Losing Weight with Starscream

[Starscream]

Just finished another hour plus with NFL Training Camp.:tu


Dom, Wii Fit strength training and yoga are the most beneficial. Only bad thing is they're kinda boring. Don't spend an hour on hula hoop hoping to get any success.:D

[hscmit]

good job andy

[Starscream]

good job andy

:tu

[Starscream]

I also put in a mile on the 12 speed just now, but that's only five minutes of exercise. My thighs are sore though.

[mfarre03]

So..been on the HCG diet for a week now and I'm down 17 lbs. I know it sounds like a huge number for one week but remember I'm a huge guy, lol. 422 and now 405. Now I have to start getting my ass outside after dinner for at least a walk. In a month or two I should be in better shape to start the gym again.

[Texan in Mexico]

So..been on the HCG diet for a week now and I'm down 17 lbs. I know it sounds like a huge number for one week but remember I'm a huge guy, lol. 422 and now 405. Now I have to start getting my ass outside after dinner for at least a walk. In a month or two I should be in better shape to start the gym again.

That's great! Congratulations!

I did a weigh-in today and am down to a solid 247 from 250 a couple weeks ago and 269 when I started.

Best of luck to everyone and remember WATER!
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[jonumberone]

Nicely done Mike and Travis!

I'm quickly learning that water is the name of the game.
Scott, I tried no coffee one day last week and had a monster headache all day.
Today I brought half of what I normally bring and twice the water.
I also for the first time packed my whole days worth of food with me.
The real challenge will be not to eat it all by 3PM!

[Starscream]

Travis and Mike: Well done!:tu
Dom, sounds like you are on the right path. Keep it up!:tu

I'm ready to get home today so I can get in another workout.:tu

Started back eating fruit for breakfast and lunch today. That fried chicken patty or sausage and egg is too much in the mornings. Fruit is 0 points on my WW plan.

[Starscream]

This may be beneficial for those just starting out:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/paradehealth/

[mfarre03]

Good job men!! I know about drinking water, I have to down 200 oz a day...yeah, just LOOOOVVVEEEE water, lol

[shilala]

Nicely done Mike and Travis!

I'm quickly learning that water is the name of the game.
Scott, I tried no coffee one day last week and had a monster headache all day.
Today I brought half of what I normally bring and twice the water.
I also for the first time packed my whole days worth of food with me.
The real challenge will be not to eat it all by 3PM!
Well done, brother!!! :tu
Little steps, my man. If it takes time to change stuff you're doing so that you can begin to lose weight, that's all part of the game. The little changes mean a lot.
I never thought about the no coffee headache. I can remember my ex drank so much iced tea that she'd get a headache without it. I suppose you have to taper off a bit. Half the coffee is great. Maybe in a week or two you can cut it in half again?
I drink Maxwell House Lite. It's got half the caffiene. I brew it weak and use lots of milk and water in it. It really isn't coffee at all when I'm done with it, but it's no good for me anyways, so I'm okay with it.
I'm just happy that you're well on your way and you're not giving up.
Don't forget that changes sometimes come with negative consequences, so don't be so concerned with the weight loss just yet. Be concerned with getting ready for it. You're doing great with that part so far, and this thing takes lots of time. Lots and lots of time. :D

[shilala]

Where's super insanity Kirk? We haven't heard from him since the 11th. Isn't someone supposed to go kick his ass or send him a pm or something?

[Starscream]

Where's super insanity Kirk? We haven't heard from him since the 11th. Isn't someone supposed to go kick his ass or send him a pm or something?

Gotcha.;)

[shilala]

Gotcha.;)
That made me lol. :D

[kgoings]

I went out of town for my daughters gymnastics meet. And the internet at the hotel sucked. I am still doing it, I will weigh in on Wednesday. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts to keep me on track!

I did my workouts while I was out of town too! :banger

[Starscream]

I went out of town for my daughters gymnastics meet. And the internet at the hotel sucked. I am still doing it, I will weigh in on Wednesday. Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts to keep me on track!

I did my workouts while I was out of town too! :banger

Good job! Dedication is what it takes. Weigh in for us both will be on Wednesday. Two more days to go.

[Starscream]

Another hour plus workout... I'm worn out.:hn

[fhrblig]

Well, I finally decided it's time to get off of my duff and start shedding the pounds. I'm not happy that I gained back all of the weight I lost since I got down to 170 in 2007. I want my energy back. I miss the feeling of running whenever I wanted, never having heartburn, and my knees not hurting. So, this time I'm giving myself an incentive that I think will do the trick. I've decided to not allow myself to smoke another cigar until I lose 25 lbs. Then I can smoke one, but after it's done it'll be back on the wagon for another 25 lbs. I'm going to do that hopefully 4 times and then I'll be around 175 (currently I'm just under 276).

Today I smoked the last stick that was in my humi, an El Baton 6x60. It was damn good, too. :dr That will probably be the one I choose 25 pounds from now.

I'm doing my best to avoid soda of any kind too. I went 30 days without any, then this past week I had a few but nowhere near the level I was drinking them before.

So, here goes. Good luck to all who are already on this road, and I hope to catch up at some point.:tu

[Starscream]

Welcome aboard. May I suggest that when you lose your first 25 that you smoke for at least a week? Cigars are too good to only smoke ONE every 25 lbs lost. That's gonna be a long wait between cigars after the first 25.

[jonumberone]

Welcome Bob!
A lot of great guys and support here.
I'm just starting out myself and glad I came to this thread.

[fhrblig]

Thanks, man! I've done it before, so I know I can do it again.

May I suggest that when you lose your first 25 that you smoke for at least a week? Cigars are too good to only smoke ONE every 25 lbs lost.

Ha, I couldn't do that now! I'm such a lightweight (so to speak) compared to some of the other guys on this board. If I smoked a cigar every day for a week, there'd be vomiting the likes of which you've NEVER SEEN! :pu

[hscmit]

welcome bob

how you get to smoke that next reward cigar soon!

[Starscream]

Three days straight of extensive cardio. I'm sore and I've gained two pounds. Taking today off for rest so my weigh in tomorrow might look decent.

[Chainsaw13]

Hola from sunny Buenos Aires. I"m certainly in a quandry down here as far as eating. Steak, pizza, pasta, sweets. That's about it and all bad for a diabetic. At least the plant cafeteria has salads along with the main courses. Eating a lot of those.

[Starscream]

Don't stray to far, Bob.;)

[shilala]

Welcome on board, Bob!!! :tu
Looking forward to seeing how you get it done.

Tough break on being stuck in Paradise with awesome food you can't eat, Pierogi King. :r
I started losing weight when Lisa and I went on our honeymoon in Punta Cana. The food was ever-present and awesome. The restaurants were all amazing, but with multiple course fancy food the portions were small.
That really helped me. It really drove home the fact that food is around all the time and I don't have to eat like it's my last meal every time I sit down.
I lost weight on my vacation, changed my "how much I eat" habits, and haven't changed back. I swear, everything I do is bass-ackwards. :D

[ashtonlady]

Ok, this thread has been calling my name for too long. My name is Laura and I weigh 220. My husband was reciently diagnosed with diabetes so what we eat and portion size has changed. I just need to get out and start exercising. Can I come in here or is this just for boys?

[kgoings]

Tomorrow is weigh in! Insanity is getting easier but my legs are finished when I am done :r

[shilala]

Ok, this thread has been calling my name for too long. My name is Laura and I weigh 220. My husband was reciently diagnosed with diabetes so what we eat and portion size has changed. I just need to get out and start exercising. Can I come in here or is this just for boys?
Of course you can join. Welcome, Laura!!! :tu
Andy is kinda mean sometimes, he's like a some kinda bootcamp badass, so don't let him hurt your feelings. Aside from that, you'll have fun. :D

[Starscream]

Ok, this thread has been calling my name for too long. My name is Laura and I weigh 220. My husband was reciently diagnosed with diabetes so what we eat and portion size has changed. I just need to get out and start exercising. Can I come in here or is this just for boys?

Of course you are welcome here. The more the merrier.:tu Lots of good info in here, and you can also see how others have succeeded/failed/still working at it.

Welcome aboard!

[Starscream]

Of course you can join. Welcome, Laura!!! :tu
Andy is kinda mean sometimes, he's like a some kinda bootcamp badass, so don't let him hurt your feelings. Aside from that, you'll have fun. :D

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[ashtonlady]

Thank you Scott. My goal is 125 lbs and to be able to walk 5miles a day. Tonight I start with a 30 min walk. I also need to cut back on my beer consumption.

[Chainsaw13]

Welcome aboard Bob and Laura. Congrats on the Insanity Kirk. It's like our own "Biggest Loser", but no one gets voted off.

[Chainsaw13]

Pierogi King. :r


Ha! Someone finally noticed that. Figured it was appropriate a couple years ago when we'd make 25-30 dozen pierogi during the holidays. Most would be given away.

I haven't had one in probably 6 months.

[shilala]

Ha! Someone finally noticed that. Figured it was appropriate a couple years ago when we'd make 25-30 dozen pierogi during the holidays. Most would be given away.

I haven't had one in probably 6 months.
I'll make some for dinner in your honor. I have home-made cleveland polander pierogis in the freezer. :D

[Chainsaw13]

I'll make some for dinner in your honor. I have home-made cleveland polander pierogis in the freezer. :D

Enjoy! those sound delicious.

[shilala]

Enjoy! those sound delicious.
I couldn't find the pierogis, so I went with pigs-in-the-blanket (or galumpki for real polanders). Then as soon as I dug them out, I found the pierogis.
So pigs it is. I won't be having much because it's way more potassium than I'm allowed, but it'll be a nice change of pace. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Found a great Italian place last night not that far from the hotel. Not that much of a Italian meal, more Spanish to be precise, but very good. Appetizer platter of serrano ham, machego cheese, roasted red peppers with oil/garlic, some grilled chorizo sausage and a mixed salad. Yea, lots of fat, but not that many carbs. :tu

[jonumberone]

Sounds great Bob! :dr

Welcome Laura!

