Ok, CB. I'm getting a gut, out of shape, but super busy at work. HCBW not happy

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Sep 11, 2019
11:09:03pm

gaspasscoug All-American

Ok, CB. I'm getting a gut, out of shape, but super busy at work. HCBW not happy

7 months from turning 40 and not looking great. Suggestions for easier to follow exercise and food regimens that work? I need to make it more of a lifestyle change. Tried keto, but didn't have time for meal prep. Does intermittent fasting actually help? I think I could make it work.

Re: exercise regimen, I likely need something I can do with free weights at home as I'm working a ton of hours a week and honestly don't enjoy going to a gym (tried for 2 years). Also likely needs to be under 45 minutes a workout. Anyway, any real input appreciated. Just looking for help.

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Ok, CB. I'm getting a gut, out of shape, but super busy at work. HCBW not happy

gaspasscoug

9/11/19 11:09pm

Meal prepping saves tons of time so I'm not sure what you mean.

JuicyJam

9/11/19 11:12pm

I work about 70-80 hours a week at the hospital, weird shifts and overnights

gaspasscoug

9/11/19 11:21pm

I did intermittent fasting because I had close to no free time

dchandle15

9/11/19 11:15pm

How many calories did you eat during eating time?

cruiserhead

9/12/19 12:17am

1500/day. Doesn’t sound like much, but you’re not eating for that long.

dchandle15

9/12/19 7:00am

You can't out exercise a bad diet

Gregoreo

9/11/19 11:16pm

I never understand when people say this. I lose weight purely through exercise

chilango

9/12/19 5:57am

You are unusual in that regard. Exercise increases calorie burn, but ultimately

unctoothman

9/12/19 6:51am

It just means your regular diet isn’t all that much of a surplus.

JuicyJam

9/12/19 7:11am

This is probably correct.

chilango

9/12/19 7:25am

Of course if you want to burn 3000 cals a day exercising.

whiteninja

9/12/19 7:13am

For me, the exercise is easier. I rarely eat fast food and I eat salads all the

chilango

9/12/19 7:20am

But you just proved your own theory wrong...

whiteninja

9/12/19 7:27am

I don’t think I have a bad diet, but I also didn’t say I don’t eat desserts. I

chilango

9/12/19 7:31am

But your original response from the OP was you can't out exercise a bad diet...

whiteninja

9/12/19 8:32am

Weight isnt the only factor in health.

Dzog

9/12/19 10:02am

was anyone arguing that?

whiteninja

9/12/19 10:08am

I thought so. Something about not being able to outrun a bad diet

Dzog

9/12/19 7:09pm

Gotcha...

whiteninja

9/12/19 7:41pm

Fair enough. I didn’t pay enough attention to the “bad” adjective. I was

chilango

9/12/19 6:17pm

I always put on weight when training for a marathon.

cruiserhead

9/12/19 8:16am

I lose tons of weight (well, not literally) when I train for a marathon. It

chilango

9/12/19 6:20pm

You are lucky. Also, now that I’m in my mid 40’s, losing weight is that much harder.

cruiserhead

9/12/19 6:49pm

Dirty 30 autumn beach body.

tippmancoug

9/11/19 11:24pm

Keto(low carb) and IF don’t nec need to meal prep for keto plenty of options at

kotacoug

9/11/19 11:26pm

If you do need to meal prep. It’s pretty simple to crock pot various

kotacoug

9/11/19 11:30pm

Intermittent fasting was a game changer for me.

dilbert

9/11/19 11:26pm

Wow, that is impressive. I am likely going to start 8/16 as a beginning

gaspasscoug

9/11/19 11:55pm

Ummmmmmm.

spugeddy24

9/12/19 8:23am

What’s the difference between fasting long periods and anorexia?

D.T. Survivor

9/12/19 10:03am

The difference is that fasters eat plenty when they are not fasting.

dilbert

9/12/19 10:24am

K cuz fasting for several days sounds like a mental illness too

D.T. Survivor

9/12/19 10:36am

Haha, fair enough. I thought it was crazy when I first heard about, too.

dilbert

9/12/19 10:49am

I'm just giving you a hard time. It's is kind of a crazy concept but popular

D.T. Survivor

9/12/19 1:26pm

Look I'm glad it worked for you but I just don't see this as a HEALTHY long..

whiteninja

9/12/19 10:18am

There are many studies showing the health benefits of fasting, but I don't have the references with me.

dilbert

9/12/19 10:47am

Fasting is an amazing thing for the body. Going without food for 3 days...

whiteninja

9/12/19 3:00pm

I stand corrected...while not reliable sources I did find some articles on it..

whiteninja

9/12/19 6:28pm

A really good source on fasting is Dr. Jason Fung. He has a book on fasting, and also several YouTube videos.

dilbert

9/13/19 7:07am

So you basically just stopped eating

mwcoug

9/12/19 10:34am

I was in your same boat awhile back. Here is what worked for me.

Whip

9/11/19 11:31pm

Oh and one last thing, weigh yourself everyday. Buy a scale that

Whip

9/11/19 11:36pm

RE: Oh and one last thing, weigh yourself everyday. Buy a scale that

heber79

9/12/19 7:54am

What weight equipment do you have to do those?

gaspasscoug

9/11/19 11:49pm

Super straightforward, doesn't have to be anything fancy. I have the following:

Whip

9/12/19 12:57pm

Best bet is to find a job where u work less.

cougfanz

9/11/19 11:35pm

Oculus quest + beat saber

Dzog

9/11/19 11:52pm

Beat saber is so much fun. And it gets you moving

bigbossbyu

9/12/19 1:08am

Ive got creed and i can never find an opponent

Dzog

9/12/19 8:16am

Intermittent fasting + Natural whole foods + lots of water

9/11/19 11:54pm

I hate water.

slowhiteguy

9/12/19 6:08am

I Am Down to my High School Weight

9/12/19 12:18am

Avoiding free break room food is the key. Just drink a protein shake for lunch.

Dr MoBYU

9/12/19 12:27am

This will do it:

Regal Ute

9/12/19 5:13am

What's your current height and weight? How much time can you spare for exercise?

ldssdl

9/12/19 7:45am

I'm 5'11" and 188 pounds. I was a stick when we got married 17 years ago

gaspasscoug

9/12/19 2:10pm

Ok, that’s not that bad. Here’s a simple eating and diet plan to get started:

ldssdl

9/12/19 2:54pm

Lifestyle change

heber79

9/12/19 7:52am

I’ve tried a bunch of things. What works is the most basic, simple stuff

Jay Rick

9/12/19 7:57am

You're in medicine correct? Figure out your Total Daily Expenditure be it through legit testing or a rough estimation

9/12/19 8:58am

Join us on diet bet.

jvquarterback

9/12/19 10:08am

I have never tried fasting but here is what I’ve found successful

D.T. Survivor

9/12/19 10:16am

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