Need weight loss advice. I'm 33, weigh 180. 5'8. I'd like to lose 20 lbs this

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Jan 7, 2025
9:09:00am

wildeone All-American

Need weight loss advice. I'm 33, weigh 180. 5'8. I'd like to lose 20 lbs this

year. I'd like to lose 10 by April.

I have 2 young kids, and it's hard to stick with something while doing a good job at work and being a good father.

What advice does CB have for someone in my situation?

Odd tidbit, anytime I start losing weight my wife gets pregnant.....so that goes away quick...

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wildeone

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Need weight loss advice. I'm 33, weigh 180. 5'8. I'd like to lose 20 lbs this

wildeone

Jan 7, 9:09am

So you’re saying your wife seems to like you skinnier? That should be decent enough motivation to eat less.

RdF3

Jan 7, 9:11am

RE: Need weight loss advice. I'm 33, weigh 180. 5'8. I'd like to lose 20 lbs

Jan 7, 9:11am

Quit snacking late at night

RC Vikings

Jan 7, 9:11am

Or better yet, after dinner. Eat dinner and be done for the day.

Jan 7, 9:15am

Regarding your last line. I know correlation doesn't imply causation, but in this case...

Jan 7, 9:11am

Try an ancestral diet and running.

Samsonite

Jan 7, 9:13am

Maybe start with intermittent fasting. Do something like an 18/6 schedule- wait until noon to eat, dinner at 6, and fast

cheezedawg

Jan 7, 9:14am

OMAD (One Meal A Day) has done wonders for me over the past 6-7 years.

RGGeemer

Jan 7, 9:44am

Eliminate snacks. If you drink carbonated drinks, stop.

Belboz

Jan 7, 9:15am

You do know what causes pregnancy, right? Sounds like that is your issue. Cut

UNLVcougar

Jan 7, 9:17am

Macro Factor has worked very well for me. I got serious about it last October, and I'm down 25lbs since then.

Jan 7, 9:18am

Diet and portion control. Exercise is great but you simply cannot

COUGND

Jan 7, 9:19am

Build a home gym and find a way to involve your kids in the workouts.

rad dawg

Jan 7, 9:25am

Stop eating candy, crackers, ice cream, etc. be vigilant and the weight will

SausageKing

Jan 7, 9:27am

Try the glp-1s. I think they are amazing drugs. If you don't like them then quit, but if you can afford them I don't

HarlemCoug

Jan 7, 9:38am

I dont think I’d go to glp-1 to lose 10. Save those for people who need to lose 30+. I’d worry most of the 10lbs lost

Bar7h

Jan 7, 9:46am

Why would a GLP-1 lead to more muscle mass loss than any other weight loss?

cheezedawg

Jan 7, 9:50am

I think that’s what the studies show. People on it don’t eat enough protein to maintain muscle

Bar7h

Jan 7, 9:52am

That's what my doctor told me. People aren't hungry on the drugs so they don't eat enough protein. They also aren't

HarlemCoug

Jan 7, 9:58am

When I was on it my dr repeatedly warned me about my protein consumption and about my exercise plan. I think glp-1s are

HarlemCoug

Jan 7, 9:51am

What has worked for me

Repete397

Jan 7, 9:43am

Simple, sustainable, serious answer....

HTCougar

Jan 7, 9:48am

From personal experience, I can't say enough about portion control. The best

Christopsomo

Jan 7, 4:35pm

FWIW.. Your stomach doesn't actually shrink in size. Your body can adapt in various ways that make you feel full

HarlemCoug

Jan 7, 4:43pm

Stop thinking that exercise is the answer for losing weight. Sadly, all our….

cb1kenobi

Jan 7, 5:24pm

Simple, sustainable, Serious and short answer

canuckchuck

Jan 7, 10:01am

I'd only add that once you lose a little weight you need to recalculate

COUGND

Jan 7, 10:11am

This is where it matters what you eat

canuckchuck

Jan 7, 10:21am

RE: Need weight loss advice. I'm 33, weigh 180. 5'8. I'd like to lose 20 lbs

Texan

Jan 7, 4:44pm

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