I came home last night starving!
I walked through the door and headed straight to the kitchen and was searching wildly for anything to stuff in my face.
My wife came over, told me to jump in the shower, and she would whip something up for me.
She Lied!
I got out, and she said, I didn't need to eat and I should just go to bed. I listened.
I woke up this morning still hungry.
I stopped at a 7-11 and grabbed a banana.
I shoved the banana down my throat with all the grace of a B Actress looking for her big break.
In the end, I feel like a huge fatso for not being able to control my appetite,
but I'm happy I grabbed the banana instead of the sausage egg and cheese I wanted.

[Starscream]

You can eat a lot of bananas and still be good, Dom. Don't feel guilty about eating fruit.



242 again today:td. At least it's not a gain, and I believe at least a pound of that today is from all the beans in my stomach from last night's taco soup. Does gas carry weight?:r

[Starscream]

It's all good though. I feel more active, my will power and determination are pretty high right now, so the no loss isn't a big deal today. Get in more workouts and keep on keeping on.:tu

[jonumberone]

Glad to see you so motivated, Andy :tu
Silver lining, you didn't gain any weight, so keep it up!

I don't think gas weighs that much, if it did I'd be 220 by now! :D

[Starscream]

I don't think gas weighs that much, if it did I'd be 220 by now! :D

:r

[shilala]

205.6 this morning. I was pretty shocked. I only had an apple and a couple pig-in-the-blankets yesterday, so that's about right. :tu

[hscmit]

keep up the good work everyone

[kgoings]

193 today. My clothes are starting to fit better. I feel good losing some weight and working out. I actually don't get real hungry but I find myself wanting some sweets...I am a big sweets guy I love me some ice cream covered in chocolate syrup.

[Starscream]

Good work, Scott and Kirk.:tu

[Chainsaw13]

Keep it up Kirk. That's awesome to hear. :tu

Same for you Scott. :tu

[goalie204]

fruit is pure sugar, better off eating bacon or chicken - this is my belief after doing a lot of research, and reading, and i believe that the common theory of low fat is complete b.s.

seriously - read this http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Get-Fat-About/dp/0307272702 great book

also i got annoyed and pigged out tonight, small pizza withotu the crust, yep just ate cheese and toppings, hot wings non breaded and dry cracked ribs no breading HIGH as hell in fat and protein, i needed a meal of epic proportions tho, no guilt :)

[shilala]

fruit is pure sugar, better off eating bacon or chicken - this is my belief after doing a lot of research, and reading, and i believe that the common theory of low fat is complete b.s.

seriously - read this http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Get-Fat-About/dp/0307272702 great book

also i got annoyed and pigged out tonight, small pizza withotu the crust, yep just ate cheese and toppings, hot wings non breaded and dry cracked ribs no breading HIGH as hell in fat and protein, i needed a meal of epic proportions tho, no guilt :)
Lots and lots of people have died from all protein diets, Myles. Be sure to look at that side. I'm not trying to dissuade you from your diet choice at all, just make sure to get all the angles and be careful. I don't want to see you get sick, that'd be awful. I just happened to run into some info about death rates of folks on no-carb diets in a book that's in our downstairs bathroom yesterday.
I agree completely that the low fat mania is BS, too.
We're omnivores. We need lots of things to keep us healthy.

I'm in the odd position where my neurological disorder is intolerant of potassium. All meat is full of potassium, and I have to avoid it. I'm on a high-carb low-potassium diet. Despite that, I still eat some meat even though it
causes me very considerable pain. I'm not gonna get sick over a diet that's just not right for my body at any cost. Just doesn't make sense.

[Chainsaw13]

I somewhat agree with you Myles on the whole fat is bad for you mantra. Funny how the whole "low-fat" boom during the 80-90's lead to ever increasing waistlines. What was added back in after the fat was removed? Sugar. Too much sugar in your diet if not burned off get's stored as fat. Imagine that.

I think carbs have their place in a diet. Mostly for a western diet though, they're not as necessary since we lead more sedentary lifestyles. If we're not burning off the excess fuel, we don't need to take in as much. That's just my $.02. I'm not a doctor, but i did stay at a hotel last night, but not a Holiday Inn.

[Chainsaw13]

Myles, have you seen the documentary, "Fathead"? It was meant to debunk the whole myth behind the documentary, "Super Size Me". It has some holes in it, but does bring up some good questions about high fat diets and how they could be good for you.

[goalie204]

I agree that complex carbs can have a place in a diet, for example an ectomorph who is naturally skinny and uses a lot of energy probably benefits from carbs as part of an energy source, but a guy like myself who just sits around all day in an office has no use for them, and if i did, i could still get them from healthy vegatables and stuff

ie, we all agree :)

edit: Bob i have not, i shall get it

edit 2: Scott, the new atkins (which i haven't read yet, but will) focuses a lot more on health, including besides much protein and fat, very many vegetables, its a revision of the classic atkins

[Chainsaw13]

Been getting in some good workouts on the treadmill at the hotel. Did a sustained 10mins of running Tuesday night during a total of 36 minutes. Was able to squeak out 6-7mins of sustained running last night during a 32 minute total. Tonight I'm taking a break to let my muscles heal a bit. I could really feel it last night walking around town to find dinner.

Not sure what I've lost/gained, but I'm close to going down another belt notch, so I'm guessing I'm still losing.

[Chainsaw13]

I'd be interested in some of the books you've read Myles. Seems I've really taken a passion to nutrition the last couple of years and would like to learn more.

[goalie204]

the main one Bob, is this http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Get-Fat.../dp/0307272702 it blew my mind, and was logical, complete with evidence. I have the Ebook if you want, you can get kindle app and read it on your computer, or on your kindle device itself if you want it, PM me

[jonumberone]

Been getting in some good workouts on the treadmill at the hotel. Did a sustained 10mins of running Tuesday night during a total of 36 minutes. Was able to squeak out 6-7mins of sustained running last night during a 32 minute total. Tonight I'm taking a break to let my muscles heal a bit. I could really feel it last night walking around town to find dinner.

Not sure what I've lost/gained, but I'm close to going down another belt notch, so I'm guessing I'm still losing.

I got winded just reading this :D
Still in the walking around the block with my daughter and dog phase.
Hoping to be able to start running a bit soon.

Keep it up Bob!

[goalie204]

Im down with walking, and i can jog a bit, but i want to do low impact so i dont hurt my knees, and i cant do jumping jacks cuz of my big gut bouncing up and down, it hurts!

[Chainsaw13]

the main one Bob, is this http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Get-Fat.../dp/0307272702 it blew my mind, and was logical, complete with evidence. I have the Ebook if you want, you can get kindle app and read it on your computer, or on your kindle device itself if you want it, PM me

Thanks. I'll look that one up when i get home. I don't have a kindle or ereader so I'll probably just order it.

I got winded just reading this :D
Still in the walking around the block with my daughter and dog phase.
Hoping to be able to start running a bit soon.

Keep it up Bob!

Thanks Dom. It's taken me a while to get there. I started out walking 2 miles at a time, about a 16:30 mi/min average. I'm now up to 3miles or so at a time, doing about a 14:45 mi/min avg. I've been doing some jogging too, but on the pavement, my ankle takes a pounding so I haven't done much. The treadmill has a nice bounce to it, so it's been better for the ankle.

Keep it up with your daughter and dog. You'll get there.

Im down with walking, and i can jog a bit, but i want to do low impact so i dont hurt my knees, and i cant do jumping jacks cuz of my big gut bouncing up and down, it hurts!

Running for me still can put a strain on my back because of my big a$$. Well, it's not so big anymore, but still causes a counter balance effect. :D

[shilala]

edit 2: Scott, the new atkins (which i haven't read yet, but will) focuses a lot more on health, including besides much protein and fat, very many vegetables, its a revision of the classic atkins
Excellent. :tu
It's been a long time since I read any of the Atkins stuff, well over five years. My brother-in-law and I both lost lots of weight, only to put it back on. It wasn't the diet's fault.
The "I can eat all I want without regard to portion" thing really got in my head, and if anything it just worsened my habits. I abused the mojo cause it worked. Once I tired with the diet, I regained all the weight I lost and lots more. Ugh. :)

[Starscream]

I somewhat agree with you Myles on the whole fat is bad for you mantra. Funny how the whole "low-fat" boom during the 80-90's lead to ever increasing waistlines. What was added back in after the fat was removed? Sugar. Too much sugar in your diet if not burned off get's stored as fat. Imagine that.

I think carbs have their place in a diet. Mostly for a western diet though, they're not as necessary since we lead more sedentary lifestyles. If we're not burning off the excess fuel, we don't need to take in as much. That's just my $.02. I'm not a doctor, but i did stay at a hotel last night, but not a Holiday Inn.

Pretty much the low fat labels are a lie (at least with many products, especially salad dressings). They are lower in fat than other products but still very high fat content.

[kgoings]

Today was Cardio Recovery day..kind of a waste of time in my opinion. I think in the future I will just go run 2.5 to 5 miles on Cardio recovery day. :(

Still going good.

[Chainsaw13]

Today was Cardio Recovery day..kind of a waste of time in my opinion. I think in the future I will just go run 2.5 to 5 miles on Cardio recovery day. :(

Still going good.

:tu That's the spirit. How bout a Fresca? :D

[shilala]

:tu That's the spirit. How bout a Fresca? :D
I'll have a Fresca!!!
(On the other hand, no I won't. It has grapefruit in it. I understand that if I eat grapefruit with my Carbamezapine it'll kill me or make my noodle soggy or something.)

