Any weight loss programs for hunters?

[thall145]

Looking for a weight loss program geared towards hunters. Any suggestions?

 

[coyotekilla]

may I suggest tag soup...

 

[Poser]

Looking for a weight loss program geared towards hunters. Any suggestions?

Is there something unique about people who hunt that makes weight loss different from the general population?

 

[renagde]

Carnivore. Either you shoot enough animals to survive or you starve. Either way, you'll lose weight.

 

[jjschuh]

I don't know specific programs but I will suggest finding a macro counting app on your phone and tracking everything you eat and drink down to the ounce. People generally consume way more than they think once you start adding in cooking oils and dip sauces and drinks etc.

It doesn't seem like it but it all really adds up.

 

[Coleredding00]

Looking for a weight loss program geared towards hunters. Any suggestions?

Its not unique to hunters... the exercise half you can prioritize towards hunt readiness but as far as a diet for weight loss its all the same. Use a calorie tracking app, eat at least one gram of protein per lb of desired body weight, minimize fats.

I am no dietician, but eating 1800 cal/day, prioritizing higher protein meals, eliminating pasta/ bread as much as possible and eating more vegetables took me from 212 lbs to 180 lbs in a little under 3 months with almost no exercise.

 

[skipper907]

eat less calories and follow Kyle @ valley to peak nutrition. He puts out lots of good info that is simple and straight forward

 

[TaperPin]

I don’t think I’ve ever put on weight while scouting, hiking into lakes, a day in the stream fly fishing, or peak bagging. Sitting a lot coyote hunting I can eat a lot, or driving two track roads too many snacks can add up so bring healthier foods and leave potato chips, crunch and munch, soda, candy bars, doughnuts, etc. at the store. All day range sessions I tend to not each much, but it’s nice to have healthy snacks to not get hungry and have to leave. Swinging by Costco for a rotisserie chicken or plate of shrimp cocktail works for me. Even the Cesar salad kits at Costco are very flavorful and go great with the chicken.

I used to think a subway sandwich was a healthy lunch while out in the field, but the bun is high calorie so throw away half of it while you eat.

I spent 50 years in the field before ever paying attention to how many calories are in typical food taken in the field. I took anything I wanted. Now I at least add up all the calories in my head and may still buy chips, but a small bag. Giving up sugar drinks alone will shed 10 lbs a year off someone. Same for French fries or buttery popcorn if that’s a daily snack.

 

[ckt3]

Daily:
3x5 fork put downs
4x10 plate push aways

 

[ProRoad]

Hunt specific exercise. Hiking the mountain, if not, then stairs. hopefully work to the weighted backpack and gun carry weights. Put down the bread.

 

[North of 60]

It is simple but not easy...the following will work for many who are willing:

1. Eliminate sugar and all refined carbs (all bread, pasta, white rice, etc.)

2. If it isn't protein or doesn't grow as a plant (veges and fruit), nut, seed, don't eat it...basically stop eating processed food known as SAD, the Standard American Diet brought to you by big food.

3. At least 150-300 minutes a week of aerobic exercise if physically able.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

Honestly, it's a mindset. It's that simple. Ask yourself a question before you eat. Let's say that burger or food item is 500 calories with tons of carb. Question: Do I want to exercise for 2 hours to burn that off. My answer is always HARD NO.

It's all about refining. Weeks I ago I decided to make a few more adjustments. No creamer in my morning coffee. Some whipping cream only. Afternoon coffee is black only. Only one diet soda per week (my overnight shift). Herbal tea in the evening with no sugar/honey/ect. All other fluid intake is water.

Lunch is always close to 100 g of protein.

I workout 5x days a week If I miss a day I penalize myself. The next day I do 2 workouts to get caught up.
MTNTOUGH, I like it.

Work on lifestyle changes the rest will start to fall in place. DON'T put yourself on a restrictive calorie deficit. It will jack up your metabolism.

 

[Live_weighT34]

Calories in vs calories out.

 

[Coleredding00]

Honestly, it's a mindset. It's that simple. Ask yourself a question before you eat. Let's say that burger or food item is 500 calories with tons of carb. Question: Do I want to exercise for 2 hours to burn that off. My answer is always HARD NO.

It's all about refining. Weeks I ago I decided to make a few more adjustments. No creamer in my morning coffee. Some whipping cream only. Afternoon coffee is black only. Only one diet soda per week (my overnight shift). Herbal tea in the evening with no sugar/honey/ect. All other fluid intake is water.

Lunch is always close to 100 g of protein.

I workout 5x days a week If I miss a day I penalize myself. The next day I do 2 workouts to get caught up.
MTNTOUGH, I like it.

Work on lifestyle changes the rest will start to fall in place. DON'T put yourself on a restrictive calorie deficit. It will jack up your metabolism.

You will never lose weight if you aren't in a calorie deficit. And unless you can exercise aggressively for multiple hours a day, you need to restrict calorie intake to an appropriate level to where intake - metabolic burn - exercise burn= less than intake. Lots of basal metabolic calculators out there to get an idea of where you need to be.

