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2/9/2009 5:53:23 PM

well i didn't really lose much weight these past few days, but after this weekend i am just happy i didn't gain any

down to 222

2/10/2009 1:57:35 PM

pretty much stuck at 205, can't get above or below.

2/10/2009 2:54:28 PM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221 (after this weekend, i am happy with that)

2/12/2009 8:15:02 AM

damn roommates going to ihop, i was doing so good with the healthy eating

2/17/2009 9:47:30 PM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221


Week 7: 218

2/19/2009 8:13:48 AM

Good job, can you tell a difference in how you look?

2/19/2009 8:50:01 AM

Hmmm...My doctor put me on a 12 day prednisone prescription last week. Knowing it normally makes people gain a substantial amount of weight in the face, neck, and abdomen I have been trying really hard to keep my workout routine in place and not to let my diet slip.

Now I'm a little concerned though. I have lost 4 pounds in two days when I was barely losing that much per month before. The majority of it the losses have been within the last 24 hours which makes me a little worried about Prednisone induced diabetes. I am drinking more than enough water, my workout last night was one of the most moderate ones in weeks, and I had to get up three or four times in the night to piss so I know it's just water loss. Kind of worrysome when most people retain water on Prednisone and I seem to be dumping it out.

2/19/2009 9:39:18 AM

^^i can tell in my face and midsection. i'm down a belt loop (almost 2) 2 belt holes and can fit into some of my old pants again.

i am also now leading the company weight loss competition. still have 9 weeks to go though

[Edited on February 19, 2009 at 10:41 AM. Reason : didnt notice this morning, but just checked and i am down 2 belt holes]

2/19/2009 10:38:33 AM

one problem for me is that with my job sometimes i am running around in the field for lunch (and in April with the hours I work often all my meals for the day are out in the field). i try to bring in healthy food, but sometimes i don't have time. i've also been hitting up the HT salad bar for some vegetables and stuff for lunch but that gets expensive. to solve this i've been trying to find the best meal replacement and snack bars for when i need to eat on the go.

i'm not an expert at this stuff, but these look good to me and they taste pretty good:

http://www.kashi.com/products/golean_crunchy_bars_chocolate_peanut

http://zoneperfect.com/products_snack_fudge.aspx

anyone have any feedback

2/20/2009 11:26:34 AM

2/5: 220
2/25: 199

it wasnt quite as quick as i said it was gonna be, i realized i was losing the weight way troo fast so i had to build back up some before finishing the cut

the great thing about the way my body deals with weight is that my tummy and around my face is the first thing to go

so its real easy to see weight differences in me

[Edited on February 25, 2009 at 11:11 AM. Reason : g]

2/25/2009 11:10:19 AM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218

Week 8: 216 (i think the scale is fucked up though, its plus or minus a couple pounds everytime you step on it. 217 was the highest, 215 was the lowest. i'm gonna get a new one)

2/26/2009 9:51:11 AM

so how the hell are you supposed to go out to eat and stay on a diet? i guess i could choose other date options, but i have a couple places i like to go to for dates. this weekend i tried to pick health options and eat healthy portions, but its hard to do without looking like a pansy and i can feel it from eating out. i'd rather not order some lame salad when i am on a date.

are there any restaurants that are good for dates that have fairly healthy options?

3/3/2009 9:13:58 AM

Bali Hai
Crazyfire
Sweet Tomatoes

can always order a steak + baked potato

go with an appetizer for a meal...bacon wrapped scallops

seafood is usually good to go....sushi is great

i wouldn't care so much about looking like a pussy when ordering, the restaurant is there to cater to you, besides, if a chick is going to judge you for trying to eat healthy and stay true to your goals, do you really want her? If anything I think she'd see you have real commitment which may work in your favor.

3/3/2009 9:19:48 AM

^^Less trips to Pearl, that's for sure

It's tough to eat out when you go somewhere, just look for things high in protein/fiber. Fish and chicken will give you the lower amount of calories, beef will obviously have more but also probably more protein to keep you full.

3/3/2009 9:26:44 AM

Quote :

"(i think the scale is fucked up though, its plus or minus a couple pounds everytime you step on it. 217 was the highest, 215 was the lowest. i'm gonna get a new one)"

I bought one from Bed Bath & Beyond a few years ago and noticed this trend. They have them out so that you can try them in the store. I went through probably 7 or 8 different scales before I found one that consistently gave the same reading. I even walked around the store for 10 or 15 minutes and came back to it to make sure. The one I bought was ugly (black glass), but at least it is consistent. And it wasn't even one of the more expensive ones.

Congrats on the weight loss btw.

3/3/2009 9:31:37 AM

Quote :

"Fish and chicken will give you the lower amount of calories, beef will obviously have more but also probably more protein to keep you full."

i wish i liked fish more than i do, maybe i'll just teach myself to like it. i like chicken, but it always has so much salt in it. From what I've read a lean cut of beef is fine, its got a little more fat and calories but it also has a lot more protein so you feel full with a smaller portion.