[Starscream]

Fresca? They still make that horrid drink?

Actually, now that I'm older and have acquired a taste for diet drinks, Fresca might not be bad. I don't think they sell it around here if it's still in production.

[shilala]

Fresca? They still make that horrid drink?

Actually, now that I'm older and have acquired a taste for diet drinks, Fresca might not be bad. I don't think they sell it around here if it's still in production.
I love it. Loved it when I was a kid, even. That and Diet 7up. They had a citrus drink called Rondo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rondo_(soft_drink)) that I liked, too. It was around 30 some-odd years ago, I have no idea when it disappeared. There were two kinds, I remember just liking the one in the yellow can.
You want horrid? Try a Tab. No idea what's in that stuff, but I never could get it down.

[Starscream]

I liked Tab when I was 4yrs old. I don't remember what it tasted like.

[goalie204]

Aye, a lifestyle change has to be permanent. I'm sure every single person here has lost and then gained it all back and maybe then some! :)

[kgoings]

Just finished some Insanity Pure Cardio...phew! Keep on Truckin!

[Chainsaw13]

What was the weigh-in Kirk? That was today, right?

[ashtonlady]

I got my walk in yesterday. :) I am not a breakfast person so I have started making Protien shakes for breakfast. That really seams to help my morning go better.

[Starscream]

Breakfast gets your metabolism going in the morning, Laura. It's a key to doing this. Protein shakes are great and there are so many varieties that you can make in order to keep from getting bored with them.:tu Keep it up!:)

[kgoings]

What was the weigh-in Kirk? That was today, right?

Weigh ins i are Wednesdays i was 193

[jonumberone]

Breakfast gets your metabolism going in the morning, Laura. It's a key to doing this. Protein shakes are great and there are so many varieties that you can make in order to keep from getting bored with them.:tu Keep it up!:)

I have a hard time with breakfast.
I get up at 4 am start work at 6 and my first blow isn't until 9
Thats when I eat, a full 5hrs after I get up.
The other morning when I grabbed that banana at the store before my ride in, I was out of my mind hungry by 7:30.
I don't know which is worse for me!

[ashtonlady]

I am like you Dom, I would get up and get going then settle down about 3 to 4 hours later for breakfast. I have found that 5 oz of milk with a protien mix, I use the one that is part of the Biggest looser plan. This takes me until 11 to noon, I do this at 7am.

[jonumberone]

Thanks Laura.
I may look into it.
Can It be mixed up the night before?
I usually don't get home from work until 1 am and have to get up at 4am.
My wife packs my bag the night before because I'm usually a zombie.

[Starscream]

Thanks Laura.
I may look into it.
Can It be mixed up the night before?
I usually don't get home from work until 1 am and have to get up at 4am.
My wife packs my bag the night before because I'm usually a zombie.

Jesus, seriously Dom? That's a big problem right there. Is there anyway to get around this? Most people recommend 6-8 hours of sleep for effective weightloss. If you are only getting three hours of sleep, your body needs extra calories to survive.
If you can't work around it, good luck, but if there's anything you can change to get some more sleep each night, try to do so.

[Chainsaw13]

Weigh ins i are Wednesdays i was 193

Oh, my bad. Good job though. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Proteins and fiber are your best sources to help keep that full feeling longer. And there's nothing wrong with eating 4-5 small meals a day instead of the usual 3. Keyword being "small".

[jonumberone]

Good morning fellas.

Had my weigh in today.
172.6
Another 1.2 lbs
I would say I'm on track with both my long term and short term goals.
260 by July 4th
250 by labor day
I know that's only 10 lbs between the two holidays but I tried to account for summer BBQ season.
Anyway, I'm well on my way! :tu

[shilala]

Good work, Dom!!!

I'm at 208.2 this morning, up about 3 pounds? It's from not feeling well and not moving around most of the week. I just started feeling better yesterday and got some work in. Headed out there right now. Hopefully the weather and my body holds out for me. That helps lots. :tu

[jonumberone]

Thanks Scott!

Here's to hoping you feel better :tu

[goalie204]

172.6 but your goal for july 4th is 260? Thats a big gain! HAhaHAH jk i know thats a typo

As for me, after a week on a sales trip, i was worried, and it was the longest i went since i started trying without weighing myself, but happy i lost about 2 lbs. Good thing too, because i thought i was on a plateau and was about to have a crazy cheat meal to try and remedy it, but now that i saw the 2 lbs off i continued sticking to it. This is the longest ive stuck to anything (almost 4 weeks now), besides the time i lost it all like 10 years ago

[jonumberone]

172.6 but your goal for july 4th is 260? Thats a big gain! HAhaHAH jk i know thats a typo


Typo or wishful thinking :hm :D

272.6 is my weight today!

Glad to see your sticking with it :tu

[kgoings]

Rest day. Weigh in is on Weds! I havent eaten very good so far this weekend...so gonna try to right the ship tonight.

[Chainsaw13]

Going by the scale at teh hotel here, I"m up a few pounds, however I'm down a belt notch. Probably just the scale and that I'm closer to the south pole, so gravity is pulling me down harder. :r

Been eating better. Finding places that actually serve salads.

[Starscream]

Scales vary. Don't be worried about it. I don't weigh in on any other scale than mine.

[hscmit]

got my workout in already today.

scale didnt hurt me either after being on my back for the better half of last week

[Starscream]

Doing better than me witht the workout, James.

I'm down two pounds today, although it's not my official weigh-in day.

[kgoings]

Started Week 4 of Insanity today. Gonna weigh in on Weds!

[Chainsaw13]

Keep it going Kirk. That's the kind of motivation I need to finally start the P90 program when I get home.

[shilala]

I'm just watching my diet for potassium really, really hard.
I worked all day yesterday cause I was careful, and more of the same so far today. My fat should be melting off so fast it'll be filling up my sneakers. :tu

[Starscream]

One more day till weigh in. I'm gonna either be the same or down one or two. I can tell. I think I'm gonna drink the hell outta some coffee this afternoon/evening to get rid of some water weight. Is that cheating?

[kgoings]

One more day till weigh in. I'm gonna either be the same or down one or two. I can tell. I think I'm gonna drink the hell outta some coffee this afternoon/evening to get rid of some water weight. Is that cheating?


I am the same, weigh in tomorrow. I will either be same or maybe a tad heavier...I wasnt very good this weekend. :(

[Chainsaw13]

Don't worry too much Andy and Kirk. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

One tip for eating that I find helps me eat less is to put down my fork in between each bite, or food for that matter if eating in hand. It gives you time to savor each bite and time for your body to tell itself that it's full.

[Starscream]

Don't worry too much Andy and Kirk. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

One tip for eating that I find helps me eat less is to put down my fork in between each bite, or food for that matter if eating in hand. It gives you time to savor each bite and time for your body to tell itself that it's full.

That works when I remember to do it.:r

[rebelknight]

That works when I remember to do it.:r

Same problem. By the time I realize I'm full it's too late

[ashtonlady]

I should be less tomorrow. I am drinking my shake every morning and I have walked every other day. I eat smaller portions. Now if I could just stay away from beer.

[Starscream]

I should be less tomorrow. I am drinking my shake every morning and I have walked every other day. I eat smaller portions. Now if I could just stay away from beer.

That's my downfall too, Laura. Good luck tomorrow.:tu

[Chainsaw13]

That works when I remember to do it.:r

Same problem. By the time I realize I'm full it's too late

Guilty as charged also.

[Starscream]

241. Down a pound. First drop since Easter.

[Chainsaw13]

241. Down a pound. First drop since Easter.

Closing in on that goal. Keep it up. :tu

[Starscream]

Only three away, but it's taking forever!

[shilala]

205.2 this morning. Not sure if that's the lowest I've reported to date, but I haven't been at the computer much.

[Starscream]

Keep it up, Scott.:tu

[ashtonlady]

Reporting in at 218 :) Got to start some where.

[Starscream]

Reporting in at 218 :) Got to start some where.

A start is always good. Keep it up!

[kgoings]

Okay my weigh-in is today. I thought I would be the same or gain some but I still lost weight. I was bad last weekend, ate a Hamburger and Fries and a plate of Taco's. Today I weigh 190.8 slow and steady wins the race.

5/03 205
5/11 196.2
5/18 193
5/25 190.8

[shilala]

Well done, Kirk. :tu
That 2.2 lbs. the last week would be an awesome average. It might settle down a little lower, but if it stayed, that'd be sweet.
I usually lose around 1.6 lbs a week (or did in the past, I haven't tracked any numbers this time at all), and it's always steady. I'm getting more active so I try to eat a bit more to match it. I don't usually eat odd stuff at all, and don't binge except maybe at Family Day where I eat tiny bits all day until I finally can't eat another bite, but that never amounts to moving the scale one way or another.

[hscmit]

182 this morning,
down 2 lbs from 2 weeks ago

[Starscream]

Nice work, Kirk and James.:tu

[shilala]

Well done, James!!! :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Good news all around. Keep it up people. I don't want to have to come to your house and kick your butts around. :r

[ashtonlady]

Come and get me Bob. :)

[goalie204]

down here to the lowest ive been in a while, still wanna get lower, but its nice to see the results come, even if they're coming slower than i'd like. It's been over a month since i've been doing atkins (modified for what i can do) - it's the longest i've ever stuck to a new eating plan.

The nice thing about the new atkins is that its not like the old one where its just high protein, on this new one you are supposed to eat like 6 cups of salad greens and 2 cups of the right cooked vegetables a day, plus the good fats like olive oil etc, although i've been enjoying some cheese and cream cheese too, and even whipped cream with splenda! And too much protein can actually hinder fat loss. Amazing book the new one is. I recommend it to anyone that wants to try this, or if its something you're not interested in, it's just a good read, and you'll learn a lot. Anyway, not going to lie - this is easy, effective, and awesome :) muahaha.

