Losing Weight with Starscream

[-MG-]

I'm not weighing in until Saturday, but I've been doing great with my eating over the last week (even managed to stay clear of free pizza, cookies, and beer at a work function!). It's been a few days since I've been to the gym, but I'll be going tonight.

My body is finally getting used to the smaller portions... good thing too, because that growling stomach was driving me crazy!

[Starscream]

Good job resisting the temptation, Kris. You are a better man than I, as I would have given in for free pizza and beer.:D

[12stones]

Been awhile since I've checked in. School's been keeping me busy. Anyway, I've kinda hit a plateau and have been sitting around 198 for the past month or so. I admit that I got away from working out, but I fixed that this week and am back on the workout bandwagon.

[LooseCard]

Up .2 here
Guess it's better than nothing.

As camping season rolls in, I expect that I'll get more active. Let's just hope it helps.
I can't be too hard on myself, as I'm not actually on an 'official' diet plan. But I need to do something.

[kayaker]

I am finally home and loving it!!!

The days around my travel date were not so good so I was expecting to be up a bit. I was right. I'm +1 over last week, which is still not that bad. I'm also using a different scale that I would not consider to be as accurate.

In any case, it's my new starting point as the summer season kicks in.

[-MG-]

Weighed in this morning at 214.8 :dance:

It's getting a little easier as my body's getting used to the change in eating, last night I still had 150 more calories budgeted by 10:00pm and I wasn't even hungry.

[Starscream]

Been awhile since I've checked in. School's been keeping me busy. Anyway, I've kinda hit a plateau and have been sitting around 198 for the past month or so. I admit that I got away from working out, but I fixed that this week and am back on the workout bandwagon.
:tu
I am finally home and loving it!!!
.
:tu
Weighed in this morning at 214.8 :dance:

It's getting a little easier as my body's getting used to the change in eating, last night I still had 150 more calories budgeted by 10:00pm and I wasn't even hungry.
:tu

[shvictor]

Weighed in this morning at 258. 29 pounds lost Woot woo

[Starscream]

Weighed in this morning at 258. 29 pounds lost Woot woo

Awesome! Keep it up!

[Starscream]

Another week at 243. No change. I know that's not bad news, but I'm starting to get frustrated.

[kayaker]

I've been out of town since Thursday morning. I'll weigh in again next Friday.

[Starscream]

Another week with no loss. I've been at 243 for a month now.

[Shaerza]

I know its gotta be tough for ya Andy but don't do anything silly like giving up! It's not the ideal situation but every week you stay the same, thats one more week that you have kept the weight you have lost off. You know this already, but encouragement is always helpful!

I hit a major plateau when i was trying to break the 200lbs mark. I was stuck there for 5 weeks before I registered another 1lbs drop to hit 199. It was really tough mentally, but I just stuck with the exercise and tried to stay very strict with the diet and eventually my body and metabolism adapted and I started dropping again.

You will get there :tu

[-MG-]

Another week with no loss. I've been at 243 for a month now.

Weight loss plateau's drive me crazy... Stick with it, as long as you're still doing everything you've been doing, another loss must be just around the corner :tu. Keeping the good habits but changing your routine may help too. For me in the past I've been able to get out of plateaus by hitting the gym extra hard and/or doing something completely different at the gym than I would normally do.

[-MG-]

I'm down to 209, which is well on my way to my first mini-goal of hitting 200lbs by my birthday in about a month!

Why does non-diet soda have to have so many calories? I really miss my (way too frequent) 1 liter Mtn Dew's :( :r

[pmwz]

I am almost +/- 0 in the last couple of weeks (260lbs).
I stopped drinking coke last week and i went 5 times to the gym. Thats the most i have been in the last couple of years.
I am trying to go 7 times this week (4xcardio + 3xlifting). Next week i am going to do 5 x 45-50min cardio + 3 lifting workouts.
Getting up at 5.30 to do a 45 min cardio workout at 6 isnt as bad as i thought.
I also reached my benchpressing goal. I pressed 225 3 times.

[Starscream]

I'm down to 209, which is well on my way to my first mini-goal of hitting 200lbs by my birthday in about a month!

Why does non-diet soda have to have so many calories? I really miss my (way too frequent) 1 liter Mtn Dew's :( :r

I am almost +/- 0 in the last couple of weeks (260lbs).
I stopped drinking coke last week and i went 5 times to the gym. Thats the most i have been in the last couple of years.
I am trying to go 7 times this week (4xcardio + 3xlifting). Next week i am going to do 5 x 45-50min cardio + 3 lifting workouts.
Getting up at 5.30 to do a 45 min cardio workout at 6 isnt as bad as i thought.
I also reached my benchpressing goal. I pressed 225 3 times.



Good deal for both of you. I hit the gym yesterday for the first time. Going back today to get a 6 month membership.

[Jack Straw]

On Sunday my girlfriend and I made a bet: if I can fit comfortably into my 34" pants from college (wearing 36" right now) by December, she'll buy me a box of any cigars I want, and throw in some other treats. I have never been so motivated.

I'm already contemplating salad for lunch.

Fortunately she didn't realize at the time that in order for it to be a proper bet, I would have to give her something if I lose, heh.

[-MG-]

Good deal for both of you. I hit the gym yesterday for the first time. Going back today to get a 6 month membership.


If you happen to be going to 24hr Fitness, check out their membership deal at Costco, it's by far the best deal around that I've seen. $300/2yrs if I remember correctly, with no additional hidden costs.

[shilala]

I've gone from 248 to 218 since this thread started, through no help of my own. *shrug*

[Starscream]

If you happen to be going to 24hr Fitness, check out their membership deal at Costco, it's by far the best deal around that I've seen. $300/2yrs if I remember correctly, with no additional hidden costs.
Sounds like a good deal, but only a local gym in my town. No big names here. They want $45 a month, but I hear they give state employee/teacher discounts. I'll have to check it out today.
I've gone from 248 to 218 since this thread started, through no help of my own. *shrug*

It may be through no help of your own, but it's still a loss.:tu

[kayaker]

Life is really hectic these days with no semblance of regularity. I don't have a regular weigh-in day any more, so I'll just post up when I do get a chance to do it. On the plus side, I've weighed in at 230 for the last 2 mornings, which is a 2lb drop since my last check in.

To get the weight loss for this summer, we should all agree to do 20 push ups for every piece of meat on the BBQ and 10 sit-ups for every beer. That should help.:D

[shilala]

I think the first guy to 199 should have to buy the chocolate pudding. :D

[Starscream]

Willing to bet I won't be the one buying the pudding:)

[kayaker]

Willing to bet I won't be the one buying the pudding:)

If I cut off one of my legs I could be there quickly.:D

[Starscream]

If I cut off one of my legs I could be there quickly.:D

Leg pudding...:dr


Off day from the gym. Walked/ran 2 miles around the neighborhood last night. I really feel great this past week.

[kayaker]

Leg pudding...:dr


Off day from the gym. Walked/ran 2 miles around the neighborhood last night. I really feel great this past week.

:r

I'm teaching a kayaking course this weekend, but I'm also back at my thesis again, so there will be lots of desk jockeying.

Way to keep the spirit going Andy. You'll be back under 240 soon enough.:tu

[Starscream]

After three days at the gym and a decent dedication to my diet I am somehow up to 248lbs this morning.:confused:

Get in there and work harder, focus more on cardio. Worked on back and shoulders yesterday, then did 30 min. on the elliptical.

[Shaerza]

After three days at the gym and a decent dedication to my diet I am somehow up to 248lbs this morning.:confused:

Get in there and work harder, focus more on cardio. Worked on back and shoulders yesterday, then did 30 min. on the elliptical.

Your muscles may be storing more water now that you are lifting. Dont let the number game bother you yet as long as ya are sticking to the plan.

[pmwz]

i am down to 255. Hitting the gym for the 7th time this week tomorrow morning.

[Starscream]

Your muscles may be storing more water now that you are lifting. Dont let the number game bother you yet as long as ya are sticking to the plan.

:tu
Sounds good to me.








Thirty min. of cardio on the elliptical machine today.

[Starscream]

Leg day at the gym.
Hoping for some decent numbers this week.

[kayaker]

Bought a new set of scales. Should be more accurate/reliable than the old ones. Only $25 at Costco.

I've been hovering around 230-235, which is not bad, but I'm not making any further progress beyond 230. I'll weigh in again on Friday morning and see how I'm doing.

[-MG-]

Despite my not seeing the inside of the gym in over a week, I'm down to 207.2. Gotta get back to the gym though, I've been charting my progress, and it's much slower lately.

Looks like I need to be careful, or I'll be oweing Scott some pudding pretty soon :fu

[Starscream]

Despite my not seeing the inside of the gym in over a week, I'm down to 207.2. Gotta get back to the gym though, I've been charting my progress, and it's much slower lately.

Looks like I need to be careful, or I'll be oweing Scott some pudding pretty soon :fu

Where's Bill Cosby when you need him?!:D

[Starscream]

Messed up for lunch today. Went with some of the other teachers on my hall to the Chinese buffet in town. That was a mistake. Ate two full plates. Also today is supposed to be my off day at the gym, going back on Friday and Saturday. But I'm going camping this weekend and won't make it to the gym again until Monday.:(

[kayaker]

Had a gain of 2.4 lbs over my last official weigh in. I'm teaching another kayak course this weekend so I hope to make up for that. On the down side, I think I'm looking for more snack breaks to escape working on my thesis.:(

Oh well. I'll keep plugging away at it.

