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Update on my wellness Mentally and Physically

Robert- I've really enjoyed your YouTube and TikTok stuff and really appreciate your openness. We treat mental health terribly in the US and getting rid of the stigma is an ongoing battle. You are a brave man and I appreciate that.

For me, nothing helps me lose weight better than tracking what I eat on MyFitnessPal. It's eye-opening and helps me make better choices. At the end of the day it's calories in vs. calories out. Walking, hiking, swimming, weightlifting, basketball, pickleball, anything that gets you active will help.
 
Take a picture of every single thing you eat. When you get a snack, snap a pic. When you eat lunch, snap a pic.
 
There is nothing healthy about doing a KETO diet. Everything out there is a gimmick in all honesty. They all say "do this and lose 20 pounds in a week". Anything that you can drink or eat and it makes you lose weight without doing anything is unhealthy for your body.

Ultimately, it comes down to self control and meal prep.
Not sure if you are a soda drinker, but cut it. Find other "sweet" things to drink, or switch to the sparkling water (gives you the bubbly feeling of soda, just tastes.....well, nasty lol)
Take the time to look and make sure you are getting something good for the body.
DO NOT waste your money on "organic" unless you are growing it yourself.
Do not be afraid to be the guy that weighs your food out, or measures it. Just simply changing portion size and what you eat is the beginning.

You can lose weight just by doing that. It looks like you have taken the steps to become more active by joining the gym, just do this....find a gym buddy, and keep each other motivated. Most people lose interest in the gym because they don't have someone to go with. If you are unfamiliar with equipment, ask how it works. And def meet with a trainer, even if it is to just pave a road for your ultimate goals.

And whatever you are going threw, just remember you have someone out there always willing to lend an ear. Stay strong and remain positive my friend.
 
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Robert loper said:
Honesty and trustworthiness is how i live
Well went to the Dr today and I need to lose about 80 Pounds and for my mental Illness I've been subscribed an Anti Depressant which is all a pretty big punch in the throat. Not to feel sorry for myself or anything . Believe me I'm tougher on myself than anyone.
I am super concerned that I once again have been put on another depression medicine because on top of quitting smoking in 2017 and the Anti Depressants I was on till around 2019 I put the 80 lbs. on.
In 2017 and 2018 I was also on testosterone treatment which I have been told probably added to this effect.
I not making excuse either I was not the most healthiest eater during this time frame but i was and still am very active.

This hunting season is pretty much past it's midway point and I have had very little time to get out. When I do have time I am so tired or unmotivated to do so I go very little. This year so far has pretty much been a complete dud to me . we do have another good 2 -1/2 months left of season but i just hope I can get something going to get out.
I put a ton of pressure on myself when it comes to hunting and I did it so bad this year my family actually had a kind of intervention with me.
It was not about hunting it was about almost everything and in short I promised i would take a complete break from the woods till after turkey week.
early season I did completely miss a giant slick head and few weeks ago i had an awesome encounter going in blind to an area I never was before.
This was exciting but, after that My mental illness for some reason took a complete crap. the darkness ad sadness just seemed to devour me.
The complete emptiness I was feeling almost every day has just about cost me everything close to me.
It is so Important to me to try to help others be successful and try to spread my knowledge through my experiences so others can learn from my mistakes.
Its been tough to do that just because I am super selective on what I am going to shoot. People always say or ask me " do you have a room of heads ? Do you ever kill anything? I always just smirk and say " Nope I'm just that bad at tree selection lol

I am definitely a bit too selective. I am not going to kill deer just to show people look what I killed. that's not good for really anyone.
If I do kill a deer I want to share how I put the puzzle together and show how they can also use what I did and maybe have that success themselves.
Not everything with me is about monetization, free products, or sponsorships, I've seen a ton of great platforms fall to the all might dollar hook.
The struggle I go through from finding where, why ,and when a certain buck uses or frequents an area doesn't come overnight or even over a season.
The process can take several seasons and Its this journey and struggle both physically and Mentally I love But, is really exhausting and to be honest I have a full time job like most and can not hunt or scout 7 days a week like very little of us can.
I do think I get burned out earlier than I did in my youth but I still love to chase and figure out how I can stay a step ahead of deer.
the hunting bug is burning still but, I do believe its a motivation thing coming from physical and Mental illness.
Why ? I just do not know and people who suffer from it know this why do i feel like this feeling.
If I knew why or what cause it we would probably be able to cure it, This is just something I need to deal with and keep fighting it.

