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Strange Famous · 04-30-2005, 06:25 AM

ach... I forgot to weigh in the last two weeks... well, I still weigh between 296 and 298.. ie, still very big

SiNai · 05-01-2005, 11:16 PM

Down to 192, in my last week. Close-ish..

FngKestrel · 05-02-2005, 12:14 AM

Hurt my knee, so I haven't had a chance to go skating or play hockey.

But dutifully measuring and weighing in. I can at least try to eat healthy, even if I can't exercise.

174.4 lbs
20.4% fat

kurty[B] · 05-03-2005, 06:46 AM

I may as well join the thread. Finally got a gym membership again, and have started a steady workout routine. I have also been riding the bike to work and the SO's place whenever it looks to be a clear day (Go away clouds!). My goal is to get to 165 lbs, but mainly to get rid of the beer belly that's snuck in on me. Great thread Strange!

5-3-2005 - 184 lbs

FngKestrel · 05-19-2005, 10:43 PM

Bumping this thread again.

174.8 lbs
20.6

Haven't skated in a while (still recouping on my knee). Snacking at work because of stress. Argh. Still maintaining, more or less.

ngdawg · 05-20-2005, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strange Famous

ach... I forgot to weigh in the last two weeks... well, I still weigh between 296 and 298.. ie, still very big

Happened upon this thread and it's a terrific idea.
I went to Weight Watchers in March,1999 at 175 and became a lifetime member in October, 1999 at 131. I have managed to stay within 10 lbs and at one point went down to the 120's. Sitting home, I have put on a few, but I am keeping WW in the back of my head to help with losing them.
SF, one of the things that you should try to do is to cut out at least one unhealthy food, ie: pizza, and replace it with something else, ie: chicken.
Also, keep a journal of everything you put into your mouth each day for about 3 weeks and see what you really can do without.
One of my own things that I did during WW is that, on weekends, all bets were off-didn't want to deprive myself. Yet, the weight still came off because during the week, I was dilligent.
Another thing-don't go nuts on the exercise-take it slow. Muscle, as Amonkie pointed out, weighs more than fat and people tend to get very discouraged because the pounds aren't falling off.
Lastly, don't skip meals thinking it's only less calories. Your body's metabolism will slow down-we burn a lot of calories eating-the trick is to make the body burn more than what's taken in. In that sense, 4 small meals a day works much better than 2 decent-sized healthy ones, plus we are less likely to binge from hunger or deprivation this way.
Keep it up!! It's a wonderful feeling of accomplishment seeing those numbers go down!

Mister Coaster · 05-21-2005, 11:58 AM

I'll also join in here, as I was actually thinking of starting a topic similar to this one.

My weight gain/loss/gain history...

I was always overweight starting from about 3rd or 4th grade. A few years after high school, (1992) I decided I was in need of serious change and went on a diet. I followed the advice of a weightlifter and his formula of "No red meat, no butter at all, and don't eat anything that is 30% or more calories derived from fat." At the time, I didn't drink, I was 20 years old, and was 250lbs, at 6'4". I was extermely dedicated, and like ngdawg mentions, I ate one (and only one) "bad" meal per week. The pounds absolutely fell off of me, rapidly too. I got enough excersize at my job to cover that aspect and I managed to loose 75 lbs over the course of one summer! I was skinny as a rail after that, and probably unhealthy because of it, but at least I was no longer fat.

Flash forward to this past Christmas, I have slowly but surely gained it all back, plus plenty more. Back at Christmas I weighed myself and was shocked at the fact that my bathroom scale (one of those cheap digital readout ones) would no longer weigh me, as I had exceeded its maximum. I think the max is somewhere around 310. So, exactly how much over 310 was I? I guess I'll never know, but either way, it was bad news. Now go back about 3 weeks ago, my boss found some pictures of me from about 8 years ago, and most people I work with now couldn't beleive it was me. That was my motivation, and on my way home that day I decided to go back on the old plan.

Now I'm eating almost nothing but fruits, veggies, pasta, rice and boneless skinless chicken breast. I don't count calories or carbs, just fat percent. I also drastically reduced my drinking. Now I drink 3 or 4 drinks a week compared to as many as 8 per day. The rest is portion control, eat just enough to feel "satisfied," not to the point of feeling "full." I go for a walk on my entire 30 minute lunch period, on hilly terrain and drink plenty of water.

I'm happy to announce that as of this morning I weighed in at 296, a drop of somewhere over 14 lbs.

I have a long way to go, but I'm motivated and will continue to post my progress here. Good luck to all.

FngKestrel · 05-24-2005, 12:54 AM

175.0 lbs
19.7%

Looking to get back on the ice soon.

