Losing Weight with Starscream

[Starscream]

I've jumped off the wagon the past two weeks. I've gained about five pounds...:hn
Gonna take the weekend to eat good and get back to healthy eating and exercise on Monday.

[shilala]

I'm still hanging around 205. Still a lot higher than I like.
My symptoms have been really bad for the last week, so I don't expect much. When I'm in bad shape I don't eat at all because the pain makes my stomach roll, but as soon as I get a window I eat a lot. Add inactivity to that and it's tough to manage my weight.
It'll all come together shortly, I'm sure. :tu

[pmwz]

236.3lbs today. hope to hit 99 kg at the end of may

[kayaker]

I've jumped off the wagon the past two weeks. I've gained about five pounds...:hn
Gonna take the weekend to eat good and get back to healthy eating and exercise on Monday.

I've gained since my last weigh in too. The last couple of days have been kind of brutal. My brother keeps breaking out the plain ruffled chips with dip.:bh

Need to get this back under control.

Have faith brother, we will persevere.

[pmwz]

233.6 lbs had a couple of high cal days + am pretty happy with my numbers

[Scottw]

197 lbs this morning and the size 34's are loose. Looking to get into some 32's soon.

[Starscream]

197 lbs this morning and the size 34's are loose. Looking to get into some 32's soon.

:banger

[pmwz]

sunday morning check in 231 lbs. i am working this upcomming week extra hard because i cant work out from the 10th-14th .
i hope that i hit my under 100kg goal this month but its going to be hard.

[Starscream]

:lv

[Scottw]

198 this morning. not a lot of exercise the past two weeks but eating well and still feeling great. I actually went swimming the other day for the first time in 5 years. That's how bad I felt about the way I looked. I hadn't been in a swimming pool since I was 28.

[Starscream]

198 this morning. not a lot of exercise the past two weeks but eating well and still feeling great. I actually went swimming the other day for the first time in 5 years. That's how bad I felt about the way I looked. I hadn't been in a swimming pool since I was 28.

Recreational swimming or turning laps? Keep up the good work, Scott.:tu

[pmwz]

229lbs. not happy with my number. i ate unhealthy on the 4 day work trip, i couldnt work out.
its going to be hard to get to 220 till the end of the month but i am going to try. alsothink about buying running shoes to run every day before work...

[Starscream]

229lbs. not happy with my number. i ate unhealthy on the 4 day work trip, i couldnt work out.
its going to be hard to get to 220 till the end of the month but i am going to try. alsothink about buying running shoes to run every day before work...

Go ahead and buy them. They could make the difference.

I'm not going to report in today and embarass myself, but in three weeks I'll give a full report.
Switching over to low carb as of today for a bit. All lean meats and green veggies. Low carb, high fiber.

[fhrblig]

Hello all! I thought I'd get in on this thread seeing as I've just hopped back on the weight-loss bandwagon. I'll give you a bit of background on my situation. About 5 years ago I started Weight Watchers. At the time I was 267 lbs, and my goal weight was around 175. In a span of 8 months, I lost 77 lbs. Then, I lost my job. I got a job as a courier, which made it really difficult to stick to the plan. It took me over a year to lose the last 15 lbs, but I did it. The problem was that by the time I did it, I decided "Hey, I'm done! I don't need to follow the plan anymore!" So, in 3 years, I gained it all back.:td

So, my starting point is about the same as last time: 266.4. I want to get back to being 175 one year from now, and I think I can do it. I'm not a courier anymore, so it's a bit easier to avoid the drive thru pitfalls. I went back to Weight Watchers about a month ago and had been doing well the first couple of weeks. I'd been walking about 2 miles a day 3 times a week; but then I ramped up the walking too much (3.5 miles every day) and my knees rebelled. I had to rest them for a week, and I'm gingerly getting back into it. Unfortunately, I fell off the healthy eating wagon that week, so I'm at square one. Fortunately, I'm still feeling motivated so starting today everything is back on. Wish me luck, and I will post updates on my progress on Saturdays.

Good luck to everyone! :banger

[Starscream]

Hello all! I thought I'd get in on this thread seeing as I've just hopped back on the weight-loss bandwagon. I'll give you a bit of background on my situation. About 5 years ago I started Weight Watchers. At the time I was 267 lbs, and my goal weight was around 175. In a span of 8 months, I lost 77 lbs. Then, I lost my job. I got a job as a courier, which made it really difficult to stick to the plan. It took me over a year to lose the last 15 lbs, but I did it. The problem was that by the time I did it, I decided "Hey, I'm done! I don't need to follow the plan anymore!" So, in 3 years, I gained it all back.:td

So, my starting point is about the same as last time: 266.4. I want to get back to being 175 one year from now, and I think I can do it. I'm not a courier anymore, so it's a bit easier to avoid the drive thru pitfalls. I went back to Weight Watchers about a month ago and had been doing well the first couple of weeks. I'd been walking about 2 miles a day 3 times a week; but then I ramped up the walking too much (3.5 miles every day) and my knees rebelled. I had to rest them for a week, and I'm gingerly getting back into it. Unfortunately, I fell off the healthy eating wagon that week, so I'm at square one. Fortunately, I'm still feeling motivated so starting today everything is back on. Wish me luck, and I will post updates on my progress on Saturdays.

Good luck to everyone! :banger
Best of luck to you, and post here often for updates and support!:tu

[shilala]

I'm as big as a house. I landed at about 215 now, gained a good 20 pounds.
It's gonna be a probelm till I get my meds ironed out. I'm not sweating it. I'll be skinny as a rail by the time summer is over.

[pfm721]

I guess I'll jump in here also. Was between 185-190 all throughout college and now I'm at 240, which is down from 247 from a couple of weeks ago. I'm dieting and working out daily. I'm prepping for a sprint triathlon in September and hope that after all the hard work this summer I'll be down around 210. My ultimate goal would be 200, at 6'2" I feel like that's a reasonable weight for me.

[goalie204]

I've been doing weight watchers and watching what i eat for a while now (with some occasional slip ups) - but i finally started walking 9 days ago. First time in my life ive done any activity and stuck to it. I don't hate it anymore, but i still don't love it. Hopefully i can increase the amount over time. To start i am doing around a mile in 20 minutes (> 3.0 MPH) and doing about 1.2 - 1.3 miles every morning. Just starting, but im really trying.

[Starscream]

Good to see some participation again here, as well as some new faces. I switched over yesterday to a low carb diet. I like low carb, but I need to watch my sodium and cholesterol level while I do this. Two omelets today have killed my cholesterol for the day.

[fhrblig]

Ok, normally I will try to post my updates in the morning but I had to work today. I weighed myself today and I am at 259.4. (When I weigh in I am fully clothed.) So despite my knee issues and falling off the wagon a bit I haven't lost any ground, in fact I lost 1 pound. I did start walking again at the end of this week and the knees feel good, so I'm excited to be back on track. Hope everyone is keepin' on!
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[pmwz]

down to 226 lbs. i am now down 20kg that means i am halfway to my goal

[fhrblig]

Good morning, all! Weighed in this morning at 257.6 lbs; lost another 1.8 lbs. :banger

Last Sunday, I dragged out the Wii Balance Board from its hiding place and fired up Wii Fit. We got it about a year ago, set it up, and then didn't use it again until now. But after the issues I've been having with my knees, I wanted to try something different. Laugh if you must, but I'm having a blast with it. Unfortunately, it's reminding me just how out of shape I am. My right hamstring was very sore for the last 2 days after doing just a few lunges.

One thing I have noticed is that when I do Wii Fit before I go to work I have a LOT more energy than I did with just walking. My step-up goal next month will be to do Wii Fit in the morning and then add walking every other day when I'm on my lunch break at work. I probably won't do that yet for a couple of weeks, as I want to make sure I will stick with the Wii Fit workouts first.

Have a good week, and good luck to everyone! :tu

[pmwz]

down too 223.5. unfortunately not under 220 this month but i am getting close. World cup is going to be a huge test with a lot of bbqing and less work out time

[pmwz]

221 lbs....

[shilala]

I miss this thread. Suppose I should jump back in.
I got up to about 217 from all the laying on the couch being sick. I've gotten back to drinking my grape water, and I'm slowly changing my diet back to more decent stuff.
Last summer this time I was about this same weight. I was eating very healthy and drinking tons of water and was very active.
That's all working out again, but slowly.
The main problem was that I couldn't get around very good, so I didn't do much cooking at all. Most of my food was out of a box, mainly quickie junk. I'm getting away from that now. I've also stopped stressing about it. I've prayed on it, given it to God, and I'm calm with it. That makes it easy to eat right and stay away from crap. It very much balances overeating.
We went to a graduation party yesterday and I ate right, then we had to stop at Applebees on the way home to feed the kids again. I wasn't hungry at all, so I had fiesta lime chicken. I didn't need it or want it, so I overrode what my body was saying. That's bad. I'm all done doing that now. :tu

[Starscream]

Sorry I haven't been in here much lately, but well, you know...
:lv


Congrats guys on the weightloss and do not give up.
I miss this thread too, Scott. I just haven't been motivated the past month or so.

[forgop]

Ok, peeps...here's the deal. I've procrastinated far too much in this. I'm at 230.2 now and I am vowing to hit that 200 mark before I leave on our 2 week Disney trip on August 8th, so I have right at 7 weeks to get there. I will also hit that 180 mark before the end of the year.

Additionally, I've developed the numbing/tingling down in my feet/legs again after my surgery. I'm hoping some weight loss will significantly reduce this feeling. As it is right now, my left left from below the knee feels like it has the "falling asleep" feeling without the pins/needles feeling. At any rate, I will be scheduling my 2nd back surgery for just after finals in December/before Christmas.

[Scottw]

Steady at 194. Feeling great and am down to a 33 waist.

[shilala]

I messed around with the "three meal a day" thing you hear about. All that did is made me blossom. I stopped that and got back to not eating when I'm not hungry, and drinking lots of water.
I think I was around 215 when I last checked, but I was up to almost 223.
It will come off slow and steady now. :tu

[pmwz]

World cup is killing me less time to work out + unhealthy food. was down to 98.6 during the week just to weigh in at 100.2 today.

[shilala]

I managed to get back down to 215. Finally headed in the right direction. Getting my eating habits ironed out again was the hard part. It should be easy now. :tu

[Starscream]

World cup is killing me less time to work out + unhealthy food. was down to 98.6 during the week just to weigh in at 100.2 today.

98.6 to 100.2 is too skinny.:confused:

[pmwz]

98.6 to 100.2 is too skinny.:confused:

98.6-100.2kg

[forgop]

Down from 230.2 to 226.4 this week. Not too shabby considering I overdid it for my father's day grilling with 2 burgers and a butterfly pork loin sandwich.

I did some research into some thermogenic products because I used a product called Ripped Fuel about 10-12 years ago (when they used the real ephedra before it became illegal to use OTC). I ordered a product called OxyElite Pro off Amazon to help boost my metabolism/decrease my appetite/increase my energy and will start on it Wednesday. My plan will be to hit a cycling class Monday-Friday for an hour and then spend another 45-60 minutes doing a combination of cardio/light resistance training (mostly targeting abs, chest, arms, and shoulders). Might even throw in a P90X plyometrics session in on the weekends.

[Scottw]

193 this morning. I ate pretty good yesterday but drank about 8 beers.

[Starscream]

98.6-100.2kg
:tu
Down from 230.2 to 226.4 this week. Not too shabby considering I overdid it for my father's day grilling with 2 burgers and a butterfly pork loin sandwich.

