It begins today. Join in or don't. Not really a thread for discussion, though I don't mind it, but a thread for my distress and anguish for the journey that is to come.
I'm am addict. I know it's true now. I'm addicted to the standard american diet. A slave to cheese, sugar, carbs and more. I'm not obese. I'm an unintentional dirty bulker. The guy who hits the weights but doesn't do the other part. But this only adds to my anguish, it reveals the truth of my addiction.
No salt or pepper for flavor. No sugar or creme for coffee. No soda. Whole foods only. Water. Tea.
8:20 am, jumping out of bed now and feeling nothing. There's a shadow of a weight of this task but I refuse to give it thought.
Onward.
I'm am addict. I know it's true now. I'm addicted to the standard american diet. A slave to cheese, sugar, carbs and more. I'm not obese. I'm an unintentional dirty bulker. The guy who hits the weights but doesn't do the other part. But this only adds to my anguish, it reveals the truth of my addiction.
No salt or pepper for flavor. No sugar or creme for coffee. No soda. Whole foods only. Water. Tea.
8:20 am, jumping out of bed now and feeling nothing. There's a shadow of a weight of this task but I refuse to give it thought.
Onward.
Good luck in whatever you decide to try, but in my opinion you're much more likely to stick to something if it's sustainable.
The American addiction to "cleanses", "detox", and crash diets is just as real as the addiction to the foods you listed.
I don't think the key to a sustainable healthy diet is deprivation. Try to find foods that you genuinely enjoy that are also healthy.
Also, if you don't season your food you won't last terribly long. Salt is fine in moderation and the evidence for sodium's connection to high blood pressure is far from conclusive.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_Hypertension_High_Blood_Pressure/hic_High_Blood_Pressure_and_Nutrition
The American addiction to "cleanses", "detox", and crash diets is just as real as the addiction to the foods you listed.
I don't think the key to a sustainable healthy diet is deprivation. Try to find foods that you genuinely enjoy that are also healthy.
Also, if you don't season your food you won't last terribly long. Salt is fine in moderation and the evidence for sodium's connection to high blood pressure is far from conclusive.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_Hypertension_High_Blood_Pressure/hic_High_Blood_Pressure_and_Nutrition
man salt and pepper never hurt anyone. don't OD
just take the steps of cutting back on the obviously bad, get a feel for that affects your lifestyle, then build from there. you'd be surprised how that foundation will last
just take the steps of cutting back on the obviously bad, get a feel for that affects your lifestyle, then build from there. you'd be surprised how that foundation will last
That shit sounds rough man... I was kinda confronted with the same thing when I came out here.
It was either rice or tofu. Just hard choices.
It was either rice or tofu. Just hard choices.
For real tho.. Wait until after Xmas. Start Friday evening . you know family will bring food or treats around and then you'll look like that imtoogood for you nephew who won't eat the family apple pie.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postlord i feel itOh my god just eat it if you're already this conflicted.
a sausage egg and cheese croissant–my go to, its calling to me..
By KingGondo Go To PostOh my god just eat it if you're already this conflicted.
I see you for who you truly are
By Smokey Go To PostFor real tho.. Wait until after Xmas. Start Friday evening . you know family will bring food or treats around and then you'll look like that imtoogood for you nephew who won't eat the family apple pie.
im tired of using holidays as an excuse--there's always going to be some kind of an event--birthdays, parties, superbowl
SB not for two months. Xmas is two days. I'm just saying you making it extra hard by doing it now. Just use moderation and cut back. After Xmas then go hard on it.
5 scrambled eggs for breakfast--adding salt and pepper so as not to go too overboard--completely avoiding sugar though
drinking a hazelnut coffee--typically I go with a ton of sugar, maybe 5 small packs of cream--now its plain as fuck and tastes like death
onward
drinking a hazelnut coffee--typically I go with a ton of sugar, maybe 5 small packs of cream--now its plain as fuck and tastes like death
onward
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postdrinking a hazelnut coffee–typically I go with a ton of sugar, maybe 5 small packs of cream–now its plain as fuck and tastes like death
onward
5 packs? You were never drinking coffee in the first place.
By Smokey Go To Post5 packs? You were never drinking coffee in the first place.
pretty much
By Dark PhaZe Go To Post5 scrambled eggs for breakfast–adding salt and pepper so as not to go too overboard–completely avoiding sugar thoughStart drinking better coffee.
drinking a hazelnut coffee–typically I go with a ton of sugar, maybe 5 small packs of cream–now its plain as fuck and tastes like death
onward
High quality coffee doesn't need cream or sugar.
By KingGondo Go To PostStart drinking better coffee.
High quality coffee doesn't need cream or sugar.
