Looking For Some Help

[n0ts0smart]

Hi ladies,

I looked in the mirror a few weeks ago and decided that I no longer want to look like a peanut M&M. There's a special someone in my life that I'd really like to impress, so they are my reason for getting ripped, along with my general health and self esteem.

To give you a little background, I'm a 22 year old ex athlete. In my high school days I was an all star golfer who played on the Junior PGA for a few years. Since going to college and graduating, I've gained a substantial amount of weight. I was 135 pounds my freshman year and now I'm a whopping 175 after graduation. Thus, I'm 5'8 and seeing a horrendous muffin top, larger thighs and my butt...well, it looks like an $18 pizza.

Two weeks ago I started the South Beach diet and I've finished Phase 1. So, I haven't consumed any carbs or any sugars, including fructose, in two and a half weeks. I've lost 10-15 pounds and one pant size. I'm also starting to look a bit different in the stomach and legs. However, I don't feel as if not eating carbs and natural sugars is exactly a good thing, even though I am enjoying the results. And I also know that it's mostly water weight and really isn't sustainable.

So, I come to you for help. I just ordered some McCann's Steel Cut Oats and I want to work that into my breakfast routine. My guy friends who are gym rats say that it burns fat and keeps you satisfied. Is that true? If so, how much do you recommend eating?

Also, what foods or meals do you all suggest to burn fat? I'd like to drop about 20-30 pounds in the next few months with a good diet and exercise. Right now I'm starting up my cardio workout. I jog about 2 miles a day...sometimes more depending on how I'm feeling. I'll get crazy with the ab workouts when I see the weight loss.

I truly appreciate any comments or help you have to offer, and thanks in advance to those of you who do post. I'm really done with looking like a bag of Russet potatoes. Trust me, I've said my goodbyes to the love handles.

-E

[sarahmiller]

Hi ladies,

I looked in the mirror a few weeks ago and decided that I no longer want to look like a peanut M&M. There's a special someone in my life that I'd really like to impress, so they are my reason for getting ripped, along with my general health and self esteem.

To give you a little background, I'm a 22 year old ex athlete. In my high school days I was an all star golfer who played on the Junior PGA for a few years. Since going to college and graduating, I've gained a substantial amount of weight. I was 135 pounds my freshman year and now I'm a whopping 175 after graduation. Thus, I'm 5'8 and seeing a horrendous muffin top, larger thighs and my butt...well, it looks like an $18 pizza.

Two weeks ago I started the South Beach diet and I've finished Phase 1. So, I haven't consumed any carbs or any sugars, including fructose, in two and a half weeks. I've lost 10-15 pounds and one pant size. I'm also starting to look a bit different in the stomach and legs. However, I don't feel as if not eating carbs and natural sugars is exactly a good thing, even though I am enjoying the results. And I also know that it's mostly water weight and really isn't sustainable.

So, I come to you for help. I just ordered some McCann's Steel Cut Oats and I want to work that into my breakfast routine. My guy friends who are gym rats say that it burns fat and keeps you satisfied. Is that true? If so, how much do you recommend eating?

Also, what foods or meals do you all suggest to burn fat? I'd like to drop about 20-30 pounds in the next few months with a good diet and exercise. Right now I'm starting up my cardio workout. I jog about 2 miles a day...sometimes more depending on how I'm feeling. I'll get crazy with the ab workouts when I see the weight loss.

I truly appreciate any comments or help you have to offer, and thanks in advance to those of you who do post. I'm really done with looking like a bag of Russet potatoes. Trust me, I've said my goodbyes to the love handles.

-E

just want to wish you luck. Im new to this so for advice im no help. i too would love to say good bye to my love handles ( but im so fat i cant find them !) anyway stick with it, it will be worth it. all best and im sure you will get some great advice and help here.

[JoshuaDeSousa]

Hi ladies,

I looked in the mirror a few weeks ago and decided that I no longer want to look like a peanut M&M. There's a special someone in my life that I'd really like to impress, so they are my reason for getting ripped, along with my general health and self esteem.

To give you a little background, I'm a 22 year old ex athlete. In my high school days I was an all star golfer who played on the Junior PGA for a few years. Since going to college and graduating, I've gained a substantial amount of weight. I was 135 pounds my freshman year and now I'm a whopping 175 after graduation. Thus, I'm 5'8 and seeing a horrendous muffin top, larger thighs and my butt...well, it looks like an $18 pizza.

Two weeks ago I started the South Beach diet and I've finished Phase 1. So, I haven't consumed any carbs or any sugars, including fructose, in two and a half weeks. I've lost 10-15 pounds and one pant size. I'm also starting to look a bit different in the stomach and legs. However, I don't feel as if not eating carbs and natural sugars is exactly a good thing, even though I am enjoying the results. And I also know that it's mostly water weight and really isn't sustainable.

