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3/22/2013Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
221.8
Will weigh in the morning, but my "tentative" weighs have been bad since I went to the SEC tournament. I don't get it; still religiously keeping track of calories, staying under 6 days of the week, going over one day but staying under for the week. This week I walked 3-1/2 miles one day while my son was at soccer practice, I rode bikes with my son one day, and have played basketball with him.
Yet my weigh-in tomorrow will be up, rather than down.
Friday and Saturday of last week I ate like crap, but nothing else has changed--EXCEPT--my water intake went down. For about 7 or 8 days, at least, I have not been good about drinking water. I have an 18-ounce thermos bottle that I put ice in and drink water in it, refilling it all day--or at least, I have been. That's the only thing that has changed, and I started back on that yesterday.
Could that be it?
Weigh-in tomorrow will not be good.
How do you know it will be up
I did manage to lose 3 this week
Something that may be of use to some of you who struggle with appetite control. The biggest thing that helped me this time around besides being more active is that I drink a Starbucks Double Shot Energy every morning. It has 12g of protein and it's loaded with B vitamins; 200 calories in total. If I have one by 8AM I won't even think about eating until around 4 or 5PM. That's not to say I won't eat but I'm in control, no binging.
Jan 1, 2013
234.0. Ground 0.
January 29, 2013
230.0. -4.0 lbs.
February 1, 2013
228.2 -5.8 lbs.
February 8, 2013:
225.2 -8.8 lbs.
February 21, 2013:
223.8 -10.2 lbs.
February 26, 2013:
221.4 -12.6 lbs.
March 1, 2013:
220.8 -13.2 lbs.
March 6, 2013:
220.0 -14.0 lbs. Begged the scale to get me under 220 today. It didn't listen.
March 12, 2013:
217.6 -16.4 lbs
March 23, 2013:
219.0 - 15.0 lbs, but up 1.4 lbs in 11 days.
Off on my 450 mile trip. You baseball guys, make sure to pull the Cats through--I'll be listening when I can.
Felt heavier. Dumb, but usually right.Quote:
Originally Posted by jazyd
Great on the losing 3 and walking. Your walking inspired me this week to do the same.
D - you may be hitting a small plateau. If you are, they usually last 2-3 weeks, so don't get discouraged. Also, even if you are controlling your calories, the food you eat will impact water retention. I have to think that at the tourney and on these long trips you may be controlling cals, but my guess is you are having high sodium / high carb food. If so, they will cause you to retain water, thus impacting your weight. For instance, I make beef and broccoli once a week. Normal portion with a half cup of rice comes in about 400 cals which I can control. BUT the combo of sodium from the soy and the carbs from the rice guarantee I will weigh more the next day. I don't even bother to weigh the day after I eat it. Same goes for when I eat pasta.
Thanks, LC. That makes sense. I will tell you, it was a little disheartening.
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Well, I finally made it back to my teens!!! I'm a teener !!!
219.4
Now if I can keep it up with lent ending on Sunday and sweets back on my table.
179.0 lbQuote:
Originally Posted by badrose
173#. Have maintained 172-174 for 2 months now. Still using the iPhone App to help me watch caloric intake closely.
Jan 1, 2013 234.0. Ground 0.
January 29, 2013 230.0. -4.0 lbs.
February 1, 2013 228.2 -5.8 lbs.
February 8, 2013: 225.2 -8.8 lbs.
February 21, 2013: 223.8 -10.2 lbs.
February 26, 2013: 221.4 -12.6 lbs.
March 1, 2013: 220.8 -13.2 lbs.
March 6, 2013: 220.0 -14.0 lbs. Begged the scale to get me under 220 today. It didn't listen.
March 12, 2013: 217.6 -16.4 lbs
March 23, 2013: 219.0 - 15.0 lbs, but up 1.4 lbs in 11 days.
April 4, 2013: 214.8 -19.2 lbs
April 5, 2013: 213.8 -20.2 lbs (I know I shouldn't have weighed today, but couldn't help it as I closed in on the 20 mark, was getting excited about the possibility.)