Mister Coaster · 05-28-2005, 07:39 AM

5-27-2005, 291lbs.

Mister Coaster · 06-04-2005, 06:30 AM

6-4-2005, 287lbs.

Anyone else still doing this???

kurty[B] · 06-06-2005, 08:56 AM

I'm still doing this Mister, but the scale I use at the gym has not been working these past few weeks. I am not sure what weight I am currently at, but when I suck in my gut it sucks in further than it was a few weeks ago. I consider that progress. Hopefully the gym will get the scale fixed soon.

MikeyChalupa · 06-06-2005, 09:08 AM

Weighed in for my Navy PRT at 5'8.5", 183 lbs. I'm 30. When I joined the Navy in Aug 1995, I can't believe I was just 133! But, after a shore duty tour, two kids (and the sympathy weight gain that goes with that) I hit 200 about 2 years ago. I'm back into the 180's, almost to the limit for my weight. I have a bit of a gut that I'd like to get rid of. Thanks for the thread!

-Mikey

ratbastid · 06-06-2005, 10:47 AM

I'm in my second week of Weight Watchers. Two years ago I was floating around 235. I did Atkins and got to my adult-lifetime low of 208, and then stayed there for six excruciating months. Finally I said screw-it and started packing the weight back on. I weighed in at my first WW meeting a week ago Saturday at 245, which is the heaviest I've ever been.

This week I lost 8.4 lbs. Almost all water, of course, but still... Damn! I'm down another couple just from Saturday to today. And it hasn't been all that hard, and the things I'm cooking these days are delicious!

Ustwo · 06-06-2005, 08:12 PM

I'm still a big fan of Atkins, because I'm lazy.

My worst has been 230 and doing Atkins is a no brainer, protien good, carbs bad. More importantly I did the research on it and it IS a healthy diet for most people.

Its downside is boredom with the same foods, unless you really go out of your way. Even bacon gets old, the horror of that thought.

Basicly I'll get up to 230, start thinking I look fat (most people will guess I am at 200 so I have that going for me but I can tell) I then will get down to between 212-220. I'll go off atkins for a while and crawl back up since I will eat pretty poorly.

What I need to do is get my lazy ass to the gym, but I just can't mentally justify it. It sounds like a great idea at 8am when I start my day, but by 5pm I just want to go home and veg out.

Oh for the good old days when the motivation for being in shape was getting laid. Ok they maybe weren't so good, but at least I was in better shape

ngdawg · 06-06-2005, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratbastid

I'm in my second week of Weight Watchers. Two years ago I was floating around 235. I did Atkins and got to my adult-lifetime low of 208, and then stayed there for six excruciating months. Finally I said screw-it and started packing the weight back on. I weighed in at my first WW meeting a week ago Saturday at 245, which is the heaviest I've ever been.

This week I lost 8.4 lbs. Almost all water, of course, but still... Damn! I'm down another couple just from Saturday to today. And it hasn't been all that hard, and the things I'm cooking these days are delicious!

WAY TO GO!!! And it's only your second week!!! It really isn't all that hard and after keeping the journal for a few weeks, you find yourself mentally counting and knowing where the points lie. A huge spinach salad(which i love), with one egg and a tablespoon of bacon is, before dressing, 3 points. almost 6 years and I still know my points.
(One Chips AHoy cookie=1 point. If I was under my day's allotment-i filled the difference with those, so I was never deprived of the goodies, either)

Mister Coaster · 06-11-2005, 06:39 AM

Another week, another weigh-in. I had a feeling that I may have had a setback, as I "felt" heavier. But I guess the weight loss machine is still going strong...

6-11-2005: 282 lbs.

People I work with are starting to notice now. It's a great feeling.

ratbastid · 06-11-2005, 09:10 AM

6-11-05: 235.4. Down 1.6 for the week, 10.2 overall.

FngKestrel · 06-11-2005, 10:03 AM

After a much too long hiatus off the ice, I went to workout today. So, new benchmark, I suppose.

172.6 lbs
21.2%

amonkie · 06-11-2005, 10:32 AM

Today : 179, down 1.2 from last week, down 21.2 lbs from start weight.

Martian · 06-11-2005, 03:30 PM

Can we join if we're going the other way? I'm starting strength training again and am hoping to go from my current (rather slight) 141 to a more masculine 165, which is about what I weighed when I was really healthy. Problem is I have Crohn's disease, which isn't a big deal in general but can make keeping weight on a bit difficult. So I'm going for a higher calorie diet and in order to make it a healthy gain I'll be getting some free weights and making the gain muscle, not fat.

And yeah, I'm doing cardio too. I imagine it'd go better if I quit smoking, but I reckon everyone needs a vice.

