Quick tips to aid weight loss

[Big Jo]

I'm a few pounds heavier than I'd like to be, so I'm looking to drop about 5-8 lbs and keep it off.

Does anyone have any quick tips and pointers regarding diet/ lifestyle/ excercise? I'm open to anything.

I've already cut soda consumption drastically and noticed I'm a few pounds lighter.

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[WhiteMale]

I've never had this problem, but I'd say drugs are the answer. Ephedrine, that sort of thing, I've found it impossible to gain weight when I take any sort of stimulant.

[Big Jo]

I've never had this problem, but I'd say drugs are the answer. Ephedrine, that sort of thing, I've found it impossible to gain weight when I take any sort of stimulant.

Not for me.... Definitely not for me (related to past experiences).

I'd be open to taking a natural supplement though.

[Diggy_Dat_Niggy]

Not for me.... Definitely not for me (related to past experiences).
I'd be open to taking a natural supplement though.

Cut your sodium back, eat complex carbs rather than simple ones. Try to eat as clean as you can, do cardio and lift weights intensly.

Whats your diet/food intake looking like. Mines been shytty since Im just enjoying the holidays.

[Big Jo]

Whats your diet/food intake looking like. Mines been shytty since Im just enjoying the holidays.

Truthfully my diet is shameful. Tons of fast food, though I've cut back on soda. Lots of snack, lots of crap.

My dinners are usually healthy but I tend to eat lunch out a few times a week. Lots of cheeses and relatively fatty stuff, not enough fruits and vegetables (I'll be the first to admit this). Drinks are mostly juices and flavored waters. To my credit, I don't consume much beer... just a few drinks socially on the weekends. For what it's worth, I take cod liver oil and Vitamin C.

After the holidays, as in next week, I'm gonna try to completely restructure my diet. Any suggestions?

[Diggy_Dat_Niggy]

Truthfully my diet is shameful. Tons of fast food, though I've cut back on soda. Lots of snack, lots of crap.
My dinners are usually healthy but I tend to eat lunch out a few times a week. Lots of cheeses and relatively fatty stuff, not enough fruits and vegetables (I'll be the first to admit this). Drinks are mostly juices and flavored waters. To my credit, I don't consume much beer... just a few drinks socially on the weekends. For what it's worth, I take cod liver oil and Vitamin C.
After the holidays, as in next week, I'm gonna try to completely restructure my diet. Any suggestions?

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[Big Jo]

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[scnegro]

No fast food....fruit for breakfast, small lunchs, healthy dinner...drink lots of water and run some miles(at least 2) outside in the elements... for 2 weeks you will drop at least 10 pounds

[Koolest]

No fast food....fruit for breakfast doesn't fill u up, small lunchs, you stay hungry, healthy dinner...drink lots of water and run some miles(at least 2) outside in the elements... for 2 weeks you will drop at least 10 pounds

[Aje]

run to work, hunt for your food, only drink river water...

...you'll be brolic in 2 months

[Big Jo]

No fast food....fruit for breakfast, small lunchs, healthy dinner...drink lots of water and run some miles(at least 2) outside in the elements... for 2 weeks you will drop at least 10 pounds

damn, good advice. i'm trying to get back on the court too, i lose so much weight playing ball, it's the form of excercise i enjoy most