Comments on: I dont want to die of a heart attack when Im 25. http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/ Because Fitness Isn't About Fitting In Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:36:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Will @ 4xlt http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-22613 Will @ 4xlt Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:23:09 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-22613 Wow. I read Tony's intro paragraph and almost heard myself speaking.. er, typing. I ballooned up from an 2XL wearing 290 pounds or so in high school to a 4XL 440 pounds after I graduated college. I stopped doing ANYTHING atheletic or physically active, and instead hung out in my place, drank Dr. Pepper, ate fast food, and played City of Heroes (think a superhero version of World of Warcraft). It was disgusting, but I finally get fed up. Now, almost a year in, <a href="http://4xlt.WillPhillips.org/" title="Weight Loss Blog - Will Phillips' 4xlt" rel="nofollow">I've lost more than 125 pounds!</a> A lot of what Tony said has been key for me, especially about not eating everything on your plate at restaurants. I just split it all in half, and have one meal there and another with leftovers. Past that, I stay way far away from those damnable free rolls and breadsticks. Nothing but trouble there. Wow. I read Tony’s intro paragraph and almost heard myself speaking.. er, typing. I ballooned up from an 2XL wearing 290 pounds or so in high school to a 4XL 440 pounds after I graduated college.

I stopped doing ANYTHING atheletic or physically active, and instead hung out in my place, drank Dr. Pepper, ate fast food, and played City of Heroes (think a superhero version of World of Warcraft). It was disgusting, but I finally get fed up. Now, almost a year in, I’ve lost more than 125 pounds!

A lot of what Tony said has been key for me, especially about not eating everything on your plate at restaurants. I just split it all in half, and have one meal there and another with leftovers. Past that, I stay way far away from those damnable free rolls and breadsticks. Nothing but trouble there.

]]> By: julie http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-22288 julie Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:04:19 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-22288 I agree with everything that you've said, and I've taken a lot longer to learn it. Fortunately, as my eating evolves, most heavy greasy food isn't so appealing to me. Still, sometimes fish and chips is all that will do, either because of mood or nothing else better, and it's always nice to have a companion who can eat all of his food and then share your fries. I no longer buy junky food at the store, which doesn't mean that occasionally on a hot day (months away, at this point), I won't have an ice cream cone. I try not to throw food away, so I try to get smaller servings, or take it home. Occasionally I'll cook something at home that's inedible, and I may eat a bit of it, but won't torture myself for a week with leftovers. I think what always threw me off in the past was the all or nothing attitude. At this point, since I have no hard and fast rules, by definition, I can't screw up enough to throw it all away and binge. On certain occasions (Thanksgiving, e.g) I stuff myself until I feel sick, and have to spend the evening and the next two days walking it off and eating light, but I don't really gain permanent weight from doing that occasionally, just a short-lived pound or two that comes off within the week. I agree with everything that you’ve said, and I’ve taken a lot longer to learn it. Fortunately, as my eating evolves, most heavy greasy food isn’t so appealing to me. Still, sometimes fish and chips is all that will do, either because of mood or nothing else better, and it’s always nice to have a companion who can eat all of his food and then share your fries. I no longer buy junky food at the store, which doesn’t mean that occasionally on a hot day (months away, at this point), I won’t have an ice cream cone. I try not to throw food away, so I try to get smaller servings, or take it home. Occasionally I’ll cook something at home that’s inedible, and I may eat a bit of it, but won’t torture myself for a week with leftovers. I think what always threw me off in the past was the all or nothing attitude. At this point, since I have no hard and fast rules, by definition, I can’t screw up enough to throw it all away and binge. On certain occasions (Thanksgiving, e.g) I stuff myself until I feel sick, and have to spend the evening and the next two days walking it off and eating light, but I don’t really gain permanent weight from doing that occasionally, just a short-lived pound or two that comes off within the week.

]]> By: Dara Chadwick http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-22141 Dara Chadwick Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:25:29 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-22141 I applaud you Tony! And your blog name really hits home with me -- I distinctly remember being a little kid and seeing the rescue drive up to my best friend's house across the street. Her dad had a fatal heart attack -- at the age of 25! Another thing that hit home with me? "Eat a small portion and throw the rest away." I grew up in a "we don't waste food family," but as an adult, I've learned that one of the worst situations I can put myself in is to be alone with a leftover cake. I've learned to eat, share, enjoy and dispose of...no guilt required. Keep up the great work of living healthy! I applaud you Tony! And your blog name really hits home with me — I distinctly remember being a little kid and seeing the rescue drive up to my best friend’s house across the street. Her dad had a fatal heart attack — at the age of 25!

Another thing that hit home with me? “Eat a small portion and throw the rest away.” I grew up in a “we don’t waste food family,” but as an adult, I’ve learned that one of the worst situations I can put myself in is to be alone with a leftover cake. I’ve learned to eat, share, enjoy and dispose of…no guilt required.

Keep up the great work of living healthy!

]]> By: Kel http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21902 Kel Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:51:48 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21902 While I admit that I am not quite there in terms of making the better choices that I know I need to make for my health and for my kids, I know that I will find awesome inspiration by stopping in here. Great tips! While I admit that I am not quite there in terms of making the better choices that I know I need to make for my health and for my kids, I know that I will find awesome inspiration by stopping in here.