FngKestrel · 06-11-2005, 03:42 PM

I don't see why not. I mean, you've got a goal, and you'll need to put as much dedication and energy into as someone losing weight. You need a support group as much as anyone else.

I'd be interested in seeing your fat % as you try to bulk up. That'll probably be the best way to gauge success.

Welcome!

amonkie · 06-11-2005, 04:39 PM

Definitely more than welcome, Martian - I see this thread more about making a vocal commitment to yourself for either direction, and having the support of others paying attention to their bodies as well to offer support, ideas, tips, you name it.

Martian · 06-11-2005, 04:41 PM

I haven't measured it lately, but last time I checked, I carried about 6% body fat by weight. That could stand to go up a point or two, but not much. And thanks for the warm welcome. I'm stealing my sister's sand weights on Wednesday and will start my routine on the following Friday (which is really equivalent to a Monday for me, due to my working weekends). I'm considering a dietary supplement. I already take a multi-vitamin, but I may nix that in favour of a couple cans of Ensure a day. They're an easy form of calories with the right balance and don't fill you up very much, which practically makes them free calories. You can actually live off the stuff if you're so inclined; I know this because I did it for the better part of a year when I was really sick and couldn't eat solids. I think, however, that most people would forego that option after getting a taste, as that's the part that still needs a bit of work. They're also a bit expensive at $20 for a case of 12, but really if it's only 2 a day that remains manageable.

EDIT to avoid a double post. I appreciate the sentiment again, amonkie. Most people think of being overweight as such a terrible thing, but it's just as much of a struggle being chronically underweight and much less talked about. I have a medical condition that makes it hard for me to maintain a healthy weight level; for years my goal was 140. Now I've finally reached that, but I do recognize that I'm still underweight and I find myself getting complacent, so a group of any kind to help with motivation is a good thing. I'm also willing to contribute encouragement and advice of course and reckon I may be able to make myself at least sort of useful in this regard, as before I got sick one of the career paths I was considering was personal trainer. I'm not a doctor, nor do I even play one on tv, but I've put my share of time into studying diet, weight and health and am more than willing to share what I've learned.

At my lightest I was 107 lbs, so it's not so dire as I may make it out to be at times; I've already come a long way. It's just frustrating when I go two weeks setting my watch alarm to remind myself to eat (the Crohn's causes reduced appetite) and manage 4-5 meals a day, then step on the scale and find that I've lost 5 pounds.

FngKestrel · 06-11-2005, 05:15 PM

^
Interesting! To put some context to your situation, how tall are you? I'm 5'6" and my BMI says I'm overweight at 175. I'm trying to get down to 140ish, which was my weight 4 years ago.

Something that I find interesting is that if you're eating 4-5 meals a day, doesn't that actually speed up your metabolism, making you burn more calories?

But once again, welcome.

Martian · 06-11-2005, 08:31 PM

FngKestrel - I'm just short of 6'. My BMI puts my ideal weight between 160-180 lbs.

As to the meals, my apetite isn't big enough to eat a large meal, so the only way for me to get the calories I need is to eat more smaller meals.

cellophanedeity · 06-13-2005, 05:49 AM

Alright, I went for my physical last week, and I'm even more overweight than I suspected. I've seen this here before, and so I thought that I'd join in. This will be my starting day. I am nervous and embarassed, but I'll try.

I'm 5'6, 166lbs. My BMI is 26.8. My goal is to lose sixteen pounds, and to feel healthier.

I'll avoid elevators at all costs and start eating better. No more candy and especially no pop. I'll try to exercize regularly. I'll get my big-bum boyfriend in on it too.

I wish I could just lose weight without changing habits!

Ustwo · 06-13-2005, 11:09 AM

Amazingly, despite going off my diet for a week, and cheating pretty bad last week, I'm down two pounds, to a svelt 218, with 205 being my skinny fighting weight so to speak the light should be at the end of the tunnel.

I also started to work out last week, but I don't think that helped much yet.

Of course this is doing Atkins which means I had a midnight snack of 4 scrambled eggs with cheese last night

Martian · 06-13-2005, 09:51 PM

Ustwo - No, no, no, stop! Atkins is very hard on your body. Read here for more info.

The Coles' notes is that the Atkins diet doesn't work as advertised. You lose weight due to improper nutrition and at best will probably end up gaining back. It can also lead to kidney stones, gall bladder disease, raise your cholestoral and possibly cause electrolyte imbalances (the article mentions the case of a 16 year old who died due to electrolyte imbalances that were probably due to using the Atkins diet). This is a classic example of a very unhealthy way of losing weight.

