mentally. Set realistic targets and if possible exceed them to improve.

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By *eam Bi MatureMan
4 weeks ago

Leamington

My wife started Slimming World about 18 months back and I adopted it because it’s easy to follow and we’ve both lost around two stone.

It really does work

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By *olfstarMan
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

The Human Being Diet by Petronella Ravenshear - works and becomes a way of life!

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By *excessMan
4 weeks ago

Sleaford

Diet is key, but I don't agree with posters above about cutting carbs.

Complex carbs are necessary if your even moderately active, just avoid simple carbs.

Watch your portions, don't snack, and find an activity you enjoy.

I prefer the gym, but I'm not killing myself at my age!

You'll have up and down periods, but be as consistent as you can.

Good luck it will be worth it🙂💪

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By *lphageminiMan
4 weeks ago

Folkestone

As I approached 91 I decided to go back to the gym and do regular workouts. I'm not over weight, just 141 lbs. The effect is dramatic, my general strength has improved, my muscles look better, my bottom has firmed up. If I can do it anyone can. The staff at the gym say you can start at any age, its never too late. Just start gently and get plenty of protein. Amazing feeling!!

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By *LASGOW 60s GUYMan
4 weeks ago

Visiting

Been in Weightwatchers for a couple of years. Lost nearly 3 stone, down 2 sizes in clothing, gained a couple of inches on my cock when it had been hiding in the flab. Exercise helps and now healthier than I have been in years

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By *1234.Man
4 weeks ago

Bristol

Thanks for creating the thread I'm also starting a bit of a shake up to feel a bit better there's some good tips here

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By *ammy aka SammyTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Bedford

It has to be something your comfortable with.From exercise to diet ,to maintain and keep your body well inside and out. It if its not a lifestyle choice, it won't last. Xx

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By *imarried7Man
4 weeks ago

middle of nowhere

I’m a coach, control your diet, walk and conduct some resistance training. You are golden. I did a little shred at 50 lost nearly 10 kg and got to 13% body fat. Just be consistent buddy

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
4 weeks ago

Warminster

"I’m a coach, control your diet, walk and conduct some resistance training. You are golden. I did a little shred at 50 lost nearly 10 kg and got to 13% body fat. Just be consistent buddy "

If there's ever an advert for what you've advised...it's your profile picture!!

I might put it on my fridge

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By *atty70Man
4 weeks ago

port erin

Training for Great North run and London marathon 27

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By *iLee321Man
4 weeks ago

Carterton

Started slimming world. I have now reached target. I know that doesn't work for everyone and like all diets you come off it you gain weight.

I also go to the gym as often as I can as well as spinning and body max. I am so much happier now. It has been hard work. But worth it.

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
4 weeks ago

Warminster

"As I approached 91 I decided to go back to the gym and do regular workouts. I'm not over weight, just 141 lbs. The effect is dramatic, my general strength has improved, my muscles look better, my bottom has firmed up. If I can do it anyone can. The staff at the gym say you can start at any age, its never too late. Just start gently and get plenty of protein. Amazing feeling!!"

Total respect to you!!!

That is some achievement

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
4 weeks ago

Warminster

Didn't go quite to plan

Ended up more of a frisbee

My chicken salad pizza was quite tasty though!!!

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By *eefandfurMan
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

"Diet is key, but I don't agree with posters above about cutting carbs.

Complex carbs are necessary if your even moderately active, just avoid simple carbs.

Watch your portions, don't snack, and find an activity you enjoy.

I prefer the gym, but I'm not killing myself at my age!

You'll have up and down periods, but be as consistent as you can.

Good luck it will be worth it🙂💪"

Carbs are not necessary. A diet that derives the majority of energy from carbs (even complex carbs) prevents the body from burning fat. Most people that are even slightly overweight have some dysfunction in their glucose/insulin response.

The outdated notions of carb-loading for exercise have been disproved.

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By *atchmo_Jizz!Man
4 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

My fitness philosophy is quite simple. You need to invest in your body via a healthy lifestyle to get the most out of it. You look after your car by getting it serviced and putting the right fuel in it etc. Our bodies are the same, we need to fuel them, invest in them, service them etc.

I’m 60 this year and whilst I might not be as svelt as I was when I was 20, my mind is sharp and my body is good. It takes effort but it’s worth it.

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
4 weeks ago

Warminster

"Diet is key, but I don't agree with posters above about cutting carbs.

Complex carbs are necessary if your even moderately active, just avoid simple carbs.

Watch your portions, don't snack, and find an activity you enjoy.

I prefer the gym, but I'm not killing myself at my age!

