Panther88
Banned
While sick a few years ago, I went on a "BRAT" diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast: no butter/sugar... just bland as recommended by by my cardiologist and gastroentologist). I was forced to do that for a few weeks and couldn't believe the amount of weight I lost coupled w/ the fact that I still had energy (calories). BRAT w/ water caused me to lose.... *drumroll* 17 lbs in a span of 3-4 weeks. My waist went from the 35-36 to a 31-32 and of course, my stomach size decreased like crazy. Funny thing is that I didn't know how severely overweight I was @ that time until I looked @ some video (247lbs). I did the BRAT while drinking nothing but water. It was a purifying and interesting experience. BRAT for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while still exercising.
I'm now @ a paltry 220-225lbs and I've noted that I'm starting to feel that weight-gain feeling again. So, what I'm doing (and I think this is key) is continue to eat the 3 meals a day almost regardless of what it is. But, I will <b>not</b> eat post-6/7pm. If I DO have that strong urge to eat post-7pm, I'm eating oatmeal and drinking water. No butter, sugar, or milk. May as well let the cholestorol remover do it's thing and also help maintain regulararity in the process.
Looking back, I think it was the eating after 9pm thing that got me. I really try not to do it often but when one has a busy day and forgets to eat during the afternoon/evening hours, it really makes it hard not to chow-down right before bed. I also blamed my previous dogs as I always bought them a 12-piece box of chicken that I'd share after I left the basketball courts during certain nights <b>every single week</b>. lol
ps:
Also, BRAT can be expanded to BRATT (BRAT w/ tea) or BRATY (BRAT w/ yogurt). Google "BRAT rice applesauce" to read up on it.
I'm now @ a paltry 220-225lbs and I've noted that I'm starting to feel that weight-gain feeling again. So, what I'm doing (and I think this is key) is continue to eat the 3 meals a day almost regardless of what it is. But, I will <b>not</b> eat post-6/7pm. If I DO have that strong urge to eat post-7pm, I'm eating oatmeal and drinking water. No butter, sugar, or milk. May as well let the cholestorol remover do it's thing and also help maintain regulararity in the process.
Looking back, I think it was the eating after 9pm thing that got me. I really try not to do it often but when one has a busy day and forgets to eat during the afternoon/evening hours, it really makes it hard not to chow-down right before bed. I also blamed my previous dogs as I always bought them a 12-piece box of chicken that I'd share after I left the basketball courts during certain nights <b>every single week</b>. lol
ps:
Also, BRAT can be expanded to BRATT (BRAT w/ tea) or BRATY (BRAT w/ yogurt). Google "BRAT rice applesauce" to read up on it.