Diets

meatmadpat · 17 Jul 2003, 16:17

I thought I'd share with you all how fantastic I'm doing with my diet, I've lost 34lbs in the last 6 weeks!

Yes I did say 34lbs! The diet is very strict ,the only food I have to eat are 3 foodpacks a day similar to slimfast Ido not have any normal food at all. Ialso have to drink 4 litres of water minimum a day.It might sound like torture to most people and at first Idid find it tough

but the results are amazing. I now am really motivated and hope by the time I see Meat in November at Sheffield I will have lost between 5 and 6 stone. The only problem I will have is my t- shirt from the Leeds concert at Milleniun Square is xtra large

Anyone know where Ican get a new t-shirt instead of waiting until November ?

Louise · 17 Jul 2003, 16:21

congratulations on the weight loss

I couldn't get through one single day without chocolate! Well done.

heat · 17 Jul 2003, 16:36

Thats fantastic, Pat

Really proud of you hun

original sin · 17 Jul 2003, 17:16

wow well done!!!! I am very impressed what is it called?

dottie · 17 Jul 2003, 17:37

God that is fantastic - all praise to you for sticking with it Pat

CarolM · 17 Jul 2003, 20:57

my clothes i now fit in are a size 16

,anyone got any good ideas how i can shed a few stone please ,and ill keep you all up to date on my progress.

.Well done pat.

Chris · 17 Jul 2003, 21:02

Well, I will be the first bloke to psot on here. I keep intending to start on a diet (I am the ideal weight for my height providing I either diet or grow another 4 feet!!)

It will be quite difficult as I am a little bit of a chocoholic and ahve to spend all day staring at a display of chocolate that is 9 foot square!!

However am starting a little at a time, no longer having a buttie for brekkie am now on cereal.

Will keep you posted

evil nickname · 17 Jul 2003, 22:02

Chris,

If I lose a couple of decimeters, my weight would be ideal too...

William

(oh: hooray for the SI!)

Terri · 17 Jul 2003, 23:32

Wow!
Well done Pat, good going!!!!!!

Asha · 19 Jul 2003, 01:10

Owk, that's like WOOHH.

34 pounds in 6 weeks....

A Question: how many pounds in stone?? C, I'm Dutch, i work in Kilograms, so how many Kilograms in a Stone.

Asha

Cathie · 19 Jul 2003, 01:24

Wow, well done Pat! Good for you for sticking with it.
I couldn't do it as I am a certified chocoholic.
As for Chris, you keep at it and stop staring at chocolate bars, give them to me instead, I'll protect you from the calories by eating them, i will sacrifice my "diet" to help you.
Well done again.

Em · 19 Jul 2003, 16:17

Well done Pat. I've recently lost 1.5 stone but that took me 3 months. Admire how well you've stuck to your diet.

I'm a recovering chocoholic...... couldn't cope in your line of work Chris

Asha 1kilogram is about 2.2 pounds
so thats about 6.4 kilograms in a stone.

CarolM · 19 Jul 2003, 21:20

wanna start my diet asap, any suggestions of what foods to eat please .Any suggestions will be appreciated thanx.

meatmadpat · 19 Jul 2003, 21:59

Hi Mrs Mouse, the best diet I have been on before this strict one I'm on now was a low fat one. You cannot eat anything which has more than 5 grams of fat per 100grams. Everything you buy these days has this info on it, the only other thing is you have to really restrict your alcohol intake

Hope this helps,Meatmadpat.

Asha · 20 Jul 2003, 01:21

Thx Em, for the explanation

Asha

CarolM · 20 Jul 2003, 02:31

hi meatmadpat, thanx will do that diet, :) pity about the alcohol intake though .

But hey i can do it mate.

Best wishes ,and thanx again .Carolxxxx

Tim · 21 Jul 2003, 01:16

Great Job!!!

But what means lbs??? how much KG is that (kg means Kilo Grams)

meatfan · 21 Jul 2003, 01:35

Hey Meatmadpat, can I buy your t-shirt???