I did some research into some thermogenic products because I used a product called Ripped Fuel about 10-12 years ago (when they used the real ephedra before it became illegal to use OTC). I ordered a product called OxyElite Pro off Amazon to help boost my metabolism/decrease my appetite/increase my energy and will start on it Wednesday. My plan will be to hit a cycling class Monday-Friday for an hour and then spend another 45-60 minutes doing a combination of cardio/light resistance training (mostly targeting abs, chest, arms, and shoulders). Might even throw in a P90X plyometrics session in on the weekends.
Good work!:tu I miss Ephedra. You can order it again, but it's pretty expensive. I miss just taking a couple of Stacker 2s during the day and not worrying about eating.
193 this morning. I ate pretty good yesterday but drank about 8 beers.
I'm with you on the alcohol.:tu

[pmwz]

218 lbs. i eat so bad right now... + 3 birthdays in the family within the next 10 days.
i still want to be under 90 kg before august 15th.

[forgop]

I was down 6.2 lbs this past week for a total of 10.0 lbs in 2 weeks. I didn't start any cardio at all until the 2nd week.

At any rate, I did a 45 minute spinning class on Monday and then did another 45 minutes on the treadmill afterward. My hip flexor has been sore since yesterday afternoon and will now have to lay off the cardio a bit to recover from it. I don't want this prolonging into a big deal.

20 more pounds to go until August 7th and then another 20 pounds after I get back. (I'm hoping that number doesn't increase over a 2 week period in Florida).

[shilala]

Still hanging around 214-215. Only 30 pounds to go. :D

[pmwz]

98.8 kg. best thing about the week is that i ran 15 km yesterday. probably trying to run 20 km early next month.

[waffle]

Ok so I'm new to this board & thread, but I wanted to jump on in here... and give you my journey to date... I'd been slowly gaining weight since sophomore year of college and tried a couple of crash diets that were junk. I have a step-brother in a very similar situation and he decided to seek professional (weight loss management clinic) help. He is 22 weeks into the program and has lost 95 pounds and looks and feels the best that I have ever seen him look and feel. I jumped on board this same program about 6 weeks ago at 311.3 lbs. The program is small "meals" five times a day and 60-80 oz of water along with a workout plan/activity. Its geared as a life change and not a diet. It's sinking in well, with me getting to the gym on an eliptical 3-4/wk 30 mins each and soon I plan on adding a trainer. I weigh in on Wed. Nights (privately, with a nurse who also checks bp and I have blood work done every other week with a meeting with a doctor) so I'll be checking every Wed. Night/ Thursday with loss. (Sorry for hijacking, I thought a backstory was appropriate).

Starting weight - 311.3 lbs
Weighed in - 283.4 lbs
Total loss - 27.9 lbs

My goal is to be in a 38" waist pant (ideally 200 - 220) and possibly XL shirts, its more about finding what I'm happy with and not a number.

[goalie204]

good story, and keep it up :)

I've lost about 18 lbs so far, and i just walk in the mornings for 30 minutes, and tried increasing how often i eat, and decreased the size of meals. It's working slowly but surely, and i'm also not TOTALLY changing my lifestyle, i still indulge, and perhaps too often, but the weight is still slowly coming off. I didn't gain it overnight, and realism tells me the slower i lose it, the better chance i have of keeping it off.

[pmwz]

99.2 kg. ran 15km yesterday. last day of the world cup today :) + wednesday last day of my job.
i have one month just to work out. i am trying to start thursday with a half marathon.
no real air conditioning in my gym...
short term goal is to be under 90kg by august 15th...

[forgop]

I'll get on the scale in the morning after my spinning class and a good 30+ minutes on the treadmill. I'm hoping to be down 5+ lbs this week.

[forgop]

A little disappointed-only down 2.8 lbs this week, but I did get down under 215, which I haven't broken in at least 3 years that I know of. Busy week for me as I'll spend 2.5 hours at LA Fitness through the rest of the week while my girls are in VBS since I drop off/pick up. Certainly hope that rewards me below 210 in a week.

[shilala]

I think someone fed me a tree in my sleep. I'm back to a water and starvation diet. I've finally figured out a few things I eat that screw up my meds, and we've tested them, and I know what to avoid. The docs are pushing up my meds, and as I get better I can exercise more and get around more.
I should be twig skinny and ripped in no time. :D

[Starscream]

I hate to say it, but I'm bailing out on this thread until further notice. I'm not in the weightloss mood, as much as I want to lose weight, but my motivation is just not there right now. Congrats to all those who have lost big time, all the newcomers who have done a bang-up job, and all those who may be inspired by this thread. I will definitely be back, but it's just not happening for me right now. Low self-esteem and low metabolism/motivation issues are keeping me back. I'll be back in the game soon. If you have time, keep your thoughts and prayers with me in hopes that I might regain my focus soon.

[forgop]

I hate to say it, but I'm bailing out on this thread until further notice. I'm not in the weightloss mood, as much as I want to lose weight, but my motivation is just not there right now. Congrats to all those who have lost big time, all the newcomers who have done a bang-up job, and all those who may be inspired by this thread. I will definitely be back, but it's just not happening for me right now. Low self-esteem and low metabolism/motivation issues are keeping me back. I'll be back in the game soon. If you have time, keep your thoughts and prayers with me in hopes that I might regain my focus soon.

I've been there many times myself. I have a couple of real motivating factors that have me really focused on reaching my goal. One is getting to
a point I can take my kids to the pool at Disney and not confusing them for sea world. The other is trying to figure out if taking pressure off my back will keep me from having another back surgery in December. The main thing is just not to let yourself go and gain back what you've already accomplished. Even when I'm on vacation next month, I plan on spending 30-45 minutes a day on the treadmill.

[shilala]

I hate to say it, but I'm bailing out on this thread until further notice. I'm not in the weightloss mood, as much as I want to lose weight, but my motivation is just not there right now. Congrats to all those who have lost big time, all the newcomers who have done a bang-up job, and all those who may be inspired by this thread. I will definitely be back, but it's just not happening for me right now. Low self-esteem and low metabolism/motivation issues are keeping me back. I'll be back in the game soon. If you have time, keep your thoughts and prayers with me in hopes that I might regain my focus soon.
Hang in there, Andy.
Don't make it a job, just keep drinking lots of water.
Said a prayer for you, my friend. You're going to do great, I'm sure. :tu

[waffle]

Missed the update yesterday... had a decent week, all things considered (A/C went out = no working out)...

Weighed in at 279.4 so a 4 lb loss for the week... if I can lose 4 a week for the whole plan, it'll be great and I'll be to my goal...

As a recap:

Starting weight - 311.3 lbs
Weighed in - 279.4 lbs
Total loss - 31.9 lbs

[goalie204]

in china, the food is amazing and im not even TRYING to eat healthy here, pigging out big time :) Back on it when im back home on monday

[pmwz]

i am sick since wednesday. down too 95.4kg / 210,3lbs. couldnt workout + probably going to rebound abit

[Don Fernando]

I'm finally below 300lbs.

[goalie204]

wow can't believe i only gained like 2-3 lbs in china, incredible since i had no reservations and ate like a pig. Back to it now. Went on a walk this morning after a lovely 4 hours of sleep, and will be getting subway for lunch/snacks

[forgop]

Very disappointing week considering how much cardio I put in. I was only down 1.4 lbs this week, but did pretty lousy on Sunday/Monday. Had a cookout on Sunday and just couldn't help myself from getting a burger, brat, and a dog. :( Yesterday was a challenge of sorts being on the road and having to eat out for 2 meals.

I've got to cut 13.4 lbs in 18 days if I'm going to make my goal before we go on vacation. I figure the last 11 days worth, I'll probably put in 3-3.5 hours/day split over 2 sessions each day if I'm going to have a chance to make it.

[Starscream]

I'm finally below 300lbs.
Awesome news, Ferdinand!:banger
Very disappointing week considering how much cardio I put in. I was only down 1.4 lbs this week, but did pretty lousy on Sunday/Monday. Had a cookout on Sunday and just couldn't help myself from getting a burger, brat, and a dog. :( Yesterday was a challenge of sorts being on the road and having to eat out for 2 meals.

I've got to cut 13.4 lbs in 18 days if I'm going to make my goal before we go on vacation. I figure the last 11 days worth, I'll probably put in 3-3.5 hours/day split over 2 sessions each day if I'm going to have a chance to make it.

Down 1.4 isn't dissapointing. Anytime a loss occurs it's a good thing.

[forgop]

Down 1.4 isn't dissapointing. Anytime a loss occurs it's a good thing.

It's disappointing in the sense that I was hoping for twice that. I'll just have to work that much harder this week on my intake and get in 90+ minutes cardio/day over the next week.

[pmwz]

ran 20 km today! longest distance that i ever ran. i am up a little butexpectedit official numbers on sunday

[pmwz]

96.4 kg. trying to get under 95 this week

[waffle]

Missed the update yesterday... had a decent 2 weeks
Weighed in at 274.0 so a 5.4 lb loss for the weeks... Workouts are starting hot and heavy now as I can see the hill and the other side of 1/2 way mark.

As a recap:

Starting weight - 311.3 lbs
Weighed in - 274.0 lbs
Total loss - 37.3 lbs

[pmwz]

95.4kg.
trying to get under 94kg this week. also trying todo a couple of 2adays this week.

[pmwz]

i actually gained weight 95.8. i ran 4x15 km + 3 times to the gym. i didnt eat too healthy but thought i would loose at least a little bit.
i bought new running shoes asics gel kayano 16 + took them directly on a 15km run. got a couple of blisters because i didnt get used to them slowly....

[LooseCard]

I'm finally below 300lbs.
Conga Rats Bro! I'm jealous!

Hey Andy.....
So I found this rope lying around, and used it to pull myself back on-the-wagon.
And now I’ve found my way back here! (I have some catching up to do! I think I’ll only read the last week or so....)

I'm back on the wagon, 1 week already.
Smaller meals, smaller intervals; a dose of Weight Watchers as well.....


The long story will come in another post shortly.

[Starscream]

Conga Rats Bro! I'm jealous!

Hey Andy.....
So I found this rope lying around, and used it to pull myself back on-the-wagon.
And now I’ve found my way back here! (I have some catching up to do! I think I’ll only read the last week or so....)

I'm back on the wagon, 1 week already.
Smaller meals, smaller intervals; a dose of Weight Watchers as well.....


The long story will come in another post shortly.

Can I borrow some of that rope? I weighed in for the first time since May or June and I'm at 271! That's the highest I've ever been. I feel like sh!t most days too. I'm gonna drown myself in my sorrows and alcohol tonight and grab the rope tomorrow. I have to make some decisions about what kind of regiment I want to do, both exercise and dietary. WW worked for me years ago, low carb hasn't done too much for me, and just counting calories with nutrimirror doesn't seem to do too much either. Maybe I'll go back to WW. I haven't been to the gym in 6mos. and my membership ran out. Maybe I'll just stick to home workouts, running, cardio, Wii Fit, etc...


Jesus Christ I knew I was getting bigger but I didn't know I was a fat ass...:td

[pmwz]

@andysutherland: the problem with working out at home is that is so easy to skip a workout. i think kettlebells could be a good option for you.
i love chicken breast (tons of variety) and protein shakes (i use them as reward after working out ).
i dont like diets because most people do them for a couple of months, then quit + are suprised that they gained weight. i cheated myself on diets all the time. now i just eat what i want and if i didnt loose weight i eat healthier the next weeks + put more workouts in.