Been thinking about this. What is considered high quality coffee? I really want to try some but end up going with the stuff in the office (free).
think we have a coffee thread
thing is, if your as addicted to dairy and sugar as I am, you're going to have to give your taste buds time to reset before you can note "good" coffee
thing is, if your as addicted to dairy and sugar as I am, you're going to have to give your taste buds time to reset before you can note "good" coffee
By Smokey Go To PostBeen thinking about this. What is considered high quality coffee? I really want to try some but end up going with the stuff in the office (free).Try a variety of local shops. Pour-over or french press coffee is the way to go. Or cold brew.
The region of the bean and the method matters, and a good coffee shop should be willing to show you the ropes. Some beans are ideal for a darker roast but don't work well in a french press, some beans work well for cold brew methods.
Long answer short: good coffee is what you like. Understand that a certain amount of bitterness is part of the deal when it comes to coffee, but if you *must* add cream or sugar you probably don't really like that particular type or roast. It's also an acquired taste, but if you persevere you'll end up really enjoying it.
I have to admire this though....
but for real, the challenge doesn't make it real man lol. Trust me, baby stepping into a diet is WAY easier to stick to and build on.
but for real, the challenge doesn't make it real man lol. Trust me, baby stepping into a diet is WAY easier to stick to and build on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPVX75VIpqg
listening to this healing music as i work--helping me keep my head off any cravings, becoming one with my being yall
listening to this healing music as i work--helping me keep my head off any cravings, becoming one with my being yall
I'll be joining you in January. I quit smoking as a New Years resolution 7 years ago so food should be easy right? Lol
I already don't drink Coke but need to leave beer out. Why would you give up salt and pepper though?
I lost 40 pounds last year only to gain it all back when my wife got pregnant. It's a combo of needing to remove night time snacking and cutting out refined carbs. I drop it easy but gain it easy too
I already don't drink Coke but need to leave beer out. Why would you give up salt and pepper though?
I lost 40 pounds last year only to gain it all back when my wife got pregnant. It's a combo of needing to remove night time snacking and cutting out refined carbs. I drop it easy but gain it easy too
Soda is my weakness. I made it to two weeks then went out of town for work. They had 25 cent vending machines. I resisted the first day. The second day of work was long and stressful. Took a look at that vending machine. Looked back at my workstation. Looked again at the vending machine for an extended period of time. Co worker got a soda and said "hey do you want one"? I gave in and it's been down hill ever since.
By Fenderputty Go To PostThese are great for giving up cokeAlways on sale too. I do La Croix, Sparkling Zephryhills, Pellegrino and Perrier. All of them have natural flavors added no cal.
By flabber Go To PostWhat the fuck is this shit?Damn don't think I've ever had those, but cant go wrong with fried dough.
Just picked up a heap of struffoli.
By Slizz Go To PostDamn don't think I've ever had those, but cant go wrong with fried dough.Oh, m8, it's
if you just drop soda and cut back on ihop endless pancakes + syrup OD + butter OD type stuff it'll do wonders
work stuff is.... i mean, i get it.
but when you're just going through day to day, stop at subway instead of wendy's at least
work stuff is.... i mean, i get it.
but when you're just going through day to day, stop at subway instead of wendy's at least
Drink sparkling water/seltzer instead of Soda. Don't eat donuts and fast food and you are already halfway there.
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postfeeling a certain type of way right now and its not goodAre you hungry? Tired? Craving sugar?
By KingGondo Go To PostAre you hungry? Tired? Craving sugar?
its like an emotional discomfort--like i'm satiated, but emotionally I'm starting to feel disappointment
trying to ignore it
By Dark PhaZe Go To Postits like an emotional discomfort–like i'm satiated, but emotionally I'm starting to feel disappointmentI think you'll have better success if you take a more gradual approach. This full bore approach isn't sustainable.
trying to ignore it
So unseasoned meat too?
Huh
I don't drunk soda. I guess I should cut out McDonalds and all the snacks I buy
Probably go to the gym in 2016.
Huh
I don't drunk soda. I guess I should cut out McDonalds and all the snacks I buy
Probably go to the gym in 2016.
I feel like I do this every year at this point and I do fine for months and enjoy myself getting healthier...until anything in my routine changes. This year it was school ending, taking a vacation and going back to work. I just completely forgot about my diet and just starting going out with coworkers to lunch.
I started again last week and it really is about keeping yourself busy. You won't be tempted by anything if you are actively doing something but as soon as you have a two hour stretch of nothing you'll be looking through the pantry.
You crazy for no salt and pepper though. I just estimate calories and avoid obviously shitty stuff.
I started again last week and it really is about keeping yourself busy. You won't be tempted by anything if you are actively doing something but as soon as you have a two hour stretch of nothing you'll be looking through the pantry.
You crazy for no salt and pepper though. I just estimate calories and avoid obviously shitty stuff.
By reilo Go To PostThese chicken and waffles I am having are bomb.that's one thing I've always seen on tv that i've never tried
By Dark PhaZe Go To PostAbout to lift so I can justify Mac n cheeseno
you can't justify mac and cheese at all lol you suck at this
By Dark PhaZe Go To PostAbout to lift so I can justify Mac n cheese
No that's the whole point of this exercise. Wat r u doin