Any ideas?

[maddog68]

Hi all,

I have been a member of the group for some time, but this is my first post.

When you are young, being overweight never seems to cross your mind, but now not being so young! I am finding it very hard to motivate myself and shift the weight

Any helpful tips would be most gratefully received

I think my main problem is I do not like most veg or salad, never have been so I cannot see that changing now!

Thank you in advance for your help

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone]

Hi maddog68 and welcome

I know you've been a member for a while, but in case you haven't had a potter around the various groups, I'll outline what's available in this very supportive forum.

To get familiarised with everything you can join in with I've provided a link to all our pinned posts:

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

This includes a "Welcome Newbies" and a FAQs link as guides.

You'll also find the Weekly Weigh In and the Daily Diary here. The weigh in speaks for itself, and I'd recommend popping in once a week to record how you've done, and hopefully get some badges.

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

The Daily Diary is where members record their menus for the day, including what sort of plan they're following. This is a great place to meet people who are just like you (e.g. not veg or salad lovers), and get ideas from each other.

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

The host for each of these groups swaps over each week.

If you want to respond to anyone in these groups you just need to click the "reply" button and you're away!

Let me know if you get stuck, and good luck! 🍀

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

Good to have you here, maddog68. If you want a chat, this week's theme is pets and it looks like you have a spaniel. Have a look through Pinned Posts (the first link that Grigid has given you) and you'll find it

[TheTabbyCat Administrator 16kg]

Hi maddog68 , I hope you have time to follow the various links. You'll find lots of ideas about veggies.

I was going to ask you the million dollar question, "which veggies do you enjoy?" and do you know why you don't like the others? I don't enjoy over cooked, soggy veggies like cabbage and cauliflower but I love finely sliced cabbage steamed for a few minutes or even tossed in a little butter. Since I've eaten roasted cauliflower, I've never boiled it again.

I live in a carby heaven, Italy, pasta,pizza and bread but since I've learnt that finely sliced cabbage topped with one on the Italian sauces can be just as good as tagliatelle or spaghetti I no longer eat pasta. Grilled aubergine slices topped with tomato and cheese and sprinkled with oregano, taste just like pizza. Good luck 🍀

[Lytham 3 stone]

Well done for doing your first post, great place to start!

Would you like to join us on our weigh in today? Here's the link, it'll be good to see you there x

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

[focused1 Maintainer 13kg]

I think my major intro to veg was the thought of it 5 days a week at school . All boiled and my Mums salad which was half a tomato , 2 lettuce leaves and see through cucumber . Now my salads have chopped pepper , onions . pickles , spicy radish , grated carrot and the list varies . Veg like others say can be enhanced with herbs , spices , roasted in the oven or even disguised in a burger or a stew. One of my sons hated veg but never knew he had it most nights . Mushrooms , onion , pepper etc in an omelette . I rarely have plain cottage cheese as I sprinkle on Oregano , paprika , a bit of tumeric for health reasons . I never feel the need to take Vitamin supplements or pay for them as I get all from my food . Think about what you actually can eat and like . A bolognaise sauce can have grated carrot in it and you wouldn't even know . Try chick peas and beans to pad out a meal as these are cheap and filling .

[LosingGame]

Hi Maddog68

It not a short term diet, it’s a long term lifestyle change

Eat a balanced diet

Moderation is the secret of survival

• Wholegrain breads and pasta: oats, wheat....

• All Fruits

• All Vegetables

• Pr oteins: fish, poultry, beans, lentils, chickpeas...

• Good fats: olive oil, avacado, nuts and seeds...

• Low fat diary and eggs: milk, cheese, yogurt ...

• And, plenty of water, lemon juice, green tea, black tea, black coffee and other teas

Eat food as medicine otherwise you will have to eat medicine as food

You can reduce the calories by reducing the portion size of your meal, by eating space occupying foods like soups, by eating energy consuming foods like apples and carrots, and by preferring low fat and low sugar, low salt or no added sugar foods and beverages. Any salt or sugars you add while cooking or on table is considered added. Read food labels and know how many calories per port ion the pack has. You can also incorporate exercises and intermittent fasting in your schedule to burn and reduce calories.

Be determined to lose weight because it's your fitness, your beauty, and your health. Whatever

diet you choose be sure you will ad here to it. So, it should be your and your preferences and

likes. Well, few would stick to one restricted diet for long. When seasons change fruits and veg-

etables also change, that’s but natural, so why not tweak and healthily twist your diet every

three t o four months for instance by trying new cooking methods, flavors, herbs and spices

with the best ingredients. The diet I am prescribing today is a balanced diet taking all the plus

Junk food you have craved for an hour, or the body you have craved for a lifetime?

YOUR DECISION

Do str

etches for a flexible tension free body. Incorporate short walks and stairs in your day.

Build some muscles by strength training like the bench press. And, eat protein within 45

Small changes eventually add up to huge results

Summary in steps:

Step 0: Take one step at a time

Step 1: You have already taken by asking for help

Step 2: Decide are you determined to lose weight?

Step 3: Write why you are doing all this? and stick it on your mirror

Step 4: Take an oath that you will get in shape for you valid reasons

Step 5: Buy if anything is missing like: Air Fryer,

Multi purpose Cooker, Kitchen scale, Measur-

ing cups and spoon, Weighing scale, Inche tape, Dumb bells, Resistance bands, Exercisers,

Sneekers....

Step 6: Replace your fridge and dinnet with the right food

Step 7: Turn failure into success by focusing on what to eat and what to limit

Step 8: Remember, the plate method & mindful eating

Step 9: Decide the number 1200, 1500, 1700... how many calorie diet you can comfortable eating? Then, follow it

Step 10: Read food lables written on packages

Step 11: Count and note calories for a weak or two to get an idea

Step 12: Reduce your food’s portion size and eat in small plates

Step 13: Some people skip breakfast, others even go hungrythese are fail techniques of re-

ducing calories. Rather, eat frequent small meals wit hin calorie limits at regular intervals to

avoid in between insulin spikes stressing your body

Step 14: Fast if you can fast at least once or twice a week. Be active. And, have one or two

meat free days every week

Step 15: Set realistic and achiaveable

goals and targets. With a 1200 calorie diet you shouldexpect to lose a 1 2 lbs per week.

Step 16: Reward yourself when u shed poundsa non food celebration

Patience is not passive waiting. Patience is active acceptance of the process required to

attain your goals and dreams

After 4 weeks your weighing scale must show results. Keep going! the worst thing to do is to

stop. After, an effort of a few months or years depending on how much you have to lose and

your dedication, you will thank yourself for begining & not settling for the unwanted figure.

If you want to do it, you can do it

Kind Regards