The journey from 260 to.... - Page 6

Chainsaw13 · 08-05-2011, 05:55 AM

Awesome job Dave.

shilala · 08-05-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Drum roll.....

The smell of victory is actually pretty nasty around my exercise bike... but......

Time to stabilize and find a balance in my life that includes the occasional cheeseburger and fries.

April 5 through August 5th - total weight loss 65.3 pounds.

Pants from 42 to 34

Shirts from XXL to L

Third party exercise and diet advice - $ 0

Actual cost - thus far about $ 2500. (bought 40, 38, 36, and now 34 pants plus all sorts of shirts and exercise wear)

Nice work, my man.

Continue to keep us filled in on how you maintain. That's what I'm excited to hear. It's uncharted territory for us both.

357 · 08-05-2011, 12:47 PM

Congrats Dave!

ucla695 · 08-05-2011, 01:07 PM

Congrats! Keep the the good work!

Da Klugs · 08-08-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Nice work, my man.

Continue to keep us filled in on how you maintain. That's what I'm excited to hear. It's uncharted territory for us both.

It's a female dog so far.

Still doing the push-ups, crunches etc. plus...

Friday - rode the bike before leaving for the lake
Sat - Walked/ran the island twice once AM once PM (3.3. miles each)
Sun - Walked/ran the island once, Rode the bike when I got home.
Mon - So far - Rode the bike

197 and change. Its the lowest starting point for a week so I think that is good. The difference is... had a couple cheeseburgers, Ham and turkey sandwiches (with bread) drank like a fish and in general, ate more normally than I have in months this past weekend. Might need to tone it down a bit though. Feel the "binge urge" coming on.

Thinking about making a new goal... longer term. Maybe 190 over the next couple of months. Slow and steady tryhing not to have the large 6-7 pound weekend swings. Easier to keep on the path if there is a goal in mind.

This strategy does not work in the long term but for now...

icehog3 · 08-08-2011, 05:21 PM

The "good eating and drinking" with very little weight gain would indicate that your metabolsim has become much more efficient, Dave.....nice fringe benefit.

Aporschaguy · 08-08-2011, 05:39 PM

Good job man. Loosing weight feels great. I went from 265 to 225 a year back and all my lower back pain all but disappeared. Plus all my suits fit again... I plan to shed a few more with the wife as soon as she is done breast feeding our son. I need to hit the gym again...

Da Klugs · 08-10-2011, 11:55 AM

Been difficult since last week. Keep working out but the food consumption got out of hand.

194.7 again (finally) this morning. Going to the indians game tonight in the club level where all the food is free. Skipping lunch today.

Not sure if I am going to make 190. My body seems to like 200 as it constantly goes back there with the slightest addition to consumption.

Been reading up on interval training for the airdyne. My monotonous cardio routine of 50 minutes @ 4 might have been the reason for plateau. Going to try and mix in some much higher difficulty for 30-60 seconds and dropping down to 2.5-3 in 3-4 minute rest periods for the 50 minutes vs just the one pace.

Lear31MX · 08-10-2011, 12:03 PM

Dave, Interval training is a good idea, just watch your heart rate.

hotreds · 08-10-2011, 12:18 PM

Maybe 200 IS your "ideal" weight.

Da Klugs · 08-10-2011, 01:59 PM

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Maybe 200 IS your "ideal" weight.

Maybe but going to make one final push before the herf to see.

Da Klugs · 08-11-2011, 08:44 AM

194 this morning. Been a tough week. Hopefully today and tomorrow are "moving days".

Tried some "intervals" on the airdyne last night. .8 miles normal pace (4), .2 miles at "max" (about 7.5 if that means anything to anyone). Max kicks your butt.

Not sure where this leads but it certainly changed the dynamic.

Whee · 08-11-2011, 08:46 AM

Da Klugs · 08-12-2011, 11:01 AM

193 This morning. Probably going to be the lowest I go for a couple weeks given the wekend is here followed by the herf. It's a real weight slowly reached this week so I'm hoping for a not so large weekend bounce.

