It's Wednesday weigh ins! 2007-2022

[Alan]

2/20 238
2/27 233
3/05 231

Signed up for the gym about 5 days ago, strange, it doesn't hurt this time. I guess I must be taking it a little easier in my old (46) age...

excellent progress, keep it up

 

[ESRBob]

Interesting info on the soy products... could be that all this Cialis and Viagra market is a result of all the estrogens floating around and the soy? Somehow I don't picture the average Viagra user sipping it down with soy milk, but maybe... there's a lot I dont know about how thing work out there!

Alan, I'm in the same boat -- up a few pounds from my lows last summer but I think the warm weather will pull things back into line. I had two days this week of no bkfst/lunch except for a few handfulls of granola/gorp and a piece of fruit, so I'm thinking my body is getting ready to lose those few pounds again.

One thing is different this year, though: I'm eating a few ounces of chocolate a day. Somebody please tell me it's a health food

 

[Alan]

One thing is different this year, though: I'm eating a few ounces of chocolate a day. Somebody please tell me it's a health food

Absolutely it is - beats up those free radicals really well , and all the better if it has a high content of cacao (60% and higher).

We eat chocolate every day, treating it just like like a prescription.

 

[Kronk]

1/23: 196.8 17.1% body fat.
1/30: 196.0 16.6%
2/06: 198.2 16.9%
2/13: 194.8 16.4%
2/20: 191.8 16.5%
2/27: 192.0 16.6%
3/05: 190.0 16.3%
3/12: 192.8 16.2%

Goal: 192.0 15.3%

Fell off the wagon a bit this past week. Ordered enough pizza that we had leftovers, then we actually made food on consecutive days (chicken parm, sweet & sour pork, pork fajitas), which is more food than I usually have in the evenings.

 

[simple girl]

And another one down, and another one down.....126!


Just in time for my weekend cruise with my girlfriends. It was so fun trying on on my clothes for the trip last night. They fit soooo much better than they did for our last cruise just 8 wks ago. I've lost 10# since then! I'm only 5# away from my college graduation weight, 19 years ago

Hopefully I will at least maintain my weight...I do plan on enjoying the food, but I also have two intense dance workouts planned. If not, oh well, I plan on having fun!

Well, I didn't maintain, I gained 2#, up to 128. However, I had a darned good time gaining those 2#! LOL

You don't think it could have been the melting chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream that I had two nights in a row, do you? Or the excessive #'s of margarita's and pina colada's pool side? Tee-hee! It was worth it!

I am rather surprised that I didn't at least maintain. I mean, come on, I worked out intensely for 1 1/2 hours each Friday a.m. and Sat a.m. Just shows how much work it is to lose weight and keep it off. Back on the wagon this week

 

[Alan]

Well, I didn't maintain, I gained 2#, up to 128. However, I had a darned good time gaining those 2#! LOL


Back on the wagon this week

Hey, it's okay to splurge every now and then. Hopefully you get back on track, then you'll feel much better and look forward to the next splurge.

 

[Sarah in SC]

Simple girl, sometimes it is more important to have fun!

I will not weigh again until I get my kitchen wrestled back from the guys installing my countertops, and until the 15 lbs of potatoes and 10 cases of beer are gone from my house this weekend for the big St. Pat's party Saturday night!

I will promise some crazy wearing o' the green pics by Monday!

 

[Insanity]

Loosing weight is going to be more challenging. My agent contacted me last week to tell me a publisher is interested in my last book proposal (a computer book), and wants me to tweak, massage, and re-submit it for them . . . which means there's a good chance they'll pick up the project, then I'll be living to write on a deadline for three months.

It's fun (for the first month and a bit). It's exhausing (always). It's a challenge I really enjoy. But it's also hard to live healthy (really really hard), to exercise or eat well, when I'm mixing a big project in and around "work" (which is actually going back to school for a career change right now) and family. I'm already waking up at night because I can't stop thinking about school or book, but I also feel more alive, a lot better about myself when I'm running a regular writing gig or have a book in progress. It just feels like what I need to do.

At least I have been loosing weight. I'm half way to my goal weight at the top end of my BMI range.

Mar-12-08: At 169.5 lbs, BMI of 25.8
Mar-05-08: At 170.0 lbs, BMI of 25.8
Feb-27-08: At 170.5 lbs, BMI of 25.9
Feb-20-08: At 170.5 lbs, BMI of 25.9, Hips/Waist: 36-3/4"/34-1/4" (93%)
Feb-13-08: At 172.0 lbs, BMI of 26.1
Feb-06-08: At 174.0 lbs, BMI of 26.5
Jan-30-08: At 172.0 lbs, BMI of 26.1
Jan-23-08: At 173.5 lbs, BMI of 26.4
Jan-16-08: At 174.0 lbs, BMI of 26.5
Jan-09-08: At 175.0 lbs, BMI of 26.6, Hips/Waist: 37"/35" (95%)

At 175 lbs this morning with a waist measurement of 35 inches, BMI of 26.6 and waist-to-hip ratio of 95%. My goal is to get into the healthy weight range again by getting my BMI under 25 or my waist-to-hip ratio under 90%. At 5'8" with hips measuting 37" that makes target weight 164.5 lbs and target waist measurement 33.25". 10.5 lbs and 1.75" to go.

 

[SecondCor521]

184.8 Monday morning, a new PR for me, down from a high sometime last year of 205.6. Still another 10.8 pounds to go.

2Cor521

184.6 this morning. BP was 108/76 last Saturday. Only posting when I have good news to share ;-)

2Cor521

 

[Calgary_Girl]

Hi everyone!

