Denial is our worst enemy, really, that is why we are having to do this in the first place!
Yup.
I am at that point myself. I need to get back on it.
------------------ And they said one to another, "Behold, for here comes the dreamer. Come now, let us slay him and we shall see what then will become of his dreams." ~ Genesis 37: 19-20
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Pyrthian Member
Posts: 29569 From: Detroit, MI Registered: Jul 2002
Been a lazy arse all week, last day at the gym being Monday. Went to MMA that night and pushed a bit too hard also, and injured myself a bit (pulled groin muscle, took a round kick to the arm full force, etc). So last night I went to the gym around 10 and made my rounds on every machine I could get done. 3/4 of the machines in the gym in 3 hours. So today I am beat.
Still hanging around 214 lbs, but I have noticed a difference in my waistline and gut. My pants are getting too big, and my gut is shrinking
Still eating crap for food, but buying the healthiest thing on the menu that I can. Went to Panebello (Italian bakery here in Kearney) for breakfast yesterday, 3 egg omelet with peppers, onions, shrooms and swiss cheese, an asiago cheese bagel, and hot green tea with cream and sugar to drink. Dinner was a gouda chicken panini with an Italian antipasto salad and an Asiago cheese bagel.
Would anyone mind if a chick joined in?? I don't know if some of you remember, but I lost a ton of weight a couple of years ago and I'm sitting here with 2/3 of it porked back on. I was walking 4.5 miles a day in under an hour, lifting weights for 30 minutes and doing another hour of cardio at least 5 times a week. Then I stopped, I started eating bad again, and here I am, so disgusted with myself it isn't funny.
Since I've been going to the doc, I found out along with the tumor and anemia (don't know if you guys saw that thread) I have high blood pressure too. So I want to be proactive, lose that weight again and keep it off this time. And dump that medication!! I think a lot of it has to do with my nerves, the surgery is next Thursday and who knows how long it will take to see if the tumor is cancerous.
I need you guys to tell me I'm worth doing this, somewhere along the way I gave up on me yet again. I've got to get back to where I was.
Anyway, I've been walking the past 2 nights, it's only a little over 2.5 miles, but it's a start again.
Breakfast - a couple of eggs, with a piece of cheese and a ton of tabasco! Snack - about 2 oz of roasted chicken (from dinner last night) Lunch - about 2 cups of lettuce, slice of ham chopped up, some sliced almonds, onions and a bit of dressing
As you can tell, I'm going lo carb again, I've got to stay away from that stuff, I think I'm addicted to them!! Once I start, I have a hard time stopping.
Dinner will be a pork loin grilled with fresh green beans steamed.
Must get my butt out and walk again tonight. I think I'll make it 3 miles.
Hope you guys don't mind me joining in.....you're all doing great!!!
Sincerely sorry for not posting in this thread for a while. I have still been dieting and doing well with it. Unfortunately it looks like I lost 10 lbs rather quickly then put it right back on. I dont understand what Im doing wrong here, I really have been eating much healthier than I did just over a month ago. Last night when the family got pizza (the wife really wanted it) I ordered a grilled chicken salad instead of eating the pizza. I have been doing this regularly, grilled chicken when I would normally eat wings, veggies instead of fries, fruits and nuts instead of ice cream and fried goods for dessert. I try to eat a solid 3 meals a day with small snacks in between.
Oh well, even though I havent really been losing the weight well, I do feel more energetic, lighter on my toes and less "lazy". Pants are fitting better too. I will continue as I am determined, but some results once in a while would be nice.
Today: B-small bowl of special K cereal with 1% milk L-leftover pork tenderloin D-Think Im gonna go with some grilled chicken from a nearby restaurant, with broccoli on the side.
Well, I didn't walk yesterday. I worked in the yard for about an hour, it was beautiful here! Then I rode my bike, so I guess that counts. Making dinner I was getting dizzy, damn anemia, didn't want to go for walk and pass out somewhere on the sidewalk. I wish my iron levels would level out. I guess it will take awhile, the doc was amazed I was still on my feet working six days a week with my levels as low as they were.
I will only post on Sundays Still (for ever ) stopped taking ANY kind of sugar. Breakfast is half a banana, strawberries and green apple sliced up and mixed with a small pot of natural pure yoghourt. I then break up a small digestive biscuit (diabetic type) into the bowl and mix it in. LOVE the crunchy texture it gives to the bland mix of food ) I cup of tea with skimmed lowfat milk in it. Mid morning is one slice of local Spanish bread with diet strawberry jam. Nothing more until 6:00pm or later. Ellie and I then sit down at the table, and eat a few small boiled potatoes, peas or runner beans, and some pure poached fish, or microwaved chicken breast. NO salt. NO sauces. We drink pure well water too. I spend 10-15 minutes on the excercise bike, at about 50rpm constant. Aim for 5 kilometres non-stop. And 100 cals burned (the onboard computer tells you exactly how you are doing). I am now: 178 lbs. I will be at 76 kilos (167 lbs) in 6 weeks...my weight when I was 21
I feel so much healthier! My legs and ankles no longer cripple me for an hour after I get up in the morning, and the resultant unsteadiness has gone. I don't wince in anticipation when I go up or down stairs.
