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Bob
I used to put down 6', now I think I'm close to 5'11".
I think I was just 5' 11.5" all along, and a little optimistic.
I'll have to look for a photo to post up.
Mark
D'Oh!! Bob beat me to it!
-Frank
So far I've cut out 90% of my coke drinking, down to 1 or 2 cans/day on the weekends and none during the week. Not sure if it's helping but we shall see. I'm also planning on walking when we move to the new house in a few weeks, there is a great walkway by the water. I may even get a bench press for the new house too.
I will get some Subaru Prizes for sure for us as well.
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host
I warn you, I'm gonna get cranky when I'm hungry :P
I did lose 4 pounds last week ... but I had gained 6 on vacation the week before.
It's the engineer in me, can't be helped :P
No doubt I'm a stress-eater. Last time at the doc when the nurse went to take my BP she said, "Give me your left arm" so I held up my arm. Then she said "Relax" to which I said, "That IS relaxed".
That could be the long term result of having been an EXCELLENT vise for my Dad. He'd give me something to hold still while he was going to hit it or solder it and I learned fast to not move a muscle :surprise:
Guess what? I've gained 3 pounds this month!
My appetite is HUGE! There's where my problem is. I still snack too much and always get second or third helpings at dinner. The more I exercise, the hungrier I get! I do eat lots of chicken and salads, however—just large portions...
I will say this, however: At 203, I'm in better shape now than I was 15 years ago at 180, and not exercising regularily. Muscle is heavier than fat, which accounts for that. If I can get back to 180, or less, that would be great. 170 would be ideal.
Hmmm... I wonder if we're all being inspired by the Olympics?
Bob
got on the scale this morning after breakfast ... if you are anywhere near a female you will understand (and maybe laugh at this next part) .... after breakfast, dressed but no shoes ... lol ... and I HAVE to keep the glasses on or I can't see all the way to the scale !
If I don't tell the weight .. I don't think I'll really commit and 'get with the program' .. and I need to ...
I have gained more than I wanted (certainly) this summer, but not as much as I feared ... under the above-mentioned circumstances, I weigh 165.9 pounds ... yeah, I really do have a scale that measures in 1/10's of a pound ... lol
As I type this I am wearing clothes that were a bit large at the beginning of summer, and now are too small ... I want to lose at least 25 pounds ... 30 would be better ...
I am mostly a stress eater, but if I'm under extreme stress I do not eat and lose quickly ... so I either have to hope for less stress than now ... or more ... and I really don't want more ...
the beginning of the year seems to be a bit less stressful than usual and some of that is that I did take the traveling position between 2 schools, so the responsibilities are a bit different with this position .. things that were very stressful for me last year are mostly "not my job" this year ... and while it's hard at times not to just jump in and take care of things, I'm really trying to stay within MY job and not do those things ... (I know .. not a clear representation .. sorry) ...
so now that school is back in session .. things should be a bit more consistently scheduled than the summer and my husband also went to the doctor this week and is needing to lose LOTS of weight .. (at least 100 pounds .. so my 25-30 doesn't seem like all that much, does it?) .. if I'm trying to lose weight, I cook more healthy meals, and he'll eat what I cook .. so I will be helping us both ...
I'll get a pic up or emailed to someone to post in a few days (I hope) ... ugh ... lol .. hopefully we'll all have great AFTERS !
so guys ... you know how we women are when we're dieting ... as I said in an earlier post ....
ohhhhh honey ... you ain't seen anything LIKE cranky yet !
Brenda
Can't say that smaller plates help much either though. Maybe if I didn't snack at the computer, where I tend to sit 16 hours a day....
tastesalient orosensory stimulus.Bad idea, that stuff gives you the munchies something awful!! It's likely to make matters worse.
We need a group exercise plan - maybe driving our Subarus to the mall at dawn, where we push them for a mile across the empty parking lot?
Great idea Steve! Do we get bonus points if the trunk ("boot" to those who speak the King's English) is full? Maybe a Subie "Boot Camp" Award?
Bob
1 or 2 soda's or "pop" a day, small snack of pretzels or goldfish or fruit mid morning, and 2 - 3 full glasses of water each day.
I still use the elliptical almost every day or so, keeping my weight between 155-165 since. This summer, I've been riding my bike to work (only 3.1 miles round trip) when the weather allows. And thanks to the kids (5 & 7) who ditched training wheels for good in the spring, we ride around the neighborhood after dinner a couple times per week (all of us wearing bike helmets btw). I have had to step up the number of steps on the elliptical over time to help keep things going: I began with 30 minutes or 3000 steps. Now I do 35 - 40 and vary the speed/pace.
Have faith & keep with it. Am looking forward to reading about your progress over the next few months.
-Brian
Same goes for carbs- the more processed they are (white sugar, mass-market bread and pasta), the more directly they wind up on the waistline.
