Losing Weight with Starscream

[goalie204]

fckkkk pulled my back out yesterday, it hurts so bad. And being that im on the road for work its not going to be able to recover properly till i get home, cuz lugging the suitcases around is part of the job. I would use it as an excuse why i cant exercise, but i don't do anything yet anyway lol

[forgop]

Went to a cookout last night. It was torture skipping out on the desserts that were out there. It would have been nothing at all for me to have eaten a cupcake or two, 3-4 cookies, and a piece of apple pie that was there, but I stood firm and only ate 2 burgers w/ mayo and a couple pieces of broccoli (note to self-it's MUCH better cooked with butter and cheese).

[Chainsaw13]

I did pretty well out at my friends lake cottage. Just got back and jumped on the scale, 222.6. Don't know how that happened, although I did get a 2.5mil walk/run in this morning. I"m guessing all the playing in the water burned a few calories. Now back to the regime.

Congrats Scott on breaking the 200 barrier. Gotta be one of the greatest feelings.

[shilala]

Thanks, Bob. :)
I was down to 185 last year, but got mostly immobile because of my health and I ballooned to 223 again. I weighed 250 when I started.
I learned a LOT through that whole episode. The greatest thing was the change of mindset from "live to eat" to "eat to live". It's been very easy to get back on track.
Add to that that so many foods exasperate my neural sh1t, and eating has really gone from fun to pain in the ass. I have to look up everything I eat, and if I get too much potassium by mistake, I suffer immense body-wide pain 18 hours later. I suppose food is kinda my anabuse.
I see my doc in a couple weeks and I'll likely be set up with a dietician so I can develop a potassium-free crappy diet. That'll make not eating all that much easier. ;)

[goalie204]

on the road in ontario this week, just ate hotel breakfast and made the mistake of asking to see the packages AFTER i ate them, the "western omelette" and packaged sausages had 10-11 carbs in what i ate, so gotta be careful the rest of the day. Sticking to real breakfast from restaurants from now oN!

[guado]

So my first vacation since losing weight...also my first time drinking beer too! LOL

I ran the first day(well did my best for 30 minutes with the ridiculous amount of grades and such by the house) also that same day did some 1063 stairs to the bottom of a gorge. Legs were burning so bad i was sore for the rest of the trip. Did lots of walking but no real cardio after that. Didnt go crazy on eating bad but I definitely wasnt a good boy! LOL Never had more than 2 beers in a night either.

Now I'm scared to check the scale. My pants are still falling off of me pretty bad so I dont feel to bad.

[Kreth]

Gained a couple of lbs over the holiday. A post-workout weigh-in shows me back down below my Sunday weight. A few more days and I should crack 250 in the right direction.
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[guado]

only gained 1.5lb...man that makes me feel good! Had a 3 mile run at the gym today in 30 minutes...my personal best! Totally lifted my spirits.

I love this forum...cigars and exercise accountability! w000t

[shilala]

195.4 this morning. That leaves me about 10 pounds away from the 185 I was shooting for. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Unofficial weigh-in this morning had me at 221.0. Guess all that yard work yesterday burned some calories. 1 more lb and "I'm free-falling".

[Chainsaw13]

Day 5 of Power 90, cardio and abs. Even just after a few times, the routine is starting to get easier, so I"m increasing the pace a bit. Still behind the DVD, but catching up. Plus I made it through ~65 of the 100 different ab crunches. Shirt was soaked again when I finished up. It really does work up a good sweat.

Tomorrow should be a good day for weights, as my new utility bench arrives. Time to start sculpting the chest with different fly's and presses.

Halfway through the book I"m reading about overeating. Interesting facts from food industry insiders. Like how most processed food today is formulated to take on average ten chews to finish a bite, whereas 30+ years ago the average human took 25 chews to finish a bite of food. All of this in an effort to make you eat faster and eat more. Just another reason to shy away from processed foods and eat whole foods.

[guado]

weighed in this after noon after a meal and a workout(and plenty of water) and I came in at 211...a half pound lower than my previous low. I am so confused lol.

[Chainsaw13]

weighed in this after noon after a meal and a workout(and plenty of water) and I came in at 211...a half pound lower than my previous low. I am so confused lol.

Were you holding a bunch of helium filled balloons? :D

Just kidding. Could be the metabolism is running higher, converting what you eat into energy to fuel the fires at a quicker pace.

[Kreth]

Wow! Another on-the-run night at work, and I'm down to 251 this morning. I drank almost 2 qts of water on my breaks, and had fruit for lunch. :tu
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[Chainsaw13]

Nice job Jeff. Keep it up. Seems like good news all around lately. That's very motivating.

[shilala]

197.0 today. I haven't been taking time to eat, so I had spaghetti and cake last night at around midnight when I couldn't sleep. :D

[Starscream]

Looks like a lot of good news all around, especially Scott breaking the 200 barrier. Congrats to all! I did like a few others in here and gained some weight over the holiday. I'm back up to 243, but I'm not sure that's an accurate weight b/c of the long drive home the day before. 12 hour drives cause me to swell up a bit and retain water, so I'm not recording it this week. Vacation is officially over, so it's back on track 100% this week.

[Chainsaw13]

Got the new workout bench in today. Easy setup, maybe 30 minutes and part of that time was fumbling around for a decent wrench. Very sturdy bench, will help with the weigh training. Since I'm still technically starting out, I didn't push too much and only did a few extra sets after my normal program.

[Kreth]

Yes! 249.8 this morning! :wo
Now to maintain on my night off...
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[Chainsaw13]

Yes! 249.8 this morning! :wo
Now to maintain on my night off...
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Nice! :tu

[hotreds]

down 4 this week. I'm at my lowest weight since 2005 when I was 313.5. Hopefully by next week I'll be below that, and I've only really been keeping track since 2005, so God only knows what kinda record I'll set when I get below that. Below 300 will be a fantastic thing, right now goal is 250- might just make it by next annual physical in April. But, getting ahead of myself. Happy to be going onwards and downwards!

[shilala]

Congratulations, Hugh!!! :tu

[Starscream]

down 4 this week. I'm at my lowest weight since 2005 when I was 313.5. Hopefully by next week I'll be below that, and I've only really been keeping track since 2005, so God only knows what kinda record I'll set when I get below that. Below 300 will be a fantastic thing, right now goal is 250- might just make it by next annual physical in April. But, getting ahead of myself. Happy to be going onwards and downwards!

Good job, Hugh!

[Starscream]

I guess the drive home had some other disaster thrown upon me. I have had some serious lower back pain yesterday and today. Kinda worried about doing exercise right now. Guess I'll get in some WiiFit that is low impact.

Stretching: help or hurt right now?

[hotreds]

Sometimes rest is the best medecine. It really depends on how badly you're hurt, maybe rest up for three- five days. Don't want to aggravate an injury so you'll be down a month or more!

[Starscream]

Sometimes rest is the best medecine. It really depends on how badly you're hurt, maybe rest up for three- five days. Don't want to aggravate an injury so you'll be down a month or more!

I've pretty much done nothing the past two days, Hugh. It's started to subside a bit the past hour or two, but last night was hell trying to get some sleep.:td


I did a couple of leg lifts about two hours ago, cradling my knees in toward my chest. Pain started to subside a bit after that.

[forgop]

I was bad today. I'm at kings island and couldn't resist the blueberry ice cream. It's a tradition for whenever I'm here. Back to induction day 1 again. LOL

[forgop]

Is it possible that it's back spasms?

I'd recommend no impact activities and light stretching to keep things from tightening up. Might try a heating pad or ice pack and see how it responds to that.

[Kreth]

down 4 this week. I'm at my lowest weight since 2005 when I was 313.5. Hopefully by next week I'll be below that, and I've only really been keeping track since 2005, so God only knows what kinda record I'll set when I get below that. Below 300 will be a fantastic thing, right now goal is 250- might just make it by next annual physical in April. But, getting ahead of myself. Happy to be going onwards and downwards!
Congrats, Hugh! :tu
I guess the drive home had some other disaster thrown upon me. I have had some serious lower back pain yesterday and today. Kinda worried about doing exercise right now. Guess I'll get in some WiiFit that is low impact.

Stretching: help or hurt right now?
Some light yoga stretches like the sun salutation or spine extension might help. Instead of doing them on the board, just watch the demo and do them at your own pace. Standing knee might help too, if you have decent balance. I forget whether that one's under yoga or strength...
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[Starscream]

I might give 'em a try, Jeff.:tu

[guado]

I've pretty much done nothing the past two days, Hugh. It's started to subside a bit the past hour or two, but last night was hell trying to get some sleep.:td


I did a couple of leg lifts about two hours ago, cradling my knees in toward my chest. Pain started to subside a bit after that.

Do a search online for lower back stretches. When I had my back issues I was doing ALL the wrong stretches for long term help.

I feel your pain though. After my longest run a couple days ago I have seemed to develop plantar fasciitis. I need my excersize otherwise I feel like I am gonna slide backwards....sucks. I could barely walk the last couple days. Today it is SLIGHTLY better but still killing me. :sh

[Kreth]

I feel your pain though. After my longest run a couple days ago I have seemed to develop plantar fasciitis. I need my excersize otherwise I feel like I am gonna slide backwards....sucks. I could barely walk the last couple days. Today it is SLIGHTLY better but still killing me. :sh
I've read a few articles that blame modern running shoes for this and other injuries. All of the padding encourages running on the heels, which is very jarring.
Once I drop a bit more weight, I'd like to get back into running, and maybe biking. Years ago, I was running about 4 miles a day. Nothing like the feeling of finishing up a good run.
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[forgop]

Do a search online for lower back stretches. When I had my back issues I was doing ALL the wrong stretches for long term help.

