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soupcan Apr 27 2007 08:05 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 27 2007 09:16 AM

My entire life I've never been 'overweight'. In fact people that have known me would describe me as thin or skinny. However since I've gotten into my 40's I've developed a bit of a paunch and I've become increasingly self-conscious about it. I'm 5'11". When I was 18 I weighed 125. at 21 I was up to 150 and for about the last twenty years I was holding steady between 175-180 which is fine for my height. About a month ago I topped out at 198. I started eating better and by last week got myself down to 193. My wife had been wanting to do this[url=http://therawfoodsite.com/mastercleanse.htm]The Master Cleanse[/url] thing for a while since she had heard about it from a friend who lost quite a bit of weight after she had her fourth child. It's not necessarily a diet more of a colon-cleansing thing but if weight loss is what you want - it certainly does the trick. Anyway - this morning I'm starting my 5th day on it have lost 7 pounds and am down to 186. If I lose at the same rate when I weigh in tomorrow I should be around 184. OE: Embarrassingly bad spelling error

metirish Apr 27 2007 08:29 AM

Why not just stick to soup?,

soupcan Apr 27 2007 08:50 AM

That's how you break the fast. I'm looking forward to that!

Johnny Dickshot Apr 27 2007 08:59 AM

Fasting is not for me. I also have too much chunk, but instead I've been exercising more (running mostly) and eating/drinking less crap. My doc told me I had a shit cholesterol score. My diet is now eating more in the mornings and less at night, where there's a greater chance of eating crap food. My weight loss has been considerably less dramatic -- about 6-7 pounds since January, but its progress. I was north of 185 and now I'm south of it. Like to be in the mid-to-lower 170s.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2007 09:04 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 27 2007 09:30 AM

I buzzed a few ounces over 180 last week and it scared the crap out of me. My second job leaves me little time for exercise and my first one drives me into afternoon snacking. I briefly considered bullimia. Ms. Edgy is ready to go vegan, and I think I'm to go with her.. People sometimes think vegan=weightloss. A person can live on Pringles and be vegan, but it ain't gonna make the ass go away.

metirish Apr 27 2007 09:06 AM

I've been gaining weight since coming out of hospital,when I went in I was 167,which was no good,now back up to 192ish...I would like to get back to around 185..I'm 6'. Agree with JD that eating at night is no good. Now that I am married I will be eating better,which is great.

soupcan Apr 27 2007 09:24 AM Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Apr 27 2007 09:24 AM

Johnny Dickshot wrote: Fasting is not for me. The fasting part of it is a bit intimidating but really it's not horrible. I haven't been hungry at all. I have had serious cravings that has tested my will power big time though. The stuff you drink doesn't taste bad but it is a bit sweet. I dilute it quite a bit. ="metirish"]Now that I am married I will be eating better,which is great. You'll be eating better and more of it. ="Edgy DC"]Ms. Edgy is ready to go vegan, and I think I'm to go with her.. See now that I could not do. I'm a confirmed carnivore.

iramets Apr 27 2007 09:24 AM

Edgy DC wrote: IMs. Edgy is ready to go vegan, and I think I'm to go with her.. People sommetimes think vegan=weightloss. I was dating a strict vegan last year (who lives in Tennessee, but that's a whole nother story) and out of sympathy and support (plus being overweight myself) I went for six months without eating a bit of animal flesh (could'nt do the whole vegan thing, though). I had to give it up when I found out that, mainly through potatoes and pasta in immoderate portions, I had actually gained 8 pounds while on this regimen. My cholesterol did improve markedly through the absence of animal fats. But if I were able to stick with it, I'd need lubricant to fit through my front door in a few years.

Benjamin Grimm Apr 27 2007 09:37 AM

A life without meat would be difficult, but I could manage it if I had to. But taking dairy out of the picture (no eggs! no milk! no cheese!) is unthinkable to me. I'd hate to have to think that much about what ingredients are in my food, and pizza and ice cream are just too tasty. I don't eat much of either, but it's good to know that they're an option.

Sandgnat Apr 27 2007 09:39 AM

Lift weights and do HIIT.

soupcan Apr 27 2007 09:43 AM

Yancy Street Gang wrote: A life without meat would be difficult, but I could manage it if I had to. But taking dairy out of the picture (no eggs! no milk! no cheese!) is unthinkable to me. I'd hate to have to think that much about what ingredients are in my food, and pizza and ice cream are just too tasty. I don't eat much of either, but it's good to know that they're an option. Oh this is no lifestyle change by any means. The 'cleansing' aspect appealed to me and it seemed like a safe, quick way to get my weight down to a point that I think I can maintain it. I'm already trying to find a spot in my calendar to make my next Luger's reservation.

