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Old 05-16-2012, 10:17 AM   #3441
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I was 168.6 this morning. I'm not sure what my target weight should be. I look pretty skinny as is (6' 0") but my BMI calculates as 22.9. When I look at the normal range for six feet that is in the upper end. But when I correct for age (64) at this site, I find I am in the 17th percentile now. Maybe I should call it quits here. Eating low carb (50-80g/day) I continue to loose but I am eating all I want. Can't decide whether I should continue at this level of carbs and see where my weight settles out or start adding some whole grains into the mix. DW is still trying to lose so I will probably keep at it until I decide I look too darn skinny.
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Old 05-16-2012, 09:23 PM   #3442
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I was 168.6 this morning. I'm not sure what my target weight should be. I look pretty skinny as is (6' 0") but my BMI calculates as 22.9. When I look at the normal range for six feet that is in the upper end. But when I correct for age (64) at this site, I find I am in the 17th percentile now. Maybe I should call it quits here. Eating low carb (50-80g/day) I continue to loose but I am eating all I want. Can't decide whether I should continue at this level of carbs and see where my weight settles out or start adding some whole grains into the mix. DW is still trying to lose so I will probably keep at it until I decide I look too darn skinny.
Six pack yet?
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Ha! Flat, but I won't get any invitations to Mr. Universe.
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Old 05-23-2012, 06:01 AM   #3444
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10/05/2011 182.4
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02/08/2012 181.8
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167.4 this morning. Down a pound since last week.

High ~3/01/2011 195

3/20/2012 181
3/28/2012 178
4/4/2012 175
4/11/2012 173
4/18/2012 174
4/25/2012 172.5
5/2/2012 170.6
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5/16/2012 168.4
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:30 PM   #3446
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I weighed in this morning . I am still at my target weight so I am happy especially since I just returned from travelling for two weeks .
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165.6 this morning. At 165 I start introducing a few more carbs. Maybe a couple of M&M Peanuts.
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Old 06-14-2012, 01:57 PM   #3450
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5/9/2012: 123
5/16/2012: 124
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210 for me, last year this time I was 53 lbs heavier. I am 6'5" so the girls at work say Stop Losing !!

Been running 3 miles 6-7X per week. I run on the boardwalk (wooden) because I still can @ 58 YO.
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I'm attempting to gain weight again. Haven't been successful the last couple tries. I don't want to look thru 173 pages to find my last post so i'll just start new. 32 y/o male 6'6"

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6/13/2012: 159.0 lbs 8.0% body fat
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02/08/2012 181.8
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164.8 this morning. I am starting to add a few more carbs here and there. I do not want to blow by 160.
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I weighed in this morning and I am still maintaining my goal weight . I have cut way down on my portion sizes and I think that is the key for me .
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