[LooseCard]

i dont like diets because most people do them for a couple of months, then quit + are suprised that they gained weight. i cheated myself on diets all the time. now i just eat what i want and if i didnt loose weight i eat healthier the next weeks + put more workouts in.

That, I agree with. But Weight Watchers (WW) is a learnign guide, to better understanding what and how much food you take in. It starts as a diet, but helps to develop better habits.

We stopped eating regularly, and controlling our portion size, and I'm back where I started... that's not true, I'm worse.

I'm too comfortable saying "I've lost weight, but it found me and brought friends."

We're back to paying attention, and we're already showing progress.

[Starscream]

@andysutherland: the problem with working out at home is that is so easy to skip a workout. i think kettlebells could be a good option for you.
i love chicken breast (tons of variety) and protein shakes (i use them as reward after working out ).
i dont like diets because most people do them for a couple of months, then quit + are suprised that they gained weight. i cheated myself on diets all the time. now i just eat what i want and if i didnt loose weight i eat healthier the next weeks + put more workouts in.

The word diet has been distorted in today's society. We are always on a diet. A diet techinically is what we eat on an everyday basis (a dumbed down definition). When someone goes on a "diet" they really mean that they are changing their diet for a short time.

[pmwz]

cant get a good work out in up to 97kg. i have one week before my new job starts. Its much easier for me to eat good during work days.
i thought i could workout 2 a day but my body just got tired. i think about starting bjj because i hate the gym right now

[Scottw]

up to 199 this morning with the week off and a lot of beers and BBQ. Hopefully be back to 195 in a day or two. Been holding steady at 192-195 for the last 3 months. Not bad from 247.

[SilverFox]

I have been away from this thread for a while. Ok I have been away from the board awhile.

My goal was to hit 215lbs and I accomplished that in June of this year. I was 212lbs and 14.5% body fat when I did a 226km bike ride. I was and am in pretty good shape now. I have put approximately 10lbs back on, some of that intentionally and some just good living over the summer.

I have kept my exercise up somewhat over the summer but now is time to get back at it. I want to put on some muscle weight and bring up my metabolism so that I can eat a broader range of calories and not worry about gaining weight.

Here is where I stared.

December 25th 2009 293 lbs.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/silverfox67/Christmas2009-14-1.jpg

July 28th 215lbs doing something I haven't done in 20years.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg158/silverfox67/Ski.jpg


Now I am cranking it back up again. Good eating combined with intense cardio, lifting and plyometrics. The goal is to put 15 to 20 good pounds (muscle) back on by Christmas.

Let me know how you are all doing out there................Where is Andy at ?

[Starscream]

It's great to hear from you, Shawn! Awesome to hear you made your goal and in a very short period of time. Keep up the good work.:tu

I fell off the wagon over the summer but am working on getting back to 250 (which was my pre-summer weight). Once I get down to that weight, my next goal is 225.

It's about time you came back!;):)

[Starscream]

I just signed up for three months of weightwatchers for men tonight. New program starts in the morning. I've been putting this off for far too long.

[Samsquanch]

Great thread, I did the math a couple days ago and realized I turn 30 sixteen weeks from tomorrow. I'd like to lose 3lbs a week until I turn 30. That's really just a start but it would be a great one.

I'll focus on eating whole foods, lots of fruit, veggies, and lean protein. Exercise will include walking, working up to running, sit ups and push ups. I hate gyms and don't have room in the apt for weights.

Maybe run a contest here to motivate myself :D Looking forward to this change! It's so motivating to see others who have made a big change here!!

[Starscream]

I just signed up for three months of weightwatchers for men tonight. New program starts in the morning. I've been putting this off for far too long.
Ate good today and I feel full! Steak and green beans tonight.
Great thread, I did the math a couple days ago and realized I turn 30 sixteen weeks from tomorrow. I'd like to lose 3lbs a week until I turn 30. That's really just a start but it would be a great one.

I'll focus on eating whole foods, lots of fruit, veggies, and lean protein. Exercise will include walking, working up to running, sit ups and push ups. I hate gyms and don't have room in the apt for weights.

Maybe run a contest here to motivate myself :D Looking forward to this change! It's so motivating to see others who have made a big change here!!
Best of luck to you and congrats on deciding to make a change.

[Samsquanch]

Thanks Andy, same to you. For anyone interested, I did post a contest to help motivate myself a little more...

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=35846

Today was great, ate well and took a nice walk/jog.

[Starscream]

Steak is on the menu again for breakfast and lunch. It's both filling and lean.:tu
BBQ chicken in the crockpot this evening and a beer or two with it.:tu Losing this way is fun.:)

[LooseCard]

Hey gang.
Fell off the wagon for a few days as we were 'vacationing' at Foxwoods.
- Fuddruckers for Dinner
- Festival Buffet for Breakfast (was reasonable)
- Hard Rock for Dinner (Granny Apple Burger)

Supplemented with a lot of walking, a 20 minute lifecycle bike 'ride' one morning, some walking, a swim in the pool and jac-a-ruzi, some walking...

Did I tell you that we did some walking????


Okay. Here it is.
1 month since starting to work on our eating (a.k.a. dieting)

Down 9.4, up 1.4 :(, down 1.6, down 2.8, down 1.4
All together, down 13.8!

[Samsquanch]

I've been doing salads for breakfast lately, a great way to start the day. Tons of greens, hard boiled egg, chicken, veggies, fruits, nuts, leftovers, etc. Fills me up until lunch and is quick and easy.

Congrats on the 1st month Dan, down almost 14lbs in one month is great!

[pmwz]

we are redoing our kitchen -->fast food. 97kg.

[Starscream]

Just got back from an hour at the batting cages. Did both some hitting and some throwing. So far I'm on track to have a big first week on this program. I'll report back on Wednesday.

[Starscream]

Gonna see if I have time to hit some fungos on the field at school today if I don't have to attend any meetings. Using baseball as exercise rocks! Tomorrow is my weigh in for the first week.

[shilala]

I'm still hangin around 220 something.
I haven't been doing much of anything, dietwise. I'm starting at least two new medications this month, and this neuro thing won't tolerate exercise.
It's easy to lose/watch my weight when I feel good, but pretty much impossible when I don't.
I have started back to drinking lots of water, that helps with both the weight and my overall health. I think it washes all the pill poison out of me. :tu

[Starscream]

Water is your friend, Scott.:tu


I'm down to 271 this morning. That's a loss of 6lbs. Not great, but not bad. Need to pick up the exercise more heavily.
Cutting back on the alcohol couldn't hurt either I guess.:td

[LooseCard]

Well. Only down .2 today.

But it is down and not up! :tu

Seemed like a slow weekend, so I figured things weren't going to look great. Spent two days standing around watching and doing a little leg-work on the ground as my buddies stripped and reshingled a roof.

I need to make sure I get that walking in! Two-tenths is too-small!

Well, I'm now at 14-under.... :tu

[Starscream]

Report in tomorrow for me. :gl Not any exercise this week but I feel a good one coming.

[Texan in Mexico]

Evening fellows - ready for one more to join the party? Had the downer of the decade this morning when I weighed 269!
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[Starscream]

Evening fellows - ready for one more to join the party? Had the downer of the decade this morning when I weighed 269!
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Come on in! The water's nice and warm.:)









Today is my weekly weigh-in date. 265lbs. That's a total loss of 12lbs in two weeks. I didn't get in any exercise b/c of my sh!tty schedule but my dietary habits were spot on for the most part.

What's everyone else up to (or down to I should say)?

[Ahbroody]

Back on my veggie and protien only cut diet. Headaches from lack of carbs stopped at 4 days. Already down a few pounds. Just didnt like running at 182. Need to get down to 168ish. Will document how long it takes. 176ish now. Not running as kind of hurt my foot and running so much.

Diet sucks boring as hell and wife says I have been a moody bish at the end of the day, but it works.
Todays breakfast eggs, spinach, salsa, cheese omlet. A little milk for 20 carbs.

[Texan in Mexico]

Congrats on the loss Andy! I was reading through the thread and see a lot of myself in you and the others. I have been doing well for 1 day so far - it isn't easy as you well know. I will try and post weekly here the figures and am sure to look here to offer and receive encouragement.
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[Starscream]

Not the best week for me, but still monitoring intake. Got in a bit of exercise on the field today. I actually had to pair up with one of the players and warm up with them.

[Texan in Mexico]

Its not easy Andy but you are out there giving it a shot brother. Tomorrow is a weigh in for me.

[Starscream]

Its not easy Andy but you are out there giving it a shot brother. Tomorrow is a weigh in for me.

Let us know how it goes, Travis.:tu

[Texan in Mexico]

Well its good news for week 1 - down 2.2 kilos or about 5 lbs.

I am happy though I know its easy the first couple weeks.

Had a sub and chips for lunch and a couple tacos for dinner - sounds like a lot but not bad for me...

Good luck to all and I will check in next week hopefully with a few more pounds off the total!
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[Starscream]

Depends on what type of sub you had, but a sub and tacos is pretty light.

[LooseCard]

Alrighty then!
I just realized that I forgot to drop in last week after weigh-in.

I've noticed that when I 'check in' on myself on Tuesdays, I'm always lighter than my Wednesday weigh-in.
(No, I'm not changing just to make it look better..........)


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Last week:
Down another 1.2 as official :tu
I was smack-dab at the Hundreds mark on Tuesday and was hoping to break passed it. Missed it by that much.
Came in exactly at the 01 mark.


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This week;
I was below 99 on Tueday morning, and was hoping for the best.

And this morning: http://www.rolandchayer.com/TheVanKarenLife/style_emoticons/RolandChayer-Smileys/RolandChayer-DrumRollSmiley.gif





Down 1.6 officially! :wo


I am officially below the first Hundred mark! http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0010.gif My first Step-goal! http://serve.mysmiley.net/party/party0010.gif


.

[shilala]

I just keep getting fatter and fatter.
I'm changing my whole diet again, and that'll help. I'm never home, always traveling, and that makes keeping a decent diet almost impossible.
I'm changing meds yet again, and hat always takes toll, cause it lays me out and I get no exercise at all.
I've been really pushing to raise my activity level, doing all sorts of stuff I'm not supposed to do, and I feel a lot better. It's taking a major toll on my back though.
Fortunately I see a new doctor soon to try and get that managed.
It's looking up!!! :tu

[LooseCard]

Stick with it Scott!
Don't give in, just because you know 'this part' is tough. Keep Fighting!

Push on the lunchtime salads, and water... lots of water.

[Ahbroody]

This morning weighed in at 170, but that was before breakfast and I have been weighing with pants so I would say closer 172. 4lb drop from last week to this week. Not bad not great. I started running again so that helped because I had a few days of eating not so clean. Probably would have hit 6 pounds if I had kept the hardcore paleo/ modified keto diet going. Looks like I should break into the upper 160s by next week.

Scott I know it sucks eating clean when traveling but there are lots of little things you can do. I work patrol and even have a system for eating at fastfood places with minimal damage.

[Starscream]

Mike and Dan, congrats on the loss! Mike, the first 100, that's awesome!:banger
Scott, hang in there.:tu


Weigh in today was at 263, a loss of 2 lbs. for the week. Not bad, but if I had tried, I could have done much better. It was a lazy week. Camping trip coming up this weekend for my anniversary. I'll probably not eat that great, but will get in some exercise to make up for it.

[LooseCard]

Mike and Dan, congrats on the loss! Mike, the first 100, that's awesome!:banger
Scott, hang in there.:tu


Weigh in today was at 263, a loss of 2 lbs. for the week. Not bad, but if I had tried, I could have done much better. It was a lazy week. Camping trip coming up this weekend for my anniversary. I'll probably not eat that great, but will get in some exercise to make up for it.

