One thing that is a MUST for me to lose weight is increasing exercise level.
If I don't do something aerobic, my metabolism seems to be sluggish and I can't lose weight.
If I exercise, I will have gradual weight loss eating "sensibly".
What kind of exercise? Walking at a brisk pace (hard for me until I get the hip fixed), stationary exercise bike, real bike, etc. - anything that gets your heart rate up a bit for 30 minutes at a time preferably.
The recommended exercise level is where you can talk a couple of sentences at a time, but are not panting for breath.
re: diet, the heart rehab folks said monounsaturated fats/oils (canola, olive, peanut, avocado) are healthier, whole grains, more fish, more veggies, less red meat. Not just for weight loss, for health in general.
HTH and good luck.
-Ben
P.S. I'm down 35 pounds so far, from about 285# to 250#, as part of a cardiac rehab program and trying to get fitter before my hip replacement.
>I need some advice on losing some weight. Over the last year I have
>gained about 30 pounds and its all in my gut. I call it my coder gut.
>:-\ Any way. I want to lose a few pounds but I don't really know where
>to start.
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>I'm clueless about health eating. All I really eat is pasta, some type
>of potato and beans. I've started eating salad for lunch with a cup of
>soup but that is as healthy as it gets. So what are some simple things I
>can do to start losing some pounds?
>
>Phillip B.
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