Quit Smoking and getting Fat - Help

[Sidelle]

Something as simple as cutting out sugary drinks, lattes, etc can shave off around 20lbs within a 4 to 6 weeks period without going on a complete diet and exercise program. People don't realize how quickly those empty calories can add up.

Assuming you aren't one of those people ordering fast food or pizza every day. Just eat normal food (be reasonable), stick to water (add crystal light if water is too boring), lose 20 lbs without really trying. It works.

[Swish]

Originally Posted by Sidelle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Something as simple as cutting out sugary drinks, lattes, etc can shave off around 20lbs within a 4 to 6 weeks period without going on a complete diet and exercise program. People don't realize how quickly those empty calories can add up.

Assuming you aren't one of those people ordering fast food or pizza every day. Just eat normal food (be reasonable), stick to water (add crystal light if water is too boring), lose 20 lbs without really trying. It works.

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amirite or amirite Lron?

[LaithusFTW]

Originally Posted by Sidelle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Something as simple as cutting out sugary drinks, lattes, etc can shave off around 20lbs within a 4 to 6 weeks period without going on a complete diet and exercise program. People don't realize how quickly those empty calories can add up.

Assuming you aren't one of those people ordering fast food or pizza every day. Just eat normal food (be reasonable), stick to water (add crystal light if water is too boring), lose 20 lbs without really trying. It works.

You could lose 20 lbs in 4 weeks by cutting out soda if you drink the equivalent of 18 cans of coca cola a day (2500 calories of sugery drinks). Also, aspartame and other sweeteners have various side effects associated with them (including increased hunger in some people). Studies have shown people that switch to diet sodas don't tend to lose weight.

Not saying this isn't good advice, or that it isn't a viable strategy, because it is. But for many it's just as hard or harder than making other dietary changes or increasing exercise level. For me it is. Meals without Coca-Cola are just so empty.

Having said that, it's a great approach if you can swing it. I would suggest switching to water rather than a diet drink. In the end, it all comes down to willpower.

-Laithus

[LronTheServerLegend]

Thanks for all the helpful responses.

Did you guys find that your craving for excessive calories went away after a while? Or is this something im just going to have to get used to controlling?

[LronTheServerLegend]

Shut up sidelle

[Sidelle]

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Shut up sidelle

Shut up yourself, fatty.

[LronTheServerLegend]

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Shut up yourself, fatty.

WTF

[GnashingOfTeeth]

If you drink a glass of water every time you feel a bit of hunger when it is not meal time, and eat a few slices of cucumber, pickle, or celery and do something else for 10 mins you will not be hungry this is how I lost 15 lbs after giving up the vice.

[LronTheServerLegend]

Thats a fair point, if you distract yourself when hungry...after 15-30 minutes it goes away, but oh my dear god are those long minutes.

[GnashingOfTeeth]

just remember, pickles, cucumbers and celery, veggies in general are somewhat free to eat foods, not much in calories and they take calories to burn.

Ribs on the other-hand, not so much.