Posts by jadetiger962

I’m also a big believer in splashing your face with cold water first, followed by some Nivea Aftershave balm...

jadesailor14 said:At 5'5" and 123 lbs, that puts my BMI right at 20.6! I just can't get over how much I love this! It’s such a great vibe.
They're only 13! Someone here said it perfectly earlier—it’s just a phase of puberty that they'll grow right out of as they mature.

You’ve been on this forum forever! Based on your writing style, I’d bet you’re actually a few years older than me, and honestly, your advice is the gold standard for this whole thread. 🙄
Does a guy really need to drop 10 pounds overnight? Honestly, if it means he’s going to wreck his health and end up seriously ill, I don't think it's worth it. I'd much rather see him have a little extra cushion around the waist—it's totally normal for someone his age!
Holy cow! 🙄🙄🙄

Honestly, BMI is pretty much a useless metric unless you're talking about someone who doesn't move from their couch all day.

crimsonhound80 said:Well, I certainly can!

Look, even if you feel like that "spare tire" around your waist—which, let’s be honest, looks way more massive than what most people your age are dealing with—trust me, it isn't actually that bad.

That guy above with the handle amis
pretty much laid it all out for you. If you want to burn off those nasty layers, you're going to have to run—but please, don't just go out there blindly. You need a proper check-up first (just head to any local YMCA or a decent gym, have them check your heart rate, and they can give you a structured, gradual workout plan).

Don't let anything intimidate you, and honestly, forget that whole "no pain, no gain" nonsense; it's such a tired cliché.

Buddy, you'll have to put in some real work, but seriously—do not skip the medical clearance. Don't even think about jumping into intense physical activity until a pro gives you the green light.

Good luck!

I think that might be a bit much, though. If you ask me, the best way to start would just be playing some pickup soccer with his classmates; I really doubt anything catastrophic is going to happen—well, unless he ends up with a busted knee or something.

You actually have a thread titled "How to lose the belly fat" over in the Fitness and Recreation subforum; I’d suggest scrolling through that for a bit if you want some ideas.

Alcohol itself doesn't actually make you gain weight because your body tends to burn it off as heat rather than storing it as fat, but the problem is usually what we're drinking alongside it. Most cocktails and beers come packed with extra calories that your body will definitely tuck away as fat if you aren't careful.

You’re telling me protein is bad for you? Avoid it at all costs, right? You'll be glowing in the dark if you follow that logic...

I mean, I’m being serious here. If you’re actually trying to build muscle mass, gain strength, or improve your overall conditioning, you clearly don't have a clue what protein actually does for the body. Protein—or what we call amino acids in a more technical sense—is one of the three primary energy sources our bodies rely on, and more importantly, it serves as the fundamental building block for almost everything in the human anatomy.

You aren't going to build real endurance just by grinding away in a gym. Honestly, you’re better off hopping on a bike and hitting those trails three times over.

Grace Bishop70 said:Okay, fine, but that's just how you bulk them up—how on earth do you actually make them smaller?

Honestly, you could just put it in a cast and wait for it to atrophy. But seriously, that’s all a massive load of nonsense. Just be happy with who you are and don't let people like that get under your skin. No woman looks perfect in real life without a heavy dose of Photoshop involved.

If you’re finding the whole thing a bit too easy, just toss some bricks into your backpack, strap it on, and then go ahead and run through everything I mentioned above all over again. 🙂

George Evans71 said:Look, I honestly almost never touch sweets. The only exception is if I grab a Chobani yogurt once in a while in the morning. 🙂But beyond that, I was wondering if I could actually sneak in a treat here and there without messing things up? I’d love it if you guys could get really specific with me—like, what should I be eating for breakfast, what works for snacks, lunch, and dinner? If anyone could give me a detailed breakdown, I’d really appreciate it.

Honestly, guys, just relax. You're weighing in at maybe 100 pounds at 5'7", for heaven's sake. I'm sitting at about 165 pounds at that same height and I don't exactly consider myself overweight. Just eat whatever you want—load up on protein, milk, cheese, and just enjoy yourself.

Yeah, if you’re actually looking to pack on some serious mass, you're definitely going to need to bump up both your protein and carb intake. I learned that the hard way when I was first trying to bulk up back in college—you can lift all day, but without the right fuel, you're just spinning your wheels. You can find more specific details over at http://forum.teretana.net.

