My week wasn't as hot as the previous 3. had a few days of impulse grabbing at food. Nothing that should've effected my weight though. However, weighing in directly after a night of drinking and eating junk (all was planned a month ago) prolly wasn't a good idea. Especially since I was nursing a hang over and downed a ton of water and a nice omelette. With that said, I gained 3 lbs. Went fron 297.5 back up to 300.5. No worries, It'll just make for a larger weightloss this week. Next "party" day isn't for 5 weeks, so If I keep up with the diet, I'll be rolling real good.
Here's my start 321.5
Here's after 4 weeks 300.5
if it wasn't for a beard trim, I'd say I look the same.
Way to go Robert, I didnt take before and after picks but have had about 10 people at work say they noticed that I look like I lost weight and my face is thinner
Bahahah.. Yeah, but we can all still check in and help each other. This thread had no bearing on whether I was going to eat right or work out. I was gonna do it anyways, and have been for the past year. It just always helps when you have buddies to share the struggle with!
x2
I've been doing my own thing for quite a while now (few years); I like to dip in here to offer some advice based on things I've either run into myself or items I've learned from dieticians along the way.
I'm noticing a big decrease in updates from members on this weight loss group. If anyone wants to talk, hit me up. I'd be glad to help. I can give advice if you'd like, but I'd also love just to chat. Having more people on this journey with you does make a huge difference.
I'm noticing a big decrease in updates from members on this weight loss group. If anyone wants to talk, hit me up. I'd be glad to help. I can give advice if you'd like, but I'd also love just to chat. Having more people on this journey with you does make a huge difference.
i am still going to keep posting here weekly, i am glad joe started this thread, something about seeing it in video game challenge form turned the light on for me.
Also on a good note i got on the scale this morning and cracked the 200 pound mark at 199. horray me
I've been extremely inactive on the whole thing and I'm a bit ashamed of it. I've plateaued a but because I stopped watching what I eat for dinner and I'm no longer losing weight, but I'm gonna get serious again once I know a few things are secure.
My mom is having a major procedure done and we'll it's got me stressed and I can't keep track until I know she's safe.
I've been extremely inactive on the whole thing and I'm a bit ashamed of it. I've plateaued a but because I stopped watching what I eat for dinner and I'm no longer losing weight, but I'm gonna get serious again once I know a few things are secure.
My mom is having a major procedure done and we'll it's got me stressed and I can't keep track until I know she's safe.
best of luck to moms , this week last year my mother was in to have a piece of her lung removed. they went in cut it out on friday and sent her home sunday morning , modern medicine is miraculous
The procedure she's doing is not FDA approved yet so she's doing it in Mexico....I just have so much stress thinking about it and I wish I had the money to be there with her.
Thanks man. I'm a praying man and I believe in the power of prayer. I've got faith in doctors and faith my god will use the doctors hands to heal my mom. It's just sad knowing I can't be there for her even if I spent my last dollar.
Still though, these are good doctors she's with. It's just the distance that's bothering me.
I want to pick up a scale to measure out what I eat more so I can be more accurate when logging it with my FitBit app.
thats a good idea. Like noodles serving size is what half a cup cooked? Well how the hell to we measure a cup of rotini, or cork screw, or spaghetti? It's easier cooked, than uncooked, but I want to cook the right amount before hand, which means you have to weigh the dry amount. which I started doing, then I put them in little baggies. Since I live in a hotel room, i get an insulated coffee pot, fill it with hot water, dump in the noodles, and wait 30 minutes. perfecly cooked.
I'm noticing a big decrease in updates from members on this weight loss group. If anyone wants to talk, hit me up. I'd be glad to help. I can give advice if you'd like, but I'd also love just to chat. Having more people on this journey with you does make a huge difference.
i am still going to keep posting here weekly, i am glad joe started this thread, something about seeing it in video game challenge form turned the light on for me.