We've been Camping every weekend, and still eating healthy. You can do it if you plan it that way.

Just for clarification, I'm just below the 100's mark... not lost 100... LOL! The way I read that the first time, I interpretted it wrong....

[SilverFox]

Still at it pretty hard.

Managing Calories and working my ass off.

Monday was Chest and back (I do a bit of different shoulder stuff almost every workout day as they are secondaries to most other exercises)
50 minutes of Cardio plus the 90sec in between each set. Been keeping my avg HR up around 140 for the 2hr duration of both workouts.

I started some protein supplements (ISO Whey) as well as I will be moving to a heavier weight phase in a week and a bit

Tuesday was off day

Wednesday was bi's and tri's and shoulders and also another 50 minutes of cardio. My power seems to be going up and I raised most of my weights again today.
50 minutes of Cardio plus the 90sec in between each set. Been keeping my avg HR up around 140 for the 2hr duration of both workouts.


Thursday was Chest and back again
50 minutes of Cardio plus the 90sec in between each set. avg 139 2hr duration of both workouts. Maxed at 171BPM http://puros.ca/Smileys/default/grin.gif

Friday is off day so I hit a couple of the P90X programs...............KenpoX cardio for an hour and AB Ripper X after than which is about 20min Maintained a 135avg HR and topped out at 164 and lost about 2 gallons of sweat http://puros.ca/Smileys/default/smiley.gif

Also been struggling moving plates back and forth so decided to go get some more Iron.............I suppose that is a good thing that I had to buy more iron for working out. Picked up another 140lbs worth of plates.............going to need it next week when I change up my program.

While my weight is up over my alltime low I think I must still be moving off of fat as I have now moved from a 36inch waist to a 34............(was a 44 last December).

[Ahbroody]

Nice Fox. Been slacking on lifting as been doing a lot of cardio instead. Hoping to hit the weights again on Saturday.

[Texan in Mexico]

Morning Andy and all,

Quite a workout Fox.

This morning I did a weigh-in and have dropped an additional 3 lbs - from 269 to 261 now in 2 weeks.

It has mostly been on eating smarter - with the knee havent been able to do too much however start with some swimming ASAP.

Good luck to all - dont give up!
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[Starscream]

Still at it pretty hard.

Managing Calories and working my ass off.

Monday was Chest and back (I do a bit of different shoulder stuff almost every workout day as they are secondaries to most other exercises)
50 minutes of Cardio plus the 90sec in between each set. Been keeping my avg HR up around 140 for the 2hr duration of both workouts.

I started some protein supplements (ISO Whey) as well as I will be moving to a heavier weight phase in a week and a bit

Tuesday was off day

Wednesday was bi's and tri's and shoulders and also another 50 minutes of cardio. My power seems to be going up and I raised most of my weights again today.
50 minutes of Cardio plus the 90sec in between each set. Been keeping my avg HR up around 140 for the 2hr duration of both workouts.


Thursday was Chest and back again
50 minutes of Cardio plus the 90sec in between each set. avg 139 2hr duration of both workouts. Maxed at 171BPM http://puros.ca/Smileys/default/grin.gif

Friday is off day so I hit a couple of the P90X programs...............KenpoX cardio for an hour and AB Ripper X after than which is about 20min Maintained a 135avg HR and topped out at 164 and lost about 2 gallons of sweat http://puros.ca/Smileys/default/smiley.gif

Also been struggling moving plates back and forth so decided to go get some more Iron.............I suppose that is a good thing that I had to buy more iron for working out. Picked up another 140lbs worth of plates.............going to need it next week when I change up my program.

While my weight is up over my alltime low I think I must still be moving off of fat as I have now moved from a 36inch waist to a 34............(was a 44 last December).
He's Hardcore! He's Hardcore!:banger Keep it up, Shawn!
Morning Andy and all,

Quite a workout Fox.

This morning I did a weigh-in and have dropped an additional 3 lbs - from 269 to 261 now in 2 weeks.

It has mostly been on eating smarter - with the knee havent been able to do too much however start with some swimming ASAP.

Good luck to all - dont give up!
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Nice, Travis!:tu My official weigh in is tomorrow and I hope to match that 261 or better (weighed in at 261 today too, but it's not an official weigh in). Over did a few weekend meals b/c of the anniversary, but I'm still in a safe range for the week.

[Ahbroody]

Nice all. Keep at it.
I am not expecting good results this week. I fell off the truck thurs to sunday and gained a few back. Been good past 2 days, but just hoping to get back tk last weeks weight. :(

[Starscream]

Reds win the NL Central! I'm getting drunk! So much for my 261 tomorrow!:D

[smelvis]

I don't keep much crap at home and when at home I eat half portions, when out with friends I eat what I like, I have lost 35 lbs in the last few months.

An example is when I build a sandwich I eat half. if I go out I generally bring back a dogie bag for me. LOL I still order Pizza for weekend I just stop at two pieces well sometimes three but I think it all boils down to portion sizes and I am not small I was around 275/280 but also tall and naturally a big guy.when I started.

Dave

[Ahbroody]

Very cool dave. Keep at it.

As for me yup up a pound. Friggin fail. :td.

[shilala]

I've cut way back on my hog intake as i'd planned. That's going real well. I've been praying on that unnatural overdoing it thing, and it's taken care of itself.
I'm drinking very little coffee and tons of water. No soda, diet soda, nothing. An occasional V8 cause I love that stuff.
We got Vocelli's pizza at the hotel last night and I ate more than I wanted. Today, so far so good.
It's so easy to develop bad eating habits and so hard to develop (and stick with) good ones. I haven't been on the scale for awhile, I'll check that in a few days.
This is the first day I've been getting around good cause of my new meds, the exercise will take off the pounds really fast.
I'm excited about getting back to where I was. :tu

[Starscream]

Weigh-in today was 262. That's only a drop of one pound but it's better than nothing. After the weekend camping and fishing trip, I figured I over did it, but still managed to drop a pound. That's 15lbs total this time around.


Dave, Mike, and Scott, stay with it and it will come. I hope I get to 35 pretty soon. Glad to hear you're getting around better, Scott.

[hammondc]

Just started Phase II of Insanity this week. Holy ****. Phase I was tough. Phase II it truly insane.

[Starscream]

What is this Insanity you speak of, Chip?

[hammondc]

Made by the P90X people (Beachbody), but it relies on pure, very heavy cardio and resistance training using your body weight.

It Hurts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLK28BHJDd8)

[Starscream]

Made by the P90X people (Beachbody), but it relies on pure, very heavy cardio and resistance training using your body weight.

It Hurts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLK28BHJDd8)

I'm interested. Link? How much?

[hammondc]

I bought my set for $50 on craigslist-- Still sealed in the original brown box. Trainers, gym owners etc get the reallllly cheap as Beachbody is trying to get it to be a mainstream program like TaeBo etc. I think it is like $120 from Beachbody.
Be forewarned, this workout will push you very very very hard. I have been a runner for years and started this over the summer as a break from running (i was doing about 30 miles a week) since it is hot as hell here. This workout will break you and build you back up. It is fantastic though. I say go for it.

[Starscream]

Weigh-in is tomorrow. At one point this week, I was down 4lbs. At another point I was up 2. I gotta quit getting on the scale every day and worrying myself. The only one that truly counts is my official weekly weigh-in.

[Starscream]

258!!!
Below the 260 mark and lost 4lbs this week!
It was a good week!

[LooseCard]

Weigh-in is tomorrow. At one point this week, I was down 4lbs. At another point I was up 2. I gotta quit getting on the scale every day and worrying myself. The only one that truly counts is my official weekly weigh-in.

I discovered the same thing. Now I won't even climb on a scale until weigh-in. It seems I am always lighter the day before...

So, I missed checking in last week as I was slightly depressed with my weigh-in. It was only a loss of .2 for the week.


But I guess I made up a little for it this week.
Dropped 2.2 for the week, bringing my average back up to 1.75 / week. http://forum.thescubasite.com/party/party0010.gif

[Starscream]

I discovered the same thing. Now I won't even climb on a scale until weigh-in. It seems I am always lighter the day before...

So, I missed checking in last week as I was slightly depressed with my weigh-in. It was only a loss of .2 for the week.


But I guess I made up a little for it this week.
Dropped 2.2 for the week, bringing my average back up to 1.75 / week. http://forum.thescubasite.com/party/party0010.gif

Good news, Dan!:tu

[LooseCard]

I knew this wasn't a good week...
Haven't been whatching myself as well this week, and it showed.

ZERO loss.

But the good news... zero gain! :banger

And I've set my next goal. Time to hunker down and get to it!
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And now, for the rest of the story....

The belt was getting tight, and I knew I was the biggest I'd ever been. I even had to 'up' the pant size.
Turned out, I was 416.2 by a doctor's scale. OUCH! http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Surprise/surprised-015.gif


I've reached my first goal, getting below 'the hundred mark.' This equates to 4% loss so far.

My next goal? As the old saying goes; go big, or go home.
I've set my eyes on 10%, and want it by the Holidays. :eek:

It's time for another visit to the regular Doc, to discuss Celebrex - and start walking more.

[shilala]

I'm down around 224. Headed in the right direction. :tu

[Starscream]

Good, Scott!:tu

I was at zero this week too, Dan.

Zero is better than a gain. I made some mistakes this week, so I knew it wasn't going to be positive. I just remember to adjust and keep at it. Looking good for this week so far!:tu

[SilverFox]

At 235 now from 217.............at my last check in from my trainer I was at 229 and of the 12 lbs of gain 9 of it is lean mass so only 3 lbs of fat gain. Another 5 to 6 lbs and I will switch programs again to fat loss and drop off 10 to 12 lbs of fat.

I went from 1600 Kcal a day of food and tons of cardio and weight training to 3200 to 3500 Kcal a day and solid weight training program.

The key for me is to put enough muscle mass on to be able to live in that 2,500 Kcal range comfortably and just be in maintenance mode. The goal is by Christmas which is one year from my 297lbs and 30% body fat.

Currently sitting at 235 lbs and 17.5% body fat.

It is tough going but I am happy with my results and the bulk is starting to show a bit and hell looking good makes you feel good too.

[Starscream]

At 235 now from 217.............at my last check in from my trainer I was at 229 and of the 12 lbs of gain 9 of it is lean mass so only 3 lbs of fat gain. Another 5 to 6 lbs and I will switch programs again to fat loss and drop off 10 to 12 lbs of fat.

I went from 1600 Kcal a day of food and tons of cardio and weight training to 3200 to 3500 Kcal a day and solid weight training program.

The key for me is to put enough muscle mass on to be able to live in that 2,500 Kcal range comfortably and just be in maintenance mode. The goal is by Christmas which is one year from my 297lbs and 30% body fat.

Currently sitting at 235 lbs and 17.5% body fat.

It is tough going but I am happy with my results and the bulk is starting to show a bit and hell looking good makes you feel good too.
Yes it does!:tu

[Starscream]

Two hours of flag football was my exercise for the week. Whew!

[Texan in Mexico]

Evening Gang - I have been traveling for a couple weeks - meetings and more meetings, that's why I haven't even logged on here. Will do a weigh-in on Tuesday and post. It is so hard to eat correctly on the road. I hope everyone stays strong this week!
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[shilala]

222.4 today. Coming down nice and slow.
I'm eating whatever I want, just not eating all of it at once. I'm drinking tons of water, too, but I have to cause of my meds.
They're helping a lot. :tu

[Texan in Mexico]

On another trip today - weighed in this morning at 259 lbs. Not much of a drop but considering all the trips I will take it!
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[LooseCard]

Scott, Travis, you two stick with it!
Glad to hear that it's still positive motions for both of you.