You'll have up and down periods, but be as consistent as you can.

Good luck it will be worth it🙂💪

The outdated notions of carb-loading for exercise have been disproved. "

I'm just moving away from the bread, white rice, pasta, etc and cutting down a bit

Still some carbs but they'll be more complex than a dusty bin riddle!

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
4 weeks ago

Warminster

"Diet is key, but I don't agree with posters above about cutting carbs.

Complex carbs are necessary if your even moderately active, just avoid simple carbs.

Watch your portions, don't snack, and find an activity you enjoy.

I prefer the gym, but I'm not killing myself at my age!

You'll have up and down periods, but be as consistent as you can.

Good luck it will be worth it🙂💪

The outdated notions of carb-loading for exercise have been disproved.

I'm just moving away from the bread, white rice, pasta, etc and cutting down a bit

Still some carbs but they'll be more complex than a dusty bin riddle!"

5 pounds down!

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
3 weeks ago

Warminster

10 pound down

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By *aynie-MarieTV/TS
3 weeks ago

Reigate

I’ve reduced my overall calorie intake so that I can still enjoy my treats. I’m down nearly three stone in four months

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By *excessMan
3 weeks ago

Sleaford

"Diet is key, but I don't agree with posters above about cutting carbs.

Complex carbs are necessary if your even moderately active, just avoid simple carbs.

Watch your portions, don't snack, and find an activity you enjoy.

I prefer the gym, but I'm not killing myself at my age!

You'll have up and down periods, but be as consistent as you can.

Good luck it will be worth it🙂💪

The outdated notions of carb-loading for exercise have been disproved. "

I found this quote on my very first Google search.

This is from a paper which as far as I can see is from a scientific nutritionist with no dog in this hunt.

Although they acknowledged that recent research suggests an athlete's need for protein and some fats may be a little higher than believed by previous generations,5 one factor that remains as true today as it did decades ago is the athlete's indispensable need for carbohydrate as a key component of the diet. Although dietary protein and fat can provide necessary energy to perform physical activity, carbohydrate is the substrate most efficiently metabolized by the body and the only macronutrient that can be broken down rapidly enough to sustain exercise.

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I played a decent standard of football, I've been a runner and now I do resistance training and without exception every one of my coaches, trainers and last year the personal trainer I retained and who is a professional body builder, has told me the same thing, that complex carbs are fundamental to your health and diet.

What I would suggest is go seek out a trainer or nutritionist and ask for yourself.

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
3 weeks ago

Warminster

"Diet is key, but I don't agree with posters above about cutting carbs.

Complex carbs are necessary if your even moderately active, just avoid simple carbs.

Watch your portions, don't snack, and find an activity you enjoy.

I prefer the gym, but I'm not killing myself at my age!

You'll have up and down periods, but be as consistent as you can.

Good luck it will be worth it🙂💪

The outdated notions of carb-loading for exercise have been disproved.

I found this quote on my very first Google search.

This is from a paper which as far as I can see is from a scientific nutritionist with no dog in this hunt.

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What I would suggest is go seek out a trainer or nutritionist and ask for yourself.

I'm onboard...I'm eating less so I'm naturally going to have less in my diet but I'm not going to exclude them, not going carnivore or keto whatever you call it. I'll be getting my carbs from done whole grains, legumes (Beans pulses), sweet potato and squashes..that sort of food. Plus I need pasta,!!!! and I'm more than happy with wholewheat pasta. Maybe a bit of quinoa or teff thrown in.

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
3 weeks ago

Warminster

"I’ve reduced my overall calorie intake so that I can still enjoy my treats. I’m down nearly three stone in four months "

Well done!!! I can honestly say in three weeks I haven't eaten any crap or anything processed.

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By *riefsMan
3 weeks ago

gorey

Fasting is supposed to be good

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
3 weeks ago

Warminster

"Fasting is supposed to be good "

Yeah ...heard quite a bit...think that Mosely bloke did some TV shows on it. And it doesn't seem as hard as you'd think.

I have thought over it bug going to get a routine telly nailed down, turn maybe habe a think...

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
3 weeks ago

Warminster

"I’ve reduced my overall calorie intake so that I can still enjoy my treats. I’m down nearly three stone in four months

Well done!!! I can honestly say in three weeks I haven't eaten any crap or anything processed. "

Apart from 2 Cornettos 😞😞

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By *vionxMan
3 weeks ago

Nuneaton

I’m trying to train around 5 days a week at the moment got my holiday in 8 weeks. I read on face book yesterday that it’s to about finding the time but making the time which motivated me. It’s hard and you have to be very strict and it will pay off.

