It's Wednesday weigh ins! 2007-2022

[Moemg]

First check in...two months after a heart attack (suffered at the gym, no less) and two weeks into early retirement I've lost 12 pounds. It looks and feels like more because I've stepped up my work-outs and overall physical activity. .

Congratulations on making it to retirement & the weight loss .

 

[Doribe]

First check in...two months after a heart attack (suffered at the gym, no less) and two weeks into early retirement I've lost 12 pounds. It looks and feels like more because I've stepped up my work-outs and overall physical activity. Other factors are leaving behind the cubicle lifestyle and occasional fast food lunches. I told my doctor that addressing my high blood pressure and cholesterol would be my primary focus once I retired...and I almost didn't make it. Live and learn (fortunately).

Wonderful that you have taken the bull by the horns.

 

[Blue Collar Guy]

was 312, thought i was dieting, im still 312, at least i didnt go up.

 

[Doribe]

This is my one year anniversary of ER. I have lost 10 pounds and need to lose 45 more. My first year out I focused on travel and family matters. I have maintained my waling routine, 3 miles per day from my working days. I now will focus on reducing weight. I added a 30 minute swim to my daily routine. I realize the most important factor is what I put in my mouth. I plan to use the new Weight Watcher Smart Points plan. My reward will be diving on the Great Barrier Reef.

 

[laurence]

212 this morning, four pounds in four weeks, sigh, I guess that's about right.

 

[texcurtis]

198.3. Down 17.9 from my high when I retired 2 years ago. Slowly losing it. 13.3 to go.

 

[texcurtis]

196.6. 11.6 to go. I credit Fitbit with my last few lbs lost. No hiding.

 

[texcurtis]

195.9. Down 20.2. 10.9 to go!

 

[Jeffrey J.]

From 100 lbs overweight as a kid, to a model when I was younger

Hi guys! This is my first post here...

I have used a few different things to consistently stay leaner/healthy.

If you haven't read his book, Tim Ferris: The 4 Hour Body has some intense, and doable things to keep you in shape.

My 4 things are:

1. Diet: Lean Protein, Nothing White (Sugar), Organic Eggs, Vege's, Slow-Carbs
2. Move! Everyday Kettlebell swings, crunches (anyway you can), Walk/jog at night/after meal
3. Eat less, exercise, more
4. Go ahead once you are consistent, have a cheat day a week.

In time, you will crave healthier foods, less heavy-feeling.

Hope this helps!
J

PS- Men, stay away from too much soy

 

[MichaelB]

Hi guys! This is my first post here...
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Hope this helps!

Hi Jeffery, and welcome to our forum. Why not stop by and introduce yourself, here. Knowing you are here to join the community and not just stop by to plug a book will indeed help.

 

[Doribe]

I'm getting on the weight loss train

I passed one year of retirement mark. I spent my first year just playing. My first year was great and I needed that. Lazy days of walking with friends, bike riding, going to the beach, plays, concerts, a 10 week RV trip to Civil War sites, and a two week trip to Japan in First Class airline seats. Absolutely great year.

I didn't gain weight but I didn't lose either. I lost 15 lbs in the previous year. In my second year of retirement I am going to make losing weight a priority. I have a BMI of 38, weighing 190 lbs. My first goal is to get below 190 lbs. Then I want to get out of the obese BMI range, which for me is 163 lbs. I might be able to fit into a stretchy size 10 at 163.

I already eat healthy food and log my food on the Loseit app. I will have to be more diligent and weigh ALL my food in order to keep my daily calorie intake at 1300 calories. I already walk 3 miles 4 days a week and take a strength class. I need to add more strength exercise, high intensity cardio and swimming to my regiment. Part of my exercise routine will be housework and painting.

I'll check in on Wednesday.

 

[simple girl]

I already eat healthy food and log my food on the Loseit app. I will have to be more diligent and weigh ALL my food in order to keep my daily calorie intake at 1300 calories. I already walk 3 miles 4 days a week and take a strength class. I need to add more strength exercise, high intensity cardio and swimming to my regiment. Part of my exercise routine will be housework and painting.

I'll check in on Wednesday.

Welcome!

