Losing Weight with Starscream

[kayaker]

Spent a couple of hours at the climbing gym today. I had a big supper at a great Italian restaurant, but tried to keep it sensible.

I should be on track for a small loss this week, but better than the last couple of weigh-ins.

Gotta keep active.:bx

[kayaker]

Finally had a better week.

Dropped 2.6.:dance:

I'm hitting the climbing gym again this evening, and on Saturday. I'm starting to add assisted pull ups (easier to get more reps) and push ups to the end of my sessions. I've been feeling that for the last couple of days, but it's a good feeling.

Now I just need to keep the eating under a bit of control this weekend and I may see another drop next week.

[Starscream]

Finally had a better week.

Dropped 2.6.:dance:

I'm hitting the climbing gym again this evening, and on Saturday. I'm starting to add assisted pull ups (easier to get more reps) and push ups to the end of my sessions. I've been feeling that for the last couple of days, but it's a good feeling.

Now I just need to keep the eating under a bit of control this weekend and I may see another drop next week.Awesome, Ian! 2.6 is a good loss. Keep it up.

Hopefully gonna have lambchops tonight. Never had lamb before. I hear it's good.

[kayaker]

Awesome, Ian! 2.6 is a good loss. Keep it up.

Hopefully gonna have lambchops tonight. Never had lamb before. I hear it's good.

Lamb is good. Enjoy.

[Starscream]

Lamb is good. Enjoy.

Lamb is good.
I think I overdid it yesterday w/ three peices of lamb, a whole lot of oven roasted potatoes, and cheese biscuits (the ones like Red Lobster has). Haven't done much exercise at all this week. I'm not sure I'm looking forward to the weigh-in on Monday.

[goalie204]

today was my first weigh in day on WW, total weight loss 3.9 LBS, not bad for a week, and doing little to zero exercise

[12stones]

No loss for me this week. Still at 205, but I ain't complainin'. Here's a good recipe for my fellow low-carbers (or if you just like a good chili):

Texas Chili (modified from 6 Ingredients or Less: Low Carb Cooking):

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
2 small green peppers chopped
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
1 small can diced green chilis
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp salt

Brown ground beef and onions; drain. Place in slow cooker along with remaining ingrediants. Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours.

Let me tell you, this is some good stuff right here. Made enough to last me all week, throw on some reduced-fat cheddar and you gots a good meal.

[Shaerza]

No loss for me this week. Still at 205, but I ain't complainin'. Here's a good recipe for my fellow low-carbers (or if you just like a good chili):

Texas Chili (modified from 6 Ingredients or Less: Low Carb Cooking):

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
2 small green peppers chopped
1 28oz can diced tomatoes
1 small can diced green chilis
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp salt

Brown ground beef and onions; drain. Place in slow cooker along with remaining ingrediants. Cover; cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours.

Let me tell you, this is some good stuff right here. Made enough to last me all week, throw on some reduced-fat cheddar and you gots a good meal.

I may have to give this recipe a try since I am in need of another stash of chili. Think I will probably try it with ground turkey to make it even better for me. Ive been slipping lately and hit up to my 'panic' weight so I have jumped back into dieting mode :mad:

[goalie204]

that sounds good, i just was gifted a slow cooker and cant wait to try er out

[piperman]

What is the average points for a person.

[kayaker]

What is the average points for a person.

You mean in WW? It depends on your starting weight. I can't remember the ranges right now.

[Starscream]

today was my first weigh in day on WW, total weight loss 3.9 LBS, not bad for a week, and doing little to zero exercise
Good job. If you add the exercise in, you'll see greater losses in the long run.
You mean in WW? It depends on your starting weight. I can't remember the ranges right now.:tpd:

[12stones]

I may have to give this recipe a try since I am in need of another stash of chili. Think I will probably try it with ground turkey to make it even better for me. Ive been slipping lately and hit up to my 'panic' weight so I have jumped back into dieting mode :mad:

I used 96/4 lean ground beef and there was very, very little fat. It'll probably be good with ground turkey too.

[bonjing]

no jogging for me this weekend. stupid training. but monday it's gym time baby!!!!!

[kayaker]

Oh dear. We cooked 20 lbs of wings tonight, plus home fries.

I'm going to have to hit the gym every day this week.:hn

[Starscream]

Oh dear. We cooked 20 lbs of wings tonight, plus home fries.

I'm going to have to hit the gym every day this week.:hn

20lbs?!?
Happy eating!

[Starscream]

Weigh-in is tomorrow. I feel that I ate a lot over the weekend, but probably not as bad as I think I did. Nonetheless I'm gonna cheat and take a system cleansing pill for the weigh-in tomorrow. I weighed in this morning and am still at 247. I was at 245 twice this week, but the official weigh-in is always on Mondays for me. I've not done any exercise this week whatsoever, except walk one mile on Tuesday. Gonna pull one hour of exercise tonight before bed. Hopefully I'll be down at least one pound for the week.

[Starscream]

Alright, I'm checking in w/ my final workout for Week 5. Completed 30min of high intensity (:bs version of kickboxing) and then walked two miles for the second 30min. I'm done with my homework for my online courses, I've gotten my exercise in for the day, now to go over some lesson plans for tomorrow and hope to see at least a pound loss in the morning. (and hoping the system cleaner works before the weigh-in).

[Starscream]

Week 5 end result: No change
No loss, no gain. Mad about today's weigh-in, but I saw it coming a mile away. I'm determined and focused for the upcoming week 6. Just did 30 minutes of cardio. Hope to get some walking in this evening too.
Breakfast was the usual cinamon sugar oatmeal.
Lunch was skipped today. As soon as school was over, I came home and did the 30min. Now am having a peanut butter protein shake.
Tonight's dinner is chicken of some sort.


Overall, week 5 was not great, but week 6 is looking damn good right about now.

[Smokin Gator]

Last week was a bust for me. I was out of town most of the week. I didn't gain any though!!! Back at the gym this morning.

[Starscream]

Last week was a bust for me. I was out of town most of the week. I didn't gain any though!!! Back at the gym this morning.

No gain is always a winner (at least that's what everybody tells me. I don't feel like a winner today).

[jquirit]

Well, I'm down to 214 which is a good drop. Though, I don't know if that's from muscle loss (since I now don't have a gym to work out at so it's all walking nowadays) or actual fat loss. But, it's a loss. Will have to see how it looks going ahead.

[Starscream]

Well, I'm down to 214 which is a good drop. Though, I don't know if that's from muscle loss (since I now don't have a gym to work out at so it's all walking nowadays) or actual fat loss. But, it's a loss. Will have to see how it looks going ahead.

How long have you been w/o the gym? I don't think you can lose muscle as quick as you lose fat. Congrats on the loss.:tu

[jquirit]

How long have you been w/o the gym? I don't think you can lose muscle as quick as you lose fat. Congrats on the loss.:tu

Going on nearly three weeks. But yeah, imagine if I keep it up it'll sort itself out in a good way.

[12stones]

Been awhile since I checked in. Still at 205, didn't do so well on my diet this weekend. Didn't drink enough water, didn't stick to my eating schedule, and didn't workout. Didn't overeat or eat anything too bad for me, but still didn't stick to my routine.

Did workout tonight - 45min.

Breakfast - 2 scrambled eggs in a whole wheat tortilla
Lunch & Dinner - Chicken and salsa with low-fat refried beans

[Genetic Defect]

Week 5 end result: No change
No loss, no gain. Mad about today's weigh-in, but I saw it coming a mile away. I'm determined and focused for the upcoming week 6. Just did 30 minutes of cardio. Hope to get some walking in this evening too.
Breakfast was the usual cinamon sugar oatmeal.
Lunch was skipped today. As soon as school was over, I came home and did the 30min. Now am having a peanut butter protein shake.
Tonight's dinner is chicken of some sort.


Overall, week 5 was not great, but week 6 is looking damn good right about now.

what kind of oatmeal, that instant crap or the good kind?


my weigh in today 2lbs lost :tu

[Starscream]

what kind of oatmeal, that instant crap or the good kind?


my weigh in today 2lbs lost :tu

Instant, Perry. The cinammon sugar covers up the badness that is instant though.

Congrats on the loss!:tu Keep it up.

[Smokin Gator]

I had a great workout this morning. 45 minutes on the treadmill get me 3 miles! I really felt good.

[Shaerza]

For those of you that do not have easy access to a gym you might think about giving this a try on the off days. http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=fitness&category=workout.plans&conitem=b031b671d468d110VgnVCM10000013281eac____

Its a GREAT core body workout and it throws in some other major muscles as well, and it only takes about 20 minutes to do one set (which is all I ever manage) It will probably be very difficult at first but as the soreness goes away it gets easier:D I started with a 8lbs ball but had already been doing lifting etc, so I might suggest a 6lbs ball

[Starscream]

Week 6, Day 2
No exercise in yesterday. I'm sore from the previous day. Did get some yardwork in and playing w/ the kids though.
Spaghetti and french wheat bread for dinner.


Week 6, Day 2
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: nothing/sunflower seeds
Dinner: 12" of some sort from Subway and some baked chips
Hope to leave as soon as the bell rings at 3:00 and get in some exercise before dinner/church.

Still feeling positive about this week so far.

[Starscream]

Yesterday was tiring.
I walked two miles after school.
Then I had a 12" chicken teryaki sub from Subway.
Went to church and played "Train Wreck" with the kids for 45 min. straight. If that's not exercise, I don't know what is.

Have lots of homework to do tonight. I hope to fit in some exercise/cardio in somewhere.

[kayaker]

Yeesh!!!

The best I could do was no change on the weigh in this week. I had to wait until I used the washroom a couple of times to get that.

Next week will be better. I have 2 days of ice climbing coming up this weekend, and more climbing at the gym next week. :ze (looks close enough to a pull up)

Just need to keep better control of my eating along with that.

[Smokin Gator]

^^^^ I know what you mean about the eating. I am definitely feeling better with my exercise, but I am not doing well on the eating. I did 3.12 miles this morning on the treadmill and may actually go for a jog this afternoon.

[Starscream]

Yeesh!!!

The best I could do was no change on the weigh in this week. I had to wait until I used the washroom a couple of times to get that.

Next week will be better. I have 2 days of ice climbing coming up this weekend, and more climbing at the gym next week. :ze (looks close enough to a pull up)

Just need to keep better control of my eating along with that.

^^^^ I know what you mean about the eating. I am definitely feeling better with my exercise, but I am not doing well on the eating. I did 3.12 miles this morning on the treadmill and may actually go for a jog this afternoon.

I seem to be the opposite of y'all. I stick to my diet for the most part, but the exercise is my problem. I have done well w/ exercise this week though. Yesterday was the only day that I didn't get in any exercise. Gonna get in some cardio or high intensity today. Good luck fellas!

Only three more days till weigh-in. Gotta stay focused over the weekend.:bx

[Smokin Gator]

Got in 3.14 miles on the treadmill with 23 minutes of jogging.

[Starscream]

Official weigh-in is on Monday, but today I am at 243lbs. Looking good for going into Monday.:dance:


Must... stay... focused...:bx

[Starscream]

Just got in 30 minutes of cardio after eating lasagna for my Valentine's Day dinner. Feel good now that I've worked the lasagna off.

[bonjing]

keep up the good work andy!!!!

still not ready to weigh myself, but the gf says that i feel like i've lost a few pounds

[Starscream]

Still at 243 this morning. Weigh-in is tomorrow.

More lasagna for supper tonight. Hopefully a workout will happen too.

[Starscream]

244!Three pounds down. Total loss of 17lbs.
Week 7 is gonna be off to a good start. Hope for another three this week. That will make me at an even loss of 20lbs (if I make it).