If I **ever** get down to the weight I should be, I wonder if I will be dedicated enough to continue to use it. I hope so. I think it's a great way to be cognizant of what you eat, and why.Quote:
Originally Posted by KSRdallen
Congrats to you for maintaining. Sometimes you guys that do a better job of being "fitter" don't get the credit that slobs like me get because we get SO out of shape. Just means you've done a great job for even longer.
Super!Quote:
Originally Posted by badrose
Congrats! We are teenagers together!Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
You were dead on. I will try not to get discouraged next time it happens. Seems to be dropping again now pretty good. I am also going to try to "time" when I weigh so I do what you say, and avoid weighing after higher sodium or pasta type days.Quote:
Originally Posted by ladycat92
Thanks, D. Based on my experience continuing to use the the App makes all the difference. It's like the thing guilts me in not having that dessert or another helping. I'm likely to keep using it.
Congrats and continued good luck to you. Keep it up!
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Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
Currently 217.6. I went back and looked and my goal was 215 by Easter and 210 by derby. I missed the Easter weigh in by a little bit but I still might make the derby weight. Still all and all I don't think I've been this low for probably 6-7 years when I was on the way up.
This thread has actually helped....I think
Nothing wrong with that kind of substantial progress and achievement of goal, it is terrific.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
Peer support - or pressure - can be a great motivator. Glad we have this.
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174.6 Man, that was fast!
I don't know whats going on whether it be a scale issue or what, but Friday (4-12) i weighed in at 215.8 what seemed to be right in line for how my weight loss has been proceeding. I got on the scale Monday morning and read 220 flat. No way I gained 4+ pounds over the weekend.
Me thinks there might be a scale issue.....Which raises the question of has my weight loss progress been inaccurate this whole time?
Great stuff!Quote:
Originally Posted by badrose
I think the body is just funny; like LadyCat92 said, sometimes you have some sodium that keeps fluids in, and other things. Weigh again in two days, and see if it is fixed. Nope, you didn't gain 4 pounds over the weekend, though. No way, no how.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueboss
Jan 1, 2013 234.0. Ground 0.
January 29, 2013 230.0. -4.0 lbs.
February 1, 2013 228.2 -5.8 lbs.
February 8, 2013: 225.2 -8.8 lbs.
February 21, 2013: 223.8 -10.2 lbs.
February 26, 2013: 221.4 -12.6 lbs.
March 1, 2013: 220.8 -13.2 lbs.
March 6, 2013: 220.0 -14.0 lbs. Begged the scale to get me under 220 today. It didn't listen.
March 12, 2013: 217.6 -16.4 lbs
March 23, 2013: 219.0 - 15.0 lbs, but up 1.4 lbs in 11 days.
April 4, 2013: 214.8 -19.2 lbs
April 5, 2013: 213.8 -20.2 lbs (I know I shouldn't have weighed today, but couldn't help it as I closed in on the 20 mark, was getting excited about the possibility.)
April 16, 2013: 212.6 -21.4 lbs
Jan 1, 2013 234.0. Ground 0.
January 29, 2013 230.0. -4.0 lbs.
February 1, 2013 228.2 -5.8 lbs.
February 8, 2013: 225.2 -8.8 lbs.
February 21, 2013: 223.8 -10.2 lbs.
February 26, 2013: 221.4 -12.6 lbs.
March 1, 2013: 220.8 -13.2 lbs.
March 6, 2013: 220.0 -14.0 lbs.
March 12, 2013: 217.6 -16.4 lbs.
March 23, 2013: 219.0 - 15.0 lbs.
April 4, 2013: 214.8 -19.2 lbs.
April 5, 2013: 213.8 -20.2 lbs.
April 16, 2013: 212.6 -21.4 lbs.
April 19, 2013: 211.0 -23.0 lbs.