I go on and off dieting, but lately am "on" and doing well. I only had a few pounds to lose, but boy are those "last 5-10#" the hardest (IMO).

I follow a 1400 cal "lower carb" (between 75 and 100 net carbs/day) diet and use myfitnesspal, which I love. I am 5' 4". I work out hard about 4 times/week (cardio and weights).

I don't like to deprive myself, so the 1400 cal lets me have a glass or two of wine with dinner. I lose about 1#/wk on this plan until I plateau. The only way I can lose weight is to weigh, measure, and track calories. Once I reach my goal weight, I can maintain fairly well with more calories if I stay lower carb.

The measuring/weighing/tracking and lower carb always seems to work for me. The hard part is doing it!

 

[GalaxyBoy]

Exactly six months into retirement and I've lost 20 pounds without even trying. I'm more active, I go to the gym again, I don't eat out for lunch five days a week with oversized portions, and not least of all my stress/frustration level is way down.

This won't last forever though. I need to start an eating plan to keep things going in the right direction.

 

[Bestwifeever]

I started Weight Watchers (which I love, now that it uses a lot of technology) in late June and in spite of being away on a few trips (like a week and a half in Germany, where fresh fruit comes wrapped in pastry and covered with some form of cream), I've been diligent otherwise and am down 10 of the 25 I want to lose. Had I not started then I am sure I would be up 10 pounds. It's not a race, I keep telling myself, but I look forward to working it for the next ten weeks.

 

[doneat54]

I'll chime in that I lost 10lbs in the first 6 months of FIRE without even trying. I was walking ~2 mi a day at least 5 days a week which I didn't do when working (desk job mostly), but that is about it. I have denied myself little in way of food, but I generally eat fairly healthy. I am on my feet during the day a lot more, but am also probably sleeping 1-2 more hours a night. 9 months in and I am still at that weight, just a hair under a BMI of 25 and I am very happy and comfortable at this weight.

 

[Nemo2]

Saw the thread, weighed myself, (sans attire), BMI 23.7 ..... 6' 0" and 175 lbs...... wouldn't mind dropping 5 lbs....WOULD mind gaining same.

 

[RetireAge50]

167 5’10” 13.5% bf

 

[doneat54]

I'm actually at the same weight that I was 30 years ago.

 

[Bestwifeever]

Down another 7 lbs today. Chipping away....

 

[SAtoUS]

I'm actually at the same weight that I was 30 years ago.

Wow, that's great!!! Wanna be there by the end of the year too (or close to it).

 

[Sittinginthesun]

Back on myfitnesspal as of Sunday morning. Food journalling is the only way I have every successfully lost weight. My problem is I get down to where I want to be, stop journaling and then gain it back within a year. I may be destined to log my meals forever. As least myfitnesspal makes it so easy.

 

[MRG]

Back on myfitnesspal as of Sunday morning. Food journalling is the only way I have every successfully lost weight. My problem is I get down to where I want to be, stop journaling and then gain it back within a year. I may be destined to log my meals forever. As least myfitnesspal makes it so easy.

I've logged over 800 days. It's too easy, for me, to slowly increase a couple hundred calories.

 

[Breedlove]

I feel so bad , since I retired I gained 8 lbs ....but I go to the Gym 3 sometimes 4 times a week . I walk 12 miles a week and do light weights . Time to get a good eating program /

 

[bobfnbw]

Hi and new here. Its not Wednesday yet but thought I would post anyway. Sorry if it breaks protocol.
At 6'1" and 235 lbs my BMI is 31
I retire in 850 days or so and want to get to 180 lbs.
In my work, one night is sitting on my arse looking at computer monitors for 12 hours nonstop, the other involves walking 5 miles per night.
I went to a mostly plant based diet last may. Do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, but still consume to many calories and don't get enough exercise.
I try not to weigh in but look at my belt line to see if I am loosing or gaining.

Read Penn Jilliette's book, Presto!: How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales. Great book on losing weight. He lost 100 in 100 days! Kept it off too.
Cheers.
Bob

 

[Doribe]

5'2" 190, down 3 lbs on Weight Watcher plan and eating a generally low carb plan. I've let sugar creep into my diet and I am working or eliminating it as a regular thing.