[Chainsaw13]

Ill check it out when i get back Myles. I'm sure it'll help me with my diabetes, especially since that's the main reason Atkins founded the diet.

[Starscream]

down here to the lowest ive been in a while, still wanna get lower, but its nice to see the results come, even if they're coming slower than i'd like. It's been over a month since i've been doing atkins (modified for what i can do) - it's the longest i've ever stuck to a new eating plan.

The nice thing about the new atkins is that its not like the old one where its just high protein, on this new one you are supposed to eat like 6 cups of salad greens and 2 cups of the right cooked vegetables a day, plus the good fats like olive oil etc, although i've been enjoying some cheese and cream cheese too, and even whipped cream with splenda! And too much protein can actually hinder fat loss. Amazing book the new one is. I recommend it to anyone that wants to try this, or if its something you're not interested in, it's just a good read, and you'll learn a lot. Anyway, not going to lie - this is easy, effective, and awesome :) muahaha.

Question:
Since I've been on a plateau for about a month now, would it be feasible to follow the Atkins for about two to three weeks in order to shake things up and then revert back to my regular diet (which is just a scaled back bit of everything)?

[kgoings]

Question:
Since I've been on a plateau for about a month now, would it be feasible to follow the Atkins for about two to three weeks in order to shake things up and then revert back to my regular diet (which is just a scaled back bit of everything)?

Mayo Clinic says reassess your habits. Increase your workouts.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss-plateau/MY01152

Try counting your calories for a day or two (best a week) and see what your average is. And then calculate what your caloric intake should be for your desired weight. At first when losing weight cutting back on what you eat helps allot..but from past experience you'll need to cut back again before you get to your goal weight.

Atkins might work too, but I think in the long run, try to find a way to either increase your workouts a bit or decrease your calories...or both.

:tu:tu:tu Keep at it!

[kgoings]

Back to working out hard today. Insanity is insane! ;)

[goalie204]

Question:
Since I've been on a plateau for about a month now, would it be feasible to follow the Atkins for about two to three weeks in order to shake things up and then revert back to my regular diet (which is just a scaled back bit of everything)?

I'm not a doctor, but there could be many reasons for a plateau, and sure you could do atkins for 2 weeks, but going off it and starting to eat the **** that is absolute garbage for you ie bread, pasta, sugar is just going to make you gain it back. I'm not a doctor tho, but i'm doing this for life.

The best thing about this is never hungry between meals, and 0 cravings

[Starscream]

I'm not a doctor, but there could be many reasons for a plateau, and sure you could do atkins for 2 weeks, but going off it and starting to eat the **** that is absolute garbage for you ie bread, pasta, sugar is just going to make you gain it back. I'm not a doctor tho, but i'm doing this for life.

The best thing about this is never hungry between meals, and 0 cravings
I wouldn't call it garbage or ****, just not what is perscribed for the Atkins diet. But that's my question. If I only do it for two weeks and then go back to my low portioning/lower fat content diet, will it reverse the effects of the two weeks on the Atkins?

[Fordman4ever]

Took my PT Test today.

70 push ups in 1 minute
60 sit ups in 1 minute
35.5 inch waist
190lbs
1.5 miles in 13:03 minutes
The run was slower than last time I took the test but everything else was better. I'm pretty proud of maxing out push ups and sit ups.

[Starscream]

Good job, Earl!:tu

[Chainsaw13]

Sorry Andy, can't really help you with the Atkins questions. I doubt it could hurt, but I'm guessing you'd not see any real benefits if you only do it two weeks. I think it takes that long for your body to get into ketosis (Myles, correct me if I"m wrong), where it's starting to burn it's fat stores for energy.

I would go with Kirk's suggestion and change up your workout. That's the major concept behind systems like Insanity and P90x. Over time you're body will get used to the routine. Need to change it up to keep it guessing.

Nice job Earl. I'm hoping to get to that level some day.

[goalie204]

I believe Bob is right Andy. I think Atkins is meant to be a lifestyle change not a temporary thing. You can get into ketosis fairly quickly bob, but if yiou're just going to go off it soon after, i IMAGINE, that you'll just gain back everything you lost.

Andy, as for calling Bread, Pasta, Sugar as Garbage or Sh1t, i didn't mean to offend you and hope i didn't. It's just my opinion that these foods don't have a positive benefit for someone trying to lose weight unless they are an extreme ectomorph and cardio machine, like a kenyan marathon runner. Just my opinion tho :)

[Starscream]

I believe Bob is right Andy. I think Atkins is meant to be a lifestyle change not a temporary thing. You can get into ketosis fairly quickly bob, but if yiou're just going to go off it soon after, i IMAGINE, that you'll just gain back everything you lost.

Andy, as for calling Bread, Pasta, Sugar as Garbage or Sh1t, i didn't mean to offend you and hope i didn't. It's just my opinion that these foods don't have a positive benefit for someone trying to lose weight unless they are an extreme ectomorph and cardio machine, like a kenyan marathon runner. Just my opinion tho :)

I wasn't offended, just clarifying. There's also some foods that are totally allowed with low carb dieting (not sure about Atkins) that are pure bad for you too, such as greasy bacon and sausage. I love them though.:dr It goes both ways.

Thanks for the response, Myles.:tu

[goalie204]

If you read the books, you'd see that bacon and natural meat products including their own fat are not at all bad for you. It's conventional teachings of "health" that has you brain washed. Yet look at how many people bust their balls eating "low fat" and never...ever lose weight. With Respect.

[goalie204]

correction: saturated fats are not bad for you..in the context of a low carb lifestyle.

[mfarre03]

Nice job Earl!! Impressive, can't wait till I can do more then 3 push ups again, lol.

Ok, so the bad thing is I found out the scale at work is 10 lbs heavier then at home. Of course the good news, now that my home scale can read my weight(400lbmax) I am down to 379 from 412. I started almost 3 weeks ago, just another 100 to go! lol

[Starscream]

If you read the books, you'd see that bacon and natural meat products including their own fat are not at all bad for you. It's conventional teachings of "health" that has you brain washed. Yet look at how many people bust their balls eating "low fat" and never...ever lose weight. With Respect.

They eat products labeled low fat or reduced fat. Those labels are misleading and at other times outright lies. Low fat means eating more natural foods really. Lean meats, fruits and vegetables are all low fat.
I definitely agree with you about natural foods. Processed foods are what is wrong with our health now.

[Chainsaw13]

Processed foods are what is wrong with our health now.

BINGO! We have a winner! :D

[/rant]
Reading Michael Pollan's books have really opened my eyes to how our "food" is currently made. It's not by chefs or cooks, but by scientists who break down the raw product into so many different parts, only to use a formula to put it all back together to get a finished product. I'm sorry, but that's not food.
[/rant]

[mfarre03]

[QUOTE=Chainsaw13;1276535]BINGO! We have a winner! :D

But they all taste ohhhh soo good!!!

[shilala]

I wouldn't call it garbage or ****, just not what is perscribed for the Atkins diet. But that's my question. If I only do it for two weeks and then go back to my low portioning/lower fat content diet, will it reverse the effects of the two weeks on the Atkins?
Andy, I think you'd just get lots of extra fat from the meats that will get stored as fat because your body is running on the carbs you take in.
Meaning you'd put on mass and gain weight.
At least that's how I understand it.
You have to eliminate carbs, or severely restrict them for your body to start using your fat stores, then you can run on that for a long time.
That's a wildly pared down explanation of what Atkins does.

[shilala]

Processed foods are what is wrong with our health now.
Amen.
Problem is, there's no Mom's at home who have all day to prepare meals from scratch, using stuff we've grown and picked/slaughtered at home.
So in comes processed regurgitated snot to care for the masses, and save the day, ya know?
We get run so ragged that lots of times we get backed into the corner and get forced to eat sh1t or starve.
Ever see any fat Amish kids? They're the antipathy of our society, and they eat and do as we should. They have the extra hands and time to do it, we don't. It's just how we live.
I suppose we could go to good food with good ingredients if we gave up lots of other things we do, but we're tv trained.
It's a tough situation, yo?

[ashtonlady]

Weekend is starting out ok, not eating so great, but walking more. We shall see what happends on Wednesday.

[kgoings]

I didnt eat great last night, but I didnt eat terrible. I have 4 graduation parties to goto this weekend...gonna be tough.

Today was the first day of 'double workouts' in insanity. Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs... wow. And then I went on a 5 mile walk with my wife. Trying to do some more activity besides the insanity workouts.

[goalie204]

Amen.
Problem is, there's no Mom's at home who have all day to prepare meals from scratch, using stuff we've grown and picked/slaughtered at home.
So in comes processed regurgitated snot to care for the masses, and save the day, ya know?
We get run so ragged that lots of times we get backed into the corner and get forced to eat sh1t or starve.
Ever see any fat Amish kids? They're the antipathy of our society, and they eat and do as we should. They have the extra hands and time to do it, we don't. It's just how we live.
I suppose we could go to good food with good ingredients if we gave up lots of other things we do, but we're tv trained.
It's a tough situation, yo?


It is, but there are plenty of good choices that aren't processed and full of crap. Problem is, eating a lot of protein and fats is expensive. I'm lucky i can afford it.

[shilala]

204.2 today. I think pound 204 has been the longest pound ever.
I do expect the 190's to come real quick now that the weather has turned and my muscles are working right again.

[Starscream]

I didnt eat great last night, but I didnt eat terrible. I have 4 graduation parties to goto this weekend...gonna be tough.

