Wannabe Actuary joins the club

[Wannabe Actuary]

Well, it's about time....
I'll do a weigh in tomorrow morning (even though I started the diet today).

I'm getting married later in the year, and would like to lose as much weight as possible for the wedding/honeymoon.

Right now I'm going with the reduced calories, no bad foods, no caffeine, exercise when I can approach. I've got almost this whole year to work with, so I'm trying this for a month and will see how it works out.

I'm thinking piece of fruit for breakfast, protein bar or can of tuna (no mayo) for lunch, salad (small amount of lite dressing) for dinner - and not a huge salad with lots of bad stuff in it either.

As far as exercise...slow to start. 20 minute walk 3-4 times a week, working up to jogs and runs (once I start getting a bit more back in shape).

[Maine-iac]

Good luck to you!

May I suggest a little protein at breakfast? The straight sugar shot that is a solo piece of fruit can leave you pretty flat at mid-morning.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Good luck to you!

May I suggest a little protein at breakfast? The straight sugar shot that is a solo piece of fruit can leave you pretty flat at mid-morning.
sure, what do you recommend?

[General Apathy]

bacon

[mreevit]

Well, it's about time....
I'll do a weigh in tomorrow morning (even though I started the diet today).

I'm getting married later in the year, and would like to lose as much weight as possible for the wedding/honeymoon.

Right now I'm going with the reduced calories, no bad foods, no caffeine, exercise when I can approach. I've got almost this whole year to work with, so I'm trying this for a month and will see how it works out.

I'm thinking piece of fruit for breakfast, protein bar or can of tuna (no mayo) for lunch, salad (small amount of lite dressing) for dinner - and not a huge salad with lots of bad stuff in it either.

As far as exercise...slow to start. 20 minute walk 3-4 times a week, working up to jogs and runs (once I start getting a bit more back in shape).


I suggest High Intensity Interval Training. Takes about 15-20 mins. It's not that hard and works a lot better than jogging for fat loss.

And Eat meals like those, but 5 times a day. To lose weight you should eat small meals (a couple hundred calores) 5-6 times a day.

[Maine-iac]

Good luck to you!

May I suggest a little protein at breakfast? The straight sugar shot that is a solo piece of fruit can leave you pretty flat at mid-morning.
sure, what do you recommend?

Depends on how much time you have and what your tastes are. I usually go with some Cabot 75% reduced fat cheddar, but sometimes have reduced fat peanut butter or a couple of slices of turkey bacon.

I have that along with a high-fiber carb (kashi go-lean crunch, Thomas' multi-grain light english muffin, high fiber toast or mini bagel or kashi go-lean waffles) and a piece of fruit.

A handful of pistachio nuts or your protein bar could also do.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Well, it's about time....
I'll do a weigh in tomorrow morning (even though I started the diet today).

I'm getting married later in the year, and would like to lose as much weight as possible for the wedding/honeymoon.

Right now I'm going with the reduced calories, no bad foods, no caffeine, exercise when I can approach. I've got almost this whole year to work with, so I'm trying this for a month and will see how it works out.

I'm thinking piece of fruit for breakfast, protein bar or can of tuna (no mayo) for lunch, salad (small amount of lite dressing) for dinner - and not a huge salad with lots of bad stuff in it either.

As far as exercise...slow to start. 20 minute walk 3-4 times a week, working up to jogs and runs (once I start getting a bit more back in shape).


I suggest High Intensity Interval Training. Takes about 15-20 mins. It's not that hard and works a lot better than jogging for fat loss.

And Eat meals like those, but 5 times a day. To lose weight you should eat small meals (a couple hundred calores) 5-6 times a day.
care to elaborate, or link to information on, HIIT?

I agree that smaller, better meals are better. I'll bump up number of 'meals' a day.

[ShakeNBakes]

Good luck to you!

May I suggest a little protein at breakfast? The straight sugar shot that is a solo piece of fruit can leave you pretty flat at mid-morning.
sure, what do you recommend?

:link: (http://www.kelloggs.ca/cgi-bin/klog-canada/product.pl?product=458&company=2) :tup:

[General Apathy]

They have EVERYTHING in Canada!

[Wannabe Actuary]

sure, what do you recommend?

Depends on how much time you have and what your tastes are. I usually go with some Cabot 75% reduced fat cheddar, but sometimes have reduced fat peanut butter or a couple of slices of turkey bacon.

I have that along with a high-fiber carb (kashi go-lean crunch, Thomas' multi-grain light english muffin, high fiber toast or mini bagel or kashi go-lean waffles) and a piece of fruit.

A handful of pistachio nuts or your protein bar could also do.
oh yeah, I do need some fiber...but I can't stand it, so I was thinking just fiber pills

while a protein bar would be easiest (especially since I could eat it on my way to work), I don't want to live on protein bars.

revise:
protein bar on the way to work
piece of fruit midway between arriving at work and lunch
can of tuna for lunch
_____ an hour before leaving work
salad for dinner

if you have any suggestions for a healthy idea to put in that blank, I'm more than willing to listen

[rawl316]

I think we have a guy in our office that works at GNC. you could talk to him.

[mreevit]

I suggest High Intensity Interval Training. Takes about 15-20 mins. It's not that hard and works a lot better than jogging for fat loss.

And Eat meals like those, but 5 times a day. To lose weight you should eat small meals (a couple hundred calores) 5-6 times a day.
care to elaborate, or link to information on, HIIT?

I agree that smaller, better meals are better. I'll bump up number of 'meals' a day.

Google HIIT and you will find many things.

Mine goes like this:

5 mins warm up
30-45 secs HI
1.5-2 mins rest
30-45 secs HI
1.5-2 mins rest
30-45 secs HI
1.5-2 mins rest
30-45 secs HI
1.5-2 mins rest
....
....

5 mins cool down.

(The rest is "active rest". i.e. jogging)

See:

http://www.musclemedia.com/training/hiit.asp


These tables are a little different than what I do though. It should give you an explanation of how the process works.


I do 4-5 intervals.

[mreevit]

Depends on how much time you have and what your tastes are. I usually go with some Cabot 75% reduced fat cheddar, but sometimes have reduced fat peanut butter or a couple of slices of turkey bacon.

I have that along with a high-fiber carb (kashi go-lean crunch, Thomas' multi-grain light english muffin, high fiber toast or mini bagel or kashi go-lean waffles) and a piece of fruit.

A handful of pistachio nuts or your protein bar could also do.
oh yeah, I do need some fiber...but I can't stand it, so I was thinking just fiber pills

while a protein bar would be easiest (especially since I could eat it on my way to work), I don't want to live on protein bars.

revise:
protein bar on the way to work
piece of fruit midway between arriving at work and lunch
can of tuna for lunch
_____ an hour before leaving work
salad for dinner

if you have any suggestions for a healthy idea to put in that blank, I'm more than willing to listen


Apple slices with peanut butter.

[Wannabe Actuary]

oh yeah, I do need some fiber...but I can't stand it, so I was thinking just fiber pills

while a protein bar would be easiest (especially since I could eat it on my way to work), I don't want to live on protein bars.

revise:
protein bar on the way to work
piece of fruit midway between arriving at work and lunch
can of tuna for lunch
_____ an hour before leaving work
salad for dinner

if you have any suggestions for a healthy idea to put in that blank, I'm more than willing to listen


Apple slices with peanut butter.
that sounds good to me.

[Wannabe Actuary]

further clarifications:
drinking water only
no salt added to foods (pepper on the salad and other spices in the plain tuna are okay)

[LoneGirl]

oh yeah, I do need some fiber...but I can't stand it, so I was thinking just fiber pills

while a protein bar would be easiest (especially since I could eat it on my way to work), I don't want to live on protein bars.

revise:
protein bar on the way to work
piece of fruit midway between arriving at work and lunch
can of tuna for lunch
_____ an hour before leaving work
salad for dinner

if you have any suggestions for a healthy idea to put in that blank, I'm more than willing to listen


Apple slices with peanut butter.

Or a banana with peanut butter if you get tired of apples.
Also good: a cup of lowfat yogurt, mix in some strawberries

This diet still seems awfully low in calories. You don't want to dip so low that your metabolism shuts down.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Apple slices with peanut butter.

Or a banana with peanut butter if you get tired of apples.
Also good: a cup of lowfat yogurt, mix in some strawberries

This diet still seems awfully low in calories. You don't want to dip so low that your metabolism shuts down.
I can't stand yogurt, but bananas are good

what exactly am I looking at in terms of calories for like an apple and orange as the two fruit items, can of tuna, peanut butter (with the apple), protein bar (peanut butter flavored power bar is what I'm thinking), and salad with lite dressing?

[SirVLCIV]

Count me in in the 'you're starving yourself, and won't be able to maintain this long-term' crowd ;)

[Wannabe Actuary]

Count me in in the 'you're starving yourself, and won't be able to maintain this long-term' crowd ;)
hey, I'm trying this method for a month...like I said, I've got most of the year to work with, so if I need a different method, I've got time to change, and I'll know I gave this method a shot

[mreevit]

Maybe you should look into an online personal trainer and/or diet schedule. Just a suggestion to help you get organized.