It really just comes down to eating plenty of food—though you have to make sure it's actually nutritious. If you're just living on junk food, you aren't just going to pack on the pounds; you'll end up inviting a whole host of health issues along for the ride.

Losing 50 pounds in just two months? Honestly, man, you’ve gotta be kidding me. That sounds incredibly unhealthy, though I suppose there's no point in crying over spilled milk once the weight is gone. The real issue is that you're going to be dealing with a ton of loose skin for years to come—assuming, of course, that the weight stays off this time.

If you want a quick fix for the sagging skin, your only real option is plastic surgery, but you have to consider the massive scars that come with it. I haven't looked too deeply into the surgical side of things myself, so I might be slightly off on the details, but that's my impression. Before you jump into something as drastic as an operation, though, why not try sticking to a solid workout routine and maintaining your new weight for six months to a year? Just see how your body settles in first...

It’s not like it’ll ruin the conversation... honestly, you’ve got this massive dedicated thread just for braces, so you’ll probably get an answer there way sooner...

LOL, it’s nothing but ads from the get-go.

First things first—weight loss really comes down to two main pillars: what you’re doing in the gym and what you’re putting on your plate. If you want to dive into the specifics of both, I’d highly recommend checking out the "how to lose belly fat" thread over in the recreation and fitness section. Honestly, if you can, try to read through that entire discussion before jumping in with more questions; it’ll save you a lot of time and probably prevent you from asking something that's already been covered in depth.

cosmicotter52 said:I can already see this heading in the wrong direction...
It honestly stings a little that some people seem to think I’m just some glutton. It’s one of those things where you realize people are making these snap judgments about you based on nothing more than a few observations, and it feels a bit shallow, doesn't it?😢 I’m definitely not doing it right. My eating schedule is all over the place, and I usually end up grabbing low-quality junk two or three times a day. Honestly, I don't even wait until 10 p.m. to eat—it’s just one of those things, you know? Since I spend my workday sitting at a desk all day, my body basically goes into survival mode every time I grab a snack; it's like it thinks, "Better store this away now, because who knows when we'll actually get a decent meal again?"😁
Thanks, everyone.
Honestly, I think it’s time we just pull the plug on this thread and move on.

You hit the nail on the head. Your body basically goes into survival mode and starts hoarding everything because your eating habits are all over the place. If you want to break that cycle, you really need to find a rhythm—think more frequent, smaller meals throughout the day rather than those massive, erratic feasts. But honestly, the real game-changer is just staying consistent with exercise. It’s all about teaching your system that it doesn't need to store every single calorie for a rainy day.

I mean, you can definitely eat after 7 PM; just maybe skip the carbs...

Exactly. Trying to drop weight without actually exercising is just asking for trouble, and honestly, those pounds always find their way back pretty quickly. It’s the thing people refuse to wrap their heads around—because, let’s face it, starving yourself is much easier than actually getting off the couch and moving a lazy butt...

Alright, let's take it from the top...

There’s actually a massive, ongoing thread over in the Fitness and Recreation sub-forum titled "How to Lose the Belly." I’d suggest you head over there and get started.

Just looking at what you ate today—those breakfast cereals aren't necessarily bad, provided they're actual old-fashioned oats. We're not talking about that sugary Kellogg's junk you find in the cereal aisle. If you hit up a place like Whole Foods or even just a decent Kroger, look for plain rolled oats. They aren't exactly a gourmet treat—you can toss in a tiny bit of cocoa powder if you're feeling fancy, but seriously, just a hint—but they'll actually keep you full for a good while. Also, you really need to cut out the bread. And I don't mean just skipping the spreads; I mean ditching the bread entirely. Pancakes too. If you feel like you absolutely can't live without something sweet, maybe just have a single square of dark chocolate after dinner. It's a process, one step at a time. And, obviously, regular cardio is a given. Don't get me wrong, you can do sit-ups all day, but those won't burn the fat off your midsection; they just build muscle under the layer you're trying to lose.

To recap: go to the Fitness and Recreation section, find the "How to Lose the Belly" thread.

I’m pretty sure we’ve already had a thread where everyone collectively agreed that this is all just clever marketing designed to trick you into buying their overpriced shampoos