Also on a good note i got on the scale this morning and cracked the 200 pound mark at 199. horray me
congrats duder. I haven't seen under 200 in over 8 years. It's a long shot, right now for me, so I'm sticking to something a little more obtainable for me. And yeah, i've seen you and a few other keep updating thier weights, or what they're doing to stay fit, but the last 2 weeks it just seemed like the replies were down, and this thread got knocked down to nearly page 3. I guess it's that the month in plateau.
Anyways guys stay fit, we're all in this together.
I'm noticing a big decrease in updates from members on this weight loss group. If anyone wants to talk, hit me up. I'd be glad to help. I can give advice if you'd like, but I'd also love just to chat. Having more people on this journey with you does make a huge difference.
i am still going to keep posting here weekly, i am glad joe started this thread, something about seeing it in video game challenge form turned the light on for me.
Also on a good note i got on the scale this morning and cracked the 200 pound mark at 199. horray me
congrats duder. I haven't seen under 200 in over 8 years. It's a long shot, right now for me, so I'm sticking to something a little more obtainable for me. And yeah, i've seen you and a few other keep updating thier weights, or what they're doing to stay fit, but the last 2 weeks it just seemed like the replies were down, and this thread got knocked down to nearly page 3. I guess it's that the month in plateau.
Anyways guys stay fit, we're all in this together.
Glad to see more responses as well, and congrats guys! When there is someone else there to help make you accountable, people tend to typically work harder to reach their goals.
Today I weighed myself and my weight was back up at 191. It is no surprise though, I think, last night I did a lot of boozing, coupled with a poor night's sleep.
This afternoon I am going to make myself a nice pot of vegetable soup, and since there is only one person living in my apartment, I will probably eat this for the next three - four dinners. It should definitely help out my weight this week, and it is also cheap and yummy to boot!
On another note, I also need to get back to my running and exercising this week. One of my friends was going to exercise with me last week, but then they got sick, so that fell through. But I think this week we will try to exercise together.
I'm still doing the boxing conditioning classes (only missed 2 days in the past 3 weeks) and I do it 5 days a week. I still haven't drank any alcohol, but I still love food dammit!
Yeah cutting the booze has helped me a ton. Went 27 days sober and had a celebration night last thursday With some sick brews. But overall, for me anyways and my wife, who drinks more than I do, it's been real easy. Going from a nightly drinker to a once a month is great for my sleep, calorie intake, well being, and especially my wallet. Eating healthy isn't the cheapest route, so not drinking affords that. Though I wasn't buying any food anyways to begin with. Free food is great, but nothing healthy was ever offered.
Ive been slopping back into old habits of late (sort of) ie: slurpee (small, shared), bowl of ice cream topped like a king (not shared) haha. I guess i'm not trying to be the guy who *never* indulges but there's a difference between treating and spoiling.
My weight hasnt really changed too much still. I went down about 10 pounds and have pretty much stayed at that weight. I still do the elliptical almost everyday and do not drink much pop. I do feel better, I mean it took a long to get this way so it's not going to reverse over night.
Thanks Jose to starting this group. It was a great idea. Also congrats to Matt W, Rob B, Tom W. and the many others I missed. Even though I am an introvert and usually good by myself it's good to know other people are working at it as well!
Ive been slopping back into old habits of late (sort of) ie: slurpee (small, shared), bowl of ice cream topped like a king (not shared) haha. I guess i'm not trying to be the guy who *never* indulges but there's a difference between treating and spoiling.
My weight hasnt really changed too much still. I went down about 10 pounds and have pretty much stayed at that weight. I still do the elliptical almost everyday and do not drink much pop. I do feel better, I mean it took a long to get this way so it's not going to reverse over night.
Thanks Jose to starting this group. It was a great idea. Also congrats to Matt W, Rob B, Tom W. and the many others I missed. Even though I am an introvert and usually good by myself it's good to know other people are working at it as well!
Thanks Buddy, I too treated myself yesterday, french Toast cupcake from the cupcake magician, best cupcake shop in Monmouth County
Thanks Jose to starting this group. It was a great idea. Also congrats to Matt W, Rob B, Tom W. and the many others I missed. Even though I am an introvert and usually good by myself it's good to know other people are working at it as well!
