OsuMj Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I don't know if anyone else sat around as much as I did this winter, but I was pretty inactive. To top that off, I think its been said on more than one occasion that I pretty much eat fast food all the time. This sounds like an infomercial, but a friend suggested this to me and its actually pretty cool.sparkpeople.com Its free & really cool. It gives suggestions on exercises, health, food, keeps track of all of that & it even gives you suggestions on what to make for each meal to meet your goal and generates a grocery list for you. Maybe I'm lazy, but this website is sweeet!! Thought I'd share... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollFace Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 That's cool. I have gained a lot of weight (roughly 30 lbs) since I exited the Air Force in 2006. I just recently started to lose weight because I am taking in less calories. Finally starting to see the affects! Been eating a harty green salad for lunch with low fat cheese and low fat vinegarette dressing, with a slim fast. But, I pretty much say, calories in - calories out. There is also fitday.com I believe. Not sure if it generates a shopping list, but helps you more or less journal what you eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Beer is food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 That's cool. I have gained a lot of weight (roughly 30 lbs) since I exited the Air Force in 2006. I just recently started to lose weight because I am taking in less calories. Finally starting to see the affects! Been eating a harty green salad for lunch with low fat cheese and low fat vinegarette dressing, with a slim fast. But, I pretty much say, calories in - calories out. There is also fitday.com I believe. Not sure if it generates a shopping list, but helps you more or less journal what you eat.yeah, the calorie watching is the basic premise of this site, but it keeps ranges for protein, fat, and carbs too, and then makes suggestions to keep in balance... i'm actually just really excited because it makes a pie chart of what I eat every day. Beer is food. Vodka too for that matter. 2000 calories worth of beer anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Beer IS food. Historically, and still is. It was a way of storing grain, without it spoiling, rotting, or being eaten by critters. Plus it's a liquid that is safe to drink compared to drinking out of the river or stream. Which isn't too good for you. Yes, civilization as we know it was dependent on beer and ale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 If you're worried about calories and a true alcy, then MGD Light 64 calories is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 eh, i like the dark beers. I was checking out the mudslides at applebees though... holy hell over 700 calories in one of those things. I easily kill two of those when i'm out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I like the pale ales. But I'm such a heavy drinker I stick with MGD Light. Its hard for me to get drunk from beer because I drink beer probably 5/7 days a week or more. What can I say...I love beer. I have to stick with the light stuff so I don't die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Dollface, you got it right. Energy in and energy out. Can't get around that. Build up some muscle. Once your body is tuned up, it will tell you what you need to eat and when. If you listen close and can hear it speak. (Is that Grokking?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocusDave01 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 isnt the jeager bombs,cherry bombs, black bombs etc all like the worst drink for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Dollface, you got it right. Energy in and energy out. Can't get around that. Build up some muscle. Once your body is tuned up, it will tell you what you need to eat and when. If you listen close and can hear it speak. (Is that Grokking?)haha, even when i was in shape my body was telling me to eat chocolate cake, chipotle, and wendy's... i've learned not to listen to it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 haha, even when i was in shape my body was telling me to eat chocolate cake, chipotle, and wendy's... i've learned not to listen to it anymore.shhh, not out loud. I got chocolate cake in the fridge chillin' a bit...yumSeriously, the fried stuff has to go. Entirely stop at first, then in moderation later on. Your stomach will thank you. Otherwise in a few years you might be doubled up in pain from that particular food habit. And it takes months to recover, if ever. Yes, I did that. And it took two or three months of veggies and bread and zero fried stuff to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/handouts/alcohol_nutrit_101.htmlThis looks official. Apparently I need to cut back on the long islands when i drink... yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Try Becks Premier Light 64 Calories better than MGD 64......and the following diet drinks,,,,Bacardi Rum and Diet CokeCaptain Morgan's Original Spiced Rum and Diet CokeAbsolute Vodka and Crystal LightGrey Goose and Sugar free tonic:drink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 well hello mr. diet drinker!!! thanks for the suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Alcoholic beverages should be consumed with meals to decrease the rate of absorption and decrease the likelihood of impairment.haha, thinking about the time I drank a half a bottle of Tequila and it got absorbed by beef and noodle dinner. It all cut loose later on, and I never in my life hallucinated on alcohol like I did that night. whooo boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Seriously, the fried stuff has to go. Entirely stop at first, then in moderation later on. Your stomach will thank you. Otherwise in a few years you might be doubled up in pain from that particular food habit. And it takes months to recover, if ever. Yes, I did that. And it took two or three months of veggies and bread and zero fried stuff to recover.I need to cut fried foods out of my diet. I enjoy them, then feel like shit after I eat them.Try Becks Premier Light 64 Calories better than MGD 64......:drink:Will do! haha, thinking about the time I drank a half a bottle of Tequila and it got absorbed by beef and noodle dinner. It all cut loose later on, and I never in my life hallucinated on alcohol like I did that night. whooo boy AHAHAHAHA...that sounds nasty. I can totally imagine what that was like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 If you're worried about calories and a true alcy, then MGD Light 64 calories is the way to go. Becks light has always been 64 calories. I love that one. It's a beer everyone will like once they try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 ^ Yeah, I'll have to check it out sometime. I'm a huge MGD fan for many years, so it probably won't make me cheat, but I'll try anything once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 looks like Kosmo beat me to the Becks. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 well hello mr. diet drinker!!! thanks for the suggestionsI am not the follower (my shape is the proof) but an advisor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 P90X, running, and counting calories... FTW. I've got a spreadsheet of EVERYTHING I've ever ate and their calorie content (minus a few travel days) from 2007 - present, along with my "wake up" and "just before bed" weights.OCD, maybe - but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Beer is food. Beer IS food. Historically, and still is. It was a way of storing grain, without it spoiling, rotting, or being eaten by critters. Plus it's a liquid that is safe to drink compared to drinking out of the river or stream. Which isn't too good for you. Yes, civilization as we know it was dependent on beer and ale.A loaf of bread in every bottle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 P90X, running, and counting calories... FTW. I've got a spreadsheet of EVERYTHING I've ever ate and their calorie content (minus a few travel days) from 2007 - present, along with my "wake up" and "just before bed" weights.OCD, maybe - but it works.How many $2 Buddy steaks did you enter on your spreadsheet?!? :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) How many $2 Buddy steaks did you enter on your spreadsheet?!? :grin:Of course I had to guesstimate, since I didn't know the actual cal content, but the formula I typed in was: =4*320+200+800+4*200, which per my description is 4 steaks @ 320/ea, 200 for the fries, 800 for the sandwich, and 4 beers @ 200/ea... so my spreadsheet shows Date: 1/31/2009Calories Consumed: 3080 Food item: Beers, Steaks, Sandwich, Fries, etc @ Buddy's in Brunswick Calories Consumed: 350 Food item: Strawberries and Whipped Cream Total Cals consumed on 1/31/09: 3430I aim for 2200-2500, but I'm around 2800 average I think. Obviously, that day was high.That day, I woke up at 206.5lbs and went to bed at 207.5lbs. Edited April 17, 2009 by JRMMiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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