[Shaerza]

Hows everyone doing?

I fell off my plan to diet for a couple months leading up to a family reunion on the 4th. Was back up 4lbs after a glorious night of 18 beers. I am going to seriously buckle down for the next 2 weeks here and see if I cant drop the 6lbs to get under 180 before the reunion. I may even try to cut out the booze for these few weeks.

Hope you guys are seeing some losses!

[Starscream]

Weighed in at 243 again yesterday evening after getting back in from vacation. Skipped the gym today, so I'll have to double up tomorrow. Chest, shoulders, and legs all in one day? May have to save shoulders for Wednesday.

[shilala]

216.2 this morning, 218.6 right now, all fed and hydrated.
I haven't seen 216 for 10 years.
I'd be even better, but I had a date for lunch and ate a crab cake and 5 glasses of lemon water. Ate all the green stuff, too. It was at Ruby Tuesday's, it was good, too. :tu
The date went real well, too. A chick my age. Too smart and good looking though. She's got way too much sense to get mixed up with me. :tu

[Starscream]

216.2 this morning, 218.6 right now, all fed and hydrated.
I haven't seen 216 for 10 years.
I'd be even better, but I had a date for lunch and ate a crab cake and 5 glasses of lemon water. Ate all the green stuff, too. It was at Ruby Tuesday's, it was good, too. :tu
The date went real well, too. A chick my age. Too smart and good looking though. She's got way too much sense to get mixed up with me. :tu

You never know, if you play your cards right...:tu


I love Ruby Tuesdays, but I always go overboard when I eat there.

[-MG-]

Down to 203.8, and feeling pretty good about it! :dance:

I'm about to be at the inlaws for a couple of weeks though, we'll see what kind of damage that does to my progress...

[shilala]

Still 216.2.
That's after a weekend of Fair food and I've been forcing myself to eat dinner every day. The only thing I can see that I've done differently in the last few months (aside from being sick) is that I drink about two gallons of water a day, whether it be coffee (watered down half-caff with lots of milk), or flavored water. Grape Aquafina and Grape Powerade Zero are my favorites.
I'm never without a 32 ounce cup around me, and I always feel like I'm in a desert.

[qwerty1500]

The doctor gave me a choice last November ... lose weight or die. I'm 5'8' but I weighed 229. Had to look in the "big and tall' for pants with at 46" waist. Alright ... I looked like a walrus.

Been at this diet thing ... one reasonable meal a day and NO munchies (the real cause of my problem) ... for about 7 months now. Got on the scale this morning and was down to 158 ... yessssss ... that's 71 pounds. Kind of like I've lost a 4 year old.

I'm into 34" waist pants, and this morning I was able to get into some clothes that I haven't been able to wear for years.

My goal is 155 pounds and I'm just now starting to believe that I may really get there.

[kayaker]

That's quite an accomplishment! :tu

After 71 pounds I wouldn't sweat another 3, but if it keeps you motivated to stay in shape and watch what you eat, more power to you.

I have my weigh in tomorrow. I've been hovering around 230 all week, but I was a little off the wagon today. Maybe I'll do some crunches before I go out for that beer.:D

[Starscream]

Down to 203.8, and feeling pretty good about it! :dance:

I'm about to be at the inlaws for a couple of weeks though, we'll see what kind of damage that does to my progress...
inlaws cooking (especially my wife's grandmother) is irresistable! :(
Still 216.2.
That's after a weekend of Fair food and I've been forcing myself to eat dinner every day. The only thing I can see that I've done differently in the last few months (aside from being sick) is that I drink about two gallons of water a day, whether it be coffee (watered down half-caff with lots of milk), or flavored water. Grape Aquafina and Grape Powerade Zero are my favorites.
I'm never without a 32 ounce cup around me, and I always feel like I'm in a desert.
Fair food!:dr
The doctor gave me a choice last November ... lose weight or die. I'm 5'8' but I weighed 229. Had to look in the "big and tall' for pants with at 46" waist. Alright ... I looked like a walrus.

Been at this diet thing ... one reasonable meal a day and NO munchies (the real cause of my problem) ... for about 7 months now. Got on the scale this morning and was down to 158 ... yessssss ... that's 71 pounds. Kind of like I've lost a 4 year old.

I'm into 34" waist pants, and this morning I was able to get into some clothes that I haven't been able to wear for years.

My goal is 155 pounds and I'm just now starting to believe that I may really get there.Awesome job! 71lbs is more like an 8yr old, and that is quite the accomplishment.:tu Keep up the good work on the last 3lbs.

That's quite an accomplishment!

After 71 pounds I wouldn't sweat another 3, but if it keeps you motivated to stay in shape and watch what you eat, more power to you.

I have my weigh in tomorrow. I've been hovering around 230 all week, but I was a little off the wagon today. Maybe I'll do some crunches before I go out for that beer.:D

Good luck on the weigh-in.

[kayaker]

I managed to hold my own and drop the 2lbs again. I'm on better track than I was last summer where I started off pretty good then kept climbing right up to Christmas. My goal this year is to keep the extra weight off over the holidays.

Have a great weekend everybody.:tu

[Starscream]

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[-MG-]

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Half way through my vacation (with no scale, and little self control).. I'm sure I'll agree with that statement in another week. :(

[Shaerza]

I cant seem to rein in the weekend drinking. And the drinking is leading me to eat more then i should. I am not really putting any weight back on, but I am certainly not going to meet my goal of getting under 180 for next weekend :mad:

[shilala]

212.4 this morning.
By the end of next week, there won't be anything left of me.
I was kinda excited about seeing 210, but now I'm kinda scared to see 200.

[Starscream]

212.4 this morning.
By the end of next week, there won't be anything left of me.
I was kinda excited about seeing 210, but now I'm kinda scared to see 200.

Good job, Scott!:tu

I need to get myself back on track. I've been pretending lately.
And eating good for the week of the 4th.

[pmwz]

i am down to 250. One week of hostel food helped me. I am going to work out a lot during the next 2 month and i am trying to get down to 225 lbs during that time frame...

[Starscream]

i am down to 250. One week of hostel food helped me. I am going to work out a lot during the next 2 month and i am trying to get down to 225 lbs during that time frame...

What's your workout look like?
congrats on the loss.:tu

[pmwz]

What's your workout look like?
congrats on the loss.:tu
I usually go 3-5 times a week to the gym 3 times lifting 2 cardio (60min-120).
my plan for next couple of months is to go 1.5 times per day to the gym.
7x 90min-120 min crosstrainer/other cardio exercise.
3x weight lifting (1 day chest/triceps 1: back/biceps 1 legs)
Its going to be hard and i am probably going to take a couple of off days but i think that i can reach my goal...

[Starscream]

I usually go 3-5 times a week to the gym 3 times lifting 2 cardio (60min-120).
my plan for next couple of months is to go 1.5 times per day to the gym.
7x 90min-120 min crosstrainer/other cardio exercise.
3x weight lifting (1 day chest/triceps 1: back/biceps 1 legs)
Its going to be hard and i am probably going to take a couple of off days but i think that i can reach my goal...

That's a lot of cardio for a day. I try to keep my cardio to 45min. max. But if it's working for you, then go for it.:tu

The weightlifting is about on par with my routine.

[12stones]

Ugh...I'm ashamed! I haven't worked out in months. I'll get on the scale in the morning and hope I'm still under 200. Time to get back to it.

[Starscream]

Ugh...I'm ashamed! I haven't worked out in months. I'll get on the scale in the morning and hope I'm still under 200. Time to get back to it.

I'm in the same boat as you, Ricky. I've been working out, but not eating right.

[shilala]

i have a tip...
No Aspartame. I cut it out of my diet around Christmas. Since then my joints have all healed, and the weight just simply came off.
Don't take my word for it, read up on it. The sh1t will kill you.
I lived on it.

[pmwz]

i worked out a lot this week.
6xcardio (3x 90min + 3x120min) + 3x weightlifting.
Even though i ate healthier than usual i added a lbs.I expected to cut 2 lbs last week. If idont loose a couple of pounds this week, i am going to add more cardio and lifting.

[shilala]

I ate everything in sight for the last three days. Went conoeing yesterday.
This morning, 210.4.
That's officially 40 pounds since somewhere around the first of the year. 2 pounds in the last 11 days. I'm averaging about 1 1/2 pounds a week and I don't do anything to make it happen. I just keep active as I can and don't eat any artificial stuff except sucralose.

[Starscream]

I ate everything in sight for the last three days. Went conoeing yesterday.
This morning, 210.4.
That's officially 40 pounds since somewhere around the first of the year. 2 pounds in the last 11 days. I'm averaging about 1 1/2 pounds a week and I don't do anything to make it happen. I just keep active as I can and don't eat any artificial stuff except sucralose.

If only I could do the same. I've been hitting the gym, but my food cravings have been hitting me hard over the summer.

[shilala]

If only I could do the same. I've been hitting the gym, but my food cravings have been hitting me hard over the summer.
I'm sick 90% of the day because of the pain and meds, so that helps. :)
I drink at least a gallon or two of Aquafina grape water, or just ice water, or powerade zero. I always have a 32 ouncer sitting by me and I drink it religiously.
I keep it warm and pour it over ice, so it's always watered down 50% or better. So it's really just water. Keeps me full.
When I eat, I really eat. The last 3 days I ate everything in sight, but really only one meal a day.
If I get hungry before 5:00, which doesn't generally happen, I eat a snack. Whatever I find first. It might be a candy bar or granola or jelly beans or whatever's sitting around. Doesn't matter. A couple bites settles my stomach so I don't get sick, then I try to eat around 5, then that's it.
If I get hungry at 1 in the morning, I eat a bowl of cereal or something.

