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kayaker 10-03-2009 04:11 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Well mark that as a really crappy finish to the week. I managed to gain almost 8 lbs.:confused:

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

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

longknocker 10-03-2009 06:44 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilala (Post 580585)
190.6.
I think I may have run out of fat. .6 pounds away from "I lost 60 pounds." and just 5.6 pounds from my 185 target.
Being it's the weekend, I'll probably eat everything in sight for the next couple days. :)
That's My Problem, too, Scott! You Have To "Take a Break", sometime, though. Weekends work for me! Now If I could just quit drinking Beer!:tu

shilala 10-03-2009 06:57 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by longknocker (Post 580686)
That's My Problem, too, Scott! You Have To "Take a Break", sometime, though. Weekends work for me! Now If I could just quit drinking Beer!:tu
I quit drinking beer about seven years ago and gained about 40 pounds.
Be careful what you wish for. :D

Starscream 10-05-2009 06:15 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilala (Post 580587)
That post was from 6/15.
Turns out she didn't have all that much sense, after all. :D
Lisa and I were talking this evening about dinner and she mentioned surf and turf burgers at Applebees.
Somehow that came around to Salmon patties and crab cakes, and she mentioned the crab cakes at Ruby Tuesday's. I told her I thought I remembered having crab cakes when we went out "way back when".
Amazing how things change in a few short months.
I'm 25 pounds lighter and one good woman heavier. :)
Awesome deal, Scott.:tu
Quote:
Originally Posted by kayaker (Post 580602)

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

Starscream 10-06-2009 04:35 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Great website to track dietary habits and exercise and it's absolutely free. If you like it give BORIStheBlade some rep. He's the one who found it.
The food log is awesome! They have a huge database. You type in the food and it counts the nutritional info for you.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...59&postcount=1

Starscream 10-07-2009 06:43 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 586948)
Great website to track dietary habits and exercise and it's absolutely free. If you like it give BORIStheBlade some rep. He's the one who found it.
The food log is awesome! They have a huge database. You type in the food and it counts the nutritional info for you.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...59&postcount=1
Using this over the past two days. I love it so far. nutrimirror.com

forgop 10-07-2009 08:03 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I'm going to jump into the mix...I've been a yo-yo guy since college in the mid-90's. I've tried Weight Watchers and Atkins and had success with both, but after awhile, lost interest.

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

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

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

Starting weight: 238.4
Goal weight: 180

shilala 10-08-2009 07:30 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
190.2.
Still can't break that 190 barrier. That was only .4 pounds in five days. It's been 1.6 pounds a week for months. I really do think I've run out of fat.
I've slowly started eating a bit more, too, with my change in meds.
I'm leaving for Ohio today to hang out with Lisa for a few days, she'll make me eat.

Dux 10-08-2009 08:02 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Iv been stuck on the same 8lbs. I loose 8 I gain 8 :td

kayaker 10-08-2009 08:12 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dux (Post 590001)
Iv been stuck on the same 8lbs. I loose 8 I gain 8 :td
I hear you. I've been hovering around 235 for years. I may lose 5 lbs or so or gain 5-10, but I always come back.

Don Fernando 10-08-2009 08:34 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I started on a new healty diet about 3 weeks ago, as I needed to lose 37.84lbs before the surgeon would consider a gastric bypass. Since I started to eat more balanced and just a little less I lost 20.24lbs. All my nutrician did was make me have breakfast again, with low fat/low calorie toppings, low fat & calorie dinners and normal sized portions.

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

shilala 10-08-2009 09:25 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Fernando (Post 590055)
I started on a new healty diet about 3 weeks ago, as I needed to lose 37.84lbs before the surgeon would consider a gastric bypass. Since I started to eat more balanced and just a little less I lost 20.24lbs. All my nutrician did was make me have breakfast again, with low fat/low calorie toppings, low fat & calorie dinners and normal sized portions.

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

Starscream 10-08-2009 03:04 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by forgop (Post 589478)
I'm going to jump into the mix...I've been a yo-yo guy since college in the mid-90's. I've tried Weight Watchers and Atkins and had success with both, but after awhile, lost interest.

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

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

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

Starting weight: 238.4
Goal weight: 180
Welcome to the club!:tu
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilala (Post 589933)
190.2.
Still can't break that 190 barrier. That was only .4 pounds in five days. It's been 1.6 pounds a week for months. I really do think I've run out of fat.
I've slowly started eating a bit more, too, with my change in meds.
I'm leaving for Ohio today to hang out with Lisa for a few days, she'll make me eat.
How tall are you, Scott? 190 is healthy for a lot of people, although it's not lean either. I haven't been at 190 since 1997.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Fernando (Post 590055)
I started on a new healty diet about 3 weeks ago, as I needed to lose 37.84lbs before the surgeon would consider a gastric bypass. Since I started to eat more balanced and just a little less I lost 20.24lbs. All my nutrician did was make me have breakfast again, with low fat/low calorie toppings, low fat & calorie dinners and normal sized portions.