I know about being introverted all too well. I lose weight yearly, and gain it back plus some yearly. I'm trying a new route by chatting with other members to help keep me motivated. I figure if I keep doing the same every year, I'll get the same results every year, so here's to something different. That and everyone closer to me don't give much support, so I need the extra help.
My week wasn't as hot as the previous 3. had a few days of impulse grabbing at food. Nothing that should've effected my weight though. However, weighing in directly after a night of drinking and eating junk (all was planned a month ago) prolly wasn't a good idea. Especially since I was nursing a hang over and downed a ton of water and a nice omelette. With that said, I gained 3 lbs. Went fron 297.5 back up to 300.5. No worries, It'll just make for a larger weightloss this week. Next "party" day isn't for 5 weeks, so If I keep up with the diet, I'll be rolling real good.
Here's my start 321.5
Here's after 4 weeks 300.5
if it wasn't for a beard trim, I'd say I look the same.
Noticeable difference. Especially around your upper arm area.
Only lost about a pound or two this week (237-238), so I must be plateauing a bit. Still eating the same, so I'll just need to keep on and maybe tighten up some loose ends and add more exercise.
Great work everyone, nice to see so many progressing well. Congrats!
end of week 5, 290.5 lbs. I lost 10 whole pounds last week!!!!!! DAMN! Well, i knew my last weigh in was "inflated". I usually never eat and drink so much water (hangover) before hand, so while 10 is nice to see this week, i did "gain" 3 last week. Anyways, for those following, I started at 321.5 and Im now at 290.5, for a total for 31 lbs down!. 15.5 from my 90 day goal, and 31 closer to my overall goal of 200.
And I just realized, I'm a smidge over an LB away from being down a total of 10% body weight.
Post a progress picture before and after at 4 weeks
50
No
Post a progress picture before and after at 8 weeks
50
No
Post a progress picture before and after at 12 weeks
50
No
Post all three progress pictures before and after
100
No
Reach your goal weight
500
No
Weigh in at any week
10
Yes
Go to the gym 3 times in one week
25
Yes
Get a compliment from a stranger
25
Yes
Of this:
Weight in at Week 4 - 25 pts
Lose 5 lbs - 10 pts
Lose 10 Lbs - 25 pts
Lose 15 lbs - 50
Lose 20 lbs - 100
Lose 25 lbs - 250
Post progress pic B/A 4 weeks - 50
weigh in any week - 10 x 5 weeks
Still no compliments from strangers well some from you guys, but you guys don't see me day to day, and a pic side by side comparison is easier to tell.
with only 4 days before my next weigh in, it's prolly going to be bad, unless i get shit back together. Just been picking at things WAY more than I have the previous 5 weeks for me. Days off + being around bad food, made for poor decisions.
Comments
Here's my start 321.5
Here's after 4 weeks 300.5
if it wasn't for a beard trim, I'd say I look the same.
Originally posted by: fmdof
note to self, clean mirror before pics
Way to go Robert, I didnt take before and after picks but have had about 10 people at work say they noticed that I look like I lost weight and my face is thinner
Originally posted by: Remedylane
Bahahah.. Yeah, but we can all still check in and help each other. This thread had no bearing on whether I was going to eat right or work out. I was gonna do it anyways, and have been for the past year. It just always helps when you have buddies to share the struggle with!
x2
I've been doing my own thing for quite a while now (few years); I like to dip in here to offer some advice based on things I've either run into myself or items I've learned from dieticians along the way.
Originally posted by: fmdof
I'm noticing a big decrease in updates from members on this weight loss group. If anyone wants to talk, hit me up. I'd be glad to help. I can give advice if you'd like, but I'd also love just to chat. Having more people on this journey with you does make a huge difference.
i am still going to keep posting here weekly, i am glad joe started this thread, something about seeing it in video game challenge form turned the light on for me.