Great tips!

]]> By: Spring @ Forever Spring http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21896 Spring @ Forever Spring Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:12:21 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21896 Great tips. Thanks Tony! The <i>Don't go cold turkey</i> one really reasonated with me. I like to dive in full steam and then burn out just as fast :) But I'm learning. The wasting food thing is hard for me too. Grandma always said. "G_d cries when you waste good food." That has stayed with me, but it's time to banish it and live the reality of <i>my</i> life...which is:that saying ain't making my thighs any smaller, if you know what I mean! Great tips. Thanks Tony! The Don’t go cold turkey one really reasonated with me. I like to dive in full steam and then burn out just as fast :) But I’m learning. The wasting food thing is hard for me too. Grandma always said. “G_d cries when you waste good food.” That has stayed with me, but it’s time to banish it and live the reality of my life…which is:that saying ain’t making my thighs any smaller, if you know what I mean!

]]> By: Kary http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21894 Kary Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:03:17 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21894 I think all Tony's tips are great, and particularly the 'don't go cold turkey'. I've tried that approach a number of times and it doesn't work. Now that I'm doing small steps I definitely feel more enthusiastic and I think increasing my exercise and being healthy is doable. And with eating a portion and throwing the rest, I don't have to do that. I eat my portion and (no matter how much food it is) my husband eats it eventually, lol. He shouldn't, but talking him about moderation is a lost cause. I think all Tony’s tips are great, and particularly the ‘don’t go cold turkey’. I’ve tried that approach a number of times and it doesn’t work. Now that I’m doing small steps I definitely feel more enthusiastic and I think increasing my exercise and being healthy is doable.

And with eating a portion and throwing the rest, I don’t have to do that. I eat my portion and (no matter how much food it is) my husband eats it eventually, lol. He shouldn’t, but talking him about moderation is a lost cause.

]]> By: j3nn http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21891 j3nn Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:02:52 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21891 I agree with Tony, it's great advice and very reasonable! :) I definitely agree with the moderation method. It took me a long time to realize that weight loss and maintenance doesn't have to be all or nothing, it just has to be balanced in favor of health most of the time. Jenn I agree with Tony, it’s great advice and very reasonable! :) I definitely agree with the moderation method. It took me a long time to realize that weight loss and maintenance doesn’t have to be all or nothing, it just has to be balanced in favor of health most of the time.

Jenn

]]> By: Dawn M. Wellington http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21886 Dawn M. Wellington Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:27:06 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21886 Great tips! Thanks for sharing your story, Tony. Very inspiring! Great tips! Thanks for sharing your story, Tony. Very inspiring!

]]> By: Tony http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21884 Tony Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:21:32 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21884 Wow! Thank you all for the wonderful compliments and support. I've been busy all day finishing up a final and driving my friend to the airport, but can gladly say that this semester is now a wrap. After reading all the comments, there are definitely some additional moderation tips that I could apply to my life. I especially like the one that Mary Meps and Emily brought up about getting a to-go box right away with your order. As for the World of Warcraft thing, I quit for a while but have started to play again. The funny thing is that the game is no longer nearly as addicting as it was before I started losing weight. It seems that after I got a handle on my eating habits, I was able to gain control over my computer game addiction as well. Dragonmama and Javachick, I definitely understand how you both feel about your loved ones being addicted to this game. If there is anything I could do to help, please talk to me. MizFit- Thank you so much for letting me contribute a guest post =). Wow! Thank you all for the wonderful compliments and support. I’ve been busy all day finishing up a final and driving my friend to the airport, but can gladly say that this semester is now a wrap.

After reading all the comments, there are definitely some additional moderation tips that I could apply to my life. I especially like the one that Mary Meps and Emily brought up about getting a to-go box right away with your order.

As for the World of Warcraft thing, I quit for a while but have started to play again. The funny thing is that the game is no longer nearly as addicting as it was before I started losing weight. It seems that after I got a handle on my eating habits, I was able to gain control over my computer game addiction as well. Dragonmama and Javachick, I definitely understand how you both feel about your loved ones being addicted to this game. If there is anything I could do to help, please talk to me.

MizFit- Thank you so much for letting me contribute a guest post =).

]]> By: giz http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21883 giz Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:13:25 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/2008/12/18/i-dont-want-to-die-of-a-heart-attack-when-im-25/#comment-21883 PS I totally agree with fatty gets fit - the first bite is the best. I call that "Rich's Rule", after the friend that first mentioned that to me (I disagreed at the time). Whenever I'm out and faced with a big fancy dessert (or any big, unhealthy food), I remind myself of Rich's Rule. 9 times out of ten, by the fourth small bit my mouth is satisfied (and let's face it - especially by the time dessert rolls around - the tummy isn't what needs satisfaction). PS I totally agree with fatty gets fit – the first bite is the best. I call that “Rich’s Rule”, after the friend that first mentioned that to me (I disagreed at the time). Whenever I’m out and faced with a big fancy dessert (or any big, unhealthy food), I remind myself of Rich’s Rule. 9 times out of ten, by the fourth small bit my mouth is satisfied (and let’s face it – especially by the time dessert rolls around – the tummy isn’t what needs satisfaction).

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