My mother is a dietitian so I just do the online trainer.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Maybe you should look into an online personal trainer and/or diet schedule. Just a suggestion to help you get organized.

My mother is a dietitian so I just do the online trainer.
with paying for the wedding, I'm not looking to spend any money that I don't have to

[SirVLCIV]

Or a banana with peanut butter if you get tired of apples.
Also good: a cup of lowfat yogurt, mix in some strawberries

This diet still seems awfully low in calories. You don't want to dip so low that your metabolism shuts down.
I can't stand yogurt, but bananas are good

what exactly am I looking at in terms of calories for like an apple and orange as the two fruit items, can of tuna, peanut butter (with the apple), protein bar (peanut butter flavored power bar is what I'm thinking), and salad with lite dressing?

I can't vouch for authenticity - but try this site: www.calorieking.com

Says an apple is 80 calories, 85 calories for an orange, 191 for a can of light tuna (packed in water), 188 calories for 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (tablespoon is bigger than you think ;)). Protein bar, probably 200, though depends on brand. Two tablespoons of a light dressing (no fat) runs 15-25 calories

I'm not a calorie counter, though I'm leeching a little off of my g/f's weight watchers stuff. I don't think I could ever do JUST a salad for dinner. I like some substance (I eat dinner at 6-7 pm with a 10 pm bed-time).

[mlschop]

Count me in in the 'you're starving yourself, and won't be able to maintain this long-term' crowd ;)

I did a similar diet and it worked. I think the main issue for me would be variety. Sounds like you are gonna be eating tuna everyday for lunch and a salad every night for dinner? Sound boring and would definitely get me to jump ship quickly.

It really depends on where you are too. Are you looking to lose those "last 10-20 lbs" or do you need to lose more than that (40+)? If it's the 40+, getting quick meals like Lean Cuisines and Lean Pockets (lunch?) will help with variety, and can easily satisfy w/o tons of calories (and if you're looking to drop a lot of weight, i wouldn't be TOO concerned with the preservatives and additives in this stuff).

[SirVLCIV]

For example, today, which is a perfect example of a 'regular' day for me (second day of diet, but I'm going to do this long-term). Breakfast (6:30 am) = 1 1/4 cup Life Vanilla Yogurt Crunch (I'll eventually ditch these types of 'fun' cereals with something a little healthier like Total) with 1/2 cup skim milk, 1 banana. Mid-morning snack, 10:30 am - 1 banana. Lunch, 1:00 pm, left-overs from last night's meal (we cook enough for six total meal portions for the two of us, or two leftovers sessions per meal) which my g/f made - 1 cup cooked whole wheat spaghetti, 1/2 cup meat sauce (sauce, ground turkey, chopped green and black olives), a good sized ziplock bag of chopped celery and carrots, and 3 tablespoons of light ranch dressing. I have an apple and a 100 calorie ritz snack mix in my desk drawer for sometime between 3 and 4 pm for another snack, then will eat meatloaf for dinner when I get home.

My main issues when eating are - I NEED variety. Every day, I have to eat something different - we always have three different sets of leftovers in the fridge (good fridge ;)) and do most of our cooking on the weekend. We have frozen dinners, lunch meat, lots of veggies and fruit.

[Wannabe Actuary]

mls...

I'm about 5'7" and I was 160 most of high school, and despite playing both spring and fall varsity sports (tennis and soccer), when the fall sport ended, I started gaining weight. I was about 180 by the end of high school.

I did intramural sports in college soccer and softball until I blew out my ankle really bad and the strength was never the same. That, coupled with college eating and drinking, I was up to around 215 by the end of college. I think I'm now around 225 as I've basically been eating more as my fiancée and I live together and I'm getting larger meals made on a regular basis (plus, as a nurse, if I wait and we eat together when she gets home for a 12 hour day shift, it can mean eating at 9 pm some days).

As far as a target, I would love to drop back down to about 175 (I was too skinny at 160 if you ask me), but I would be happy with 190 if that's all I got to.

[SirVLCIV]

Count me in in the 'you're starving yourself, and won't be able to maintain this long-term' crowd ;)

I did a similar diet and it worked. I think the main issue for me would be variety. Sounds like you are gonna be eating tuna everyday for lunch and a salad every night for dinner? Sound boring and would definitely get me to jump ship quickly.

It really depends on where you are too. Are you looking to lose those "last 10-20 lbs" or do you need to lose more than that (40+)? If it's the 40+, getting quick meals like Lean Cuisines and Lean Pockets (lunch?) will help with variety, and can easily satisfy w/o tons of calories (and if you're looking to drop a lot of weight, i wouldn't be TOO concerned with the preservatives and additives in this stuff).

If he's doing a one month thing, then I suppose it's doable, as long as he has a plan to keep the weight off. I once went from 205-175 over the course of three months (summer break) through a lot of running and a cut down diet, but I ballooned to 215 by the holidays. This time around, I want to get back to 175 (from 225) and stay, even if it takes two years.

[SirVLCIV]

mls...

I'm about 5'7" and I was 160 most of high school, and despite playing both spring and fall varsity sports (tennis and soccer), when the fall sport ended, I started gaining weight. I was about 180 by the end of high school.

I did intramural sports in college soccer and softball until I blew out my ankle really bad and the strength was never the same. That, coupled with college eating and drinking, I was up to around 215 by the end of college. I think I'm now around 225 as I've basically been eating more as my fiancée and I live together and I'm getting larger meals made on a regular basis (plus, as a nurse, if I wait and we eat together when she gets home for a 12 hour day shift, it can mean eating at 9 pm some days).

As far as a target, I would love to drop back down to about 175 (I was too skinny at 160 if you ask me), but I would be happy with 190 if that's all I got to.

I'm 5' 11", 6', but yeah, pretty similar trajectory ;)

[Wannabe Actuary]

variety won't be an issue for me...when I was in my apartment I ate mostly chicken made on my foreman grill, mixed veggies, and rice for dinner....it was the extra junk that I ate the rest of the day that killed me

[Wannabe Actuary]

I did a similar diet and it worked. I think the main issue for me would be variety. Sounds like you are gonna be eating tuna everyday for lunch and a salad every night for dinner? Sound boring and would definitely get me to jump ship quickly.

It really depends on where you are too. Are you looking to lose those "last 10-20 lbs" or do you need to lose more than that (40+)? If it's the 40+, getting quick meals like Lean Cuisines and Lean Pockets (lunch?) will help with variety, and can easily satisfy w/o tons of calories (and if you're looking to drop a lot of weight, i wouldn't be TOO concerned with the preservatives and additives in this stuff).

If he's doing a one month thing, then I suppose it's doable, as long as he has a plan to keep the weight off. I once went from 205-175 over the course of three months (summer break) through a lot of running and a cut down diet, but I ballooned to 215 by the holidays. This time around, I want to get back to 175 (from 225) and stay, even if it takes two years.
well, THIS diet plan is one month, to get me jump started...if it works and I can keep going, then I will....if not, I'll make changes to a different plan

[Wannabe Actuary]

mls...

I'm about 5'7" and I was 160 most of high school, and despite playing both spring and fall varsity sports (tennis and soccer), when the fall sport ended, I started gaining weight. I was about 180 by the end of high school.

I did intramural sports in college soccer and softball until I blew out my ankle really bad and the strength was never the same. That, coupled with college eating and drinking, I was up to around 215 by the end of college. I think I'm now around 225 as I've basically been eating more as my fiancée and I live together and I'm getting larger meals made on a regular basis (plus, as a nurse, if I wait and we eat together when she gets home for a 12 hour day shift, it can mean eating at 9 pm some days).

As far as a target, I would love to drop back down to about 175 (I was too skinny at 160 if you ask me), but I would be happy with 190 if that's all I got to.

I'm 5' 11", 6', but yeah, pretty similar trajectory ;)
if it takes 2 years, I guess that's ok, but 10 months would be best...hey, a pound a week is a rate at which you can maintain AND keep it off....roughly 40 weeks and 40 pounds would put me around 185...which would be a fantastic start

[SirVLCIV]

variety won't be an issue for me...when I was in my apartment I ate mostly chicken made on my foreman grill, mixed veggies, and rice for dinner....it was the extra junk that I ate the rest of the day that killed me

But I would be wary, as it's usually the pared down meals that lead you to scrounge around when you shouldn't. I'm going to definitely stock up on celery sticks, baby carrots, uncooked broccoli, etc., and light ranch dressing (20 calories, no fat, for 2 tablespoons, which is plenty if you don't slather it) for those odd cravings.

My main change this New Year's is that I'm NOT going to buy my lunch at work, ever, and I'm -NOT- going to even bring $20 spending money (like I usually do) for the odd snack or soda. That's what killed me this past year.

[mreevit]

i got a papercut:oops:

[SirVLCIV]

I'm 5' 11", 6', but yeah, pretty similar trajectory ;)
if it takes 2 years, I guess that's ok, but 10 months would be best...