Edgy DC Apr 27 2007 09:47 AM

Yancy Street Gang wrote: A life without meat would be difficult, but I could manage it if I had to. But taking dairy out of the picture (no eggs! no milk! no cheese!) is unthinkable to me. I'd hate to have to think that much about what ingredients are in my food, and pizza and ice cream are just too tasty. I don't eat much of either, but it's good to know that they're an option. Pizza is going to be a killer. On one hand, I'm a New Yorker, and pizza is my God-given right. On the other hand, I'm a New Yorker, and pizza made anywhere outside of the state border (including Italy, I imagine) just doesn't taste right. I come back into town and grabbing a slice is the first thing I do, even if I'm at Port Authority, where you don't know where that thing has been. Heaven. I've already cut out milk long ago. It's easier than you might think and makes a world of sense.

Willets Point Apr 27 2007 10:12 AM

Vegetarian is no problem, but vegan I just can't do.

iramets Apr 27 2007 11:01 AM

Edgy DC wrote: On one hand, I'm a New Yorker, and pizza is my God-given right. . When I lived in DC, one of my most visceral memories is doing the 5-hour drive home, and my first stop was a greasy spoon on upper Broadway where I'd order a "cupacawfee 'na cheese Danish" in my most indecipherable nasal accent, just for the sheer pleasure of being understood.

Frayed Knot Apr 27 2007 11:07 AM

Sandgnat wrote: Lift weights and do HIIT. HIIT ?

Edgy DC Apr 27 2007 11:09 AM

"Roquefort and grueyere and slippery Brie All of these cheeses they happen to me" -- Robyn Hitchcock Yeah, vegan is going to be a challenge, but now that we're on the same page. I'm sure we'll be less than strick when out.

Nymr83 Apr 27 2007 12:15 PM

yum.

Vic Sage Apr 27 2007 12:55 PM

listening to you skinny motherfukkers whine about losing a few pounds is reallllllly irritating. just so ya know...

Sandgnat Apr 27 2007 02:23 PM

Frayed Knot wrote: ="Sandgnat"]Lift weights and do HIIT. HIIT ? High Intensity Interval Training. Cardio without the catabolic effects of cardio.

soupcan Apr 27 2007 02:29 PM

Oh that.

Frayed Knot Apr 27 2007 02:51 PM

"High Intensity Interval Training" That was actually my first guess (esp since my second guess; 'Hiking In Indian Territory', made no sense whatsoever). I reckon that means alternating bursts of higher intensity work (sprints, faster biking, harder setting on the climber, etc.) with lower load "recovery" periods. Note to self: Look up meaning of Catabolic

Sandgnat Apr 27 2007 04:27 PM

you got it. sprint..walk...sprint...walk. Traditional cardio is catabolic. Destructive metabolism. The breakdown of muscle proteins. It's your body eating up muscle to use as fuel. You do traditional cardio, you lose weight by losing fat and muscle. You lose muscle, your metabolism slows further. HIIT on the other hand is anabolic. Constructive metabolism. The building of muscle proteins. The short duration prevents the catabolic state from starting and consuming muscle tissue. Your body consumes fat for fuel while you gain muscle. Think about the difference between a long-distance runner and a sprinter. Long distance runners have no fat on them, but they look almost emaciated. Sprinters also have no fat on them, but they are also muscular.

Batty31 Apr 27 2007 05:29 PM

Edgy DC wrote: I buzzed a few ounces over 180 last week and it scared the crap out of me. My second job leaves me little time for exercise and my first one drives me into afternoon snacking. I briefly considered bullimia. Ms. Edgy is ready to go vegan, and I think I'm to go with her.. People sometimes think vegan=weightloss. A person can live on Pringles and be vegan, but it ain't gonna make the ass go away. I wish you all the luck in the world. As you know, Edgy, I've been a vegetarian for ages...but I just can't cross the line to the vegan side. I don't think I'd last. I guess my excuse is that I'm Italian and I'd miss all the pizza, lasagna, ziti, etc.and most importantly, CHOCOLATE (yeah, I know there is vegan chocolate..but blech) Let me know how you two do with your newfound veganism. Several years ago the weight snuck up on me. I was the heaviest I had ever been in my life and it scared the hell out of me. I lost 52 pounds without exercising...it took me about a year...and I've kept the weight off. All I did was cut back on portion sizes. I also cut my lunch in "half" so now I eat 4 smaller meals a day. I also do not eat anything after dinner. I do eat more "junk" on the weekend, but again I watch the size of the portions so the weight doesn't come back on. Good luck to everyone trying to lose weight.

Willets Point Apr 27 2007 05:34 PM

Vic Sage wrote: listening to you skinny motherfukkers whine about losing a few pounds is reallllllly irritating. just so ya know... Who you calling skinny, bub?

Kid Carsey Apr 27 2007 05:45 PM

I'm 44 and weigh the same as when I was 24. It's hard to lose weight once you reach the ages of a couple of you that have chimed in so I applaud your success. I eat like a pig, but eat very little junk food and very little sugar. I also should have a beer belly the size of a watermelon, but don't. I'm a freak of nature.