Today was the first day of 'double workouts' in insanity. Pure Cardio and Cardio Abs... wow. And then I went on a 5 mile walk with my wife. Trying to do some more activity besides the insanity workouts.

I'm in the same boat this week, Kirk. My brother is in town for the week before he gets shipped to Afghanistan. I plan on doing some heavy drinking this week at some point. I've kept my weight stable by cutting back on the alcohol as of late, but this weekend may be all out for at least a day or two.

[Chainsaw13]

Keep up the good work everyone. I'm using the heck out of the treadmill at the hotel. Did a 5k yesterday in 40:32. Ran over a full mile of it. Felt good. Starting to get close to going down another belt notch. Blowing it a bit today though. Needed a taste of home and hit up the Hooters for some wings and rings. Should've stuck with the beef.
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[backwoods357]

I've been holding steady at 214 since I started the new job, I weighed myself after dinner tonight and I've lost five pounds this week (209). I also had my first cigar on an empty stomach vomit on Friday. I went to an event at the local b&m and didn't have time to eat first, I think thats the last time I'll make that mistake.

[Starscream]

What'd you smoke, Jorgen? Must've been something really potent.

[Chainsaw13]

Nice job on the weight loss Jorgen. Sorry to hear you got sick from the cigar.

[jonumberone]

GM Guys! :)

Sorry I haven't checked in for a week, but life has been crazy.
Wasn't someone supposed to PM me? ;)

I had my weigh in Sunday, down a pound. (271.7)
Not bad considering Saturday I gorged myself at my first BBQ of the season.
I cooked my first whole pig and managed to throw my back out lugging it around, so I've been inactive ever since.
Going to be really picky about what I eat this week in an attempt to make up for the inability to move.

[Starscream]

GM Guys! :)

Sorry I haven't checked in for a week, but life has been crazy.
Wasn't someone supposed to PM me? ;)

I had my weigh in Sunday, down a pound. (271.7)
Not bad considering Saturday I gorged myself at my first BBQ of the season.
I cooked my first whole pig and managed to throw my back out lugging it around, so I've been inactive ever since.
Going to be really picky about what I eat this week in an attempt to make up for the inability to move.

A pound is good if you had a barbecue. I usually gain weight on those weeks.:)

[kgoings]

Tough weekend, had four graduation parties and then a memorial day party. Hopefully I dont break the scale tomorrow!

[Starscream]

Good luck, Kirk:tu

[shilala]

Good Luck, Kirk. :tu
Just keep hangin', Dom.

I have no idea where I'm at. Probably around 204. Yesterday was family day/picnic and I eat a lot there. It's picking, though. When dinner came, I didn't even eat half of it.
Today I had my customary bowl of cereal. For dinner I had a couple corn dogs, some rice and half an energy drink (so my drugs don't put me to sleep).
I'm gonna go back outside and sweat for awhile. :tu

Oh, if any of you guys didn't see my best buddy Scott's progress, check it out (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1279736&postcount=60).
He and I got skinny together the first time, then I packed a bunch back on. He just kept losing. Now he's buffed out and I'm still a chunk.
I'll catch him before too long. :tu

[Starscream]

Back up to 242 today. I just can't shake this number right now...

[goalie204]

I am also stuck at a number, not sure if its a mini plateau or what, but it's pissing me off because the whole thing with what im doing is that it's supposed to burn your fat stores for energy, and it's not! and i got lots of fat stores!

[kgoings]

189 today, not bad considering my weekend and memorial day. I didnt think I would lose weight at all this week.

5/03 205
5/11 196.2
5/18 193
5/25 190.8
6/1 189

[Starscream]

Hang in there, Myles and stick with it. It'll happen.:)


Keep up the hard work and dedication, Kirk:tu

[Chainsaw13]

3 more days until I get home and can weigh myself in. I'm pretty sure I've lost a bit while here in Argentina. The new pants I bought two months ago are already getting loose.

[shilala]

206 today. A result of not pooping for a week and the 20 bottles of water I drank working in the sun yesterday.

[Starscream]

I'll come out and be honest. I've pretty much taken the week off and it's shown. Up to 245 today. I have a plan to start a complete overhaul starting Saturday. Why Saturday? Because I'm going to party on Friday. Clean and fresh start/overhaul on Saturday.

[Chainsaw13]

A whole week Scott? I can't fathom the thought. I guess we're on opposite ends of the bell curve.

[shilala]

A whole week Scott? I can't fathom the thought. I guess we're on opposite ends of the bell curve.
Yeah. I don't eat nothin but maybe a bowl of cereal, a sammich or light dinner, and maybe a poptart a day, so it doesn't add up to much.
It's from my meds. I gotta eat some kind of stuff I mix up, but I keep forgetting.

[goalie204]

I am happy. Down to a weight i haven't seen in a long time. Lost 16.5 lbs so far on this thing i'm doing, and it's been about 6 weeks now. It's tough to be losing at a rate which i consider slow, because of how rapidly it came off last time (10-12 years ago) - but in reality, for health reasons, it's not slow - 2.75 lbs a week is normal - good :D

[shilala]

It sure seems like it goes on a lot faster than it comes off, doesn't it, Myles? :D
Good work, my man!!! :tu

I'm at 205 today. Been working my ass off on our new deck, trying to eat more to match what I'm doing. So far so good.

[Starscream]

Keep it up, Myles.

How much longer do you have on the deck, Scott?

[shilala]

Keep it up, Myles.

How much longer do you have on the deck, Scott?
About two weeks I'm thinking, Andy.
So far I have 3 days in plans and this is day 4 on digging, backfilling, and cleaning up.
The sidewalk will take 2 or 3 days, building the deck, at least a week to ten days. Lisa's Dad is helping me with that.
Once the sidewalk is poured, I'm stopping so I can get my garden in. It'll be the little strip along the house by the new sidewalk. Next year I'll get a real garden in, but this will have to suffice for now.
Once I get the deck done, I'll get back to work and finish my shop. Then I gotta build a shed somewhere along the line. Come Fall I can rest. :D

Today I'm sore as ****. All I did so far was move some dirt. I'm gonna get out there and move a bit more just to stay loose. My help took the day off, so I'm gonna take it easy, too. :D
The good thing is that I'm...
A.) Getting back in shape.
B.) Losing weight.
:D

[Chainsaw13]

Finally made it home from my South American odyssey. Yesterday was a bad day for me. Woke up with severe indigestion from something I ate on Thursday. I'm going to talk to my doctor when I see him Tuesday about possible gall bladder issues. It got so bad, I didn't eat hardly anything yesterday, just a small roll on the plane and sipped some pop/water. It finally passed sometime during the middle of the night, but boy did it make for a fun plane ride. I had a bit of the breakfast they served, half a banana and a few bites of a egg/cheese sandwich. Finally eating a bit now that I'm home.

The good news, down to 234. I'm sure a couple lbs were from yesterday and I'll probably put them back on, but i'm still going in the right direction.

[goalie204]

:D Scott - Yep!

[jonumberone]

Good for you Scott! :tu
Welcome home Bob, Heartburn is awful.

I had my weigh in today 268.6
Down three pounds in one week in which I was immobile until Thursday evening :sh
I guess I couldn't get to the fridge :D
I re-injured my back yesterday at a herf and will be laid up for hopefully today only.
Weather has been nice and I really want to get out and walk a bit!

[Scottw]

lost 135lbs in total since september 09, want to lose another 70.

I just saw this, what an amazing accomplishment Ferdie!!

[Starscream]

About two weeks I'm thinking, Andy.
So far I have 3 days in plans and this is day 4 on digging, backfilling, and cleaning up.
The sidewalk will take 2 or 3 days, building the deck, at least a week to ten days. Lisa's Dad is helping me with that.
Once the sidewalk is poured, I'm stopping so I can get my garden in. It'll be the little strip along the house by the new sidewalk. Next year I'll get a real garden in, but this will have to suffice for now.
Once I get the deck done, I'll get back to work and finish my shop. Then I gotta build a shed somewhere along the line. Come Fall I can rest. :D

Today I'm sore as ****. All I did so far was move some dirt. I'm gonna get out there and move a bit more just to stay loose. My help took the day off, so I'm gonna take it easy, too. :D
The good thing is that I'm...
A.) Getting back in shape.
B.) Losing weight.
:D
It'll all be worth it when it's done.:tu

Finally made it home from my South American odyssey. Yesterday was a bad day for me. Woke up with severe indigestion from something I ate on Thursday. I'm going to talk to my doctor when I see him Tuesday about possible gall bladder issues. It got so bad, I didn't eat hardly anything yesterday, just a small roll on the plane and sipped some pop/water. It finally passed sometime during the middle of the night, but boy did it make for a fun plane ride. I had a bit of the breakfast they served, half a banana and a few bites of a egg/cheese sandwich. Finally eating a bit now that I'm home.

The good news, down to 234. I'm sure a couple lbs were from yesterday and I'll probably put them back on, but i'm still going in the right direction.

Update your sig, Bob.:tu

[goalie204]

Steak and eggs for breakfast :)

[Chainsaw13]

Steak and eggs for breakfast :)

So far just some greek yogurt and blueberries.

[goalie204]

Sounds good Bob, but it would sound better if you added some steak, and i duno...some eggs! :D

[Chainsaw13]

Lol. I'm still recovering from my stomach issues of last week. Just now getting my appetite back and able to each any real quantities of food. Eggs do sound good right now, especially poached with maybe a little hollandaise.

[goalie204]

nom nom :)

[pmwz]

i am back at 111kg. my main problem are my unhealthy eating habits. i bought a garmin forerunner to track my running and since the 25th may i ran 58.35 km.
i want to run 2X13 km/week + and add once a week a longer/faster run.
i also got a new personal best 6x225lbs at bench press a couple of weeks ago.