Quote :

"^^Less trips to Pearl, that's for sure"

but it's sooo good. i actually haven't been at all this year, and its a tie with sweet tea for things i miss the most

[Edited on March 3, 2009 at 9:52 AM. Reason : .]

3/3/2009 9:51:41 AM

Quote :

"i wouldn't care so much about looking like a pussy when ordering, the restaurant is there to cater to you, besides, if a chick is going to judge you for trying to eat healthy and stay true to your goals, do you really want her? If anything I think she'd see you have real commitment which may work in your favor."

i just hate eating salads, i know i look uncoordinated. One of the reason I gained weight was because of my ex-gf; she needed to gain weight because they were going to take her off some medication she needed if she didn't get to 110 lbs, so I took her out to dinner a lot.

3/3/2009 10:23:26 AM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218
Week 8: 216

Week 9: 213.5

3/5/2009 9:11:02 AM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218
Week 8: 216
Week 9: 213.5

Week 10: 212

3/12/2009 6:37:33 PM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218
Week 8: 216
Week 9: 213.5
Week 10: 212

Week 11: 214
I can't say I'm surprised, with all the rain I haven't been walking or running at all really this last week and I've been out to eat a few times and went out drinking for St. Pattys day. This next week should be good though.

3/19/2009 7:22:27 AM

Quote :

"so how the hell are you supposed to go out to eat and stay on a diet?"

Cut the meal in half. Take the other half home for a 2nd meal or give it to the beggers on Hillsborough.

Don't order an appetizer.
Don't drink beer with your food.
Ask for lite dressings or no dressings (ranch, blue cheese, etc.)
Don't order the 24 oz T-Bone.

3/19/2009 9:28:04 AM

I'm still at 215. I started at 235 and my goal was 199. I've been stuck at 215 since the beginning of this year. I have a hard time not ordering delicious tasty bad for you foods. I need someone to order food for me.

3/19/2009 9:44:17 AM

Quiznos delivers!

http://deliverybyquiznos.com/

3/19/2009 9:47:31 AM

Quote :

"so how the hell are you supposed to go out to eat and stay on a diet?"

Just eat light. The Rockford has normal sized portions so I don't feel like I need to cut my meal in half. I usually suggest going to Whole Foods for the hot bar now since the weather has been nice and we can chill outside. I can load up on greens for cheap (since you're paying by the pound) or just grab a sushi roll and a piece of fruit and not feel like I'm cheating on my diet. It's not even worth trying to eat right at any of the big chains IMO. Half the stuff that seems like it should be healthy is terrible for you.

[Edited on March 19, 2009 at 10:20 AM. Reason : l]

3/19/2009 10:20:16 AM

a guide
http://www.hungry-girl.com/

3/19/2009 10:44:30 AM

I've lost 60 pounds so far, but nobody believes me because nobody saw me when I was at my peak.

I don't diet or exercise. It's too stressful.

Instead, I just cut back on sodas, booze, and Starbuck's. I started doing the pescetarian thing, which pretty much eliminates fast food as an option. I don't eat out much anymore, but when I do, I do it up like a motherfucker.

Sometimes when I go to the grocery store, just before checking out, I'll put back three items that aren't healthful and three items that are too expensive. Then I add three items that are healthful.

One week, I quit smoking, walked forty minutes every morning, did mad ass exercises, and ate less than 900 calories each day, and I didn't lose a pound. So I started smoking again and quit walking. I still do ass exercises though.

3/19/2009 11:04:33 AM

Quote :

"my peak. "

3/19/2009 11:05:15 AM

im down 2.2 pounds this week

3/19/2009 11:06:05 AM

^But how much are you exercising your ass?

AHAHA

3/19/2009 11:09:58 AM

well there isnt any weight lifting going on, but im playing softball every 2 days and basketball mon-friday about 3 hours at a time with a few breaks here and there.
im not much on the gym stuff, but i love doing things to stay active

3/19/2009 11:16:23 AM

Quote :

"One week, I quit smoking, walked forty minutes every morning, did mad ass exercises, and ate less than 900 calories each day, and I didn't lose a pound"

You shouldn't starve yourself. You need to eat more then 900 calories a day or you're going to pass out if you try to mix in exercise with that amount of food.

3/19/2009 2:34:50 PM

My weight is staying pretty constant at 245. Kind of hard to believe. Been like this for about 9 or 10 months. 225 would be lovely, but I just ain't got the spirit to do it right now...*WHINE*

3/19/2009 2:37:04 PM

22 lbs in 5 months doing crossfit

3/19/2009 6:45:34 PM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218
Week 8: 216
Week 9: 213.5
Week 10: 212
Week 11: 214

Week 12: 211, my weight doesn't really reflect it yet but I'm back to the good practices that were working well in the beginning.

3/26/2009 7:38:39 AM

I started tracking my caloric intake 3/5 using Lose It on my iPod.