I'm a little dreadful about tomorrow's weigh in for me. Haven't been focused lately, and worried that it is going to show. Too many issues going on, and I've been eating 'double portions' at dinner...

Gain or loss, I need to get back on track and pay more attention.
I've already started wearing the cheapo pedometer so that I pay more attention. :tu

[Starscream]

Lost another pound this week. I'm now down to 257 which is a loss of 20lbs! The state fair hurt me yesterday with all the deep fried stuff, but I got plenty of walking done there too.

[LooseCard]

Up this week, but that was expected. I was a bad boy, and knew it... ;s

Only .8 though! :noon


Time to kick back in, and push more vegies.


Salad is my friend!

Salad is my friend!

Salad is my friend!

Salad is my friend!

[shilala]

I haven't checked my weight, but my woman told me I was getting skinny again, so it must be showing. She got an extra helping of shilala for that comment. :tu

[Texan in Mexico]

Thanks for the encouragement!

Salad and water are my friends! I have cut out the majority of my Diet Cokes though I still have 2 or 3 a day.

Started on the bike every other day this week for 20 and walking all 5 dogs so I hope to drop some more for my Tuesday weigh-in.

I travel to DR for work next week, hopefully can avoid the fatty foods and find a scale!


Up this week, but that was expected. I was a bad boy, and knew it... ;s

Only .8 though! :noon


Time to kick back in, and push more vegies.


Salad is my friend!

Salad is my friend!

Salad is my friend!

Salad is my friend!
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[shilala]

221 today. Still headed backwards. I'm just drinking tons of water, is all.
I've finally gotten used to drinking plain old water to the point where I like it. I haven't even been buying the Aquafina grape water that I used to lose all the weight last year. I'm real happy with the progress. :)

[Scottw]

went up to 196 from 192 but I'm not too concerned, just need an extra day or two cardio and it'll work itself out. It's been 5 months and I've kept all but 4 pounds off of the 58 I lost. I'm a happy fella.

[goalie204]

HALLOWEEN TREATS ARE BAD. that is all.

[Starscream]

Encouraging news this week, fellas. :tu Stay at it. I'll report in tomorrow, but I've had plenty of activity this week with the State Fair and Cub Scout camp. I killed some fair food this week, but have done a lot of walking to make up for it.

[Starscream]

Down to 253 this morning. Another four pounds gone!:tu

[pmwz]

went up to 103 kg again. too much work + not enough time to cook + work out. i try to get under back 100kg this month...

[shilala]

I saw 218.2 for about a minute. I've been going to the gym with Lisa for the last couple weeks, just 20 or 30 minutes on the bike, then 20 or 30 on the treadmill. It's helping a lot.
Aside from that, I'm just not eating everything I can stuff in my face and I quit eating whether my plate is empty or not. I've been eating lots of healthy cereal and I drink a ton of water every day.
It's going really well, especially considering it's gotten cold and I'm not very active. Little steps. :tu

[Starscream]

went up to 103 kg again. too much work + not enough time to cook + work out. i try to get under back 100kg this month...
Just remember your goal and keep at it.:tu
I saw 218.2 for about a minute. I've been going to the gym with Lisa for the last couple weeks, just 20 or 30 minutes on the bike, then 20 or 30 on the treadmill. It's helping a lot.
Aside from that, I'm just not eating everything I can stuff in my face and I quit eating whether my plate is empty or not. I've been eating lots of healthy cereal and I drink a ton of water every day.
It's going really well, especially considering it's gotten cold and I'm not very active. Little steps. :tu

I'm having trouble with my water intake lately. I like water, but it's hard for me to get in 8 glasses a day. I don't drink tea or soda much, but it seems like my intake is about four glasses of water a day.

[SilverFox]

Well today was my check in day and I have to say I am pretty damn happy.

4 weeks ago I decided to get serious about the mass gain portion of my journey to better fitness, after a little chat from my sponsor. The whole idea is to put on some muscle so that I have a higher BMR and can enjoy life a little more without having to be tied to a ridiculously low level of caloric input. Simply put bigger engine burns more fuel.

So the first step was to drop the fat.......check did that 77lbs of fat lost (some muscle too but can't be helped)

Then was recovery.

Now I started before I went back to my fitness guy but I wasn't eating nearly enough so I only know the 2 points of reference. Total muscle gain and the last for weeks.

So at my last check in I was 228lbs and 18% body fat......representing about 187 lbs of lean mass

Fast forward to today 4 weeks later and I am 243.4lbs and 19.1% body fat.....representing about 197 lbs of lean mass.

I put on 10lbs of muscle and 5.4lbs of fat in 4 weeks, almost a 2 to 1 ratio which is AWESOME http://puros.ca/Smileys/default/smiley.gif I am stoked, I surpassed my own goals and the expectations of my trainer.

The intent now will be to go in 10 and 10's. So now I need to loose 10 lbs of fat while maintaining my lean mass. This is where things get a little slower as I am used to just burning off fit by having a huge caloric deficit with aerobic activity. The problem with that however is that I would lose some of the mass I have gained so it has to be a more structured approach than I am used to (or that my obsessive personality likes to accept)

The end goal is 240 lbs and 12% body fat. Which means putting on 14lbs more muscle and dropping 17 more pounds of fat. The intent is to get this done over the course of the next 4 to 6 months........as things progress goals may change as my trainer says this is a fairly aggressive goal.......but I am gonna giver.

[shilala]

I'm having trouble with my water intake lately. I like water, but it's hard for me to get in 8 glasses a day. I don't drink tea or soda much, but it seems like my intake is about four glasses of water a day.
Andy, I keep a squirt water bottle with me all the time. It just becomes habit to drink constantly. It took me a long time to develop the habit, and I really fought it. I look for my water bottle all the time now. As soon as I hit submit I'm going to get one. The only reason I don't have a bottle by me now is because I left it in the car. :)
I seldom buy bottled water, I reuse the bottles I like. I just drink tap water. Saves money.

[LooseCard]

I don't drink tea or soda much, but it seems like my intake is about four glasses of water a day.
Seems the way I've been lately... not drinking nearly enough.
I seldom buy bottled water, I reuse the bottles I like. I just drink tap water. Saves money.
I re-use a Gatorade 32 oz bottle, as that 'covers' 4 - 8 oz glasses. I should be having two of thse a day, plus the add of my 30 oz coffee that I drink all morning, giving me more than enough fluids.

I really need to start pushing the fluids again!


I know this sounds lame, but I was in too much pain to weigh in last week. I almost killed me bend over to pick up something I dropped! (I lifted and moved our 1983 27" TV into a newer entertainment center)

I am looking forward to this week's weigh in, and am afraid of it eqally.
Maybe I can flush out the icky stuff with more water, throughout the day. :sh

[Starscream]

The intent now will be to go in 10 and 10's. So now I need to loose 10 lbs of fat while maintaining my lean mass. This is where things get a little slower as I am used to just burning off fit by having a huge caloric deficit with aerobic activity. The problem with that however is that I would lose some of the mass I have gained so it has to be a more structured approach than I am used to (or that my obsessive personality likes to accept)

The end goal is 240 lbs and 12% body fat. Which means putting on 14lbs more muscle and dropping 17 more pounds of fat. The intent is to get this done over the course of the next 4 to 6 months........as things progress goals may change as my trainer says this is a fairly aggressive goal.......but I am gonna giver.
Does this mean you have to see-saw constantly every few weeks in eating habits and exercise regimens?
Keep up the good work, Shawn. You're putting most of us to shame!:tu
Andy, I keep a squirt water bottle with me all the time. It just becomes habit to drink constantly. It took me a long time to develop the habit, and I really fought it. I look for my water bottle all the time now. As soon as I hit submit I'm going to get one. The only reason I don't have a bottle by me now is because I left it in the car. :)
I seldom buy bottled water, I reuse the bottles I like. I just drink tap water. Saves money.
I just buy a big bottle of el cheapo water a day on my way to work. 4 servings right at around $1. I know I could be saving money, but a dollar a day doesn't feel like much until I start adding it up.
Seems the way I've been lately... not drinking nearly enough.

I re-use a Gatorade 32 oz bottle, as that 'covers' 4 - 8 oz glasses. I should be having two of thse a day, plus the add of my 30 oz coffee that I drink all morning, giving me more than enough fluids.

I really need to start pushing the fluids again!


I know this sounds lame, but I was in too much pain to weigh in last week. I almost killed me bend over to pick up something I dropped! (I lifted and moved our 1983 27" TV into a newer entertainment center)

I am looking forward to this week's weigh in, and am afraid of it eqally.
Maybe I can flush out the icky stuff with more water, throughout the day. :sh
Hope you're feeling better, Dan.

[Starscream]

No change this week, still at 253. Not bad considering I drank liquor 4 days in a row this week and over ate every day. I'll start making some better progress this week. Only three more pounds to reach my short term goal.

[SilverFox]

Does this mean you have to see-saw constantly every few weeks in eating habits and exercise regimens?
Keep up the good work, Shawn. You're putting most of us to shame!:tu


Not really the changes are more subtle. Given that I was supplementing almost 700kcal a day in protein the change in diet is more subtle than that. I basically cut out 2/3 of my supplement and drop my intake 500 kcal (not as much as you would think given how high my intake was)

The key is to do this more slowly to avoid any cannibalization of the muscle that I have built up so rather than the meteoric weight loss I did to get down to my phase one completion this is a slower drop to ensure the lean mass stays on.

The only changes to exercise is to reintroduce between 10 and 15 minutes of high intensity cardio at the beginning of my weight training which accomplishes two things. First is instant calorie burn so burning of an additional 150 or so Kcal per work out but more importantly it increases the level and duration of EPOC (Exercise Post Oxygen Consumption) so that my metabolic rate is increased more than previously.

It has been an interesting ride and I have learned an enormous amount about how the human metabolism works with regards to weight management........I actually believe for the first time in my life that I will be fit and healthy for the rest of my life.

[Texan in Mexico]

Evening all and greetings from Costa Maya, Mexico.

Down to 255 and 5 pounds from the short term goal.

These trips are killer for the weight...

I really feed off ya'lls posts. Thanks for sharing and good luck to all.
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[goalie204]

it is really difficult to eat healthy on the road, going on the road 20+ times a year is quite tuff

[Starscream]

I really feed off ya'lls posts. Thanks for sharing and good luck to all.
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:tpd:

[Starscream]

Still at 253 this week. Another week gone bad. I thought that I would definitely have gained this week after all the meals and celebrations this week, but I was lucky to stay the same.

My goal for next week is to hit the 250 mark. No ifs, ands, or buts.

[LooseCard]

My goal for next week is to hit the 250 mark. No ifs, ands, or buts.
You can do it!


I hear ya there too.
I was a little worried, as I've been edging up for a month now. Ended up down 2+ pounds! I'm back in the right direction again!!! :noon



Also, as we have a Wii, I picked up the EA Sports Active from ebay.
I get to open it tomorrow. I'll have to see how I can fit this in, and start exercising. The idea of getting up even earlier http://www.kilosweg.de/images/smilies/neu/emot0.gif just seems beyond my capabilities; I'm a night person.

[Starscream]

You can do it!


