Girl Drama + Weight Loss

[cuthroat]

There's tuna, salmon, and an occasional steak too! Don't bash it till you try it... (ok it does suck at first, but you get used to it)

As for your crush, if you want him, just send body language messages, like being near him occasionally, smiling lightly when he notices you, stuff like that, but don't ALWAYS be near him, and do this to other guys too... crushes are overrated, why is one guy the object of your attention? Don't put all your eggs in one basket (haha, quite literally )

read the original post D-bag...this isn't hard people piss me off. She is a girl who girl's...and now you have scared her away because you are a douche.

 

[Hellawulf]

read the original post D-bag...this isn't hard people piss me off. She is a girl who girl's...and now you have scared her away because you are a douche.

Yo! Queer bait! I did read the original post, and just went back and reread it twice just to be sure, maybe she does like girls, but I don't see that in the orignal post... so fuck you! (sorry to flame on your thread sweetie!)

 

[JDid23]

Haha, no worries to Jdid and the rest of you. I am glad to get your advice, (Partially why I came) and I like the above idea, but a lot of my girl friends are really getting into the "Now Eat This! Diet" by Rocco Dispirito. We've been watching his show pretty religiously and that reminds me its on at 10 tonight on bravo, I need to Tivo it. Would you guys mind taking a look at it and doing some research to see if is a good solution to go with? Just eating dry baked chicken all day every day seems like it will be hard to stomache after the 2nd day... it seems like it would get really repetitive and boring...

Let me know guys!
Thanks for chiming in!

i just googled him and he seems to be pretty well-known. However, i couldn't find his diet plan so i can't comment on that. I'm sure he has some good advice and is at least somewhat reputable if he has a television show. Having said that, i wouldn't spend money on the book when we can help you construct a diet and help you follow it here/give you advice based on your results. If you really want to do the diet with some of your friends, then by all means go for it since they will help to keep you motivated. What does his diet entail? Also, most diets do get boring and repetitive, but people must make sacrifices in order to make gains in many aspects in life. Also, you don't have to have the same meals every day. For example, instead of eating dry baked chicken everyday, you can eat salmon or tilapia or tuna... instead of eating brown rice all the time, have some sweet potatoes.... you can definitely mix it up, those are just 2 examples.

 

[trex74]

Ugh, I give up, the other day I hit a wall with a good friend of mine. We decided to throw a 4th of July party and invite our crushes to a picnic. Everything was going fine until she suggested we go swimming at the lake… I could have killed her! She knows I am self-conscious, and of course she’s perfect in every way… but I talked with my mom and she said I can’t blame her, so I’ve decided to go for it and tackle my over-weight issues head on, its no one else’s problem but mine alone! I have to do it. I have started watching the new Rocco Dispirito show on Bravo recently and have heard that he is going to start walking us through a new healthy diet that will help out.With his Watch and Win contest, its given me some incentive but, tonight he’s bringing on some fitness experts… has anyone heard of them? Joe Dowdell and Betty Wong? Let me know!

The funny thing is your friend is probably self conscious too in some way. Everyone is sometimes, so don't compare yourself to her. Don't ever compare yourself to anyone.
It sounds like you have a good attitude towards starting off on a fitness program, and so i'll just say this: whatever you decide to do, stick with it. Keep it simple, and don't give up. It does not have to get complicated.

1) Get moving and sweaty every day for at least 30 minutes. Walk, run, swim, bike, skip etc. At least 4 of those days should be hard, and leave you feeling like you couldn't do anymore.
In addition, lift weights 2-4 times a week.
2) No more sweets, chips, candy, cake or junk food. No soda pop. Drink water.
3) Whatever you're used to eating normally, eat half. Eat more protein in general. Unlimited vegetables.
4) Get lots of sleep, you'll need it

 

[bren565]

Ugh, I give up, the other day I hit a wall with a good friend of mine. We decided to throw a 4th of July party and invite our crushes to a picnic. Everything was going fine until she suggested we go swimming at the lake… I could have killed her! She knows I am self-conscious, and of course she’s perfect in every way… but I talked with my mom and she said I can’t blame her, so I’ve decided to go for it and tackle my over-weight issues head on, its no one else’s problem but mine alone! I have to do it. I have started watching the new Rocco Dispirito show on Bravo recently and have heard that he is going to start walking us through a new healthy diet that will help out.With his Watch and Win contest, its given me some incentive but, tonight he’s bringing on some fitness experts… has anyone heard of them? Joe Dowdell and Betty Wong? Let me know!

pics or your gorgeous.....

i have heard SO MANY girls say this. its really desensitizing me.