I hope it's quicker than two years, but I'm just going to make sure I eat right, and exercise a good thirty minutes a day. Last time I did this (early summer 2006) I lost 10-15 pounds in a month. Then I stopped the diet, then I stopped the exercise, then I regained the weight.

[SirVLCIV]

i got a papercut:oops:

:tfh:

[mlschop]

it's hard for me to give any advice - since I only know what's worked for me. But I was extremely overweight (150lbs+) and only interested in calorie cutting - quickest weight loss; not really "eating healthy" per se.

This year I told myself to start "eating healthy", while pressing towards my goal weight (which is about the same as WA's - 190). 2004 and 2005 were good years for me (lost about 50lbs in each - tho diet really only lasted from March to Sept of each year; rest was maintainence...), but 2006 I regressed (gained about 20-30 :-/).

I still plan to include "fun" foods - like sweet cereals and lean pockets/cuisines for variety (at least until I move in with the gf and have someone to share a meal with).

[Wannabe Actuary]

variety won't be an issue for me...when I was in my apartment I ate mostly chicken made on my foreman grill, mixed veggies, and rice for dinner....it was the extra junk that I ate the rest of the day that killed me

But I would be wary, as it's usually the pared down meals that lead you to scrounge around when you shouldn't. I'm going to definitely stock up on celery sticks, baby carrots, uncooked broccoli, etc., and light ranch dressing (20 calories, no fat, for 2 tablespoons, which is plenty if you don't slather it) for those odd cravings.

My main change this New Year's is that I'm NOT going to buy my lunch at work, ever, and I'm -NOT- going to even bring $20 spending money (like I usually do) for the odd snack or soda. That's what killed me this past year.
agreed...baby carrotts and celery will be in the condo...

nice thing is that my fiancée also wants to lose weight, so she'll be dieting and exercising as well, so we should be able to help each other.

we've got a bunch of holiday cookies (from a cookie swap and my mom gave me some) that I'll be looking to unload, so I'm thinking that I may take them to work and just put them out on my desk for people to have.

as for the rest of the junk in the house, I pretty much don't eat it. I think my biggest problem has been portion control.

[SirVLCIV]

Well, the 'eating healthy' part isn't really my choice, as my g/f does the grocery shopping, and she buys healthy stuff ;) But we do have some lean cuisines (I love the paninis) and stuff on hand.

[mlschop]

Well, the 'eating healthy' part isn't really my choice, as my g/f does the grocery shopping, and she buys healthy stuff ;) But we do have some lean cuisines (I love the paninis) and stuff on hand.

me too! I just bought 5 of those yesterday :oops: I figure that, combined with some veggies isn't a bad dinner (350cal/5g fat + ~50 cal veggies).

[SirVLCIV]

But I would be wary, as it's usually the pared down meals that lead you to scrounge around when you shouldn't. I'm going to definitely stock up on celery sticks, baby carrots, uncooked broccoli, etc., and light ranch dressing (20 calories, no fat, for 2 tablespoons, which is plenty if you don't slather it) for those odd cravings.

My main change this New Year's is that I'm NOT going to buy my lunch at work, ever, and I'm -NOT- going to even bring $20 spending money (like I usually do) for the odd snack or soda. That's what killed me this past year.
agreed...baby carrotts and celery will be in the condo...

nice thing is that my fiancée also wants to lose weight, so she'll be dieting and exercising as well, so we should be able to help each other.

we've got a bunch of holiday cookies (from a cookie swap and my mom gave me some) that I'll be looking to unload, so I'm thinking that I may take them to work and just put them out on my desk for people to have.

as for the rest of the junk in the house, I pretty much don't eat it. I think my biggest problem has been portion control.

We unloaded ALL of our holiday candy and cookies, etc., at the NYE party we went to (of course, the host probably ended up throwing most of it away). I also drank too much, so I ended up with a not-so-pleasant beginning to the new year, but oh well ;) At least I didn't eat too much yesterday (since all I could handle before noon was plain toast ;))

G/f's also dieting and exercising. DEFINITELY helps.

[LoneGirl]

Well, the 'eating healthy' part isn't really my choice, as my g/f does the grocery shopping, and she buys healthy stuff ;) But we do have some lean cuisines (I love the paninis) and stuff on hand.

me too! I just bought 5 of those yesterday :oops: I figure that, combined with some veggies isn't a bad dinner (350cal/5g fat + ~50 cal veggies).

Count me in on the Lean Cuisine panini bandwagon! :) I love the chicken, spinach, and mushroom one. I also like them because they fill me up pretty well and I don't get the urge to snack later.

[Maine-iac]

Yeah, they are pretty good, aren't they? Especially LG's chicken, spinach and mushroom. :)

[rawl316]

my gf loves those too. I've had them and they are pretty tasty, but not that filling to me. I need 1.5 of them to keep me at a satisfied level :oops:

[Wannabe Actuary]

my gf loves those too. I've had them and they are pretty tasty, but not that filling to me. I need 1.5 of them to keep me at a satisfied level :oops:
yeah, I would feel ashamed if I were a fatty like you eating all that food :roll:

[Maine-iac]

my gf loves those too. I've had them and they are pretty tasty, but not that filling to me. I need 1.5 of them to keep me at a satisfied level :oops:


Not surprised. I'm pretty sure Lean Cusines are marketed primarily to women (just look at who's eating them in the ads), and the portion sizes are a bit skimpy for the average guy.

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright, that morning and afternoon snack are going to be very important...right now I'm starving having only had an apple and a can of tuna all day....luckily, I can plan better starting tomorrow

[rawl316]

alright, that morning and afternoon snack are going to be very important...right now I'm starving having only had an apple and a can of tuna all day....luckily, I can plan better starting tomorrow

I have a can of chef boyardee at my desk.

I'm just kidding. I'm rooting for you! and basketball starts up again next week. no walking up the court!

[SirVLCIV]

my gf loves those too. I've had them and they are pretty tasty, but not that filling to me. I need 1.5 of them to keep me at a satisfied level :oops:

That's been my problem to date - I need some substance with my meal.

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright, that morning and afternoon snack are going to be very important...right now I'm starving having only had an apple and a can of tuna all day....luckily, I can plan better starting tomorrow

I have a can of chef boyardee at my desk.

I'm just kidding. I'm rooting for you! and basketball starts up again next week. no walking up the court!
I'll try not to walk up the court...but the first few weeks I might be like that at the end of the game...

and to think, I used to play 90 minutes of soccer and be able to run 2 miles in 12.5 minutes

[Wannabe Actuary]

'official' weigh in this morning was 225...

my fiancée is off today, so hopefully she'll get around to getting the rest of the dieting food.

given that we only had one apple left and no other fruits in the house, my day is split up with 4 meals today.

two teaspoons of peanut butter (low fat peanut butter is on the shopping list) for breakfast
I'm going to wait longer for my morning snack and have the apple and peanut butter about an hour before my normal lunch time
have my can of tuna about an hour before leaving work
and my salad for dinner

I always heard that it takes your body 20 minutes to realize your full, so the small meals are working out ok. I still feel hungry initially, but a little bit later, I feel full and I'm glad I didn't keep eating.

[mlschop]

all you had was PB for breakfast?

[Wannabe Actuary]

all you had was PB for breakfast?
and a glass of skim milk...and I've had about two bottles of water since then...and I'm doing just fine

[mlschop]

all you had was PB for breakfast?
and a glass of skim milk...and I've had about two bottles of water since then...and I'm doing just fine

The "filling" part isn't what confuses me. PB is like a condiment :-P That's like saying "for lunch I had 2 TBS of mustard" :-P

[Wannabe Actuary]

and a glass of skim milk...and I've had about two bottles of water since then...and I'm doing just fine

The "filling" part isn't what confuses me. PB is like a condiment :-P That's like saying "for lunch I had 2 TBS of mustard" :-P
I guess, but it's protein and not a ton of calories

[Maine-iac]

You might want to spread that on a Thomas' or Pepperidge Farm mini-whole wheat bagel.

Or one of Frenchie's "Alternative Bagels" in white if you absolutely can't stand whole wheat (though I've found that whole grains taste much better as you get used to them. I didn't care much for them at first, but now I prefer them to white.)

[LoneGirl]

and a glass of skim milk...and I've had about two bottles of water since then...and I'm doing just fine

The "filling" part isn't what confuses me. PB is like a condiment :-P That's like saying "for lunch I had 2 TBS of mustard" :-P

You've obviously never taken a jar of peanut butter and a spoon and dived right in. Peanut butter is good all by itself. :)

[Wannabe Actuary]

The "filling" part isn't what confuses me. PB is like a condiment :-P That's like saying "for lunch I had 2 TBS of mustard" :-P

You've obviously never taken a jar of peanut butter and a spoon and dived right in. Peanut butter is good all by itself. :)
yes it is...and the 'serving size' is two tablespoons...I only had two teaspoons

[MrsFrog]

and a glass of skim milk...and I've had about two bottles of water since then...and I'm doing just fine

The "filling" part isn't what confuses me. PB is like a condiment :-P That's like saying "for lunch I had 2 TBS of mustard" :-P

Peanuts are a food not a condiment. All peanut butter is is smushed up peanuts. Would it have been wierd if he said he had a handful of nuts for breakfast?