I hear ya there too.
I was a little worried, as I've been edging up for a month now. Ended up down 2+ pounds! I'm back in the right direction again!!! :noon



Also, as we have a Wii, I picked up the EA Sports Active from ebay.
I get to open it tomorrow. I'll have to see how I can fit this in, and start exercising. The idea of getting up even earlier http://www.kilosweg.de/images/smilies/neu/emot0.gif just seems beyond my capabilities; I'm a night person.

Wii Fit Plus is pretty fun and gets you some exercise as well.

[shilala]

I'm still hanging around 1/8 of a ton.

[SilverFox]

Well the loss phase seems to be working..........its flipping slow to what I am used to though. I am down about 6lbs in two weeks. Heres hoping that it is all fat and no muscle or glycogen loss.

Still hammering the iron 5 days a week, this is the part that is new territory for me, I have lost weight before but putting on the mass so that I can have a higher metabolism is the part that I never got too. No freaking wonder, its bloody hard work.

So far so good though my motivation is still there.

[Starscream]

Well the loss phase seems to be working..........its flipping slow to what I am used to though. I am down about 6lbs in two weeks. Heres hoping that it is all fat and no muscle or glycogen loss.

Still hammering the iron 5 days a week, this is the part that is new territory for me, I have lost weight before but putting on the mass so that I can have a higher metabolism is the part that I never got too. No freaking wonder, its bloody hard work.

So far so good though my motivation is still there.

Motivation is always my issue, Shawn. What do you do to stay motivated? I am always motivated at the beginning of the week, but stress gets me down between work and family, then I always say F**** it and wind up drinking. If I didn't drink, I'd be down to about 230 by now.

[Starscream]

down to 252 today. One more pound gone. It's official, 25 lbs. gone.

[Da Klugs]

Had 5 Mrs fields cookies after lunch today. :noon

But I did do 110 push ups this morning.

236 here.

[Starscream]

Had 5 Mrs fields cookies after lunch today. :noon

But I did do 110 push ups this morning.

236 here.

An equal trade, Dave.:tu

[LooseCard]

Wii Fit Plus is pretty fun and gets you some exercise as well.
I'm far too big for the Fit board.

Down another pound-and-a-half this week!

That puts me at 5% loss.

[goalie204]

wondering how you guy feel about the "cheat day" theory. Personally i've been only doing one cheat meal a week approximately. The theory if im correct is that your body doesn't want to change, and it's happy the way it is, so after a bit of weight loss, a day or in my case meal of high calories "tricks" the body into thinking things are business as usual and allows one to continue losing weight instead of holding onto it. Since i got serious about this which for me entailed actually stopping eating when i was full, increasing fruits and veggies, whole grains, decreasing red meat while keeping lean proteins up plus other stuff, i've lost about 25 pounds all together, and 7 or 8 since i got serious about it on Nov 2nd. The "cheat day" (again or in my case meal) is totally working for me, and everytime i eat that meal, i drop a lot of weight the day or 2 after it

some info on it http://www.diet-blog.com/08/have_a_day_off_your_diet.php

[LooseCard]

From my experience, being a life-long dieter, you have to allow yourself periodic indulgences.

Otherwise, you'll (psycologically) tire of the diet, and let go anyway.

A cheat-day or cheat-meal is actually better off for you.


I too have upped the fruits and veggies, whole grains, and such. I've recently noticed that I am not a 'fruit-full' in my diet, and I haven't been losing steadily.

[Starscream]

Cheat days are ok, depending how you diet, Myles. If you follow a diet that allows a cheat day, then it's a good thing. It keeps you from burning out. But also be careful about how you use that cheat day. Don't eat 12,000 calories and expect positive results.

[goalie204]

haha, of course! I would actually say that for the first time in my life, i'm doing what i like to think of as a change in lifestyle and overall attitude towards food. For me a "diet' implies something that ends. However these minor changes are having results, and the results motivate me to stick to it :) /cross fingers

[SilverFox]

Motivation is always my issue, Shawn. What do you do to stay motivated? I am always motivated at the beginning of the week, but stress gets me down between work and family, then I always say F**** it and wind up drinking. If I didn't drink, I'd be down to about 230 by now.

Well being obsessive helps........and I am obsessive big time.

The motivation comes in two parts for me. The first is my kids, I have battled poor nutrition combined with lack of exercise since my youth. I attribute that partly to poor role models in my parents. So I have made a conscious effort to change that so I am doing my damnedest to be the role model my children should have. (ok so cigars and booze might be in there life too but it is all about balance :) )

The second is that if you stick with a program and commit to it, well it works and the results are both visual and internal. I look waaaay better, hell my wife actually warned me to be good when I went to the Ozzy concert this week and when I laughed her off she told me she wasn't kidding that I have never looked this good in my life. As for the fit side of things, everything is easier.............shovelling the driveway, carrying the groceries, splitting and stacking wood, putting my winter tires on my truck, mountain bike riding, carrying tired children to bed (even my 10 year old), hell I get treated different in clothing stores, restaurants etc, I never thought I was discriminated against due to my size but I think in hindsight that there is a significant difference in how I am treated.

Ok ok I ran on a bit but you get my point I think.

Oh and as for my loss phase it has been just under 3 weeks and I am down 8 lbs to 234lbs.........hoping that is all fat, will know after next week when I see my fitness therapist.

Keep at it gents, it has been almost a year for me and the transformation is pretty remarkable, physically and mentally.

[Scottw]

Well put Shawn. For me it's the kids and also just feeling so good and being able to run around and do the things that for a long time I didn't do when I was 250. Now at 195, I am often times the most physically fit guy in the room. That's motivating in itself but the overall feeling of not carrying around an extra 50 pounds is amazing.

[TheMadBaker]

Hi I am new, but I do low-carb...I have several cook books for low carb cooking and there are "cheat" times, but mostly I live by it. I had gastric bypass a little over 2 years ago and it is just easier to live low-carb...

Pre-surgery 289
2 1/2 years later 152

[Krish the Fish]

I'm on a plan to lose weight and gain muscle. I'm sure you've all heard of it, and it gets miraculous results in 90 days. The highest I weighed in at was 190, and I hope to break the 160s... maybe after a couple cycles

I started my first day of p90x today, and darn it, it is hard! The workouts aren't as strenuous as one would think, but the diet you're supposed to follow is overwhelming! I wasn't used to getting 2800 calories in so much food. I'm literally stuffed, and I still have one more snack and dinner (the biggest meal) to go. The food is all really high quality, and the calorie to nutrient ratio is ridiculous. I used to eat very poorly, and hopefully if I keep this up for the next 89 days, I'll be in MUCH better shape than I am in now.

[Starscream]

haha, of course! I would actually say that for the first time in my life, i'm doing what i like to think of as a change in lifestyle and overall attitude towards food. For me a "diet' implies something that ends. However these minor changes are having results, and the results motivate me to stick to it :) /cross fingers
That's the key, Myles.:tu
Well put Shawn. For me it's the kids and also just feeling so good and being able to run around and do the things that for a long time I didn't do when I was 250. Now at 195, I am often times the most physically fit guy in the room. That's motivating in itself but the overall feeling of not carrying around an extra 50 pounds is amazing.

That's where I want to be, but I've got a long way to go, Scott.



Shawn, you are a wealth of information, positive thinking, and an example for us all in this thread. Congrats on all the work you've done and thanks for being involved in this thread.



To the new guys, welcome aboard and hope you stick with your plans and see positive results.

[Starscream]

I went back up a pound this week to 253. It's gonna be hard not to gain this upcoming week, being Thanksgiving and all. I'll be at the beach surrounded by restaurants with some of the best food.:) Only three more pounds to reach my short term goal.

[Starscream]

Thanksgiving hurt me. I went back up to 255 (can't help it on holiday weeks), but I'm back down to 253 this week. Three pounds to go to hit my goal.:tu

[Starscream]

:wo:wo
I forgot to report Wednesday. I hit my weight goal of 250 (finally)! Now my new short term goal will be set at 238. Hope everyone's keeping the faith during the holidays.

[Starscream]

Up to 255 again. Holidays were rough, but the New Year brings much positive thoughts. I'll be down to 250 by the end of the week hopefully.

[pmwz]

i am up to 246lbs. my new job killed my weightloss progress...less time = more fast food +less sports.
new goal is to get under 85kg this year. i am going to start keeping track of everything i eat after the superbowl.....
resuts are comming in every sunday + if i dont post please pm me

[shilala]

I'm still hanging in around 223. That seems to be where I've been for months now. I did get down to 218 for a minute. My health has been pretty decent and I've been a lot more active and eating less, putting on more muscle and getting my strength back.
I tried going to the gym awhile back and it aggravated my Isaac's something awful, so we put that on stop until I see my neurologist again. I see him Monday. Hopefully my tests all came back and I'll be able to get something going.

[goalie204]

3 words "the abs diet"

[rebelknight]

Wow I only looked at a few pages of this but I would just like to congratulate everyone on their weight loss. I know it is not easy. At the end of my sophomore year of high school I weighed 238 lbs. Now, a junior in college, I weigh 152 lbs. I've maintained this weight for a few months now seeing as I have no desire to lose any more weight but I know how hard it was to lose and keep off the weight at the ages of 16-20 so I can only imagine how much harder it is for people in their 30's, 40's, 50's etc... So congratulations to everyone and keep up the good work. I know you all can reach your goals

[Starscream]

Wow I only looked at a few pages of this but I would just like to congratulate everyone on their weight loss. I know it is not easy. At the end of my sophomore year of high school I weighed 238 lbs. Now, a junior in college, I weigh 152 lbs. I've maintained this weight for a few months now seeing as I have no desire to lose any more weight but I know how hard it was to lose and keep off the weight at the ages of 16-20 so I can only imagine how much harder it is for people in their 30's, 40's, 50's etc... So congratulations to everyone and keep up the good work. I know you all can reach your goals

You trying to call us old?:sl
:r

[rebelknight]

You trying to call us old?:sl
:r

Haha no not at all. Age is just a number. You're only as old as you feel. I was just saying that it is harder to do it at an older age because my dad just started going back to the gym and when we compare results he always reminds me that it's easier for me than for him.

[Starscream]

Haha no not at all. Age is just a number. You're only as old as you feel. I was just saying that it is harder to do it at an older age because my dad just started going back to the gym and when we compare results he always reminds me that it's easier for me than for him.

You are right. I lost weight in my early 20s very quickly. Now that I'm 31, it's a much slower process. My biggest problem now is being too lazy to exercise.

[Scottw]

Andy, you can do this bro, at 31, you still have a lot of fight and energy in there dying to come out. I was 33 and sick and tired of being sick and tired. Not taking my shirt off at the beach when my friends were hanging out in the water, etc. Not going in the pool with the kids if someone was around with a camera, having to squeeze into clothes whose fit made me embarassed to wear them. How much is enough? How far does one have to go before making that change. The only thing I can say to you is lose the "It's going to be tough this week because.................." the holidays, being by a restaurant, wifes baking a cake, etc. You set yourself up for failure when you put in your mind how tough it will be because when you fail as a result it's like "Yeah I knew it would be tough, oh well". Start saying, "Regardless how tough this is, I'm still sticking to my guns because it's THAT important" And just do it bro. You can do it!!!!!!!!

[Starscream]

Down two this week to 253. Slowly but surely.

[forgop]

So far, so good for my new year's resolution...no fried/greasy foods and no regular sodas yet. I must say...when you have a very bad habit of picking up something like McD's, BK, Taco Bell, etc, to some degree of regularity and you drive by those places and get nothing, it's torture. In the past I've gone lengthy periods without fast food and it's eye opening how much you really don't miss it when you eliminate it because you feel better.