I was at Leeds also - 2nd standing row from front! It was half way through our holiday, we had to travel from Scarborough, done a lot of walking looking for fossils, and our feet were KILLING us!

Heather.

Chris · 21 Jul 2003, 01:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

Great Job!!!

But what means lbs??? how much KG is that (kg means Kilo Grams)

lb means pounds as in Stones, Pounds and ounces.

2.2 pounds = 1 Kilogram

16 ounces = 1 pound
16 pounds = 1 stone

Tim · 21 Jul 2003, 01:40

Thank you Chris. But still why in stones??? That's very old. Strange way....

meatfan · 21 Jul 2003, 01:54

For those asking:

1) There are 2.2 lbs to a kilogram.

2) An easier way to loose weight than fat or calorie counting is to restrict carbohydrates - sweets, potatoes, pasta, bread, cake ect. I know there is massive controvosy over the Atkins diet, and I am NOT on the Atkins diet, but close. I read a book by Dr Rachel Heller, she was very overweight and looked at what was happening at CELL LEVEL.

Here is the science in simple terms:

Carbohydrate turns to Glycogen in the body, under the influence of Insulin. Excess Glycogen is stored as Adipose tissue in the fat cells. Insulin is needed to "open" the cell gateways to allow the Glycogen in. No carbs = no Insulin!

The Atkins diet was devised by a cardiologist who got all the "no hope" patients - he put them on low carb diets, and they lived. Their Tryglyseride and other bad (forgot its name) substance also went down. The BBC recently did a 6 month trial, with the same results - which they did not expect, as if you eat less carbs you are eatin MORE protein (cheese, meats, eggs) and more fat (butter, cream, cheese, oils).

The rules:

Eat protein and fat ONLY for breakfast (if you have it) and lunch.

Eat carbs ONCE per day only as part of a "balanced" meal. The meal must be eaten within an hour, no restriction on amount within reason! The reason for this is to control the release of Insulin.

You get one rush around 1.25 hour after eating - enough to deal with the meal. Carry on eating, and you get a second rush which is bigger, half an hour later.

Does it work?

YES! I am 56 and have had a weight problem all my life since I was 16! Have lost a stone with this since February. Never been hungry, and manage the eating regime about 4 days a week as we are so busy all the time and sometimes I just have to eat a sandwich.

The book is excellent and easy to understand - need help send private message - hope this helps someone - it has me!

Heather.

meatmadpat · 22 Jul 2003, 00:17

Another 3 pounds this week

That brings my total so far to 37pounds.Just like to say thankyou for all the congrats and words of encouragement.

meatmadpat · 29 Jul 2003, 00:14

Today I am pleased to tell everyone I have lost 42lbs = 3 stone, this has taken 8 weeks. Although I'm really pleased I still have a long way to go,I'm aiming to loose the same again if not more. Will keep you all informed

sherrie87 · 29 Jul 2003, 06:16

Pat,

That is truly outstanding! Good work! I have been doing Weight Watchers for a good while, and I have lost 30 pounds or so (about two stone). However, I just got back yesterday from vacation in my birth city, and I have been fed by my two 80 year old plus grandmothers for the last month- I am afraid to step on the scale! I have plenty more to lose, lets just say that I weigh less than the "thin" Meat Loaf, but considerably more than Patti Russo! (More like a Patti and a half, I fear!)

I will be getting back on track on Wednesday, hopefully to lose a stone or two more. You keep it up, Meat (both the man and his music) can be some excellent motivation!

Sherrie

meatmadpat · 28 Aug 2003, 11:05

I remember starting this topic a while back and some people were quite interested.Here is my update, I,m into my 13th week on the diet and my weight loss so far is 4stone 3lbs -59pounds of FAT has gone

Ifeel so much healthier, I need new clothes and I,m really looking forward to seeing Meat twice in November at Sheffield wearing some slim jeans and not having to look at the xl concert t-shirt wondering if it will fit

17 Jul 2003, 16:17	#1
meatmadpat Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire UK Posts: 74	Diets I thought I'd share with you all how fantastic I'm doing with my diet, I've lost 34lbs in the last 6 weeks! Yes I did say 34lbs! The diet is very strict ,the only food I have to eat are 3 foodpacks a day similar to slimfast Ido not have any normal food at all. Ialso have to drink 4 litres of water minimum a day.It might sound like torture to most people and at first Idid find it tough but the results are amazing. I now am really motivated and hope by the time I see Meat in November at Sheffield I will have lost between 5 and 6 stone. The only problem I will have is my t- shirt from the Leeds concert at Milleniun Square is xtra large Anyone know where Ican get a new t-shirt instead of waiting until November ?