Just as Joe has experienced, if you lose weight quickly at first, you are not doing it PROPERLY, and it will come back just as easily. Losing weight slowly and consistently seems to indicate that weight is being shifted for GOOD Rapid weight loss will lead to rapid weight gain not long after. Thanks for this thread tbone42 I can now wear my favourite jeans again, I haven't lost any of my muscle, and am putting a LOT of strength back into my legs on the bike. I have always walked the dogs for 10 years, 3 times a day, averaging about 6 kilometres, so that is not really making the difference. EXTRA cardio excercise, and cutting out sugar HAS
Darlene: you are a young lady still. Just because you are a Mom and Grandmom doesn't mean you are past being beautiful (and you are ). Take it slowly, steady and sure, and you WILL shed it all again. bear in mind what I say about rapid weight loss. Slow but steady wins the day!! Good luck, sweetheart..we love ya tooooo!
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I gained a pound... heh... I was really off the wagon, or on it (however that works). But I am being hard-core on/off the wagon this time.
I ran 3.2 miles this morning with ankle weights. It's been a few weeks since I've last run, and it was BRUTAL. I have a lot more energy at night. I had to stop after 2 miles and walk about half a mile before I could run again...
Not sure if I should reduce the ankle weight, or increase it and kick my ass.
Wife's parents are taking me out to dinner tonight for fixing their computers, etc... and they like to "schtupp" me... God help me...
------------------ And they said one to another, "Behold, for here comes the dreamer. Come now, let us slay him and we shall see what then will become of his dreams." ~ Genesis 37: 19-20
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Scottzilla79 Member
Posts: 2573 From: Chicago, IL Registered: Oct 2009
I think I need to get in on this. After a few months where I had some health issues and laid about, I am somewhere around 270lbs now, was at 240 for a while I should weigh 180-190. Just starting to actually try at losing the weight, no more soda, eating junk still but in smaller amounts, back on the treadmill. I been playing in a tennis league 1x a week but not doing any other exercise til this week. I think I make people in the league nervous, like I'm bout to have a heart attack LOL Anyway I would like to lose at least 70lbs. Need to do the treadmill when I get home today!
I'm still around 214 Can't seem to lose anything else, but I have lost about 2 inches waist size. Went from a 38 down to a 36 waist, and 36 is still a bit loose on me Works out great though, since that's what I'm mainly shooting for (smaller pants hehe). Still want to be down to 200 by June though, so it looks like I need to start busting my hump (yes tbone, I said hump huh huh huh ) and working the gym more/harder.
6 lbs down and 14 more to go!
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Mar 23rd, 2011
craigsfiero2007 Member
Posts: 3979 From: Livermore, ME Registered: Aug 2007
Congrats guys! I have been siliently following this thread. I helped my dad go from 325lbs to 205lbs last year, just by changing his eating habits and getting him more active. Myself, I am 125lbs soaking wet so feel free to send some of that extra weight here. I think its great what you all are doing, keep it up.
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Pyrthian Member
Posts: 29569 From: Detroit, MI Registered: Jul 2002
not the best night at the gym - still at 219# the slow creep continues started getting lightheaded on the eliptical - so - stopped that, showered & went home did do the rounds on the weight machines before the eleiptical, so - at least got that in
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Mar 25th, 2011
Pyrthian Member
Posts: 29569 From: Detroit, MI Registered: Jul 2002
Ya know how hard it is to sit around the house being bored out of my mind and not be able to exercise. I keep on looking for things to eat, pull them out and put them back. Being off of work until Thursday is going to kill me!!
I have a simple meal which I eat twice a day. If you like fruit ice cream...then this is for you Four large ripe strawberries, a quarter of a green Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into chunks. Half a banana, sliced into 'coins', and a small container of fresh natural unsweetened yoghourt. Lay the yoghourt in the bottom of a desert bowl, and then add the sliced starwberries. I sprinkle on a small amount of Esparteme diet sugar, and then add the sliced banana and apple chunks, then another half teaspoon of the diet sugar. Break up two small digestive biscuits and add them to the bowl. These give a nice 'crunchy' texture to the mix Mix all the ingredients lightly from the bottom up, and you have the most refreshing, tasty and crunchy mix you could wish for!!
I don't count calories but I am willing to bet this will fill you up, and taste great...and help to shed those pounds This is my breakfast! I then have a slice of local Spanish bread, which is so light and crusty, and a small amount of butter spread on it. Fresh squeezed local oranges and lemons for thirst-breakers, water too, and I eat it again after dinner (small portion of chicken or fresh ham, vegetables and a dash of hot red chile sauce ),at about 6:30pm. Nothing more until the next morning. I weigh in today at exactly 80.2 kilos. 176 lbs.4 kilos to go, and I have 5 weeks to reach my goal Nick Edit to add: Ted!! On page 1 you have me down as starting at 178 lbs!! I was actually 187lbs...
