Big-bellied guy looking for help!

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Firstly, recognize that this is going to be a slow, gradual process. Secondly, the fat on your belly might reduce at the same pace as the rest of the fat on your body, but it will still be the last to go because that's where you have more of it to start.

My best advice would be to continue the moderate exercise but go and see a doctor who specializes in diet and nutrition. Your primary care physician should be able to refer you. It's amazing how consulting a qualified medical nutritionist can change your physical wellbeing, and it will be medically safe as well.
 
Congrats, John. Keep it up! Thin to win.

I have been on a weight loss drive myself. Few things:

-Portion control: this is a big thing if you do business travel like me and eat in restaurants. Restaurant portions are now averaging four standard servings. Pasta dishes are even worse. A proper portion of meat is about the size of a deck of cards.

-Certain foods are just killer. Processed foods are horrific. Instant potatoes are super calorie dense. Potatoes in general are something to avoid. Ice cream is another diet buster.

-Exercise: hit the gym, dude. So you think people will notice that you're the fat dude on the elliptical? So what? They'll be thinking, "Hey at least one of the fatties is trying to slim down. Good for him."
 
stop using artificial sweetener... i did this and my appetite decreased A LOT... look at the people drinking diet coke... it doesn't seem to work does it? if you drink soda... stopping the soda all together will help a LOT..
 
only suggestion I have is to work on your core muscle development. Focus on you back especially your lower back and sides of the torso. You have more muscle on the sides and back, which is why your belly gets most of the fat.

I know its difficult, but continue the workouts...they will pay off in the long run.
 
Did you got to a doc, visit a gym. congrats on the progress so far...just wondering how the support system is in place to help you. regards
 
When i was 38 my gut was large enough so I had a hard time seeming my cock. At which i decided to join a gym. From then on I work out at least 3 times a week with a cardio workout of between 30 - 45 minutes and then at least an hour on the weights. Thjat was over 20 years ago. today my muscle tone is good and I can see my ab muscles.

However, between that time and now I discovered I had low testosterone and went on a testosterone replacement treatment which has helped maintain my muscle tone and lack of a gut.

What guys don't realize is that as they get older some do have testosterone problems and need the therapy.

So, after the doc checks you out for physical activity, ask him/her to check you testosterone levels to see if they are in the normal range for your age.

Finally, you have to watch what you eat and your nutrition because it is easy to put on what you loose because of poor eating and jutrition habits. So you might alsownat to visit a nutritionist to help you with this.
 
Beware low-fat milk!

XD

No need to demoralize yourself.


(Full Cream milk doesn't have much fat either, possibly less sugar, and is generally healthy stuff, as well as tasty. I like the Organic ones here most.)


I used to have meaning behind the exercise I did. Even called it training. For now it's only exercise again, but I have many cool toys to play with. I think it helps if it's something enjoyable, and perhaps purposeful.
 
Thanks for all the advice guys.

Have been doing home exercises - bought Matt Roberts' Fitness for Life manual - it has some good sections on the abs and also useful nutritional tips. Also have a good friend who is a dietician.

Day to day, trying to walk around as much as possible - going uphill and climbing a lot of stairs can be a struggle, but pushing myself to do that bit more. Running is difficult for obvious reasons.

Fortunately, at the moment, my blood sugar levels and blood pressure are within the normal range - last visit to doc was during July. According to him I'm a 160 pounds guy with a 70 pounds belly (interesting observation, cheers for that doc), but he also told me that unless I act now, I run a significant risk of developing knee problems and diabetes.

John
 
I have found Mens Health online has some good basic info- they also have discussion area for asking around- so really solid basic info on fitness, eating, etc... and its free.
 
Just a quick update guys. Now 220lbs, and measurements are hips 37.5 inches, gut 47 inches. A struggle, but am getting there. :smile:

Happy 2010 to all.
 
Walking - lots of it. Sometimes up to 5 miles a day. I no longer have a car, so it's the occasional bus, train or taxi. My legs are in good shape as it's just a belly I'm carrying and although I still get out of breath when climbing hills, I'm definitely feeling the overall benefit. 2 inches from my waistline is excellent. I'm sleeping much better too.
 
Good job John. That's all it takes really. Instead of putting on a pound or two a year as you age like most people do, take off a pound or two a year and there'll be nothing left of you by 75! :smile2:
 
Zakia, I beg to differ. The main difference between you and johnboy is age. Metabolism is considerably higher at 15 than it is at 43.

The best way to be healthy, which includes losing weight if you need to, is by eating healthy, exercise and being consistent. When you are of the age where metabolism slows, you need to increase it. The two simplest ways are exercise and the way you eat. It is suggested that instead of skipping meals or eating early in the day, you eat every 2 hours through the day, small meals, or snacks. In this way, your body doesn't go into starvation mode and keeps burning calories consistently.

Exercise is similar. It burns calories with activity. Instead of one or two days of intense weightlifting per week, johnboy's walking is the better idea. I would also humbly suggest 2 or 3 days a week of weight training to be added to his regimen.

Everyone knows the right things to eat and the wrong things. It's hard in this day to escape that knowledge. It's easy to ignore it. As someone said, it's a case of more out than in. More calories used than eaten. Calories are used when your body burns energy. Obviously exercise does this, but so does eating. Apples and celery, the two I know for sure of, cause your body to use more calories digesting them than they actually contain. Good snacks. Even with peanut butter (good protein that keeps you feeling fuller, longer.)

Personally, I am just awful if I don't have 8 hours of sleep. Can't sleep past 8 hours, but if you tried to make me sleep max 7 hours a night, you'd best stay a distance from me. here is an article on sleep that covers all ages.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/23/health/23brod.html?_r=1&pagewanted=2&ref=science

I wasn't as bad as you Zakia when I was younger, but I did eat damned well what I wanted and was skinny. Not just normal sized, but skinny. Then I hit age 25 and it went downhill from there. Don't get into bad health habits when you are 15 because it will bite you in the ass later.
 
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