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Losing Weight/Toning Information needed

Justin_Wert Posts: 40 Joined: 2002/05/23	2002/08/15, 04:34 AM Hey guys, im a 16 year old, i weigh around 225, and am about 6'2. I have been trying to lose weight for a long time, but nothing has really happened. I figure its because i never had enough money to follow the diets on most websites, nor do i have a job to buy enough food to eat 7 times a day lol. I might be able to mix things up a bit, so could someone please tell me some cheap things I could buy/or find in my house? Also another main reason i posted this topic is because i was looking for 2 or 3 of the best weight losing/toning supplements out there, Im going to try it no matter what, so atleast you nice people could do was direct me towards the right stuff honestly, So please help me :), Im not meaning to sound rude. Justin
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/15, 05:31 AM Tuna is cheap and convenient. Eggs are also fairly cheap and eay to make. They both have high protein and little to no fat. Make sure you get the tuna in water and not oil though. -------------- Lisa
Justin_Wert Posts: 40 Joined: 2002/05/23	2002/08/15, 03:09 PM how much protein is in one full egg?
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2002/08/15, 09:50 PM I believe it's 6 g of protein in a complete egg. When I was younger I didn't completely change what I ate to lose weight, I just ate less of it, there is much to be said for portion control.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/08/16, 02:57 AM Yes actually around 6.5 gr of proteins per egg (3 gr in the egg white and 3.5 gr of protein and 6gr of fat in the yolk, around 75 cal in total AND vitamine A,D,E and K!!!) -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
BRETTO Posts: 201 Joined: 2002/05/25	2002/08/16, 11:59 AM I love whole hard boiled eggs, but everyone seems bent on egg whites only. Do y'all think the fat and cholesterol in yolks makes them just not worth the extra protein you get?
Jingo8 Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/07/22	2002/08/16, 12:02 PM I love whole hard boiled eggs too, i usually have 5 or so straight out of a bowl, i tend to pop out 4 yolks and have 1 with as a treat =) to me the fat in the yolk is far too much for my plan and routine. If i was bulking i'd be eating them whole.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2002/08/16, 12:27 PM I do the same thing with my eggs. I beat one whole egg with two whites so it at least turns a pale yellow color. lol Justin, why don't you give us an idea what you have lying around your house that you think you can use; it's hard to help without knowing what you have to work with. A few cheap things to keep around are whole wheat tortillas (I like the sprouted wheat tortillas but they're more expensive), brown rice, oatmeal and quinoa you can buy in bulk at a natural grocery for cheap (brown rice and quinoa you can cook a lot and keep it in the fridge), you can get good deals on chicken breasts if you get a huge bag of frozen chicken when it's on sale - then you can poach several at once and keep them in the fridge. Fresh veggies aren't too expensive and can be steamed really easily in the microwave. Protein shakes and bars can be expensive. I use Organic Frog Drink Your Greens which is about 35 bucks, but it's a superfoods plus protein shake so it takes care of my multivitamin, too. It's hard to eat differently from the rest of your family, especially on a limited budget; I sympathize with you there! If you tell your family you're serious about this and you want to do it in a healthy way will they help you out a little?
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/17, 10:19 PM Most people eat the egg whites for the protein. The fat actually comes from the yoke and most of us want the protein without the fat. I am also that that crazy about eating the yoke, it is very dry. The yoke also has protein in it. -------------- Lisa
Justin_Wert Posts: 40 Joined: 2002/05/23	2002/08/19, 04:00 PM I have a lot of oatmeal, but i thought most of what i should worry about is protein? is there any protein in oatmeal/rice? what nutritional value is there with rice? Everythings to confusing anymore.
BRETTO Posts: 201 Joined: 2002/05/25	2002/08/19, 06:27 PM Justin_Wert, this site lists complete nutritional values for MANY foods, including oatmeal. Just use the resource buttons at the top of the screen. Also, if you fill out your profile, ft will design a program specifically for you. It will give you exact values of all your daily nutritional needs - protein,carbs,calories,and fat. All you have to do is pick the foods you like and make sure their values add up. Good luck!
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/08/19, 06:37 PM Yes, oatmeal has protein. I use instant and it has 4 grams per serving. -------------- Lisa
scott_n_Mona Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/04/13	2004/04/13, 02:39 AM well i would like to say well done to all the people out there that are making the effect and getting healthy
missdoone Posts: 16 Joined: 2003/03/19	2004/04/13, 10:27 AM justin_Wert--try becoming an avid label reader--most products these days--even packaged baby carrots--list nutritional values. Reading labels sure helps me stay out of trouble!
Justin_Wert Posts: 40 Joined: 2002/05/23	2004/04/16, 09:31 AM Wow! i cant believe someone actually replied to this post lately. Look at the date, Aug 2002, It says I weighed 225, I now April 16,2004 weight 180, I dieted and lost weight. You can tell i eventually got my act together!!!
katie_07 Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/03/13	2006/03/13, 03:04 PM hi my name is katie! I am 17 yrs of age and i weigh 217! I know its BIG! But I been tring to lose weight for 5 yrs sence my mother have passed... I just need help to work out and eat right..i need to get moderalt myself to get up adn stick on a right workout plan. Also I get bored easy I need someone to help me stick to it...if you live near me (terre haute, indiana)..and your NOT a sex afender or a KILLER. hit me up at hottieforhotguys2002@yahoo.com thanks for you time katie
chinaalisha Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/03/29	2006/03/29, 05:26 AM I am new to the site. I am in need of introducing weights to my routine. I have lost maybe 8 pounds in two months by working out on my Gazzelle every morning and doing a few exercises on the ball. I am thinking to join bally's top have access to the weights I need and to make sure the routines are different. Is thsi site informative! Thanks:)
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/03/29, 10:46 PM Yeah, site is very informative. Browse the message boards, ask questions, do searches at the bottom of the page maybe, lots of good stuff here. Good luck and welcome to FT!!! -------------- Hungry and mean!