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

Starscream 10-08-2009 06:58 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Been under 2000 calories for three days straight. Today was a low fat day as well. It feels good to get back on track again.

kayaker 10-09-2009 05:45 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I guess last week was a bit of an anomaly. Back down over 6 lbs.

Going diving tomorrow, so that should help a bit.

shilala 10-09-2009 09:35 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 590832)

How tall are you, Scott? 190 is healthy for a lot of people, although it's not lean either. I haven't been at 190 since 1997.
I'm 5'10" and built like a Lithuanian. Wide, thick and stupid. :D
Last time I was 185 was when my daughter was born, I was 30. She just turned 13. I'll have to check one of those weight/height things.

acarr 10-09-2009 10:17 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I started September 16 at 230lbs
Today I am at 220lbs
Goal is 185

Starscream 10-09-2009 03:36 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilala (Post 591914)
I'm 5'10" and built like a Lithuanian. Wide, thick and stupid. :D
Last time I was 185 was when my daughter was born, I was 30. She just turned 13. I'll have to check one of those weight/height things.
I know I've plugged it twice this week in here, but nutrimirror has a bmi scale at their site. You can check your height/weight/energy levels there. I'm in love with that place after three days.
Quote:
Originally Posted by acarr (Post 592033)
I started September 16 at 230lbs
Today I am at 220lbs
Goal is 185
:tu

shilala 10-09-2009 05:00 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 592605)
I know I've plugged it twice this week in here, but nutrimirror has a bmi scale at their site. You can check your height/weight/energy levels there. I'm in love with that place after three days.

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

kayaker 10-09-2009 06:28 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilala (Post 592686)
It says I need to get down to 175. 129 to 175 being the optimal weight for my height.
If I weighed 129, I'd be afraid to leave the house. :)
Don't worry Scott. I'm 5' 10", and I doubt I'll ever see 200, let alone 175. My doctor figures that with my build I should be around 215-220. Never quite seem to get there though.:D

forgop 10-09-2009 06:56 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
What I don't get about Weight Watchers is that they don't make a different weight range for men and women. It's the same for both.

Starscream 10-09-2009 09:03 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilala (Post 592686)
If I weighed 129, I'd be afraid to leave the house. :)
Me too.:)
Quote:
Originally Posted by kayaker (Post 592800)
Don't worry Scott. I'm 5' 10", and I doubt I'll ever see 200, let alone 175. My doctor figures that with my build I should be around 215-220. Never quite seem to get there though.:D
I would agree with that. Doctors know better than the internets.:tu I'll be happy if I hit 215, but my eventual target is 190. Still higher than what the internets says I need to be.
Quote:
Originally Posted by forgop (Post 592827)
What I don't get about Weight Watchers is that they don't make a different weight range for men and women. It's the same for both.
You sure about that? Weight Watchers has a special program for men, which I assumed would have a different points scale. I know that young adults and pregnant women have a different scale than the norm.

Starscream 10-10-2009 12:34 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Polish sausage with onions and peppers, ribbon fries, and funnel cake.:dr


oops...

kayaker 10-10-2009 01:01 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I'm making chicken alfredo for supper. Maybe some shrimp for me. :D

Starscream 10-10-2009 01:02 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Sounds good, Ian. I love both chicken alfredo and shrimp. And shrimp is low in fat and calories. I think I am skipping supper after all of the above that I posted.:D

shilala 10-10-2009 01:08 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 593770)
Polish sausage with onions and peppers, ribbon fries, and funnel cake.:dr


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

Starscream 10-10-2009 01:24 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
A big eating day will stay with you for a day or so sometimes. Hopefully I won't be hungry later.

forgop 10-10-2009 03:31 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 593019)



You sure about that? Weight Watchers has a special program for men, which I assumed would have a different points scale. I know that young adults and pregnant women have a different scale than the norm.
Yep. The daily point allowances are based upon weight, regardless of whether you're a man/woman. The recommended weight is based upon height with no distinction made for men/women.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/health...thyweight.aspx

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

Starscream 10-10-2009 05:25 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by forgop (Post 593953)
Yep. The daily point allowances are based upon weight, regardless of whether you're a man/woman. The recommended weight is based upon height with no distinction made for men/women.

http://www.weightwatchers.com/health...thyweight.aspx

Honestly, I have no idea what the difference is in the plan for men/women.
I did WeightWatchers a few years ago and I lost a lot of weight. I was down to 224 when my third child was born. What I don't like about WW is that they don't allow for certain things like weightlifting. You have to eat more to build muscle, but if you lift and follow WW, you're not going to bulk up at all. WW is for the average person, not for everyone. I'm just counting calories right now.