[mlschop]

Peanuts are a food not a condiment. All peanut butter is is smushed up peanuts. Would it have been wierd if he said he had a handful of nuts for breakfast?

In theory it's just mushed up peanuts. If he's eating all-natural peanut butter, then I may see your point. Peter Pan or Jif is not the same as eating a handful of nuts.

Don't get me wrong. I love my PB. :-) I just couldn't eat it alone for breakfast.

[Wannabe Actuary]

The "filling" part isn't what confuses me. PB is like a condiment :-P That's like saying "for lunch I had 2 TBS of mustard" :-P

Peanuts are a food not a condiment. All peanut butter is is smushed up peanuts. Would it have been wierd if he said he had a handful of nuts for breakfast?
no, but I would laugh pretty hard if Loner posted that

[Bison]

Hey WA, just saw this and want to wish you good luck. Your weight trajectory sounds very similar to mine (and in fact, I started last year at the same 225 you're starting this year at.) It can definitely be done, just keep with it!

[Tybo]

You've obviously never taken a jar of peanut butter and a spoon and dived right in. Peanut butter is good all by itself. :)

:tup: I'm with you on this one. The effort in eating it just adds to the fun.

Peanuts are a food not a condiment. All peanut butter is is smushed up peanuts. Would it have been wierd if he said he had a handful of nuts for breakfast?
no, but I would laugh pretty hard if Loner posted that

:lol:

Nothing of my own to add really, just wishing you luck WA.

[Wannabe Actuary]

question....if I'm at a 'scheduled meal time' for today (i.e. my morning snack that's pushed back an hour today) and I'm not hungry yet...should I still eat it, or wait until I'm hungry?

I'm thinking eat it, otherwise, I might have my body get into the pattern of eating when hungry instead of getting it used to a schedule

[Wannabe Actuary]

thanks for the good wishes guys...
I brought in my holiday cookies to share at work so I wouldn't have them at home to eat...the smell is quite nice...but I've resisted all day and have no urge to eat any

heck, I even told myself last night that I would have just one as my last sweet until my wedding cake....I ended up forgetting about it and never ate the one cookie

[Tybo]

question....if I'm at a 'scheduled meal time' for today (i.e. my morning snack that's pushed back an hour today) and I'm not hungry yet...should I still eat it, or wait until I'm hungry?

I'm thinking eat it, otherwise, I might have my body get into the pattern of eating when hungry instead of getting it used to a schedule

I'd say eat it, it will help avoid eating a larger meal at your next meal time. As it was stated before, it is to your benefit to eat smaller meals more often.

[MrsFrog]

Peanuts are a food not a condiment. All peanut butter is is smushed up peanuts. Would it have been wierd if he said he had a handful of nuts for breakfast?
no, but I would laugh pretty hard if Loner posted that

:lol: I walked right into that...

[Maine-iac]

question....if I'm at a 'scheduled meal time' for today (i.e. my morning snack that's pushed back an hour today) and I'm not hungry yet...should I still eat it, or wait until I'm hungry?

I'm thinking eat it, otherwise, I might have my body get into the pattern of eating when hungry instead of getting it used to a schedule

I'd say eat it, it will help avoid eating a larger meal at your next meal time. As it was stated before, it is to your benefit to eat smaller meals more often.

Yep. Eat the snack.

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright...time to eat then

[annabel lee]

question....if I'm at a 'scheduled meal time' for today (i.e. my morning snack that's pushed back an hour today) and I'm not hungry yet...should I still eat it, or wait until I'm hungry?

I'm thinking eat it, otherwise, I might have my body get into the pattern of eating when hungry instead of getting it used to a schedule


I thought one goal for healthy eating/living was to recognize your body's own cues, so you eat when you're hungry (not starving, of course), and not because there are external/social indicators (such as a clock) that "it's time to eat now." Am I completely wrong on this?

[mlschop]

I thought one goal for healthy eating/living was to recognize your body's own cues, so you eat when you're hungry (not starving, of course), and not because there are external/social indicators (such as a clock) that "it's time to eat now." Am I completely wrong on this?

That's the way I plan on tackling it. But any trainer will tell you that you should have 5-6 small meals a day (opposed to 3 "normal" meals a day). I think it may take a few weeks, but eventually your body will get used to it and you'll feel "hungry" at those times.

I was never hungry at 11:30am, which is when my co-workers from my last job wanted to eat. I eventually gave in started eating with them. 2 years later - my stomach starts to grumble around 11:20am.

[Wannabe Actuary]

yeah, I'm on day two, so I'm expecting a period of adjustment to 1. get used to the meal times and 2. get used to the smaller portions

[Katie.]

question....if I'm at a 'scheduled meal time' for today (i.e. my morning snack that's pushed back an hour today) and I'm not hungry yet...should I still eat it, or wait until I'm hungry?

I'm thinking eat it, otherwise, I might have my body get into the pattern of eating when hungry instead of getting it used to a schedule


I thought one goal for healthy eating/living was to recognize your body's own cues, so you eat when you're hungry (not starving, of course), and not because there are external/social indicators (such as a clock) that "it's time to eat now." Am I completely wrong on this?

I had the same reaction, since this is certainly what I am trying to do for myself. I think what I would do is plan the meals and snacks I want, but not plan what time I will eat them at....just listen to my body. The exception is before I work out...I have to eat something small and carby even if I don't really feel hungry, because otherwise I feel faint (typically have low blood sugar by the afternoon). For now he should just experiment and see what works best. If he isn't used to eating at regular times it's not a bad idea to get used to doing so.

I'd be careful about forcing yourself to eat if you aren't actually hungry though....that is such a valuable signal that so many dieters have repressed over time since they're always hungry. In looking back at my many dieting attempts, I wish I would have snacked more when I actually felt hunger. I think it would have been better for my metabolism. Also, what happens if you have a meal that is bigger than your planned one....especially don't have the snack if you aren't hungry then.

[Wannabe Actuary]

to be fair, I was getting kind of hungry, but wasn't starving...

if I completely listen to my body and eat when I'm hungry, I don't think I would actually get going on the diet...

like I said, this is day 2, so I expect it to take a while for my body to get used to this pretty drastic change

[LoneGirl]

question....if I'm at a 'scheduled meal time' for today (i.e. my morning snack that's pushed back an hour today) and I'm not hungry yet...should I still eat it, or wait until I'm hungry?

I'm thinking eat it, otherwise, I might have my body get into the pattern of eating when hungry instead of getting it used to a schedule


I thought one goal for healthy eating/living was to recognize your body's own cues, so you eat when you're hungry (not starving, of course), and not because there are external/social indicators (such as a clock) that "it's time to eat now." Am I completely wrong on this?

I try to go by this and only eat when I'm hungry. My stomach usually growls around 10am, so I always have healthy snacks in my desk. But on the off day that I'm not feeling hungry before lunch, I skip it. I figure that's about 100-150 calories saved. No use eating it if I'm really not hungry at all. And I don't really find myself eating more at lunch because of it.

[LoneGirl]

to be fair, I was getting kind of hungry, but wasn't starving...



Then you should eat. I can't remember what the scale is exactly, but they say you should gauge your hunger on a scale of 1-10. If it's a 9 or 10 (completely starving) then you've waited too long to eat. If it's 6-8, you should eat. Or something like that (the Weight Watchers people may know what the rule is).

[Wannabe Actuary]

I agree that that's a good idea (the 6-8 thing)...but for the first week or so, I expect to be hungry a lot during the day while I adjust to less calories

[mlschop]

I agree that that's a good idea (the 6-8 thing)...but for the first week or so, I expect to be hungry a lot during the day while I adjust to less calories

The trick is to also eat slower...another one of my problems.

Just because you are eating less calories doesn't necessarily mean you will be hungrier. You may have been consuming many "non-hungry" calories after your body was satisfied.

Say you're used to a ham sandwich and pretzels for lunch...eat about half a portion of each (or whole portion of one, and nothing of the other) over a period of 10-15 minutes, and wait 10-15 minutes. You may find yourself not even wanting the other half of your meal (which, in the meantime could be saved for your mid-day snack until you adjust to a quantity).

[Wannabe Actuary]

I agree that that's a good idea (the 6-8 thing)...but for the first week or so, I expect to be hungry a lot during the day while I adjust to less calories

The trick is to also eat slower...another one of my problems.

Just because you are eating less calories doesn't necessarily mean you will be hungrier. You may have been consuming many "non-hungry" calories after your body was satisfied.

Say you're used to a ham sandwich and pretzels for lunch...eat about half a portion of each (or whole portion of one, and nothing of the other) over a period of 10-15 minutes, and wait 10-15 minutes. You may find yourself not even wanting the other half of your meal (which, in the meantime could be saved for your mid-day snack until you adjust to a quantity).
I'm working on it...I took about a half hour to eat my can of tuna

[Tybo]

The trick is to also eat slower...another one of my problems.

