Originally Posted by hotreds (Post 1303242)

low blood sugar most likely.

Originally Posted by forgop (Post 1303622)

This is called orthostatic hypotension. It gets more common as you get older (not saying you're old) and is a typical side effect of some medications, but it's just something you need to be leery of when standing up so you don't drop. My advice-stand up slowly and maybe have something to prop yourself up against momentarily while your blood pressure stabilizes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 1303628)

Thanks. I had a couple friends on FB who said the same thing. You guys are so smart. :D

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 1300129)

Here's a recipe for Chicken Pozole Verde. This made 3 servings. The sodium count is a little high, but you can mitigate that by making choosing low sodium versions of the salsa and chicken stock.

8oz chicken breast, cubed into 1" cubes
3oz onions, chopped
1 29oz can of hominy
10oz of tomatillo salsa
2 cloves garlic chopped
24oz chicken stock
3oz can of roasted green chiles
Cilantro chopped, to taste

Brown the chicken in a little bit of oil in a medium pot over med-high heat, about 5-6 minutes. You don't need to cook all the way through, it'll finish once you add the rest of the ingredients and continue cooking. About 2-3 minutes into cooking the chicken, add the onions garlic. Stir and continue browning. Once chicken has browned on all sides, add the rest of the ingredients except the cilantro. Bring to a low boil, turn down the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Divide into three portions and garnish with the chopped cilantro (and a bit more raw chopped onion if you like). Maybe squeeze a little fresh lime over the top too. Enjoy.

Based on the info I could find online and off the packages I used, the nutritional info is as follows per serving.

310 cals, 3g fat, 0g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 48mg chol, 1373mg sodium, 44g carbs, 10g fiber, 5g sugar, 19g protein.

Originally Posted by goalie204 (Post 1303829)

saw this extreme makeover weight loss show last night or something, a dude lost 200 lbs in a year, killing himself working out like a mofo. Ridiculous to lose so much so fast, 5 bux he gains it all back

Originally Posted by goalie204 (Post 1303829)

saw this extreme makeover weight loss show last night or something, a dude lost 200 lbs in a year, killing himself working out like a mofo. Ridiculous to lose so much so fast, 5 bux he gains it all back

Originally Posted by goalie204 (Post 1305151)

ya i've seen that show scott, after about 4 episodes (to give it a real chance) i'll never watch it again

Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 1305510)

Trending down again for the last couple of days. Since I'm on a 7 day on / 1 day off schedule at work, I think I'm gonna start doing an hour of mixed strength/yoga on my day off.
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Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1305562)

How's the yoga? Something I've always wanted to try, just never have (other than on Wii Fit).

Originally Posted by Commander Quan (Post 1305688)

Yoga is a deceptively hard workout. The first couple times I tried it (dvd's) I quit after 20 minutes because it was was slow and kinda boring, and I didn't feel like I was working out, despite the fact that I was sweating like a mofo. Later I decided to be a little more open minded about it and give it a fair shake and found that in 45 minutes I was soaking wet, and a lot looser, and really refreshed.

Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 1306066)

That's all I've done. I do a WFP warm-up that includes warrior pose (good hip stretch) and downward-facing dog (back). For cool down, I usually include sun salutation (another good back stretch). I usually have a sore back from work, and the two back stretches (and Ibuprofen) have really helped.
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Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1306573)

3) I noticed that the fat on my body has gotten soft and mushy.
Before my belly was taught from my tits to my belly button, as were my love handles.
Now I'm just mush.
Any Ideas? Should this physical change be something to worry about?

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1306573)

Morning Fellas :D

1) My energy level is way up. So much so that I can't sleep at night.
since I work so many hours, sleep is at a real premium for me.
I used to jump out of bed in the AM and crash at night, now its opposite.
I can't sleep and find it harder to get going, but once I do, I feel better throughout the day than before.

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1306573)

2) I am having a hard time eating enough of calories.
So far I haven't made it to 2000 in a day. closest I came was day 1 (1948)
But usually am around the 1600 - 1700 mark. My low was 1444
The App I have says my goal intake should be 2150 - 2500
I'm trying to lay off fatty foods, but now I'm worried about my metabolism shutting down.
Suggestions?