Been eating well but smart. Thinking 185 might be possible but 190 is definitely "in range" by early September.

shilala · 08-12-2011, 11:16 AM

Keep on hangin', brother. I'll keep watching to see what happens.
I'm still stuck in this mid-190's area. That's good, I suppose, because I haven't given any of this stuff much attention (read : zero attention) at all for the last month or so.

icehog3 · 08-12-2011, 01:07 PM

Can I have your "phat" clothes, Dave?

Da Klugs · 08-15-2011, 09:55 PM

No weekend bounce. 192

Aporschaguy · 08-15-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Been difficult since last week. Keep working out but the food consumption got out of hand.

194.7 again (finally) this morning. Going to the indians game tonight in the club level where all the food is free. Skipping lunch today.

Not sure if I am going to make 190. My body seems to like 200 as it constantly goes back there with the slightest addition to consumption.

Been reading up on interval training for the airdyne. My monotonous cardio routine of 50 minutes @ 4 might have been the reason for plateau. Going to try and mix in some much higher difficulty for 30-60 seconds and dropping down to 2.5-3 in 3-4 minute rest periods for the 50 minutes vs just the one pace.

How tall are you? 200 is awesome if your around 6 feet.

pnoon · 08-15-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Aporschaguy

How tall are you? 200 is awesome if your around 6 feet.

He's 4'11".

icehog3 · 08-15-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Aporschaguy

How tall are you? 200 is awesome if your around 6 feet.

How tall do I have to be to be "awesome" at 245?

08-05-2011, 05:55 AM	#101
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,046 Trading: (96)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Awesome job Dave. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-05-2011, 12:47 PM	#103
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Congrats Dave! __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

08-05-2011, 01:07 PM	#104
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Congrats! Keep the the good work!

08-08-2011, 05:21 PM	#106
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,594 Trading: (60)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... The "good eating and drinking" with very little weight gain would indicate that your metabolsim has become much more efficient, Dave.....nice fringe benefit. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-08-2011, 05:39 PM	#107
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Good job man. Loosing weight feels great. I went from 265 to 225 a year back and all my lower back pain all but disappeared. Plus all my suits fit again... I plan to shed a few more with the wife as soon as she is done breast feeding our son. I need to hit the gym again... __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-10-2011, 11:55 AM	#108
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Been difficult since last week. Keep working out but the food consumption got out of hand. 194.7 again (finally) this morning. Going to the indians game tonight in the club level where all the food is free. Skipping lunch today. Not sure if I am going to make 190. My body seems to like 200 as it constantly goes back there with the slightest addition to consumption. Been reading up on interval training for the airdyne. My monotonous cardio routine of 50 minutes @ 4 might have been the reason for plateau. Going to try and mix in some much higher difficulty for 30-60 seconds and dropping down to 2.5-3 in 3-4 minute rest periods for the 50 minutes vs just the one pace. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

08-10-2011, 12:03 PM	#109
Lear31MX Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Pacific Northwest L.C.D.H. Posts: 451 Trading: (8)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Dave, Interval training is a good idea, just watch your heart rate. __________________ Being still and doing nothing are two very different things.

08-10-2011, 12:18 PM	#110
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Maybe 200 IS your "ideal" weight. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-11-2011, 08:44 AM	#112
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... 194 this morning. Been a tough week. Hopefully today and tomorrow are "moving days". Tried some "intervals" on the airdyne last night. .8 miles normal pace (4), .2 miles at "max" (about 7.5 if that means anything to anyone). Max kicks your butt. Not sure where this leads but it certainly changed the dynamic. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

08-11-2011, 08:46 AM	#113
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

08-12-2011, 11:01 AM	#114
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... 193 This morning. Probably going to be the lowest I go for a couple weeks given the wekend is here followed by the herf. It's a real weight slowly reached this week so I'm hoping for a not so large weekend bounce. Been eating well but smart. Thinking 185 might be possible but 190 is definitely "in range" by early September. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest

08-12-2011, 11:16 AM	#115
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Keep on hangin', brother. I'll keep watching to see what happens. I'm still stuck in this mid-190's area. That's good, I suppose, because I haven't given any of this stuff much attention (read : zero attention) at all for the last month or so. __________________

08-12-2011, 01:07 PM	#116
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,594 Trading: (60)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... Can I have your "phat" clothes, Dave? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-15-2011, 09:55 PM	#117
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,219 Trading: (8)	Re: The journey from 260 to.... No weekend bounce. 192 __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest