Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum

Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/index.php)
-   Health and Fitness (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=126)
-   -   Losing Weight with Starscream (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6070)

Starscream 12-17-2008 08:46 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Today:

Breakfast = meal replacement shake

Lunch = Chicken breast, baked red potatoes, and butter beans

Dinner = Chili

wigg 12-17-2008 11:11 PM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jquirit (Post 119754)
wigg, is this the book you're talking about?

The South Beach Diet by Dr. Arthur Agatston

YEP

Shaerza 12-29-2008 07:10 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
How did you guys fair during the holidays? I did terrible and feel pretty down about it. I wasnt making the worst choices on portion control etc, but i was snacking and drinking WAY too much. Damnit beer being so good! Now with my sailing trip in 2 weeks I have to try to shed off the 4+lbs I just added:mad: Guess its time for some extra hiit sessions.

Starscream 12-29-2008 04:06 PM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Funeral food is bad, Christmas food is bad, and New Year's drinking is bad. Not gonna post in here again until New Year's Day.:(

Starscream 01-02-2009 09:44 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
It is a good day on the homefront! I convinced my wife to get onboard w/ me. I had to make a sacrifice in order to get her onboard, but she is finaly w/ me. I had to make a New Year's Resolution to quit drinking, but that will only make my task the easier. So starting Monday, my wife will be officially on board the weightloss track w/ me. I know that this will make my task all the easier as I will have some direct support now.

mrreindeer 01-02-2009 10:07 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Absolutely, that's great Andy! :tu:tu

I've fallen off the wagon....I'm gonna need to get back on track and drop the friggin' 15 pounds or so I've put on because of the damn holidays and busy stuff and crazy schedule we've had lately.

Shaerza 01-02-2009 11:58 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Wow thats awesome that you are going to give up booze. I wish I had the willpower to even think about doing that.. well maybe not.. but its one of the best ways to jump start some healthy weight loss. Good news on the wife joining too. So much easier when you have people actively supporting ya. Good luck!

Starscream 01-05-2009 10:46 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Allright guys, Day one (again). My wife and I are both in this together. Using the Weight Watchers system (bootleg). I'm allotted 30 points a day. Had a bowl of oatmeal this morning and a salad w/ ham and no dressing for lunch. Chugging plenty of water.

Weigh in this morning was 265lbs. Wow, Christmas break and the funeral sure did me no good. Oh well, gonna be easy now that I've got some support.

kayaker 01-05-2009 01:48 PM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I'm relocating for a few months on Wednesday, so I am going to weigh in on Thursday morning.

Then the game is on.

I'll be watching what I'm eating and increasing my activity level.

:bx

Starscream 01-05-2009 02:12 PM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kayaker (Post 150872)
I'm relocating for a few months on Wednesday, so I am going to weigh in on Thursday morning.

Then the game is on.

I'll be watching what I'm eating and increasing my activity level.

:bx

:tu Awesome!:bx:ze

Starscream 01-06-2009 08:16 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Day 2:
Breakfast - Oatmeal (cinammon/sugar)
Lunch will be a turkey and spinach sandwich.
Not sure what supper will be. Last night we ate sauteed chicken w/ egg noodles (heavy on the garlic):dr

Weigh in of yesterday was innacurate. I switched to the digital scale today. Weigh in will officially start off at 261 lbs.

Day 2 of rain, so haven't had a chance to get out and walk/jog yet:(. Gotta do some indoor work to make up for it.:ze

Smokin Gator 01-06-2009 08:40 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Andy... If you don't mind I am going to join you.

I started going to the gym and doing the treadmill in August. I also started eating a salad for lunch everyday. I lost about 20 pounds and was really feeling good. Then the holidays rolled around and my southern food lovin' arse put nearly all of that weight back on.

Started back to the gym yesterday. Yesterday's weight was 232.