 

[trippcave]

If you have any issues with feeling full, increase the amount of protein you are consuming (especially in the morning). If you are on a low carb diet, fat will also help with satiety.

I agree with @Mule3006Elk, don't focus on a strict deficit as that can alter your metabolism. I instead focus on eating at maintenance and burn extra calories through working out or moving around. This way you maintain energy throughout the day and don't become intolerable to be around.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

You will never lose weight if you aren't in a calorie deficit. And unless you can exercise aggressively for multiple hours a day, you need to restrict calorie intake to an appropriate level to where intake - metabolic burn - exercise burn= less than intake. Lots of basal metabolic calculators out there to get an idea of where you need to be.

Incorrect. If you exercise you don't need to be in calorie deficit. And it doesn't have to be aggressive. Exercising will create the calorie deficit and boost metabolism in the process assuming one does not exceed their baseline caloric requirement per day. With that being said 99% of adults can't out exercise a bad diet or excess intake. If you need 2,000 calories per day to maintain baseline weight - calories burned (exercise) = you just created a healthy calorie deficit assuming you are not exceeding 2,000 calories. This in addition to macro management you will lose weight. A little self inflicted calorie deficit is okay to move things along, I agree, but that would not be a long term successful strategy. Restrictive diets fail, I can't remember the % but it's > 90%, b/c this strategy is an end point not a sustainable lifestyle change. Most will experience rebound weight gain especially if they reset their baseline metabolic rate (lower) in the process.

I'm a proponent of managing calorie intake (not +/-), macro management, and creating my deficit with exercise. It's not difficult and I'm not changing my metabolism negatively in the process. If anything, I'm increasing my metabolism. If one has discipline it's the easy button. TBH.

This are many approaches to weight management. Some can exercise some can't. Some are disciplined some aren't. However, regardless of ones limiting factor it's imperative to find the approach that works for them and one they can adopt as a lifestyle change. If one adopts a lifestyle change approach they are significantly more likely to maintain their weight management goals.

 

[North of 60]

Agree with @Mule3006Elk, long term success happens for many by maintaining a significant positive lifestyle change.

 

[Coleredding00]

Incorrect. If you exercise you don't need to be in calorie deficit. And it doesn't have to be aggressive. Exercising will create the calorie deficit and boost metabolism in the process assuming one does not exceed their baseline caloric requirement per day. With that being said 99% of adults can't out exercise a bad diet or excess intake. If you need 2,000 calories per day to maintain baseline weight - calories burned (exercise) = you just created a healthy calorie deficit assuming you are not exceeding 2,000 calories. This in addition to macro management you will lose weight. A little self inflicted calorie deficit is okay to move things along, I agree, but that would not be a long term successful strategy. Restrictive diets fail, I can't remember the % but it's > 90%, b/c this strategy is an end point not a sustainable lifestyle change. Most will experience rebound weight gain especially if they reset their baseline metabolic rate (lower) in the process.

I'm a proponent of managing calorie intake (not +/-), macro management, and creating my deficit with exercise. It's not difficult and I'm not changing my metabolism negatively in the process. If anything, I'm increasing my metabolism. If one has discipline it's the easy button. TBH.

This are many approaches to weight management. Some can exercise some can't. Some are disciplined some aren't. However, regardless of ones limiting factor it's imperative to find the approach that works for them and one they can adopt as a lifestyle change. If one adopts a lifestyle change approach they are significantly more likely to maintain their weight management goals.

We are both saying essentially the same thing. I restrict calories a little more than it sounds like you do but the end result is largely the same. calories in cannot exceed calories out day to day and lose weight.

Metabolism is going to change either way. When you lose weight, basal metabolic rate is going to go down either way, because there is physically less cells in your body to consume energy. Im not advocating that anyone starves themselves, but to lose 1- 1.5lbs per week, a 5-700 calorie deficit per day (after including exercise burn) is extremely effective.

Like you said, this is a very individualized topic and everyone's body will react differently. But as a whole, calorie tracking is extremely effective and even if only done temporarily, it is extremely helpful to gauge how much you eat, because it is easy to consume 2x the calories you need every day. Tracking has helped me be more conscious of my intake.

 

[Mule3006Elk]

We are both saying essentially the same thing. I restrict calories a little more than it sounds like you do but the end result is largely the same.

Metabolism is going to change either way. When you lose weight, basal metabolic rate is going to go down either way, because there is physically less cells in your body to consume energy. Im not advocating that anyone starves themselves, but to lose 1- 1.5lbs per week, a 5-700 calorie deficit per day (after including exercise burn) is extremely effective.

Agree. Just saying, I advise my patients to be careful with calorie deficit weight loss approach. I have seen this strategy fail way more than succeed.

 

[Coleredding00]

Agree. Just saying, I advise my patients to be careful with a calorie deficits. I have seen this strategy fail way more than succeed.

It takes a lot of discipline for sure. But personally I found it much easier to be able to eat all the things i liked in smaller quantities, rather that to eat carnivore or some other restrictive diet.