Losing Weight with Starscream

goalie204 · 01-23-2009, 06:13 AM

so it seems that exercise is key. that makes me sad cuz i dislike it. I still haven't started

Smokin Gator · 01-23-2009, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by goalie204

so it seems that exercise is key. that makes me sad cuz i dislike it. I still haven't started

Believe me brother... I understand!!!

I have always been active and never had much if any weight problems. After 42 or so things started to change and the weight started creeping up. I had never "worked out" so I tried the dieting thing. It works but, for me, not long term. I like to eat what I like to eat. As much as I have despised it, I have been going to the gym pretty much 5 days a week for the last year. I have also paid attention to my portion sizes. My weight is slowly getting back to where I want it and I am actually feeling good after my workouts.

Give it a try for a couple of months and see what you think.

Starscream · 01-23-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 12stones

Down two lbs for the week! I'm at my lowest weight in over 3 years. And I'm trucking along!

Awesome!

Keep on truckin'!

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Believe me brother... I understand!!!

As much as I have despised it, I have been going to the gym pretty much 5 days a week for the last year.
Give it a try for a couple of months and see what you think.

I despise a lot of it too. We need to figure out some form of exercise that is fun, like playing a sport of some sort.

Starscream · 01-23-2009, 08:10 AM

Week 3
Day 4

Caught a sinus infection (cold) of some sort and have been out of whack. Pretty much laid in bed after I got home yesterday.
Yesterday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Sandwich
Dinner: Grilled teryaki chicken strips, w/ roasted potatoes.

Today I feel like crap again, but not as bad as yesterday. Gonna try to get in some Tae-Bo today (don't laugh, it works) if my body feels up to it. There is a lot of pressure in my forehead, my nose is constantly running, and I have an overall run-down feeling. At least I'm back on my routine for the day.

Today's menu:
Breakfast: SlimFast bar: Strawberry Cheesecake
Lunch: three leftover grilled teryaki chicken strips
Dinner: unknown

01-23-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Believe me brother... I understand!!!

I have always been active and never had much if any weight problems. After 42 or so things started to change and the weight started creeping up. I had never "worked out" so I tried the dieting thing. It works but, for me, not long term. I like to eat what I like to eat. As much as I have despised it, I have been going to the gym pretty much 5 days a week for the last year. I have also paid attention to my portion sizes. My weight is slowly getting back to where I want it and I am actually feeling good after my workouts.

Give it a try for a couple of months and see what you think.

The "change" happened to me when I was in my early twenties. I was always a skinny kid who could eat lots of everything. 2nd year university I was 165lbs. Then my metabolism hit a big brick wall.

I haven't got the interest or attention span to "work out", but I love being active in outdoor sports. Kayaking, climbing, mountain biking. But for me it's about being social too. I used to have a 20min bike ride home that I hated. But I could go urban riding for a couple of hours with a friend.

In any case, hopefully you can find an activity that you enjoy and can do easily enough.

Genetic Defect · 01-23-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kayaker

The "change" happened to me when I was in my early twenties. I was always a skinny kid who could eat lots of everything. 2nd year university I was 165lbs. Then my metabolism hit a big brick wall.

I haven't got the interest or attention span to "work out", but I love being active in outdoor sports. Kayaking, climbing, mountain biking. But for me it's about being social too. I used to have a 20min bike ride home that I hated. But I could go urban riding for a couple of hours with a friend.

In any case, hopefully you can find an activity that you enjoy and can do easily enough.

happened in 6th grade for me

pmwz · 01-24-2009, 02:00 PM

here is my plan for the first month or so:
1 hr/day 5days/week bicycle (way to work)
3/week lifting weights + 30 min cardio
cut down on drinking coke (just on weekends)
drink ~3l water a day
I want to start jogging in a month or so when the weather gets a bit warmer.

weight lifting goal for this year:
bench press 225 8 times
i am going to add goals for other major lifts when i have them figured out

Starscream · 01-25-2009, 12:01 PM

Yesterday I pulled a two miler and did a little arm work with the dumbells. Gotta get my homework completed today. Hope to get in some more exercise this evening.

Today I ate a fajita taco salad and a ton of chips and salsa. I guess I'm skipping dinner as a result of this big meal. Weigh in is tomorrow.

Genetic Defect · 01-25-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

Yesterday I pulled a two miler and did a little arm work with the dumbells. Gotta get my homework completed today. Hope to get in some more exercise this evening.

Today I ate a fajita taco salad and a ton of chips and salsa. I guess I'm skipping dinner as a result of this big meal. Weigh in is tomorrow.

kids?

01-23-2009, 06:13 AM	#1
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland so it seems that exercise is key. that makes me sad cuz i dislike it. I still haven't started

01-23-2009, 08:10 AM	#4
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland Week 3 Day 4 Caught a sinus infection (cold) of some sort and have been out of whack. Pretty much laid in bed after I got home yesterday. Yesterday: Breakfast: Oatmeal Lunch: Sandwich Dinner: Grilled teryaki chicken strips, w/ roasted potatoes. Today I feel like crap again, but not as bad as yesterday. Gonna try to get in some Tae-Bo today (don't laugh, it works) if my body feels up to it. There is a lot of pressure in my forehead, my nose is constantly running, and I have an overall run-down feeling. At least I'm back on my routine for the day. Today's menu: Breakfast: SlimFast bar: Strawberry Cheesecake Lunch: three leftover grilled teryaki chicken strips Dinner: unknown __________________ Insert quote here.

01-24-2009, 02:00 PM	#7
pmwz Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cologne Posts: 372 Trading: (0)	Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland here is my plan for the first month or so: 1 hr/day 5days/week bicycle (way to work) 3/week lifting weights + 30 min cardio cut down on drinking coke (just on weekends) drink ~3l water a day I want to start jogging in a month or so when the weather gets a bit warmer. weight lifting goal for this year: bench press 225 8 times i am going to add goals for other major lifts when i have them figured out

01-25-2009, 12:01 PM	#8
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Losing Weight with Andysutherland Yesterday I pulled a two miler and did a little arm work with the dumbells. Gotta get my homework completed today. Hope to get in some more exercise this evening. Today I ate a fajita taco salad and a ton of chips and salsa. I guess I'm skipping dinner as a result of this big meal. Weigh in is tomorrow. __________________ Insert quote here.