So, I come to you for help. I just ordered some McCann's Steel Cut Oats and I want to work that into my breakfast routine. My guy friends who are gym rats say that it burns fat and keeps you satisfied. Is that true? If so, how much do you recommend eating?

Also, what foods or meals do you all suggest to burn fat? I'd like to drop about 20-30 pounds in the next few months with a good diet and exercise. Right now I'm starting up my cardio workout. I jog about 2 miles a day...sometimes more depending on how I'm feeling. I'll get crazy with the ab workouts when I see the weight loss.

I truly appreciate any comments or help you have to offer, and thanks in advance to those of you who do post. I'm really done with looking like a bag of Russet potatoes. Trust me, I've said my goodbyes to the love handles.

-E

Good Job taking the initiative here. You sound determined!

Steel Cut Oats are high in Carbs, but are healthy as they are considered high in Fiber. I personally use Whey Isolate, and add in Steel Cut Oats to my protein shake. It is a Lean shake that is high in Carbs for energy and high in protein for muscle building.

I know quiete a few people who have started on this "No Carb" diet and my personally opinion is that although intial results are prominant, from my experience most of these people tack all their weight back on and more once they being eating carbs again. I think your best bet is to look at your lifestyle to see why you gained weight in the first place, and then look to resolve that conflict by chaning your lifestyle.

Good Luck ! Any questions feel free to PM me!

=)

[n0ts0smart]

Good Job taking the initiative here. You sound determined!

Steel Cut Oats are high in Carbs, but are healthy as they are considered high in Fiber. I personally use Whey Isolate, and add in Steel Cut Oats to my protein shake. It is a Lean shake that is high in Carbs for energy and high in protein for muscle building.

I know quiete a few people who have started on this "No Carb" diet and my personally opinion is that although intial results are prominant, from my experience most of these people tack all their weight back on and more once they being eating carbs again. I think your best bet is to look at your lifestyle to see why you gained weight in the first place, and then look to resolve that conflict by chaning your lifestyle.

Good Luck ! Any questions feel free to PM me!

=)

Thanks Joshua. My problem was quick meals and processed foods. Fast food, pizza, and pretty much anything I could get my hands on that I didn't have to cook. Time was an issue, but right now I need to take better care of myself. So, I'm changing my eating habits, shopping on the outside of the supermarket and looking to get shredded.

I was checking out Ryan Renold's diet for some reason and found the steel cut oatmeal. Then I started my research process and found that it's supposed to keep you full longer and gets your metabolism moving. Should I be looking into other breakfast alternatives?

[JoshuaDeSousa]

Thanks Joshua. My problem was quick meals and processed foods. Fast food, pizza, and pretty much anything I could get my hands on that I didn't have to cook. Time was an issue, but right now I need to take better care of myself. So, I'm changing my eating habits, shopping on the outside of the supermarket and looking to get shredded.

I was checking out Ryan Renold's diet for some reason and found the steel cut oatmeal. Then I started my research process and found that it's supposed to keep you full longer and gets your metabolism moving. Should I be looking into other breakfast alternatives?

Well, were looking at a double edged sword here in a way.

The reason is because when looking at food that keep you fuller longer, in most cases these food are high in Carbs (Not in all cases however). If your strict about not taking in any Carbs then I would suggest another alternative for breakfast. Steel Cut Oats will keep you full for longer, but they are high in Carbs.

[JoshuaDeSousa]

given your change of lifestyle it is not unreasonable to assume that JUST by changing your life you will loose weight and reach goals. I would suggest not going so extreme as to say NO carbs because in reality I consider this a "Yo-Yo" diet technique.

Also eating no carbs will take its toll on your body as you will likely feel more tired, and HUNGREY a lot. Not to mention irritability that goes along with all that.

Have you done alot of research on other Diets? I realize this diet your on is likely effective, but I am not convinced in the long term it will be effective.

[n0ts0smart]

given your change of lifestyle it is not unreasonable to assume that JUST by changing your life you will loose weight and reach goals. I would suggest not going so extreme as to say NO carbs because in reality I consider this a "Yo-Yo" diet technique.

Also eating no carbs will take its toll on your body as you will likely feel more tired, and HUNGREY a lot. Not to mention irritability that goes along with all that.

Have you done alot of research on other Diets? I realize this diet your on is likely effective, but I am not convinced in the long term it will be effective.

Right now, I'm reintroducing things on my own, but I honestly have no idea about nutrition which is why I'm here. I love fruit, so I'll have some in the morning with my eggs. I also really enjoy sushi with whole grain rice on occasion. For the most part, I eat a lot of chicken, sirloin, shrimp, and greens.