[shilala]

208.4 this morning.
Got a lot of exercise this week, got lots of work done, and only spent a couple days laid up. Yesterday I think I had a tuna salad sammich and some peanut M&M's.
Only smoked one cigar, too.
I wanna go for a hike today. Or something before it starts raining.
I oughta go cut my grass and have a cigar. :)

[kayaker]

Whew! Found my way back again. Been a busy 4 weeks with lots of paddling. I'll be weighing in again on Thursday or Friday. I haven't really anything and there may even be a small gain, but over all I have been able to stay a about 5lbs below my usual weight.

Hope everyone is having a great summer.:tu

[Starscream]

Whew! Found my way back again. Been a busy 4 weeks with lots of paddling. I'll be weighing in again on Thursday or Friday. I haven't really anything and there may even be a small gain, but over all I have been able to stay a about 5lbs below my usual weight.

Hope everyone is having a great summer.:tu

Glad to see you back in here, Ian. Both you and Scott are making me look bad.:)

BTW, I found a place about three hours from here that rent kayaks. I'm thinking about headed back up that way soon and trying one out.


I am down from 248 to 244 this morning.

[kayaker]

BTW, I found a place about three hours from here that rent kayaks. I'm thinking about headed back up that way soon and trying one out.


Cool. Post some pics when you do.

[shilala]

207.6 today. :tu

[shilala]

207.6 today. :tu
I screwed that up. 206.8. I had the scale sitting on an earring thing. Must have screwed it up.

[kayaker]

After a few weeks of paddling I've stayed pretty much the same, though I have a 1lb gain since my last weigh in.

I've got to start some regular activity for the rest of the summer and fall now.

[shilala]

206.0 today.
I'm seven pounds away from buying the chocolate pudding. :)

[goalie204]

I've been doing nothing but eating crappy and not exercising for the last few months. This week I decided to get back on with what i know i should do.. In life, a lot of the decisions we make come down to risk vs reward. To get healthy for me is almost no risk, with a huge reward of not getting diabetes, heart disease, heart attack and whatever else comes with being a fat ass :) It's hard because i love, and maybe i'm obsessed with food, and i hate exercise. But regardless, i started again, I'm vowing to walk at least 3 times a week, and i'm trying for more. So this last weekend I walked on Saturday and Sunday, and started following weight watchers again, and i'm down 3 lbs already in just 4-5 days. Here we go again ! *rollseyes* :D

[Starscream]

I've been doing nothing but eating crappy and not exercising for the last few months. This week I decided to get back on with what i know i should do.. In life, a lot of the decisions we make come down to risk vs reward. To get healthy for me is almost no risk, with a huge reward of not getting diabetes, heart disease, heart attack and whatever else comes with being a fat ass :) It's hard because i love, and maybe i'm obsessed with food, and i hate exercise. But regardless, i started again, I'm vowing to walk at least 3 times a week, and i'm trying for more. So this last weekend I walked on Saturday and Sunday, and started following weight watchers again, and i'm down 3 lbs already in just 4-5 days. Here we go again ! *rollseyes* :D

Congrats on the 3 lbs and the recommitment:tu

[Starscream]

206.0 today.
I'm seven pounds away from buying the chocolate pudding. :)

:D

[shilala]

205.6 this morning.
That makes me 20 pounds heavier than I was 13 years ago when my daughter was born. At 29 I was 185 and ripped. Spent every day at the gym.
Once the baby came, we laid around all day eating ice cream and getting hollered at by mom.
I promised myself by the time I was 45 I'd be in better shape than I was at 29.
So I set to trying. It didn't go well. Then I quit trying and gave it all to God.
Now it's going great.
I just got a new TENS unit yesterday and it's cut my meds in half. In a few more days I should be able to get back to doing something aside from staring at the ceiling in bed. :tu

[Starscream]

I haven't seen that number since my freshman year of college, Scott.

Pudding!

[shilala]

I haven't seen that number since my freshman year of college, Scott.

Pudding!
Pudding, bay-bee!!!! :r

[LordOfWu]

Thought I'd jump on here...I've lost about 10 lbs in the last 3 months, but I have a new goal of losing about 7 more before the 28th of this month. I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and I have a tournament on the 28th, and I want to be in the 170 - 189 lb division, rather than the 190 - 209 lb division. I'm at about 195 right now (give or take a pound). I'm only 5'8" and I'd love to be right around 180 - 185 lb walking around weight.

It's great to see you guys working at losing the weight, I love food so it's quite hard for me to give things up...but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do!

[Commander Quan]

OK here goes I'm starting P90X next Monday, I hope to drop about 25 lbs. My biggest issue is going to be the nutrition plan, not because of what I'm limited to eating but how much and how often to eat. Right Now I eat 3 meals a day, one in the morning between 8 and 10, Lunch between 1 and 3 and my last meal usually at 10 at night. My other issue is I don't like to cook so lunch is usually a foot long turkey from Subway and supper is whatever I can scrape together in 5 minutes.

I'm going to the grocery store after work and am stocking up on everything that I'm going to need for next week and use Sunday afternoon to grill up tons of chicken breasts.

[Commander Quan]

I decided to just go for it and started P90X yesterday... To say that it is a workout is an understatement. I convinced the fiancee to do plyometrics with me today.

I've stated the nutritional plan that goes along with the workout and I can't stop drinking water, I'm thirsty all the time, but I'm so full of water. Blah.

[kayaker]

I haven't seen that number since my freshman year of college, Scott.

:tpd:

Well, almost. Second year I went from 165 to 190 and haven't looked back since.:D

I'll never get that small again, unless I get sick or lose a leg.:r

I'll weigh in again this week but will have some work to do to not have a gain.

Need to get back into Muay Thai. Great cardio work out (my biggest weakness) and lots of fun.

[shilala]

I went to Kennywood Amusement park yesterday and ate everything in the world.
The day before I had a voracious apetite, too.
It's cause of this new TENS unit for my back. They say it works the muscles and releases endorphines like I'm getting a workout. Makes me tired and hungry.
It has really been a Godsend as far as the pain goes.
Today I'm back to normal. No appetite and I'm drinking my water. Go figure?
Still around 205, too.
I'd really like to get to 185, but I think I'll be too small at that weight.
I gained 3 holes on my church belt, and my skinny clothes all fit now, so that's a bonus. My wardrobe has really expanded. lol :)

[shilala]

204.2 today.

[kayaker]

Well, I'm up another 3 lbs this week. Time to stop this or head back over to Dan's thread.:(

[shilala]

I'm still at 204.2.

[goalie204]

lost another lb today, was weigh in day. NExt week i'm on the road, gunna be hard

[SchizoFilly]

Ok, so I've seen this thread around for a bit, but really had no reason to read too much into it. I still didn't read all of the 586 posts, but I understand this is where I need to post up and go for some moral support on this board. Here goes:

Started dieting Tuesday of last week (8/3) because my wife's doctor put her on a low calorie diet, so I too started cutting calories. As many have stated in this thread, it is easier with a support network in place and both of eating on the same type of diet will be less likely to sabotage the other. Her goal is to keep under 1200 calories per day, but I'm a bit larger and try to keep mine under 1400 calories. It has not been that difficult for me thus far, other than last weekend at my grandmother's and her offering ice cream with every meal (damn that sweet tooth), but I did not partake. Also started swimming yesterday. Signed up for the 7-day free trial of 24hr Fitness and did the tour thing yesterday at lunch and got in 150 meters in the 10 minutes I had to swim. Returned this morning before work with the goal of hitting 450 meters in 30 minutes, but was able to push it to 500 meters. It's a small victory, but I'll take it and push myself harder on Monday (might make it to the gym on the weekend, but it's not likely, still plenty of yard work and a garage that needs to be cleaned/painted so it should be no problem staying busy).

8/3
360lbs.
6'5" (not expecting this number to change, just throwing it in for reference)

8/13
349lbs.

I know that cutting back the calories, cutting out the fast food (still 6" chicken breast from Subway for lunch, but that beats the hell out of the 1090 calorie Bacon Ultimate from Jack in the Crack), cutting the junk food at home has been the biggest benefit. I already feel a lot better. I don't get that crash after lunch and have to fight to stay awake. So far I've been able to fall asleep faster and don't wake up as much during the night (unless my wife punches me in the ribs for snoring, I swear one of these days she's going to punch too hard, break a rib, and puncture a lung).

Thanks for letting me chime in and I'll update as I progress. Good luck to everyone in trying to maintain a lifestyle of healthier choices.

[Starscream]

Well, I'm up another 3 lbs this week. Time to stop this or head back over to Dan's thread.:(
Dan's not here anymore. ;s I'm with you on that mode of thought, though.:(
I'm still at 204.2.
Don't get frustrated. Be patient.
lost another lb today, was weigh in day. NExt week i'm on the road, gunna be hard
:tu
Ok, so I've seen this thread around for a bit, but really had no reason to read too much into it. I still didn't read all of the 586 posts, but I understand this is where I need to post up and go for some moral support on this board. Here goes:

Started dieting Tuesday of last week (8/3) because my wife's doctor put her on a low calorie diet, so I too started cutting calories. As many have stated in this thread, it is easier with a support network in place and both of eating on the same type of diet will be less likely to sabotage the other. Her goal is to keep under 1200 calories per day, but I'm a bit larger and try to keep mine under 1400 calories. It has not been that difficult for me thus far, other than last weekend at my grandmother's and her offering ice cream with every meal (damn that sweet tooth), but I did not partake. Also started swimming yesterday. Signed up for the 7-day free trial of 24hr Fitness and did the tour thing yesterday at lunch and got in 150 meters in the 10 minutes I had to swim. Returned this morning before work with the goal of hitting 450 meters in 30 minutes, but was able to push it to 500 meters. It's a small victory, but I'll take it and push myself harder on Monday (might make it to the gym on the weekend, but it's not likely, still plenty of yard work and a garage that needs to be cleaned/painted so it should be no problem staying busy).

