Hey guys, I'm kind of a n00b to the whole nutrition thing, but I am trying to make it a lifestyle to get myself into better shape. I was active in sports throughout high school. I have always been big and tall, so I ate whatever I wanted. The activity levels kept me in somewhat acceptable shape, though. Once high school ended and I got to college, I pretty much stopped working out/exercising as a whole and just ate whatever I wanted. I am trying to change that. I feel pretty bad for my girlfriend, who I have been dating for almost a year and a half, because I know I can be in much better shape than I am. I dedicated myself to dieting at the beginning of the semester. I knew that for me, the key would be babysteps, as if I try to go full-on into something, it rarely works. So I began walking three days a week while dieting, then jogging, and now running + pickup basketball (it reminds me why I loved it in high school) and light lifting.
I thought that this thread would help keep me further in check with my diet plan. I didn't get to weigh-in this week, but last week, I was at 295. Since the beginning of the semester (a little over two months ago), I have dropped 23 pounds. Let's hope it continues on that way. I am calorie counting, but also trying to fill my diet with protein, fruits, and vegetables, which were severely lacking pre-diet. I try to do 1800 calories on work-out days, and 1500 on inactive days. Let me know your thoughts along the way, as well as any pointers you may have.
I thought that this thread would help keep me further in check with my diet plan. I didn't get to weigh-in this week, but last week, I was at 295. Since the beginning of the semester (a little over two months ago), I have dropped 23 pounds. Let's hope it continues on that way. I am calorie counting, but also trying to fill my diet with protein, fruits, and vegetables, which were severely lacking pre-diet. I try to do 1800 calories on work-out days, and 1500 on inactive days. Let me know your thoughts along the way, as well as any pointers you may have.