Just because you are eating less calories doesn't necessarily mean you will be hungrier. You may have been consuming many "non-hungry" calories after your body was satisfied.

Say you're used to a ham sandwich and pretzels for lunch...eat about half a portion of each (or whole portion of one, and nothing of the other) over a period of 10-15 minutes, and wait 10-15 minutes. You may find yourself not even wanting the other half of your meal (which, in the meantime could be saved for your mid-day snack until you adjust to a quantity).

But sometimes food just tastes so good! I guess there's that whole self-control thing.

[Wannabe Actuary]

diet's going well so far...looking forward to my 1 week weigh in

[Wannabe Actuary]

still going well...weekend was odd...I was actually less hungry than during the week, so I ate less

[LoneGirl]

still going well...weekend was odd...I was actually less hungry than during the week, so I ate less

Kudos for not ditching your diet after the horrible weekend you had! Alot of people would probably be driven to eat some really bad food after the stressful weekend you had.

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright...1 week weigh in

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225 pounds
Week 1 (1/10/07): 218 pounds

unlike Kaia, I don't have a scale that does half pounds :wink:

[Wannabe Actuary]

btw, I did have a lean cuisine panini last night (fiancée and I each made one and cut them in half and had half of each)...it was really good. the two we made were the chicken club (I liked this one more) and the chicken, spinach and mushroom

[Maine-iac]

Seven lbs.??? Darn Good! :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

Seven lbs.??? Darn Good! :tup:
yeah, I'm quite happy...I realize it's not going to be 7 pounds a week...and that it will get quite harder to drop a pound or two as I go...but it's a nice start...rewarding to see results

[LoneGirl]

btw, I did have a lean cuisine panini last night (fiancée and I each made one and cut them in half and had half of each)...it was really good. the two we made were the chicken club (I liked this one more) and the chicken, spinach and mushroom

The Southwestern Chicken panini is also good!

[SirVLCIV]

btw, I did have a lean cuisine panini last night (fiancée and I each made one and cut them in half and had half of each)...it was really good. the two we made were the chicken club (I liked this one more) and the chicken, spinach and mushroom

The Southwestern Chicken panini is also good!

That and chicken club are my faves.

:tup: on the loss WA - we're very close in weight now.

[Wannabe Actuary]

I've found that my hunger this week is a lot less than last week....so it's nice to see my body is adjusting to the lower food intake...the last two days I didn't have my afternoon snack, and today I haven't had my morning snack

[SirVLCIV]

I've found that my hunger this week is a lot less than last week....so it's nice to see my body is adjusting to the lower food intake...the last two days I didn't have my afternoon snack, and today I haven't had my morning snack

I've found the exact same thing. I used to eat crap all the time that I didn't need, because I had expectations at certain times.

[Wannabe Actuary]

played basketball yesterday...was running around pretty well in the start...then I got dizzy (probably too few calories for the exercise). I had saved my apple/peanut butter snack until about 30 minutes before playing, so I thought I would be fine, but I guess not. I sat out a few minutes and grabbed some fresh air. I was fine to play after that, although my normal stamina issues were there (i.e. slow jog/walk up the court most of the time).

Then again I got hot late and hit several threes late :D

[Wannabe Actuary]

today I tried putting some sweet relish into my tuna. very good. adds a little moisture to it without adding many calories or other nutritional content.

today I wasn't hungry and never had my morning or afternoon snack. this diet thing might work out ok

[LoneGirl]

today I tried putting some sweet relish into my tuna. very good. adds a little moisture to it without adding many calories or other nutritional content.

today I wasn't hungry and never had my morning or afternoon snack. this diet thing might work out ok

I've always put sweet relish into my tuna. Tuna with mayo only can be really bland. MY mom always puts chopped up hard-boiled egg into hers too.

[Wannabe Actuary]

today I tried putting some sweet relish into my tuna. very good. adds a little moisture to it without adding many calories or other nutritional content.

today I wasn't hungry and never had my morning or afternoon snack. this diet thing might work out ok

I've always put sweet relish into my tuna. Tuna with mayo only can be really bland. MY mom always puts chopped up hard-boiled egg into hers too.
yes, I've heard of that too. I've done tuna, mayo and one hard-boiled egg before. This was just the tuna and relish (as mayo isn't exactly great for you), but was quite tasty

[LoneGirl]

I've always put sweet relish into my tuna. Tuna with mayo only can be really bland. MY mom always puts chopped up hard-boiled egg into hers too.
yes, I've heard of that too. I've done tuna, mayo and one hard-boiled egg before. This was just the tuna and relish (as mayo isn't exactly great for you), but was quite tasty

Instead of regular mayo, I like Light Miracle Whip just as well. As Joey once said on the TV show Friends, "It tastes the same and my pants fit better". :)

[Wannabe Actuary]

:duh:
forgot to weigh in this morning...guess I'll weigh in as soon as I get home from work

[LoneGirl]

:duh:
forgot to weigh in this morning...guess I'll weigh in as soon as I get home from work

You'll probably be lighter if you wait and weigh in first thing in the morning instead of after work!

[SirVLCIV]

You'll probably be lighter if you wait and weigh in first thing in the morning instead of after work!

I'd weigh yourself right before bed, and again in the morning. Last night, I was 219.5 after school, 217.5 right before bed, 215.5 this morning ;)

You want to make sure to compare apples to apples - it doesn't matter if you wait until Thursday instead of Wednesday, but if you've been weighing in the morning, a night weighing will not be comparable.

[Wannabe Actuary]

You'll probably be lighter if you wait and weigh in first thing in the morning instead of after work!
probably...but I do plan on eating a little bit bigger of a dinner than normal tonight, as well as a higher calorie lunch tomorrow, to hopefully avoid another dizzy-spell at basketball Thursday night

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright, I'll weigh myself tomorrow morning...tonights' dinner isn't going to be huge

[Tybo]

probably...but I do plan on eating a little bit bigger of a dinner than normal tonight, as well as a higher calorie lunch tomorrow, to hopefully avoid another dizzy-spell at basketball Thursday night

Did you get enough fluids? That might've been the cause also. Although I'm terrible, I never drink during basketball games for the fear of cramping. Needless to say, right when I'm done I'm dying of thirst and chug gatorade.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Did you get enough fluids? That might've been the cause also. Although I'm terrible, I never drink during basketball games for the fear of cramping. Needless to say, right when I'm done I'm dying of thirst and chug gatorade.
I drink 4-5 bottles of water during each work day...the dizzy spell was about 5 minutes into playing bball...so I doubt lack of fluids was the cause

plus, I had some more water just before we started playing (i.e. after shooting around waiting for everyone to show up)

[Tybo]

I drink 4-5 bottles of water during each work day...the dizzy spell was about 5 minutes into playing bball...so I doubt lack of fluids was the cause

plus, I had some more water just before we started playing (i.e. after shooting around waiting for everyone to show up)

Yeah no, I'm way off, nevermind. I don't know if it was food though. On the days I play ball, the last meal I eat is lunch around 12:30. I can't eat before I run around because I feel sick, so I skip dinner and eat after I get home. Since I don't play until 8, I go a good 8 hours without eating, and I've never had dizzy spells.

[Wannabe Actuary]

but are you averaging the same caloric intake as me? I think I'm eating around 1000 calories a day, which is quite low

[LoneGirl]

but are you averaging the same caloric intake as me? I think I'm eating around 1000 calories a day, which is quite low

That is very low and could very well be causing you to get lightheaded. My dad had the same problem when he went on a diet - he hardly ate anything all day long and was complaining that he felt weak and lightheaded. I told him he needed some calories for energy! I've heard you should never go under 1200 calories (unless instructed to do so by a doctor) because anything less will kill your metabolism.

[Wannabe Actuary]

while I believe your concept, I imagine that caloric level varies from person to person...

I'm fine on a normal day, but since I got dizzy playing basketball when I was using a lot of energy, I did decide to have more calories for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow in order to hopefully avoid that issue tomorrow night

[Tybo]

but are you averaging the same caloric intake as me? I think I'm eating around 1000 calories a day, which is quite low

I didn't think about that. Even though i eat way earlier, I still could have enough calories to last me. To be honest, I have no idea how many calories I take in per day. I just checked, and breakfast alone was 240, and I'm having a loaded hamburger and some type of macaroni salad for lunch. That, combined with the random snacks throughout the day, I'm assuming will boost me well over 1000.

[Wannabe Actuary]

yeah, my day is basically a protein bar, orange, can of tuna, apple with peanut butter, salad with light dressing

that's about it.
I did have the apple and peanut butter about 30 minutes before playing bball last week, but I guess that wasn't enough...so I'll try it this way this week

[Tybo]

Just wanted to point out that my breakfast of oatmeal and hot chocolate was roughly 240 calories, while the 3 tagalong cookies I just ate had 225. Holy crap! Those girl scouts are sneaky b****s! Acting all cute, "want some cookies?" For all I know, they're going to come back after I've gotten all plump from downing 3 boxes of thin mints and eat me.

