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Started a healthy diet, when do I start to feel better?
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Around 18 weeks ago now I have changed my diet to improve my weight and bloodwork (which wasn't bad, just slightly elevated for cholesterol and ApoB).
I have averaged 50g+ of fiber, daily, over this time period. Beans, tons of fruit/vegetables, low-carb tortillas, whole wheat breads (I make my own), brown rice, nuts, salads, psyllium husk, sweet potato, etc. It's been pretty easy to get a minimum of 40g daily which is my minimum target.
Also have lost 25 lbs so far... And this is while I am still eating (homemade) pizza 2-3 days per week, beer nights 3x a week, etc... I simply track/log everything I cook and eat and we make everything. No takeout. I target 2600 calories per day over the week and nail it. I have some days near 3,000 on our beer/pizza nights, but other nights of the week I may be at 2000-2200, so it balances out. It's been working well!
I am excited to see what my bloodwork looks like in a few months here when I go back for my annual... I expect the cholesterol and ApoB will be right in the range they should be given the weight loss and huge increase in fiber from what I used to eat, which wasn't bad, but certainly not nearly as high in the fiber department.
My end goal is another 10-15 lbs (started around 260 lbs, now at 235 lbs... Also note, I am 6ft 6in tall)... Hoping to reach around 220-225 by years end. Slow and steady!
I have certainly felt better... I feel sharper mentally, less sleepy/more energy and it's nice having more room in the clothes. I wish I did this sooner as it's been quite easy to say the least with minimal changes and just being on top of what I am eating more than cutting out the things I love (such as pizza, dark chocolate, beer...). So it's been a win win win!
I have averaged 50g+ of fiber, daily, over this time period. Beans, tons of fruit/vegetables, low-carb tortillas, whole wheat breads (I make my own), brown rice, nuts, salads, psyllium husk, sweet potato, etc. It's been pretty easy to get a minimum of 40g daily which is my minimum target.
Also have lost 25 lbs so far... And this is while I am still eating (homemade) pizza 2-3 days per week, beer nights 3x a week, etc... I simply track/log everything I cook and eat and we make everything. No takeout. I target 2600 calories per day over the week and nail it. I have some days near 3,000 on our beer/pizza nights, but other nights of the week I may be at 2000-2200, so it balances out. It's been working well!
I am excited to see what my bloodwork looks like in a few months here when I go back for my annual... I expect the cholesterol and ApoB will be right in the range they should be given the weight loss and huge increase in fiber from what I used to eat, which wasn't bad, but certainly not nearly as high in the fiber department.
My end goal is another 10-15 lbs (started around 260 lbs, now at 235 lbs... Also note, I am 6ft 6in tall)... Hoping to reach around 220-225 by years end. Slow and steady!
I have certainly felt better... I feel sharper mentally, less sleepy/more energy and it's nice having more room in the clothes. I wish I did this sooner as it's been quite easy to say the least with minimal changes and just being on top of what I am eating more than cutting out the things I love (such as pizza, dark chocolate, beer...). So it's been a win win win!
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