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ChadTower:

If all you want to do is get in better condition, you don't have to separate your meals like that.  All you have to do is eat quality foods and cut down on crap.  That's it.  That is more than enough for most people.  Going to 5-6 small meals a day, going 100% clean diet of tuna/rice/chicken/broccoli, etc is for athletes, bodybuilders, and people who only want to stick with the diet for two weeks.

CCM:
Yea, what Chad said.  Just eat smarter.  Just really start watching your calories.  I don't know if this is true, but a buddy of mine said that you bascially need 10 calories per pound of body weight just to maintain.  So, if you're 200 pounds you need to eat 2000 calories a day to maintain that weight.  If you want to lose weight, eat less than 2000/day, to gain weight eat more than 2000/day.

The important thing is that you are feeling better, just don't get discouraged.  Keep working and your weight will come down.

If you have to snack in between meals eat something healthy, don't go for the candy bars and chips. 

shardian:
If you want to eat healthier, the first thing to do is cut out all fried foods. Once you wean yourself off of fried food, it sounds gross even thinking about eating it. If you even have one order of fries though, you'll be hooked again. I don't know if it is a scientific fact, but I truly believe that deep fried foods are addictive.

Another easy fix is to cut out pop.

Once upon a time, I lost like 35 lbs in about 8 months. I eliminated fried food, cut out pop almost completely, and counted fat grams. If you can keep to 15 fat grams or less in each meal, then you are doing good. Doesn't get much simpler than counting fat grams IMO.

Good Luck! I wish I had the motivation to get in shape. I definitely need to change my eating/exercise habits.

ChadTower:

--- Quote from: CCM on May 02, 2007, 02:49:31 pm ---Yea, what Chad said.  Just eat smarter.  Just really start watching your calories.  I don't know if this is true, but a buddy of mine said that you bascially need 10 calories per pound of body weight just to maintain.  So, if you're 200 pounds you need to eat 2000 calories a day to maintain that weight.  If you want to lose weight, eat less than 2000/day, to gain weight eat more than 2000/day.

--- End quote ---

When I was powerlifting, I used to go with 10-11 to lose, 12-13 to maintain, and 13+ to gain.  So that's about right for an average muscled person.

zaphod:
I 100% agree with sharidian.  I cut out soda almost fifteen years ago and dropped eight pounds in a week, and this was off a (then) 160 lb frame.  I eliminated most all fried foods and fast foods about twelve years ago and never looked back.  Throw some exercise in three or four times a week, eat halfway decently and you'll feel and look better in a relatively short span.
Oh, ignore the scale and pay attention to the mirror instead. 

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