[Smokin Gator]

Good for you Andy!!! That is awesome

Me on the other hand... was up 4 pounds!!!! I am going to reweigh tomorrow. I had a great week of exercise so I can't quite figure it out.

[pmwz]

down to 258.823lbs. I hope that the weather starts getting better soon so that i can jog in the morning.

[Starscream]

Me on the other hand... was up 4 pounds!!!! I am going to reweigh tomorrow. I had a great week of exercise so I can't quite figure it out.

Did you use the same scale as last week? Weigh in on the same day of the week?
Don't let one bad week get you down. Instead, let it make you more determined.

[Smokin Gator]

Did you use the same scale as last week? Weigh in on the same day of the week?
Don't let one bad week get you down. Instead, let it make you more determined.

Yep.. same scale... same day of the week. I will check it again tomorrow... but like you said... I will just be more determined if it is correct.

[Starscream]

Yep.. same scale... same day of the week. I will check it again tomorrow... but like you said... I will just be more determined if it is correct.

Unless you ate like a horse all week, a four pound gain is tough to do. There's more to that somewhere. Hope you figure it out w/ another weigh-in tomorrow.

[Starscream]

Trying out something new for breakfast: peanut butter/banana protein shake.
I had a little too much for dinner last night: baked chicken, three helpings of wild rice a roni, oven roasted potatoes, and one and a half lobster tails. No workout yesterday. Gotta get it in my routine this week.

[kayaker]

Looks like I need to plan more ice climbing trips. I checked the scales this morning to see how I'm doing. My first time back under 240 in a few months. Can't wait for the official weigh in tomorrow.

[Starscream]

Looks like I need to plan more ice climbing trips. I checked the scales this morning to see how I'm doing. My first time back under 240 in a few months. Can't wait for the official weigh in tomorrow.
Keep it up! Hope it still looks good tomorrow.

[Starscream]

Gained to pounds so far this week. This damn cold is preventing me from exercising. I feel too drained to do anything.

[kayaker]

A little gain while sick is nothing to be ashamed of. Concentrate on getting well and you'll get the extra off when you are better.

I managed out good on my weigh in today. Down 2 from last week and just shy of 10 lbs gone in total. That's pretty good, but ~235 is normal for me. The hard part will be going below 230 and staying there.

[Starscream]

A little gain while sick is nothing to be ashamed of. Concentrate on getting well and you'll get the extra off when you are better.

I managed out good on my weigh in today. Down 2 from last week and just shy of 10 lbs gone in total. That's pretty good, but ~235 is normal for me. The hard part will be going below 230 and staying there.

Awesome job, Ian! Keep it up. The last time I lost weight and dipped below 230 (227 to be exact) I couldn't lose anymore. I stayed the same for four weeks straight, even when exercising regularly and eating right. It made me upset, so I took a break. That break turned into a two year absence from trying to live a healthy lifestyle.

[kayaker]

Awesome job, Ian! Keep it up. The last time I lost weight and dipped below 230 (227 to be exact) I couldn't lose anymore. I stayed the same for four weeks straight, even when exercising regularly and eating right. It made me upset, so I took a break. That break turned into a two year absence from trying to live a healthy lifestyle.

Thanks. I've been told that sometimes we can hit a wall, or at least a plateau, where the body needs time to adjust. We just have to not get discouraged, stick to our guns, and stick with the plan.

I've also heard that we also have natural weights that will take a great deal of effort to get past. If I can't get lower than 230, but can remain active and eating healthy, I'll be happy enough.

[Starscream]

Thanks. I've been told that sometimes we can hit a wall, or at least a plateau, where the body needs time to adjust. We just have to not get discouraged, stick to our guns, and stick with the plan.

I've also heard that we also have natural weights that will take a great deal of effort to get past. If I can't get lower than 230, but can remain active and eating healthy, I'll be happy enough.

Yeah, when you hit that plateau one has to shake up their metabolism. I know that now, and I'm not gonna get discouraged.

[Starscream]

Still feel rough today. Ate a country ham and egg biscuit for breakfast and a sausage egg and cheese mcgriddle for lunch. Not the most healthy meals in the world, but I hope that putting something heavy in my stomach will help fight off this cold. I was back at 243 this morning. Weight has been fluctuating all week as a result of this cold.

[Starscream]

Tomorrow is the weigh-in. I don't think that I'll have lost any weight. This cold got me this week, plus I ate good on Friday (everybody has to splurge once in a while). I'll be back on track for next week though (if this cold allows). Who knows? I just may have dropped a pound through all of this anyways.

[Starscream]

I don't know how it happened, but it did. I didn't workout one day this week. I overate twice this week. I had a cold and have been weak for four days now. But somehow... somehow... I managed to lose 4lbs. This weeks weigh-in has me down to 242. I don't know how, but I won't complain. :D
19lbs down so far!


Now to start week 8:

Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: sunflower seeds
Dinner: unknown


Starting to feel better. The cold is almost gone, yet my throat is killing me. Not sure if a workout will be good or not. I think I'll try anyway when I get home. I'll at least go walking.

[Smokin Gator]

Glad you lost a few Andy...

I did not get much exercise last week, but ate pretty healthy. I am back down to where I was two weeks ago!!! I did make it to the gym this morning... and plan on making it every day this week.

Have a great week guys...

[Starscream]

I am back down to where I was two weeks ago!!! I did make it to the gym this morning... and plan on making it every day this week.

Have a great week guys...

Awesome news! :tu

[Starscream]

Baked spaghetti for dinner.

[Starscream]

Week 8, Day 2


There's gonna be some shake-up in my diet plans over the next few months. I am going to abstain from all meat and dairy for Lent (except on Sundays). I'm not doing this for dietary reasons, rather I feel that I am led to do so at this time for spiritual reasons. As Baptists, we do not observe the period of Lent (don't know why, we just don't), but it is becoming more "popular" among all forms and denominations of Christianity. I have decided to observe this time period, even though my church is not. No meat or dairy will probably help me in losing weight, but that's not what this decision is about.

With that said, today is Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), and I'm on a meat and dairy kick today.

[goalie204]

i haven't been able to follow weight watcher here like i wanted to, most stuff is homeade and i havent been able to ask whats in it. Plus some alcohol. I probably lost weight cuz i've been walking and we went to the gym on saturday. I am SO sore, my muscles kill, and i did stretch properly. ARgh

[kayaker]

I thought I was going to be in trouble from the weekend, but looks like I'm back on track to at least stay the same.

Congrats on the lent decision Andy. It will be interesting to see what you use as substitutes. I have a good friend who was an Ovo-lacto vegetarian for 9-10 years and I worked for a couple of months in a field camp with a guy who was vegan.

Myles, don't forget to eat some protein right after your workouts to help repair the muscle damage. It should help with the soreness.

[Starscream]

i haven't been able to follow weight watcher here like i wanted to, most stuff is homeade and i havent been able to ask whats in it. Plus some alcohol. I probably lost weight cuz i've been walking and we went to the gym on saturday. I am SO sore, my muscles kill, and i did stretch properly. ARgh
I know how you feel. After not working out for a while, that first workout will make you sore for days. Hope it quits hurting soon.
I thought I was going to be in trouble from the weekend, but looks like I'm back on track to at least stay the same.

Congrats on the lent decision Andy. It will be interesting to see what you use as substitutes. I have a good friend who was an Ovo-lacto vegetarian for 9-10 years and I worked for a couple of months in a field camp with a guy who was vegan.

Myles, don't forget to eat some protein right after your workouts to help repair the muscle damage. It should help with the soreness.

I don't know if I'm going to use substitues of any sort (no tofu or soymilk for me). I do know that I'm gonna eat a whole lot of grains, nuts, and vegetables.
Good to hear that you're back on track for the week. A couple of days are hard to make up for sometimes.

[goalie204]

well i worked out again today, even tho the muscles were still sore, figured yesterdays no worktout should have been enough to recover, hopefully tmrw will be less sore

[piperman]

Hi Andy
Thanks for the information on Weight Watchers I will have my wife eating right in no time, and I really like the smokes you hid in the box, I am still searching for your address to return the favor, someone will help me, maybe if I look at the box harder I might find it. ;) :dance: your time is coming. Sorry did not mean to Hijack your thread. :rolleyes:

[Starscream]

Hi Andy
Thanks for the information on Weight Watchers I will have my wife eating right in no time, and I really like the smokes you hid in the box, I am still searching for your address to return the favor, someone will help me, maybe if I look at the box harder I might find it. ;) :dance: your time is coming. Sorry did not mean to Hijack your thread. :rolleyes:

What address? :D

[Starscream]

Week 8, Day 3

Hump Day

Went all out for dinner last night: two slices of pizza, sweet n sour chicken, pork lo mein, and some of the wife's general tso's chicken. Today is Ash Wednesday, and so begins my first day of fasting. No meat is gonna be harder than I thought. I guess I'll get a veggie sub on the run for dinner tonight. I have a meeting after school and church tonight, so it'll be busy all day.
The fasting is a personal and spiritual thing for me, not a diet program, so I'll try to keep it out of this thread for the most part, but I will have to mention it as it does affect my diet greatly.

[12stones]

Just popping in to say congrats to those who've been doing well losing some weight. The signatures are looking good!! Got on the scale today (not an official weigh-in) to see that I was at my lowest in 5 years. Hope it lasts through to Friday!

[bonjing]

wooohoooo!!!! i finally wieghed myself today. just about 25lbs in a little over eight weeks. now to lose more!! my runnning time is getting shorter, but need to do it more than once a week. I have been hitting the gym mon, tue and wed for about 4 or 5 weeks now and have been dieting since about 01/05. now the hard part begins, at least for me.

keep up the good work everyone, we all stumble every now and then, we just gotta pick ourselves up and continue the fight.

[Starscream]

Awesome job to both Ricky and Greg! Glad to hear the great news! Y'all keep it up.

I hope to hit the twenty pound mark by Monday too.
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[kayaker]

Way to go everyone.

I went to a Ju Jitsu class tonight with a friend. Barely survived the first 15 minutes of "warm up". Learned some cool techniques and held my own on the ground. Really need to work on the conditioning though.

With what I sweated off tonight, I should be OK for my weigh in tomorrow. If I can get out of bed that is.

:pu

[kayaker]

Well, I guess the pain is worth it. I hurt this AM, but manged to get up.

I dropped 2.4 for an even 237, and a total drop of 12.2 lbs.

So, I'm back to familiar territory (I usually weigh ~236). Now I have to keep this momentum going and see if I can get below 230.

More climbing this evening.

Hmmm...
Breakfast = ???
Lunch = Wor Wonton soup
Supper = ???

[Starscream]

Congrats, Ian! Way to go. Seems that we are all getting somewhere lately.
This no meat or dairy thing is harder than I thought. I brought along some granola bars for lunch, and when I look at the ingredients, it has dehydrated milk in it.:(

I guess I'll just stick to my sunflower seeds. Nothing but seeds so far today. I'll have to eat a killer supper to make up for it.

[Starscream]

Went overboard at the Mexican restaraunt last night. Ate two bowls full of chips and salsa to myself, and then overdid it on the vegetarian fajitas. I went home stuffed to the gills. At least it was all vegetables. My friend is having a pig-pickin' this Saturday. I'm very, very, very tempted to eat there. I told him I was getting a to-go plate so I could eat it on Sunday though. Temptation's a b!tch!:mad:

No exercise this week yet. That cold made me lazy and I don't want to start back. Gotta get back on track w/ the exercise.:(

[pmwz]

I am back up to 261.027 due to a long weekend (carnival) with a lot of food/beer. The weather is almost good enough to jog in the morning. I want to try to run twice next week between 5 and 6 am for 30min.
I will start with my drivers license classes next week and that will cost two of my usual work out days... :( .
I am going to add a couple of new workout/lifting goals next week.
I hope that the rest of you is having a better week than i had...