[Katie.]

yeah, my day is basically a protein bar, orange, can of tuna, apple with peanut butter, salad with light dressing

that's about it.
I did have the apple and peanut butter about 30 minutes before playing bball last week, but I guess that wasn't enough...so I'll try it this way this week

No wonder you're feeling lightheaded! My trainer keeps emphasizing the importance of eating enough during the day before a tough workout. I tend to eat a fairly light lunch and then forget to snack, and my workout suffers. I've found that a dose of about 200 calories of carbs an hour before my workout is perfect. A piece of fruit and some wheat crackers. Your body needs carbs if you're going to be out running around!

[Wannabe Actuary]

hey, that's why I thought the apple and peanut butter would be fine, but I guess not...:shrug:
oh well...no biggie...I sat out a few minutes, got some air, and then was good to go...well, as good as my fat arse could be

[Katie.]

hey, that's why I thought the apple and peanut butter would be fine, but I guess not...:shrug:
oh well...no biggie...I sat out a few minutes, got some air, and then was good to go...well, as good as my fat arse could be

It's not enough carbs and too much protein and fat. The protein and fat takes longer to make it into your blood sugar, so it sits in your belly while you run around rather than giving you energy. The apple is good though, but probably not enough by itself. I used to think eating nuts before working out was good but discovered that it isn't.

[Tybo]

It's not enough carbs and too much protein and fat. The protein and fat takes longer to make it into your blood sugar, so it sits in your belly while you run around rather than giving you energy. The apple is good though, but probably not enough by itself. I used to think eating nuts before working out was good but discovered that it isn't.

Once again, based on my limited knowledge, the general rule is carbs before a workout and protein after. The carbs give you the energy to get through the workout, and the proteins help rebuild the muscles after a workout.

Edit: Not carbs from sugar though, that's fake energy.

[Katie.]

Once again, based on my limited knowledge, the general rule is carbs before a workout and protein after. The carbs give you the energy to get through the workout, and the proteins help rebuild the muscles after a workout.

Edit: Not carbs from sugar though, that's fake energy.

Yeah, I think I knew that once and forgot it. I get mad at my trainer when she gets on me about calorie counting, but I love her advice about how to maximize my workouts.

[Wannabe Actuary]

noted

[yanz]

dude - you need to be eating at least 50% carbs for your body to make it, and if you play sports, it needs even more carbs, since that's it's most direct source of energy.

[Wannabe Actuary]

right now, I'm only highly active 1 day a week for about an hour and a half

and energy wise, I've been fine and I'm 2 weeks in

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright...1 week weigh in

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225 pounds
Week 1 (1/10/07): 218 pounds

unlike Kaia, I don't have a scale that does half pounds :wink:
Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214

[Kaia]

Kickass, WA :clap:

[SirVLCIV]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214

:tup: You're losing more quickly than me, but I think I'm eating more and exercising less ;)

Elliptical arrived Sunday, and we're putting it together Saturday morning, so I'm going to start at 30 minutes a day, three days a week, for a couple weeks, see how I feel, and start upping it. When it warms up, I'm going to get contacts, real running shoes, and start doing that again.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Kickass, WA :clap:
thank you...I'm quite happy with my progress even though I splurged a few times with dinner at the future in-laws (small portions of tenderloin, mashed potatoes and green beans) and the following night when my parents got chinese for us all as we were putting them up an extra night and driving them all over the place. I only ate around half the chinese as my form of portion control.

I'm also going out to lunch at a korean restaurant for lunch tomorrow

[Wannabe Actuary]

:tup: You're losing more quickly than me, but I think I'm eating more and exercising less ;)

Elliptical arrived Sunday, and we're putting it together Saturday morning, so I'm going to start at 30 minutes a day, three days a week, for a couple weeks, see how I feel, and start upping it. When it warms up, I'm going to get contacts, real running shoes, and start doing that again.
so far all the exercise I've done has been one night of bball and my 'bedroom cardio' if you catch my drift.

[Tybo]

so far all the exercise I've done has been one night of bball and my 'bedroom cardio' if you catch my drift.

You lift weights in your bedroom?

Joking aside, I have heard that it's a very good work out.

[SirVLCIV]

You lift weights in your bedroom?

Joking aside, I have heard that it's a very good work out.

I haven't gotten as much exercise as I'd like this past week :(

The... :ahem: weather report looks clear for the next several weeks, OTOH ;)

[Wannabe Actuary]

I haven't gotten as much exercise as I'd like this past week :(

The... :ahem: weather report looks clear for the next several weeks, OTOH ;)
that's nasty...I didn't need to know that

[Tybo]

I haven't gotten as much exercise as I'd like this past week :(

The... :ahem: weather report looks clear for the next several weeks, OTOH ;)

Gross. Congrats, but gross.

[mlschop]

so far all the exercise I've done has been one night of bball and my 'bedroom cardio' if you catch my drift.

I haven't gotten as much exercise as I'd like this past week :(

The... :ahem: weather report looks clear for the next several weeks, OTOH ;)

Are we 12 years old?

[Kaia]

Omg, I just thought of a gross pun...(and apparently it's real easy to gross you men out)

Sir's 'weather comment' made me think: well that gives new meaning to 'Bloodrayne' ... get it? lol, oh man, I'm awesome. :bow:

[Tybo]

Omg, I just thought of a gross pun...(and apparently it's real easy to gross you men out)

Sir's 'weather comment' made me think: well that gives new meaning to 'Bloodrayne' ... get it? lol, oh man, I'm awesome. :bow:

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

And yes, mls, we are 12 :tup:

[SirVLCIV]

Omg, I just thought of a gross pun...(and apparently it's real easy to gross you men out)

Sir's 'weather comment' made me think: well that gives new meaning to 'Bloodrayne' ... get it? lol, oh man, I'm awesome. :bow:

::shrug:: It don't really bother me, all that much ;)

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright...1 week weigh in

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225 pounds
Week 1 (1/10/07): 218 pounds

unlike Kaia, I don't have a scale that does half pounds :wink:
Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212

I was down to 210 Sunday morning, but a Championship Sunday party and a dinner splurge last night bit into some of that loss...still it's progress

[Tybo]

alright...1 week weigh in

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225 pounds
Week 1 (1/10/07): 218 pounds

unlike Kaia, I don't have a scale that does half pounds :wink:
Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212

I was down to 210 Sunday morning, but a Championship Sunday party and a dinner splurge last night bit into some of that loss...still it's progress

Keep on rockin' WA :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212

I was down to 210 Sunday morning, but a Championship Sunday party and a dinner splurge last night bit into some of that loss...still it's progress
Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209

[yanz]

:tup:

very nice.

[Maine-iac]

Excellent steady progress. :)

[Tybo]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209

Good job WA! I'm betting you're able to play basketball longer, which gives you a better workout, which leads to playing even longer and so on. It's a beautiful cycle :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

Good job WA! I'm betting you're able to play basketball longer, which gives you a better workout, which leads to playing even longer and so on. It's a beautiful cycle :tup:
hopefully. I'm 'playing' basically the whole time we have the court, but then again, there are times of walking. I'm hoping I can get very active again. I didn't play last week, as the normal group played on another day when I was not available.

Honestly, I'm kind of shocked at how easy it's been so far. Just diet change has resulted in 16 pounds coming off in a month. I know it will get harder, but I'm really looking forward to seeing a "1" as the first number in my weight. :D

"I eat because I'm unhappy, I'm unhappy because I eat. It's a vicious cycle."

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210

that's what I get for eating out a few times and hosting a SB party...but still, only a 1 pound setback isn't too bad. I'm still way ahead of schedule.

[SirVLCIV]

You and me both ;)

Although, between waking up/weighing in, and weighing in just an hour later, I lost .4 lbs...

I'll check again in the morning, but that was odd. Checked the other scale also, and the same 'drop' occurred.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208

back on track

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206


staying on track

[Tybo]

Keep working hard, WA, you're almost seeing that 1!

[Maine-iac]

Impressive. :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

I think I might need to replace my black belt...as the smallest hole basically leaves the belt pretty loose

[Tybo]

I think I might need to replace my black belt...

As I was reading this, I thought you meant karate.

[yanz]

me too. What leads one to decide that was way out of my mental grasp...

[Wannabe Actuary]

As I was reading this, I thought you meant karate.
nope...I think like most with any fashion sense, I have both a black belt and a brown belt. the black belt was bought after some of the weight gain, so the size is different than my brown belt

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203


staying on track

[Tybo]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203


staying on track

At this rate another week or so and you'll be seeing that 1. Keep at it, WA!

[Sotally Tober]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203


staying on track
BOOM! That is damn good work! Keep it going. :tup:

[Bison]

Well done!!

[Wannabe Actuary]

At this rate another week or so and you'll be seeing that 1. Keep at it, WA!
at this rate, I'll be 115 pounds by my wedding :wink:

but thanks guys, having the weekly weigh in helps a lot for motivation

[SirVLCIV]

Congrats! I totally forgot to weigh myself this morning (today's my b-day ;)).