8/3
360lbs.
6'5" (not expecting this number to change, just throwing it in for reference)

8/13
349lbs.

I know that cutting back the calories, cutting out the fast food (still 6" chicken breast from Subway for lunch, but that beats the hell out of the 1090 calorie Bacon Ultimate from Jack in the Crack), cutting the junk food at home has been the biggest benefit. I already feel a lot better. I don't get that crash after lunch and have to fight to stay awake. So far I've been able to fall asleep faster and don't wake up as much during the night (unless my wife punches me in the ribs for snoring, I swear one of these days she's going to punch too hard, break a rib, and puncture a lung).

Thanks for letting me chime in and I'll update as I progress. Good luck to everyone in trying to maintain a lifestyle of healthier choices.

Way to go on the first 10 days. Don't get discouraged when the weight stops dropping as fast. You'll lose a lot at first, but then it'll start to drop at a much slower rate. Keep it up!:tu

[SchizoFilly]

Way to go on the first 10 days. Don't get discouraged when the weight stops dropping as fast. You'll lose a lot at first, but then it'll start to drop at a much slower rate. Keep it up!:tu

Thanks man. I'm used to the plateau that usually hits, for me at least, in the second to third month. My biggest thing is sticking to the diet and exercise and getting my cardio up. I want to be able to run the annual Jingle Bell Run (FW arthritis charity 5k) without slowing down. I have 4 months to get in shape for it.

[kayaker]

My biggest thing is sticking to the diet and exercise and getting my cardio up. I want to be able to run the annual Jingle Bell Run (FW arthritis charity 5k) without slowing down. I have 4 months to get in shape for it.

I try not to diet per se, but watch what I'm eating in general. Usually the biggest thing for me is keeping my activity level up. I need to work the cardio and should start hitting the indoor track at the University. I don't know if I've ever run more than a km or two in one go. Might be a good thing to work on.

I should also get back into writing down everything I eat so that I am more accountable to it.

[Commander Quan]

I'm almost finished with my first week of P90X. Honestly the hardest workout this week was the 1.5 hours of Yoga, yes Yoga. The nutrition plan is going well, it's a crap ton of protein, so I've been grilling chicken breasts a whole bag at a time, so I always have extra around. I feel pretty good, so we'll see in 3 weeks from now now much of a change it's made.

[shilala]

Don't get frustrated. Be patient.
I haven't taken a dump in two days. Tomorrow morning I'll be 202. :r

[shilala]

Still at 204.2. :tu
I just discovered Orange Cream smoothies at Sheetz yesterday.
I plan on drinking 3 today, I could only squeeze in two yesterday. lol

[Starscream]

I'm almost finished with my first week of P90X. Honestly the hardest workout this week was the 1.5 hours of Yoga, yes Yoga. The nutrition plan is going well, it's a crap ton of protein, so I've been grilling chicken breasts a whole bag at a time, so I always have extra around. I feel pretty good, so we'll see in 3 weeks from now now much of a change it's made.
Awesome:tu
I'm about to start back with my high-protein/low-fat diet when I get back in the gym.
I haven't taken a dump in two days. Tomorrow morning I'll be 202. :r
TMI
Still at 204.2. :tu
I just discovered Orange Cream smoothies at Sheetz yesterday.
I plan on drinking 3 today, I could only squeeze in two yesterday. lol
Go for it! You have to splurge sometimes.:dr

[SchizoFilly]

I try not to diet per se, but watch what I'm eating in general. Usually the biggest thing for me is keeping my activity level up. I need to work the cardio and should start hitting the indoor track at the University. I don't know if I've ever run more than a km or two in one go. Might be a good thing to work on.

I should also get back into writing down everything I eat so that I am more accountable to it.

Not dieting as much as making much healthier choices on what I eat. It used to be fast food for breakfast and lunch and sometimes dinner. Now it's counting the calories I take in and making sure I don't eat as much bad stuff. Instead of a bag of doritos for a snack it's baby carrots; just changes like that. Also managed to swim 825 meters in half an hour this morning, which is up from 500 meters last friday and 700 meters yesterday. The time constraint is pretty rigid, so I just have to keep pushing myself to do more in the time I have. The thing that surprises me most is that I don't feel tired afterward, or at any point in the day for that matter.

8/3 360
8/13 349
8/18 340

[shilala]

I only managed to fit in two orange cream smoothies the last two days.
I gotta run out here shortly and I'm having another one.
205 this morning. I ate good yesterday, plus the smoothies are working.
I was starting to get worried about how fast I was shrinking.

[Starscream]

Not dieting as much as making much healthier choices on what I eat. It used to be fast food for breakfast and lunch and sometimes dinner. Now it's counting the calories I take in and making sure I don't eat as much bad stuff. Instead of a bag of doritos for a snack it's baby carrots; just changes like that. Also managed to swim 825 meters in half an hour this morning, which is up from 500 meters last friday and 700 meters yesterday. The time constraint is pretty rigid, so I just have to keep pushing myself to do more in the time I have. The thing that surprises me most is that I don't feel tired afterward, or at any point in the day for that matter.

8/3 360
8/13 349
8/18 340
Nice job:tu
I only managed to fit in two orange cream smoothies the last two days.
I gotta run out here shortly and I'm having another one.
205 this morning. I ate good yesterday, plus the smoothies are working.
I was starting to get worried about how fast I was shrinking.

Don't worry about the gain. It'll come back off. Enjoy the smoothies:banger

[shilala]

I had a smoothie, chicken fingers and onion rings.
That'll be my food for the day. I can't eat past 5:00pm anyways cause it makes me sick (meds and back stuff).
I'm gonna have a nap and then get back to work. :)

[Shaerza]

I had a pretty terrible weekend, in terms of weight of course, due to shack herf and a family reunion dinner. Up 5 lbs :(

WTB ability to not drink excessivley

[shilala]

It took 6 orange cream smoothies in 3 days, but I made it to 203.8.
I've been eating at least once a day, too. I think I've finally burned out on smoothies.
The one from last nite is in the fridge. I couldn't get it down.
I'm getting dehydrated, and I can really feel it this morning. I'll have a gallon of water by lunch, and I'm gonna work in the garden until I fall over. Literally.
I can tell the rain's coming, my entire body hurts from the tip of my toes to my pounding headache.

[SchizoFilly]

WTB ability to not drink excessively

Let me know where you find that item....my wife would like to buy the same for me....in bulk :r

[SchizoFilly]

Weighed in this morning, on my 28th birthday, at 334lbs. My goal is to be under 220lbs by 29. Here goes....the fat hopefully

[Shaerza]

Good luck Joe! Keep up with the posting here and you will get plenty of support along the way :)

[Starscream]

Good luck Joe! Keep up with the posting here and you will get plenty of support along the way :)

:tpd:

[kayaker]

Finally a little success. Down 1.2 this week.:su

[Starscream]

Finally a little success. Down 1.2 this week.:su

:wo:wo

[Commander Quan]

Finished week 2 of P90X. This week got a little easier for sure. I think my favorite part is the Ab Ripper workout that I do every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It hurts so good.

[shilala]

7 large orange cream smoothies, 203.8. :tu
I think I had dinner last night, too. Pizza.

[shilala]

200.6 this morning. I checked three times.
I'm gonna seriously have to eat today. maybe I can get a smoothie on the way to church. :tu

[Starscream]

.7 away from the pudding!:dr

[shilala]

.7 away from the pudding!:dr
I bet today is the day. :)

[shilala]

Today isn't the day. :r
200.0 right on the nuts. I've officially lost 50 pounds. :wo

[Starscream]

Today isn't the day. :r
200.0 right on the nuts. I've officially lost 50 pounds. :wo

Awesome!:tu

[shilala]

Awesome!:tu
Looks like we're gonna have to start a pudding list soon. :)

[SchizoFilly]

Today isn't the day. :r
200.0 right on the nuts. I've officially lost 50 pounds. :wo

That's awesome man :banger



I am at 332lbs. Swimming in the mornings and walking the dog or power kiting in the evenings. Staying on the diet with the occasional hiccup, but have not gone over 1800 calories in almost a month now. I feel 100x better. Until this morning, that is. Didn't want to get out of bed. Spent all day yesterday at 6 Flags with my parents. My dad and I rode Batman 10x in a row to end the day. I don't recall the last time we had so much fun together. It was a fantastic day, but I'm worn out today.

[SchizoFilly]

Has anyone read anything on the f-factor diet? High fiber/low calorie is what it looks to be, just wondering if anyone has more info.

[shilala]

198.0 this morning. :tu
Sign up for the pudding!!!

1. Andysutherland

[Starscream]

198.0 this morning. :tu
Sign up for the pudding!!!

1. Andysutherland

:wo:wo:D



Friggin' awesome job, Scott.:tu

[shilala]

197.4 today.
For midnight snack last night I had a pound of bacon, a bowl of pepperoncinis, and a bowl of hot banana rings. I finished that up with a bunch of peanut M&M's. :)

[goalie204]

whats the secret to you guys success, im diong too much staying the same, not enough losing !