[Starscream]

I am back up to 261.027 due to a long weekend (carnival) with a lot of food/beer. The weather is almost good enough to jog in the morning. I want to try to run twice next week between 5 and 6 am for 30min.
I will start with my drivers license classes next week and that will cost two of my usual work out days... :( .
I am going to add a couple of new workout/lifting goals next week.
I hope that the rest of you is having a better week than i had...

We all have bad weeks. Don't get discouraged. Carnival is a good excuse for a bad week. Sometimes it's worth it to indulge.

[12stones]

Still at 202 today. No up or down. Looking for a better week next week. I desperately want to break the 200 mark.

[kayaker]

Let's keep the faith gentlemen. It will be hard at times (like the Chinese buffet I was at last night) but we can do it. We may even have setbacks, but we have to jump back on that horse again and keep striving for the goal.

Ceral for Breakfast
Sandwich for lunch
supper is open at the moment.

Exercise = some shoveling and maybe some crunches, pushups and squats.

[Cyanide]

Can I jump in on this? I guess I need to know the premise...but 17 pages is a lot to read through.

I guess to start, I was at 257 lbs on July 12 2008. My heaviest ever. That was even after running 5 km a night for over 2 years.

So, I joined a gym that was more expensive that I wanted to afford. It helped me stay motivated (nothing like motivating a cheap bastage by making him pay first and create his own results second).

At this morning, I was down to 219.8 lbs. I was at this weight also just before Christmas, but then bobbed up to 225 during/after the holidays especially with lots of military out-of-town taskings and moonlighting work keeping me from the gym. But I am back this morning to the lowest I have weighed in close to 8-9 years.

My goal is 208. That is the lowest weight I have been in my adult life. Should have me pretty ripped.

I guess my successes have come from a change of focus away from weight and towards "performance". Instead of weighing myself frequently (maybe once a week), I focus on various other numbers. For instance, my fastest mile-and-a-half run (on treadmill) has been 8 min 52 seconds. It took months of slowly squeeking down the number on a daily basis. Each workout at 05:30 would have various time trials (on treadmill), weight machines and core exercise, working up to a peak at about 06:20 and then cooling down. At the peak, is a 1.5 mile sprint starting at some speed above 8.5 mph and working up to 10 to 11 mph for a various time. That top day I went straight to 10, and climbed from there. I deemed that was the fastest I would ever get, so I had to change my goal or face injury. So, now I aim at duration of run at 10 mph. So far, this morning I bested myself at 13 minutes 16 seconds at 10 mph before I felt I had to stop or immediately injure myself.

Beyond that, I have slowly climbed up on benchpress and lats pulldown until I can stack the machines. Now I am slowly climbing on the number of reps I can do at top weight. A balance this with similar strategies vs the delts, biceps, triceps, traps, rhomboids...thats the majority of the big musles in the upper limbs. I generally have poor enough form that the other secondary muscles get a good work out too ;) .

This all has down great for me.

My resting heart rate is in the low 50's, my BP is 110/60 (any lower is probably not any better, even now I get dizzy if I jump up too fast without an adrenaline rush to help pump the pressure up).

But, I guess that is my intro into this club. Thanks for having me. I am guessing it will take me about 6 months to drop these last 12 lbs. Afterall, it was my son's birthday today so I have had 2 big macs, a piece of chocolate cake, a rum and coke, ice cream and that doesn't include the dinner party I am about to go to. Good thing I only weigh myself once a week and that it won't happen again until next weekend.

Cheers to you all, motivational thoughts for you all and lets banter it up.

Cyanide

[Starscream]

Can I jump in on this? I guess I need to know the premise...but 17 pages is a lot to read through.

I guess to start, I was at 257 lbs on July 12 2008. My heaviest ever. That was even after running 5 km a night for over 2 years.

So, I joined a gym that was more expensive that I wanted to afford. It helped me stay motivated (nothing like motivating a cheap bastage by making him pay first and create his own results second).

At this morning, I was down to 219.8 lbs. I was at this weight also just before Christmas, but then bobbed up to 225 during/after the holidays especially with lots of military out-of-town taskings and moonlighting work keeping me from the gym. But I am back this morning to the lowest I have weighed in close to 8-9 years.

My goal is 208. That is the lowest weight I have been in my adult life. Should have me pretty ripped.

I guess my successes have come from a change of focus away from weight and towards "performance". Instead of weighing myself frequently (maybe once a week), I focus on various other numbers. For instance, my fastest mile-and-a-half run (on treadmill) has been 8 min 52 seconds. It took months of slowly squeeking down the number on a daily basis. Each workout at 05:30 would have various time trials (on treadmill), weight machines and core exercise, working up to a peak at about 06:20 and then cooling down. At the peak, is a 1.5 mile sprint starting at some speed above 8.5 mph and working up to 10 to 11 mph for a various time. That top day I went straight to 10, and climbed from there. I deemed that was the fastest I would ever get, so I had to change my goal or face injury. So, now I aim at duration of run at 10 mph. So far, this morning I bested myself at 13 minutes 16 seconds at 10 mph before I felt I had to stop or immediately injure myself.

Beyond that, I have slowly climbed up on benchpress and lats pulldown until I can stack the machines. Now I am slowly climbing on the number of reps I can do at top weight. A balance this with similar strategies vs the delts, biceps, triceps, traps, rhomboids...thats the majority of the big musles in the upper limbs. I generally have poor enough form that the other secondary muscles get a good work out too ;) .

This all has down great for me.

My resting heart rate is in the low 50's, my BP is 110/60 (any lower is probably not any better, even now I get dizzy if I jump up too fast without an adrenaline rush to help pump the pressure up).

But, I guess that is my intro into this club. Thanks for having me. I am guessing it will take me about 6 months to drop these last 12 lbs. Afterall, it was my son's birthday today so I have had 2 big macs, a piece of chocolate cake, a rum and coke, ice cream and that doesn't include the dinner party I am about to go to. Good thing I only weigh myself once a week and that it won't happen again until next weekend.

Cheers to you all, motivational thoughts for you all and lets banter it up.

Cyanide
Welcome aboard, John. :tu And good luck too.

[jquirit]

Haven't updated in a while, but wanted to let you folks know that I'm still working at it. Down to 212 lbs, and going to make a few more modifications to my plan. Lack of gym is killing me (for weight training), but trying to make the best of it. Will have to admit, doing the fundamentals has been a good experience thus far. 15 good form push-ups takes a bit of effort compared to 7 when first starting out. Core stuff is proving to be the hardest part. Just can't seem to build up a "sense" of strenght in my core just yet.

A new wrinkle to my cardio is starting up the "Couch to 5k" jogging/running program. I found out the local college opens the track to the community and I can run/jog on it when it's no reserved so I'm going to start taking advantage of that.

[Starscream]

Changing my weigh-in day to Wednesday temporarily. I can eat meat on Sunday, so that will be my splurge day. I don't want to weigh-in the day after a high eating day. So I am moving my weigh-ins to Wednesday. Weighed in this morning at 243, up one pound. I had a feeling this would happen, and have been debating the weigh-in move for a week now. Today's pound gain assures me that Wednesday will be a much better day to begin the week.

After Easter, I'll probably move weigh-ins back to Monday.
So, no report today, hopefully will have good news on Wednesday.

[Starscream]

Haven't updated in a while, but wanted to let you folks know that I'm still working at it. Down to 212 lbs, and going to make a few more modifications to my plan. Lack of gym is killing me (for weight training), but trying to make the best of it. Will have to admit, doing the fundamentals has been a good experience thus far. 15 good form push-ups takes a bit of effort compared to 7 when first starting out. Core stuff is proving to be the hardest part. Just can't seem to build up a "sense" of strenght in my core just yet.

A new wrinkle to my cardio is starting up the "Couch to 5k" jogging/running program. I found out the local college opens the track to the community and I can run/jog on it when it's no reserved so I'm going to start taking advantage of that.

Glad you're still with it. Keep up the hard work.

[kayaker]

Changing my weigh-in day to Wednesday temporarily.

I'm finding Thursday a great day for weighing in. If I splurge on the weekend, I find it is easier to make up for it earlier in the week.

I have a lot of making up to do because I feel off the wagon hard this weekend.:bh

[Smokin Gator]

I had a tough week last week. Traveled a bunch so I didn't eat or exercise well. Didn't go up in weight at all but the pants feel a little tight this morning. Hopefully, I will do better this week.

Great job Ian!!!

[Cyanide]

For those with:
a) an ipod
b) a large potential to increase their motivation level through music

I have found the podcast:

podrunner

useful.

It is roughly 1 hour of a set pace that is mixed fresh each week. Its techno music, so, over time I have stopped using it because I like Metallica better. But, really, it is great stuff, no pauses between songs (its one long "song"), all the BPMs are the same and it is purpose-designed (for running, spin class etc).

Give it a try. I think it must be up to nearly 100 episodes by now.

Cheers

Cy

[jquirit]

For those with:
a) an ipod
b) a large potential to increase their motivation level through music

I have found the podcast:

podrunner

useful.

It is roughly 1 hour of a set pace that is mixed fresh each week. Its techno music, so, over time I have stopped using it because I like Metallica better. But, really, it is great stuff, no pauses between songs (its one long "song"), all the BPMs are the same and it is purpose-designed (for running, spin class etc).

Give it a try. I think it must be up to nearly 100 episodes by now.

Cheers

Cy

I just found out about them (it's who I was referring to in my earlier post). I'm using their interval program, specifically the Today to 5K program, to start up for running. We'll see how it goes!

[Starscream]

Not looking good for tomorrow. :(

Maybe it'll still turn around. This dietary change is taking some getting used to, and throwing my system off. It'll balance out and I'll be back on track shortly I hope.

[Cyanide]

As an additional motivational factor, I have filled out the Mantracker Prey Application today. Think I will submit it once I have a suitable partner.

Cheers

Cy

[jquirit]

Tried the first week of the Podrunner Interval program. Considering I've done most of my intervals on a treadmill previous to this, it's a lot more tricky on a track/road. However, this is a good challenge and I look forward to continuing this!

[Starscream]

Week 8 results: No change. Still at 242. Didn't hit my 20lbs goal at the two month mark. No sweat. Gotta focus and take the exercise serious. I don't exercise daily anymore, haven't done it at all in two weeks. That cold I had got me off schedule, and I never picked back up after it had gone. Focus, focus, focus! It probably also didn't help that I ate almost a pound of veggie chow mein the night before weigh-in.



Two months down, and I've lost 19lbs. Not the best in the world, but not too shabby either. Now it's time to redouble my efforts and get to it. Best of luck to you all!

[kayaker]

Week 8 results: No change. Still at 242. Didn't hit my 20lbs goal at the two month mark. No sweat. Gotta focus and take the exercise serious. I don't exercise daily anymore, haven't done it at all in two weeks. That cold I had got me off schedule, and I never picked back up after it had gone. Focus, focus, focus! It probably also didn't help that I ate almost a pound of veggie chow mein the night before weigh-in.



Two months down, and I've lost 19lbs. Not the best in the world, but not too shabby either. Now it's time to redouble my efforts and get to it. Best of luck to you all!

Nothing wrong with that cut sir. I'm hoping for status quo, at best, tomorrow. I haven't been as active this week and food choices and amounts were just silly.

I do have a ju jutsu class tonight that should be a real help, then I will be right along beside you on the focus train.:tu

[Starscream]

I will be right along beside you on the focus train.:tu

All aboard! CHOOOOCHOOOOO!:D



Peanut butter granola bar for breakfast today with coffee, w/ sweetner and no cream.