I feel your pain though. After my longest run a couple days ago I have seemed to develop plantar fasciitis. I need my excersize otherwise I feel like I am gonna slide backwards....sucks. I could barely walk the last couple days. Today it is SLIGHTLY better but still killing me. :sh

Plantar fasciitis takes a long time to recover from. I battled a severe case for 3 years that I picked up walking on concrete floors of a factory all day long. I did physical therapy with stretching exercises, ultrasound, you name it. The most effective relief was a cortisone shot. I recommend seeing a GOOD doctor to do it. The first shots I had done was just some podiatrist down the road and it didn't even last 2 days. I bad a 2nd round from one of the doctors used by the colts and it worked for awhile. Pain was excruciating for the shots, but mine was so bad I was walking on the outside edges of my foot rather than my soles.

Stretching-sit on a chair and roll a tennis ball/baseball under your heel a couple of times a day for 10 minutes or so. You can do calf stretches that will also stretch the same area where you're getting pain. Fill some daisy cups with water and freeze and apply daily to reduce inflammation along with taking aleve. Avoid any activity other than walking as increased pressure will make it worse. LMK if you need any more advice.

This was a major ***** in my life and a big reason why it's necessary to diet today. I weighed 182 # and worked out a lot until I got plantar fasciitis. I laid around, felt sorry for myself, and turned to food to try to cope. I've just been on a roller coaster the past 5 years trying to take it back off.

[Kreth]

Gained a pound on my night off (rewarded myself with soda and beef jerky for cracking 250). I burned it right back off with an hour workout, so I'm down to 248.
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[goalie204]

after a week on the road im back down to my lowest, very happy about this. Interestingly on the road i ate a lot less than what i had been eating at home. Breakfast may have been bacon and eggs and for lunch id just snack on some turkey meat and cheese i kept in a portable cooler, then dinner meat and veg. I feel like i ate a lot less on the road anyway, but im not sure. INTERESTING. Started at 339 april 27th, down to 316.1 now, want to get to 300 by sept-oct

[shilala]

I guess the drive home had some other disaster thrown upon me. I have had some serious lower back pain yesterday and today. Kinda worried about doing exercise right now. Guess I'll get in some WiiFit that is low impact.

Stretching: help or hurt right now?
Andy, if your back is in spasm, heat usally helps. If you slipped something and it's caused inflammation, then the inflammation has caused spasm, ice and nsaids like motrin (I use 4x200mg 4 x's a day) will take out the swelling.
My personal opinion from my personal experience is that if I lay down and let the problem simmer, I'll have a major problem in no time. It just snowballs and gets so tight it makes you sick to the stomach.

If it's spam, the heating pad should iron that out in a day. If it hasn't gotten markedly better, I'd suggest you make a bunch of gallon bags of crushed ice wrapped in towels, strap them suckers on, let your back get cooled off, make sure you took your motrin, and get moving around. Your support structure will get your backbone back where it was with a minimal amount of discomfort (read: it'll probably hurt like hell, but it'll hurt a lot worse if you lay around on it).

So on the stretching, not just yet. Do that other stuff first and see if you can get fixed up. :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Official weigh-in this morning. 222.4, down 2.2 from last week. Gotta quit those mid week jumps on the scale. That 221 earlier in the week had me really pumped. Still can't complain, it's going in the right direction and i'm getting some muscle definition. Who knew there was more than one muscle in the calf?

[goalie204]

. Who knew there was more than one muscle in the calf?

not me!

[forgop]

My weigh-in this morning was really disappointing. I was up 0.4 and I blame it all on the ice cream last night. ;).

Induction day 1 all over again.

[goalie204]

ice cream! you bad /drool

[guado]

Plantar fasciitis takes a long time to recover from. I battled a severe case for 3 years that I picked up walking on concrete floors of a factory all day long. I did physical therapy with stretching exercises, ultrasound, you name it. The most effective relief was a cortisone shot. I recommend seeing a GOOD doctor to do it. The first shots I had done was just some podiatrist down the road and it didn't even last 2 days. I bad a 2nd round from one of the doctors used by the colts and it worked for awhile. Pain was excruciating for the shots, but mine was so bad I was walking on the outside edges of my foot rather than my soles.

Stretching-sit on a chair and roll a tennis ball/baseball under your heel a couple of times a day for 10 minutes or so. You can do calf stretches that will also stretch the same area where you're getting pain. Fill some daisy cups with water and freeze and apply daily to reduce inflammation along with taking aleve. Avoid any activity other than walking as increased pressure will make it worse. LMK if you need any more advice.

This was a major ***** in my life and a big reason why it's necessary to diet today. I weighed 182 # and worked out a lot until I got plantar fasciitis. I laid around, felt sorry for myself, and turned to food to try to cope. I've just been on a roller coaster the past 5 years trying to take it back off.

Awesome info man. I really appreciate it. Gonna have my wife freeze up some cups tonight so when I get home from work in the am they'll be ready to go!

[Kreth]

248.5 this morning. My workout knocked off another 2 lbs, but I keep my pre-workout number as my "official" stats.
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[shilala]

Looking good, Jeff!!! :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Nice job Jeff.

[Chainsaw13]

Lets get a running total of weight lost by all that have been posting here. Doesn't matter if it's 1 or 100, any weight lost is a good thing. I'm just curious since it seems like a lot of us are trying to drop weight. Just post your loss and update the total. I'll get it started.

78lbs
Total CA Weight Lost: 78lbs

[Starscream]

Another documentary on Netflix I would recommend: Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead.
Awesome doc on the benefits of a juicer. Narrator lost 82 pounds in two months from an all juice diet. Another guy lost 200lbs (around that) in a year by juicing.
Just a 10 day juice detox they say will work wonders for your health. Sounds pretty cool, but don't think I could hold out for that long.

[Starscream]

Lets get a running total of weight lost by all that have been posting here. Doesn't matter if it's 1 or 100, any weight lost is a good thing. I'm just curious since it seems like a lot of us are trying to drop weight. Just post your loss and update the total. I'll get it started.

78lbs
Total CA Weight Lost: 78lbs

Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs

Total CA Weight Lost: 116lbs


Did I do that right, Bob?

[Chainsaw13]

:tu Andy

[Chainsaw13]

Just read this interesting online article on Harvard's website.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-full-story/index.html

I was doing a search on the correlation between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which turns out to be not much for most people.

[Kreth]

Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs
Kreth - 26lbs
Total CA Weight Lost: 142lbs
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[hotreds]

Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs
Kreth - 26lbs
hotreds - 32lbs
Total CA Weight Lost: 174lbs

Good for us!

[Chainsaw13]

Awesome job guys. Amazing to see the numbers.

[shilala]

Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs
Kreth - 26lbs
hotreds - 32lbs
shilala - 56lbs
Total CA Weight Lost: 230lbs

[Chainsaw13]

That's one whole overweight person so far we've lost. :tu everyone. Keep it going.

Sculpt day of Power 90, so lots of weight exercises. Finished that and did extra sets of chest presses/flys, and a extra set of squats. Then went and ran 1.3 miles. This exercise stuff is getting addictive.

[Starscream]

Another documentary on Netflix I would recommend: Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead.
Awesome doc on the benefits of a juicer. Narrator lost 82 pounds in two months from an all juice diet. Another guy lost 200lbs (around that) in a year by juicing.
Just a 10 day juice detox they say will work wonders for your health. Sounds pretty cool, but don't think I could hold out for that long.
This documentary inspired me to go out and buy a juicer. Got a cheap $30 Black and Decker from Wal-Mart.
That's one whole overweight person so far we've lost. :tu everyone. Keep it going.

Sculpt day of Power 90, so lots of weight exercises. Finished that and did extra sets of chest presses/flys, and a extra set of squats. Then went and ran 1.3 miles. This exercise stuff is getting addictive.

As long as you stick to it every day and have fun, then it will stay addictive. Keep it up, Bob!:banger

[goalie204]

i hate exercise, my name is myles ;)

[Chainsaw13]

i hate exercise, my name is myles ;)

LOL!

[guado]

guado-30lbs

[Chainsaw13]

guado - 30lbs
Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs
Kreth - 26lbs
hotreds - 32lbs
shilala - 56lbs
Total CA Weight Lost: 260lbs

Fixed it for ya.

[goalie204]

add -20 for me so far, but god damnit it should be -100000 grrr -

[Chainsaw13]

guado - 30lbs
Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs
Kreth - 26lbs
hotreds - 32lbs
shilala - 56lbs
goalie204 - 20
Total CA Weight Lost: 280lbs

[Kreth]

Total CA Weight Lost: 280lbs
We've lost a whole Kreth. I was 273 when I started... :r
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[Da Klugs]

guado - 30lbs
Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs
Kreth - 26lbs
hotreds - 32lbs
shilala - 56lbs
goalie204 - 20
Da KLugs - 51

Total CA Weight Lost: 331lbs

Last night - 208.6 from 260 - 96 days ago.

[Chainsaw13]

We've lost a NFL lineman. :D

[goalie204]

it scares me to lose weight fast, yet at the same time, seeing those numbers drop on the regular keeps one motivated.

They say that the slower you lose, the more likely you are to keep it off. I've lost nearly 100 lbs before in 6 months, and true enough i gained it all back, so maybe losing slow isn't a bad thing - although i can say this: having lost it fast before, not losing it fast now is still discouraging - motivational speeches or not.

[Da Klugs]

We've lost a NFL lineman. :D

More like.... "The Blob" if you think about "what" we lost. :)

[forgop]

I've only been at this 2 weeks, so I'm too embarrassed to put mine up there amongst the rest of you for now. ;)

[hotreds]

We've lost a NFL lineman. :D

More like.... "The Blob" if you think about "what" we lost. :)

redundant.....:D

[Kreth]

it scares me to lose weight fast, yet at the same time, seeing those numbers drop on the regular keeps one motivated.