[Starscream]

whats the secret to you guys success, im diong too much staying the same, not enough losing !

Hard work and dedication. Something I'm greatly lacking on as of late.

[shilala]

196.2. :tu
My secret is that I don't eat. I usually forget.

[Starscream]

196.2. :tu
My secret is that I don't eat. I usually forget.

I tend to gain wait when I don't eat.

[shilala]

I went to my orthpedic surgeon today. Saw both my docs there. They're awesome.
I took a pair of H. Upmann tubos to Shaq (he's my surgeon, looks exactly like Shaq) cause he told me a story about his wife wanting to smoke a cc on their honeymoon and he wouldn't do it.
I took a corona major and corona minor and explained one was a boy smoke and one was a girl smoke. He said "aren't these illegal?" I said "kinda. not marijuana illegal though".
Anyways, the first thing both of them said when they saw me was "damn, you lost a lot of weight".
Dr. Dave, the PA, hung out with me, we hashed over my iphone, I showed him the GPS software on it, and he decided he had to get it.
The last thing he said was "Dood, go f'ing eat something." :D

[kayaker]

Up a little after 2 weeks. Even shaving my head didn't help. :D
:su

[shilala]

195.2 this morning. New girlfriend.
I spent the last couple days in Ohio working off another pound. lol

[Starscream]

195.2 this morning. New girlfriend.
I spent the last couple days in Ohio working off another pound. lol

:wo:wo

Shame shame!


I'm up to 253. Gotta start back on the program.

[SchizoFilly]

Glad to see some updates on here, or maybe it's just me being absent from the site.

I'm down to 321 as of Monday. That brings me to 39lbs lost. Swimming more. Made it to a mile yesterday and did it again today.

Shilala: Nice job man!

[Starscream]

Glad to see some updates on here, or maybe it's just me being absent from the site.

I'm down to 321 as of Monday. That brings me to 39lbs lost. Swimming more. Made it to a mile yesterday and did it again today.

Shilala: Nice job man!

39 pounds off is great! Not to mention a mile swim.:tu

[shilala]

194.0 this morning. I was so busy yesterday I only had some rice at lunch, and I didn't drink half what I normally do.
I'll be sure to put on a couple pounds today.
That makes 56 pounds I lost, and I'm 9 pounds from my target weight.
Once I hit that, it's to the gym every day, and I'm gonna go get my back fixed. :tu

[pmwz]

sometimes things arent going as planned. i worked my ass off. had to change my plans, worked out less and ate "bad" food...
gained back around 1.5kg. i am now back to eating a bit healthier and working out 3 times a week.

[Starscream]

194.0 this morning. I was so busy yesterday I only had some rice at lunch, and I didn't drink half what I normally do.
I'll be sure to put on a couple pounds today.
That makes 56 pounds I lost, and I'm 9 pounds from my target weight.
Once I hit that, it's to the gym every day, and I'm gonna go get my back fixed. :tu
You'll get those nine pounds in no time at the rate you've been going.

[shilala]

193.0 just a few minutes ago.
Tomorrow I'm going to get all my mri's and reports together and ship them off to see if I can get my back fixed, or at least get them to screw it up some more.
The weight loss has had a hugely positive impact on my back. Lots less pressure on the problems, and according to my mri's, I packed some serious grease back there.
I'm eating a lot more regularly now, and I've been drinking lots more coffee the last week, which needs to stop. That'll happen starting this morning. :tu

[longknocker]

193.0 just a few minutes ago.
Tomorrow I'm going to get all my mri's and reports together and ship them off to see if I can get my back fixed, or at least get them to screw it up some more.
The weight loss has had a hugely positive impact on my back. Lots less pressure on the problems, and according to my mri's, I packed some serious grease back there.
I'm eating a lot more regularly now, and I've been drinking lots more coffee the last week, which needs to stop. That'll happen starting this morning. :tu

Awesome, Scott! I've been on the stupid "Yo-Yo" diet for 2 years, now!:mad: Lose 35 pounds in the winter, gain it all back in the summer and then some. After a severe bout of Gastric reflux and pneumonia, I'm staying the course this time! Lost 8 pounds since last Thursday. No smoking for me 'til I get these lungs clear, but they are much better! Thanks for the thread, Andy and good luck to All!:tu

[Starscream]

Awesome, Scott! I've been on the stupid "Yo-Yo" diet for 2 years, now!:mad: Lose 35 pounds in the winter, gain it all back in the summer and then some. After a severe bout of Gastric reflux and pneumonia, I'm staying the course this time! Lost 8 pounds since last Thursday. No smoking for me 'til I get these lungs clear, but they are much better! Thanks for the thread, Andy and good luck to All!:tu

Welcome, Greg:tu



I'm off to the gym today in what hopefully will be a part of my regular routine again.

[longknocker]

Welcome, Greg:tu



I'm off to the gym today in what hopefully will be a part of my regular routine again.

Thanks, Andy! Planning on a regular 3 day w/o routine, too, when I get this crud cleared up!:tu

[Starscream]

Thanks, Andy! Planning on a regular 3 day w/o routine, too, when I get this crud cleared up!:tu

I just cleared mine up. Lasted two weeks. I had planned on starting back at the gym two weeks ago, but my cold decided otherwise.

[Starscream]

Finally made it to the gym. My quads are sore as hell. I'm surprised at how weak I've gotten over the past two months. I did 3 sets of 10 on the hack squat at 160. I couldn't make it back up on the final rep of the third set. I'm gonna be sore tomorrow.

I ate like a horse today (lots and lots of protein) just to counteract the soreness that will follow tomorrow, but I'm planning on cleaning my diet back up as well.

[longknocker]

7.5 #s off since last Thursday & feeling great!:)

[kayaker]

Finally made it to the gym. My quads are sore as hell. I'm surprised at how weak I've gotten over the past two months. I did 3 sets of 10 on the hack squat at 160. I couldn't make it back up on the final rep of the third set. I'm gonna be sore tomorrow.

I ate like a horse today (lots and lots of protein) just to counteract the soreness that will follow tomorrow, but I'm planning on cleaning my diet back up as well.

Glad to see you back at it Andy!!!:banger

I did a SCUBA course last week so had a nice 4 day work out. Touch of a cold or something this week. After this I have to get back to something regular (gee that sounds familiar:rolleyes:). Down a fraction this week.

[Dux]

Keep up the good work :tu I know I have about 100Lb I can loose so I might join the fun :banger

[Starscream]

Keep up the good work :tu I know I have about 100Lb I can loose so I might join the fun :banger

The more the merrier. We'd love to have you join us.

[shilala]

191.4 this morning. 6.4 more pounds to go, and I have to figure out a way to maintain. That's 58.6 pounds so far.
I ate enough in the last two days to kill a normal man. lol :)

[goalie204]

been sick as hell and eating crappy cuz all ive been craving is comfort food, and its far from healthy ;/ hope i dont gain everything i lost back

[longknocker]

12# off since last Thursday. :banger Tuna Diet is working well!:tu

[Dux]

Time for a salad :)

[12stones]

Morning all. Just wanted to check in. I lost my way and ended up back on Phase I of South Beach. So far, I'm down 6lbs from last Sunday. I'm looking to make it into the 180s!!

[longknocker]

Morning all. Just wanted to check in. I lost my way and ended up back on Phase I of South Beach. So far, I'm down 6lbs from last Sunday. I'm looking to make it into the 180s!!

:tu

[shilala]

190.6.
I think I may have run out of fat. .6 pounds away from "I lost 60 pounds." and just 5.6 pounds from my 185 target.
Being it's the weekend, I'll probably eat everything in sight for the next couple days. :)

[shilala]

216.2 this morning, 218.6 right now, all fed and hydrated.
I haven't seen 216 for 10 years.
I'd be even better, but I had a date for lunch and ate a crab cake and 5 glasses of lemon water. Ate all the green stuff, too. It was at Ruby Tuesday's, it was good, too. :tu
The date went real well, too. A chick my age. Too smart and good looking though. She's got way too much sense to get mixed up with me. :tu
That post was from 6/15.
Turns out she didn't have all that much sense, after all. :D
Lisa and I were talking this evening about dinner and she mentioned surf and turf burgers at Applebees.
Somehow that came around to Salmon patties and crab cakes, and she mentioned the crab cakes at Ruby Tuesday's. I told her I thought I remembered having crab cakes when we went out "way back when".
Amazing how things change in a few short months.
I'm 25 pounds lighter and one good woman heavier. :)

[kayaker]

Well mark that as a really crappy finish to the week. I managed to gain almost 8 lbs.:confused:

I think I must be retaining water. Could it be that time of the month again already?

On a positive note, I tried on the suit I got married in 9 years ago and it still fit. The pants were just a touch snug and the jacket was just a little tight in the shoulders. Still passable though, as long as this "water" comes back off again soon.