Peanut butter granola bar for lunch today w/ diet Mt. Dew

12" veggie sub from Subway for dinner w/ a Sprite Zero.


I know I'm gonna eat some salted peanuts today sometime. Peanuts are a good protein source, supposedly.

[Starscream]

I'm down to 241 today. Too bad it's not my official weigh-in day. I'll get there eventually. 225 sounds like a long ways off.

Breakfast and lunch: Granola bars for both.
Snack: Roasted salted peanuts (in the shell)
Dinner: ??

Keep the faith people.

[kayaker]

Keep going Andy!

I've had a bit of a setback. Back up to 240 even, a gain of 3lbs.

I knew it wasn't going to be good though, eating was way out of hand last weekend and beyond.

Time to buckle back down now. Climbing this evening. Not sure about supper yet.

[Starscream]

Keep going Andy!

I've had a bit of a setback. Back up to 240 even, a gain of 3lbs.

I knew it wasn't going to be good though, eating was way out of hand last weekend and beyond.

Time to buckle back down now. Climbing this evening. Not sure about supper yet.

I'm dead even with you today, Ian. I weighed in at 240 also. Too bad this isn't my official weigh-in day.

Linguini noodles w/ garlic and olive oil, french bread w/ dipping oils, and a little bit of garlic herb ricearoni for dinner last night. Noodles as a main course was quite satisfying.

Please, someone slap me if I don't exercise any this weekend.

[Starscream]

Yesterday was splurge day, and I OD'd at the chinese buffet. I did manage to get in some exercise. Rode the bike for 5 miles (with two of the kids) and did some yardwork. Tired as all get out after the bike ride, but it was a blast. Plan on doing more this week.

[icehog3]

More than 1/2 way to your short term goal....keep it up, Andy! :)

[jquirit]

Weight in was this morning. Scale says... 209 lbs. Slow yet steady weight-loss, so I'm happy with that. Also had a friend note that I seemed to be losing weight. Good sign!

So everybody, stay the course and keep at it! :tu

[WildBlueSooner]

Weight in was this morning. Scale says... 209 lbs. Slow yet steady weight-loss, so I'm happy with that. Also had a friend note that I seemed to be losing weight. Good sign!

So everybody, stay the course and keep at it! :tu

Great work! Keep it up:dance:

[Starscream]

More than 1/2 way to your short term goal....keep it up, Andy! :)

Great work! Keep it up:dance:
Thanks for the encouraging words, guys! It means a lot to all of us.
Weight in was this morning. Scale says... 209 lbs. Slow yet steady weight-loss, so I'm happy with that. Also had a friend note that I seemed to be losing weight. Good sign!

So everybody, stay the course and keep at it! :tu

Slow and steady wins the race. Glad you're still on track. When others notice that you are losing weight, it makes you feel good, doesn't it?

[Shaerza]

Also had a friend note that I seemed to be losing weight. Good sign!


That is one of the greatest feelings in the world, and was one of the most powerful motivating factors for me. I still see people that have not seen me since I started the process, and it just makes the rest of your day better anytime you hear it!

Keep up the good work guys :tu

[Starscream]

Just did a three mile ride w/ my kids (only one, the six yr old, could hang w/ me for all three). That relieved some stress after a long day at work. Hopefully it'll help w/ tomorrow's weigh in, but I doubt it. I've been hanging around the 242/243 mark all week.:(

[Starscream]

:bh
Second week with no loss. Can't seem to get past this 242 mark. I have gotta shake things up here, but can't seem to find the energy or the will power to do so. Between work, two online classes, church, grading papers, and household chores, I just can't devote too much time to exercise. Or the time I do get I am exhausted and need to relax for a bit. I am enjoying this bicycle riding, but it's not enough. Sunday splurge days hurt me somewhat, and still getting used to no meat right now has thrown me off a little too.

[Starscream]

Thanks. I've been told that sometimes we can hit a wall, or at least a plateau, where the body needs time to adjust. We just have to not get discouraged, stick to our guns, and stick with the plan.

I've also heard that we also have natural weights that will take a great deal of effort to get past. If I can't get lower than 230, but can remain active and eating healthy, I'll be happy enough.

Remember this post, Ian? This is what I'm dealing with right now.:mad:

[Smokin Gator]

I haven't been posting much because I have sucked wind on my plan lately and I don't feel good about it. I worked out the first couple of days this week but not today. I am also giving up alcohol for a while to see if that will help.

Gotta get back on track!!!

[Starscream]

I am also giving up alcohol for a while to see if that will help.



Worked wonders for me.:tu

[bonjing]

working out and eating right have been a pain for me this past month. with the layoffs and cut backs, my schedule is all over the f-in place. couple of weeks of swing, some day and a few double backs here and there, i'm barely functioning.

Sugar Free red bull works wonders

[kayaker]

Remember this post, Ian? This is what I'm dealing with right now.:mad:

Hey AS,

Looks like several of us are dealing with it. With a time demanding schedule it's harder to keep on track. Probably because of available energy levels and quick food.

Maybe you need a heavy bag. You'd be amazed how relaxing that can be and how much you can burn from it. Especially if you start throwing in kicks and knees.

SG, as a Scotch-a-holic I can't condone giving up alcohol...but I can see your point. There are a fair few calories there and if it also leads to snacking on stuff other than carrots of celery, then it does double damage.

On the WW program, drinks count as points, so you just work then into the system and deal with them accordingly.

I weigh in tomorrow and I think I'm back on track to where I was a couple of weeks ago. Most of the junk food is out of the house now and I'm back to the climbing gym with greater frequency.

Keep you heads up and your chins down gentlemen.:salute:

[Shaerza]

Sunday splurge days hurt me somewhat, and still getting used to no meat right now has thrown me off a little too.

I do not think I could ever give up meat for more then a few days, and I can imagine that it might lead me to overeating other things.

Are you actively allowing yourself to have a splurge day every week? It seems like several of you are having bad weeks after you post about a splurge night. I know that it is very difficult to do when you are eating out or cooking large meals at home, but I strongly urge you to try to avoid "letting" yourself have nights off. I found over the course of last year that anytime I let myself have a free day, I would start to get more slack on watching everything else, and it would just snowball to a very poor week.

As for those of you that are feeling stuck.. keep with it! I was stuck trying to break thru the 200lbs mark for 6 weeks. It got depressing, but when I finally got there it was a great feeling.

I will plug the med ball workout again too. It only takes 20 minutes to run thru a set and it is a great core body workout. Wokring thru it with no breaks even gets you into a bit of cardio range as well.

[Starscream]

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Are you actively allowing yourself to have a splurge day every week? As for those of you that are feeling stuck.. keep with it! I was stuck trying to break thru the 200lbs mark for 6 weeks. It got depressing, but when I finally got there it was a great feeling.

.

Yes, WW allows extra points each week for a splurge night. You can use all of your extra points in one day, or you can use them throughout the week. But they recommend that you use them up by the end of the week.

Thanks for the encouraging words, Dan.:tu

[Genetic Defect]

I doubt I will see the 200lb mark

[Starscream]

I doubt I will see the 200lb mark
I haven't seen it in twelve years.

[Genetic Defect]

its been a while for me

[Shaerza]

Yes, WW allows extra points each week for a splurge night. You can use all of your extra points in one day, or you can use them throughout the week. But they recommend that you use them up by the end of the week.


Alrighty. I will just add that the entire time I was doing the WW program I did not actively try to use up extra points. If I had a few points left over every day for the week I considered that a bonus! I did my best to maintain my intake for the entire week, then I would allow a splurge every few weeks.. Usually in the form of a night out drinking =\ An important addition tho, is that I never starved myself or anything silly like that to reduce my points intake.


I never thought I would see 200lbs again when I was sitting up at 250 either :tu Took me about 8-9 months to shed it all. Certainly not a fast process!

[Starscream]

Alrighty. I will just add that the entire time I was doing the WW program I did not actively try to use up extra points. If I had a few points left over every day for the week I considered that a bonus!

Normally I don't go out of my way to use up those points either. But under my current circumstances, I'm looking forward to those splurge days, at least until Easter gets here.

[Cyanide]

Oh man, I have spent the last weekend and on into this week just continuously falling off the wagon. I discovered something called a boxty. Too good to stop eating!!!!

I am so ashamed of myself (not really). Will consider getting back "on the wagon" tomorrow morning.

Cheers to you all

Cy

[kayaker]

Great Jujutsu class tonight. I am going to be in a lot of pain tomorrow. We burn more calories while we are healing, right?

[Starscream]

Great Jujutsu class tonight. I am going to be in a lot of pain tomorrow. We burn more calories while we are healing, right?

That's what I hear, anyways. No pain, no gain.;)



I got in some exercise last night, not much, but some.
Played kickball at church with the 1st and 2nd grade class. Then we played dodgeball and tag. Upon returning to the house, my middle child and I went for a 2.2 mile ride on the bicycles.
Dinner was a 12" veggie sub, some Sun Chips, and later I had two slices of light bread with olive oil and a cup of peanuts.

[kayaker]

I got in some exercise last night, not much, but some.

Good stuff. Heck, chasing kids around has to be good exercise. Especially if you make fun games of it.

[kayaker]

After the amount I sweated last night, and how I was doing this week I was hoping for a better result. A 1.4lb drop is better than nothing, I guess.

[Starscream]

After the amount I sweated last night, and how I was doing this week I was hoping for a better result. A 1.4lb drop is better than nothing, I guess.

Congrats on hitting below the 240 mark, Ian! :dance::wo

I have a feeling that I'm gonna gain this week. Last night I had veggie lo mein and veggie chow mein. I'm going to the beach today and spending the weekend there w/ the wife and w/o the kids. I've got a feeling I'm gonna eat good and do little exercise while at the beach.

[Shaerza]

I've got a feeling I'm gonna eat good and do little exercise while at the beach.

Get those thoughts outta your head! Thinking positive is the first step to succeeding:tu Telling yourself something like that ahead of time is just gonna give you an excuse for when you actually give in.

[Starscream]

Get those thoughts outta your head! Thinking positive is the first step to succeeding:tu Telling yourself something like that ahead of time is just gonna give you an excuse for when you actually give in.

That's true, but it won't be as much fun if I don't give in at least a little.:)

[Starscream]

If I don't gain weight this week, something is dead wrong. I hit the all-you-can-eat seafood buffet Sunday. Oysters Rockefeller, steamed muscles, New Foundland Special, Crab Imperial, crab legs, fried oysters, crawfish, peanut butter pie...

Anyway, I took the weekend off to celebrate. I even had some alcohol too (first time in over two months). Gonna brace myself for a gain when I weigh in Wednesday, and get back on the bandwagon.

[Starscream]

I have been introduced to a new world: Veggie substitutes. Boca Burgersand veggie sausage links do not taste like meat at all, but they are not bad. Boca burgers are especially good on the grill.

Tomorrow is weigh in day. I weighed in yesterday and this morning at 242 still. Maybe I was more active than I thought over the weekend.

[Cyanide]

Woohoo!!!

Virus=Weight Loss.

After struggling to get back to the 119 mark for over a week, one good solid virus and I am right back there!

If any of you want a chance at using this method, PM your address and I will bomb you with used facial tissues.

[Starscream]

Woohoo!!!

Virus=Weight Loss.

After struggling to get back to the 119 mark for over a week, one good solid virus and I am right back there!

If any of you want a chance at using this method, PM your address and I will bomb you with used facial tissues.

:r
No.

[jquirit]

Woohoo!!!

Virus=Weight Loss.