Instead, you should be following a regimen of caloric restriction and maintaining proper nutrition through use of a supplement. Eat a balanced diet and keep an eye on how many calories you're eating per day. I'm not sure if you're guy or gal, but I'll post target numbers for either. Males tend to burn more calories because we naturally have more muscle bulk and less fatty tissues, so our numbers are higher, the range generally bein between 1800 and 2200 caloires per day, whereas the fairer sex should usually be targeting around 1400-1800 per day. Keep in mind too that these are very loose guidelines and each individual has different needs when it comes to calorie intake.

Take my advice or don't, as you see fit. Atkins is a very popular diet and I know some people swear by it; just remember that there's a reason that vegetables, whole grains and legumes have been touted as healthy foods for decades now. I'd be wary of any diet restricting these sorts of foods.

Harshaw · 06-14-2005, 05:57 AM

Ok, I'm going to weigh in now.
I'm 26 years old, and I am trying like crazy to lose weight so I can get into the Coast Guard. When I went for my MEPS physical, I was 230 pounds. The Coast Guard wants me to be at 213, I am currently at 220. I would really like to reach that benchmark by the end of this month. I don't actually plan on stopping till I reach 200, but right now I am just concentrating on the Coast Guard.
I have been stuck at 220 for a long time now. My main problem is weekends. I can do really well watching and losing weight over the course of the week, but when the weekend comes I tend to put back what I have lost. At the start of last weekend, I was down to 215 (2 pounds to go!) but by the end I was back to 220.
I've decided to eat only at certain times this weekend. I figure During the week, I eat at 7:00 am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm, and 8:00pm (small meals). So I'm just going to set my watch and not eat unless it is one of those times.

Ustwo · 06-14-2005, 08:09 AM

deleted, moving to a new thread.

nukeu666 · 06-15-2005, 02:01 AM

i started jogging again and started squash...AND MY WEIGHT IS INCREASING

5kg increase in the last month

Martian · 06-15-2005, 03:36 AM

nukeu666 - Don't get discouraged. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so you may lean out your figure while maintaining weight when you're more physically active (or, depending on your current build, even gain weight). Stick with it, keep on diet and exercise and it'll all come off in the end.

Week to week results aren't as signifigant as long term trends. It's worth noting that what the scale says is affected by such elements as how heavy your last meal was and what you're wearing when you step on it (even time of day). Aside from that, your typical bathroom scale isn't known to be the most accurate instrument and may also be affected by factors like ambient heat and humidity. Weighing yourself weekly, try to do it consistently. I weigh in about once a week, before my shower while wearing my underwear. I don't worry about losing a few pounds, which can be attributed to water loss or an empty stomache, but if I consistently show lower weight readings on the scale then I know that what I'm doing isn't working and change my eating habits accordingly.

Mister Coaster · 06-18-2005, 06:09 AM

This week was strange... I knew I was doing a "bad" meal on Sunday when I did my barbecue, but that's normal. During the week my weight was actually yo-yo-ing between 280 and 283, which really got me discouraged because I was still doing my routine, yet one day I'd be down, but the next day back up. I guess this is normal after dropping weight quickly, but I was still upset.

6-18-2005: 280 lbs.

ratbastid · 06-18-2005, 12:54 PM

This week's weigh in was sort of a surprise. I haven't really been watching my points, but I have been active as hell, moving all my crap to a new house this week.

Results: 229.6, down 6.0 for the week, 16.6 overall in three weeks.

amonkie · 06-18-2005, 03:17 PM

Glad to hear the movin is helping you stay busy Ratbastid

Grasshopper Green · 06-18-2005, 03:57 PM

Ok, I'm going to join this thread, hopefully for encouragement as well as a place I have to 'fess up every week

I'm 5'3 and 144 lbs. My BMI is 25.5. Before I got pregnant, I weighed 120...my goal is 125. I realize I'll never get my pre-pregnancy body back, but I *would* like to fit into most of the clothes that I have...which I don't right now.

My biggest obstacle is my sweet tooth, and the fact that we eat out too much. Hubby and I have already discussed eating at home more, not only for the health benefits but the benefits on the wallet as well. I'm not a great cook, and that discourages me. I'm going to have to make hubby do more cooking, he is better at it than me, and start trying new recipes. And no more sweets!!

I've started working out, been doing it regularly for about two weeks. I enjoy going to the gym, but manage to get sidetracked from it and then end up not going. I need to actually block time into my schedule as gym time, and it has priority no matter what.

Mister Coaster · 06-18-2005, 04:16 PM

Welcome, Medusa.