Yesterday:

Breakfast - bowl of All Bran
Snack - none
Lunch - Salad with a piece of grilled salmon
Dinner - rib tips, collard greens, black eyed peas (Hey I had small portions and I can't throw that good food away).

Today:

40 minutes on the treadmill

Breakfast - bowl of All Bran
Snack - none
Lunch- will be a salad and one of those tear open packages of salmon
Dinner - I know it is going to be grilled chicken breast, but not sure of the veggies.

12stones 01-06-2009 08:45 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
I'll get in on this. I started South Beach two weeks ago with my girlfriend and have been going strong. Yes, the holiday season wasn't the smartest time to start as I really had to not partake of anything good. But I started on 12/22/08 at 226lbs and this morning I was 215lbs. This week I add in three days of exercise and will keep tracking in here.

Starscream 01-06-2009 10:37 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator (Post 152614)
Andy... If you don't mind I am going to join you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12stones (Post 152624)
I'll get in on this.

Great! That's why I started this. Keep us updated. Let us know what works for you and what doesn't. The more the merrier!

jquirit 01-06-2009 11:09 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
More the merrier, right?

Weighed myself last night. 220lbs. So that'll be my starting point.

Yesterday:

- breakfast: bowl of oatmeal, three eggs (2 egg whites, 1 whole)
- lunch: lean hamburger, green salad
- dinner: chicken breast, steamed veggies
- workout: 35 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes weights

I still need to add in two snacks between the major meals. That's why I'm going grocery shopping tonight for stuff like almonds and such to snack on. Also trying to increase the amount of water I'm drinking. Got a water bottle next to me on the desk and reminding myself to take a drink when I notice it.

Tombstone 01-06-2009 11:19 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin Gator (Post 152614)
Andy... If you don't mind I am going to join you.

I started going to the gym and doing the treadmill in August. I also started eating a salad for lunch everyday. I lost about 20 pounds and was really feeling good. Then the holidays rolled around and my southern food lovin' arse put nearly all of that weight back on.

Started back to the gym yesterday. Yesterday's weight was 232.

Yesterday:

Breakfast - bowl of All Bran
Snack - none
Lunch - Salad with a piece of grilled salmon
Dinner - rib tips, collard greens, black eyed peas (Hey I had small portions and I can't throw that good food away).

Today:

40 minutes on the treadmill

Breakfast - bowl of All Bran
Snack - none
Lunch- will be a salad and one of those tear open packages of salmon
Dinner - I know it is going to be grilled chicken breast, but not sure of the veggies.

If you put a healthy snack between breakfast/lunch and lunch/dinner you will increase your metabolism. Also your body will not hold on to stored fat (Gut).

kayaker 01-06-2009 11:56 AM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Last spring I was working 10 hour shifts as a welding apprentice with breaks every 2 hours. I ate small amounts at each break and something more substantial for lunch. Just the active work and snacking throughout the day helped me lose 15 pounds. I didn't really have to watch what I ate, but I did avoid bringing change for the candy and soft drink dispensers.

Also, try eating some healthy protein before bed, it will help keep your metabolism going throughout the night.

Starscream 01-06-2009 01:23 PM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kayaker (Post 152999)
I did avoid bringing change for the candy and soft drink dispensers.

Key point. And drink lots of water. I drink mostly water, with a diet soda every now and then. Maybe a cup of tea at night(w/ sugar substitute).

Smokin Gator 01-06-2009 01:28 PM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone (Post 152913)
If you put a healthy snack between breakfast/lunch and lunch/dinner you will increase your metabolism. Also your body will not hold on to stored fat (Gut).

Should it be veggie sticks etc or more protein like a cheese stick or some nuts?

Tombstone 01-06-2009 02:15 PM

Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland
 
[quote=Smokin Gator;153158]Should it be veggie sticks etc or more protein like a cheese stick or some nuts?[/QUOTE

It really depends on what you are eating the rest of the day. Almonds, fat free/plain yogurt, cheese sticks are very healthy snack choices.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:06 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.