After struggling to get back to the 119 mark for over a week, one good solid virus and I am right back there!

If any of you want a chance at using this method, PM your address and I will bomb you with used facial tissues.

119?! Either that's a typo or you're really skinny, Cyanide. :r As for your offer, I'm not too sure about that... Yet..

Weather has been absolute crap so going out an jogging hasn't happened (need to get myself some waterproof running clothing). So on the weigh-in yesterday my weight was still 209 pounds. Guess that's a good sign, at least I didn't gain in the interim.

[Cyanide]

Well, the pinky on my left hand is still pretty fat so I must have slipped onto the "1" when I meant to hit the "2". 219.

[Starscream]

Official weigh in was still at 242 today. Not bad considering the weekend I spent being a glutton. If I ever get committed to working out again, I'll start losing some weight. I've been at 242 for three weeks now. No gain is not bad, but it's time to break through the 240 barrier.

[kayaker]

Official weigh in was still at 242 today. Not bad considering the weekend I spent being a glutton. If I ever get committed to working out again, I'll start losing some weight. I've been at 242 for three weeks now. No gain is not bad, but it's time to break through the 240 barrier.

Not gaining is still a victory. I'm not sure how I'll do tomorrow. My brother's GF moved the scale into their en-suite, so I don't get to it to check up as often.

I just hope JJujutsu tonight will make up for the Wendy's last night.

[Starscream]

I just hope JJujutsu tonight will make up for the Wendy's last night.

:tpd: I felt the same way about that Angry Whopper I ate Sunday evening.:D

[LooseCard]

First, let me just say that reading through this was quite amusing. You guys are a riot.

I'll write up a nice huge intro for the next post....

So far, down 10 lbs the first week :D, up 2.6 the next :(.
Due for weigh-in on Friday morn, week 3. And I haven't been able to 'fit' exercising in yet.

No, I'm not bragging, but once I throw out the other info about me, you'll understand. (I could compete with 'The Biggest Losers' if I didn't have to work for a living)

[kayaker]

Welcome Dan. Can't wait to read your intro.:tu

[Starscream]

First, let me just say that reading through this was quite amusing. You guys are a riot.

I'll write up a nice huge intro for the next post....

So far, down 10 lbs the first week :D, up 2.6 the next :(.
Due for weigh-in on Friday morn, week 3. And I haven't been able to 'fit' exercising in yet.

No, I'm not bragging, but once I throw out the other info about me, you'll understand. (I could compete with 'The Biggest Losers' if I didn't have to work for a living)

Welcome aboard!:tu
Good luck on that weigh-in on Friday.

[LooseCard]

I keep losing weight........ but it keeps finding me, and brings new friends too..........

Thanks for the welcome.
Problem right now is the wife bought the 10" plates instead of the 8" this time. Believe me, this makes a huge difference!


I'll tell you all this much though... We now have a scale at the house.
We went town to the IKEA just so that I could get one cheap, as normally they either don't go high enough or are wicked wicked expensive if they do.


The last time we dieted, I was down by about 80 pounds, and was HUGELY proud of this accomplishment.
One rear-ender later and I became sedentary for 6 months, and have gained it all back. Here we are, 2 years later, and I’m back to overflowing my largest pants, and regular knees aches. It’s time.

My goal? Let’s start with getting below 300, and in shape.
That'll beat the last try.

(Friday allows me to be easier on weekends and get days to recover... heh heh....)

[kayaker]

I keep losing weight........ but it keeps finding me, and brings new friends too..........

Yep. That sounds familiar.


(Friday allows me to be easier on weekends and get days to recover... heh heh....)

That's why I weigh in on Thursday. Sometimes my weekend starts early.:D

Sorry to hear about your accident, but stick with us and we'll get our targets together.:tu

[bonjing]

glad to hear you guys are still keeping at it. The past few weeks with my crazy schedule, i find myself eating to stay awake, i have put on close to 10lbs. damn i feel so weak. this BS schedule is going to last a few more weeks and i'm getting pissed. I gotta get my mind and body right this week. i'm going to have fun this weekend and hit the gym hard during the week.

[Starscream]

I ate good yesterday for my birthday. I had four Boca burgers on flatbread buns, a couple of helpings of oven baked potatoes, and two helpings of pasta salad. Nice birthday feast. Although I was full as could be and stuffed to the gills, I didn't over do it on points.

[LooseCard]

That's why I weigh in on Thursday. Sometimes my weekend starts early.

Yup, sounds like I need to back it up one more day too....:(


For the first time ever, the wifey agreed to going to a Chinese Buffet. She usually is against these, but she got a 'good referral' for the place, and our kid egged her into it.

Big mistake.



Big, big mistake.


I had a big plate of Sushi (which is more of a filler), and a full plate of dinner. A little more dinner, and topped of with a plate of desserts....

I know I still have too much food in my intestines to read acurrate but damn.:mad:
I can either move the weigh in to Friday and take the hit, or still weigh in on Sunday (remember, was just going to change...) and hope for the best.


Pizza celebration tonight as a 'bon voyage' party for Bro-in-law who ships off to Boot Camp at the end of this month... :(

I'm not giving up, but I just can't win either. :(:(

[Starscream]

I can either move the weigh in to Friday and take the hit, or still weigh in on Sunday (remember, was just going to change...) and hope for the best

If you do change your weigh-in day, make sure you keep it at that day for a while. Changing your weigh-in date regularly gives you inaccurate readings as to your true progress.

Temptations a b!tch, ain't it?:)

[LooseCard]

If you do change your weigh-in day, make sure you keep it at that day for a while. Changing your weigh-in date regularly gives you inaccurate readings as to your true progress.

Temptation's a b!tch, ain't it?:)

I'm thinking the same thing, but I have yet to actually change as I am only on 3rd week....


Yes, it is - but that's what keeps us going.

[Starscream]

It's Sunday! :wo Time for some meat!
Red velvet cake, steak, cheesy bacon potatoes, boiled shrimp!
Birthday meals are great!
I'm eating a huge peice of red velvet cake as we speak. Tomorrow I go back into the routine.

[Cyanide]

Its funny, sometimes when I miss a number of workouts I actually lose some weight. Providing I get back "on the wagon" without too much delay I also manage to maintain the accomplishment.

Over the last 3 days I have not been to the gym at all. That type of behaviour is usually only reserved for holidays. Anyway, I weighed in this morning just to see how much I was going to pay for my sloth. It turns out, I was at 218, the lightest I have been in 8-9 years. I better get back to the gym tomorrow morning or I might balloon up to 227!

[Starscream]

Its funny, sometimes when I miss a number of workouts I actually lose some weight. Providing I get back "on the wagon" without too much delay I also manage to maintain the accomplishment.

Over the last 3 days I have not been to the gym at all. That type of behaviour is usually only reserved for holidays. Anyway, I weighed in this morning just to see how much I was going to pay for my sloth. It turns out, I was at 218, the lightest I have been in 8-9 years. I better get back to the gym tomorrow morning or I might balloon up to 227!

Funny how that works. Congrats, John. :wo

[Genetic Defect]

I lost weight on vacation :confused:

[LooseCard]

Congratz John!

Happy Belated Andy.






And no, I haven't yet.......

[Starscream]

I lost weight on vacation :confused:

:tu

[Starscream]

Got some arm work in last night.
Also had a good meal too. Garlic linguine (sp) noodles and garlic bread. As Pee-Wee Herman would say "Mmmmm, Garlicy".
I also discovered a new snack, Pita Bites Garlic and Chives. Looking back on last night's consumption, it would seem as if I'm trying to keep the vampires away.

[kayaker]

Got some arm work in last night.

Too much info, Andy.:jd








:r:r:r

[Starscream]

Too much info, Andy.:jd




:c
Not that kind of arm work.

[LooseCard]

Too much info, Andy.:jd
http://www.emoticons4u.com/mad/011.gif



So I broke down and weighed in this morn...
Up another 2 and change.

I'm still down 5.1 overall in 3 weeks, so I guess it's not bad

I need to get my metabolism straight, so I've been contemplating a diet/breakfast drink for mornings. I'm sure it would do better than the Special K bars I've been trying to remember to have...
Yesterday was leftover homemade chili, today was a Bulkie Roll sammie and a handful and a half of animal crackers in lieu of chips...

Dinner was a seasoned pork chop, mashed, and veggies. Tonight will be something with chicken, yellow rice and veggie - haven't decided how yet...

[Shaerza]

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I need to get my metabolism straight, so I've been contemplating a diet/breakfast drink for mornings. I'm sure it would do better than the Special K bars I've been trying to remember to have...


I ate the slimfast quick meal bars for breakfast every day for a year :tu They have enough calories (220) that they should stave off hunger enough till you get to lunch. They arent cheap.. But I havent found anything else that keeps me alive till lunch. I really think that breakfast was a pretty big step for me in terms of getting the metabolism on track. It sounds like you are already trying to make sure you eat at least something so thats a good step

[Starscream]

Breakfast is essential to losing weight. Get's you up and running in the morning. I like the SlimFast bars, but yes, they are expensive. I'll stick to my oatmeal.

[LooseCard]

I don't remember, or run out more often than not.
I pick up the boxes of Spec.K cheap (Price Rite) so it isn't too bad.

I know it's the right thing... but I can never get past the 21-day thing.
And when I do remember, it's usually around 10 AM already, and I'm realizing that I'm hungry.

Oh well... http://www.emoticons4u.com/sad/533.gif

As long as I keep trying..............

[Starscream]

I know it's the right thing... but I can never get past the 21-day thing.
As long as I keep trying..............

What's the 21 day thing?

[LooseCard]

It takes 21 days to make a habit.
If you can do it for 21 days, you'll do it every day there after.

It goes along with the 7-Yes study.
If you can ask 7 questions and get a Yes every time, it is likely that you can get them to agree with what you want - for the 8th or 9th question.
(Haven't found a situation to test this one myself, yet...)

You're only 21 days away from a good habit!

[Starscream]

It takes 21 days to make a habit.
If you can do it for 21 days, you'll do it every day there after.

It goes along with the 7-Yes study.
If you can ask 7 questions and get a Yes every time, it is likely that you can get them to agree with what you want - for the 8th or 9th question.
(Haven't found a situation to test this one myself, yet...)

You're only 21 days away from a good habit!

:tu

[Starscream]

This is now the fourth week in a row that I have weighed in at 242. Can't seem to drop from this point. Activity level rose this week and I thought that I'd at least lose a pound, but no such luck.

[Hardcz]

Breakfast is essential to losing weight. Get's you up and running in the morning. I like the SlimFast bars, but yes, they are expensive. I'll stick to my oatmeal.


I agree, usually I have 18 oz of coffee for breakfast while at work. Sometimes I'll splurge and have a few fun sized candy bars, maybe a bagel, or some pretzels. Whatever is laying around the cube.

[Shaerza]

No updates?! I hope that doesnt mean you all had bad weekends!

Coffee doesnt count as breakfast :tu

[kayaker]

I'm on a mini-hiatus. Life got crazy-busy here and someone hid the scales away. OK, ok...I actually know where they are but they are no longer where I have easy use of them. Also, I think I will have to move my weigh-in to Friday. I'll be working 10s Mon-Thur with my bus leaving at 0540 for the 0700 start. The active job should also help with the weight loss. At least I'm hoping it will.

[Starscream]

Weigh-in is tomorrow. I'll keep you updated. This cold plus allergies is not doing any good for my health right now. Hopefully I'll get over it soon. I can't even smoke a cigar right now for lack of flavor.

[Starscream]

:wo
I finally lost another pound (probably due to this cold)! Down to 241 today. Two more pounds to go to get below the 240 mark.
I have officially lost 20lbs! :dance:

[kayaker]

Way to go Andy. :tu

I'm going to weigh in again on Friday. I don't expect it to be good but I need to get back on track again.