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

forgop 10-10-2009 06:02 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 594033)
I did WeightWatchers a few years ago and I lost a lot of weight. I was down to 224 when my third child was born. What I don't like about WW is that they don't allow for certain things like weightlifting. You have to eat more to build muscle, but if you lift and follow WW, you're not going to bulk up at all. WW is for the average person, not for everyone. I'm just counting calories right now.



Down to 250 today. I'll probably be up tomorrow after eating all that fair food today though.
Not true-you get activity points for exercising and you can eat more as a result. You probably won't get big by any means, but it'll allow you to tone up and add a little muscle.

Starscream 10-10-2009 07:03 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by forgop (Post 594086)
Not true-you get activity points for exercising and you can eat more as a result. You probably won't get big by any means, but it'll allow you to tone up and add a little muscle.
True, but I don't think that the activity points equal out to the gains that should be made in the gym. I think the activity points are geared more toward cardio and walking/running.
With that said, it's very hard no matter what you use to gain muscle and lose fat.

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

Starscream 10-12-2009 10:42 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Weighed in at 254 today. Tomorrow is the weekly weigh in. Hope to be at at least 253. That will give me a three pound loss for the week.

shilala 10-13-2009 07:47 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I actually saw 189.6 yesterday. Today I'm at 191.0.
I started going to the tanning booth a couple weeks ago cause I don't make vitamin D. It really screws me up, and I generally go a couple times a week all winter. I figure my tan must weigh at least five pounds.
I'm gonna have to start calculating that in. :D

Starscream 10-13-2009 10:49 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Down to 251 today! Five pounds off for the week.

kayaker 10-13-2009 06:51 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 597742)
Down to 251 today! Five pounds off for the week.
Way to go Andy!!!

Starscream 10-13-2009 08:20 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kayaker (Post 598496)
Way to go Andy!!!
If only I keep it up. Remember at one point in this thread I was down to 238.
Quote:
Originally Posted by shilala (Post 597453)
I actually saw 189.6 yesterday. Today I'm at 191.0.
I started going to the tanning booth a couple weeks ago cause I don't make vitamin D. It really screws me up, and I generally go a couple times a week all winter. I figure my tan must weigh at least five pounds.
I'm gonna have to start calculating that in. :D
Take the tan off before weighing in again, Scott.;)

Don Fernando 10-14-2009 12:54 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I have an appointment with my nutrician today, so I can give an update on my weight tonight.

Starscream 10-14-2009 04:43 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Fernando (Post 598919)
I have an appointment with my nutrician today, so I can give an update on my weight tonight.
Good luck!:gl

Don Fernando 10-14-2009 08:18 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
quite a bummer, only 1.3lbs lost last week. Makes a total of 21.5 for the last month.

Starscream 10-14-2009 08:19 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Don Fernando (Post 599132)
quite a bummer, only 1.3lbs lost last week. Makes a total of 21.5 for the last month.
That's still a lot of weightloss in one month, Ferdinand. Don't be discouraged.

goalie204 10-14-2009 09:48 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
damn thanksgiving

Starscream 10-14-2009 10:50 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by goalie204 (Post 599297)
damn thanksgiving
That's a long ways away still. Cut now to make up for it.:)

forgop 10-15-2009 06:51 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Had my first weigh in this morning. Down 4.9 lbs to 233.5.

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

kayaker 10-15-2009 08:15 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andysutherland (Post 599407)
That's a long ways away still. Cut now to make up for it.:)
Canuck Thanksgiving was Monday past. We're into post hoc making up.:bh

Starscream 10-15-2009 08:54 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kayaker (Post 601037)
Canuck Thanksgiving was Monday past. We're into post hoc making up.:bh
That's right. I forgot about that.;s

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

Starscream 10-19-2009 06:46 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
248 today. Tomorrow is the official weigh in for the week. Hope to stay at or be a bit below 248.

Resipsa 10-19-2009 07:40 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Doing great Andy, keep it up!

shilala 10-19-2009 08:31 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Still stuck at 190.2.
I've seen the 189 a few times, but it doesn't stick around long. :)
The good thing is that I can eat whatever I want and I stay right at 190. I still don't have any desire to eat, but Lisa keeps dragging me around good food.
My daughter has been here all month, and I have to cook for her most days, so I at least get opportunity to eat real food. That's good, too. :tu

goalie204 10-19-2009 08:40 AM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
finally off prednisone and back to eating better. CMONNNNN fat, get off me

Starscream 10-19-2009 01:51 PM
Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Thanks, Vic.:tu

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

Sounds good, Myles.:tu


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