My question is to you my friends I do not want to be on any kind of Fad diet I've tried them all.
I need low to no sugar recipes, meal measurements (portions) and very good tasting healthy things for 3 small meals and 2 quick snacks
Ive joined the gym and my subscription starts Monday so me and my cousin will be going 3 days a week.
My info is this
48
5.10
290lbs

Anyone with quick easy food prep meals easy snacks please hit me up and let me know how I can help myself with my food intake.
Portions for me need help
carb intake needs to be less
sugar intake i think should be next to nothing
balanced protein so I'm not bloated all day
Guys and gals thanks everyone for all the kind words in my first post awhile ago and thank you so much for any advice or help given to me
My goal for next September 1st is to be 220 lbs. and have the physical and mental toughness back to do with this deer hunting addiction I need to keep upand keep going I'm young and need it bad its a part of my life
Rob Loper
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First get a full blood panel run and find out what foods if any are causing any extra weight gain, i only say this bc if youre active and on TRT and still “overweight” it could be as simple as not using vegetable oil or something like that, and also the blood panel will probably tell you what you can fix to naturally raise your test without doing TRT. Diets dont work, its a lifestyle. Period end of story. Remember age is just a number but when youre your age you cant workout like when you were 20. Im 33 and in the best shape of my life and continuing to get better. The 2 most in shape people ive ever met in my life were 56 and 59 and they ran circles around a very in shape 28 year old me. Dont overthink it, blood panel will tell you everything you need to know if you have a good doctor. Nowadays is the best knowledge we have to date on fitness and health, stay away from fads and listen to your body. Find what works for you and most importantly stay consistent. One step at a time and youll see it comes full circle, i get in stinks such as described, get lax with my time management and just get unmotivated but once i get my workout on track and feel more accomplished each day it boosts life across the board.
 
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Kayl said:
Robert- I've really enjoyed your YouTube and TikTok stuff and really appreciate your openness. We treat mental health terribly in the US and getting rid of the stigma is an ongoing battle. You are a brave man and I appreciate that.

For me, nothing helps me lose weight better than tracking what I eat on MyFitnessPal. It's eye-opening and helps me make better choices. At the end of the day it's calories in vs. calories out. Walking, hiking, swimming, weightlifting, basketball, pickleball, anything that gets you active will help.
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Thnks bro. I try. I love to make content it makes me feel like i might help someone.
I really feel awful about my content this year because i just don’t have free time to hunt or much of anything because of work and home which always comes first.
i will be doing more the week after thanksgiving im going back to delaware to hunt for almost a week then i will he doing hunts snd scouting things especially during winter bow season.
 
Robert loper said:
Thnks bro. I try. I love to make content it makes me feel like i might help someone.
I really feel awful about my content this year because i just don’t have free time to hunt or much of anything because of work and home which always comes first.
i will be doing more the week after thanksgiving im going back to delaware to hunt for almost a week then i will he doing hunts snd scouting things especially during winter bow season.
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robert where do you hunt in Delaware?
 
Cut out alcohol if you drink, run walk and graduate to running. Running could be a fun focus sport for you, it's solitary and there is an interesting internal dialogue going on that your body wants to quit but you keep going until you can't anymore. And you see immediate results with your cardio which is addictive.

I've been confronted by deer many times on trail runs also!
 
palmetto_medic said:
Cut out alcohol if you drink, run walk and graduate to running. Running could be a fun focus sport for you, it's solitary and there is an interesting internal dialogue going on that your body wants to quit but you keep going until you can't anymore. And you see immediate results with your cardio which is addictive.

