Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Yes, my husband is a big guy too. A little over 6'2". Honestly about 20 more pounds lost and he would be in a really good range for him. If he gets to 200 or a little below he looks too skinny. He is very large boned too. I am just glad they are both doing so well!:-) A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Ours are usually on the weekends too. They are a lot of fun. We LOOK forward to them!! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Ours are usually on the weekends too. They are a lot of fun. We LOOK forward to them!! A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I have to jump in here and COMPLETELY DISAGREE with this idea! Here's why: If you feel like you need a "cheat day" then you are being entirely too strict with yourself the rest of the time! Diets DON'T work!! You need to make lifestyle changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. Would you take a day off from brushing your teeth? Well then, why would you take a day off from taking care of yourself and doing truly good things for yourself just for "fun?" I plan treats into my days! Seriously! I know how many points (very loosely translated as calories but you can think calories if you want) I get each day and I figure out, breakfast, lunch & dinner will cost me X, making sure I get my healthy stuff in with them, and then I usually have Y left over. Tonight, I decided to make myself a s'more in the microwave and I had a couple of extra marshmallows (my summer weakness). If I know I'm going to want something bigger (more expensive in terms of points) then I plan accordingly with my other meals during the day and over the week. I love eating and I love food and I do not believe in depriving myself of wonderful food experiences at all (including sweets). At the same time, I do not believe in taking time off from taking good care of me so I do not think cheat days are (a) necessary or ( helpful. Way too many people don't start with 1 cheat day either. They get started and they can't stop, most likely because they've been depriving themselves so much of the other times. If you can stop, then that is great but seriously, think about what you're doing the rest of your week and if it is a lifestyle you're really enjoying or if it is a diet you're going to get sick of at some point. Just "food for thought!" Re: - DH's diets!> > Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM> > > > > > > > That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a "few" chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-)> > > > > Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I simply think what works for one, may not work for another. I think cheat days are good for some, but not all. I will say that it is good for your body to vary your calories. Eat less most days, but then for a day or two, eat more. This keeps your metabolic rate up.. If you always eat little, your body will adapt and adjust, and start burning less calories. However, with that said I eat more like you . Pretty-much the same all of the time, except for get-togethers. There is sooo much food at them. I don't binge, but I sure eat too much! DarcyOn Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM, <nancydewolf@...> wrote:  I have to jump in here and COMPLETELY DISAGREE with this idea! Here's why:  If you feel like you need a " cheat day " then you are being entirely too strict with yourself the rest of the time! Diets DON'T work!! You need to make lifestyle changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. Would you take a day off from brushing your teeth? Well then, why would you take a day off from taking care of yourself and doing truly good things for yourself just for " fun? "  I plan treats into my days! Seriously! I know how many points (very loosely translated as calories but you can think calories if you want) I get each day and I figure out, breakfast, lunch & dinner will cost me X, making sure I get my healthy stuff in with them, and then I usually have Y left over. Tonight, I decided to make myself a s'more in the microwave and I had a couple of extra marshmallows (my summer weakness). If I know I'm going to want something bigger (more expensive in terms of points) then I plan accordingly with my other meals during the day and over the week. I love eating and I love food and I do not believe in depriving myself of wonderful food experiences at all (including sweets). At the same time, I do not believe in taking time off from taking good care of me so I do not think cheat days are (a) necessary or ( helpful. Way too many people don't start with 1 cheat day either. They get started and they can't stop, most likely because they've been depriving themselves so much of the other times. If you can stop, then that is great but seriously, think about what you're doing the rest of your week and if it is a lifestyle you're really enjoying or if it is a diet you're going to get sick of at some point.  Just " food for thought! "    Re: - DH's diets!> > Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM> > >  > > > > > That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a " few " chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-)> > > > > Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I simply think what works for one, may not work for another. I think cheat days are good for some, but not all. I will say that it is good for your body to vary your calories. Eat less most days, but then for a day or two, eat more. This keeps your metabolic rate up.. If you always eat little, your body will adapt and adjust, and start burning less calories. However, with that said I eat more like you . Pretty-much the same all of the time, except for get-togethers. There is sooo much food at them. I don't binge, but I sure eat too much! DarcyOn Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM, <nancydewolf@...