[longknocker]

190.6.
I think I may have run out of fat. .6 pounds away from "I lost 60 pounds." and just 5.6 pounds from my 185 target.
Being it's the weekend, I'll probably eat everything in sight for the next couple days. :)

That's My Problem, too, Scott! You Have To "Take a Break", sometime, though. Weekends work for me! Now If I could just quit drinking Beer!:tu

[shilala]

That's My Problem, too, Scott! You Have To "Take a Break", sometime, though. Weekends work for me! Now If I could just quit drinking Beer!:tu
I quit drinking beer about seven years ago and gained about 40 pounds.
Be careful what you wish for. :D

[Starscream]

That post was from 6/15.
Turns out she didn't have all that much sense, after all. :D
Lisa and I were talking this evening about dinner and she mentioned surf and turf burgers at Applebees.
Somehow that came around to Salmon patties and crab cakes, and she mentioned the crab cakes at Ruby Tuesday's. I told her I thought I remembered having crab cakes when we went out "way back when".
Amazing how things change in a few short months.
I'm 25 pounds lighter and one good woman heavier. :)
Awesome deal, Scott.:tu


I think I must be retaining water. Could it be that time of the month again already?
:r

[Starscream]

Great website to track dietary habits and exercise and it's absolutely free. If you like it give BORIStheBlade some rep. He's the one who found it.
The food log is awesome! They have a huge database. You type in the food and it counts the nutritional info for you.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=584559&postcount=1

[Starscream]

Great website to track dietary habits and exercise and it's absolutely free. If you like it give BORIStheBlade some rep. He's the one who found it.
The food log is awesome! They have a huge database. You type in the food and it counts the nutritional info for you.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=584559&postcount=1

Using this over the past two days. I love it so far. nutrimirror.com

[forgop]

I'm going to jump into the mix...I've been a yo-yo guy since college in the mid-90's. I've tried Weight Watchers and Atkins and had success with both, but after awhile, lost interest.

I'm now 35 and was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in my lower back. I have 2 vertebrae with spurs that has compressed a disc against my lower spine which I will undergo surgery to fix that. It causes some numbness/tingling in my legs from time to time that I just attributed to being out of shape. The risk of doing nothing eventually leads to the function decreasing over time and once I lose something, it's not likely that I would ever recover from that. I'm hoping to get the surgery done with by the end of the month. As the doctor said, any additional pressure I can take off by losing my gut, the better off I'll be.

Anyway, I'm going to be doing Weight Watchers for this in addition to doing spinning classes at LA Fitness 6 times/week. I was doing the class regularly and then got out of the fold, particularly when I lost my job in July. Weight Watchers has an iPhone application that I just downloaded, so there's no excuse for me venturing off my plan.

Anyway, I'm starting on the plan tomorrow morning and will give this thing a go.

Starting weight: 238.4
Goal weight: 180

[shilala]

190.2.
Still can't break that 190 barrier. That was only .4 pounds in five days. It's been 1.6 pounds a week for months. I really do think I've run out of fat.
I've slowly started eating a bit more, too, with my change in meds.
I'm leaving for Ohio today to hang out with Lisa for a few days, she'll make me eat.

[Dux]

Iv been stuck on the same 8lbs. I loose 8 I gain 8 :td

[kayaker]

Iv been stuck on the same 8lbs. I loose 8 I gain 8 :td

I hear you. I've been hovering around 235 for years. I may lose 5 lbs or so or gain 5-10, but I always come back.

[Don Fernando]

I started on a new healty diet about 3 weeks ago, as I needed to lose 37.84lbs before the surgeon would consider a gastric bypass. Since I started to eat more balanced and just a little less I lost 20.24lbs. All my nutrician did was make me have breakfast again, with low fat/low calorie toppings, low fat & calorie dinners and normal sized portions.

I also started to move a little more, I walk the dog of friends of mine two or three times a week for 90 minutes at a time, that's my exercise. I already feel a lot better due to the healthier food and the extra exercise.

[shilala]

I started on a new healty diet about 3 weeks ago, as I needed to lose 37.84lbs before the surgeon would consider a gastric bypass. Since I started to eat more balanced and just a little less I lost 20.24lbs. All my nutrician did was make me have breakfast again, with low fat/low calorie toppings, low fat & calorie dinners and normal sized portions.

I also started to move a little more, I walk the dog of friends of mine two or three times a week for 90 minutes at a time, that's my exercise. I already feel a lot better due to the healthier food and the extra exercise.
That's great stuff, brother. :)
Keep up the good work!!! :tu

[Starscream]

I'm going to jump into the mix...I've been a yo-yo guy since college in the mid-90's. I've tried Weight Watchers and Atkins and had success with both, but after awhile, lost interest.

I'm now 35 and was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in my lower back. I have 2 vertebrae with spurs that has compressed a disc against my lower spine which I will undergo surgery to fix that. It causes some numbness/tingling in my legs from time to time that I just attributed to being out of shape. The risk of doing nothing eventually leads to the function decreasing over time and once I lose something, it's not likely that I would ever recover from that. I'm hoping to get the surgery done with by the end of the month. As the doctor said, any additional pressure I can take off by losing my gut, the better off I'll be.

Anyway, I'm going to be doing Weight Watchers for this in addition to doing spinning classes at LA Fitness 6 times/week. I was doing the class regularly and then got out of the fold, particularly when I lost my job in July. Weight Watchers has an iPhone application that I just downloaded, so there's no excuse for me venturing off my plan.

Anyway, I'm starting on the plan tomorrow morning and will give this thing a go.

Starting weight: 238.4
Goal weight: 180
Welcome to the club!:tu
190.2.
Still can't break that 190 barrier. That was only .4 pounds in five days. It's been 1.6 pounds a week for months. I really do think I've run out of fat.
I've slowly started eating a bit more, too, with my change in meds.
I'm leaving for Ohio today to hang out with Lisa for a few days, she'll make me eat.
How tall are you, Scott? 190 is healthy for a lot of people, although it's not lean either. I haven't been at 190 since 1997.
I started on a new healty diet about 3 weeks ago, as I needed to lose 37.84lbs before the surgeon would consider a gastric bypass. Since I started to eat more balanced and just a little less I lost 20.24lbs. All my nutrician did was make me have breakfast again, with low fat/low calorie toppings, low fat & calorie dinners and normal sized portions.

I also started to move a little more, I walk the dog of friends of mine two or three times a week for 90 minutes at a time, that's my exercise. I already feel a lot better due to the healthier food and the extra exercise.

Way to go, Ferdinand!:tu

[Starscream]

Been under 2000 calories for three days straight. Today was a low fat day as well. It feels good to get back on track again.

[kayaker]

I guess last week was a bit of an anomaly. Back down over 6 lbs.

Going diving tomorrow, so that should help a bit.

[shilala]

How tall are you, Scott? 190 is healthy for a lot of people, although it's not lean either. I haven't been at 190 since 1997.

I'm 5'10" and built like a Lithuanian. Wide, thick and stupid. :D
Last time I was 185 was when my daughter was born, I was 30. She just turned 13. I'll have to check one of those weight/height things.

[acarr]

I started September 16 at 230lbs
Today I am at 220lbs
Goal is 185

[Starscream]

I'm 5'10" and built like a Lithuanian. Wide, thick and stupid. :D
Last time I was 185 was when my daughter was born, I was 30. She just turned 13. I'll have to check one of those weight/height things.
I know I've plugged it twice this week in here, but nutrimirror has a bmi scale at their site. You can check your height/weight/energy levels there. I'm in love with that place after three days.
I started September 16 at 230lbs
Today I am at 220lbs
Goal is 185
:tu

[shilala]

I know I've plugged it twice this week in here, but nutrimirror has a bmi scale at their site. You can check your height/weight/energy levels there. I'm in love with that place after three days.

:tu
It says I need to get down to 175. 129 to 175 being the optimal weight for my height.
If I weighed 129, I'd be afraid to leave the house. :)

[kayaker]

It says I need to get down to 175. 129 to 175 being the optimal weight for my height.
If I weighed 129, I'd be afraid to leave the house. :)

Don't worry Scott. I'm 5' 10", and I doubt I'll ever see 200, let alone 175. My doctor figures that with my build I should be around 215-220. Never quite seem to get there though.:D

[forgop]

What I don't get about Weight Watchers is that they don't make a different weight range for men and women. It's the same for both.

[Starscream]

If I weighed 129, I'd be afraid to leave the house. :)
Me too.:)
Don't worry Scott. I'm 5' 10", and I doubt I'll ever see 200, let alone 175. My doctor figures that with my build I should be around 215-220. Never quite seem to get there though.:D
I would agree with that. Doctors know better than the internets.:tu I'll be happy if I hit 215, but my eventual target is 190. Still higher than what the internets says I need to be.
What I don't get about Weight Watchers is that they don't make a different weight range for men and women. It's the same for both.

You sure about that? Weight Watchers has a special program for men, which I assumed would have a different points scale. I know that young adults and pregnant women have a different scale than the norm.

[Starscream]

Polish sausage with onions and peppers, ribbon fries, and funnel cake.:dr


oops...

[kayaker]

I'm making chicken alfredo for supper. Maybe some shrimp for me. :D

[Starscream]

Sounds good, Ian. I love both chicken alfredo and shrimp. And shrimp is low in fat and calories. I think I am skipping supper after all of the above that I posted.:D

[shilala]

Polish sausage with onions and peppers, ribbon fries, and funnel cake.:dr


oops...
Yesterday I had mexican for lunch, chili and cornbread for dinner, apple dumplings for dessert. Today so far was just a pasta bowl at Applebee's and I only ate half of it.
I'm still so full from yesterday I'm still half sick and miserable.

[Starscream]

A big eating day will stay with you for a day or so sometimes. Hopefully I won't be hungry later.

[forgop]

You sure about that? Weight Watchers has a special program for men, which I assumed would have a different points scale. I know that young adults and pregnant women have a different scale than the norm.

Yep. The daily point allowances are based upon weight, regardless of whether you're a man/woman. The recommended weight is based upon height with no distinction made for men/women.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/asm/calc_healthyweight.aspx

Honestly, I have no idea what the difference is in the plan for men/women.