They say that the slower you lose, the more likely you are to keep it off. I've lost nearly 100 lbs before in 6 months, and true enough i gained it all back, so maybe losing slow isn't a bad thing - although i can say this: having lost it fast before, not losing it fast now is still discouraging - motivational speeches or not.
I think it depends on how you lose the weight. Mine's coming off pretty quick, but I'm not starving myself. I just cut back portions, and started making healthier choices. I eat yogurt often for breakfast, have a couple of plums or a banana instead of chips, and drink a ton of water. If we order pizza, I have 2 slices instead of 4. Once in a while, I allow myself some soda, or a couple of cookies, etc.
It didn't take my body long to adjust to the smaller portions, either. Last night I had one of those BK Cheddar Bacon Tendercrisps, and felt like I'd just finished Thanksgiving dinner. I used to polish off a couple of Whoppers or Big Macs in a sitting. :r
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[hotreds]

As long as the scale keeps going down- and/or your belt size decreases- that's that matters. It is also true what is often said: "Losing weight is easy- it's keeping it off that's hard!"

[shilala]

I think it depends on how you lose the weight. Mine's coming off pretty quick, but I'm not starving myself. I just cut back portions, and started making healthier choices. I eat yogurt often for breakfast, have a couple of plums or a banana instead of chips, and drink a ton of water. If we order pizza, I have 2 slices instead of 4. Once in a while, I allow myself some soda, or a couple of cookies, etc.
It didn't take my body long to adjust to the smaller portions, either. Last night I had one of those BK Cheddar Bacon Tendercrisps, and felt like I'd just finished Thanksgiving dinner. I used to polish off a couple of Whoppers or Big Macs in a sitting. :r
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I think that's it. Everything in moderation, and make habit of it. It's just the complete opposite of the way I used to do it. If one pack of Swiss Cake Rolls was good, a whole box is better.
It does become habit to eat reasonably and to make better choices, it just takes time. :tu

[shilala]

As long as the scale keeps going down- and/or your belt size decreases- that's that matters. It is also true what is often said: "Losing weight is easy- it's keeping it off that's hard!"
An old buddy of mine says "That ain't hard, a rock is hard. All it takes is a conscious effort." It certainly applies here. :)

[Chainsaw13]

I think it depends on how you lose the weight. Mine's coming off pretty quick, but I'm not starving myself. I just cut back portions, and started making healthier choices. I eat yogurt often for breakfast, have a couple of plums or a banana instead of chips, and drink a ton of water. If we order pizza, I have 2 slices instead of 4. Once in a while, I allow myself some soda, or a couple of cookies, etc.
It didn't take my body long to adjust to the smaller portions, either. Last night I had one of those BK Cheddar Bacon Tendercrisps, and felt like I'd just finished Thanksgiving dinner. I used to polish off a couple of Whoppers or Big Macs in a sitting. :r
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I couldn't agree more.

[Chainsaw13]

I've only been at this 2 weeks, so I'm too embarrassed to put mine up there amongst the rest of you for now. ;)

Don't worry about it Duane. It's not a competition. No "Biggest Loser" here.

[goalie204]

i'm not sure i agree guys. They say that losing weight quickly means you WILL gain it back one day, and have lived this. I would rather lose it slowly if it meant keeping it off. If you aren't sick, but are losing weight and feeling good, chances are you're doing something right, so im not sure that the methodology is AS important as the results and keeping them

they say fast weight changes - like losing lots of weight very quickly - stresses your body, your heart and your immune system. And, since you're likely to put that weight back on again, you could start a cycle of yo-yo dieting that will negatively affect your overall health. Losing weight slowly, however, allows your body to adjust to the changes gradually - I've done this, and it sucks :(

[shilala]

i'm not sure i agree guys. They say that losing weight quickly means you WILL gain it back one day, and have lived this. I would rather lose it slowly if it meant keeping it off. If you aren't sick, but are losing weight and feeling good, chances are you're doing something right, so im not sure that the methodology is AS important as the results and keeping them

they say fast weight changes - like losing lots of weight very quickly - stresses your body, your heart and your immune system. And, since you're likely to put that weight back on again, you could start a cycle of yo-yo dieting that will negatively affect your overall health. Losing weight slowly, however, allows your body to adjust to the changes gradually - I've done this, and it sucks :(
I've lost a lot of weight quickly a lot of times. I even did it in this thread, I went from 250 to 185 back to 225. I won't express my views on "dieting" because they're mostly negative and they honestly do work for lots of people to get the weight off. How anyone gets there really doesn't matter, or how long it takes. Whether or not a change of heart concerning food happens, or a change of lifestyle occurs, I think that's key. It certainly has been from my experience. I lose weight and fall back into old eating habits for one reason or another.
I just hope everyone can stick it out long enough so they can see that food isn't a great big carnival and shouldn't have such a mystical power attached to it. It should be a pleasure, a blessing, sure. It should even be a special event sometimes, but not every minute of every day. That's the point where it departs from healthy into unhealthy, when it becomes an idol or a deity or whatever you might want to call it. It's just food.

[goalie204]

Scott: agree

[shilala]

194.6 this morning. :tu

[hotreds]

I've only been at this 2 weeks, so I'm too embarrassed to put mine up there amongst the rest of you for now. ;)

Don't worry about it Duane. It's not a competition. No "Biggest Loser" here.

We're family here- here to encourage not disparage! Best of luck to ya! Just think- you're waaaay ahead of me- I have over 50 more lbs to go!

[Chainsaw13]

Just to clarify on my weight loss. My total of 78lbs is over the last 2.5 years. I had lost about 35 of it up until about 5 months ago. Its been in those last 5 months that I've lost the other 43lbs.

[goalie204]

I've read a lot of good stuff about Cheat days and a lot of diets base their methods on them.

The idea is that our bodies are very resistant to change (true) and by having a cheat day every time you get on a plateau, where your body really wants to hold onto your fat, the cheat day tricks the body into thinking "oh, things are back to normal, i can relax now and stop holding onto the fat so tightly" - and then you get back on teh wagon and continue your changed life

I've had success with it in the past, but don't know if it should be a cheat day, cheat meal, or not at all and just tough out a plateau. I'm undecided, and don't know if it's safe (mentally safe i mean) for us low carbers.

How do you folks in here feel about this?

[shilala]

Bob, you're gonna have to give up your Pierogi King title, ya know? ;)

[Chainsaw13]

Bob, you're gonna have to give up your Pierogi King title, ya know? ;)

I know. I haven't had one in a loooong time.

[shilala]

I don't think a cheat day is a good idea at all, if it's just for the sake of a cheat day. If something special comes along like an Anniversary Dinner of Graduation or whatever and the menu is out of the line of what one would ordinarily eat, then by all means, have at her. If the cheat day is simply for the sake of overeating, I think it's a really bad idea. It simply exists to help bad habits to remain.
They say it takes a month to change a habit. If I take a cheat day every week, that'll ensure I never get the habit changed, so it just dooms me to never getting used to a new way of doing things.
I'm sure there's other lines of thought, and everyone has their right to do what they see fit, but I can't see any productive reason for it, except for maybe getting the hook in someone, then doing away with the cheat day later. I don't even think that's a good idea.

[shilala]

I know. I haven't had one in a loooong time.
I can eat them, but not the potatoes. There's already potatoes in the dumpling/noodle part, and that's about all the potassium I can take, I think. I'll have to put the boss on this. She figures out all that potassium stuff and tells me what I can eat and how much.
I just realized she asked me to get wings to do on the grill tonight. I can't eat chicken. I'll be having the salad and rice surprise. :D

[goalie204]

I think i agree with you there Scott. Although i regret not even having something nice on my birthday now, cuz i am hardcore following this.

They say that the cheat day or cheat meal "tricks" your body and i've read nothing but success stories from those who were strong willed enough to get back on track, but my concern is that as a food addict, 1 meal will turn into 2, and 1 day will turn into getting off track, and it will be too hard to get back.

Anyway, BLEH! :)

[shilala]

I think i agree with you there Scott. Although i regret not even having something nice on my birthday now, cuz i am hardcore following this.

They say that the cheat day or cheat meal "tricks" your body and i've read nothing but success stories from those who were strong willed enough to get back on track, but my concern is that as a food addict, 1 meal will turn into 2, and 1 day will turn into getting off track, and it will be too hard to get back.

Anyway, BLEH! :)
Myles, I'm an alcoholic. I haven't had a drink in over 8 years. If I'd have taken a cheat day a week, the only time I'd have ever stopped drinking is when I was in jail. :D
Everyone who's trying to lose weight isn't a food addict, and that's why I'm ever conscious not to lump everyone together. Some folks just have bad habits. A lot of bad habits are because there's no time to stop for a decent meal, or you don't want to waste good money you just spent at BK by leaving half a Whopper on the seat of the car, or food turns into entertainment because work is so damned boring. That stuff can get changed by developing new habits and can be changed in a real short time. A cheat day wouldn't be productive in developing new habits because that takes time.
On the other hand, if I'm a hard core food addict, a cheat day isn't a good idea for a million reasons.
I've learned a lot of stuff about how my tiny little brain works over the years and found that I can lean on the same stuff that got me sober to fix all kinds of other stuff. It's not any kind of magically deep scientific sh1t, either. Just mostly real good common sense that I failed to pick up along the way.
Point is, lots of the stuff I picked up works across the board, and makes just as much sense for changing bad habits, because that's a great big part of fixing alcoholism/addiction.
I'm always willing to listen to other ideas and approaches to problems, because other folks share really good stuff a LOT. It's why I don't have any "written in stone" thoughts or ideas. I'll take all the help I can get. I need it. :)

[Chainsaw13]

Well said Scott.