> wrote:  I have to jump in here and COMPLETELY DISAGREE with this idea! Here's why:  If you feel like you need a " cheat day " then you are being entirely too strict with yourself the rest of the time! Diets DON'T work!! You need to make lifestyle changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. Would you take a day off from brushing your teeth? Well then, why would you take a day off from taking care of yourself and doing truly good things for yourself just for " fun? "  I plan treats into my days! Seriously! I know how many points (very loosely translated as calories but you can think calories if you want) I get each day and I figure out, breakfast, lunch & dinner will cost me X, making sure I get my healthy stuff in with them, and then I usually have Y left over. Tonight, I decided to make myself a s'more in the microwave and I had a couple of extra marshmallows (my summer weakness). If I know I'm going to want something bigger (more expensive in terms of points) then I plan accordingly with my other meals during the day and over the week. I love eating and I love food and I do not believe in depriving myself of wonderful food experiences at all (including sweets). At the same time, I do not believe in taking time off from taking good care of me so I do not think cheat days are (a) necessary or ( helpful. Way too many people don't start with 1 cheat day either. They get started and they can't stop, most likely because they've been depriving themselves so much of the other times. If you can stop, then that is great but seriously, think about what you're doing the rest of your week and if it is a lifestyle you're really enjoying or if it is a diet you're going to get sick of at some point.  Just " food for thought! "    Re: - DH's diets!> > Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM> > >  > > > > > That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a " few " chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-)> > > > > Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I simply think what works for one, may not work for another. I think cheat days are good for some, but not all. I will say that it is good for your body to vary your calories. Eat less most days, but then for a day or two, eat more. This keeps your metabolic rate up.. If you always eat little, your body will adapt and adjust, and start burning less calories. However, with that said I eat more like you . Pretty-much the same all of the time, except for get-togethers. There is sooo much food at them. I don't binge, but I sure eat too much! DarcyOn Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 9:21 PM, <nancydewolf@...> wrote:  I have to jump in here and COMPLETELY DISAGREE with this idea! Here's why:  If you feel like you need a " cheat day " then you are being entirely too strict with yourself the rest of the time! Diets DON'T work!! You need to make lifestyle changes that you can live with for the rest of your life. Would you take a day off from brushing your teeth? Well then, why would you take a day off from taking care of yourself and doing truly good things for yourself just for " fun? "  I plan treats into my days! Seriously! I know how many points (very loosely translated as calories but you can think calories if you want) I get each day and I figure out, breakfast, lunch & dinner will cost me X, making sure I get my healthy stuff in with them, and then I usually have Y left over. Tonight, I decided to make myself a s'more in the microwave and I had a couple of extra marshmallows (my summer weakness). If I know I'm going to want something bigger (more expensive in terms of points) then I plan accordingly with my other meals during the day and over the week. I love eating and I love food and I do not believe in depriving myself of wonderful food experiences at all (including sweets). At the same time, I do not believe in taking time off from taking good care of me so I do not think cheat days are (a) necessary or ( helpful. Way too many people don't start with 1 cheat day either. They get started and they can't stop, most likely because they've been depriving themselves so much of the other times. If you can stop, then that is great but seriously, think about what you're doing the rest of your week and if it is a lifestyle you're really enjoying or if it is a diet you're going to get sick of at some point.  Just " food for thought! "    Re: - DH's diets!> > Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:13 PM> > >  > > > > > That is a really good point. You are right. It makes a lot of sense. He is a foodie too, and portion control really plays a part. He loves his crunchy snacks the most. He will say I just had a " few " chips and half the bag is gone lol. I think having one or two days a week where he still eats like that helps him stay with it too. I know it does for me. We love to cook and share the cooking and he makes some REALLY delicious meals too. :-) I am just happy to have him doing so well. I am madly in love with the guy and want him around for a very long time!!:-)> > > > > Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yes Darcy. That is exactly why I do it. I read that years ago when I wanted to lose weight and that has worked VERY well for me for over 5 years now. I have a lot of self discipline so going crazy with cheat days isn't really an issue for me. Plus on those days I usually allow myself a can of Coke or maybe a Starbucks, something I wouldn't normally do every day. So it works for me:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yes Darcy. That is exactly why I do it. I read that years ago when I wanted to lose weight and that has worked VERY well for me for over 5 years now. I have a lot of self discipline so going crazy with cheat days isn't really an issue for me. Plus on those days I usually allow myself a can of Coke or maybe a Starbucks, something I wouldn't