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Not to discount Om's thoughts - obviously, it's working for him - but I will tell you most research out there says fasting is generally terrible for you. I'm not an expert, just putting out there what most physicians will tell you. Fasting slows your metabolism down, tells your body to revert to gluconeogenesis (breaking down body tissues for glucose production when you don't eat), and the tissues most easily broken down are muscles. That doesn't mean that you can't lose weight fasting, but it may be counter-productive long-term. Then again, that's just what I've always been told from 'medical professionals' and I've learned the medical 'take', even from physicians isn't always correct.
The primary reason you are probably gaining weight, and unable to shed it, is that you're getting older brother. It's rather shocking how precipitously one's metabolism slows at a certain age. I used to be able to look at a bike or a set of weights and lose weight. Not anymore. Like you, my weight crept up. I'm only 5'9" and I was up around 205 late last year. That's WAY too heavy. I carried it well because I have a stocky muscular frame. But I had to do something. I don't believe in dieting - because I think it's unsustainable. But I have changed my diet significantly. I pretty much eat only proteins, vegetables, and fresh fruit during the week. No bread, pasta, carbs at all (except for plain rice occasionally). No processed food or sugar, and very little dairy. No beer or sodas. And I am exercising about an hour a day after work. Down 15 lbs so far and in much better shape than I was. If I were smarter, I would start eating breakfast, as even that 'fast' between last night's dinner and lunch is a metabolism slower. But I'm just never going to be a breakfast guy. Now that biking season is here, I expect to drop at least another 10 lbs. And I also am easing up on the weekends, more or less eating what I want but trying to be moderate even then.
I'm sure there are a lot of ways to skin a cat, but I think bottom line is aerobic/continuous exercise daily, doing whatever you can to boost metabolism, and eating smarter.
The primary reason you are probably gaining weight, and unable to shed it, is that you're getting older brother. It's rather shocking how precipitously one's metabolism slows at a certain age. I used to be able to look at a bike or a set of weights and lose weight. Not anymore. Like you, my weight crept up. I'm only 5'9" and I was up around 205 late last year. That's WAY too heavy. I carried it well because I have a stocky muscular frame. But I had to do something. I don't believe in dieting - because I think it's unsustainable. But I have changed my diet significantly. I pretty much eat only proteins, vegetables, and fresh fruit during the week. No bread, pasta, carbs at all (except for plain rice occasionally). No processed food or sugar, and very little dairy. No beer or sodas. And I am exercising about an hour a day after work. Down 15 lbs so far and in much better shape than I was. If I were smarter, I would start eating breakfast, as even that 'fast' between last night's dinner and lunch is a metabolism slower. But I'm just never going to be a breakfast guy. Now that biking season is here, I expect to drop at least another 10 lbs. And I also am easing up on the weekends, more or less eating what I want but trying to be moderate even then.
I'm sure there are a lot of ways to skin a cat, but I think bottom line is aerobic/continuous exercise daily, doing whatever you can to boost metabolism, and eating smarter.