[Starscream]

Yep. The daily point allowances are based upon weight, regardless of whether you're a man/woman. The recommended weight is based upon height with no distinction made for men/women.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/health/asm/calc_healthyweight.aspx

Honestly, I have no idea what the difference is in the plan for men/women.

I did WeightWatchers a few years ago and I lost a lot of weight. I was down to 224 when my third child was born. What I don't like about WW is that they don't allow for certain things like weightlifting. You have to eat more to build muscle, but if you lift and follow WW, you're not going to bulk up at all. WW is for the average person, not for everyone. I'm just counting calories right now.



Down to 250 today. I'll probably be up tomorrow after eating all that fair food today though.

[forgop]

I did WeightWatchers a few years ago and I lost a lot of weight. I was down to 224 when my third child was born. What I don't like about WW is that they don't allow for certain things like weightlifting. You have to eat more to build muscle, but if you lift and follow WW, you're not going to bulk up at all. WW is for the average person, not for everyone. I'm just counting calories right now.



Down to 250 today. I'll probably be up tomorrow after eating all that fair food today though.

Not true-you get activity points for exercising and you can eat more as a result. You probably won't get big by any means, but it'll allow you to tone up and add a little muscle.

[Starscream]

Not true-you get activity points for exercising and you can eat more as a result. You probably won't get big by any means, but it'll allow you to tone up and add a little muscle.

True, but I don't think that the activity points equal out to the gains that should be made in the gym. I think the activity points are geared more toward cardio and walking/running.
With that said, it's very hard no matter what you use to gain muscle and lose fat.

I'm not knocking WW at all, as it has been very beneficial to me in the past. It's just not what I need at this point in my life. I would recommend WW to anyone who is thinking about using it.

[Starscream]

Weighed in at 254 today. Tomorrow is the weekly weigh in. Hope to be at at least 253. That will give me a three pound loss for the week.

[shilala]

I actually saw 189.6 yesterday. Today I'm at 191.0.
I started going to the tanning booth a couple weeks ago cause I don't make vitamin D. It really screws me up, and I generally go a couple times a week all winter. I figure my tan must weigh at least five pounds.
I'm gonna have to start calculating that in. :D

[Starscream]

Down to 251 today! Five pounds off for the week.

[kayaker]

Down to 251 today! Five pounds off for the week.

Way to go Andy!!!

[Starscream]

Way to go Andy!!!
If only I keep it up. Remember at one point in this thread I was down to 238.
I actually saw 189.6 yesterday. Today I'm at 191.0.
I started going to the tanning booth a couple weeks ago cause I don't make vitamin D. It really screws me up, and I generally go a couple times a week all winter. I figure my tan must weigh at least five pounds.
I'm gonna have to start calculating that in. :D

Take the tan off before weighing in again, Scott.;)

[Don Fernando]

I have an appointment with my nutrician today, so I can give an update on my weight tonight.

[Starscream]

I have an appointment with my nutrician today, so I can give an update on my weight tonight.

Good luck!:gl

[Don Fernando]

quite a bummer, only 1.3lbs lost last week. Makes a total of 21.5 for the last month.

[Starscream]

quite a bummer, only 1.3lbs lost last week. Makes a total of 21.5 for the last month.

That's still a lot of weightloss in one month, Ferdinand. Don't be discouraged.

[goalie204]

damn thanksgiving

[Starscream]

damn thanksgiving

That's a long ways away still. Cut now to make up for it.:)

[forgop]

Had my first weigh in this morning. Down 4.9 lbs to 233.5.

I need to get a better set of scales. The set I have now isn't great at repeating, so I'm really using an average after stepping on/off a few times. Earlier this morning, it even literally crept up well over a pound after I thought it had stopped.

[kayaker]

That's a long ways away still. Cut now to make up for it.:)

Canuck Thanksgiving was Monday past. We're into post hoc making up.:bh

[Starscream]

Canuck Thanksgiving was Monday past. We're into post hoc making up.:bh

That's right. I forgot about that.;s

250 this morning, but not my official weekly weigh-in day.

[Starscream]

248 today. Tomorrow is the official weigh in for the week. Hope to stay at or be a bit below 248.

[Resipsa]

Doing great Andy, keep it up!

[shilala]

Still stuck at 190.2.
I've seen the 189 a few times, but it doesn't stick around long. :)
The good thing is that I can eat whatever I want and I stay right at 190. I still don't have any desire to eat, but Lisa keeps dragging me around good food.
My daughter has been here all month, and I have to cook for her most days, so I at least get opportunity to eat real food. That's good, too. :tu

[goalie204]

finally off prednisone and back to eating better. CMONNNNN fat, get off me

[Starscream]

Thanks, Vic.:tu

Keep on trying, Scott. You'll break the 190 barrier sooner than later.:tu

Sounds good, Myles.:tu

[Don Fernando]

I bought a nice fruit juice machine today, time to drink some vitamins

[Starscream]

I bought a nice fruit juice machine today, time to drink some vitamins

Have you tried it out yet? I've always thought about getting one. It looks like fun.:banger

[shilala]

I bought a nice fruit juice machine today, time to drink some vitamins
Ya. Linky?
I went to a place called "Pulp (http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/16/1347979/restaurant/Cleveland/Northfield-Macedonia/PULP-Juice-and-Smoothie-Bar-Macedonia)" while I was out in Ohio this weekend. They make healthy yogurt smoothies and wheatgrass and all sorts of feminine stuff like that. It was really good, I'm ashamed to say.

[Don Fernando]

Ya. Linky?

Linky is in Dutch (http://www.lidl.nl/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_nl/hs.xsl/index_7889.htm).

Andy, yes, I made some strawberry/mango/banana/apple juice the moment I came home. I made some banana/mango/apple/plum juice this morning.

[Starscream]

I'm officially down to 248. :tu

[goalie204]

when you juice your fruit you're losing all the fiber and most of the water soluble vitamins. Much healthier to just eat the fruit whole. And because you're using more fruit when you juice than you would actually just eat, you're consuming way more sugar which will spike your insulin levels and could leave you feeling more groggy and hungry later. For the same reasons, juicing vegetables while still not as good as eating the vegetables themselves, is better for you than juicing fruit :p

[shilala]

187.6 this morning and I already had a cup of coffee.
2.6 pounds from my goal, 62.4 pounds lost. I backed my goal up to 175 or 180.
That's Andy's fault. :)
That'll allow me room to gain muscle weight and land at 185, where I want to be.
Plus I'll be ripped, and I'll once more be able to crush cans on my forehead.

[shilala]

when you juice your fruit you're losing all the fiber and most of the water soluble vitamins. Much healthier to just eat the fruit whole. And because you're using more fruit when you juice than you would actually just eat, you're consuming way more sugar which will spike your insulin levels and could leave you feeling more groggy and hungry later. For the same reasons, juicing vegetables while still not as good as eating the vegetables themselves, is better for you than juicing fruit :p
Myles, I read this about five times.
If the juicer isn't an extractor, it isn't removing anything. If Ferdinand is throwing in the same amount of fruit he'd normally consume in a sitting, the only thing that could make it better is to add a carrot and a handful of spinach.
That'd decrease the sugars by volume (which, contrary to popular belief, are not bad for you) and increase beta carotene and vitamin K, which is also great.
I couldn't see Ferdie's juicer from the link because it required a post code, but a juicer by definition does not extract pulp or fiber. It's a juicer.
I'd just use my food processor, personally, because I have one. :)
I seldom eat fruit unless my daughter makes me, though.
I suppose I eat a lot more than I did a year ago, but it still isn't much.

[Starscream]

That's Andy's fault. :)
That'll allow me room to gain muscle weight and land at 185, where I want to be..

It's always my fault.:D

[Starscream]

when you juice your fruit you're losing all the fiber and most of the water soluble vitamins. Much healthier to just eat the fruit whole. And because you're using more fruit when you juice than you would actually just eat, you're consuming way more sugar which will spike your insulin levels and could leave you feeling more groggy and hungry later. For the same reasons, juicing vegetables while still not as good as eating the vegetables themselves, is better for you than juicing fruit :p

Myles, I read this about five times.
If the juicer isn't an extractor, it isn't removing anything. If Ferdinand is throwing in the same amount of fruit he'd normally consume in a sitting, the only thing that could make it better is to add a carrot and a handful of spinach.
That'd decrease the sugars by volume (which, contrary to popular belief, are not bad for you) and increase beta carotene and vitamin K, which is also great.
I couldn't see Ferdie's juicer from the link because it required a post code, but a juicer by definition does not extract pulp or fiber. It's a juicer.
I'd just use my food processor, personally, because I have one. :)
I seldom eat fruit unless my daughter makes me, though.
I suppose I eat a lot more than I did a year ago, but it still isn't much.

I think the answer to this question lies in what type of juicer is used. Some just squeeze out the juice, while others use the skin, pulp, and all to make juice.

[shilala]

I think the answer to this question lies in what type of juicer is used. Some just squeeze out the juice, while others use the skin, pulp, and all to make juice.
I think you're right. That's what I was trying to say. :)
That's the difference between a juicer and an extractor. I use an extractor for making sketti sauce and jelly and so forth, and it pulls out all the skin and seeds and stuff.
I make smoothies in my food processor and don't lose anything.
I couldn't see a pic of Ferdie's juicer, I wanted to see what it does.
Regardless, I'm still not gonna eat banana peels and strawberry stems.
It's out of the question. :)

[Starscream]

Regardless, I'm still not gonna eat banana peels and strawberry stems.
It's out of the question. :)

:dr:r

[Don Fernando]

This one squeezes the juice out. But the problem is, I have to eat fruit but I nearly ever do. I do like to drink fruit juice though, so my nutrician said I could replace 2 pieces of fruit a day for 2 glasses of fruitjuice a day.