19 Jul 2003, 21:59	#14
meatmadpat Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire UK Posts: 74	Diets Hi Mrs Mouse, the best diet I have been on before this strict one I'm on now was a low fat one. You cannot eat anything which has more than 5 grams of fat per 100grams. Everything you buy these days has this info on it, the only other thing is you have to really restrict your alcohol intake Hope this helps,Meatmadpat.

29 Jul 2003, 00:14	#23
meatmadpat Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire UK Posts: 74	3 STONE ! Today I am pleased to tell everyone I have lost 42lbs = 3 stone, this has taken 8 weeks. Although I'm really pleased I still have a long way to go,I'm aiming to loose the same again if not more. Will keep you all informed

17 Jul 2003, 16:21	#2
Louise Super Loafer Join Date: 23.04.2003 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 235	congratulations on the weight loss I couldn't get through one single day without chocolate! Well done.

17 Jul 2003, 16:36	#3
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Thats fantastic, Pat Really proud of you hun

17 Jul 2003, 17:16	#4
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	wow well done!!!! I am very impressed what is it called?

17 Jul 2003, 17:37	#5
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	God that is fantastic - all praise to you for sticking with it Pat

17 Jul 2003, 20:57	#6
CarolM Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2003 Location: Near The End Of The Line Posts: 1,498	my clothes i now fit in are a size 16 ,anyone got any good ideas how i can shed a few stone please ,and ill keep you all up to date on my progress. .Well done pat.

17 Jul 2003, 21:02	#7
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	Well, I will be the first bloke to psot on here. I keep intending to start on a diet (I am the ideal weight for my height providing I either diet or grow another 4 feet!!) It will be quite difficult as I am a little bit of a chocoholic and ahve to spend all day staring at a display of chocolate that is 9 foot square!! However am starting a little at a time, no longer having a buttie for brekkie am now on cereal. Will keep you posted

17 Jul 2003, 22:02	#8
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	Chris, If I lose a couple of decimeters, my weight would be ideal too... William (oh: hooray for the SI!)

17 Jul 2003, 23:32	#9
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	Wow! Well done Pat, good going!!!!!!

19 Jul 2003, 01:10	#10
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Owk, that's like WOOHH. 34 pounds in 6 weeks.... A Question: how many pounds in stone?? C, I'm Dutch, i work in Kilograms, so how many Kilograms in a Stone. Asha

19 Jul 2003, 01:24	#11
Cathie Sweet But Sadistic Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Lincolnshire/Essex depending on the time of year! Posts: 4,098	Wow, well done Pat! Good for you for sticking with it. I couldn't do it as I am a certified chocoholic. As for Chris, you keep at it and stop staring at chocolate bars, give them to me instead, I'll protect you from the calories by eating them, i will sacrifice my "diet" to help you. Well done again.

19 Jul 2003, 16:17	#12
Em Super Loafer Join Date: 08.07.2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 495	Well done Pat. I've recently lost 1.5 stone but that took me 3 months. Admire how well you've stuck to your diet. I'm a recovering chocoholic...... couldn't cope in your line of work Chris Asha 1kilogram is about 2.2 pounds so thats about 6.4 kilograms in a stone.

19 Jul 2003, 21:20	#13
CarolM Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2003 Location: Near The End Of The Line Posts: 1,498	wanna start my diet asap, any suggestions of what foods to eat please .Any suggestions will be appreciated thanx.