You dont have to go to the gym to get excersize, you know. Just walking around the block can be enough. In fact, I have gotten more excersize (mostly walking) in the last 6 weeks outside of a gym than I did in 6 years of being a member.

Xell101 · 06-18-2005, 05:05 PM

6' 1" mind you.

6/2/05: 312 lbs
6/18/05: 301 lbs

amonkie · 06-18-2005, 05:16 PM

Medusa, hang in there! Cooking is like many other things - the more you practice, the better you get! I enjoy the room to be creative, and it's a fun skill to work on. Just don't make too many pies and cookies unless you have people to give them away to

Grasshopper Green · 06-18-2005, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Coaster

Welcome, Medusa.

You dont have to go to the gym to get excersize, you know. Just walking around the block can be enough. In fact, I have gotten more excersize (mostly walking) in the last 6 weeks outside of a gym than I did in 6 years of being a member.

I used to walk to work everyday...it took about half an hour, and that was a brisk walk. I never did any other exercise, and I stayed at about 120...I loved it. However, the gym is more to my speed now because I can pack in a concentrated workout in the small window of time between work and the time my husband has to be to work. And walking with a three year old, as fun and adventurous as it is, isn't really calorie burning. But I agree...the gym can be overrated as the only source of exercise!

Thanks for the welcome, amonkie! I know it takes practice...but I'm so impatient hehe. I shared the banana muffins I made Thursday with my dad so I wouldn't be tempted to eat too many

04-30-2005, 06:25 AM	#41 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	ach... I forgot to weigh in the last two weeks... well, I still weigh between 296 and 298.. ie, still very big __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

05-01-2005, 11:16 PM	#42 (permalink)
SiNai Dreams In Digital Location: Iowa	Down to 192, in my last week. Close-ish.. __________________ I can't seem to remember now What it was like- to live life, before you.. symbiont

05-21-2005, 11:58 AM	#47 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	I'll also join in here, as I was actually thinking of starting a topic similar to this one. My weight gain/loss/gain history... I was always overweight starting from about 3rd or 4th grade. A few years after high school, (1992) I decided I was in need of serious change and went on a diet. I followed the advice of a weightlifter and his formula of "No red meat, no butter at all, and don't eat anything that is 30% or more calories derived from fat." At the time, I didn't drink, I was 20 years old, and was 250lbs, at 6'4". I was extermely dedicated, and like ngdawg mentions, I ate one (and only one) "bad" meal per week. The pounds absolutely fell off of me, rapidly too. I got enough excersize at my job to cover that aspect and I managed to loose 75 lbs over the course of one summer! I was skinny as a rail after that, and probably unhealthy because of it, but at least I was no longer fat. Flash forward to this past Christmas, I have slowly but surely gained it all back, plus plenty more. Back at Christmas I weighed myself and was shocked at the fact that my bathroom scale (one of those cheap digital readout ones) would no longer weigh me, as I had exceeded its maximum. I think the max is somewhere around 310. So, exactly how much over 310 was I? I guess I'll never know, but either way, it was bad news. Now go back about 3 weeks ago, my boss found some pictures of me from about 8 years ago, and most people I work with now couldn't beleive it was me. That was my motivation, and on my way home that day I decided to go back on the old plan. Now I'm eating almost nothing but fruits, veggies, pasta, rice and boneless skinless chicken breast. I don't count calories or carbs, just fat percent. I also drastically reduced my drinking. Now I drink 3 or 4 drinks a week compared to as many as 8 per day. The rest is portion control, eat just enough to feel "satisfied," not to the point of feeling "full." I go for a walk on my entire 30 minute lunch period, on hilly terrain and drink plenty of water. I'm happy to announce that as of this morning I weighed in at 296, a drop of somewhere over 14 lbs. I have a long way to go, but I'm motivated and will continue to post my progress here. Good luck to all. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

05-28-2005, 07:39 AM	#49 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	5-27-2005, 291lbs. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

06-04-2005, 06:30 AM	#50 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	6-4-2005, 287lbs. Anyone else still doing this??? __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

05-02-2005, 12:14 AM	#43 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	Hurt my knee, so I haven't had a chance to go skating or play hockey. But dutifully measuring and weighing in. I can at least try to eat healthy, even if I can't exercise. 174.4 lbs 20.4% fat

05-03-2005, 06:46 AM	#44 (permalink)
kurty[B] Sauce Puppet	I may as well join the thread. Finally got a gym membership again, and have started a steady workout routine. I have also been riding the bike to work and the SO's place whenever it looks to be a clear day (Go away clouds!). My goal is to get to 165 lbs, but mainly to get rid of the beer belly that's snuck in on me. Great thread Strange! 5-3-2005 - 184 lbs

05-19-2005, 10:43 PM	#45 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	Bumping this thread again. 174.8 lbs 20.6 Haven't skated in a while (still recouping on my knee). Snacking at work because of stress. Argh. Still maintaining, more or less.