[LooseCard]

I weighed in yesterday, just forgot to report in.... LOL


Down 2.8, which brings me back to 8 lbs overall from the start.

Now to keep up the positive actions! :tu

[Starscream]

We're pullin' for ya, Ian.

Way to go, Dan!


I weighed in at 239 this morning. Not official, but I haven't been below the 240 mark in two years. I'm stoked about next weeks weigh in.

[goalie204]

I have been off the bandwagon for a long time, its almost like i got defeated and dont care blah, im pretty huge, so its dumb of me, but damnit i duno, i love food too much and its hard work eating healthy

[Starscream]

The New Year's Resolution kicks have all wore off of most of us by now. I still keep a very close watch over my diet but I'm not committed to exercising like I started out in January. I haven't fallen off the bandwagon, but I'm riding at the back. This little loss that I've had this week has given me some renewed enthusiasm though.

[Starscream]

I am stoked about tomorrow's weigh-in. Unless I eat a horse today, I'm sure to have a good loss. I weighed in this morning at 237. :wo
I bought my middle child a basketball goal for his birthday and we have been out there the past two day playing ball. I attribute the loss to this. Basketball is a great way to get in some good exercise. I've been tired out two days straight now.

[Shaerza]

Good work Andy.:tu A good week is sure to help boost your motivation to stay on the right course.

[Starscream]

Good work Andy.:tu A good week is sure to help boost your motivation to stay on the right course.

Thanks Dan. Motivation is key. I've still got the rest of the day before the official weigh-in. I'm gonna get in a fair amount of exercise when I get home to see if I can't keep it at this weight or lower.

[LooseCard]

I have been off the bandwagon for a long time, its almost like i got defeated and dont care blah, im pretty huge, so its dumb of me, but damnit i duno, i love food too much and its hard work eating healthy
I hear ya Myles! I have the same problem.
Just get back on the wagon and start moving forward! We all fall off from time to time, it's whether or not we pick ourselves back up that makes the difference.

Don't quit on yourself! Get back into it and join us!


I am stoked about tomorrow's weigh-in. Unless I eat a horse today, I'm sure to have a good loss. I weighed in this morning at 237. :wo
Conga rats!
That's great to hear! You should be fine, enjoy the day knowing that you are the lightest you've been in... months, years ?

You have to be proud of yourself not matter what. You are, after all, below 240!

[LooseCard]

Well, I've gravitated weighing in to Tuesdays by extending somewhere...

After this weekend, I'm happy with my results. Stayed even - no change.

I underwent a minor surgery on Friday afternoon, and spent the entire weekend sitting in the Lazyboy.
I went very easy one the food intake (avoiding the bathroom) for the most part, on Friday and Saturday. The first big meal and my only 'splurging' for the weekend was Saturday dinner - marinated steak tips, roasted red-skin potato wedges, and corn & asparagus mix (and I didn’t have to cook!!).

I knew if I wasn’t careful, I’d regret it – as I was stuck for the weekend. But all-in-all I am happy to have stayed even.

[Starscream]

Hope the surgery went well, Dan. Congrats on no gain. :tu

[LooseCard]

Hope the surgery went well, Dan. Congrats on no gain. :tu

All is well, and I'll be better :dance: than ever.... in about a week. :(

(No, not gastro- related.)

[Starscream]

Sitting at 238lbs officially today. Finally below the 240 mark. Only 13lbs to go to reach my short term goal. :wo
:wo
:dance:

[Starscream]

Looks like I'm screwed for this week. Sunday I'm eating like hell. White Castle burgers, ham (twice), and any other meat I can get a hold of. But that's ok, I can take a couple of days to celebrate and then get back on track.
Some alcohol too.

[kayaker]

I finally weighed in again yesterday. 141. Not great, but still down from my starting point. I'm working 4 tens now so that should help the cause.

Still climbing 3 times a week and will try to start walking in the evenings now that the snow is pretty well gone.

[LooseCard]

Easter is going to affect us all, but let's not give in gang!

[Shaerza]

Hope you all tried to stick to your plans as best as possible over the holiday weekend! I let myself get quite carried away with beer and wine, but I managed to keep my eating mostly in check:tu

[LooseCard]

So, I did get around to weighing in yesterday morning.

Every time I forget, it pushes my sequence off further and further.... it's just not a habit. :(


I made dinner Tuesday night, and dang, it was good. Couldn't figure out why, but it did taste better than usual. Of course, I had to have seconds.......

I've been doing better with that, and threatened the wife about getting 8" plates (which she did, not the 10" ones this time). I'm trying to get myself to drink while I eat to help fill me up.

None-the-less, I did weigh in. After being around the house (boredom munchies) Friday, the HUGE dinner on sunday, home again on Monday, and a double helping of Pasta on Tuesday (night before weigh in)....



Only 1 pound up! Talk about relieved! I was expecting a lot worse.
:wo

[Starscream]

I'm not saying a word till Monday.

[kayaker]

I lost 2.6. :wo The work gig is certainly helping with this.

[Starscream]

I lost 2.6. :wo The work gig is certainly helping with this.

:dance::wo:tu

[Starscream]

It's Monday and vacation and celebrating are over. Great week for overindulgence. I know it wasn't healthy one bit, but I ate any and everything I wanted when I wanted it for the entire week from Easter Sunday till this past Sunday. I killed the barbecue buffets, triple whoppers, chicken fries, chinese buffets, White Castles, and a bottle of wine every day, sometimes two. I went from 238 to 246 in one week. Wow! I was trying my best to gain weight, but I didn't think I ate that much! Today starts the beginning of my return to WeightWatchers plan. Lent is over, the week of celebration is over, and I can get back to the plan. 8lb. gain in one week! Wow, just wow. But I expected to gain.

Breakfast: Nutrigrain Strawberry bar (2pts)
Lunch: Nutrigrain Strawberry bar (2pts)
Nature's Own Granola bar (4pts)
Dinner: Tonight will be beefloin, wild rice (ric-a-roni), and garlic potatoes (not sure on points yet)

Potential exercise: basketball in the driveway

[Starscream]

This is going to be a short week. I'm weighing in on Wednesday (tomorrow). I'm down to 244 today, so maybe the extra two pounds was some water weight.

Today's meals:
Breakfast: water (0 pts)
Lunch: leftover beef tenderloin, rice, and potatoes (10 pts-ish?)
Dinner: Have no idea. Thinking about some tilapia, not sure how to prepare it today (tilapia is good and low in points).

Potential exercise: basketball
I did get in fifteen minutes of ball yesterday, but that's not much time.

[Shaerza]

Good to see that your back on the plan Andy. You will prolly find that about half of what you slapped on last week will come off really quick, so its not quite as bad as it seems!

[Starscream]

Good to see that your back on the plan Andy. You will prolly find that about half of what you slapped on last week will come off really quick, so its not quite as bad as it seems!

I sure hope so.

[Hardcz]

I stopped at Tim Hortons, got a bacon Egg Lettuce Tomato on a Sesameseed Bagel. Picked up a Whole Grain blue berry muffin for later... watching my weight lol... and a large coffee 2 creme 2 splenda.

[LooseCard]

Man, if only that were true for me........



So I remembered to pull the scale out this morning. And after the miserable weekend we had, and working from home on Monday, it didn't surprise me.

Up 1.4 :(



I really need to find a way to get an exercise bike.
I'm too frazzled, or too busy, to actually exercise. I figure that if I got the bike, I would at least have the option of watching TV and pedal pushing in the eves. At least it would be something.

[Shaerza]

I really need to find a way to get an exercise bike.
I'm too frazzled, or too busy, to actually exercise. I figure that if I got the bike, I would at least have the option of watching TV and pedal pushing in the eves. At least it would be something.

Come to Ohio and I will trade ya my bike for a few cigars =p When I first started the program that is exactly what I did. Plopped down on the recumbent bike and rode for 45-60 minutes while I watched tv or played various xbox games.

[Starscream]

Come to Ohio and I will trade ya my bike for a few cigars =p When I first started the program that is exactly what I did. Plopped down on the recumbent bike and rode for 45-60 minutes while I watched tv or played various xbox games.

I had a Gazelle that I used while watching tv. I didn't ever sweat while using it or get tired out. Figured it wasn't doing too much for me, so I sold it. It was fun to ride on though.
Kinda wish I still had it...

[Starscream]

End of Week Results
Weighed in at 243 today. Three pound loss in two days. Didn't get in any exercise yesterday, unlesss you count *ahem*... meanwhile...
Todays meals:
Breakfast - Oatmeal and coffee (3pts)
Lunch - Leftover tilapia and rice (5ish? pts)
Dinner - Not sure yet, but probably a 12" from Subway (turkey, ham, or roast beef) with chips (around the 17pt mark, I'll calculate it later).


Hopefully I'll be back in the 230s in the next week or two.

[Starscream]

Todays meals:

Breakfast - coffee w/ cream (0.5pts)
Lunch - spinach artichoke nuggets (8pts)
Dinner - probably chicken and veggies of some sort (?pts)

No exercise yesterday as I was either at work, church, or completing an exam. I ate a little extra yesterday, some chips and queso dip, but I used portion control.

Todays exercise: hopefully some basketball this afternoon.

[Shaerza]

What are spinach artichoke nuggets, do tell. Sound good!

[Starscream]

What are spinach artichoke nuggets, do tell. Sound good!

MorningStar Farms Veggie Bites: Spinach Artichoke.
It's in the frozen food isle at the grocery in the vegetarian section. I bought these for Lent, but after purchasing them I saw that they contained dairy and couldn't eat them. They look like chicken nuggets, but have spinach and artichoke mix in them rather than meat. They weren't great, but not bad.

[Starscream]

Dinner - probably chicken and veggies of some sort (?pts)
.

Garlic chicken with noodles
breadsticks
hot boiled shrimp
Not sure on points count, but not too high.

[kayaker]

Work life is very busy and luckily active. I also got to hit the climbing gym last night.

Took another 2 off this week. I hope I can keep this momentum going for another while.

[Starscream]

Work life is very busy and luckily active. I also got to hit the climbing gym last night.

Took another 2 off this week. I hope I can keep this momentum going for another while.

Awesome job, Ian!:tu
You're on a roll here the past two weeks!

[Starscream]

Did pretty well yesterday. I'm down to 242 this morning, but it's not an official weigh-in.

Todays meals:
Breakfast - Eggo Waffle (plain) ( pts)
Lunch - Garlic chicken w/ noodles (5pt?)
Dinner - not sure yet, but I know it involves chicken.

[Starscream]

I went overboard on Friday. I ate way too much pizza and wings. My willpower disappears whenever I drink. :(

Saturday and Sunday weren't as bad, but I didn't eat great either.
Gotta see if I can't pull off some hardwork the next two days and drop some weight this week.

Todays meals:
Breakfast - Strawberry protein shake
Lunch - leftover spaghetti
Dinner - chicken of some sort

[Shaerza]

I did the same thing =( Wings and beer thursday then pizza and beer saturday. Up 3lbs from the last time i stepped on the scale. Gonna try to add in some double cardio days this week and do some skating in the evenings

[LooseCard]

I'm afraid of the scale this week.

Was at the Casino Sunday/Monday, and we hit the Buffet for breakfast today.





It's going to take a couple of days to clear the internal-debris out before I get a realistic measure...
That's my story, and I'm stickin to it.

[Starscream]

Gonna try to add in some double cardio days this week and do some skating in the evenings
Good advice. I took you up on that. Did two rounds of basketball yesterday.



I think I did quite well yesterday; got in both my exercise and good intake.