3/5 - 268
3/13 - 264
3/20 - 262

My daily calorie budget is 2,270. I drink a "Right Size" shake with 12 oz of skim milk every morning. I am a caffeine junkie, so I have switched to Diet Coke and Diet Dr. Pepper and cut out sweet tea.

as far as my history, 8/2000 i was 225 (the leanest and most muscular i have ever been), 8/2001 = 215 (i lost a lot of muscle at school), 6/2005 = 280 (when i got married), 6/2007 = 255, 8/2008 = 280.

i am trying to get back in the 240-250 range by this summer. i do not have time to exercise so i have to use diet only for now. i walk in my neighborhood on the weekends and work in the yard for exercise.

3/26/2009 8:53:21 AM

Initial weight: 242
Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218
Week 8: 216
Week 9: 213.5
Week 10: 212
Week 11: 214
Week 12: 211
Week 13: completely forgot to weigh in

Week 14: 208

My goal has been 200 lbs by the 23rd, so I am still on track as long as I finish strong. I am currently in a close race for 1st place in the company weight loss contest and as long as I keep to it I should be able to win.

While this diet has been about long-term, sustainable weight loss I would also like to win the contest; are there any short term weight-loss tips for the last week? Any of the weight loss pills work for losing water weight?

4/9/2009 8:18:27 AM

I'm only winning by 1/2%, any stacker products or anything for the last puch?

4/9/2009 5:16:41 PM

Sweat it out in the gym the night before and the morning of. Wear a sauna suit or improvise with a yard trash bag under a hoodie sweatshirt.

Don't replace the water you sweat out until after the weigh-in.

That's how wrestlers/MMA fighters consistently drop 10 lbs+ the day before a weigh-in.

You could do a laxative the morning of if you really wanted to push it, but I wouldn't fuck with that stuff in an already dehydrated state.

Stacker type products are just going to turn up your metabolism a tiny bit, but it's not going to matter in the span of one day. You might burn 25 extra calories if you're lucky. That's 25/3500th of a pound of fat, lol.

When I was wrestling I could count on losing 3-4 lbs overnight, presumably through trips to the bathroom and moisture in my breath. If I had to cut 10 lbs I was good to go because the other 6-7 lbs was easy to sweat out with a workout the night before and sometimes the morning of the weigh-in.

[Edited on April 9, 2009 at 5:35 PM. Reason : s]

4/9/2009 5:30:11 PM

4/9/2009 5:37:07 PM

so I'm down to 205, one week left in the competition and I am still in the lead. Goal is 200 by next week and I feel like I am in good shape to meet that as long as I don't go crazy this weekend.

4/16/2009 10:04:19 AM

Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218
Week 8: 216
Week 9: 213.5
Week 10: 212
Week 11: 214
Week 12: 211
Week 13: completely forgot to weigh in
Week 14: 208

Week 15: 205. I was actually a little less, but drank a bunch of water so that the guy in second place would think that he was closer than he actually is.

I just did the math for winning the contest, right now the prize is up to $1288 and an extra day of vacation. Not too shabby.

4/16/2009 11:38:56 AM

so tomorrow is the final weigh in and I am still in the lead. I should be able to get to 200 by tomorrow morning

The guy in second is out of our Greensboro office; I just had pizza and wings delivered to their office. too much of a dick move?

4/22/2009 11:41:03 AM

i think the hardest thing about weight loss is those trips to fast food joints (or smokin up and then getting the munchies) that all your friends do and you cant resist to join in.

4/22/2009 11:43:02 AM

Week 1: 232 (thanks for the help, flu)
Week 2: 228
Week 3: 227
Week 4: 224
Week 5: 222.5
Week 6: 221
Week 7: 218
Week 8: 216
Week 9: 213.5
Week 10: 212
Week 11: 214
Week 12: 211
Week 13: completely forgot to weigh in
Week 14: 208
Week 15: 205

Week 16: 200!!!

I reached my goal and, short of some miracle by the guy in second, won the biggest loser contest. I had some bojangles this morning in celebration, I can't eat that junk anymore. Tea was a nice treat, but I don't think I'll be eating greasy biscuits again anytime soon.

I'm going to keep going and really concentrate on body composition and muscle tone.

4/23/2009 8:03:09 AM

Week 24: Still maintaining at 200lbs. I gave myself a couple weeks to co crazy, drink a bunch of beer, and eat whatever I wanted. I probably gained a few pounds from that but I guess it went away. I'm still not doing anything crazy, moderately more activity and limiting the junk food and alcohol. I am going to be doing the P90x thing pretty soon so I am hoping to see some real results. Things at work have slowed down again so I am going to start pushing it a little more now that the stress level is down a bit.

6/17/2009 9:21:57 PM

bump

11/2/2009 10:25:18 PM

I need to lose a shit ton of weight.

I mean like 75 lbs.

I started today prior to seeing this thread...now im glad i did.

11/2/2009 11:21:15 PM

the best thing you can do is tell anyone who will listen about your plans so you are accountable to everyone

11/3/2009 5:30:24 PM

congrats man, 200lbs is a great milestone

wtb: workout partner @ carmichael!

11/3/2009 6:11:39 PM