20 Jul 2003, 01:21	#15
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Thx Em, for the explanation Asha

20 Jul 2003, 02:31	#16
CarolM Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2003 Location: Near The End Of The Line Posts: 1,498	hi meatmadpat, thanx will do that diet, :) pity about the alcohol intake though . But hey i can do it mate. Best wishes ,and thanx again .Carolxxxx

21 Jul 2003, 01:16	#17
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	Great Job!!! But what means lbs??? how much KG is that (kg means Kilo Grams)

21 Jul 2003, 01:35	#18
meatfan Super Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Posts: 251	Hey Meatmadpat, can I buy your t-shirt??? I was at Leeds also - 2nd standing row from front! It was half way through our holiday, we had to travel from Scarborough, done a lot of walking looking for fossils, and our feet were KILLING us! Heather.

21 Jul 2003, 01:40	#20
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	Thank you Chris. But still why in stones??? That's very old. Strange way....

21 Jul 2003, 01:54	#21
meatfan Super Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Posts: 251	For those asking: 1) There are 2.2 lbs to a kilogram. 2) An easier way to loose weight than fat or calorie counting is to restrict carbohydrates - sweets, potatoes, pasta, bread, cake ect. I know there is massive controvosy over the Atkins diet, and I am NOT on the Atkins diet, but close. I read a book by Dr Rachel Heller, she was very overweight and looked at what was happening at CELL LEVEL. Here is the science in simple terms: Carbohydrate turns to Glycogen in the body, under the influence of Insulin. Excess Glycogen is stored as Adipose tissue in the fat cells. Insulin is needed to "open" the cell gateways to allow the Glycogen in. No carbs = no Insulin! The Atkins diet was devised by a cardiologist who got all the "no hope" patients - he put them on low carb diets, and they lived. Their Tryglyseride and other bad (forgot its name) substance also went down. The BBC recently did a 6 month trial, with the same results - which they did not expect, as if you eat less carbs you are eatin MORE protein (cheese, meats, eggs) and more fat (butter, cream, cheese, oils). The rules: Eat protein and fat ONLY for breakfast (if you have it) and lunch. Eat carbs ONCE per day only as part of a "balanced" meal. The meal must be eaten within an hour, no restriction on amount within reason! The reason for this is to control the release of Insulin. You get one rush around 1.25 hour after eating - enough to deal with the meal. Carry on eating, and you get a second rush which is bigger, half an hour later. Does it work? YES! I am 56 and have had a weight problem all my life since I was 16! Have lost a stone with this since February. Never been hungry, and manage the eating regime about 4 days a week as we are so busy all the time and sometimes I just have to eat a sandwich. The book is excellent and easy to understand - need help send private message - hope this helps someone - it has me! Heather.

22 Jul 2003, 00:17	#22
meatmadpat Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire UK Posts: 74	Another 3 pounds this week That brings my total so far to 37pounds.Just like to say thankyou for all the congrats and words of encouragement.

29 Jul 2003, 06:16	#24
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Pat, That is truly outstanding! Good work! I have been doing Weight Watchers for a good while, and I have lost 30 pounds or so (about two stone). However, I just got back yesterday from vacation in my birth city, and I have been fed by my two 80 year old plus grandmothers for the last month- I am afraid to step on the scale! I have plenty more to lose, lets just say that I weigh less than the "thin" Meat Loaf, but considerably more than Patti Russo! (More like a Patti and a half, I fear!) I will be getting back on track on Wednesday, hopefully to lose a stone or two more. You keep it up, Meat (both the man and his music) can be some excellent motivation! Sherrie

28 Aug 2003, 11:05	#25
meatmadpat Loafer Join Date: 09.04.2003 Location: Barnsley South Yorkshire UK Posts: 74	I remember starting this topic a while back and some people were quite interested.Here is my update, I,m into my 13th week on the diet and my weight loss so far is 4stone 3lbs -59pounds of FAT has gone Ifeel so much healthier, I need new clothes and I,m really looking forward to seeing Meat twice in November at Sheffield wearing some slim jeans and not having to look at the xl concert t-shirt wondering if it will fit