[goalie204]

Myles, I'm an alcoholic. I haven't had a drink in over 8 years. If I'd have taken a cheat day a week, the only time I'd have ever stopped drinking is when I was in jail. :D
Everyone who's trying to lose weight isn't a food addict, and that's why I'm ever conscious not to lump everyone together. Some folks just have bad habits. A lot of bad habits are because there's no time to stop for a decent meal, or you don't want to waste good money you just spent at BK by leaving half a Whopper on the seat of the car, or food turns into entertainment because work is so damned boring. That stuff can get changed by developing new habits and can be changed in a real short time. A cheat day wouldn't be productive in developing new habits because that takes time.
On the other hand, if I'm a hard core food addict, a cheat day isn't a good idea for a million reasons.
I've learned a lot of stuff about how my tiny little brain works over the years and found that I can lean on the same stuff that got me sober to fix all kinds of other stuff. It's not any kind of magically deep scientific sh1t, either. Just mostly real good common sense that I failed to pick up along the way.
Point is, lots of the stuff I picked up works across the board, and makes just as much sense for changing bad habits, because that's a great big part of fixing alcoholism/addiction.
I'm always willing to listen to other ideas and approaches to problems, because other folks share really good stuff a LOT. It's why I don't have any "written in stone" thoughts or ideas. I'll take all the help I can get. I need it. :)

I was only referring to myself when I said "food addict" - no one else - because i think am one. I quit drugs nearly 4 years ago, but the difference is, I need to eat food everyday, i don't need to do drugs :) - I have overcome a lot in my life, and my battle with being a fatty is another thing that i will overcome, but when plateauing for weeks at a time, maybe it's time to look at ways to overcome it. I am scared to cheat (meaning, to eat something not on the plan im following) - because i don't know if it will be a slippery slope - so i haven't. The same way i'm scared to do drugs again, because it likely won't lead to a good place. :)

I too am always willing to listen to advice, suggestions ,help of others - it doesn't mean i'll do what i'm asked, but i'll always listen and consider :D

[guado]

I just cheated something FIERCE today. Pizza, wings and beer. Luckily it was only half a small pizza, 3 wings and two beers. But I feel like a fat cow now.

Could have been worse but My month long cravings are satisfied. weighed in at 210.6 this am.

[goalie204]

sometimes if you have a craving for a long time, it's beneficial to your peace of mind to satisfy it Eddie - as long as you can be strong enough to get right back on track! (if that's what you want to do) ! :)

[Da Klugs]

I think i agree with you there Scott. Although i regret not even having something nice on my birthday now, cuz i am hardcore following this.

They say that the cheat day or cheat meal "tricks" your body and i've read nothing but success stories from those who were strong willed enough to get back on track, but my concern is that as a food addict, 1 meal will turn into 2, and 1 day will turn into getting off track, and it will be too hard to get back.

Anyway, BLEH! :)

I think the definition of "cheat" is what is important. It's a relative thing. If you have adjusted your lifestyle - exercise and consumption to healthy ways then "cheating" should have a different context than in the past.

Having a strawberry shortcake sunday might be a new definition of "cheating" as opposed to in the past eating the entire half gallon of ice cream with the whole jar of fudge and bag of walnuts. It's all about temperance. Not eating the 2000 calorie junk food lunch, eating healthy opens the door to "sweet rewards" occasionally without piling on the pounds. Personally I have certain foods that are "addictive" - potato chips is a good example. Just need to stay away from them as a chip usually leads to a pretty significant portion of a 1 lb bag.

When it comes to a long term weight loss program, I'm not a fan of out of context cheat days. There is no need to consume 4000 calories "because you deserve it". The occasional "rewards" are good stuff. Having a couple slices of pizza cux you miss and love it - yup. Eating the whole thing because you deserve it - nope.

I have "rewarded" over the past 100+ days of my fitness program. Having icecream, a steak etc. Have managed to avoid the "old habit rewards". No french fries, junk food, binge portions, etc. It's a change of context but .. it's all good. Tend to eat a bit less and exercise a bit the day after, which to me seems "right".

Have come to realize that no matter how hard you work out, the strongest thing you have in your arsenal to accomplishing your fitness or weight loss objectives is your mind. It's not absolute. You can fall off the wagon today. Just have the strength to get back on tomorrow with a vengence. After a while you dont fall as often or as far and the changes you make for a healthier life become a normal part of your life.

[goalie204]

You're totally right Dave. I never thought of it like that. Absolutely the old me, a reward would be a half dozen donuts for example, but really it wasn't a reward, it was just something to binge on. Now tho, maybe a single dessert after dinner, or a cocktail or beer once every couple of weeks or something would be my idea of a cheat. I don't mean going crazy, and eating 4000 calories in a meal as per your example, but even a single dessert - my concern is that - that single dessert after dinner one night, could lead to a dessert two times a week, then 3, then every night, etc etc. But you're totally right, that it's relative to the lifestyle we're leading, and what our idea of a "cheat" is :) - As a former drug addict, I wouldn't go do a line of blow as a reward for anything, because who knows where it could lead - same concern with a piece of pie or a dish of ice cream - truth is i'm scared.

[Chainsaw13]

You guys should check out the book "The End of Overeating". It explains a lot about the current discussion.

[shilala]

I was only referring to myself when I said "food addict" - no one else - because i think am one. I quit drugs nearly 4 years ago, but the difference is, I need to eat food everyday, i don't need to do drugs :) - I have overcome a lot in my life, and my battle with being a fatty is another thing that i will overcome, but when plateauing for weeks at a time, maybe it's time to look at ways to overcome it. I am scared to cheat (meaning, to eat something not on the plan im following) - because i don't know if it will be a slippery slope - so i haven't. The same way i'm scared to do drugs again, because it likely won't lead to a good place. :)

I too am always willing to listen to advice, suggestions ,help of others - it doesn't mean i'll do what i'm asked, but i'll always listen and consider :D
I think you know yourself way better than anyone else, and you're giving yourself a damn good piece of advice, brother. :tu
We do have to eat every day, but guys like you and me like to push the line a bit. ;)

[goalie204]

Scott: :)

____

I got a good recipe from a friend at work, she said they were great and i agree.

Reminds me somewhat of something my mom made growing up

Golden Zuchini-Feta Cakes

Combine 2 grated medium zuchini (about 3 cups) with 1/2 tsp salt. Let stand for 10 minutes (squeeze out as much liquid as possible). Whisk 2 eggs with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a medium bowl. Stir zuchini into egg mixture with 1/2 cup crumbled feta and 2 sliced green onions. Season with Pepper.

Heat in pan with some oil about 3-4 minutes per side until brown

Serves 4: Per serving:
178 Calories, 8g Protein, 17g Carbs, 9g Fat, 2g fibre, 387MG sodium. Excellent source of foliate.

I skipped the flour and used dry dill instead of fresh :)


Also i made a KILLER KILLER guacamole, and i dont know why, but instead of lime juice i used champagne vinegar in it (just a bit) and it was the frickin best guac ive ever made

I ate the zuchini cakes with some guac, and salsa and sour cream, they were epic

http://i.imgur.com/VxCAP.jpg

[shilala]

That sum***** looks delicious, Myles. :D
I had noodles, peas, and a wedge of lettuce. It was good, but the chicken looked better. I could have had a couple of the wings, but it wasn't worth the chance. I'm feeling great and I want to get out there and work on the deck tomorrow.
I'll show this to Lisa so we can try it when the zukes start coming. She loves guacamole, I'm kind of on the fence with it. It's only because it tastes like nothing to me. I've had it a couple times when it was really good, but those are few and far between. Usually it tastes like air and someone is telling me how good it is. :)
(Plus avacado is full of potassium, so I gotta be careful with it.)

[Chainsaw13]

Those do look really good Myles. I'm going to steal that recipe. I'll try soy flour in place of the regular.

Just finished reading the book, "The End of Overeating". I highly recommend it to anyone that want's insight into why we over eat and how to break the cycle. Very good read.

[Da Klugs]

:r I'm with ya bro!

Fear is a pretty good motivator though so use it as long as you can. I just keep a picture of P-noon by the exercise bike as an example of where I could end up if I fall off the wagon. No way I could ride as hard without it. :sl P-eter doesn't read this forum does he? :)

I'm getting to the end of the weight loss goal. 8 very hard pounds to go. My fear is once there, not being able to find a "balanced lifestyle" where I can maintain my weight and fitness vs just starting a gradual climb back to a silly weight through reverting to old bad habits.

You're totally right Dave. I never thought of it like that. Absolutely the old me, a reward would be a half dozen donuts for example, but really it wasn't a reward, it was just something to binge on. Now tho, maybe a single dessert after dinner, or a cocktail or beer once every couple of weeks or something would be my idea of a cheat. I don't mean going crazy, and eating 4000 calories in a meal as per your example, but even a single dessert - my concern is that - that single dessert after dinner one night, could lead to a dessert two times a week, then 3, then every night, etc etc. But you're totally right, that it's relative to the lifestyle we're leading, and what our idea of a "cheat" is :) - As a former drug addict, I wouldn't go do a line of blow as a reward for anything, because who knows where it could lead - same concern with a piece of pie or a dish of ice cream - truth is i'm scared.

[goalie204]

:r:r:r:r

[shilala]

I was 195.6 today, I think. Once again, I haven't pooped in what feels like a month. I think I'm gonna call the Roto-Rooter guy today.

[hotreds]

If you go 5-10 lbs below your goal, that will give you some leeway and allow your body to adjust to your new "normal" non-diet eating habits.

[shilala]

I've been worried that I'm gonna play hell trying to keep weight on once I hit my goal, which I don't have. I always thought 185, but we'll have to reassess when I get there. Whatever the doctor says, I suppose.