[Starscream]

This has not been a good week.
That is all.

[Chainsaw13]

This has not been a good week.
That is all.

Don't let it set you back Andy. Just refocus and put your sights on the prize.

Had my first 3 month checkup with the doc this morning. Good news all around. My blood sugar A1C went from a 9.6 to a 5.3, putting me in the normal range. I still need to keep doing what I'm doing, but it's working.

My cholesterol dropped from 200 to 153, with a big drop in the LDL's. Also had a drop in the HDL's which is about the only bad news. Guess I need to get more fish at the market.

Now I just need the motivation to clean up the basement so i can start working out down there.

[Starscream]

Don't let it set you back Andy. Just refocus and put your sights on the prize.

Had my first 3 month checkup with the doc this morning. Good news all around. My blood sugar A1C went from a 9.6 to a 5.3, putting me in the normal range. I still need to keep doing what I'm doing, but it's working.

My cholesterol dropped from 200 to 153, with a big drop in the LDL's. Also had a drop in the HDL's which is about the only bad news. Guess I need to get more fish at the market.

Now I just need the motivation to clean up the basement so i can start working out down there.

You can also buy fish oil pills too. If you put them in the freezer, they won't go down bad or give you fish breath.

[Da Klugs]

Last fall looked in the mirror and got motivated.

Since September have been doing push-ups. Started with 5 I think. Have worked my way up to 250 a day. 150 in the morning (100 then 50) and 100 at night.

It helped the way I felt and increased my suit size from 44L to 46L. Added some 12 pound hand weight sets to the mix.

Unfortunately, early April stood on the scale and saw 260 - nice muscular shoulders and this giant gut. Decided to start eating sensibly and doing some cardio.

Have a 25 year old Schwinn Airdyne in the basement. Started riding it again in April. Started at 10 minutes, am up to 30 minutes @4. For anyone who knows these things, its pretty "aerobic". 15 years ago used to ride it at 5-6, but such is life, or more specifically the desire to remain alive.

Lost 10 pretty quick. Then it started getting harder. Got to 230 a week or 2 ago and then started bouncing up and down. This was riding the bike every other/3 days. So, started riding 5 days a week and moving from 1500 to around 1200 calories a day - weekdays, I eat what I want when we are at the shack which means +4 lbs every weeekend that takes a few days back to get off.

The reduced calories and upping the cardio to 30 minutes seems to have made a difference. Hit 226 this morning. Exercise alone has never done it for me... you add muscle mass and tend to eat more absent paying attention to your calorie intake.

When I started my goal was 225. Figure I hit it tomorrow so adjusting to 215 as the new goal.

[Chainsaw13]

That's awesome Dave. Keep up the good work. I"m looking to start adding some weight training into my regime now as I'm noticing the muscle mass I used to have and thought was still under all that fat isn't actually there. :D

[Da Klugs]

That's awesome Dave. Keep up the good work. I"m looking to start adding some weight training into my regime now as I'm noticing the muscle mass I used to have and thought was still under all that fat isn't actually there. :D

I just want to get rid of the "jiggling parts". :D

[Starscream]

I just want to get rid of the "jiggling parts". :D

Don't we all, Dave.

Gained 3 pounds this week. I'm up to 245. As I said in an earlier post, this week is refocus week. We'll see how long that lasts.:sl

[jonumberone]

Good for you Dave!
Stories like yours make me believe I can do it too!

Andy, keep the faith brother!
I hit a new low this week and was reluctant to share, but now 2 days later I'm back to doing what I need to, and thats the important part.

On Monday, despite breaking the 270 mark for the first time in God knows how many years, the ice cream truck caught my eye.
I broke down and bought a vanilla cone from him.
The real sad part is I tailed him in my car for about 3 miles before he stopped and I could get one.
After I licked my fingers clean I was racked with guilt.
What kind of maniac stalks an ice cream truck?

[Starscream]

Last fall looked in the mirror and got motivated.

Since September have been doing push-ups. Started with 5 I think. Have worked my way up to 250 a day. 150 in the morning (100 then 50) and 100 at night.

It helped the way I felt and increased my suit size from 44L to 46L. Added some 12 pound hand weight sets to the mix.

Unfortunately, early April stood on the scale and saw 260 - nice muscular shoulders and this giant gut. Decided to start eating sensibly and doing some cardio.

Have a 25 year old Schwinn Airdyne in the basement. Started riding it again in April. Started at 10 minutes, am up to 30 minutes @4. For anyone who knows these things, its pretty "aerobic". 15 years ago used to ride it at 5-6, but such is life, or more specifically the desire to remain alive.

Lost 10 pretty quick. Then it started getting harder. Got to 230 a week or 2 ago and then started bouncing up and down. This was riding the bike every other/3 days. So, started riding 5 days a week and moving from 1500 to around 1200 calories a day - weekdays, I eat what I want when we are at the shack which means +4 lbs every weeekend that takes a few days back to get off.

The reduced calories and upping the cardio to 30 minutes seems to have made a difference. Hit 226 this morning. Exercise alone has never done it for me... you add muscle mass and tend to eat more absent paying attention to your calorie intake.

When I started my goal was 225. Figure I hit it tomorrow so adjusting to 215 as the new goal.

Keep it up, brother! This is what I like to hear in this thread. Success stories that motivate a lot of us in here.

[Chainsaw13]

On Monday, despite breaking the 270 mark for the first time in God knows how many years, the ice cream truck caught my eye.
I broke down and bought a vanilla cone from him.
The real sad part is I tailed him in my car for about 3 miles before he stopped and I could get one.
After I licked my fingers clean I was racked with guilt.
What kind of maniac stalks an ice cream truck?

Don't fret too much Dom, we all give in at times. While in Argentina the last few weeks, I had pizza, ice cream and these caramel filled cookies they make down there. It's hard to go cold turkey on everything, so little indulgences on occassion aren't a bad thing. They can actually help you keep on the right track. The key is to only have them rarely.

[Chainsaw13]

Unofficially 231.4 this morning. Now i'm thinking of what i need to change in my routine to get rid of the "giggly parts". :D

[shilala]

203.6 this morning.
I've been working my ass off and not eating much at all.
I was feeling great up till yesterday and my muscles all stuck. We had chicken the night before, which I thought was low in potassium. Turns out it's very high, so that's what has me so f'd up.
I was only useful in spurts yesterday and I shut down work today in order to rest and get right. Actually I think Lisa and Kenny (my buddy who's working with me) colluded to get me to not work today. They know I'm too stubborn to stop, even if it's killing me. :D

[Tripple 7's]

I'm in! At the age of 45 I found myself realizing I need an overhaul! I use an app on my DROID to make myself
accountable and it works great! 3 weeks in I even keep track of my water. I drink more water and less soda, I don't do chips, I eat lots of fresh fruit and veggies and get my protein mostly from
Bocca burgers or Morning Star products that are non meat. I weigh in at my docs next week and
I'll post my progress. Hang in there, don't give up and allow yourself to make mistakes or have a day off. When it comes to exercise I have a treadmill and my wife and I are getting back into
Geocaching. www.geocaching.com for all the details. It's a great activity that is sure to keep you
Motivated! Your not alone. I'm in this for the long haul.

[mfarre03]

Good job men, you guys have come a long way!! I started at 412 and now I'm at 366, still need to lose a ton more but a good start!

[Chainsaw13]

Good job Scott, Rich and Mike.

Rich, how are the Boca and Morningstar products?

[shilala]

My sister-in-law is vegan and makes home-made veggie burgers and mushroom burgers. The mushroom burgers she makes are awesome. I won't eat them though, just on principle alone.
They always get cooked when there's real burgers, dogs and brats. So I make a burger-brat-dog or a burger dog. I can never eat more than half of my mosnster sammich, but I dig the normalcy. :D

[Chainsaw13]

Scott, see if she'll share the mushroom burger recipe. I"m not looking to go vegan/vegetarian, but i'm looking to incorporate more dishes into my diet.

[shilala]

I'll ask Lisa if she already got it from Kathy. I bet she did, cause she loves them.
Edit:
The second kind of burgers are just Boca burgers. Everyone likes them except me. They gross me out, I can't take the consistancy.
Anyways, I texted Lisa and she has the mushroom burger recipe. I'll post it asap. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

One reward I've been thinking about for when i reach my goal is to go sky diving. I've always wanted to go and will look to do the accelerated free fall class if I can. I know for a tandem jump, you need to be under 230.

[shilala]

That's an awesome reward, Bob. I wanted to go for years and never got around to it. Now I'm not sure I could take it, I'd likely get hurt. ;)

[Tripple 7's]

Good job Scott, Rich and Mike.

Rich, how are the Boca and Morningstar products?

For those of you that haven't tried them Boca burgers and Morning Star products
are great. I had a basil pizza burger ( only 120 calories and 6 grams of fat ) tonight on multigrain bread. The burger tasted like a pizza burger would and was very satisfying. A Romaine lettuce salad with cucumber accompanied my burger and I washed it down with a cold bottle of water. The end result was a full and happy tummy. :tu

[goalie204]

Scott, i hope you aren't starving yourself! Your body needs to fuel to run, and also to burn that fat. Although since you only poop once a year i guess i can understand LOL jk brother.

For me, another new low today, i guess every lower one from now on will be lol

[shilala]

Scott, i hope you aren't starving yourself! Your body needs to fuel to run, and also to burn that fat. Although since you only poop once a year i guess i can understand LOL jk brother.