Fast food is more or less lethal, and so are national "family restaurant" chains. Go have a look at Ruby Tueday's web site and have a look at the calorie counts and fat counts. You'll drop dead just reading it! :sick: It isn't easy to find, and it's a pdf. The Bacon cheesburger packs 1200 calories! Just the darn burger. The Carolina chicken salad packs 800. Yikes. I can't imagine that Applebee's and Chili's and Friday's are dramatically different.
and of course there is exercise. It's been shown in recent studies that the "30 minutes 3 times a week" mantra is more or less bunk. It just isn't enough.
It is by no means easy, but a dramatic change in lifestyle is sometimes needed. The benefit is nothing less than good health, focus, energy, and longevity. I've been working on this for 3 years, and it sure hasn't been easy. I've added cycling to my life, as endurance workouts are the best for burning fat and improving blood pressure/resting heart rate. I've given up a lot of social activities, but I've also learned to jettison what could be referred to as a lot of time wasting. TV? nope. Internet? Haven't posted on nabisco in weeks, and even here I've been around less. But I've lost nearly 30 pounds....10 pounds a year isn't great, but then again, I have not been disciplined in the off-season and overeat in the winter, so I tend to gain 7-8 pounds. So it's 30 pounds net. That's a hurdle I am focused on getting over this winter. I'm working so hard to get ready for this century, I do NOT want to lose this fitness this go-round. I'm in the best shape of my life, I'm convinced.
anyway, that's my .0136 euros.
Bob
Been a really busy summer (as usual) between work and family and training. I put a lot of miles on my bike and successfully completed the STP (Seattle to Portland) bike ride in one day- 202 miles! (we ended up doing 208 because we had a small, uh, detour and went the wrong way!) It's a great event and partially sponsored by Subaru- (all of the aid cars were Outbacks with bike racks on the top)- it was always good to see them, somehow encouraging me to go on, even though there were moments I was tempted to jump into one!
I'm glad to see so many others trying to get in shape. As I tell my patients trying to lose weight- input has to be less than output (sounds simple, but sure isn't!) and of course exercise. Weight loss shouldn't be the goal as much as fat loss- so instead of measuring off the pounds a better method would be measuring the waistline (or arms, or legs, or whatever) since as Bob pointed out muscle is gained with exercise which is a good thing.
Anyway, comraderie works well in keeping each other accountable. The other great motivator? Money. Shown to be a very strong motivator to live healthier. Some companies are giving their employees bonuses if they lose weight or quite smoking.
Good luck everyone!
tom
Mark
Was 157 lbs. Am now 142 lbs.
-Dave
Bob
Throw in 30 minutes to an hour a day on physical activity and we're practically under 100 hours a week we have to kill without eating.
See how simple it is??
I think once you get to the 40 mile mark extending your distance gets easier if you have the right equipment. These days with carbon fiber everything riding a bike is a lot easier and more comfortable than when I was in college riding a 25lb steel road bike.
I'm sure you guys can do a century as long as you're persistent!
Likewise with the dieting and exercise, I'm sure you guys will make it with persistence!
tom
tom
The next year I got a 531 bike and learned about panniers, but never rode that far again.
Was 157 lbs. Am now 142 lbs.
I'll give you about 50, how does that sound?
Stop by the shop sometime!
-mike
Motorsports and Modifications Host
Generally, my weight fluactuates +/- 5 lbs according to the season.
This summer my weight just took a dive.
-Dave
Even Sarra is asking. "When you going to the garage? When you going to the garage?"
Been hooked on the web game Shaiya.
-Dave
See you there!
Well SOMEBODY has to be willing to take on the Olympics :P
Maybe your goal could be to gain as much weight as other people lose.
tom
I have taken soda completely out of my life. Stick to juice (natural for the most part), water and fruit smoothies/shakes. My portions have decreased but not much.. you're talking about a Puerto Rican here... food and decrease don't go in the same sentence :shades:
Anyway, I do my best to not eat after 8pm. If I do, I'll have a small portion plate that has low carbs. Most of the weight gains are a result of people eating and eating heavy at night. Body at this point is in a 'recouping' period, so not much fat burning happening there.
You can learn to eat throughout the day, which is actually recommended, but in small portions; or eat with moderation in your 3 meals a day. You can have a heavy breakfast, which is recommended, because that's when your body is at peak fat burning. A moderate lunch and light dinner.
Believe it or not, I bought a 7 day full body cleansing formula at GNC and it contributed alot to my changing of eating habits. I really didn't need to lose weight but the salesperson informed me that I will lose weight because it removes all the oxidents, residue and stuff that stays stuck to your intestinal walls and so forth. It replenishes your body with a whole bunch of good stuff; anti-oxidents, protein, etc. So, if you're really trying to do your body better, this is a start. It also has a regimen to follow if you wish to increase your weight loss. And no... it won't have you running to the bathroom; but it will regulate you
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2166844&cp=2167112.2293676&parent- - Page=family
disclaimer - I don't work or have any affiliation with GNC. I'm just sharing something that you can benefit as have I.
Had every intention of dropping in on the chat for a few minutes tonight, but would you believe the weather was to blame?
I mowed the lawn today - between thunderstorms, it only took about three times my normal mowing time - threw my timetable WAY off! By the time we got home from back-to-school shopping, I had just enough time to finish the lawn before dark & dinner!
Sigh.
Cheers!
Paul