[goalie204]

i've been stuck around hte same weight for longer than im happy,t hats why i was thinking about this "cheating to kickstart weightloss" again stuff we talked about

[shilala]

I've stalled for no apparent reason before, Myles. Maybe you're not noticing how much more you're doing and you're swapping out fat for muscle? That's the last thing that stalled me. Maybe keep doing what you're doing and wait it out, since you already know it works.
If anything, cheat the other direction and take in less calories and see if it gets you bump-started again. You may have just changed your whole metabolism and your body doesn't know which way is up?
It's probably wondering who the hell you are and what they ddid with Myles. :D

[Chainsaw13]

We'll see what the scale says Saturday for the official weigh-in but I think I"m hitting a plateau right now. I know I'm losing fat and putting on muscle. I can see it in the mirror. I'm good with that just as long as I eventually go down.

[goalie204]

I've stalled for no apparent reason before, Myles. Maybe you're not noticing how much more you're doing and you're swapping out fat for muscle? That's the last thing that stalled me. Maybe keep doing what you're doing and wait it out, since you already know it works.
If anything, cheat the other direction and take in less calories and see if it gets you bump-started again. You may have just changed your whole metabolism and your body doesn't know which way is up?
It's probably wondering who the hell you are and what they ddid with Myles. :D

LOL! I ilke this idea "cheat the other way" - I have been trying this actually, ive been trying higher calorie one day, lower the next - to no avail. This stall is the longest ive had, over 2 weeks now, very unusual for a low carber. I definitely haven't been replacing fat with muscle (unless one can get muscle without doing any exercising) - so i'm going to start trying pushups, squats and crunches every morning to see if that does any good!

[hotreds]

We'll see what the scale says Saturday for the official weigh-in but I think I"m hitting a plateau right now. I know I'm losing fat and putting on muscle. I can see it in the mirror. I'm good with that just as long as I eventually go down.

That's another reason to also use "the tale of the tape" to see if you're dropping fat. Esp. around the waist.

My weigh-in is mañana, might not be pretty as I caved and have eaten too many butter toffee peanuts this week!

[Da Klugs]

Got some new shorts today.... 35's and 36's. 42 - 3 months ago. 38 just a couple weeks ago. I agree with the inches thing. When the weight plateaus focus on the inches to keep motivation.

[guado]

Got some new shorts today.... 35's and 36's. 42 - 3 months ago. 38 just a couple weeks ago. I agree with the inches thing. When the weight plateaus focus on the inches to keep motivation.

I finally caved 3 days ago and bought a new pair of jeans. Size 38. I have been avoiding it becuase I just bought all new jeans and shorts about 2 months ago(I DONT shop often). Finally I decided enough was enough when I ran out of belt loops and my pants were on the verge of falling off my ass if I wasnt wearing my gun.

The shorts are annoying too...I found another belt that works but I have to slide the lack in the shorts to the side so its not all bunched up under the belt...I guess I will have to go shopping...AGAIN.

Today I weighed in at 208.4

I think I will buy like two pairs of shorts and one more pair of jeans and see if I drop anymore. I am quite wide framed so I have always worn about 4 sizes larger than what people thought. :confused:

[goalie204]

my mom invited me over for dinner and said she brought fresh figs - THERE WILL BE SOME "CHEATING" :)

[forgop]

I'm a bit bummed cuz I did a mid-week check and I was at the same weight under the Atkins induction. It seems like I should be losing more weight rather than holding. I don't feel like I'm eating too much in volume and I'm drinking a ton of water every day. Figure if I don't see some results on Saturday I'll be changing things up and maybe going back to WW. Pee on this.

[goalie204]

nah don't give up.

[guado]

I'm a bit bummed cuz I did a mid-week check and I was at the same weight under the Atkins induction. It seems like I should be losing more weight rather than holding. I don't feel like I'm eating too much in volume and I'm drinking a ton of water every day. Figure if I don't see some results on Saturday I'll be changing things up and maybe going back to WW. Pee on this.

I'm scared of finding my plateau. Right now I am not dropping much but I am also nursing an injured foot and have not been able to go to the gym. Hopefully that will change. I will have to work off some major poundage increase from IPCPR parties.....eeek!

[Chainsaw13]

Tried the Fat Burning routine in the Power 90 program today. Holy crap that was tough, but well worth it. Lot of leg work which is good cause that's where I carried most of my weight.

Somewhere in my house is the tape measure that came with the program. I've looked everywhere but can't find it so I can actually take some measurements. I'm not worried though as my pants are rather loose around the waist. Like a few of you have already found out, I just bought these about a month ago. Now they look too big. Might be time to go buy more.

[forgop]

I'm scared of finding my plateau. Right now I am not dropping much but I am also nursing an injured foot and have not been able to go to the gym. Hopefully that will change. I will have to work off some major poundage increase from IPCPR parties.....eeek!

No way I can hit a plateau yet. I did great the first week and went up a tiny bit week 2 (although I must admit the blueberry ice cream cone breakdown did me in the night before weigh in). I started induction all over again.

Just feeling like if I can't see good results doing atkins in the next 2-3 weeks, I'll just go back to WW.

[goalie204]

I've been on a plateau for several weeks and i haven't given up, so i don't know why you're giving up after only a few weeks. I stalled after 1 week, then started again - start-stop-start-stop. I don't know why you say "no way i can hit a plateau yet" - everyone is different, some people hit one sooner, some people later - the difference is those who stick to it always get over it. Also you can google "atkins plateau breakers" and find all kinds of methods people use to overcome them.

[forgop]

I've been on a plateau for several weeks and i haven't given up, so i don't know why you're giving up after only a few weeks. I stalled after 1 week, then started again - start-stop-start-stop. I don't know why you say "no way i can hit a plateau yet" - everyone is different, some people hit one sooner, some people later - the difference is those who stick to it always get over it. Also you can google "atkins plateau breakers" and find all kinds of methods people use to overcome them.

I shouldn't be hitting a plateau while on induction on weeks 2&3. It's one thing if I had been on longer and lost half of the 60 lbs I want to lose, but I'm just not going to keep wasting my time eliminating all of the carbs and make no progress doing it.

[Kreth]

Stalled for a couple of days, but headed back down as of this morning: 245.8.
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[goalie204]

I shouldn't be hitting a plateau while on induction on weeks 2&3. It's one thing if I had been on longer and lost half of the 60 lbs I want to lose, but I'm just not going to keep wasting my time eliminating all of the carbs and make no progress doing it.

Plenty of people stall on weeks 2 and 3, and i've read at least a dozen cases of it happening. You refer to it as "wasting" your "time" - you've already got a defeatist attitude, and the hardest part about this is the mental, so whatever, nothing i can say.

p.s. - have you bothered taking measurements? Sometimes inches come off and lbs don't. Dr atkins didn't even consider it a plateau unless it was over 4 consecutive weeks.

[hotreds]

Yup- no loss this week. Boy, the body is pretty unforgiving when it comes to weight loss!

[shilala]

195.2 this morning. Hang tough today, gentlemen!!! :tu

[forgop]

218.8 this morning, down 2.4 lbs from a week ago. Total over 3 weeks now is 10.4. Hoping to get in 3-4 cardio sessions/week from here on out, but time in my schedule is quite difficult.

[Chainsaw13]

Awesome job Duane. :tu

Official weigh-in this morning. Drumroll please.....220.6. I've hit my original goal of 220. Now to drop another 20.

Skydiving, here I come. Now to pick a weekend.

[Kreth]

244.5 this morning.
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[goalie204]

i gained llike a lb or 1.5 somehow, but hopefully its just b.s. fluctuation, official weigh in is tmrw

[Da Klugs]

Finally broke through the 209-210 pateau yesterday. Had nicorette adn coffee for breakfast and lunch. Worked out before dinner. Went from the bike to the scale.... 205.6. :)

Not a stable weight but its what the scale said. :banger

[shilala]

194.4 this morning. :tu

Congratulations, Dave!!! Those plateaus are nice. You're not far from the sub-200. I'd bet you make that by Shack, easy.

Well done, Bob. I bet you're thrilled. :D

Everyone else, well done, and keep hanging!!! :tu

[shilala]

i gained llike a lb or 1.5 somehow, but hopefully its just b.s. fluctuation, official weigh in is tmrw
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens, Myles. You're perplexing the living sh1t outta me. :sh

[guado]

still 208.4 which is fine by me since I have not been exercising at all. Stupid foot.

IPCPR next week so way to much eating and drinking but LOTS of walking. Hope I can behave. And then the following week assuming a healed foot it is GAME ON!!! Lets break 200. Once I do that the goal will be redicing body fat to the low teens. I think the last time my body fat was even in the teens was in 2nd grade before I plumped up.

[goalie204]

I'm looking forward to seeing what happens, Myles. You're perplexing the living sh1t outta me. :sh

perplexing YOU? Imagine how confused _I_ am!? lol

[forgop]

still 208.4 which is fine by me since I have not been exercising at all. Stupid foot.

IPCPR next week so way to much eating and drinking but LOTS of walking. Hope I can behave. And then the following week assuming a healed foot it is GAME ON!!! Lets break 200. Once I do that the goal will be redicing body fat to the low teens. I think the last time my body fat was even in the teens was in 2nd grade before I plumped up.

If I were you, I'd take it really easy on your heels or you'll end up battling it for 2+ years like I did. I recommend getting a cortisone shot asap if the aleve isn't cutting it.

[shilala]

193.8 this morning. I was pretty shocked, I thought I ate a lot yesterday. I suppose macaroni salad and watermelon doesn't account for much, but I had a few slabs of cake throughout the day. I'll take it. :tu

[jonumberone]

Good morning Guys.
Having missed my July 4th goal, I started to slip a bit.
I started to get back into things a bit this past week and am ready to start again.
After 2 weeks of slipping, I jumped on the scale this morning to find my weight at 262.
Shocked as hell, right where I was before the binge!
So with that good news I'm eager to restart my journey south!

[LasciviousXXX]

I'm out of shape... started getting back into the swing of it right after the SoCal HERF. Down 4 lbs already. Only another 15 to go LOL. I'll be checking in with you guys hopefully fairly often.