05-24-2005, 12:54 AM	#48 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	175.0 lbs 19.7% Looking to get back on the ice soon.

06-06-2005, 08:56 AM	#51 (permalink)
kurty[B] Sauce Puppet	I'm still doing this Mister, but the scale I use at the gym has not been working these past few weeks. I am not sure what weight I am currently at, but when I suck in my gut it sucks in further than it was a few weeks ago. I consider that progress. Hopefully the gym will get the scale fixed soon.

06-06-2005, 09:08 AM	#52 (permalink)
MikeyChalupa Squid Location: USS George Washington	Weighed in for my Navy PRT at 5'8.5", 183 lbs. I'm 30. When I joined the Navy in Aug 1995, I can't believe I was just 133! But, after a shore duty tour, two kids (and the sympathy weight gain that goes with that) I hit 200 about 2 years ago. I'm back into the 180's, almost to the limit for my weight. I have a bit of a gut that I'd like to get rid of. Thanks for the thread! -Mikey

06-06-2005, 10:47 AM	#53 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	I'm in my second week of Weight Watchers. Two years ago I was floating around 235. I did Atkins and got to my adult-lifetime low of 208, and then stayed there for six excruciating months. Finally I said screw-it and started packing the weight back on. I weighed in at my first WW meeting a week ago Saturday at 245, which is the heaviest I've ever been. This week I lost 8.4 lbs. Almost all water, of course, but still... Damn! I'm down another couple just from Saturday to today. And it hasn't been all that hard, and the things I'm cooking these days are delicious!

06-06-2005, 08:12 PM	#54 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	I'm still a big fan of Atkins, because I'm lazy. My worst has been 230 and doing Atkins is a no brainer, protien good, carbs bad. More importantly I did the research on it and it IS a healthy diet for most people. Its downside is boredom with the same foods, unless you really go out of your way. Even bacon gets old, the horror of that thought. Basicly I'll get up to 230, start thinking I look fat (most people will guess I am at 200 so I have that going for me but I can tell) I then will get down to between 212-220. I'll go off atkins for a while and crawl back up since I will eat pretty poorly. What I need to do is get my lazy ass to the gym, but I just can't mentally justify it. It sounds like a great idea at 8am when I start my day, but by 5pm I just want to go home and veg out. Oh for the good old days when the motivation for being in shape was getting laid. Ok they maybe weren't so good, but at least I was in better shape __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

06-11-2005, 06:39 AM	#56 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	Another week, another weigh-in. I had a feeling that I may have had a setback, as I "felt" heavier. But I guess the weight loss machine is still going strong... 6-11-2005: 282 lbs. People I work with are starting to notice now. It's a great feeling. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

06-11-2005, 09:10 AM	#57 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	6-11-05: 235.4. Down 1.6 for the week, 10.2 overall.

06-11-2005, 10:03 AM	#58 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	After a much too long hiatus off the ice, I went to workout today. So, new benchmark, I suppose. 172.6 lbs 21.2%

06-11-2005, 10:32 AM	#59 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Today : 179, down 1.2 from last week, down 21.2 lbs from start weight. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

06-11-2005, 03:30 PM	#60 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Can we join if we're going the other way? I'm starting strength training again and am hoping to go from my current (rather slight) 141 to a more masculine 165, which is about what I weighed when I was really healthy. Problem is I have Crohn's disease, which isn't a big deal in general but can make keeping weight on a bit difficult. So I'm going for a higher calorie diet and in order to make it a healthy gain I'll be getting some free weights and making the gain muscle, not fat. And yeah, I'm doing cardio too. I imagine it'd go better if I quit smoking, but I reckon everyone needs a vice.

06-11-2005, 03:42 PM	#61 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	I don't see why not. I mean, you've got a goal, and you'll need to put as much dedication and energy into as someone losing weight. You need a support group as much as anyone else. I'd be interested in seeing your fat % as you try to bulk up. That'll probably be the best way to gauge success. Welcome!