[Nick]

I'm jumping on this late but oh well. I've lost about 40 pounds from my heaviest while still gaining muscle and strength. The hardest part of losing weight is retaining and actually gaining that muscle while burning the fat.

[Starscream]

The hardest part of losing weight is retaining and actually gaining that muscle while burning the fat.
That's the trick. Gaining muscle and burning fat has to be done precisely.

[goalie204]

I'd rather just eat the fruit, imo - cheaper too :P

[Shaerza]

Good to see you guys are all keeping up with this, and encouraging others to join in! :banger Keep up the good losses.

I am still managing to hang pretty steady. Have to check myself every now and then when I stop paying attention to what im eating.

[shilala]

I'd rather just eat the fruit, imo - cheaper too :P
I'm in the same boat as Ferdie. I should eat it, but I never do.
I like peanut M&M's a lot better than fruit. :tu

[Starscream]

I'd rather just eat the fruit, imo - cheaper too :P

Cheap is always good.:D

[goalie204]

I'm in the same boat as Ferdie. I should eat it, but I never do.
I like peanut M&M's a lot better than fruit. :tu
If you juiced them...........................added in a banana, it could be a new health phenomenon - peanut butter banana "juice" - on second thought skip the juicer, put it in a blender with a bit of milk and 3 scoops of ice cream! Oh wait..this is the wait loss thread not the weight gain thread :(

[Starscream]

If you juiced them...........................added in a banana, it could be a new health phenomenon - peanut butter banana "juice" - on second thought skip the juicer, put it in a blender with a bit of milk and 3 scoops of ice cream! Oh wait..this is the wait loss thread not the weight gain thread :(

I do something like this already. I make protein shakes in the blender with peanut butter and bananas.

[goalie204]

ya but peanut butter m&ms thats like,...your shake on crack!

[shilala]

If you juiced them...........................added in a banana, it could be a new health phenomenon - peanut butter banana "juice" - on second thought skip the juicer, put it in a blender with a bit of milk and 3 scoops of ice cream! Oh wait..this is the wait loss thread not the weight gain thread :(
I just got three 42 ounce bags at Walmart. I might make peanut M&M lasagna and skip the fruit. :tu

[Don Fernando]

M&M's are out of the question for me.

[Starscream]

ya but peanut butter m&ms thats like,...your shake on crack!
:r Shhh! Don't tell anyone!
I just got three 42 ounce bags at Walmart. I might make peanut M&M lasagna and skip the fruit. :tu
:r
M&M's are out of the question for me.

;s

[shilala]

188.0 this morning. I never thought I'd break that 190 barrier, let alone see it stick.
If I see 185, I'll be shocked.

[forgop]

Today's weight was 230.6, down 2.9 lbs this week and 7.8 lbs overall.

Thought I'd share a recipe with you that I REALLY liked and ate twice this past week. One of the best meals I've ever had. It's a weightwatchers recipe, but will work for any low calorie type of diet. The only difference is that my wife subbed the corn flakes for bread crumbs.

Southern-style oven fried chicken

POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Ingredients
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 oz buttermilk
3/4 cup(s) cornflake crumbs
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces
Instructions

* Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

* Combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.

* Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side. Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.

* Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 20 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Yields 1 breast per serving.

[kayaker]

Way to go Scott and Duane!!!
:tu

[Starscream]

Today's weight was 230.6, down 2.9 lbs this week and 7.8 lbs overall.

Thought I'd share a recipe with you that I REALLY liked and ate twice this past week. One of the best meals I've ever had. It's a weightwatchers recipe, but will work for any low calorie type of diet. The only difference is that my wife subbed the corn flakes for bread crumbs.

Southern-style oven fried chicken

POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

Ingredients
1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp table salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
3 oz buttermilk
3/4 cup(s) cornflake crumbs
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, four 4-oz pieces
Instructions

* Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

* Combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.

* Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side. Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.

* Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 20 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Yields 1 breast per serving.

I love that recipe! I haven't had it in a while, but I use the corn flakes in it.
For those of you that have never tried this, do so. It' very good!:dr





Congrats, Scott! You're only three pounds away from 185; you'll see it before you know it.:tu

[Starscream]

Down to 247 today. Hopefully it'll stay down until the weigh-in next week.

[Starscream]

245 today!

[Starscream]

Maybe it's b/c of my lack of sleep last night, but I went from 245 yesterday to 249 today. I know weight fluctuates at all times, but 4 pounds?!?

[shilala]

Maybe it's b/c of my lack of sleep last night, but I went from 245 yesterday to 249 today. I know weight fluctuates at all times, but 4 pounds?!?
I gain/lose 5 to 7 pounds every day.
I'm 188.4 right now, if I weighed in this evening I'll have easily put on five pounds. In the morning, I'm back where I started.

[Starscream]

I gain/lose 5 to 7 pounds every day.
I'm 188.4 right now, if I weighed in this evening I'll have easily put on five pounds. In the morning, I'm back where I started.

That's why I weigh in in the morning after waking up. If I weigh in the afternoon or evening, I'm always much heavier, which is why I assume the lack of sleep caused the big fluctuation today.:)

[shilala]

185.2 this morning. .2 pounds to go. :tu
That's the first time in 13 years I've seen that number on a scale unless someone else was standing on it. :)

[longknocker]

188.0 this morning. I never thought I'd break that 190 barrier, let alone see it stick.
If I see 185, I'll be shocked.

Awesome, Scott!:banger:tu

[Starscream]

Good news, Scott:tu

I'm going up up up...:hn

I'm eating right but the weight has increased over the last three days.

[shilala]

That's why I weigh in in the morning after waking up. If I weigh in the afternoon or evening, I'm always much heavier, which is why I assume the lack of sleep caused the big fluctuation today.:)
Andy, I checked yesterday to see how much I gained over the day.
Yesterday morning I was 185.2. Last night I was 188.6. 185.4 this morning.
So the swing is about 3.5 pounds.
I've gained as much as 7 or 8 pounds over a couple day period, only to end up right back where I started a few days later.
I drink tons of water. Aquafina Grape water, mostly. I can tell when I get dehydrated by watching the scale, too. Today I'll be drinking a LOT.
I find that when I'm drinking coffee I tend to not drink my water, so I've cut way back on the coffee again. That seems to help. :tu

[longknocker]

257 Today. As Long As I Stay In The 250's, I'm Happy! I Vary 10 pounds or so during the day, so I always weigh First Thing When I Get Up.:)

[longknocker]

Andy, I checked yesterday to see how much I gained over the day.
Yesterday morning I was 185.2. Last night I was 188.6. 185.4 this morning.
So the swing is about 3.5 pounds.
I've gained as much as 7 or 8 pounds over a couple day period, only to end up right back where I started a few days later.
I drink tons of water. Aquafina Grape water, mostly. I can tell when I get dehydrated by watching the scale, too. Today I'll be drinking a LOT.
I find that when I'm drinking coffee I tend to not drink my water, so I've cut way back on the coffee again. That seems to help. :tu

Much Better For You, Too, Scott! I Don't Think Any Of Us Drink Enough Water. First Thing I Feel When I don't Have enough Water intake, A Big Headache!:(

[shilala]

Much Better For You, Too, Scott! I Don't Think Any Of Us Drink Enough Water. First Thing I Feel When I don't Have enough Water intake, A Big Headache!:(

The swings are a lot smaller now that I've lost so much mass, too.
I've literally lost 1/4th of myself since this started. lol

[Starscream]

Much Better For You, Too, Scott! I Don't Think Any Of Us Drink Enough Water. First Thing I Feel When I don't Have enough Water intake, A Big Headache!:(

I know I don't drink enough water on most days. I drink too many energy drinks (sugar free of course).


247 this morning. Hoping to see 245 by next weeks weigh in.

[forgop]

I just completed week 3. I was down 4.6 lbs to 226.0, for a total of 12.4 lbs. I have 46 lbs to go.

[Starscream]

Good work, Duane!

I'm back at 249 again today. Ate a little heavy last night, but it was mostly veggies and rice.

[kayaker]

Not sure how I've been doing while in Sweden. Not too bad I hope.

Back home tomorrow and we'll see.

[Starscream]

Holding steady at 248 for another week.:(

[shilala]

188.0 yesterday. I had 3 donuts for dinner and then made apple banana bread last night, which was freakin delicious.
I haven't hit the scale yet today. :)

[Don Fernando]

just got back from the nutrician, she's very pleased with my progress, I am not because I want to lose more and quicker. But I lost little over 30lbs in less then 2 months, so I should be happy.

[shilala]

just got back from the nutrician, she's very pleased with my progress, I am not because I want to lose more and quicker. But I lost little over 30lbs in less then 2 months, so I should be happy.
You're doing great, Ferdie. :tu
It takes time. I lost at the rate of like 1.6 pounds a week for what seemed like forever. Now I pretty much bottomed out and ran out of fat to lose.
I've been back at Physical Therapy and working out and putting on muscle now, so I put on a few pounds.
If I can get ripped and land at 185, that's where I want to be.
Looks good at this point. :tu

[goalie204]

You should be happy,DF. thats good! I am struggling, what kind of advice did she give you? I need to lose weight and dont know what to do.