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finally made it back to the gym last night 222# - damnit...thought I had gotten below 220.... anyways - place was packed - no open elipticals, so I went upstairs, and jogged the track. Jogging doesnt get the sweat on as quickly, but - at the end of the 30 mins - had enough. by counting strides, I worked out the track is a 1/8 mile. but, now that the weather is starting to get nicer - and the gym is close by - I will start riding my bicycle to the gym. that should really get things going.
No, Nick. Still the same weight. I should feel guilty about all of you being diligent and setting goals and working to achieve them and I'm not, but I don't.
Missed a week with the surgery and not being able to do much. I gained 1/2 pound last weeks sitting on my butt. This week, I exercised for an hour a day (except Monday) We went out to dinner last night but I was kinda good, just a lot more food than usual.
Hopped on the scale this morning, and lost 4 1/2 pounds. I'm happy with that. I want to do a bit more exercising this week, it's supposed to be nice out, so I'll try to do the hour of weight training and/or cardio a day and walk for about 3 miles too. I think that should kick start a bit more.
I haven't changed what I eat just how much. I have lost 25 pounds so far. 5 to go to meet my goal but I think I need to meet the goal I set and failed 2 years ago. So 15 pounds has to come off before Christmas.
I am now at 77.2. Kilos, or 169.9 lbs. Still not happy at that weight though, and I am going to go on until I reach 156lbs. I still have surplus weight around my kidneys and abdomen which needs to be gone!! Nothing wrong with a gradual loss of weight . I believe the more gentle the weight loss, the more likely it will stay off. Well done Darlene and Jake!! Nick
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Boondawg Member
Posts: 38235 From: Displaced Alaskan Registered: Jun 2003
Been awhile since I've updated, but I've lost more weight. As of Thursday morning I was at 210. 10 more lbs to go by June 30 If I can get down around 195 again and stay there, quit smoking for good, and get back in shape (re: build and tone some muscle again), I'll be happier than a pig in a pile of sheisse (sp?)
I also now have to wear a belt with all my pants. I can squeeze my fat arse into 34 waist jeans again (for the first time in 4-5 years) 36 waist jeans fall off my arse
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RossT Member
Posts: 3038 From: Bismarck, North Dakota Registered: May 99
I also now have to wear a belt with all my pants. I can squeeze my fat arse into 34 waist jeans again (for the first time in 4-5 years) 36 waist jeans fall off my arse
I started the monavie diet 5 weeks ago and have lost 20 pounds. Was 226 now 206. I am slowly working up to the full diet (2 shakes, 2 capsules, 2 bars and one large meal a day). I am about 1/2 way there, so I am happy with my lose so far.
I invested in suspenders to keep my pants up. When, or if, I keep the wieght off I will buy new pants.
Best part of my dies so far is that I have not given up Pepsi or cheese. I just decreased the amount that I eat. That's what the monavie does for me.
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Xerces_Blackthorne Member
Posts: 6163 From: Mertztown PA Registered: Mar 2008
I started the monavie diet 5 weeks ago and have lost 20 pounds. Was 226 now 206. I am slowly working up to the full diet (2 shakes, 2 capsules, 2 bars and one large meal a day). I am about 1/2 way there, so I am happy with my lose so far.
I invested in suspenders to keep my pants up. When, or if, I keep the wieght off I will buy new pants.
Best part of my dies so far is that I have not given up Pepsi or cheese. I just decreased the amount that I eat. That's what the monavie does for me.
I've essentially been eating whatever I want, but less. And slightly healthier (i.e., more veggies, white meats instead of red meats, etc). Biggest thing I did was drop out as much sugar as possible, as well as salt on my foods (pepper I kept though, since it doesn't affect weight, blood pressure, etc). Tonight I drank 2 cans of Pepsi at BoH's place, and that was the first soda I have had for I don't know how long. Since getting back to PA, I am drinking way more water than I was in Nebraska (and I was drinking nothing but vitamin water and gatorade there), and have started drinking 1/2 gallon to a gallon of green tea a day. The green tea helps a lot with weight management, and is high in antioxidants and good for ya Not to mention tastes waaaay better than the Monavie It acts (for me at least) as an appetite suppressant, just like the acai berry in Monavie
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) stopped taking ANY kind of sugar. Breakfast is half a banana, strawberries and green apple sliced up and mixed with a small pot of natural pure yoghourt. I then break up a small digestive biscuit (diabetic type) into the bowl and mix it in. LOVE the crunchy texture it gives to the bland mix of food 
) I cup of tea with skimmed lowfat milk in it. Mid morning is one slice of local Spanish bread with diet strawberry jam. Nothing more until 6:00pm or later. Ellie and I then sit down at the table, and eat a few small boiled potatoes, peas or runner beans, and some pure poached fish, or microwaved chicken breast. NO salt. NO sauces. We drink pure well water too.
I can now wear my favourite jeans again, I haven't lost any of my muscle, and am putting a LOT of strength back into my legs on the bike. I have always walked the dogs for 10 years, 3 times a day, averaging about 6 kilometres, so that is not really making the difference. EXTRA cardio excercise, and cutting out sugar HAS 