 

[bren565]

im starting a diet myself and im telling you KEEP MOTIVATED, if you really want good advice 1 in ur the right place 2 u have already got what i was going to say, about lean meats, veggies etc, water.. w.e all great info

but for the relationship advice, right now i have 2 girls on the go... frankly, if u make this guy the object of ur attention and u dont have any other guy lying around.. in the begining stages
mention other men (a few 1-2 ) as competition playfully... i had this done to me the other day, and its a great OPENING for the guy to brag about himself, and for u to playfully say 'maybe.' or your right ' you are cuter than him but..... ' this adds some doubt, and some easy flirting.

second of all, if you think he likes him.. maybe its just me but im TELLING YOU. add some assertiveness or aggression i have gotten sick and tired of chasing, if u chase back at LEAST alittle, i swear to u.. he will like it, what guy doesnt like feeling cute/wanted once in a while? i mean hell lets appeal to mens laziness... girls coming after us? WOW SWEET!

also if you can spend time alone, and get to know him, that will help, and your attention to your body.. he will lie, but it will arouse him.. my ex would go to the gym with me and some times i would watch her sweat, stretch, lift weights, and try her hardest, she was playful sometimes and talked more than she worked, but she made me feel like an expert at everything, and she also looked attractive because she cared about her body, and did something about it, also take a shot at his manhood if he doesnt hit the weights that often

also: playful always wins with flirting,

wow sorry longwinded, but good luck!

 

[stevesmi]

i'm gifting you a plat fashionista, also check out the women's section and check out the diet section

I endorse what bloke recommended, I also let myself go in my early 20's and then lost 35 pounds in like 5 weeks using a similar diet he listed. lots of fresh fruit, veggies, nuts... and no dairy, processed, pasta's, fats, sugars.

 

[Fashionista]

Awesome, thanks Stevesmi!
as for everyone else, it all sounds like good information. I am going to start posting my daily intake for critique (SO NERVOUS!!!) but I am still going to watch the Rocco Show, partly because I want to win the Watch and Win Contest... and beat my friends If any of you guys want to chime in after watching we can maybe answer the questions together... last night the answers I came up with were:

What is the name of the book that Chef Rocco wrote and gave out to his guests?
Answer: Now Eat This! Diet

How many calories are the chefs allotted per dish?
Answer: 350 Calories

What 4 dishes does Jeffrey Ross ask the competing chefs to make?
Answer: Chicken Salad, Pot Roast, Matzah Brei, Cheesecake

And, since today is my first day--- this is what I've had thus far.
1 Arizona Sweet Tea (Just about the only thing I'll drink besides lemonade and water)
1 regular plain bagel with cream cheese
4 cubes of water melon
---I usually bring healthy start chicken and rice pre-packed snacks you can buy...

Also, just so others know, I have recently moved and am working two jobs back to back and have long commutes thrown in there as well so I get little "Me" time to go shopping for good food, However this weekend I'd like to go and buy a bunch of crap in bulk. Could some of you make some suggestions of what to buy? I can maybe hit up a whole foods, Trader Joes, or maybe some local convenient stores or a local deli... the last two are the closest and most easiest to get too.

 

[stevesmi]

^^^Arizona sweet tea is full of sugar. it has high fructose corn syrup. please read ingredients before you buy anything in the future. if it has hydrogenated oils, soybean oil, corn syrup then stay away!! in fact let me simplify things for you...

you need to drink just water!! and a lot of it.. the more you drink the better

get rid of the bagel and cream cheese.

this is what you should eat for breakfast

FRUIT, veggies and water.

lunch... fruit, veggies, water, maybe a baked chicken breast DRY

dinner... veggies lots of them and water.

in between snacks veggies, fruit, water.

drink half gallon a day of water atleast. its a lot for a girl but you can do it.

this is a classic catabolic diet that I have recommended over the years to many people.. it will work for anybody.

 

[ExtraMile]

this is what you should eat for breakfast

FRUIT, veggies and water.

lunch... fruit, veggies, water, maybe a baked chicken breast DRY

dinner... veggies lots of them and water.

in between snacks veggies, fruit, water.

drink half gallon a day of water atleast. its a lot for a girl but you can do it.

this is a classic catabolic diet that I have recommended over the years to many people.. it will work for anybody.

what the hell? what do yuo really expect to happen if you tell someone to eat fruit veg and water every day all day?

1. they will hate it within a few days and go find the latest fad diet that allows them to eat real food

2. they will spend all day craving real food

3. they will lack energy all day

no disrespect but I disagree

also why would you recomend a catabolic diet? catabolic = muscle wasting... the less muscle someone has the slower their metabolism. With a higher metabolism she could eat more making the diet less grueling...

I dont really get the idea behind your advice here, I would be interested to hear the reason behind it all...