Need some weight loss help badly

**jdb3** · 04-22-2013, 04:34 AM

canned meats, protien bars, ect ect.....preparation. no excuses. How do you even work out with a schedule like that?

**mizzou24** · 04-22-2013, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by Sooner

German when you have been up for two days and your body is looking for anything to keep it going, its very hard to not grab it. I have will power. More so than whatever you might think or I wouldnt be working the hours and physical labor I do
I know, how about you stay up for two days straight, only eating the occasional greasy spoon or the convenience store buffet. Then a company guy brings in donuts because its easy and you are starving, then make the statement mind<matter

Donuts noooo!!!! Noooooo!!! Lol those things are terrible but so damn good

**Vod321** · 05-01-2013, 10:32 PM

its all carb manipulation

**Actuated01** · 05-01-2013, 11:23 PM

I am gonna agree with jdb3. You don't need to suppress your appetite. Working the way you do and the long hours you work, your body needs plenty of nutrients to keep up. You need to eat the right foods. I would start there before suppressing your appetite. I worked on an oil rig for a while so I know it is impossible to eat at the right times and you feel the need for sugar to stay awake. I have been there.
I was the same way but in less than a week, I killed my sugar cravings. First I cut out all soda and energy drinks and switched to just water and Gatorade. I took stackers for the caffiene after that but worked my way off of those as well and began eating little portions of healthy snacks throughout my shifts. It takes great discipline but if done right, it doesn't take long to kill the craving for sugar. Make that your main goal for now and the weight loss is sure to follow.
You have identified your sugar trigger as being loss of energy. Yogurt is not an option on the rig obviously so try almonds throughout your shift. Almonds contain omega 3's and omega 6's that aid in producing an alert mental state. As Mizzou said, Protein bar. It helps to have a healthy snack containing protein and complex carbohydrates.
It may seem obvious, but when the body is well-nourished, it doesn’t seek empty calories. It is also important to eat enough before and after work so that you’re not constantly craving food.
Start your day with something savory.You are more likely to trigger sugar cravings during the day if you eat something sweet for breakfast. Instead, choose the opposite, such as an omelet.
I normally recommend incorporating dietary changes gradually, but sugar cravings are best tackled cold turkey. Many people find that after three days of no sugar, the cravings stop completely. It did for me working over 80 hours a week.

**jdb3** · 04-22-2013, 04:33 AM

sounds like your screwed then. You could get on meth. lol.

**Sooner** · 04-22-2013, 04:37 AM

Yes I pack my meals. But like I said before, coming up on 24 - 48 hours awake, your body wants something to help give it a rush and stay awake. Thats why at night you get your sugar pangs. It wants the sugar to kick start the brain. After fighting it for a while, I cant help it. Hence needing the extra help. Sucks, but Im at my wits end.

**Sooner** · 04-22-2013, 04:38 AM

Also, getting the extra help for a month with help get thru them a little quicker.

**German89** · 04-22-2013, 04:35 AM

I see where you're coming from... But... There has to be something you can come up with to notttt eat donuts... Don't pack your meals?

**Sooner** · 04-22-2013, 04:35 AM

I actually dont particularly like dounts, not with a decent amount of sleep. Just be good to have the extra help in the latter part of the job. So I can last. And the meth thing, I dont want to add to the idiots that are cheing their jaw...lol. Fucking skitzos walking around chewing their jaws is humorous and sad at the same time.

**mizzou24** · 04-22-2013, 04:37 AM

Canned chicken, bagged tuna, the ready to eat brown rice. I can keep going!! I do all this when I'm on drills in the field and can't bring prepared meals.. It's very easy to do.. Yeah it don't taste the best but sometimes I gotta do what I gotta do.. Like I said quest protein bars are great with a great profile. Protein shakes mixed with water.. Canned veggies, beef mother fuckin jerky