For me, another new low today, i guess every lower one from now on will be lol
I absolutely have to eat, Myles. Fasting just makes my neural condition worse. I found a diet page that's basically what I have to do. It's right here. (http://hkpp.org/general/hyperkpp_diet.html)
I don't have HKPP or Paramyatonia Congenita like that diet is targeted to, I have Potassium Aggravated Myotonia (it has lots more names, as well). It's right in the same ballpark, it's from a defect in the same gene. My symptoms are just a bit different and accompanied by a lot more pain. The trade-off is that I get to live a long, happy life, even if it's full of doctors and pills. :tu

[shilala]

I realized yesterday that I lost 20 pounds from March 8th (our honeymoon) to June 8th. So that's 3 months. All I did is focused on my water, avoid high potassium cause I have to, and made my meals smaller. I can even eat between meals if I get hungry. Portions are the key, and praying away the compulsion to overeat is another big part.

[shilala]

One last thing...
Here's the Mushroom Burger Recipe (http://americanfood.about.com/od/vegetarian/r/Mushroom_Burger.htm).

Mushroom Veggie Burger Recipe
Photo © John Mitzewich
This mushroom burger recipe is adapted from "Lisa's Mushroom Burger" from weheartfood.com (http://weheartfood.com/), and to call it a veggie burger doesn't do it justice. Veggie burger recipes tend to be bland and boring, but this meaty mushroom burger is anything but.

Makes 4 Large or 6 Smaller Mushroom Veggie Burgers

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 lb mushrooms, roughly chopped (combination of crimini, shiitake, and Portobello)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
6 cloves minced garlic
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, or 1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Preparation:
Heat 1 tbsp oil in large saucepan. Saute the mushrooms, onions and garlic over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid boils off, and the mushrooms begin to saute.

In large bowl, add mushroom mixture to oats, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Allow to sit for 15 minutes to develop the flavors. Shape into patties. Heat 2 tbsp oil in large non-stick skillet, over medium heat. Fry patties, cooking about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Serve with your favorite burger toppings.

[Chainsaw13]

Thanks for the recipe Scott. I know what I'm making this weekend. Do you know if they hold up well on the grill? Also congrats on the weightloss. I'm in the same boat as you. I've lost 35lbs in 3 months since I was first diagnosed.

[goalie204]

yum, mushrooms!

[shilala]

They hold up great on the grill, Bob. That's where they always cook them. They're delicious, too. I can't eat them because they're slap full of potassium, plus I'd rather have real food, but if that was all there was for dinner I'd be perfectly happy.

[Chainsaw13]

Official weigh-in today. 229.8. I can't believe it's coming off this fast. I almost feel like I should eat more to slow it down.

[shilala]

Well done, my brother!!! :tu
Don't eat more to slow it down, it'll slow down when it's ready.

[Chainsaw13]

Thanks Scott. I'm going to keep the status quo.

Anyone hear from Andy lately?
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[goalie204]

Way to go Bob.

Eating more may not slow you down, unless you eat **** like pastries and sugar.

Often on "diets" the thing people do is restrict calories, and bodies don't like that, they hang on to it more!

[goalie204]

just watched that movie Fat Head - thanks to whoever recommended it. MOre proof that carbs are bad and the USDA is full of sh1t :)

[Chainsaw13]

just watched that movie Fat Head - thanks to whoever recommended it. MOre proof that carbs are bad and the USDA is full of sh1t :)

That would've been me. Yep, it's a interesting flick, debunks a lot of commonly held thoughts about food/nutrition.

[goalie204]

Thanks Bob! :)

[Chainsaw13]

Bought a set of Bowflex adjustable dumbbells yesterday. Now to clean up the basement and setup the TV/DVD so I can start the P90 program (precurser to P90x). I can tell I've lost some muscle mass with the weight loss. All the walking's built up the leg muscles a bit, got some definition in the thighs but losing it up top in the arms/chest. The work schedule will make it tough to do the full 90 days in a row, but I'll give it my best shot. Would be nice to have it complete by my birthday at the end of September.

Went out yesterday and bought basically a new wardrobe. Replaced all my fat pants and bought a bunch of new ones for work. All the old stuff is either being pitched or donated. Was kinda cathartic clearing it all out. I figure by getting rid of it all, it lessens the chance of me going back to that size. Only downside is this could be temporary too as I plan to lose more. I could be doing this all over again in 3 months. I"m good with that though.

[hotreds]

Tomorrow I start the Medifast diet. Would like to lose 90 lbs. I think I finally realized I need an idiot proof diet that tells you and gives you what to eat, basically no choices except for one lean and green meal a day.I'll try really hard to stick with it until the SH, when I know I'm gonna ease up a bit to enjoy the wonderful eats there. But, I'll still hafta be careful and not over do it. Hopefully I'll have dropped a fair amount of weight by then! Reading the stories here has been very inspirational, hopefully I will one day be able to add to that portfolio!

[goalie204]

Bob, in that movie, they talk about a lot of oil being not good for you.

Things that aren't natural, like when you mash up corn, you dont get oil, so how the heck do we get Corn Oil?

I need to look into this and figure out what oils are bad, corn? Canola? And if Olive oil really is good.

Biggest thing i've learned is that the conventional ideas we have about whats good and not good for us are total B.S. - that's why ive really got to figure out this oil thing asap!

[Chainsaw13]

Anything in large quantities won't be good for you, including oils. I still don't know if I subscribe to the belief that having oils/fats in your diet makes you fat. Seems that as people have gone to low fat, high carb/sugar diets, the obesity rate has jumped.

I'd be interested to hear what you find Myles. As for me, I pretty much use olive oil exclusively, with some canola oil at times.

[Kreth]

Joining in. I'm on the Wii Fit Plus and work-your-ass-off-in-a-yogurt-plant program. I'm trying to eat healthier (free yogurt helps) and drink plenty of water. So far I'm down 4 lbs in 6 days.
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[goalie204]

Well, i actually e-mailed the Drs. Eades, so we'll see if i get a reply. The belief that fat makes you fat is unfounded, and proven time and time again to be untrue. Fat satiates us, and makes us non hungry, and also helps our body burn existing fat (assuming one doesnt eat it in ridiculous quantities)

You are right - low fat automatically means higher carbs, and the fatty rate has most definitely increased, and they are directly related.

Notice that A.D.D didn't used to exist back when people fed their kids real butter, and real milk, instead of this modern day experimentation stuff? Anyway i can't prove that, but the writing is on the wall.

If i find anything i'll let ya know !

[jonumberone]

GM Guys :D
Going to check out that Documentary tonight.
Had my weigh in 269.6
Up a pound from last week, but not sweating it.
Had a feeling Last weeks # was off due to being dehydrated or the like!

Continued success Bob, glad to see your not to far from your goal! :tu

[shilala]

Welcome Hugh and Jeff!!! :tu

Hugh, don't sweat the "great stuff at Shack" thing. I've found that my stomach just can't hold as much, period. Even when I eat what I now consider a lot, or way overdone, it really isn't. I just simply can't eat near as much as I used to, even if I try. They call that the stomach shrinking effect, I suppose that's as good a thing to call it as any.
I lost 20 pounds in the last 3 months, starting at 223. You're bigger than me, and from watching this thread it seems that bigger guys lose lots of weight really fast at first, then taper when they get closer to what might be their "natural weight".
As long as you're headed in a positive direction and continue working at it, I really don't think it matters how quick it comes off. Just keep hanging in there!!! :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Nice work Jeff. Keep it going. Gotta love free yogurt. I eat that almost every weekday for breakfast, along with some fruit and maybe a english muffin with some creamcheese.

Anyone else watch "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution"? Great program if you ask me.

[goalie204]

Have never seen it

[Chainsaw13]

Welcome Hugh. Good luck with the weightloss goal. You've done the hardest part already, making the decision to get started. Not saying the rest will be easy, but stick with it and you'll get there in no time.

Scott's right about bigger guys taking it off faster at the beginning. Just don't get discouraged if you don't see big numbers ever week. There will be that period after about the first 3-4 weeks where the body says "Whoa, what's going on here?" and you won't lose much or possibly go up. It's your bodies defense mechanism to the change. It's been so used to carrying the extra weight and caloric intake for so long. Just get through that hump and you'll be on your way.

[goalie204]

Bob is right. The body doesn't like to change! We have to fight to make it, and show it whos boss! Btw, welcome to the club Hugh

[Chainsaw13]

Can't decide between eggplant lasagna or the mushroom burgers for dinner tonight. Plus I want to get a nice walk in before hand. Looks like I could be eating a late dinner.

[goalie204]

i love eggplant lasagna, the way i make it I basically layer eggplant with ground beef or chicken and lots of tomato sauce and cheese and bake it, nom nom nom

[Chainsaw13]

That's kinda my plan, just need to put it all together. I hope I have enough sauce.

[Commander Quan]

I've been reading The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson. The book looks at nutrition from the viewpoint that people did not evolve to eat grains, how how a diet high in grains and processed foods wreck havoc on out blood sugar, and that is what causes huge huge appetites and crashes from increased insulin in the blood. The author recommends consuming between 50-100 grams of carbohydrates from fruit and vegetables for fat loss, and 100-150 for maintaining body weight.

I've been following these guidelines pretty closely and have seen some pretty impressive results in the last 2 weeks.

[Chainsaw13]

I'll have to look at the library for that book Derrick. Myself, I"m taking in about 100-120 grams per day and losing weight. I just made the mushroom burger Scott posted a couple of days ago. Modified the recipe a bit to lower the carb level, turned out pretty good. I don't think I needed both eggs though. Still a very wet mix, but I can fix it for next time.

[Commander Quan]

he's got a blog too. MarksDailyApple.com If you sign up for the newsletter you get a free .pdf cookbook which seams like it's got a lot of good stuff in it.

[Kreth]

Nice work Jeff. Keep it going. Gotta love free yogurt. I eat that almost every weekday for breakfast, along with some fruit and maybe a english muffin with some creamcheese.