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1306573)

3) I noticed that the fat on my body has gotten soft and mushy.
Before my belly was taught from my tits to my belly button, as were my love handles.
Now I'm just mush.
Any Ideas? Should this physical change be something to worry about?

Thanks in advance! :tu

Originally Posted by jonumberone (Post 1306696)

Thanks fellas :)

What I meant by laying off fatty foods, is I'm trying not to cover everything with cheese or Bacon :D

Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 1306581)

I have the same thing going on. I think it's just a matter of burning off fat quicker than your skin can adjust... :2
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Originally Posted by Sean9689 (Post 1299320)

Congrats to you as well! That's awesome!

Thanks! Yeah, went off the deep end while living out of a hotel in 2010 while working in Chicago and still residing in St. Louis. No physical activity and eating out with no restrictions really took a toll on my weight.

A slim 225 Dave huh? :banger Gotta look good for your 4th of July Extravagana @ The Shack? :tu

I had all my suits and button down shirts tailored a couple of months back, it was amazing how loose they were. I can't lie, feels good to buy "L" instead of "XXL".

Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1306998)

The downside is your skin is only going to adjust so much. That's why a lot of skinny guys who used to be fat don't go out shirtless.:r The skin/fat pouch still hangs on for most people.

Originally Posted by goalie204 (Post 1307043)

a lot of ppl that lose it, once they prove to themselves they can keep it off get skin removal surgery

Originally Posted by Da Klugs (Post 1307057)

I'm going to buy some "38's" on Friday. Might want to check and see if XL vs XXL shirts are in my future. That could get ugly, have probably 200+ fancy golf shirts all XXL. At least they don't fall off like the 40 pants are now. :) 221 this morning. :) Hope to break 200 before the weekend.

Originally Posted by goalie204 (Post 1307515)

blah blah my hands hurt from typing and im pissed off (nothing to do with this tho)

Originally Posted by forgop (Post 1303622)

This is called orthostatic hypotension. It gets more common as you get older (not saying you're old) and is a typical side effect of some medications, but it's just something you need to be leery of when standing up so you don't drop. My advice-stand up slowly and maybe have something to prop yourself up against momentarily while your blood pressure stabilizes.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthostatic_hypotension

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 1307904)

Jeff, I may have to look into getting a Wii and the fitness program. Maybe use it as a supplement to my other exercise programs. I can see that being really good in the winter when it's too nasty outside to go for a walk.

Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 1307848)

So, on my night off, I usually stay up most of the night so my sleep doesn't get out of whack. Since I was already up, I decided to fire up the Wii and take a crack at my first hour-long strength/yoga workout.
My first bit of good news, I managed not to gain on my day off, despite eating a bit of Ben & Jerry's! Of course, I had much less than my usual pint...
As for the workout, I had WFP pick a random mix of strength and yoga. A few exercises I struggled with: tree pose, jacknife, and my 3rd set of push-up/side plank. Great workout, though. I was sweating just as much as my usual aerobics. :tu
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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13 (Post 1307904)

Bfast looks good Myles.

Jeff, I may have to look into getting a Wii and the fitness program. Maybe use it as a supplement to my other exercise programs. I can see that being really good in the winter when it's too nasty outside to go for a walk.

Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1307999)

Maybe it's just me, but I love doing side planks.

Originally Posted by Starscream (Post 1308452)

Ok, I tried out the yoga on Wii Fit Plus. Did all 18 that I have opened for 36 minutes. Worked up a sweat but if just felt to darn easy. Tried a yoga vid on Netflix and gave up after 10 min.:r

Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 1308473)

It was the push-ups that were killing me. Having to keep your hands on the board was very cramped for me. Plus I was sweating like crazy, so I kept thinking my hands were going to slip.

I like the yoga for stretching, especially back stretches like sun salutation and downward-facing dog. I try to focus on posture and maintaining my COB.