Also on a good note i got on the scale this morning and cracked the 200 pound mark at 199. horray me
My mom is having a major procedure done and we'll it's got me stressed and I can't keep track until I know she's safe.
Originally posted by: JosephLeo
I've been extremely inactive on the whole thing and I'm a bit ashamed of it. I've plateaued a but because I stopped watching what I eat for dinner and I'm no longer losing weight, but I'm gonna get serious again once I know a few things are secure.
My mom is having a major procedure done and we'll it's got me stressed and I can't keep track until I know she's safe.
best of luck to moms , this week last year my mother was in to have a piece of her lung removed. they went in cut it out on friday and sent her home sunday morning , modern medicine is miraculous
Still though, these are good doctors she's with. It's just the distance that's bothering me.
Originally posted by: Quack
I want to pick up a scale to measure out what I eat more so I can be more accurate when logging it with my FitBit app.
thats a good idea. Like noodles serving size is what half a cup cooked? Well how the hell to we measure a cup of rotini, or cork screw, or spaghetti? It's easier cooked, than uncooked, but I want to cook the right amount before hand, which means you have to weigh the dry amount. which I started doing, then I put them in little baggies. Since I live in a hotel room, i get an insulated coffee pot, fill it with hot water, dump in the noodles, and wait 30 minutes. perfecly cooked.
Originally posted by: TWarwick07
Originally posted by: fmdof
I'm noticing a big decrease in updates from members on this weight loss group. If anyone wants to talk, hit me up. I'd be glad to help. I can give advice if you'd like, but I'd also love just to chat. Having more people on this journey with you does make a huge difference.
i am still going to keep posting here weekly, i am glad joe started this thread, something about seeing it in video game challenge form turned the light on for me.
Also on a good note i got on the scale this morning and cracked the 200 pound mark at 199. horray me
congrats duder. I haven't seen under 200 in over 8 years. It's a long shot, right now for me, so I'm sticking to something a little more obtainable for me. And yeah, i've seen you and a few other keep updating thier weights, or what they're doing to stay fit, but the last 2 weeks it just seemed like the replies were down, and this thread got knocked down to nearly page 3. I guess it's that the month in plateau.
Anyways guys stay fit, we're all in this together.
Originally posted by: fmdof
Originally posted by: TWarwick07
Originally posted by: fmdof
I'm noticing a big decrease in updates from members on this weight loss group. If anyone wants to talk, hit me up. I'd be glad to help. I can give advice if you'd like, but I'd also love just to chat. Having more people on this journey with you does make a huge difference.
i am still going to keep posting here weekly, i am glad joe started this thread, something about seeing it in video game challenge form turned the light on for me.
Also on a good note i got on the scale this morning and cracked the 200 pound mark at 199. horray me
congrats duder. I haven't seen under 200 in over 8 years. It's a long shot, right now for me, so I'm sticking to something a little more obtainable for me. And yeah, i've seen you and a few other keep updating thier weights, or what they're doing to stay fit, but the last 2 weeks it just seemed like the replies were down, and this thread got knocked down to nearly page 3. I guess it's that the month in plateau.
Anyways guys stay fit, we're all in this together.
Glad to see more responses as well, and congrats guys! When there is someone else there to help make you accountable, people tend to typically work harder to reach their goals.
Today I weighed myself and my weight was back up at 191. It is no surprise though, I think, last night I did a lot of boozing, coupled with a poor night's sleep.
This afternoon I am going to make myself a nice pot of vegetable soup, and since there is only one person living in my apartment, I will probably eat this for the next three - four dinners. It should definitely help out my weight this week, and it is also cheap and yummy to boot!
On another note, I also need to get back to my running and exercising this week. One of my friends was going to exercise with me last week, but then they got sick, so that fell through. But I think this week we will try to exercise together.
Still the same weight.
My weight hasnt really changed too much still. I went down about 10 pounds and have pretty much stayed at that weight. I still do the elliptical almost everyday and do not drink much pop. I do feel better, I mean it took a long to get this way so it's not going to reverse over night.
