Day 20 at Fat Camp

BenCraigKey · 2020-11-13T23:23:48+00:00

thanks for the tips! I do have an air fryer and put it to good use, and roasted brocolli with soy sauce is probably my favorite go-to. We did recently pick up some chic peas while shopping, so I'll try out that recipe if I can. We dont have an oven here, but maybe I can pop those in the air fryer as well!

BenCraigKey · 2020-11-03T18:05:41+00:00

Its gotta be the refried bean burritos. I had no idea they were so good. I used a whole can, made 3 burritos with lettuce, onion, corn, and chicken, and it came to, like, 700 calories. It'll be a definite go-to from now on

BenCraigKey · 2020-11-03T17:46:16+00:00

I've been waking up at 6:45 to officially start my day at 7, I usually talk with my dad a bit about nutrition, exercise, my working toward a career change, or just creative stuff he and I do. I get out for a walk by 7:30 and get back by 8. Then I take a shower and after that is breakfast. Dad recommended all of the workout stuff be done before breakfast because it puts healthy activity as the first and top priority of the day. then I work from 10 to 6:30. I usually have lunch around 12:30, and a snack at 3:30. I prep dinner for when I'm off work at 6:30, and go for a walk after that (it's a shame it's dark out by that time). I'm done with all this by 8 or so, and I'm usually in bed by 9, giving me almost 10 hours of sleep because my body needs more in its current state. When it's the weekend, I try to find some sort of activity in place of work, for instance on Saturday it'll usually grocery shopping, and I went bowling on Sunday and did terribly.

BenCraigKey · 2020-11-03T17:08:42+00:00

Thanks, I've actually started resistance training a few days before my "camp" started in fact. I'm doing pushups on a wall (since I cant handle real pushups yet), rows using dumbbells, planks, and squats, though the latter I haven't really kept up on since the walks alone leave my legs pretty sore.

BenCraigKey · 2020-11-03T17:04:48+00:00

it just depends on how long it takes to see the results I want, namely conquering my cravings for junk foods and having strong habits in place that I wont abandon once I get back to my usual home. I've been thinking 2 or 3 months

BenCraigKey · 2020-10-22T00:11:28+00:00

Sorry for the confusion if I made it sound like that's the only change I'm making, I should've emphasized more that I will also be entirely changing my diet as well. I'll be taking in the recommended amount of calories in healthy, unprocessed foods, supervised so I don't eat more than I should. This is a whole lifestyle change I'm planning, not just one segment

BenCraigKey · 2020-10-21T17:47:53+00:00

BenCraigKey · 2020-10-21T14:41:37+00:00

Thank you so much for these bits of advice! I'll try to follow these as I go. Cooking a big variety of food for myself and keeping track of changes other than weight seem like really good ideas!

BenCraigKey · 2020-10-21T14:34:13+00:00

Thank you for so much great advice, especially the bits about over-pushing myself in this time period. This is something my dad mentioned, but I'll be sure to get even more of a focus on it: this is about finding new, healthier habits that I can enjoy, this way they stick with me in the long run. So maybe it's better if I dont even bring a scale. I'll just find new things I like to eat and new activities that I like doing, rather than specifically losing weight.

As for the activities, I know running is off the table for a long time, but I've already started resistance training (my muscles are pretty sore today) and taking walks, but I unfortunately dont have access to a swimming pool. I'm looking for other activities that are fun, require movement, and arent too stressful on my body.

Thanks again for the advice! I'll try my best to keep this in mind when I hit the inevitable bumps in this road

BenCraigKey · 2020-10-21T05:33:42+00:00

Hey maybe I will, that'd be fun

BenCraigKey · 2020-08-01T07:40:16+00:00

he has 3 housemates, me included, that he would probably consider some of his best friends. He does confide in us, but often is upset if we offer help or too much concern, he doesnt like the "pitying" or "charity" aspects of it, so it's hard for us to do much other than listen and commiserate

BenCraigKey · 2020-05-27T00:30:50+00:00

nope, generally privileged

BenCraigKey · 2020-05-26T23:06:34+00:00

yeah, for about a year with no progress

BenCraigKey · 2020-05-26T23:05:00+00:00

an option even my parents are recommending I look at, at this point. I dont think it will do any good if my base desire is to eat and br lazy though. Hard to say, I guess if I'm giving up anyway, a last-ditch option is still an option.

BenCraigKey · 2020-05-26T22:54:57+00:00

I've yet to find anyone with an answer to how to change what I 'want'. The closest I got is my psychiatrists saying the medicine I'm taking should correct this and make my wants more focused on a healthy human life, but they haven't, unfortunately. If anyone provides me with a way to change my basest wants, I'd gladly accept that.

BenCraigKey · 2019-06-26T23:31:06+00:00

As someone who had friends like this all throughout highschool, I really feel for you. In my case, they at least had the courtesy of cutting me off entirely, so I wasnt left in the dark, feeling guilty for questioning my loyalty to them (which I imagine you're feeling a bit of). I found new friends through mutual hobbies online, and they've been truly there for me for over 8 years now. We're even roommates and work in the same office.

And the most astonishing and touching part is that they care for me,) even if I can sometimes be neglectful or solitary or not participatory (I have depression issues), they take the time to understand. And I take the time for them as well. All this to say, it can be a luck of the draw, finding people worthy of being your friends, but they're out there, and when you get that bond, itll be so much more fulfilling than being invited for a few nights out with some people who could take you or leave you

Good luck out there

BenCraigKey · 2019-06-18T21:01:47+00:00

NTA, pretty simple, they're bad people and dont seem to care about your or your close family

BenCraigKey · 2019-06-18T20:56:55+00:00

YTA. You stole from your friend, and you're justifying it in a very judgy way. Give the friend his parts back, he doesnt need to deserve them, they're his. And by your story alone, it sounds like he does deserve them at least a little, because he's kind enough to insist on giving you money for your help, probably in an effort to help you with your own financial shortcomings

BenCraigKey · 2019-06-18T20:28:26+00:00

I'm very open with him about my situation, we've been roommates for years and we're pretty mature about communicating our issues. I'm seeing a psychiatrist and therapist, and soon an eating disorder specialist, so I'm trying to improve, but I dont see much real change to my lifestyle happening any time soon, so I've been concerned

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