Today's meals:
Breakfast: Strawberry protein shake
Lunch: leftover lemon pepper chicken, rice, and potatoes.
Dinner: Unsure, probably chicken of some sort


Exercise: basketball

Tomorrow is weigh-in day. Gotta look sharp today and get good results tomorrow.

[Starscream]

Yesterday's weigh in: 243. No change.


That's not bad, but not great either. Was hoping to see some of that gain come back off. But I didn't really follow a strict plan this week to push those numbers down.

[kayaker]

No work for me today, so I have a nice long weekend to look forward to. About to have steak and eggs for breakfast.

I'm down to 232.0 this week, but I don't know how much trust I have in it. I'm likely a bit dehydrated. In any case I haven't been that low in a year so, I'll take that victory for now.

Climbing again this evening, but this afternoon I'm going to sit my ass in a movie theater and watch Wolverine.:tu I'll skip the movie popcorn.

[Starscream]

No work for me today, so I have a nice long weekend to look forward to. About to have steak and eggs for breakfast.

I'm down to 232.0 this week, but I don't know how much trust I have in it. I'm likely a bit dehydrated. In any case I haven't been that low in a year so, I'll take that victory for now.

Climbing again this evening, but this afternoon I'm going to sit my ass in a movie theater and watch Wolverine.:tu I'll skip the movie popcorn.
Awesome! You have been on a roll as of late.:tu

[Starscream]

Things have not gone well the past two weeks. Today I am up to 247 (not an official weigh-in). Willpower has faded greatly and dedication has faded as well. Yesterday (after overeating big time - 55pts) I decided to do something about it. I found a new site that will help me track my progress on a daily basis. I am placing more emphasis and focus on the exercise part of this diet. I have been very slack and lazy as of late and it has affected my weight dearly. I was sitting at 238 three weeks ago, now I'm almost ten pounds heavier. I guess it takes a loss to get a win sometimes.

[Ahbroody]

I am actually pretty lean for my age 33 and eat good and bad. For the most part a lot of it for me is genetics. That said I did work with a diet a while back that allowed me to loose a lot of fat weight when I was on my get a six pack craze. I am posting this cause my wife and I went back on this diet today. I want to loose a little fat and she just had our third child and wants to loose 20-30lbs.

Some people call it a paleo diet.
Basically you eat lean meat and green leafies with extremely minimal carbs during the day. This is not atkins. You dont eat fatty foods. By limiting carbs to 25 grams in the morning and 25 grams of carbs at lunch you force your body into ketosis where your liver converts fats for energy. The carbs must be low glycemic index.

I will say that fat is not really your enemy. I know people that do this with a fatty diet and it works as well. The Key is limiting the carbs to under 60-70 for the day. My wife gave me crap about the diet till she tried it and had to eat her words. Helped my buddy at work with this diet and he has lost 40lbs in about 6 months. That said he is also in the gym every day.

Anyway guys if you are intrested shoot me a PM and I can walk you through it. its not the funnest diet, but you do get a cheat day once a week and it works.

[-MG-]

Got room for one more in here? :o

My belt is about 2 burgers away from not fitting, and I feel like crap. Luckily(?) I've been here before, and know I'll feel fine again if I can just get the weight off.

I just went to the gym last night for the first time in probably 6 months, though I've not been on any real exercise schedule for a good 4 years. I'm hoping that 'having' to report in to this thread will motivate me to actually keep with it this time :tu

I've gone from 230 down to 160 once before, and managed to stay there for about 4 years until I got married (to a wife who can cook!) and had a couple of life events that made it easy to be lazy.

Tomorrow is a herf night and I *need* the full stomach and sugar to keep from turning green and passing out (and I know better than to pass out at a herf! :ss), so tomorrow night's probably going to hurt. Guess I'll just have to work out extra hard the rest of the week.

Not quite sure what I'm at right now, probably near the 220 range. I was 160 5 years ago and really want to be back there. I'll update tonight with a proper starting weight, but for now: S: 220?/C: 220?/G: 160

[Shaerza]

I am actually pretty lean for my age 33 and eat good and bad. For the most part a lot of it for me is genetics. That said I did work with a diet a while back that allowed me to loose a lot of fat weight when I was on my get a six pack craze. I am posting this cause my wife and I went back on this diet today. I want to loose a little fat and she just had our third child and wants to loose 20-30lbs.

Some people call it a paleo diet.
Basically you eat lean meat and green leafies with extremely minimal carbs during the day. This is not atkins. You dont eat fatty foods. By limiting carbs to 25 grams in the morning and 25 grams of carbs at lunch you force your body into ketosis where your liver converts fats for energy. The carbs must be low glycemic index.


Were you doing resistance training while on this diet? I am fighting to lose the last 10-15lbs of fat on the gut and waist, but I worry that gym performance might suffer without the carb energy

[Ahbroody]

Yes I was.
It will take you about 2-3 weeks for your body to get used to this. Mainly your brain. After that you will be fine. Your lifts will suffer a little for the first 2 weeks. I will say when cutting like this I am not lifting heavy. Thats to be expected though.

Like I said I didnt go into depth with this diet in the post. Your PWO shake does not factor into the carb count. This is because your body is so depleted. All the reading I did and my own experience showed the carbs in the shake post workout dont count.

[Starscream]

Anyway guys if you are intrested shoot me a PM and I can walk you through it. its not the funnest diet, but you do get a cheat day once a week and it works.
If I wasn't already committed to a diet, I'd try it out. Still interested in the specifics of this diet.
Got room for one more in here? :o
S: 220?/C: 220?/G: 160

Welcome aboard! The more the merrier:tu

[Starscream]

If anybody's interested in tracking their progress online, this is a great place to do so: http://www.weightcommander.com/dot.html

[LooseCard]

Got room for one more in here? :o

There's always room for more people!
Welcome to the party, and keep us informed.

[-MG-]

Welcome aboard! The more the merrier:tu

There's always room for more people!
Welcome to the party, and keep us informed.

Thanks guys!

Looks like my official weigh in will be at 222lbs.

So far so good, I managed to hit the gym a little this afternoon (I only got in 13 minutes of cardio before my wife called it quits, but I'm just glad to see her going!). I had a couple chicken breasts and a big bowl of steamed carrots for dinner along with a weight watchers ice cream bar.

My usual breakfast is 2 peices of buttered white toast with jam, and a big glass of stawberry milk... I think I'm going to have to re-think that ;)

I rarely do lunch, so I guess I have to fix that too...

[Ahbroody]

Thats not a good start.
You are eating high glycemic carbs from the processed white bread and carbs/sugar from the fruit. The milk has protien but also carbs and sugar. Add in the sugar from the strawberry flavor and you have a lot of sugar consumption to start your day. This equals an insulin spike. For weight loss you want to avoid this

[-MG-]

Thats not a good start.
You are eating low glycemic carbs and sugar. The milk has protien but also carbs and sugar. Add in the sugar from the strawberry flavor and you have a lot of sugar consumption to start your day. This equals an insulin spike

Agreed! What I was trying to say is that the dinner (chicken / carrots), and the gym were a good start, but I knew I needed to fix my past breakfast habits (the toast & jam with strawberry milk). :D

[shvictor]

Well looks like I'm late to the party but I have lost 24 pounds in the last month and a half. Mostly by just giving up a whole lot of the carbs i was consuming everyday.

[Starscream]

Well looks like I'm late to the party but I have lost 24 pounds in the last month and a half. Mostly by just giving up a whole lot of the carbs i was consuming everyday.

Awesome job:tu That's a lot of weight to drop in that short amount of time.

[Starscream]

I had a decent day yesterday. My daily points allowance is 28. I made it to exactly 28.
The main thing that I'm excited about was that I actually got in some quality exercise. I did some situps and pushups at work during lunch break and when I got home I did 45min. of Tae-Bo (don't laugh, it works). I plan on doing this from now on, on a daily basis. Yesterday, after a bad weekend of binge eating, I was up to 247. Today I'm down to 245. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be back at 243 so I won't have to scratch the week out for a loss.

Today's meals:
Breakfast - Nutri-Grain bar: Apple Cinnamon (2pts)
Lunch - leftover pesto chicken w/ marinara sauce over linguine (7pts)
Snack - string cheese (?pts)
Dinner - not sure yet, but it's probably chicken.

[shvictor]

Awesome job:tu That's a lot of weight to drop in that short amount of time.

Yeah and I cant believe how much better I feel. I just want to keep losing and losing

[LooseCard]

Yeah and I cant believe how much better I feel. I just want to keep losing and losing
Just don't try to keep that pace. It would be unhealthy for 'natural' weight loss.


Yes, I skipped weigh in last week, as I knew I had failed miserably. Trying to be better this week - time will tell.

[Starscream]

Although my weigh-in didn't show it, I had a decent week. Friday, Saturday, And Sunday were awful (binge eating), but turnaround on Monday and Tuesday. Did another round of Tae-Bo yesterday. I'm sore today... Dinner yesterday was two grilled breasts from KFC, two sides of potatoes and gravy, and a biscuit (all added up to 17pts).

Today's Meals:
breakfast - nutri-grain bar (2pts)
lunch - 2 nutri-grain bars (4pts)
Dinner - 12" sub and chips (no more than 17pts)

I had a gain this week, but I'm optimistic, focused, and determined.

[-MG-]

Yesterday (Herf day!) was not a good food day... we shall not talk about it :cool:


Today's starting much better. 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, and about 2 cups of cantaloupe for breakfast.

After taking a look around the kitchen it looks like I'm going to need to go grocery shopping soon to fix what's on hand. Lots of good food, not much good for me. Luckily my wife's just as serious about making a lifestyle change.

Breakfast - Strawberry protein shake

What can you tell me about protein shakes? At first glance it seems like an easy breakfast which is what I'm looking for since I don't usually do breakfast at all.

Also, I have to admit I haven't read the whole thread, how often are people weighing in?

[Starscream]

What can you tell me about protein shakes? At first glance it seems like an easy breakfast which is what I'm looking for since I don't usually do breakfast at all.

Also, I have to admit I haven't read the whole thread, how often are people weighing in?

Protein shakes that I make are simple:
fat-free milk
berries/fruit/ or whatever you want to put in, I like peanut butter and bananas from time to time
two table spoons of fiber one powder
one scoop of whey/protein powder
two packets of sweetener




As far as the weigh in is concerned, I weigh in once a week officially, but I check it on a daily basis. Some people say pick a set day and weigh in, others say weigh in everyday. The majority of participants in this thread weigh in on a weekly basis (whenever possible). It really doesn't matter IMHO, whatever you are comfortable with:2. Different diets also call for different methods too. I'm on WW, and they reccommend a once a week weigh-in.

[Ahbroody]

Yesterday (Herf day!) was not a good food day... we shall not talk about it :cool:


Today's starting much better. 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, and about 2 cups of cantaloupe for breakfast.

After taking a look around the kitchen it looks like I'm going to need to go grocery shopping soon to fix what's on hand. Lots of good food, not much good for me. Luckily my wife's just as serious about making a lifestyle change.



What can you tell me about protein shakes? At first glance it seems like an easy breakfast which is what I'm looking for since I don't usually do breakfast at all.

Also, I have to admit I haven't read the whole thread, how often are people weighing in?


Mg kick the cantelope and insert 1/2 cup of oatmeal and you have a rock solid breakfast. The oatmeal will also help not give you a sugar spike and will take the body longer to process so you wont be as hungry as quickly as you will be with the eggs and cantalope. Hell you could add in another egg white and be just fine.