I've been confronted by deer many times on trail runs also!
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I have been thinking and Im going to try this.
the only thing i worry about with running is
(not making excuses) i have a very weak back and weak right knee.
if i just go slow i think it will be better
 
You can do it. Focus on your WHY everyday. Write out your WHY and read it every morning.

Use this rule: KISS - keep it simple stupid. It helps me ... I overcomplicate **** real fast.

Im 50 in 2-weeks...i hit your wall at 40. Same height and same weight...195 pds now and I climb trees better now than 20...when I drank, smoked, and ate drive through food.

Had some shoulder troubles last season and doc told me that maybe my tree climbing and deer adventures should match my age. Sorry Doc, I said, time will make me an old white guy, but it doesn't mean I have to act like one...yet.

I started with Dr Joel Fuhrman, Eat to Live book and plan. 10 yrs later, I'm still at 195, from my 280. If you read or follow that plan, don't get thrown off by the vegan ****....it'll work with venison







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Robert loper said:
I have been thinking and Im going to try this.
the only thing i worry about with running is
(not making excuses) i have a very weak back and weak right knee.
if i just go slow i think it will be better
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I wear thick soled hoka one one shoes lots of cushion. I have the same right knee and spondylolisthesis. Just take her easy and the weight loss will help your joints tremendously.
 
Hey all my deer hunting friends.
I figured I would just check in since it's been awhile for an update On me
I was on medication for my mental illness since I last posted an update and I must be honest and tell you.
I think it helped just a bit but, I think I thought it helped but, it really did nothing but make me gain more weight.
Now I am going to go through a weekly session with a highly recommended man who is an expert on PTSD and severe depression.
If this does not work for me or teach me how to deal with all my negative thoughts, my depressing outlook on myself, My skepticism on everything and everyone, and my life. I will Then probably check into a daily inhouse treatment center.

I've been studying mindful meditation and learning the chakra's which so far I am enjoying. I also have started reading the bible like I used to every day when I was younger. The bible helps a lot and it is an actual Manual to ease our suffering.
My marriage sadly has become just a togetherness of convenience. I know my wife cares and loves me but, I think its more of a what next thing with her. She is a great person and deserves to be happy. She supports me in every way there is and always has and I am so appreciated for that in which I probably should have told her a few more times over the years how I felt.
My kids are awesome but they are living their own lives and I never want to burden them with my illness.
People need to educate themselves on depression and all that goes along with it, be understanding and just offer support, or just be kind.
Severe mental illness doesn't juts go away.
I Will try to explain to my best ability how I feel almost every day.
Someone could maybe Compare Mental Illness recovery ( depression) like having an addiction that you are in recovery for and probably will be for quite sometime or maybe life.
You feel that there is only one end to ones (suffering)
The feeling is like a severe constant sadness almost like losing someone you cared about so much that you just fight to go on every day but, then think Why fight? What's the reason or purpose of me on earth?
A loneliness and absolute empty feeling that devours your day, Motivation is almost non existent, self purpose is gone
I struggle and ask myself every morning as I rise out of bed " is today going to be a ok day or a sad one? There is no real happy days for me just a bit elated minutes or none at all, A feeling of nothing to look forward to.
I don't stretch when I wake up I dread the day of the above feelings
Suicide is not the answer and knowing what I know now I would never again attempt that action. The only thing that causes is suffering for others who care for you.
Anyway Now that I rambled on (as usual) I started my sessions last week and I am really learning a lot and I look forward learning even more things I can use to better myself in all aspects physical and most importantly Mentally.
Thanks my friends and I will Definitely keep you updated
May 1st through the 5th is my Turkey week and hope to get on a big Tom
Read Ya soon my peoples and thanks for all the love and support for me it really means alot
 
Hang in there. It will turn around. You have friends and prayers going up for you.

I won't pretend I know what you are going through. Too many people think what works for them will work for most everybody, but then that assumes everyone's parameters are the same.

I have confidence you are going to work this through and look forward to reading about your progress.
 
Just know your not alone Rob. We don't know where you're at or what you're feeling but you're not alone
 
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