I work nights, so my routine's a little backwards. When I get home in the morning, I hit the Wii Fit for about a half-hour, then have a cup of yogurt for dinner before I crash for the day. My "breakfast" is dinner, and I've been scaling back my portions.
I've found that I have to eat something at work or my weight will actually go up, so I make sure to bring something like a Clif Bar to snack on during my lunch break. I also bring a couple of Gatorade bottles of ice water to reduce the temptation to grab a soda from the vending machine.
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[ashtonlady]

Ok, I am still here. Not doing so well, gained back the 2 lbs I lost. But I am keep my promise to eat breakfast when I get up. :) I also got my bike out and have ridden 3 out of 4 days. I found Runkeeper, so far I really like it.

[Chainsaw13]

Runkeeper is a great app. It's what I use too. Very simple to use and I like how it runs in the background so you can use other apps, change music, etc.

Don't get discouraged Laura. Just keep with the exercise and watch what you eat. In no time you'll start seeing it drop off.

[Kreth]

Another 3.3 lbs according to Wii Fit Plus. I worked last night in a department with me and another guy watching 6 machines. They weren't behaving, so I was on the run all night. Just finished my workout, time for a shower, yogurt, and bed.
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[Starscream]

Good to see more and more people in here.:tu
After a dissapointing last week, it looks like this week I'm back down to anyone wanna take a wild guess?







242


The first three days this week, I ate poorly but as the week advanced I slowly started eating better. I've been sick with the crud all weekend, so I pretty much laid up and watched movies. No exercise, but plenty of rest.

[Chainsaw13]

Nice job Jeff and Andy. Hope you feel better soon Andy.

[Starscream]

Thanks, Bob.:tu

[shilala]

Still at 203.6. I started taking laxatives yesterday so I can hopefully poop someday soon. That should bring me down to around 175. :tu

[Sean9689]

In a little over a year, I've managed to drop 70lbs (290 to 220) while losing 14% body fat (34% to 20%). Eating about 2000 cals per day (with one cheat day per week), working out 7 days a week (5 days of cardio, 2 days of core/strength).

After I reached my goal of 220 in March 2011, I started eating 3000 cals (or so) per day and working out 5 days per week (3 with personal trainer for strength and 2 days of cardio). I've managed to gain 3lbs and I've lost 1.4% body fat in 3 months. Also took some measurements in May and will remeasure in July to see how I'm progressing as well.

Hoping to stay around 220(ish) while dropping off some more body fat and gaining muscle over the next year or so, but no real specific goals other then to maintain and enjoy my new look! :D

[Starscream]

Awesome, Sean.:tu Keep up the good work, brother!

[Chainsaw13]

Awesome Sean. I'm hoping to do the same thing as well. Unofficial weigh-in this morning of 227.6. I only had ~1300 calories yesterday, although I ate a lot. Mostly veggies though, so lots of volume just not that many calories.

[Commander Quan]

We only had 1 egg left in the carton this morning, so instead of the usual bacon & eggs with spinach and mushrooms I ate the rest of last nights chicken stir fry. :td I'm in a bad mood I want my bacon.

[ashtonlady]

SHake for breakfast, Road 2 miles on my bike, and then hydrated and had a banana. Lunch will be something off the taco time fit menu. I dont know what dinner will be yet, besides salad.

[Kreth]

In a little over a year, I've managed to drop 70lbs (290 to 220) while losing 14% body fat (34% to 20%). Eating about 2000 cals per day (with one cheat day per week), working out 7 days a week (5 days of cardio, 2 days of core/strength).
I've been doing mostly cardio (with some yoga for warm-up/cool-down), but I've been thinking of throwing some strength into the mix. Did you do two days in a row of strength, or did you space them out?
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[jonumberone]

Nice job Andy and Sean :tu
Laura glad to see your back on the horse or in your case the bike :D

Watching Fat head now.
Thanks for the recommendation Bob!

[Da Klugs]

In a little over a year, I've managed to drop 70lbs (290 to 220) while losing 14% body fat (34% to 20%). Eating about 2000 cals per day (with one cheat day per week), working out 7 days a week (5 days of cardio, 2 days of core/strength).

After I reached my goal of 220 in March 2011, I started eating 3000 cals (or so) per day and working out 5 days per week (3 with personal trainer for strength and 2 days of cardio). I've managed to gain 3lbs and I've lost 1.4% body fat in 3 months. Also took some measurements in May and will remeasure in July to see how I'm progressing as well.

Hoping to stay around 220(ish) while dropping off some more body fat and gaining muscle over the next year or so, but no real specific goals other then to maintain and enjoy my new look! :D

Congrats!!! 290? :su My high point was 260 mid April. 224 this morning. Old guys need to do less calories so have been on a 1000-1500 calorie regimin for the past couple with massive cheating on the weekends. Goal was 225 adjusted to 215 now. Hope to be there before the 4th, cuz it'll be ugly on the 5th or 6th. :)

Put the "fat Dave" clothes away about a month ago. Getting to the point where I may need to buy some "skinny Dave" ones pretty soon.

[Chainsaw13]

Put the "fat Dave" clothes away about a month ago. Getting to the point where I may need to buy some "skinny Dave" ones pretty soon.

:tu

[jonumberone]

Just finished Fat Head.
I feel as though I just created a lot more reading for myself.
And I think I'm more confused now about what is the right course of action.

[ashtonlady]

I watched Fat Head and figured out what I always knew. THings are good in moderation. We are eating more carbs because they are easy. Does this make sense?

[Starscream]

Congrats!!! 290? :su My high point was 260 mid April. 224 this morning. Old guys need to do less calories so have been on a 1000-1500 calorie regimin for the past couple with massive cheating on the weekends. Goal was 225 adjusted to 215 now. Hope to be there before the 4th, cuz it'll be ugly on the 5th or 6th. :)

Put the "fat Dave" clothes away about a month ago. Getting to the point where I may need to buy some "skinny Dave" ones pretty soon.

Keep it up, Dave!:tu:wnr

BTW, I liked your daily push-up idea.

[Kreth]

Ouch! According to the Wii, I gained 3.7 lbs on my night off. Is this the bounceback effect I've read about? We did have a meat-lovers pizza for dinner last night, but I only ate two slices (down from my usual 4).
Just out of curiosity, I redid the body test after my 30 min workout, and apparently lost a pound. :confused:
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[hotreds]

Bravo, Dave! I hope to be under 300 by the SH! And at my goal by the next one! But, as has been said- losing weight is the easy part- keeping it off is the real challenge!

Jeff- there are SO MANY variables in daily weighing- you need to weigh once a week wearing the same amount of clothing to get a good comparison. Your pizza was likely salty- so much of that weight gain was likely water weight. So, no worries, my friend.

Day three on Medifast for me. So far, so good. Looking forward to my Friday weigh-in. Was at Red Robin yesterday and was a good boy- just a grilled chicken salad with low cal dressing in very small amounts, and forwent the croutons. Can't say I'm not hungry, but so be it!

[Da Klugs]

Ouch! According to the Wii, I gained 3.7 lbs on my night off. Is this the bounceback effect I've read about? We did have a meat-lovers pizza for dinner last night, but I only ate two slices (down from my usual 4).
Just out of curiosity, I redid the body test after my 30 min workout, and apparently lost a pound. :confused:
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Daily weigh ins can be depressing. Sometimes they dont reflect the effort we put in.

I do it but tend to use it as motivation before a workout. (Pre workout weigh ins help push the cardio a bit for me). Typically, I lose 1.5-2 lbs in my hour long routine. Of course much of it it gets gained back by drinking a bunch of water after wards.

Weighed the same 224 this morning as yesterday, after hitting it hard last night and consuming about 900 calories yesterday. The body is a fickle thing. Smoked 3 cigars yesterday - maybe nicotine helops retain water, who knows.

Figure if I stick with it, sometime late next week or 2 should break the 220 barrier for the first time. We are gaining muscle mass along with losing fat so ... in reality losing 35 pounds might be more like 50 pounds of fat ... netting 15 pounds of muscle out of the mix.

Feeling better about yourself is just as important as getting fitter, slimmer etc.

[shilala]

203.0 today. Won't be long till I hit the 190's. By Saturday, I'd think. The boss is away at work and I don't eat much at all when she's not home, mostly cause I'm lazy.
Tonight I'll probably have rice or noodles which will be my food for the day, aside from maybe a couple fun-size Butterfingers and a pop-tart.
Yesterday I had a subway. Half for lunch, half for dinner. Four cookies and a pop-tart, too. I worked hard all day throwing dirt, so it was a good weight losing day.

[Starscream]

Ouch! According to the Wii, I gained 3.7 lbs on my night off. Is this the bounceback effect I've read about? We did have a meat-lovers pizza for dinner last night, but I only ate two slices (down from my usual 4).
Just out of curiosity, I redid the body test after my 30 min workout, and apparently lost a pound. :confused:
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Don't worry too much about daily weigh-ins. Like others have mentioned already.
Bravo, Dave! I hope to be under 300 by the SH! And at my goal by the next one! But, as has been said- losing weight is the easy part- keeping it off is the real challenge!

Jeff- there are SO MANY variables in daily weighing- you need to weigh once a week wearing the same amount of clothing to get a good comparison. Your pizza was likely salty- so much of that weight gain was likely water weight. So, no worries, my friend.

Day three on Medifast for me. So far, so good. Looking forward to my Friday weigh-in. Was at Red Robin yesterday and was a good boy- just a grilled chicken salad with low cal dressing in very small amounts, and forwent the croutons. Can't say I'm not hungry, but so be it!

Stick with it, Hugh. You got this!:tu










After all the hype in here, I finally watched Fathead. It had it's good moments, and it's ok moments, but overall I would agree with him.