normally do every day. So it works for me:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sounds like your "cheat" days are very mild, . Most people who do cheat days throw out all the ideals of sensible eating and portion control, going back to habits they'd really like to break over all when you think about it. I do like you do. Some days, not planned as "cheat days" but just because I'm feeling like I want something more that day, I allow myself more not so helpful treats than usual but I'm very aware of what I'm doing, approximately how much I'm consuming (because I'm paying attention but not being my usual anal about it) and what it is probably costing me in terms of points and then I watch things more closely the rest of the week. That's more like controlled "splurging" than the kind of cheat days that usually cost a lot of people a lot of progress. I don't see anything wrong with that as long as you're being more conscientious most of the rest of the time, which you obviously are. It takes a lot of self-discipline and a lot of dedication to your goals (health, weight loss or maintenance) to keep that mostly under control and a great many people with weight issues simply cannot do it without tons of practice (like 's awesome post pointed out). Re: - DH's diets! Yes Darcy. That is exactly why I do it. I read that years ago when I wanted to lose weight and that has worked VERY well for me for over 5 years now. I have a lot of self discipline so going crazy with cheat days isn't really an issue for me. Plus on those days I usually allow myself a can of Coke or maybe a Starbucks, something I wouldn't normally do every day. So it works for me:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sounds like your "cheat" days are very mild, . Most people who do cheat days throw out all the ideals of sensible eating and portion control, going back to habits they'd really like to break over all when you think about it. I do like you do. Some days, not planned as "cheat days" but just because I'm feeling like I want something more that day, I allow myself more not so helpful treats than usual but I'm very aware of what I'm doing, approximately how much I'm consuming (because I'm paying attention but not being my usual anal about it) and what it is probably costing me in terms of points and then I watch things more closely the rest of the week. That's more like controlled "splurging" than the kind of cheat days that usually cost a lot of people a lot of progress. I don't see anything wrong with that as long as you're being more conscientious most of the rest of the time, which you obviously are. It takes a lot of self-discipline and a lot of dedication to your goals (health, weight loss or maintenance) to keep that mostly under control and a great many people with weight issues simply cannot do it without tons of practice (like 's awesome post pointed out). Re: - DH's diets! Yes Darcy. That is exactly why I do it. I read that years ago when I wanted to lose weight and that has worked VERY well for me for over 5 years now. I have a lot of self discipline so going crazy with cheat days isn't really an issue for me. Plus on those days I usually allow myself a can of Coke or maybe a Starbucks, something I wouldn't normally do every day. So it works for me:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I think that's probably a big part of it. I've noticed men do eat when they're bored but not so much because they're emotional. Re: - DH's diets! Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I think that's probably a big part of it. I've noticed men do eat when they're bored but not so much because they're emotional. Re: - DH's diets! Donna- Yes that is exactly what mine has done in the past too. Kind of followed a fad diet of some sort. Now he is doing the same thing as yours. Eating everything but in moderation. He was at 283 when he started and is now in the high 240's. He is thrilled and HE is having fun shopping:-) It is really cute, and I can tell he feels really good about it. The best thing is his blood pressure has gone down. I am glad it is working so well for both of them this time:-) Hot Deals at Dell on Popular Laptops perfect for Back to School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Controlled splurging:-) I like that. That says it well! A lot of times I will still write my food down during those days, just so I can keep track of the extras. The only time I completely abandon my good eating plan is around Christmas. I LOVE to bake and am definitely going to eat it.:-) So what I do then is really ramp up my workouts, put the food diary away for a week or so and have fun. After eating all that rich stuff for that amount of time, my body is REALLY ready for the good stuff again. I don't even have to try to get back to it. I think our bodies really do get used the new habits/lifestyles and it feels better to us when we eat that way. After the holidays are over I don't really care if I see a cookie again for a few months:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Controlled splurging:-) I like that. That says it well! A lot of times I will still write my food down during those days, just so I can keep track of the extras. The only time I completely abandon my good eating plan is around Christmas. I LOVE to bake and am definitely going to eat it.:-) So what I do then is really ramp up my workouts, put the food diary away for a week or so and have fun. After eating all that rich stuff for that amount of time, my body is REALLY ready for the good stuff again. I don't even have to try to get back to it. I think our bodies really do get used the new habits/lifestyles and it feels better to us when we eat that way. After the holidays are over I don't really care if I see a cookie again for a few months:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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