Thanks Jose to starting this group. It was a great idea. Also congrats to Matt W, Rob B, Tom W. and the many others I missed. Even though I am an introvert and usually good by myself it's good to know other people are working at it as well!
Originally posted by: bigbernie
Ive been slopping back into old habits of late (sort of) ie: slurpee (small, shared), bowl of ice cream topped like a king (not shared) haha. I guess i'm not trying to be the guy who *never* indulges but there's a difference between treating and spoiling.
My weight hasnt really changed too much still. I went down about 10 pounds and have pretty much stayed at that weight. I still do the elliptical almost everyday and do not drink much pop. I do feel better, I mean it took a long to get this way so it's not going to reverse over night.
Thanks Jose to starting this group. It was a great idea. Also congrats to Matt W, Rob B, Tom W. and the many others I missed. Even though I am an introvert and usually good by myself it's good to know other people are working at it as well!
Thanks Buddy, I too treated myself yesterday, french Toast cupcake from the cupcake magician, best cupcake shop in Monmouth County
Originally posted by: bigbernie
Thanks Jose to starting this group. It was a great idea. Also congrats to Matt W, Rob B, Tom W. and the many others I missed. Even though I am an introvert and usually good by myself it's good to know other people are working at it as well!
I know about being introverted all too well. I lose weight yearly, and gain it back plus some yearly. I'm trying a new route by chatting with other members to help keep me motivated. I figure if I keep doing the same every year, I'll get the same results every year, so here's to something different. That and everyone closer to me don't give much support, so I need the extra help.
I'm under 310 for the first time in years. Hit 309 just today!
Originally posted by: fmdof
My week wasn't as hot as the previous 3. had a few days of impulse grabbing at food. Nothing that should've effected my weight though. However, weighing in directly after a night of drinking and eating junk (all was planned a month ago) prolly wasn't a good idea. Especially since I was nursing a hang over and downed a ton of water and a nice omelette. With that said, I gained 3 lbs. Went fron 297.5 back up to 300.5. No worries, It'll just make for a larger weightloss this week. Next "party" day isn't for 5 weeks, so If I keep up with the diet, I'll be rolling real good.
Here's my start 321.5
Here's after 4 weeks 300.5
if it wasn't for a beard trim, I'd say I look the same.
Noticeable difference. Especially around your upper arm area.
Keep it up
Great work everyone, nice to see so many progressing well. Congrats!
And I just realized, I'm a smidge over an LB away from being down a total of 10% body weight.
Originally posted by: JosephLeo
Achievements
Title
Points
Repeatable
Weigh in at 4 weeks
25
No
Weigh in at 8 weeks
50
No
Weigh in at 12 weeks
100
No
Join a gym
100
No
Lose 5 pounds
10
No
Lose 10 pounds
25
No
Lose 15 pounds
50
No
Lose 20 pounds
100
No
Lose 25 pounds
250
No
Post a progress picture before and after at 4 weeks
50
No
Post a progress picture before and after at 8 weeks
50
No
Post a progress picture before and after at 12 weeks
50
No
Post all three progress pictures before and after
100
No
Reach your goal weight
500
No
Weigh in at any week
10
Yes
Go to the gym 3 times in one week
25
Yes
Get a compliment from a stranger
25
Yes
Of this:
Weight in at Week 4 - 25 pts
Lose 5 lbs - 10 pts
Lose 10 Lbs - 25 pts
Lose 15 lbs - 50
Lose 20 lbs - 100
Lose 25 lbs - 250
Post progress pic B/A 4 weeks - 50
weigh in any week - 10 x 5 weeks
Still no compliments from strangers well some from you guys, but you guys don't see me day to day, and a pic side by side comparison is easier to tell.
Originally posted by: TWarwick07
Week 6 weigh in ( from Friday ) : 197
-16 lbs dude? Congrats!
with only 4 days before my next weigh in, it's prolly going to be bad, unless i get shit back together. Just been picking at things WAY more than I have the previous 5 weeks for me. Days off + being around bad food, made for poor decisions.