Need Help with Nutrition! Having trouble sticking to plan.?

[KonnorKennedy]

I'm 18 and 6'0 215 pounds. I've always been known as the big dude. People look at me like I should be the guy who's benching like 270 without a spotter. Problem is i have alot of fat on me rite now. I naturally do have alot of muscle and I can probably put alot of muscle on without trying really hard. But I have some fat on me (obv lol). Mainly in my chest and ab area.

I've tried really hard to lose weight but alot of the time I get lazy and stop. I at one point ran every night for like 2 months straight. I then stopped because I missed one day from work and never got back on it. I'm currently in the midst of going to the gym alot. I've been at it for 2 weeks now. I've noticed some weight loss. But more importantly i feel good. I tried doing p90x, but stopped from once again work.

I need an easy diet that is simple to stick to and cheap. I'm doing this to feel good but also to look good for the ladies. I start school in like 2 weeks. I understand it isn't going to happen in 2 weeks but I want some good habits.


thanks


also any tips on sticking with it and keeping motivated would be greatly appreciated. Diet and exercise plan for both lol.

 

[rookie35m]

Look up Atkins. It is a healthy way of eating and is easy to follow.

 

[Frankie]

First, don't be hard on yourself for taking a day off or having a cheat every so often. It is actually a good thing to allow yourself one small cheat every week. You won't feel deprived or guilty because you can eat what you want on the weekend. Just be sure you don’t overdo it and wreck all the good progress you made during the week. This also gives you something to look forward to the rest of the week.

An easy way to help eat better is the No S Diet. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s more of a sensible eating plan than traditional deprivation diet. No counting point, calories, carbs, etc. Just 3 simple rules.

1. No seconds.
2. No sweets (this includes sodas and other sweet drinks)
3. Not on S days (weekends and special holidays you can cheat)

The best thing about this is that unlike most traditional diets, it can be followed for you entire life without putting yourself in danger of malnutrition because it doesn’t limit the type of foods you can eat except sweets. You can still have your favorite foods, just in moderation.

Its a good idea though to cut out junk including processed foods and anything made with white flour. Drink only water. Try dividing you plate into quarters. First fill half with fruits and veggies, The other quarters are for the protein and carb (preferable complex carb from whole grains). This will help limit your calories and ensure you get plenty of fruits and veggies.

Some people have no snacks. I find I get headaches if I don’t eat more frequently. I’ll allow myself a healthy snack of a small piece of fruit or veggies. Just be sure no dressing or peanut butter with it. Studies have shown that it is better to have 3 medium size meals and 2 small snacks rather than just 3 large meals. This helps keep blood sugar more steady. Plus you won’t feel so hungry at meal times.

 

[LillyL]

Thats not alot of fat for a tall guy , these things happen if you are careful with your eating habits it won;t be bad.

 

[Vixen]

Try to give up the junk food. Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, lean protein and whole grains. Keep working out and think about how good you feel. You will feel even better when you are on a healthy diet.