I'm bringing Lean Cuisines and various snacks to school and eating much more fresh fruit/veggies. First 2 weeks down 6.4 lbs and I wouldn't say I've put a big reduction in volume of food eaten just yet.

:tu

[Starscream]

Keep it up, Duane. :tu

[Starscream]

After a bit of fluctuation and not trying, I'm back down to 251. Made a lot of progress this week.

[goalie204]

was in korea at the beginning of the week..now china...impossible to eat healthy here, bah

[Starscream]

Been in the 240s for three days straight. Good sign.:tu

[LasciviousXXX]

:tu

Andy, do you want me to change the name of the thread? Or are you good with how it is?

[shilala]

Hanging right around 220, maybe a little lower. It's starting to come down slowly again.

[Starscream]

I'm still hovering around the 250 mark. :tu

[pmwz]

it now a little over a year since i started loosing weight. i started out at 122.8 kg and went down to 95. the bad news is that i gained alot of it back. i was back up to 116 and now i weigh 113.
oneof the things that i wanted to proof to myself was that i could run 15 km. i ran a half marathon. my strength is also at a high point(245lbs bench press...)
my goal this year is to get under 100kg by the end of june and under 90 at the end of the year.
i try to get back to posting on a regular basis in this thread because it helpe a lot...

[Texan in Mexico]

Evening all. I have been absent fromt he Forum for a couple months, things happening at home but in a better place now. Weighed myself today and am at 254 so I am still below the 269 I started checking in here with. Going to stick to it and subscribe to this thread. Good luck to all!

[Texan in Mexico]

249!
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[shilala]

Lookin' good, Travis!!! :tu
219.4 this morning. I had to switch to a high carb, low potassium diet because of my health. It's really caused me to gain an aversion to fatty foods, for some reason. I haven't had any desire for steak, and mt daily grease intake has dropped severely.
I had been up to around 227 after hovering around 223 for a long time.
Now that the weather is getting nicer, I'll be more active. That'll make losing the weight a lot easier.
I'd simply like to get back down to 200 where I was. If I can get there and stay there by learning how to sustain it, I'll be happy. Ultimately I'd like to get down to 185, but last time the pressure to go from 200 to 185 was a real b1tch. I got there for a minute, then blew up.

[Starscream]

Nice work Travis!:tu
Stay positive, Scott.:tu

I'm still here too. Hanging around the 250 mark.

[Starscream]

So after months (years) of trying to get my wife to help me/start her own plan, I've finally won! It took a doctor to tell her and about $100, but it worked. She officially starts tomorrow on her lifestyle change, diet, and exercise program. This is gonna make it much more easier for me. I've lost 3lbs in the last week and hopefully some more will start to drop with the wife's help.:tu

[shilala]

216.6 today.
Andy, if I listened to my wife, I'd be in the best shape a person could possibly be in. Don't tell her, but I listen to her all the time and change things when she isn't looking. That way she won't know it's her idea, ya know?
Good luck, brother. I know you guys will work great together!!!

[Starscream]

216.6 today.
Andy, if I listened to my wife, I'd be in the best shape a person could possibly be in. Don't tell her, but I listen to her all the time and change things when she isn't looking. That way she won't know it's her idea, ya know?
Good luck, brother. I know you guys will work great together!!!
:r I understand completely, Scott.:r

[Starscream]

Pretty much common knowledge, but here's a good article about fiber and its benefits.


http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/03/23/1073745/rough-it-up-add-more-fiber-to.html

[hscmit]

216.6 today.
Andy, if I listened to my wife, I'd be in the best shape a person could possibly be in. Don't tell her, but I listen to her all the time and change things when she isn't looking. That way she won't know it's her idea, ya know?
Good luck, brother. I know you guys will work great together!!!

smart man

[Starscream]

Today's tip: Find a buddy to help you. Moral support and accountability are key.


http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/choosing-weight-loss-buddy

[Starscream]

A good article on MOTIVATION:

http://gossipblower.com/2011/03/simple-but-powerful-fitness-tips-for-motivation/?amp&amp

Facebook can be your friend when it comes to getting motivated.

[Fordman4ever]

at the beginning of 2008 I was 240lbs. Today I am at 186. I'm trying to get back down to the 165 that I was in 2007. not too far now.

[Starscream]

at the beginning of 2008 I was 240lbs. Today I am at 186. I'm trying to get back down to the 165 that I was in 2007. not too far now.

That's awesome!:tu

Not an official weigh in, but I've been below the 250 mark for two days straight (249).:tu

[shilala]

at the beginning of 2008 I was 240lbs. Today I am at 186. I'm trying to get back down to the 165 that I was in 2007. not too far now.
Well done, Earl. :tu

[shilala]

216.6 today. I'm still stuck in a downward spiral. It's because we're working on a low-potassium diet for me. I'm afraid to eat anything, so I don't eat much of anything except high carb stuff like rice and noodles. I'm starting to learn what I can eat, so my "food I can eat" umbrella should start getting bigger. I don't think it'll ever get as big as "the food I can't eat", but it's an improvement. :)

[piperman]

My wife and I started the "The food Lovers Fat Loss System" it is a way of life not a diet. What it does is it resets your metabolism to burn fat instead of storing it buy eating three meals a day which includes one protein, one fast carb, and one slow carb, and a snack in between you need to eat every two to three hours. So far it has done wonders for us. We have been on it for 16 days and can already feel a difference. My wife is diabetic and her average sugar level was 190 to 210 while on insulin, now it is running in the 90s. We will get to weigh on 4/3 21 days after starting. I was 180.

[shilala]

It sounds like it's going great, Randy. Congratulations!!!
Heck, it's worth continuing whether you've lost weight or not, just for benefit of your wife's health, right? I have to admit, the first half of your post I was half rolling my eyes, especially with a name like "The Food Lovers Fat Loss System". That turned to amazement when you mentioned what it's done for you wife's sugar. That truly is amazing.
Keep it up, brother!!! :tu

[Starscream]

My wife and I started the "The food Lovers Fat Loss System" it is a way of life not a diet. What it does is it resets your metabolism to burn fat instead of storing it buy eating three meals a day which includes one protein, one fast carb, and one slow carb, and a snack in between you need to eat every two to three hours. So far it has done wonders for us. We have been on it for 16 days and can already feel a difference. My wife is diabetic and her average sugar level was 190 to 210 while on insulin, now it is running in the 90s. We will get to weigh on 4/3 21 days after starting. I was 180.
Awesome news!
It sounds like it's going great, Randy. Congratulations!!!
Heck, it's worth continuing whether you've lost weight or not, just for benefit of your wife's health, right? I have to admit, the first half of your post I was half rolling my eyes, especially with a name like "The Food Lovers Fat Loss System". That turned to amazement when you mentioned what it's done for you wife's sugar. That truly is amazing.
Keep it up, brother!!! :tu

Amen.:tu It's always cool to see the benefits other than weightloss.





I did 30 min. of strength training last night. I've had a great week and looking forward to check-in tomorrow morning.

[Fordman4ever]

Chest day today. I put up 255 on the flat bench 3 times on my 4th set. thats the heaviest I've ever gone on flat bench. Feeling pretty good.

[Starscream]

Today's tip: Get your mind right:

http://cltbiggestlosers.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-would-cool-hand-luke-do.html

[Texan in Mexico]

Good morning all, being part of a group definately makes this more doable. I just got back from a 10 day trip with many client dinners and hotel meals - smoked A LOT of great cigars however I am up to 254 this morning. I basically gained 5 lbs on my trip...

This is not good obviously however I am confident if I eat better and get out of the house at night I can remove this in a week.

Good luck to all and thank you.
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[rebelknight]

Spring break was rough on me. I put 11 pounds back on in the 11 days I was home. However, since I'm a little crazy about my weight after working so hard to drop 90 pounds, I managed to drop 6 of them in the last 2 days. Only 5 more until I'm back.

[piperman]

It sounds like it's going great, Randy. Congratulations!!!
Heck, it's worth continuing whether you've lost weight or not, just for benefit of your wife's health, right? I have to admit, the first half of your post I was half rolling my eyes, especially with a name like "The Food Lovers Fat Loss System". That turned to amazement when you mentioned what it's done for you wife's sugar. That truly is amazing.
Keep it up, brother!!! :tu
Yes that is the best part (good blood sugar), and allot of people are skeptical of it, but it just brings us back to the original food triangle and how to use it. A nutritionist explain it as your metabolism is a furnace and if you dont fuel it, it will go out. To me it is worth a try.
And for some dumb reason my cigar is blowing up and wanting to split

[Starscream]

Spring break was rough on me. I put 11 pounds back on in the 11 days I was home. However, since I'm a little crazy about my weight after working so hard to drop 90 pounds, I managed to drop 6 of them in the last 2 days. Only 5 more until I'm back.
Vacation sucks when it comes to maintaining a proper diet. Only 5 more? You can do that easily.:tu
Yes that is the best part (good blood sugar), and allot of people are skeptical of it, but it just brings us back to the original food triangle and how to use it. A nutritionist explain it as your metabolism is a furnace and if you dont fuel it, it will go out. To me it is worth a try.
And for some dumb reason my cigar is blowing up and wanting to split

You can't go wrong if you focus on the food pyramid.:tu



Official weigh-in today was 249. Lowest I've been in a year!:tu Gotta keep on keeping on and making progress. It's easier now that my wife is doing this with me.:tu

[rgrecco]

Are there any Trainers in here who can help me put a workout program together??? I am 6'1'' 225#'s Average Build...

I am looking to loose some fat and bulk up... Because of my profession I am not looking to be under 200#'s... But if I can loose the fat and build the muscle I would be thrilled...

I really wanna do this but i currently just lack the motovation... I hate going to the gym because I DON"T KNOW WHAT I AM DOING... I need to go there with a set schedule and know what I have to do and get done...

I am a member of American Family Fitness... If you know the place its HUGE... 3 pools, Racket Ball Courts, Full size basket ball court, all the equipment in the world, and many classes (i am not into taking classes)...

Hope someone can help me out...

RON

[Chainsaw13]

Official weigh-in today was 249. Lowest I've been in a year!:tu Gotta keep on keeping on and making progress. It's easier now that my wife is doing this with me.:tu

Congrats Andy. I've been somewhat following this thread, more of late as I'm trying to lose more weight myself. About 2.5 years ago I was around 295-300lbs. After my Mom passed, I made a decision to make some lifestyle changes. Cut way back on processed foods, increase fruits/veggies, less protein. Over the course of two years, I dropped ~30lbs and was maintaining right around the 265-270 mark. Then two weeks ago i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My A1C test came back at 249. Ouch! Since then I've cut back on the carbs, increased my veggie intake even more and bumped up my protein a bit. Big thing was finally getting off my butt and start walking. I do 2-2.5 miles 5 days a week. Last week I was down to 260.6 (God i wanted into the 250's), and I know I've lost a bit more since then. With the meds and the diet change, my blood sugar's around 120 now. I"m hoping to get down to 225lbs and hopefully off the meds.

Keep up the good work. :tu

[shilala]

Are there any Trainers in here who can help me put a workout program together??? I am 6'1'' 225#'s Average Build...

I am looking to loose some fat and bulk up... Because of my profession I am not looking to be under 200#'s... But if I can loose the fat and build the muscle I would be thrilled...

I really wanna do this but i currently just lack the motovation... I hate going to the gym because I DON"T KNOW WHAT I AM DOING... I need to go there with a set schedule and know what I have to do and get done...

