WEIGHT LOSS + the challenge

[another grub]

rice crackers / cheese
smoothie

[Spargo]

SNACKS
There are a couple of snacky times of the day
Mid to late morning and late afternoon

What is the game plan ?
How do you obstain?
What snacks do you have ?
What activity or mindset can be used to counteract hunger pangs ?

I drink plenty of plain mineral water, bananas, high protein yoghurt (YoPro).

[Corona Man]

I've been back on the weight loss kick for about 5/6 weeks now.

Getting some results.

Reduced Alcohol intake. I don't like it much, but my weight gain over the past 5 years, has been more about what I drink, than what I eat. I have switched to low cal beers. Can't hurt.

Portion control. Mrs C is on board too. Think it took her a few weeks to start cooking less.

Increased exercise. Gym sessions up from 1 time a week to 3 times. Heading back to Park run this Sat (now that old farts cricket is done) will walk/jog the 5 ks, then head to gym.

Down 4.5 kg's in that time.

The aim is to get back under 100KG. Just 9 more "KG Cunningham's" to go. Looking forward to fitting into some shirts that I have not worn in a few years time..... The buttons were under more pressure than Ken Hinkley!

[Booney]

We have these for dinner a few nights a week, a lunch or two during the week too.

https://www.corepowerfoods.com/pages/we ... QUQAvD_BwE

$165 / 24 meals = $6.87 per meal.

They're pre cooked frozen meals so they are what they are, but they're high in protein, low in fat and most of the stir fry versions I add an egg on top with some soy or sweet chilli.

[mal]

https://www.rivers.com.au/rivers-clearance

BIG clearances up to 75% off
I wont be going
Why buy clothes that fit now, that wont in a few months

[mal]

Anyone have any success with Protein Powders instead of snacking or used as meal replacements ?

[another grub]

no, but do with beer

[Booney]

Pushed it on the treadmill this morning.

3kms @ 5.5km/h. I did 500m @ 6° incline then 500m @ 9° incline and at the end of each km after the 9° incline heart rate was around 155bpm.

Kept the the heart rate above 130 bpm for nearly 30 minutes.

[RustyCage]

Joined Revo Fitness during the week. Huge gym, enjoying it so far. No waiting for machines, comfortable environment. Learning to swim too, so finding some new ways to increase my activity

[Lightning McQueen]

Anyone have any success with Protein Powders instead of snacking or used as meal replacements ?

I've found that they work, I use about 1/3 skim milk 2/3 water.

[whufc]

Anyone have any success with Protein Powders instead of snacking or used as meal replacements ?

I have a protein shake as a mid afternoon snack between lunch and dinner. Generally, have it with water which keeps it around 100-150 calorie snack.

It's enough to get me through 3 o'clockitis.

In saying that its not exactly the cheapest snack to have so for some financially its a barrier.

I love protein shakes / bars as a supplement but can accept that long term education and good eating habits is still required.

The question i ask people is 'will you be a 60-year-old having a protein drink for dinner each night'. For most people the answer is no they will want to enjoy foods.

[Booney]

If I'm replacing a meal with a shake it's breakfast. Good for water intake ( around 500ml ) and there's no way in hell I'm having one for dinner.

[whufc]

If I'm replacing a meal with a shake it's breakfast. Good for water intake ( around 500ml ) and there's no way in hell I'm having one for dinner.

Yeah agree, if i was to meal replace then 100% breakfast is the one to go.

As it stands right now on a weekend though im happy to have a slightly later breakfast.....9am, something a bit calorie heavier eg toast with eggs, avocado, tomato alongside an instant coffee and that tends to get me through easily to 12:30pm-1pm and then opt for a slightly lesser lunch eg, protein bar, bit of fruit, tuna & salad / crackers.

Then for dinner we have been trying to stay away from carb heavy dinners, not because 'carbs are the devil' but as a general consensus carb heavy foods tend to also be calorie heavy eg pastas' / rice. Example being one cup of white rice is roughly 200-250 calories. Now being a big dinner eater that doesn't go very far for me haha. Instead, i could have an entire 270g bag of Woolworths salad for that amount of calories. so at the moment eating lots of meat and salad/veg dinners.

All in moderation though and if i know I've got a good hit of tennis on a Saturday I'm not as fussed about my calorie intake.

We got sucked in the trap of eating pasta rice dishes pretty much most nights due to the convenience to cook / make in bulk alongside affordability. What we realised pretty quick is that it wasn't great for the waste line and more importantly not a whole lot of nutrition for the 6-year-old. Our little one could eat ravioli every night of the week if offered.

[mal]

Which Protein shakes are best to use ?

[Brodlach]

FFS Mal

[mal]

Thats sake not shake

[whufc]

Which Protein shakes are best to use ?

Personal discretion. Look for a whey protein and then depending on your goals whether you get a low carb/calorie one or a bulk one etc etc.

Then it just comes down to flavour.

Generally buying online will be your cheapest bet but plenty of supplement stores around at the moment and often they will let you taste test etc. Even woolies sells some.

Don't overthink the different brands however, if you were an elite athlete and had to worry about WADA etc i would go with Bulk Nutrients as its HASTA approved. I am not an elite athlete but have shared protein powders with mates who do need to worry about that so have always used bulk nutrients. Thats not to say it's the best or whatever.

[Booney]

There's two discussions here, one is meal replacement and one is protein / supplement based.

One replaces a meal, one supplements a meal ( in brief ).

[mal]

https://www.coles.com.au/product/coles- ... 5812794039!

Whey protein
I use this one as it was recommended
But only a dash with water and berries as a afternoon snack if peckish

[Kahuna]

IMG_0075.jpeg (153.19 KiB) Viewed 4502 times