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Hello again everyone! This is the person that posted a day or so back with the Dr. Phil pseudo-motivational poster as the icon. My original thread disappeared so didn't have the chance to do this here, but I want to take a moment to thank all you fitanons who helped me out with such supportive words and advice, it means a lot.

I've started laying out a roadmap for myself, taking things easier. I've made an appointment with a doctor to get on anti-depressants, I've started making gradual changes like walking a bit longer and farther, and also doing about 20 extra reps up and down the stairs of my house.

Now here are some other questions I have, maybe you all can help there as well. And I apologize for any potential noobosity in advance.

1) I'm making a list of substitutions for my diet. I don't eat fast food or soda, but I do eat a lot of packaged and processed food. Would excessive sodium have any impact on weight loss or gain?

2) Also on the food note, I can't give up meat, I know this from personal experience. Would substituting chicken, eggs and ground turkey for steaks and ground beef be a healthier choice? And should I avoid pork, or is it okay to have in moderation?

3) I used an online calculator and my BMI is approximately 38. What should it be at, and how many calories should I limit myself to based on the present number? I'm not exactly sure of the mathematics behind this.

4) Would taking a multivitamin have any positive impact on weight loss?

5) I asked this before but never caught the answer, so my apologies for being redundent: Does drinking non-sweetened tea have any positive impact on weight loss?
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>> Anonymous
>2) Also on the food note, I can't give up meat, I know this from personal experience. Would substituting chicken, eggs and ground turkey for steaks and ground beef be a healthier choice? And should I avoid pork, or is it okay to have in moderation?

I wouldn't avoid meat if I were you. Most of the concerns over fat/cholesterol/etc have scientifically been proven to be bullshit.
>> Anonymous
>3) I used an online calculator and my BMI is approximately 38.

Bad OP! If you plan on exercising to lose weight AND gain muscle, then your BMI will always tell you that you're fat. Get a physical, and your doctor will tell you what fat percentage you should be at.

Work some fish into your diet, and supplements would be good for general health. Don't eat vegetables or consume too many dairy products? Take some B vitamins and calcium.

As for the tea, unsweetened will be less sugar you're intaking. I've heard rumor that caffeine will help boost your metabolism, but I don't recommend ingesting it before you exercise.

Good luck, OP! <3
>> Anonymous
>>129375

"but I don't recommend ingesting it before you exercise."

Not OP, but, why is that?
>> Anonymous
>>129395

The crash. I've been in a situation where I was under a 180 lb barbell, and suddenly my body said, "lol, fuck u :D" and decided to get jittery. If you time it right, I suppose you could use caffeine to improve your workout.

Keep in mind, though, that it takes about an hour for the caffeine to effect you, and that 100mg (a cup of strong coffee) is plenty.
>> Anonymous
>>129403

>affect

lol, i r gud at grammar :B
>> Anonymous
OP here

>>129375
Hey now, I warned you I was a noob :P But I didn't think about fish.. Thanks! that's a good idea too. :)

As for tea, I can save the standard black tea for other times and stick to green or some form of non-caffeinated herbal blend during exercises.
>> Anonymous
1) exessive or the opposite (hey me not english do not know word) of everything will always have an effect on your weight gain/loss, therefore your diet needs diversity, and things such as prosessed food can always be avoided.

2) Eat meat, fish, bird and eggs they have minerals and proteins which are good for you! Also try eating more vegetables and fruits. Vegetables because of fibre, minerals, vitamins and proteins (vegetable proteins are in fact easier taken up by the body than those from various meats, and doesnt contain unhelthy fat)and fruits for the energy and vitamins.

3) the BMI should stay inbetween 20-25, but i myself have 26 being that i work out a lot.

4) multivitamins will help because then you wouldnt need to eat all the things needed to give you the vitamins (!)

5) drink green tea without sugar, and drink coffe. Caffeine, or Teine (in tea) is said to have an "releasing" effect on the fat in your body, making it easier to use as energy.

:)