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Originally Posted by anaconda
I think you're doing a great thing man, and wish you luck. I know how it is to struggle with weight.
However, a couple of things I wanted to add -
1) someone said dont lift because you dont want to put on muscle. Thats utter BS and I think you know this. Lift, and lift hard, because every pound of muscle you put on will be burning that much more fat. Just be careful because initially you will probably gain weight from lifting and you will be frustrated. However the weight will start coming off and will come off faster and more regularly than had you just done cardio.
2) If you really want to do bjj or muay thai, I say just go for it. A lot of people say they want to wait until they are in shape to start. I thought that way too. Really, nothing is going to get you in shape for bjj other than bjj. Plus, its a lot more fun than going to the gym. I was in the worst shape of my life when I started bjj, but managed to lose about 55 lbs in 6 months or so.
3) Be patient. Stick with any given plan for at least a month to 40 days. If you still dont see results, thats when its time to change it up. But just because something isnt miraculously quick dont give up on it.
4) nutrasystem is crap bc basically, from what I understand its just a low calorie plan but everything in it is processed heavily. It is also unsustainable. What you want to focus on is not short term, but developing lifelong eating habits that will keep the weight off. I appreciate that you already bought it, but try to incorporate your own foods into your program. Maybe do nutrasystem meals when you dont have time to cook but make your own meals and get in the habit of knowing what you're eating. Also, that way the nutrasystem will last much longer and you'll get more out of your money.
5) take fish oil.
6) read number 5.
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as for #1, i realized that already and I dont really care for the number, its more for the results. For nutrisystem, the only give you the main meal, but you are suposed to eat veggies for nearly every meal, and you have a wide v ariety of choices. I feel its a good transition tool, because it promoted 6 meals per day and cuts it into smaller portions. Thanks for the comment and hopefully most of the people posting will check in once in awhile to check out my progress.