[Wannabe Actuary]

Congrats! I totally forgot to weigh myself this morning (today's my b-day ;)).
happy b-day

[Maine-iac]

Nice Job, WA. :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

forgot to mention that I went out and bought a new pair of jeans last weekend (don't want to buy too many, since I should continue to drop more weight)...2 inches smaller than my 'now old' jeans

still need to get out and get a new belt though

[Tybo]

A karate belt? :) Congrats on dropping a few sizes :tup:

[LoneGirl]

forgot to mention that I went out and bought a new pair of jeans last weekend (don't want to buy too many, since I should continue to drop more weight)...2 inches smaller than my 'now old' jeans

still need to get out and get a new belt though

Excellent! It's always great to be able to buy smaller clothes - that's a sign that you're making real progress!

[mlschop]

It's "bittersweet" when I lose weight and have to buy new clothes. On the first two legs of my weight loss a few years back, I had to buy new clothes every few months (i hate clothes that are too tight or too loose - an inch or two is too much). It was "annoying" (in a good way, obviously) to spend hundreds of dollars over again...but obviously the reason was good.

When I was dedicated (which, unfortunately, doesn't seem to be the case now), I told myself to buy cheap "replacements" because they would need to be replaced in a few months, and whenever i reached my goal weight - to replace all the "crappy" clothes we quality clothes.

Maybe one day I'll eventually reach that goal instead of walking around in k-mart khakis :lol:

[Wannabe Actuary]

It's "bittersweet" when I lose weight and have to buy new clothes. On the first two legs of my weight loss a few years back, I had to buy new clothes every few months (i hate clothes that are too tight or too loose - an inch or two is too much). It was "annoying" (in a good way, obviously) to spend hundreds of dollars over again...but obviously the reason was good.

When I was dedicated (which, unfortunately, doesn't seem to be the case now), I told myself to buy cheap "replacements" because they would need to be replaced in a few months, and whenever i reached my goal weight - to replace all the "crappy" clothes we quality clothes.

Maybe one day I'll eventually reach that goal instead of walking around in k-mart khakis :lol:
finding khakis that fit right is hard, so I basically only wear dress pants...

jeans are hard too, but I finally found jeans that fit well, but I have to pay more for them...Guess jeans fit well...

that's what I get for playing 15 years of soccer...big thighs and jeans/khakis that don't fit right

[Sotally Tober]

that's what I get for playing 15 years of soccer...big thighs and jeans/khakis that don't fit right
Same here. For dress pants, I always used to buy them about 4-6 inches too big in the waist for the extra thigh room and have them altered. Sadly, I now fit into the originals just fine. :( Looking to change that though. Many pounds to go though.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202

not much this week, but that's what I get for cheating

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199

:party:
opening up the J.W. Blue Label tonight

[SirVLCIV]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/7/07): 199

:party:
opening up the J.W. Blue Label tonight


Congrats! Mind if I hand you 10 lbs?

[Maine-iac]

Well done!

[MrsFrog]

congrats on hitting the 100's zone




revise:
protein bar on the way to work
piece of fruit midway between arriving at work and lunch
can of tuna for lunch
_____ an hour before leaving work
salad for dinner




Are you still doing this diet or something close to it? Just curious

[LoneGirl]

Congrats! :) I know it must feel great to step on the scale and see that first 2 become a 1!

[Wannabe Actuary]

congrats on hitting the 100's zone







Are you still doing this diet or something close to it? Just curious
pretty close...

dinner isn't always salad, but it's usually something light

I also added a low fat string cheese into the day
afternoon snack is either another piece of fruit or some baby carrots

I haven't had the peanut butter in quite some time

days when we play basketball I usually have more calories and shift the protein bar to a half hour before we play

[Wannabe Actuary]

my dress pants are feeling rather loose now...always a good feeling

[Sotally Tober]

my dress pants are feeling rather loose now...always a good feeling
:clap: And congrats on dipping below 200!

[Bison]

Congrats on hitting the 199 milestone!

[Wannabe Actuary]

thanks...I should be down another few pounds this week

I've found that splurges can happen with within reason...I've been letting them happen on the weekend for lunch one day. if done at lunch, it's much better than splurging at night

[LoneGirl]

thanks...I should be down another few pounds this week

I've found that splurges can happen with within reason...I've been letting them happen on the weekend for lunch one day. if done at lunch, it's much better than splurging at night

I've always heard that splurging earlier in the day is better because you have the rest of the day to work it off. I splurged at lunch on Saturday, but then did quite a bit of walking on Saturday afternoon and had a small dinner, so I didn't feel as bad.

[Wannabe Actuary]

I've always heard that splurging earlier in the day is better because you have the rest of the day to work it off. I splurged at lunch on Saturday, but then did quite a bit of walking on Saturday afternoon and had a small dinner, so I didn't feel as bad.
just general logic will tell you that big meals (good or bad) for dinner or late in the day is bad, as your body is starting to slow down and store the food...that's why my dinner is usually my smallest meal of the day in terms of calories

[LoneGirl]

just general logic will tell you that big meals (good or bad) for dinner or late in the day is bad, as your body is starting to slow down and store the food...that's why my dinner is usually my smallest meal of the day in terms of calories

Fitness expert Denise Austin used to always say on her exercise show "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper."

[Wannabe Actuary]

Fitness expert Denise Austin used to always say on her exercise show "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper."
I had always heard king, prince, pauper

[Wannabe Actuary]

Count me in in the 'you're starving yourself, and won't be able to maintain this long-term' crowd ;)
:bump:(Sir's comment was on 1/2)
not sure what you call long term, but this method is still working great and I've got a lot more energy now. in fact, I'm thinking of starting my workout portion of the diet phase now that I have more energy

[Tybo]

But for you, a male queen.

On second thought, scratch that... (http://www.units.muohio.edu/englishtech/ENG49502/carmacjt/Rupaul.jpg)

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197

just realized I had the wrong date for week 10...week 10 was 3/14, not 3/7 as previously posted

[Tybo]

Keep working hard, WA, you're almost there!

[Wannabe Actuary]

I know...I may adjust my goal...as I largely thought the 185 was going to be a stretch...but now that it's within reach, I really wouldn't mind seeing more like 175...but one step at a time

[udjw828]

Wow...good stuff WA! You're an inspiration!

[Wannabe Actuary]

Wow...good stuff WA! You're an inspiration!
thanks...I tell you, all it takes is the right motivation...wanting to look good (and get healthier) for the wedding and honeymoon is a lot of motivation

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
:shrug:
with the good progress, I've been cheating a bit more and bumping up my calories in anticipation of adding working out

[LoneGirl]

just general logic will tell you that big meals (good or bad) for dinner or late in the day is bad, as your body is starting to slow down and store the food...that's why my dinner is usually my smallest meal of the day in terms of calories

I just heard a great conversation in the elevator, that reminded me of this conversation.

Woman #1 (sounding shocked) : Did you know that some people say you should eat a big breakfast, a medium lunch, and a small dinner?!

Woman #2: Really?! Why?!

Woman #1: I don't know!

Man #1: Well, they do say breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Woman #2: They really say that? Why?

Man #1: I don't know.

Geez people. I know we can't all be nutrition experts, but have you been living under a rock?! :)

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196

:shrug: I cheated a lot this weekend. I was at my parents celebrating easter early (as they're going to be in FL this weekend). I didn't eat any candy, but I ate more food than normal and had somet things like pepperoni bread. guess I can't argue with holding my ground given what I ate

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195

[Tybo]

Finally broke 196, good job WA :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

Finally broke 196, good job WA :tup:
I weigh myself during the week, but only wednesday's count...I dipped below and above...but splurging more lately has held me constant

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195
Week 16 (4/25/07): 194

[Sotally Tober]

:tup: Single-digit pounds to go! That's gotta feel good.

[Wannabe Actuary]

it does...but I may revise the target given that my goal was 40 pounds in 10 months...I could hit my goal in 6 months

[Sotally Tober]

it does...but I may revise the target given that my goal was 40 pounds in 10 months...I could hit my goal in 6 months
I really hate over-achievers sometimes. ;)

[Wannabe Actuary]

hey, I had no idea I would drop that much from diet change alone...I think to stay in the AO biggest loser challenge I need to add in exercise and revise the target

[Maine-iac]

Well, so long as you don't start to resemble your avatar . . . .

[Sotally Tober]

Well, so long as you don't start to resemble your avatar . . . .
:rofl:

[Wannabe Actuary]

Well, so long as you don't start to resemble your avatar . . . .
well, it would be a 5-10 pound lowering of the target

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195
Week 16 (4/25/07): 194
Week 17 (5/2/07): 194

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195
Week 16 (4/25/07): 194
Week 17 (5/2/07): 194
Week 18 (5/9/07): 193

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195
Week 16 (4/25/07): 194
Week 17 (5/2/07): 194
Week 18 (5/9/07): 193
Week 19 (5/16/07): 193

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195
Week 16 (4/25/07): 194
Week 17 (5/2/07): 194
Week 18 (5/9/07): 193
Week 19 (5/16/07): 193
Week 20 (5/24/07): 193

[Wannabe Actuary]

darn holiday messed me up, forgot to weigh in this morning...weigh in tomorrow

[Tybo]

Hopefully you broke 193... keep working hard WA!