I am a member of American Family Fitness... If you know the place its HUGE... 3 pools, Racket Ball Courts, Full size basket ball court, all the equipment in the world, and many classes (i am not into taking classes)...

Hope someone can help me out...

RON
My wife goes to the gym almost every day. She does cardio every day, which you can actually do every other day. Then you do your upper body one day, then lowers the next. Or you can do your entire body on the weights one day, cardio the next.
Cardio burns the fat and builds enduranace while the weights build muscle. She asked me to tell you that free weights are far better for you than the machines.
Now, so far as cardio goes, she does the arc trainer (which is very close to the elliptical, and most gyms have one or the other or both) for 40 minutes. That's it. You could also walk the treadmill for 30-40 minutes, with intervals of high intensity/low intensity.
So far as the weights go, there are generally signs posted everywhere. Usually you can find a sign where you can get info to hire a trainer. That's not real necessary. The trainers at the gym will help. They'll go through all the machines with you and usually they'll give you a schedule/circuit to do that targets different areas.
If you just show up every day at the same time, you'll get used to faces and then simply ask someone who looks like they know what they're doing. Don't be afraid, they'll be glad to help, just catch them in between sets and be polite not to interrupt their workout. You may not get anything done that day, but they'll teach you, slow but sure. Then you can burn the rest of your time on the cardio machines.

There's a thread here that the muscleheads have, I thinking it's called "Pumping Your Buddy with Zemekone and Icehog3" or something like that. I'm sure someone can link it up if you can't find it. You can ask questions there, and the guys here that lift will help.

Okay, I think I've burned out my fingers.

[shilala]

Oh yeah, I'm 220 today. I ate real good yesterday, and pushed some extra food in me on purpose so I'd move some meds out of my system. I was feeling particularly crappy for a few days. It worked good, I feel awesome today. :tu

[rgrecco]

Thanks for the response Shilala... Congrats on your progress... Keep up the good work!!!

[Starscream]

Are there any Trainers in here who can help me put a workout program together??? I am 6'1'' 225#'s Average Build...

I am looking to loose some fat and bulk up... Because of my profession I am not looking to be under 200#'s... But if I can loose the fat and build the muscle I would be thrilled...

I really wanna do this but i currently just lack the motovation... I hate going to the gym because I DON"T KNOW WHAT I AM DOING... I need to go there with a set schedule and know what I have to do and get done...

I am a member of American Family Fitness... If you know the place its HUGE... 3 pools, Racket Ball Courts, Full size basket ball court, all the equipment in the world, and many classes (i am not into taking classes)...

Hope someone can help me out...

RON
There are some people in the pumping iron thread that could possibly help you out with a routine:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1131&highlight=pumping+iron&page=261

Lots of knowledgable people in there.


Congrats Andy. I've been somewhat following this thread, more of late as I'm trying to lose more weight myself. About 2.5 years ago I was around 295-300lbs. After my Mom passed, I made a decision to make some lifestyle changes. Cut way back on processed foods, increase fruits/veggies, less protein. Over the course of two years, I dropped ~30lbs and was maintaining right around the 265-270 mark. Then two weeks ago i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My A1C test came back at 249. Ouch! Since then I've cut back on the carbs, increased my veggie intake even more and bumped up my protein a bit. Big thing was finally getting off my butt and start walking. I do 2-2.5 miles 5 days a week. Last week I was down to 260.6 (God i wanted into the 250's), and I know I've lost a bit more since then. With the meds and the diet change, my blood sugar's around 120 now. I"m hoping to get down to 225lbs and hopefully off the meds.

Keep up the good work. :tu

Congrats to you on the hard work! Keep it up b/c as you can see, it's definitely worth it.:tu

[Starscream]

There's a thread here that the muscleheads have, I thinking it's called "Pumping Your Buddy with Zemekone and Icehog3" or something like that.

:r:r

[Starscream]

Ronald, you might also want to try and give Shawn (Silverfox) a pm and he might can give you some info for a losing fat, bulking up routine. He had some killer success with that this past year.

[shilala]

:r:r
Lol

[Starscream]

Ronald, check out bodybuilding.com. There are a lot of routines on there that are good for beginners and pros.

[Chainsaw13]

Bought a new home scale yesterday to track my progress myself. With the nearly the same clothes I had on at the doctor, I was 259. Seems pretty accurate compared to the docs scale as my last weight with him was 6 days ago.

My question is when do you guys take your weight readings? First thing in the morning? Sans clothes? I think for consistency sake, that's what I'm going to do. This morning i was 251.

[Texan in Mexico]

Morning all - had a good day yesterday, didn't get home from work real late so now walking at night but set on it today.
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[hscmit]

Bought a new home scale yesterday to track my progress myself. With the nearly the same clothes I had on at the doctor, I was 259. Seems pretty accurate compared to the docs scale as my last weight with him was 6 days ago.

My question is when do you guys take your weight readings? First thing in the morning? Sans clothes? I think for consistency sake, that's what I'm going to do. This morning i was 251.

It doesnt really matter as long as you consistently replicate the same situation (ie morning/ evening, w/ or w/out clothes). All you are looking for is an apples to apples type comparison.

[Starscream]

It doesnt really matter as long as you consistently replicate the same situation (ie morning/ evening, w/ or w/out clothes). All you are looking for is an apples to apples type comparison.

:tpd: James is correct.

[Chainsaw13]

That's the plan. Basically out of the shower in the morning, before I put clothes on (well, boxers anyway).

Very happy with my results so far. After my walk last night, i felt so good. Definitely the endorphine high.

[Starscream]

That's the plan. Basically out of the shower in the morning, before I put clothes on (well, boxers anyway).

Very happy with my results so far. After my walk last night, i felt so good. Definitely the endorphine high.

Might I suggest before the shower? Unless you are completely dry, the water could variate your weight from time to time.

[Chainsaw13]

I was thinking that same thing also. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

[goalie204]

you really shouldn't weigh yourself more than once a week or once every 2 weeks

[Fordman4ever]

you really shouldn't weigh yourself more than once a week or once every 2 weeks

:tpd:

Weighing your self every day is counter productive IMHO.

[Chainsaw13]

you really shouldn't weigh yourself more than once a week or once every 2 weeks

:tpd:

Weighing your self every day is counter productive IMHO.

Yea, my plan is to stick to a once a week weigh in. Right now I'm just checking this new scale to see how it performs and if there's a lot of flucuation.

[Starscream]

you really shouldn't weigh yourself more than once a week or once every 2 weeks

My plan calls for once a week. But I agree that everyday weigh-ins are counterproductive.

[Scottw]

I weigh myself every morning at the same time when I wake up, before eating or drinking, before a shower and au natural. Sticking at 197. Been a year at this point since I dropped from 250. I should work out a little more but my eating habits are pretty darn good at this point.

[goalie204]

the average bathroom scale does not account for muscle. Since there's no way to determine how much muscle weight you've gained (and muscle weighs more than fat), that bathroom scale is just not accurate.

Seeing a lower number on a scale may prompt a subconscious reward. It is not uncommon for people to indulge in an extra fry or dessert thanks to slight weight loss. Of course, this only leads to weight gain, and then you will be right back where you started.
Disappointment may begin to set in, and this can lead to a lack of motivation. What happens when you've been following the best weight loss program, you are on track for healthy weight loss, and your scale doesn't reflect all of this hard work? Chances are that you'll become slightly depressed, and you'll quickly lose all weight loss inspiration. It takes a long time to lose a significant amount of weight, so don't worry if you aren't seeing results right away.
Weight fluctuates according to the time of day. If you weigh yourself in the morning, and then weigh yourself the next evening, you'll find that the two numbers are drastically different. This is due to the fact that a person's weight can fluctuate up to three pounds every day.

Weighing yourself obsessively can lead to an eating disorder. Most anorexics and bulimics are infatuated with weight. In fact, some people who have never had an eating disorder may become so obsessed with the numbers on a scale that this obsession leads to an eating disorder.

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[shilala]

I pretty much avoid the scale unless I'm "trending". That's to say, if I start a plan, I'll watch to see if it's working, thencontinue said plan based on the results.
If I've slipped, stopped purposely, or changed meds, I watch my weight daily to make sure I'm getting enough food and water.
For instance, I just started a new med a few days ago. I should be watching to make sure I don't get dehydrated, but I'm not because I got the flu or strep or something. I'm just making sure I drink lots, which is what I have to do anyways. When I straighten out, I'll watch the trend again and then stop watching the scale.
Oddly, I know I'm really doing well when I'm NOT watching the scale.

[shilala]

215.6. That's the lowest yet, and i otta admit, I'm super pleased. I'm very much looking forward to 200, and anything beyond that is gravy.

[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
Member this, Andy? It appears that crab cakes are the way to a woman's heart, cause I married this date. Turns out she weren't that smart after all. :r :r
I'm skinnier right now than I was then, which is great. Last time I proved it could come off, this time is for proving it can stay off.
I'm thinking at that point I had lost 35 pounds and before it was all over, I lost another 30. I'm gonna go check, I might not have gotten past 200.

[Chainsaw13]

That's awesome Scott. Keep up the good work. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Since I've changed my diet a couple weeks ago, cutting back on the carbs, I'm finding I actually eating less now overall. I"m about 1800 cal/day, per the app I"m using on my phone to log my meals. Weird thing is I"m not that hungry. It's almost as if the overload of carbs kept fueling the hunger to eat more. Also what's helped is portioning everything out. For lunch today, I was out looking at property so I had to stop somewhere to get a bite. A 6" turkey/ham on flatbread from Subway was enough to fill me up. That would've never happened before.

[Starscream]

Member this, Andy? It appears that crab cakes are the way to a woman's heart, cause I married this date. Turns out she weren't that smart after all. :r :r
I'm skinnier right now than I was then, which is great. Last time I proved it could come off, this time is for proving it can stay off.
I'm thinking at that point I had lost 35 pounds and before it was all over, I lost another 30. I'm gonna go check, I might not have gotten past 200.
I remember that post, Scott.:tu Life is good! Glad she didn't have too much sense to not get mixed up with you.;)
Since I've changed my diet a couple weeks ago, cutting back on the carbs, I'm finding I actually eating less now overall. I"m about 1800 cal/day, per the app I"m using on my phone to log my meals. Weird thing is I"m not that hungry. It's almost as if the overload of carbs kept fueling the hunger to eat more. Also what's helped is portioning everything out. For lunch today, I was out looking at property so I had to stop somewhere to get a bite. A 6" turkey/ham on flatbread from Subway was enough to fill me up. That would've never happened before.
I found that eating fruit in the morning (banana) and again for lunch fills me up for most of the day. Controlling hunger is the key, and it looks like you're on track.:tu

[Chainsaw13]

I found that eating fruit in the morning (banana) and again for lunch fills me up for most of the day. Controlling hunger is the key, and it looks like you're on track.:tu

That's what I've been doing too, and yes, it helps fill me up.

[goalie204]

what app?

[Chainsaw13]

what app?

Carb master on the Itunes store. $2.99 I believe. The food database is quite large, plus they have a lot of restaurant info too. You can also log your water intake, activity level, and blood glucose levels.

[Starscream]

Not official, but down to 246 today. I bought NFL Training Camp for the Wii (part of the EA Sports Active brand). It's fun as crap but will kick your @$$ if you're not used to playing it.

[Chainsaw13]

:tu Andy

[Starscream]

Make your body earn/burn what it eats:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/sc-health-0316-how-to-eat-more-active20110316,0,75878.story