As to breakfast shakes, it sounds to me like you are refering to a MRPs meal replacement shake. This is a good option if time is an issue and you want to get it right. That said a balanced meal is a better option. I am not a trainer but have more than a few buddies who are. Here is a list of MRPs
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mrps.html

I dont want to be anyones downer. I see some things that should be changed. That said I dont want to force my opinions on anyone. One area I dont see being discussed is beverages with meals. I am scared to think what some are drinking and not realizing its effects on diets. Fruit juices and fruits can be your enemy on a diet.

[Starscream]

I am scared to think what some are drinking and not realizing its effects on diets. Fruit juices and fruits can be your enemy on a diet.

Water is your friend:tu

I drink milk once in a while, but I normally stick with water and zero calorie drinks.

[Starscream]

I am back down to 243 today. Took yesterday off from exercise b/c I felt drained when I got home. Full day at school, then children's group at church was a lot. Went under on my points again, had 2 leftover again.

This afternoon I'm going to complete another round of Tae-Bo.

Today's meals:
Breakfast: Two Nutri-Grain bars (4pts)
Lunch: two turkey and spinach wraps with pesto (4pts)
Dinner: ?

[borndead1]

My starting weight, Nov 19th: 264lbs.

Weight as of Dec 11th: 258lbs.


My diet right now is low-fat (for the most part). Thinking of switching to a low-carb diet, but need more time to make that decision. Nothing is set in stone just yet.

Exercise: Right now I am working out w/ dumbells at home. Not in the gym yet. Started some cardio workouts this week too.


Wow...I can't believe I've never checked out this thread until now.

I am the KING of low carb! :D

I am 5'9", medium build. Used to weigh 195 and eat Rolaids like they were candy. Since going low carb, I've lost 30 lbs and kept it off, and the only time I ever need antacids now is when I "break my diet".

I am not super strict. I eat fruit semi-regularly, a lot of black beans, an occasional ear or 2 of corn, etc. What I really kicked was plain sugar. Stopped drinking Pepsi, switched to sugar free chocolate, stopped the 3 donut breakfast...you get the idea.

[-MG-]

As to breakfast shakes, it sounds to me like you are refering to a MRPs meal replacement shake. This is a good option if time is an issue and you want to get it right.

Yup, that's basically what I was shooting for. More often than not I'm rushed in the morning and I wanted something quick and easy. Adding protein seemed like a good bonus for those days I don't have time to make something. I picked up a small container of Muscle Milk last night before I even got saw your message, and it looks like it fits the bill.

I dont want to be anyones downer. I see some things that should be changed. That said I dont want to force my opinions on anyone

I welcome advice from anybody... if there are parts I don't agree with or dont fit my lifestyle I may not follow through, but it never hurts to learn :tu. I'm also realistic and know I can't easily change everything at once.

As far as drinking, water is my friend. I've got a 2.3L bottle at work that I usually finish by mid afternoon, and then have to fill up a 32oz bottle at home a couple of times at night. I used to drink 5+ sodas a day, a year or so back cut down to about 3x a day and diet sodas, but now have pretty much just eleminated them altogether as a daily habit.

I'm starting to use an application I found last time I lost weight that keeps track of what I eat, and lets me track all sorts of useful information about the food (calories, fiber, protein, fat, sodium, etc). Last time it really helped to make sure I was eating enough of the right things.

[Starscream]

Another good day yesterday! Had an extra point leftover yesterday again. Got in another round of Tae-Bo. Dinner last night was broiled chicken, rice-a-roni, and corn on the cob. Filling and healthy.

Today's meals:
Breakfast: 2 turkey sausage links (2pts)
Lunch: leftovers from supper (7pts)
Dinner: ? (as always)

I weighed in back at 245 this morning, but i know that I'm on track now. I'm expecting a good loss for next week's weigh-in.




Kris, What application are you using to track your diet?

[kayaker]

Went under on my points again, had 2 leftover again.

Hey Andy,

Does that include your bonus points? I don't mean to get preachy, but try to avoiding coming under too often. Although it may help for a little extra short-term loss, it can also lead to more cravings. Also make sure you count back in your activity accurately. The Plan is supposed to give you enough energy/nutrition on a daily basis so that you use a little more than you consume resulting a a net take of the extra energy from your body. If you consistently take too much from your body it may rebound on you.

My sister in law lost over 100lbs in a year using WW. But she was eating less, and exercising way more than she was telling anyone. She lost the weight, but eventually cracked under the extra pressure she was putting herself under. She gained it all back again. Now she's trying a more balanced approach.

I'll stop nagging now.:tu

[Starscream]

Hey Andy,

Does that include your bonus points?

I'm using the old version where you can "bank" points for each day and save them for a later date in the week. The newer version just gives you a set bonus for the week. I'm going old school and earning my bonus points.

[Shaerza]

Hey Andy,

Does that include your bonus points? I don't mean to get preachy, but try to avoiding coming under too often. Although it may help for a little extra short-term loss, it can also lead to more cravings. Also make sure you count back in your activity accurately. The Plan is supposed to give you enough energy/nutrition on a daily basis so that you use a little more than you consume resulting a a net take of the extra energy from your body. If you consistently take too much from your body it may rebound on you.

My sister in law lost over 100lbs in a year using WW. But she was eating less, and exercising way more than she was telling anyone. She lost the weight, but eventually cracked under the extra pressure she was putting herself under. She gained it all back again. Now she's trying a more balanced approach.

I'll stop nagging now.:tu

Just to offer a flip side perspective to this.. Once I adjusted to the dieting, I was under on points almost every day, sometimes by as much as 5 points. And I also very rarely used my 35 weekly points.. those I pretty much allocated to the drinking nights a few times a month. I averaged about 2lbs a week lose while doing the diet, and have kept it off since I lost it. It may be important to add that I did this as a 25yr old guy that is now fairly fit and active at the gym.. so circumstances may very well be different.

I guess my point is, as long as you are not leaving yourself hungry or energy drained while your cutting more points, I don't think you should be concerned with using them all.

edit: guess i missed your reply Andy. That is a good approach I think

[-MG-]

Kris, What application are you using to track your diet?

The one I'm using is called Food And Exercise Diary (http://www.weightlosssoftware.com/). It's pretty full featured and works well for me, the trick is being disciplined about putting in the information about what you eat and how much you exercise (and optionally things like body fat %, and body measurements).

I find I do way better if I'm using something like this that lets me chart overall progress, and see at a glance where I sit for any given day.

[Starscream]

The one I'm using is called Food And Exercise Diary (http://www.weightlosssoftware.com/). It's pretty full featured and works well for me, the trick is being disciplined about putting in the information about what you eat and how much you exercise (and optionally things like body fat %, and body measurements).

I find I do way better if I'm using something like this that lets me chart overall progress, and see at a glance where I sit for any given day.
:tu

The one I'm using does not allow me to track exercise. I think being able to track exercise and calorie burn would be a great tool.

[Starscream]

And I also very rarely used my 35 weekly points.. those I pretty much allocated to the drinking nights a few times a month.

Thinking about doing this as well, but when I drink it makes me hungry and lose all sense of willpower.

[kayaker]

Just to offer a flip side perspective to this.. Once I adjusted to the dieting, I was under on points almost every day, sometimes by as much as 5 points. And I also very rarely used my 35 weekly points.. those I pretty much allocated to the drinking nights a few times a month. I averaged about 2lbs a week lose while doing the diet, and have kept it off since I lost it. It may be important to add that I did this as a 25yr old guy that is now fairly fit and active at the gym.. so circumstances may very well be different.

I guess my point is, as long as you are not leaving yourself hungry or energy drained while your cutting more points, I don't think you should be concerned with using them all.

edit: guess i missed your reply Andy. That is a good approach I think

Cool. I get that. I guess it comes down to finding a balanced approach that works for you.

I haven't really been tracking my food intake lately, but trying to be "good" most of the time. My active job has been a big part of my success lately, but that's over as of yesterday.

I'm down one more pound this week. Next week I'll be weighing in on Thursday, and from home (my real home). After that it's going to be more sporadic as I have a busy summer coming up with lot's of time away from the house. Fortunately it's going to be a more active summer than last year with lot's of kayaking. Now I just have to keep on eye on what I eat and keep active in between my paddling excursions.

[Starscream]

Cool. I get that. I guess it comes down to finding a balanced approach that works for you.I haven't really been tracking my food intake lately, but trying to be "good" most of the time. My active job has been a big part of my success lately, but that's over as of yesterday.

I'm down one more pound this week. Next week I'll be weighing in on Thursday, and from home (my real home). After that it's going to be more sporadic as I have a busy summer coming up with lot's of time away from the house. Fortunately it's going to be a more active summer than last year with lot's of kayaking. Now I just have to keep on eye on what I eat and keep active in between my paddling excursions.

I agree with the underlined portion.


Congrats Ian, on another pound loss. If this were a contest, you would be in the lead as of late.:tu

[-MG-]

So far so good :D

I switched scales to one that I trust to be consistent based on past use and gives me body fat and other measurements (not sure how accurate those measurements are, but they do seem to be consistent).

On the new scale I'm down to 217 from 222. Going forward I'll keep using the new scale to know how much is weight loss verses scale difference.

My meals are much healthier than before, and I found time for a 2.5 mile walk at lunch yesterday, and another 2.5 miles on the elliptical machine at the gym last night.

[Starscream]

Sounds like you are coming along just fine, Kris:tu

[shvictor]

I am down to 260 from a high of 287. I'm dropping weight a lot slower now then in the beginning, but thats just fine with me. I have gotten so used to eating healthier i dont even crave the bad food anymore.

[Starscream]

How was everyone's weekend?

I didn't do too bad. Didn't get much exercise in, but I did walk at least 5 miles while I was at Darlington on Saturday evening. Went over on points both Saturday and Sunday, but I didn't pig out by any means. Weighed in today at 243 still...


Meals today:
Breakfast - turkey and spinach wrap (2pts)
Lunch - chicken and spinach brat (5pts)
Dinner - either a leftover hamburger or spaghetti (somewhere between 6-10pts)

[Starscream]

Went over on points yesterday too. No exercise either. And tomorrow is weigh-in day. Going to do good today both with meals and exercise and end the week on a good note.

[Starscream]

Back to 243 this week. I should have done better, but I'll take the 2 pound loss. Fell off the exercise wagon the latter half of the week. Focus seems to be dwindling. Gotta force myself to exercise.

[Shaerza]

I hit my panic weight of 190 a few weeks ago so I started mentally tracking points again for the past few weeks. Its amazing how much closer you watch portions and meals in general when you are actively holding yourself accountable for your calorie intake. Hopped on the scale this morning and I was back down to 184. Pretty nice to have the reminder that being strict with the plan does indeed work.

I think I might try to stick with the dieting for a month or so now too see if I cant cut some of the leftover beer gut out. I don't really want to lose any lbs, but if I follow a nice high protein diet, and stick to my regular gym schedule, I hope to be able to lose/ turn into muscle, the remaining 10ish lbs of fat that rings the waist.

Good job everyone else with trying to renew efforts. It certainly gets tough when there are bad weeks, but thats also when its most important to not give up with your efforts. Ive plugged it a few times before.. but I honestly think its still worth plugging some more. A great work routine that can be done easily at home and only takes about 20 minutes to get thru. http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=fitness&category=workout.plans&conitem=b031b671d468d110VgnVCM10000013281eac____

[Starscream]

Thanks for the link, Dan:tu Congrats on your positive and focused effort too:tu


I weighed in at 242 today. Seems like this is the lowest that I can get over the past few weeks. No exercise routine last night, but I did manage to play a lot of active games with the kids at church for about an hour. Freeze tag for 15 minutes wore me out.

Good news from Dan, I had moderate results this week, where's everybody else? I hope somebody else did well also.