06-11-2005, 04:39 PM	#62 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Definitely more than welcome, Martian - I see this thread more about making a vocal commitment to yourself for either direction, and having the support of others paying attention to their bodies as well to offer support, ideas, tips, you name it. __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

06-11-2005, 04:41 PM	#63 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	I haven't measured it lately, but last time I checked, I carried about 6% body fat by weight. That could stand to go up a point or two, but not much. And thanks for the warm welcome. I'm stealing my sister's sand weights on Wednesday and will start my routine on the following Friday (which is really equivalent to a Monday for me, due to my working weekends). I'm considering a dietary supplement. I already take a multi-vitamin, but I may nix that in favour of a couple cans of Ensure a day. They're an easy form of calories with the right balance and don't fill you up very much, which practically makes them free calories. You can actually live off the stuff if you're so inclined; I know this because I did it for the better part of a year when I was really sick and couldn't eat solids. I think, however, that most people would forego that option after getting a taste, as that's the part that still needs a bit of work. They're also a bit expensive at $20 for a case of 12, but really if it's only 2 a day that remains manageable. EDIT to avoid a double post. I appreciate the sentiment again, amonkie. Most people think of being overweight as such a terrible thing, but it's just as much of a struggle being chronically underweight and much less talked about. I have a medical condition that makes it hard for me to maintain a healthy weight level; for years my goal was 140. Now I've finally reached that, but I do recognize that I'm still underweight and I find myself getting complacent, so a group of any kind to help with motivation is a good thing. I'm also willing to contribute encouragement and advice of course and reckon I may be able to make myself at least sort of useful in this regard, as before I got sick one of the career paths I was considering was personal trainer. I'm not a doctor, nor do I even play one on tv, but I've put my share of time into studying diet, weight and health and am more than willing to share what I've learned. At my lightest I was 107 lbs, so it's not so dire as I may make it out to be at times; I've already come a long way. It's just frustrating when I go two weeks setting my watch alarm to remind myself to eat (the Crohn's causes reduced appetite) and manage 4-5 meals a day, then step on the scale and find that I've lost 5 pounds. Last edited by Martian; 06-11-2005 at 04:49 PM..

06-11-2005, 05:15 PM	#64 (permalink)
FngKestrel Junkie	^ Interesting! To put some context to your situation, how tall are you? I'm 5'6" and my BMI says I'm overweight at 175. I'm trying to get down to 140ish, which was my weight 4 years ago. Something that I find interesting is that if you're eating 4-5 meals a day, doesn't that actually speed up your metabolism, making you burn more calories? But once again, welcome.

06-11-2005, 08:31 PM	#65 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	FngKestrel - I'm just short of 6'. My BMI puts my ideal weight between 160-180 lbs. As to the meals, my apetite isn't big enough to eat a large meal, so the only way for me to get the calories I need is to eat more smaller meals.

06-13-2005, 05:49 AM	#66 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	Determined! Alright, I went for my physical last week, and I'm even more overweight than I suspected. I've seen this here before, and so I thought that I'd join in. This will be my starting day. I am nervous and embarassed, but I'll try. I'm 5'6, 166lbs. My BMI is 26.8. My goal is to lose sixteen pounds, and to feel healthier. I'll avoid elevators at all costs and start eating better. No more candy and especially no pop. I'll try to exercize regularly. I'll get my big-bum boyfriend in on it too. I wish I could just lose weight without changing habits!

06-13-2005, 11:09 AM	#67 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	Amazingly, despite going off my diet for a week, and cheating pretty bad last week, I'm down two pounds, to a svelt 218, with 205 being my skinny fighting weight so to speak the light should be at the end of the tunnel. I also started to work out last week, but I don't think that helped much yet. Of course this is doing Atkins which means I had a midnight snack of 4 scrambled eggs with cheese last night __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps.

06-13-2005, 09:51 PM	#68 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	Ustwo - No, no, no, stop! Atkins is very hard on your body. Read here for more info. The Coles' notes is that the Atkins diet doesn't work as advertised. You lose weight due to improper nutrition and at best will probably end up gaining back. It can also lead to kidney stones, gall bladder disease, raise your cholestoral and possibly cause electrolyte imbalances (the article mentions the case of a 16 year old who died due to electrolyte imbalances that were probably due to using the Atkins diet). This is a classic example of a very unhealthy way of losing weight. Instead, you should be following a regimen of caloric restriction and maintaining proper nutrition through use of a supplement. Eat a balanced diet and keep an eye on how many calories you're eating per day. I'm not sure if you're guy or gal, but I'll post target numbers for either. Males tend to burn more calories because we naturally have more muscle bulk and less fatty tissues, so our numbers are higher, the range generally bein between 1800 and 2200 caloires per day, whereas the fairer sex should usually be targeting around 1400-1800 per day. Keep in mind too that these are very loose guidelines and each individual has different needs when it comes to calorie intake. Take my advice or don't, as you see fit. Atkins is a very popular diet and I know some people swear by it; just remember that there's a reason that vegetables, whole grains and legumes have been touted as healthy foods for decades now. I'd be wary of any diet restricting these sorts of foods.