I'm on a self-imposed 1300 calorie limit per day

[backwoods357]

I've been stuck at 205 forever. I haven't been sticking with the program, I'm just glad I haven't gained any back.

[shilala]

Talking to Lisa, I realized that I hit the 30 pounds lost mark today. That's since I started, when we went on our honeymoon on March 8th.
That's around 120 days, I think. That'd amount to a 1/4th pound a day, or 1.75 a week. That's a bit aggressive, I usually lose at about 1.6 lbs/wk, or as low as 1.2 lbs/wk. Anywhere in that range is great for me.
I suppose if I checked the days exactly, it might be closer to 1.6.
I did nothing but decrease my portions and quit eating when I know I should. I eat a lot slower, too. That's pretty much habit now. It makes me wonder where I'll end up? I don't really have a goal, but I'm excited to see 185. I was buffed out at 185 when my daughter was born almost 15 years ago and it's been downhill from there. I guess my goal would be to listen to my wife tell me "you need to eat" every day. :D
I think 165 would be fair for a guy my age. That'd leave room to put on muscle if I'm ever able to get to the gym again. That'd kick ass. :tu

[goalie204]

my official weigh in yesterday sucked, i must have been retaining water, but today i was 315, the lowest i've been since i started, down 22 total in almost 3 months :) Lowest i've been in a while. My initial short term goal was 310, so hoping to achieve that before Aug 9th which is the 4 year anniversary of quitting drugs, and if i do, i may celebrate with a small piece of cake! :)

[Chainsaw13]

Go Myles Go!!!

[lilcgrsmkr]

hi! my body feels like a roller coaster in weight: up and down..for years. I have lost weight around 25+ lbs. but i am still heavy for my size. i cut my food and i have been busy so no time to sit and watch tv and veg. as much. but all it takes is a couple months on the couch im back to the same weight. does anyone recommend a certain type of elliptical machine or treadmill? thanks:)

[shilala]

my official weigh in yesterday sucked, i must have been retaining water, but today i was 315, the lowest i've been since i started, down 22 total in almost 3 months :) Lowest i've been in a while. My initial short term goal was 310, so hoping to achieve that before Aug 9th which is the 4 year anniversary of quitting drugs, and if i do, i may celebrate with a small piece of cake! :)
There's nothing wrong with those numbers at all, Myles. Actually they're great. Just keep doing what you're doing. I'm not sure how much food you're taking in a day, when I was on Atkins (lots of years ago) I overdid it a lot because I could. It just made me lose more weight. If I was to go back and do it over, I'd eat less. It never occurred to me that it'd let me burn more fat because my metabolism was a lot higher at that point. I was a good ten years younger then. :D

[goalie204]

hahaha, same here, last time i did it i pigged out and lost weight really fast. I don't want to lose it so fast tho! I just want to lose consistently

[shilala]

hahaha, same here, last time i did it i pigged out and lost weight really fast. I don't want to lose it so fast tho! I just want to lose consistently
I think if you're making habit of very reasonable portions and learning to eat like skinny people, that's the biggie. It's something I never learned from Atkins, and why I gained all the weight back almost immediately. The diet bored me, and left me longing to eat stuff I wasn't allowed to, and that sent my addictive nature into overdrive.
Comparing that against what I'm doing now, which is loosely watching calories, and just creating good eating habits while not denying myself anything, I just feel like that's a more healthy and "normal" approach. Simple, too. Just don't eat too much, rather than throwing myself in food jail.
The diet for my neural stuff just makes me watch my potassium intake, which isn't all that hard and it's not very restrictive. Plus I have to make sure I get plenty of carbs. Why carbs, I have no clue. It's just what it is.
I just want to get "normalized and mainstreamed" and not have weight loss/control hanging over my head forever, ya know?

[Chainsaw13]

hi! my body feels like a roller coaster in weight: up and down..for years. I have lost weight around 25+ lbs. but i am still heavy for my size. i cut my food and i have been busy so no time to sit and watch tv and veg. as much. but all it takes is a couple months on the couch im back to the same weight. does anyone recommend a certain type of elliptical machine or treadmill? thanks:)

How about just a simple pair of shoes? I find walking around my neighborhood makes it much easier to stick with it than on a treadmill. Plus it's a lot cheaper.

If you're heart is set on a treadmill or elliptical, check out your local craigslist. I"m sure you can find deals on there. Don't know of any brands to recommend though. Good luck with the weight loss.

[goalie204]

and learning to eat like skinny people

i read that as "learning to eat skinny people" - i was like wtf !!!


I just want to get "normalized and mainstreamed" and not have weight loss/control hanging over my head forever, ya know?

yep, and im planning on eating like this forever, not just for now temporarily.

[shilala]

i read that as "learning to eat skinny people" - i was like wtf !!!
yep, and im planning on eating like this forever, not just for now temporarily.
If I had to eat like you're doing it, I'd probably eat skinny people, too. :D
Hang tough, my brother. You're kicking ass!!! :tu

[forgop]

I think I've decided I'm gonna switch plans from Atkins to Weight Watchers. Atkins is nice, but I just have far too much stuff outside of my limits in a house with a wife and 3 children. It'd be nice to enjoy a bowl of cereal or whatever else to hearts content as long as I stay within my points, particularly when you can eats lots of fruits/veggies that don't count against your point total at all.

In honor of my transition, I have baby backs on the smoker now and I'm gonna sauce them up. :D

[Don Fernando]

lost 6½ lbs in 3 days due to food poisening, i'm at 242lbs now. What a difference with two years ago, when I was approx 396lbs

[forgop]

lost 6½ lbs in 3 days due to food poisening, i'm at 242lbs now. What a difference with two years ago, when I was approx 396lbs

:tu

Perhaps I've missed it mentioned elsewhere, did you do it all on your own or did you have some sort of gastric bypass done? Congrats.

[Chainsaw13]

That's awesome Ferdie.

[Don Fernando]

:tu

Perhaps I've missed it mentioned elsewhere, did you do it all on your own or did you have some sort of gastric bypass done? Congrats.

duo-denal switch

[shilala]

195 today. Or was it 197? Not sure. I'll pay more attention next time.
How you guys doing? Any news on the homefront?

[goalie204]

down another .7 on another day that i wasn't supposed to weigh myself!

[lilcgrsmkr]

How about just a simple pair of shoes? I find walking around. my neighborhood makes it much easier to stick with it than on a treadmill. Plus it's a lot cheaper.

If you're heart is set on a treadmill or elliptical, check out your local craigslist. I"m sure you can find deals on there. Don't know of any brands to recommend though. Good luck with the weight loss.

i am constantly walking around campus and that's one of the ways i lost the weight, but i am also a member to a gym and i have to cut corners so i thought i would get a treadmill or elliptical. okay.. thanks:)

[lilcgrsmkr]

lost 6½ lbs in 3 days due to food poisening, i'm at 242lbs now. What a difference with two years ago, when I was approx 396lbs

oh no! that's not a good way to lose weight.. hope you feel better:)

[Chainsaw13]

i am constantly walking around campus and that's one of the ways i lost the weight, but i am also a member to a gym and i have to cut corners so i thought i would get a treadmill or elliptical. okay.. thanks:)

That's cool. Sorry can't help you more on brands to look for.

[Chainsaw13]

195 today. Or was it 197? Not sure. I'll pay more attention next time.
How you guys doing? Any news on the homefront?

Unofficial weigh-in today was 217.6. The new routine is starting to pay dividends, plus I've still been walking occassionally in addition to the workout. Let's see what Saturday morning brings though. I've had this mid-week dips before.

[lilcgrsmkr]

Unofficial weigh-in today was 217.6. The new routine is starting to pay dividends, plus I've still been walking occassionally in addition to the workout. Let's see what Saturday morning brings though. I've had this mid-week dips before.

what workout? what is starscream? did i miss a entry in this forum explaining what it is..?-(P

[Chainsaw13]

what workout? what is starscream? did i miss a entry in this forum explaining what it is..?-(P

Starscream is a CA inmate, just like you and I. He started the thread about his weight loss goals. Others like myself have glombed onto it.

I"m doing the Power90 program. It was the predecessor to the P90X program. It's a bit easier to do which is perfect for me since I was primarily a couch potato.

[LasciviousXXX]

A poached egg, tomato slices and a piece of multi-grain toast. A great way to start the day!

[shilala]

I had Raisin Bran Crunch and worked around the raisins, Tyr. It provides an extra workout. :D

[LasciviousXXX]

I had Raisin Bran Crunch and worked around the raisins, Tyr. It provides an extra workout. :D

:lr

[Kreth]

Two days off work and put on 4 lbs. Guess I overdid the "cheating." :r
It's coming back off, but I have the kids b'day party this weekend. I'll try to limit myself to one small slice of cake. The good news is I get to fire up a Kristoff Ligero Maduro from my sons b'day box. :ss
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[lilcgrsmkr]

Starscream is a CA inmate, just like you and I. He started the thread about his weight loss goals. Others like myself have glombed onto it.

I"m doing the Power90 program. It was the predecessor to the P90X program. It's a bit easier to do which is perfect for me since I was primarily a couch potato.

usually i am too..a couch potato.. what is power 90 program?

[Starscream]

what workout? what is starscream? did i miss a entry in this forum explaining what it is..?-(P

Starscream is a CA inmate, just like you and I. He started the thread about his weight loss goals. Others like myself have glombed onto it.

I"m doing the Power90 program. It was the predecessor to the P90X program. It's a bit easier to do which is perfect for me since I was primarily a couch potato.

You rang?:)


Sorry I haven't checked in here for a bit, y'all. I overdosed at an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet down here at the beach today. Crab legs, mussels, oysters Rockafeller, shrimp, cheesecake, and whatever else. I ate at 3pm, and I still feel sick 10 hours later.:r

Still holding fast at 240 (although I'm probably gonna be up this week).