Okay I'm back on track (sort of) after a lost week, I got back on the scale and weighed in at 216.2. I don't know what happened last week but I guess it was the "plateau" that has been referenced above. Maybe by next week I can get to that ever elusive 215 or less. This last 10 lbs of my goal 210 has been slow going compared to the first 25 lbs.
I made the elusive number of 215 (sort of) 215.4!! I haven't had time to exercise as much as I was, plus I'm a little burnt out after 4 months. Might take a little break plus I'll be on vacation for a couple of weeks starting next weekend. The dieting not that I have done much will be non-existent while I'm drowning in seafood and such. I tell my self I'll be swimming a lot but I tend to do more floating than actual swimming. Anyhow the final winter weigh in will be next Friday.
Khalifa @KKAlThani 1h
Diet tip:
1)Get rid of all scales and mirrors
2)Eat what you want
3)Never leave the house
4)Make friends online
Started a LC diet Jan. 7 at 6-4, 239 lbs.
I've lost nearly 30 pounds since then and hoping to wind up a 189-lb. thin sexual whip.:winking0011:
Outstanding. Well, maybe except for the thin sexual whip part. No, that's outstanding, too. Just not...wait, how did I get in this conversation, anyway?Quote:
Originally Posted by akaukswoosh
My progress continues, but it is a bit sluggish. I hit the 25.0 lb mark today for the first time. So happy to be under 210. Can't wait til I get under the 200 mark. I am sure it has been more than a dozen years, when I used to play softball in a couple of leagues and pickup basketball regularly that I was under that mark.
By the way, I feel so much better already. I walked around a path with 85-feet elevation changes (decent size hills) last night for 2.5 miles. Then played 8v8 soccer for an hour (first time I've ever done that). I got winded occasionally, but nothing too bad. Amazing what happens when you drop some weight. I'm about halfway home (probably not quite halfway, but if I can drop 50 lbs, I'll be ecstatic.)
Jan 1, 2013 234.0. Ground 0.
January 29, 2013 230.0. -4.0 lbs.
February 1, 2013 228.2 -5.8 lbs.
February 8, 2013: 225.2 -8.8 lbs.
February 21, 2013: 223.8 -10.2 lbs.
February 26, 2013: 221.4 -12.6 lbs.
March 1, 2013: 220.8 -13.2 lbs.
March 6, 2013: 220.0 -14.0 lbs.
March 12, 2013: 217.6 -16.4 lbs.
March 23, 2013: 219.0 - 15.0 lbs.
April 4, 2013: 214.8 -19.2 lbs.
April 5, 2013: 213.8 -20.2 lbs.
April 16, 2013: 212.6 -21.4 lbs.
April 19, 2013: 211.0 -23.0 lbs.
May 1, 2013: 209.0 -25.0 lbs.
Can't wait til I get under the 200 mark.
Same here. Probably haven't been there since the 90s.
Darrell how much did that piece of pie help? :)
My daily quota is about 1900 calories now. Every week to 10 days, I have a day when I try to go 400-600 or more calories above my quota to "rev up" my metabolism. When I do that, I gain weight for 2 to 3 days, then the weight drops over the next 4 or 5 days more than what I gained.Quote:
Originally Posted by jazyd
So....Bright Star Peanut Butter Pie...in addition to being outstanding...really did help. Great company, and outstanding food, and I would make an exception even if it didn't help. But it really did. :)
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Okay here it is, 215 flat, that tallies out to 24 lbs since 1-1-13 where I was at 239. I was actually at 244 during the x-mas New Years week. I was shooting for 210 by derby and the start of vacation but I'll take it. Curious to see what happens over the next two weeks while on vacation, more than likely won't see a scale until 5-20.
Check this out:
'Forget BMI, just measure your waist and height' say scientists
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/he...cientists.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/he...-than-BMI.html
May 24, 2013: 210.4 -23.6 lbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
Has not been a good month, yet I have followed calorie intake and have walked and mild exercise all month.
Could be water retention. Do you weigh the same time every day?Quote:
Originally Posted by Darrell KSR
I do, give or take an hour or so.
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Are you doing any resistance training, weights? Could be added muscle.