06-14-2005, 05:57 AM	#69 (permalink)
Harshaw Is mad at you. Location: Bored in Sacramento	Ok, I'm going to weigh in now. I'm 26 years old, and I am trying like crazy to lose weight so I can get into the Coast Guard. When I went for my MEPS physical, I was 230 pounds. The Coast Guard wants me to be at 213, I am currently at 220. I would really like to reach that benchmark by the end of this month. I don't actually plan on stopping till I reach 200, but right now I am just concentrating on the Coast Guard. I have been stuck at 220 for a long time now. My main problem is weekends. I can do really well watching and losing weight over the course of the week, but when the weekend comes I tend to put back what I have lost. At the start of last weekend, I was down to 215 (2 pounds to go!) but by the end I was back to 220. I've decided to eat only at certain times this weekend. I figure During the week, I eat at 7:00 am, 10:00am, 12:00pm, 5:00pm, and 8:00pm (small meals). So I'm just going to set my watch and not eat unless it is one of those times. __________________ This too shall pass.

06-14-2005, 08:09 AM	#70 (permalink)
Ustwo Pissing in the cornflakes	deleted, moving to a new thread. __________________ Agents of the enemies who hold office in our own government, who attempt to eliminate our "freedoms" and our "right to know" are posting among us, I fear.....on this very forum. - host Obama - Know a Man by the friends he keeps. Last edited by Ustwo; 06-14-2005 at 08:16 AM..

06-15-2005, 02:01 AM	#71 (permalink)
nukeu666 Junkie Location: India	i started jogging again and started squash...AND MY WEIGHT IS INCREASING 5kg increase in the last month __________________ Why did the Comp. Engineer get X-mas and Halloween mixed up? Because Oct(31) == Dec(25)

06-15-2005, 03:36 AM	#72 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	nukeu666 - Don't get discouraged. Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so you may lean out your figure while maintaining weight when you're more physically active (or, depending on your current build, even gain weight). Stick with it, keep on diet and exercise and it'll all come off in the end. Week to week results aren't as signifigant as long term trends. It's worth noting that what the scale says is affected by such elements as how heavy your last meal was and what you're wearing when you step on it (even time of day). Aside from that, your typical bathroom scale isn't known to be the most accurate instrument and may also be affected by factors like ambient heat and humidity. Weighing yourself weekly, try to do it consistently. I weigh in about once a week, before my shower while wearing my underwear. I don't worry about losing a few pounds, which can be attributed to water loss or an empty stomache, but if I consistently show lower weight readings on the scale then I know that what I'm doing isn't working and change my eating habits accordingly.

06-18-2005, 06:09 AM	#73 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	This week was strange... I knew I was doing a "bad" meal on Sunday when I did my barbecue, but that's normal. During the week my weight was actually yo-yo-ing between 280 and 283, which really got me discouraged because I was still doing my routine, yet one day I'd be down, but the next day back up. I guess this is normal after dropping weight quickly, but I was still upset. 6-18-2005: 280 lbs. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!

06-18-2005, 12:54 PM	#74 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Location: Yonder	This week's weigh in was sort of a surprise. I haven't really been watching my points, but I have been active as hell, moving all my crap to a new house this week. Results: 229.6, down 6.0 for the week, 16.6 overall in three weeks.

06-18-2005, 03:17 PM	#75 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	Glad to hear the movin is helping you stay busy Ratbastid __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

06-18-2005, 03:57 PM	#76 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	Ok, I'm going to join this thread, hopefully for encouragement as well as a place I have to 'fess up every week I'm 5'3 and 144 lbs. My BMI is 25.5. Before I got pregnant, I weighed 120...my goal is 125. I realize I'll never get my pre-pregnancy body back, but I would like to fit into most of the clothes that I have...which I don't right now. My biggest obstacle is my sweet tooth, and the fact that we eat out too much. Hubby and I have already discussed eating at home more, not only for the health benefits but the benefits on the wallet as well. I'm not a great cook, and that discourages me. I'm going to have to make hubby do more cooking, he is better at it than me, and start trying new recipes. And no more sweets!! I've started working out, been doing it regularly for about two weeks. I enjoy going to the gym, but manage to get sidetracked from it and then end up not going. I need to actually block time into my schedule as gym time, and it has priority no matter what. __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

06-18-2005, 04:16 PM	#77 (permalink)
Mister Coaster Big & Brassy Location: The "Canyon"	Welcome, Medusa. You dont have to go to the gym to get excersize, you know. Just walking around the block can be enough. In fact, I have gotten more excersize (mostly walking) in the last 6 weeks outside of a gym than I did in 6 years of being a member. __________________ If you have any poo... fling it NOW!