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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!
I'm within 5 lbs of my goal; at 165 and targeting 160. I'm 5'9" tall, so not crazy skinny or anything. I carry a lot of weight down low in my legs, so I'll never be 150 or anything like that. Anyway, my big downfall is fruit right now. I love the summer fruit, and it's like a drug for me. Amazon has a sale on cherries, $1/lb, so I bought three, and ate a full pound yesterday. That plus a plum and apple, also.
I'm going to try to increase my clean protein intake; more fish, and less Costco chicken. Maybe more beans? Gotta figure that out. More fat, too. Pretty sure I'm below the recommended levels of both protein and fat.
I'm going to try to increase my clean protein intake; more fish, and less Costco chicken. Maybe more beans? Gotta figure that out. More fat, too. Pretty sure I'm below the recommended levels of both protein and fat.
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