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By *ajkumarkapoorMan
3 weeks ago

London

Only on vegan, vegetarian and plant-based organic food.

Gym exercises every 2 days.

Tai Chi exercise- everyday

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By *ndyfy7Man
3 weeks ago

Fleetwood

I play Squash every day and I’m slim

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
2 weeks ago

Warminster

13 pounds down

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By *ral b..Man
2 weeks ago

"Fasting is supposed to be good

Yeah ...heard quite a bit...think that Mosely bloke did some TV shows on it. And it doesn't seem as hard as you'd think.

I have thought over it bug going to get a routine telly nailed down, turn maybe habe a think..."

Try this .On YouTube type

"Dr Berg- fasting" .you should find it informative..

I did.

( various videos)

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By *artokMan
2 weeks ago

Wokingham

After getting physio for a frozen shoulder around lock down, I've added more and more exercises. But I looked in a big mirror a few week ago and decides I was a bit tubby sonive cut out all choccy, biccies etc.

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By *arridMan
2 weeks ago

Brighton

I need a gym partner. I’m not that fit as I lack muscle. Trying to keep fit and get a little bit toned at least. I want guys to think ‘nice’ not ‘yuk’.

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
2 weeks ago

Warminster

"I need a gym partner. I’m not that fit as I lack muscle. Trying to keep fit and get a little bit toned at least. I want guys to think ‘nice’ not ‘yuk’. "

No way they'd think yuk!!!

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By *ordladMan
2 weeks ago

Wrexham

After 2 damaged knees while in work ,I piled on weight like ya wouldn't believe, started to do something about it now ,but struggling with aches in my knees .so doing best I can ..large gas are treated like leppers by some ..shame cause we all the same inside

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By *upertedMan
2 weeks ago

Nelson

I'd urge you to stick with it. The pandemic was a big changer for me.

I used to be out and about all the time. Grab a Greggs on the go etc. A proper chunky bear.

At my biggest 26st. I'm 6ft 1" sk it never looked too bad. Not even to me.

However, working from home and using teams meant I had regular food times that I'd not had in a long time.

I'm down 6st and just treated myself to a new wardrobe, not least new work trousers as they're falling down with the risk of exposing myself!

I repeat. Stick at it.

BTW...

I'm still a chunky bear. 🧸

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By *riefsMan
2 weeks ago

gorey

3 week in 2kg gone

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By *elljelMan
2 weeks ago

clacton/harlow

I lost 12stone last year (& no - before you ask , I didn’t get divorced or bury anyone

) kept it off

Adjusting to a new body - it’s an odd feeling buying smaller clothes etc - such a relief

Wish I’d done it sooner & wish I didn’t have lose skin - but it is what it is

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
1 week ago

Warminster

14 pound down

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By *ub4daddyuk OP Man
20 hours ago

Warminster

16 pound down....bad week lol

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By *dysseus1969Man
19 hours ago

Beckenham

I’ve lost about 4 stone over the past year. That’s roughly a pound a week on average. It’s not a steady decline, more a plateau then a drop then repeat.

Calorie reduction and healthy eating with proteins, beneficial fats and whole carbs. At least 3 miles of walking per day. Also low-impact, body-weight compound movements for resistance.

I’m in my mid-50s, so my skin elasticity isn’t great. I wanted to do it slowly, so I didn’t become too saggy, But alas, I do have a little loose skin on my belly. I’m happy enough with the results. I’ll continue with the healthier lifestyle.

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By *IPMANMan
19 hours ago

West London

Be proud of what you've achieved, great photos

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By *areBootsMan
18 hours ago

Bedford

I actually work in nutrition... I'm also a fat fuck and have a pretty disordered relationship with food. I regularly put on and take off around 6 stone most years.

One rule which is always true, though, is that it's pretty impossible to eat a plant-based whole food diet and not lose weight, especially if you're maxing your fibre with beans, flax, fruit/veg, etc.

One other rule: never ever go for 'low fat' versions of things. It might sound counter-intuitive, but those things are usually so full of weird chemicals and preservatives that the longterm effect is worse for you in the long run.

Luckily subs seem to want my cock in their holes whatever size I am, haha

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By *ibear65Man
18 hours ago

Darlington

I’d like to start , stopped very active job 2 years ago , part time now and I’ve put the beef on , like the gym but haven’t been in years, weight around my middle , lean arms and legs , do drink alcohol but very little

Firstly does anyone think low carb is the way for me

Second anyone for a gym buddy I’m in NE DL postcode area

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