Rockin' Doc May 02 2007 11:25 AM

Thin has never been a word used to describe me. I have always carried more weight than most people would expect. I am currently 5'6" and weigh 200 pounds. I played college baseball over 25 years ago at 170-175 pounds, so it's not quite as bad as it would sound. I would definitely like to lose some weight. I would love to lose 15-20 poinds, but I'm just not as motivated and committed as I need to be.

iramets May 03 2007 06:41 AM

I just started on a new regimen, on account of I complained to my cardiologist on Monday that I was suffering from shortness of breath when I exercised for more than ten minutes, making it tough to get a good heart rate going. His diagnosis was "Nuthin' wrong with ya, gotta lose some weight," (he didn't actually add "Moron") and I'm so disgusted I feel motivated enough to give it a real shot. Going the "lifestyle modification" route, because I don't have a lot of faith in "diets." This involves trying to change my thinking about food, rather than simply changing the food itself: i.e., consciously leaving the table feeling slightly hungry (which most people would call "full"--I've gotten used to "stuffed" = "full" and that's the biggest adjustment I need to make, I think), and re-classifying certain foods as once-a-week treats rather than parts of my daily intake--like, I don't know, hot dogs or pizza, which aren't really food at my age but the equivalent of slow poison.

soupcan May 03 2007 06:48 AM

I think those are good ideas and if you stick with them you'll see results a lot faster than you expect. I've completely cut out that nectar of the Gods, Snapple Iced Tea (which I drank probably a case a week of), and replaced it with water. Already I see a difference just from that.

soupcan May 07 2007 10:19 AM

[url=http://www.amny.com/news/health/am-diet0507,0,3477838.story?coll=ny-leadhealthnews-headlines]This is the Master Cleanse/Lemonade Diet that I started the thread writing about...[/url] From this morning's amNewYork The Lemonade/Master Cleanser Diet A diet that's one part sweet, one part sour By Nicole Zerillo Special to amNewYork May 7, 2007 While I relish extreme cuisine (Korean silkworms, here I come), I do not like excessive diets. However, in the name of "Dieter's Diary," I went on the Master Cleanser Diet, also known as the Lemonade Diet. Created by Stanley Burroughs, the Lemonade Diet is an all-out cleanse intended to eliminate the body's toxins, which then allows the body to heal itself. Burroughs makes some big promises: If followed strictly, the diet will reverse "the habits of improper diet, inadequate exercise, negative mental attitudes and lack of spiritual attunement." He claims the diet brings rapid weight loss (about 2 pounds per day) and the healing of all types of infections and imbalances, even ulcers and allergies. "People build strong, healthy bodies from [eating] the correct foods, or they build diseased bodies from [consuming] incorrect foods," Burroughs says. "When disease does become necessary, the Lemonade Diet will prove its superior cleansing and building." The diet is simple: Drink as much water and nutrient-laden lemonade as needed, along with daily doses of laxative, and herbal tea in the mornings and evenings. It is intended to be followed for a minimum of 10 days, followed by three days of light meals, added to slowly re-accustom the body to solid food. Burroughs' lemonade is an easily prepared mixture of freshly squeezed lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. It tastes good enough, until you realize it is all you will be drinking for a week and a half. Supposedly, Burroughs' lemonade provides "all the nutrition needed during this time, [as] lemons and limes are the richest sources of vitamins of any food." While I (and the American Medical Association) would tend to disagree, my experience seems to substantiate some of Burroughs' claims. I never once felt tired or hungry. In fact, as the diet progressed, I felt more energized. After doing this diet for 13 days, Burroughs made good on his promise: I dropped two dress sizes, my sense of smell sharpened, and my taste buds became more sensitive. I was even able to do some advanced yoga postures that I could never do before. I would definitely recommend the diet, but be forewarned: It is highly reminiscent of being trapped on a desert island with only a preachy hippie as your guide. You roll your eyes, are shocked (and strangely amused) and start to suspect maybe the revolution won't be televised. Stanley Burroughs' Lemonade: 2 tablespoons lemon (about 1/2 lemon) 2 tablespoons Grade A maple syrup (not maple-flavored sugar syrup) 1/10 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red pepper), or to taste 10 ounces water (spring or purified), medium-hot

iramets May 07 2007 10:46 AM

I'd last about an hour and fifteen minutes on that.

cooby May 07 2007 07:09 PM

A couple of weeks ago I heard a guy I work with talking about some liquid diet he was on that involved maple syrup, I'm going to ask him if it was this. (PS he also mentioned he was dying for some hot wings)

cooby May 11 2007 08:09 AM

I finally remembered to ask Ed about this (mostly because he offered me a carrot) and it is the same diet. He said if you subsitute sweet agave nectar for the syrup (because lets face it, maple syrup sucks) it tastes much better. I didn't ask him how it was working for him though

A Boy Named Seo May 26 2007 11:30 AM

I just read this. Soup, did you finish? Were you just crapping, like, all day?