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12-15-2016, 11:52 AM
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#3641
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 11,078
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Originally Posted by Doribe
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I have data that tracked part of my weight loss last year. For the twenty pound loss here's the breakdown.
From the calorie deficit of diet, the math says that sixteen pounds of me disappeared(56,000 calories). During the same time, I burnt 14,000 calories from walking, for a four pound loss. Keep in mind that the calories burnt on many exercise estimators are grossly exaggerated.
Yes weight loss is mostly from the kitchen, toning, strength, endurance come with exercise. Both are great but it makes me sad when I hear people say they can't lose weight because they're too out of shape.
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04-19-2017, 01:18 PM
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#3642
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Foothill Ranch
Posts: 21
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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).
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04-20-2017, 11:31 AM
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#3643
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 5,267
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Originally Posted by StaceyR
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).
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Good for you! And I'm really happy to made it to early retirement and can focus on your health!
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04-20-2017, 11:33 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 5,267
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Got a stressful job (pushed into promotion) and let myself go starting about three years ago, been out of it and down to part time hours for about 9 months now and started losing weight this year. 6'2" and 216 this morning. 195 is my initial goal.
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04-20-2017, 11:38 AM
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#3645
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 6,985
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Many of us have lost weight after retiring. It took me a year but I lost 40lbs and have kept it off for 2 years. So glad you survived your heart attack.
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04-20-2017, 01:03 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,487
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I'm down 40# from January last year. I was down 48 pounds, but some crept back on over the past few months as I had to cut back on running due to injury...slowly working my way back with the runs, and getting those 8# back off.
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04-20-2017, 01:45 PM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Foothill Ranch
Posts: 21
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Thanks all for the kind words. I have to admit ER really opens up the possibilities for improving one's health. We are fortunate to live in sunny Southern California with four-seasons access to beaches, mountains and lots of farmers markets. Now we finally have the time to frequent them all. Our new RV is (hopefully) on the way now so we'll add more travel to our list of activities very soon.
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04-20-2017, 04:30 PM
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#3648
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
Posts: 2,838
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6'6" 312 , bald, good thing i sweet talked the bride into marrying me when i had hair, and was about 220
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04-20-2017, 04:47 PM
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#3649
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Limerick
Posts: 5,633
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172 and 5'9". Down from 225 when I retired 4 years ago. A heart scare from a cardiac calcium score test was a motivation to lose the last 20 pounds. I was as low as 161, but have settled in the low 170s. My doctor seems pleased.
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04-20-2017, 06:01 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 16,543
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Retired at 210 lbs 3 years ago. 6' tall. Got down to 190 last spring, then started running and paleo diet and dropped down to 166 by mid summer. Then the doc told me to gain weight. So I cheated on the paleo diet and stopped running. Now I'm up to 184, feeling better, lifting weights occasionally, biking instead of running, and the doc is happy.
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04-20-2017, 08:50 PM
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Gone but not forgotten
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sarasota,fl.
Posts: 11,447
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StaceyR
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. .
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Congratulations on making it to retirement & the weight loss .
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05-08-2017, 02:31 PM
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#3652
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: .
Posts: 398
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StaceyR
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).
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Wonderful that you have taken the bull by the horns.
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05-08-2017, 02:34 PM
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#3653
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: New York City
Posts: 2,838
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was 312, thought i was dieting, im still 312, at least i didnt go up.
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05-08-2017, 02:42 PM
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#3654
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: .
Posts: 398
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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.
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05-11-2017, 01:10 PM
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#3655
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 5,267
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212 this morning, four pounds in four weeks, sigh, I guess that's about right.
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05-19-2017, 11:06 AM
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#3656
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 125
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198.3. Down 17.9 from my high when I retired 2 years ago. Slowly losing it. 13.3 to go.
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06-08-2017, 06:19 PM
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#3657
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 125
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196.6. 11.6 to go. I credit Fitbit with my last few lbs lost. No hiding.
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06-29-2017, 12:52 PM
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#3658
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 125
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195.9. Down 20.2. 10.9 to go!
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From 100 lbs overweight as a kid, to a model when I was younger
08-10-2017, 11:51 AM
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#3659
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Confused about dryer sheets
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Michigan & Florida
Posts: 3
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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 :-)
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08-10-2017, 12:24 PM
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#3660
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Administrator
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 40,518
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffrey J.
Hi guys! This is my first post here...
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Hope this helps!
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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.
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