[Wannabe Actuary]

Hopefully you broke 193... keep working hard WA!
I may have broke it, but broke it the other direction...

that's what happens when you go to a wedding and eat/drink a good amount

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195
Week 16 (4/25/07): 194
Week 17 (5/2/07): 194
Week 18 (5/9/07): 193
Week 19 (5/16/07): 193
Week 20 (5/24/07): 193
Week 21 (5/31/07): 193

[Tybo]

I may have broke it, but broke it the other direction...

Still at 193... better than breaking it in the other direction :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

Still at 193... better than breaking it in the other direction :tup:
exactly...I'll take it considering the week(end)

[Wannabe Actuary]

Week 0 (1/3/07): 225
Week 1 (1/10/07: 218
Week 2 (1/18/07): 214
Week 3 (1/24/07): 212
Week 4 (1/31/07): 209
Week 5 (2/7/07): 210
Week 6 (2/14/07): 208
Week 7 (2/21/07): 206
Week 8 (2/28/07): 203
Week 9 (3/7/07): 202
Week 10 (3/14/07): 199
Week 11 (3/21/07): 197
Week 12 (3/28/07): 196
Week 13 (4/4/07): 196
Week 14 (4/11/07): 196
Week 15 (4/18/07): 195
Week 16 (4/25/07): 194
Week 17 (5/2/07): 194
Week 18 (5/9/07): 193
Week 19 (5/16/07): 193
Week 20 (5/24/07): 193
Week 21 (5/31/07): 193
Week 22 (6/7/07): 193

[Maine-iac]

Nasty plateau you got going. Hang in there.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Nasty plateau you got going. Hang in there.
you know, I'm alright at a plateau of -32 pounds...that means I'm at least not gaining it back

[shadyridr]

WA perhaps 193 is around your natural weight considering youve lost 3 lbs in the last 2.5 months.

[Wannabe Actuary]

perhaps...but I've been cheating a lot...and still haven't added working out (other than basketball once a week) into the mix....what can I say, I'm lazy

[Wannabe Actuary]

been a little bit more active on the weekends...
scale this morning said 187.8

[Sotally Tober]

He's back! :clap:

187.8? Good work! :tup:

[Wannabe Actuary]

thanks.

I might still hit my 185 goal by the wedding

[theplaymaker]

I am 6'3", 203 right now. I ran the philly half in 1:42 on Sunday, but I hadn't trained at all for it.

I want to lose 5-6 additional pounds. Is this challenge still on?

[Wannabe Actuary]

I am 6'3", 203 right now. I ran the philly half in 1:42 on Sunday, but I hadn't trained at all for it.

I want to lose 5-6 additional pounds. Is this challenge still on?
:shake:

[Wannabe Actuary]

well, unless there is a suddent surge, looks like I'll fall a few pounds short of my overall goal of 185. lowest I've seen the scale say so far is 187

[Sotally Tober]

How many days until the wedding?

Go find a treadmill and run like you stole something!!!!

[Wannabe Actuary]

wedding is saturday.

[Sotally Tober]

RUN LIKE THE WIND!!!!

I mean to shed two pounds. Not b/c the wedding is on Saturday. :shrug:

[Wannabe Actuary]

It's doable, but not if I'm going to enjoy the rehearsal dinner tomorrow night.

[Maine-iac]

Have you had the pre-wedding haircut yet? That might be good for a few ounces!

(Best Wishes for Saturday!)

[Wannabe Actuary]

Have you had the pre-wedding haircut yet? That might be good for a few ounces!

(Best Wishes for Saturday!)
Thanks.

I had that last Saturday. Just going to get the back of the neck touched up that day and go for a 'hot shave'

[Wannabe Actuary]

alright...honeymoon wasn't too kind for me weight wise. but I'm trying to get back on track now and I even went for a 2 mile run this morning. I don't think it's going to be an everyday thing, but at least 2-3 mornings a week...of course it would be this morning that it happens to rain...

slow pace on the run, but at least I'm getting active

[Wannabe Actuary]

Got in a good 2 mile run last night. Legs feel good today so I'll probably go for another tonight. I picked up some under armour coldgear and that stuff keeps you pretty warm.

[Wannabe Actuary]

just got back from another 2 mile run...was able to do it all without any walking...shaved a minute and 7 seconds off yesterday's time...and when I passed my 1 mile mark I saw the time on my nano...turns out my second mile was a little bit faster...I love the 'power song' coming on near the end to pump you up for the last stretch

[Wannabe Actuary]

2 more miles in tonight, another 24 seconds off the time

[Sotally Tober]

Good job.

You using Nike+? What's your power song? Mine is Bodies, by Drowning Pool.

I bought a pair of Under Armour Extreme Cold running pants, and 2 Nike shirts. Haven't used them yet since I haven't run in anything colder than about 33-35 degrees. Works well, huh? Hope so. Running in weather in the teens doesn't excite me otherwise. :shrug:

I also have a pair of thermal gloves and skull cap. I really like having the gloves. No idea why, but when my hands are cold, I feel like I can't run well.

[Wannabe Actuary]

Down with the Sickness is my power song

I have the long pants and long shirts of cold gear and it works great. I will have to look into thin (but warm) gloves and something for my head as well.

[Qisoneminusp]

Afternoon Delight is my Power Song.

Sky Rockets in flight (biiiooooooooo)
Afternoon Delight!

[Sotally Tober]

I have the long pants and long shirts of cold gear and it works great. Cool. I'm anxious to use them.


I will have to look into thin (but warm) gloves and something for my head as well. I got these from Dick's Sporting Goods and think they're great. The gloves are pretty thin, and has a small pocket in the palm for a house/car key, if you need it. Like I said, I'm surprised what a big difference they make in my comfort level when I run.

http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml#l=nikestore,grid,_pdp,cid-1/gid-153224/pid-153224,_grid,f-12004+26005+4294967018&re=US&co=US&la=EN

http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml#l=nikestore,grid,_pdp,cid-1/gid-118024/pid-118024,_grid,s-gloves&re=US&co=US&la=EN

[Wannabe Actuary]

thanks for the links, I'll check those out. the pocket would be nice, as I do have to run with my condo key...in fact, I have to have another key made so I don't have to keep taking the key on/off my main key ring

[Wannabe Actuary]

bought an under armour cold gear beanie/hat (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1933616&cp=&sr=1&origkw=cold+gear+beanie&kw=cold+gear+beanie&parentPage=search&searchId=20384075733)...very lightweight and still really warm. big enough to cover my ears too. didn't see any gloves at sports authority when I looked, but I'm going to try to stop someplace tonight because my hands were freezing on my last two runs.


oh, and I was able to get in another 2 miles on Friday and another 2 on Sunday. So I've managed to run 5 of the last 6 days. no phenomenal times, but at least I'm getting out there and being active.

[Anitha Desai]

bought an under armour cold gear beanie/hat (http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1933616&cp=&sr=1&origkw=cold+gear+beanie&kw=cold+gear+beanie&parentPage=search&searchId=20384075733)...very lightweight and still really warm. big enough to cover my ears too. didn't see any gloves at sports authority when I looked, but I'm going to try to stop someplace tonight because my hands were freezing on my last two runs.


oh, and I was able to get in another 2 miles on Friday and another 2 on Sunday. So I've managed to run 5 of the last 6 days. no phenomenal times, but at least I'm getting out there and being active.
:tup:Good Job!

[Wannabe Actuary]

I haven't been running much at all, but generally I've been more active (although Rock Band might change that)...

was trying to decide what to wear today and I pulled out a pair of pants I forgot I had. a nice pair of banana republic khaki's that my wife had gotten on clearance a few years back...the tags were still on them since the waist size was rather small (at the time I was a waist size x and these were x-1...for the $10 they cost she figured she would just get them)...I had been as big as x+3, but sure enough, these x-1 size fit with no pocket bulge...

I've been eating like crap again, but something is working right...

oh, and the weight is sticking around 195...so I must have redistributed some weight

[Anitha Desai]

I haven't been running much at all, but generally I've been more active (although Rock Band might change that)...

was trying to decide what to wear today and I pulled out a pair of pants I forgot I had. a nice pair of banana republic khaki's that my wife had gotten on clearance a few years back...the tags were still on them since the waist size was rather small (at the time I was a waist size x and these were x-1...for the $10 they cost she figured she would just get them)...I had been as big as x+3, but sure enough, these x-1 size fit with no pocket bulge...

I've been eating like crap again, but something is working right...

oh, and the weight is sticking around 195...so I must have redistributed some weight

Isn't that a great feeling to fit into stuff you didn't before? Congrats! Just being active can do wonders for your waist.