Ok so I like analogies which make me understand lol so is this like having to teach yourself to wake up early to go to work, or to train for a sport?

I don’t care for protein powder, I’d rather eat actual protein but just curious if it could work lol but what you say about the protein makes sense.

And I’m currently 240 lbs I’m lifting weights because I want to get muscle, help improve my health, and from waht I know muscle can help you lose fat (unless I’m misunderstanding).

I lose probably 1-2 pounds a week which isn’t too bad I just don’t want to eat less if it’s unhealthy.

I don’t account for butter or oils cuz I didn’t think much of it but think I should start.

And the fruit smoothie is some I get from Costco, one is a blend of (pineapple, kale, peaches, spinach, and something else) the other is a blend of (berrires and bananas). I add 2 table spoons of peanut butter cuz it’s too bitter without it and I keep forgetting to buy honey since Ik that’s better.

What do you mean by that?

Yep. Because it doesn’t seem plausible for me to get to that which is why I eat under.

That’s a good point for the eggs which I’ll eat more of.

Yep water and matcha are my go tos for drinks.

And yeah I agree about the liquid sugars def considering trying to make natural juices at least

Basically I have a gut which I want to get rid of (Ik you can’t spot reduce sadly). I don’t want to get super jacked I just want to lose this guy and get muscle. And avoid diabetes since it runs in my family.

I’ve currently been working on muscle more since my job thankfully has a gym I do strength there two days a week and walk/run 3

I’ll def look into that I never knew that :)

What’s wrong with chicken skin?

Yeah I usually go for frozen fruits and veggies since they are “fresher” lol

For protein would protein powder be a good option? And I’ll try a diary too see if that helps

Also I usually try not to eat them all back I’ll sometimes eat like 100-150 back but trying to stop

So basically from what I was told, since I’m 240 lbs and 6 foot I should be eating 2000-2500 calories but if I put myself on a calorie deficit 1500 would be where to go

Maybe I’ll try getting into my fitness pal again. But my trouble is still getting that 1500 calories.

I exercise 5 days a week.

My work has a gym which I use both days I’m in office and when I’m not I walk or run

Ik when I tend to use fat loss and weight loss interchangeably

Is that because you know exactly how much you’re using?

but don’t beans and rice have carbs which should be avoided for weight loss? And same with pizza lol

I do eat some sugar which I’m working on cutting back bgut like my other comment it’s not easy lol.

I usually have a fruit smoothie with two scoops of peanut butter every morning or sometimes an egg and english muffin

a turkey, chicken, or roast beef sandwhich for lunch along with some fruits

And dinner my mom usually cooks so I ahve what she makes which usually ranges from fish, steak, pasta, or chicken

but sadly it isn’t every day some days I end up skipping lunch and dinner and just eat a snack

That’s only a fish diet right? I wouldn’t be apposed but I do love my meat though lol

Yeah I usually do my best to eat vegetables and fruits whenever I can at least. And I’m trying my best to cut back on sugar it’s hard lol but I’m getting there.