[LasciviousXXX]

Just under 1300 calories today

Brkfst: Poached egg w/ tomato slices and multi-grain toast
1st Snack: Greek Yogurt
Lunch: Butter lettuce salad w/ baked salmon, black beans, onions, tomato, cilantro w/ a lime and olive oil dressing
2nd Snack: Banana and a slice of cheddar cheese
Dinner: Grilled chicken kabobs w/ zucchini, eggplant, onion, and bell peppers
3rd Snack: Almonds

Yeah... I'm trying to eat a lot during the day. Its a good thing I average around 18-19hrs awake per day.

[Chainsaw13]

usually i am too..a couch potato.. what is power 90 program?

Power 90 combines circuit training with both cardio and weights. So one day you do all cardio, the next weights or resistance bands, with intervals of high intensity routines, moving from one to the next with just a couple of breaks after each set. They focus on all of the major body parts. Their is also the ABRipper routines where you do all different types of ab exercises.

I"m just over two weeks in and can see a marked improvement.

Check it out here.

http://www.amazon.com/Beachbody-Power-90-Home-Transformation/dp/B0007D6V8U

[goalie204]

sounds like you're eating like a woman tyr! (in amount of calories) :) You must be 180 lbs soaking wet! :D :D :D


Another lowest number for me on the scale today, woot :)

[Chainsaw13]

As I figured would happen, yesterday's weight was a mid-week dip. Back up to 219.6 this morning. The only thing I can think of it's water weight. Not like I ate a lot yesterday, not more than normal. Plus I got my workout and a 3 mile walk in. I actually find I like walking in the heat. Keeps me loose.

[Kreth]

242.9 this morning. That's 30 lbs since I started. :wo
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[shilala]

As I figured would happen, yesterday's weight was a mid-week dip. Back up to 219.6 this morning. The only thing I can think of it's water weight. Not like I ate a lot yesterday, not more than normal. Plus I got my workout and a 3 mile walk in. I actually find I like walking in the heat. Keeps me loose.
I had a big spike too, Bob. No clue, it must have been the moon or something.

195.2 this morning. :tu
The 90's seem awful slow, but I don't think they really are. I'm starting to obsess. I need to just forget about it like I have from word go.

[LasciviousXXX]

sounds like you're eating like a woman tyr! (in amount of calories) :) You must be 180 lbs soaking wet! :D :D :D



I'm trying to retain my girlish figure for bikini season :xxx

[Chainsaw13]

I had a big spike too, Bob. No clue, it must have been the moon or something.

195.2 this morning. :tu
The 90's seem awful slow, but I don't think they really are. I'm starting to obsess. I need to just forget about it like I have from word go.

Same here. I was doing good with staying off the scale, but that didnt' last. As long as I'm maintaining or going down come ever Saturday, then I'll be happy. Even slight rises shouldn't worry me as i know I"m building muscle now.

[goalie204]

242.9 this morning. That's 30 lbs since I started. :wo
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Congrats !

I'm trying to retain my girlish figure for bikini season :xxx

LOL! :su

[hotreds]

242.9 this morning. That's 30 lbs since I started. :wo
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Bravo to ya! My weigh-in is mañana.

[hotreds]

I'm trying to retain my girlish figure for bikini season :xxx

http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0902/bikini-man-male-bikini-muscle-demotivational-poster-1235531073.jpg

[jonumberone]

Congrats Fellas :tu

[shilala]

242.9 this morning. That's 30 lbs since I started. :wo
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Well done, my man. Well done. :tu

[shilala]

I'm trying to retain my girlish figure for bikini season :xxx
A fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil salad would be off the charts good right now. That should help you squeeze into your Wonder Woman costume. :tu

[hotreds]

A fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil salad would be off the charts good right now. That should help you squeeze into your Wonder Woman costume. :tu

bravissimo!

[shilala]

I settled for Captain Crunch. :D

[hotreds]

A good ole sailor he is, too! I remember the baseball Captain Crunch with marshmallow baseballs and bats. Yummy!

[Texan in Mexico]

Afternoon all,

I have been on what seems like a non-stop busines trip and internet on the BB in some of the Islands was very sketchy at best!

I am subscribed to the thread so was reading all of your posts from my e-mail.

It was great to see everyone's progress!

I am adding my data to the end of the list - started at 269 and am down to 245 now. Feel so much better (knees / joints) and am focused on breaking through 240 soon!

guado - 30lbs
Chainsaw13 - 78lbs
starscream - 38lbs
Kreth - 26lbs
hotreds - 32lbs
shilala - 56lbs
goalie204 - 20
Texan in Mexico - 24 lbs
Total CA Weight Lost: 304 lbs
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[Chainsaw13]

Welcome Travis and congrats on the weightloss. :tu

[LasciviousXXX]

A fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil salad would be off the charts good right now. That should help you squeeze into your Wonder Woman costume. :tu

That sounds fantastic. However, this morning I'm relegated to a breakfast of Steel Cut Oats and fresh berries :tu

[shilala]

I haven't quit thinking about that salad since I mentioned it. :)

[LasciviousXXX]

Make me fries b*tch! :lr

[goalie204]

i coated some boneless skinless chicken thighs in mrs dash/parmesan/seasoning and baked them, and ate it with crab meat mixed with a bit of mayo - i was gunna have veggies but i was too full

[forgop]

I had boneless/skinless chicken thighs myself-weight watchers recipe for "southern style oven fried chicken". Good stuff.

[LasciviousXXX]

Made some Asian Turkey Meatballs tonite courtesy of a Men's Health recipe! Extra lean ground turkey, small minced red onion, garlic cloves, minced fresh ginger, lemongrass, jalapeno pepper, small amount of sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Rolled 'em into meatballs and used butter lettuce to turn them into wraps. Less than 280 calories for a serving :tu

Aww yeah! Already down 5 lbs.

[hotreds]

Down three this past week. So, I am now below my lowest weight since I kept track in my current ledger starting May 2006. Might make it below 300 by SH after all!

[goalie204]

haven't eaten in 11 hours, will be 12 - 13 by the time i'm done standard blood tests this morning - im starving!

[Kreth]

Another pound lost. I've been averaging about 3 qts of water a day. Amazing how that helps with the weight loss.
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[Chainsaw13]

Made some Asian Turkey Meatballs tonite courtesy of a Men's Health recipe! Extra lean ground turkey, small minced red onion, garlic cloves, minced fresh ginger, lemongrass, jalapeno pepper, small amount of sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Rolled 'em into meatballs and used butter lettuce to turn them into wraps. Less than 280 calories for a serving :tu

Aww yeah! Already down 5 lbs.

These sound really good.

[shilala]

Down three this past week. So, I am now below my lowest weight since I kept track in my current ledger starting May 2006. Might make it below 300 by SH after all!

Congratulations, Hugh!!! :tu
Many more milestones to come, brother...

[guado]

Back from Vegas and I was SCARED to hit the scale. Somehow I managed to not gain the 5lbs I intended!

Maintained @ 207 this morning which kept me at my total of 34lbs to date.

Now that I think about it...I ate shitty(but kept it to decent portions) walked a **** done and didnt eat as often as needed to. I figured the hundreds of calories consumed from the alcohol(scotch mainly) would have killed me but apparently not.
Interesting indeed.

[shilala]

Down three this past week. So, I am now below my lowest weight since I kept track in my current ledger starting May 2006. Might make it below 300 by SH after all!
Hugh, I just told Weeze how good you were doing and she's happy for you, too. Ya know, if you lose another 100 pounds, you're still gonna be one big sumb1tch. You're a big boy, period. You'd make an excellent outside linebacker at 220. :D

[lilcgrsmkr]

have you ever tried shakeology?

[forgop]

have you ever tried shakeology?

Is that anything like a shake weight? :r

[LasciviousXXX]

Half a grilled ribeye w/ spinach salad tonight :tu

Fantastic! I'm down 6lbs so far. Moving right along.

[goalie204]

down to 312.9 - a total weight loss of 24.1 lbs since i started April 27th about 3 months ago. They say the slower you lose it, the easier it is to keep it off :) Think i might change my weigh in day to saturday

[shilala]

Way to hang, Myles!!! :tu

[Chainsaw13]

:tu Myles. Keep at it.

218.8 this morning, official weigh-in day. :D

[lilcgrsmkr]

Is that anything like a shake weight? :r

Yes.I think its call shakeology.com

[jonumberone]

I have my weigh in tomorrow, but it's so hot here, all I want is ice cream!
I'm not sure if I want to eat it or just rub it on my nipples.
Either way I'm staying strong and not going to the store to get some.
If the scale is mean to me in the morning, I may just have a breakdown!

[Chainsaw13]

I have my weigh in tomorrow, but it's so hot here, all I want is ice cream!
I'm not sure if I want to eat it or just rub it on my nipples.
Either way I'm staying strong and not going to the store to get some.
If the scale is mean to me in the morning, I may just have a breakdown!

That just conjures up a mental image I just didn't need. Thanks Dom! :D

[goalie204]

all I want is ice cream!
I'm not sure if I want to eat it or just rub it on my nipples.


OH GOOD LORD there goes my appetite! :sl

This weight loss thread reallly does work! :D

[lilcgrsmkr]

down to 312.9 - a total weight loss of 24.1 lbs since i started April 27th about 3 months ago. They say the slower you lose it, the easier it is to keep it off :) Think i might change my weigh in day to saturday

very good:)

[LasciviousXXX]

Another 1200 calorie day in the bag :tu

Doing really well so far. Made some Grilled shrimp diablo and vegetable orzo for dinner. Had some really great buffalo chicken lettuce wraps for lunch. Down 7lbs so far :xxx

[jonumberone]

No Ice cream last night, on my nipples or otherwise! :D
Got on the scale 259.2
The first time I've been below 260 in probably 8 yrs!
My Next goal is 250 by Labor day.
Someone asked me recently "how low do you want to get?"
Being realistic at the end I'm shooting for 230.
If and when I get there, I'll re evaluate my final weight and decide if I can go further.
I set my final (for now) long term goal at 230 by 1/1/12

[Mattso3000]

Congrats at gettin under 260 Dom! I have a week scheduled at the beach in one month...I should start posting my weight here to motivate me to get my butt to the gym...

[goalie204]

312.3, official weigh in day. :) 24.7 total

[Chainsaw13]

Good job Tyr, Dom and Myles.

Today's my recovery day from Power 90. At least I think it is, I need to keep better track. Either way I'm taking the day off from the program. I may go running later though. See if I can't do more than 2 miles this time.

[forgop]

216.8, down 2 lbs this week. I transitioned from Atkins to WW with a big splurge on a pitch in that included dirt pudding, brownies, and some great baby back ribs I made.

Total lost is 12.4 in 4 weeks.

[shilala]

I'm clean up to 198, a result of being backed up something awful. That should plummet as the week goes on. I'm mounted an all-out assault on my guts. I should be in the low 190's by next weekend.
At this point, I can't even eat, period. That's ridiculous.

[forgop]

I should also note that these shorts are getting quite loose and hard to keep up without a belt now. They'll probably slide off when I hit 210 again-which is something I can't even remember being since I've yo-yo'd so much the past 5+ years in the 220-240 range.

[Matt-N-Ga]

I should also note that these shorts are getting quite loose and hard to keep up without a belt now. They'll probably slide off when I hit 210 again-which is something I can't even remember being since I've yo-yo'd so much the past 5+ years in the 220-240 range.

Congrats on the loose shorts :noon:noon:noon (God I hope that didn't sound as bad as I think it sounds, lol)

Keep it up bro, you'll be at your target in no time.

[hotreds]

Once I drop another 30 lbs or so I should be able to fit in clothes from 15 years ago that I have kept. Basically, a whole new wardrobe of neat shirts and pants!

[guado]

I did good but since I Got back from vegas I have fallen off the train...I gotta get back on I feel like a damn slug!!!!

[shilala]

I finally had that tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella salad yesterday, Tyr. The neighbor gave me some fresh basil and I got tomatoes at the garden co-op. It was AWESOME!!!

[goalie204]

i am on the road this week in nova scotia, hope i can find something for every meal that fits onto the plan i'm following, because i shall not stray! :)

[Texan in Mexico]

Morning all, not a good week. Been very consistent on the cardio but up 3 lbs! At 246 this morning.
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[hotreds]

i am on the road this week in nova scotia, hope i can find something for every meal that fits onto the plan i'm following, because i shall not stray! :)

Lotsa fresh fish up there if you like fish.

[lilcgrsmkr]

i am on the road this week in nova scotia, hope i can find something for every meal that fits onto the plan i'm following, because i shall not stray! :)

good attitude:)

[lilcgrsmkr]

No Ice cream last night, on my nipples or otherwise! :D
Got on the scale 259.2
The first time I've been below 260 in probably 8 yrs!
My Next goal is 250 by Labor day.
Someone asked me recently "how low do you want to get?"
Being realistic at the end I'm shooting for 230.
If and when I get there, I'll re evaluate my final weight and decide if I can go further.
I set my final (for now) long term goal at 230 by 1/1/12

good job!!

[guado]

No Ice cream last night, on my nipples or otherwise! :D
Got on the scale 259.2
The first time I've been below 260 in probably 8 yrs!
My Next goal is 250 by Labor day.
Someone asked me recently "how low do you want to get?"
Being realistic at the end I'm shooting for 230.
If and when I get there, I'll re evaluate my final weight and decide if I can go further.
I set my final (for now) long term goal at 230 by 1/1/12

Seriously brother that is SICK!! Its a great feeling isnt it?

[hotreds]

Good for you! My goal is 250 by next April for my annual physical. According to BMI charts I would still be considered "obese." A 6'2" guy at 160 is considered normal weight. Are u kidding me? He would be a beanpole! My doc said he'd be happy if I were 270. So, if I make 250 he'll probably be very pleased- as would I. It's not easy, but if it were there would be no fat people. And, it sure is nice to see that scale show lower and lower readings!

[Chainsaw13]

6'2", 160? That's just plain stupid. BMI's need to go away.

[shilala]

At 6'2"/160, it'd make it easy to shake change out of your pockets, Hugh!!! ;)

[elderboy02]

Joined a gym Thursday and I am limiting myself to a couple pops a day. I started packing my lunch now instead of eating fast food EVERY DAY. I am 6'5"

Starting weight 7/22/11 - 354lbs

[LasciviousXXX]

Fell off the horse yesterday and had about 300 calories more than I should have. I'm regretting it today but I'm back in the game as of now :tu

[shilala]

I think I was back down around 195 this morning. I've finally straightened out bathroom-wise. My appetite is almost non-existant, and that helps.
Seems I'm finally back in the groove. :tu

[goalie204]

Lotsa fresh fish up there if you like fish.

actually not as easy as you'd think. Especially in all these butt-fck nowhere towns, but so far..not bad.

[forgop]

I've been eating under my WW points since I started on Thursday. For the next 4 weeks, I'm down to just 1 class, so I'm hoping to get in some cardio every day. Unfortunately, I stepped on a hot piece of charcoal that I didn't see and I'm still trying to heal from that huge blister.

[Chainsaw13]

Are we gonna have to call you fire walker now?
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[hotreds]

Joined a gym Thursday and I am limiting myself to a couple pops a day. I started packing my lunch now instead of eating fast food EVERY DAY.

Good luck, Dan! It ain't easy, but it's worth it- for your health if for no other reason!

[Starscream]

Joined a gym Thursday and I am limiting myself to a couple pops a day. I started packing my lunch now instead of eating fast food EVERY DAY. I am 6'5"

Starting weight 7/22/11 - 354lbs
Welcome aboard, Dan!:tu
Fell off the horse yesterday and had about 300 calories more than I should have. I'm regretting it today but I'm back in the game as of now :tu

I've fallen off the horse for the past two weeks. I'm up about four pounds.

[Tyler]

You guys can do it. :tu I was very fat once but I am down to 6'1 196lbs. It was hard to do but I am glad I did it. Now if I could just keep away from the sweets I could get fit. Ice cream is my weakness. :td But anyways keep at it and you will reach your goals. :tu Keep us updated.

[LasciviousXXX]

I've fallen off the horse for the past two weeks. I'm up about four pounds.

Ehhh, that's rough bro. I know you'll be able to get back on it though :tu

Down a total of 11lbs so far. Looking good feeling good. I just need to be down another 15 and I'll be a happy ToE :banger

[Starscream]

Ehhh, that's rough bro. I know you'll be able to get back on it though :tu

Down a total of 11lbs so far. Looking good feeling good. I just need to be down another 15 and I'll be a happy ToE :banger

I'll get back on it. Summer break has done it. I haven't stayed active like I promised myself I would.


Congrats on the 11 down. Keep it up!

[Kreth]

Had a bit of a rebound with the kids' b'day party followed by 2 days off, but I'm starting back down. I've gotten into the habit of doing an hour workout on my days off.
So what does everyone do for workouts? I started off with Wii Fit Plus, thinking it would be a good low impact workout. Now that I've dropped some weight, I think I'd like to up the intensity. I'm not ready for P90X or Insanity, but I'd like to get up more of a sweat than the WFP exercises can provide. Any ideas?
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[LasciviousXXX]

Keep up the good work bro!



So what does everyone do for workouts.


I have a Muay Thai heavy bag in the garage that I'll do a couple of rounds with to really get the heart pumping. I also have a Total Gym that I use to do resistance exercises while watching TV etc. That's about it for me lately.

[Chainsaw13]

So what does everyone do for workouts?

I"m doing Tony Horton's Power 90 program. It came before P90X. I like it. You definitely work up a sweat on all workouts, 2 different cardio and sculpt. Each one is 45mins or less. Worth checking out.

[guado]

Renewing my gym membership that expired while I was in vegas. Time to get back on that horse and get sub 200...

[shilala]

196.0 today. Headed back in the right direction. :tu

[goalie204]

no idea how i'm doing since i have no scale on the road with me tho, but i brought my ketostix and am not in ketosis, even tho i'm eating the right stuff. WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I GET HOME

[LasciviousXXX]

Down 12lbs! :wo

Poached eggs and tomato slices for breakfast! So tasty :tu

[Chainsaw13]

Made up for missing my workout yesterday. Did the cardio program and the ab ripper 100 (up to about 80 of the 100), then was still feeling energetic and did a 2.3mile run. I signed up for a 5K walk/run in October so I need to start training for that. Should be doable now. I think had I not worked out I could've done the whole 5k today.

Now lets see if this puts me back under 220. Been up a couple lbs this week. Not sure why either. Eating good, exercising. Could be putting on muscle? Who knows. We'll see come Saturday.

[lilcgrsmkr]

Had a bit of a rebound with the kids' b'day party followed by 2 days off, but I'm starting back down. I've gotten into the habit of doing an hour workout on my days off.
So what does everyone do for workouts? I started off with Wii Fit Plus, thinking it would be a good low impact workout. Now that I've dropped some weight, I think I'd like to up the intensity. I'm not ready for P90X or Insanity, but I'd like to get up more of a sweat than the WFP exercises can provide. Any ideas?
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i am a student so i am constantly walking on campus, but yesterday i started to walk for about 30 minutes a day. later i'll work on upper body strength. gotta get back in the swing of things..

[Chainsaw13]

i am a student so i am constantly walking on campus, but yesterday i started to walk for about 30 minutes a day. later i'll work on upper body strength. gotta get back in the swing of things..

Walking is how I lost the bulk of my weight this year. If you can get up to or below a 15min/mile, you'll get a great workout in, plus sweat your a$$ off.