Can I join the weigh-in group (without sharing how much I currently weigh...a woman does have secrets after all ) ?

Let's just say after having my daughter almost 2 years ago, I haven't been able to get rid of the babyfat . I officially kicked off my plan last week so hopefully I'll have some good news to post every week .

 

[oma]

Loosing weight is going to be more challenging. My agent contacted me last week to tell me a publisher is interested in my last book proposal (a computer book), and wants me to tweak, massage, and re-submit it for them . . . which means there's a good chance they'll pick up the project, then I'll be living to write on a deadline for three months.

It's fun (for the first month and a bit). It's exhausing (always). It's a challenge I really enjoy. But it's also hard to live healthy (really really hard), to exercise or eat well, when I'm mixing a big project in and around "work" (which is actually going back to school for a career change right now) and family. I'm already waking up at night because I can't stop thinking about school or book, but I also feel more alive, a lot better about myself when I'm running a regular writing gig or have a book in progress. It just feels like what I need to do.

At least I have been loosing weight. I'm half way to my goal weight at the top end of my BMI range.

Mar-12-08: At 169.5 lbs, BMI of 25.8
Mar-05-08: At 170.0 lbs, BMI of 25.8
Feb-27-08: At 170.5 lbs, BMI of 25.9
Feb-20-08: At 170.5 lbs, BMI of 25.9, Hips/Waist: 36-3/4"/34-1/4" (93%)
Feb-13-08: At 172.0 lbs, BMI of 26.1
Feb-06-08: At 174.0 lbs, BMI of 26.5
Jan-30-08: At 172.0 lbs, BMI of 26.1
Jan-23-08: At 173.5 lbs, BMI of 26.4
Jan-16-08: At 174.0 lbs, BMI of 26.5
Jan-09-08: At 175.0 lbs, BMI of 26.6, Hips/Waist: 37"/35" (95%)

You're doing so well. Hope the added workload doesn't set you back. Congrats on the publishing work.

 

[Alan]

Hi everyone!

Can I join the weigh-in group (without sharing how much I currently weigh...a woman does have secrets after all ) ?

Let's just say after having my daughter almost 2 years ago, I haven't been able to get rid of the babyfat . I officially kicked off my plan last week so hopefully I'll have some good news to post every week .

Of course you can join without revealing your weight, we look forward to your posts. Pleased to hear that you have a plan and have started. Welcome to the club

 

[FinanceDude]

230.5 this morning...lowest since 2002........

Goal is 215 by the September........

 

[Kronk]

1/23: 196.8 17.1% body fat.
1/30: 196.0 16.6%
2/06: 198.2 16.9%
2/13: 194.8 16.4%
2/20: 191.8 16.5%
2/27: 192.0 16.6%
3/05: 190.0 16.3%
3/12: 192.8 16.2%
3/19: 191.2 15.8%

Goal: 192.0 15.3%

Nice to see the fat percentage dropping. But I'm going away for a long weekend involving a whole bunch of overeating, so I expect to be around 194 at next week's check-in.

 

[Alan]

230.5 this morning...lowest since 2002........

Goal is 215 by the September........

Way to go Dude, keep it going.

I'm well down today as well. No, wait a minute, that was my stocks.

Weight is 173. In range. The very effort of posting here keeps me focused.

Kronk,

You seem to be continuing to make steady progress. I'm sure it has been asked already but I'm losing my memory easier than I'm losing weight. What do you use for your body fat measurement?

 

[simple girl]

Well, I didn't maintain, I gained 2#, up to 128. However, I had a darned good time gaining those 2#! LOL

129# Very frustrating! I was very good except one day this week (my Thai friend invited us over for authentic thai food...just couldn't turn it down!).

Keepin' on the same plan, hoping to keep temptation at bay!

 

[Kronk]

3/19: 191.2 15.8%
Goal: 192.0 15.3%

Whoo! Today (3/20) I checked in at 189.0, 15.8% fat. That's the first time I've been under 190 in the last few years. Again, it won't last with an indulgence weekend forthcoming, but it still feels good. I might have to change my goal. Maybe I could get down to 185 by the time I test for my 3rd degree black belt later this year...

 

[Calgary_Girl]

Whoo hoo! Down 4.4 lbs after 1 week

 

[Alan]

Whoo hoo! Down 4.4 lbs after 1 week

Well done - DON"T go out and celebrate with a big meal

 

[Rambler]

Well, after 2 weeks, one with lots of good european food, and one sick as a dog with a diverticulitis attack, I'm right where I was before I left...231. Problem is I can't do any strenuous exercise for a bit yet. Doc says wait a bit more and make sure I'm well. Went out for a walk today with DW, took it real slow and went about 2 miles. Going to visit Nords' territory in a few days, can't wait for a little tropical relaxation. Was looking forward to a jog with DD, but will settle for long walks with DW and DD instead.
R

 

[Calgary_Girl]

Well done - DON"T go out and celebrate with a big meal

Nope, I've been a good girl (even over Easter!).

 

[Alan]

Nope, I've been a good girl (even over Easter!).

That is great, holidays are always real tough. Keep it up.

 

[Kronk]

1/23: 196.8 17.1% body fat.
1/30: 196.0 16.6%
2/06: 198.2 16.9%
2/13: 194.8 16.4%
2/20: 191.8 16.5%
2/27: 192.0 16.6%
3/05: 190.0 16.3%
3/12: 192.8 16.2%
3/19: 191.2 15.8%
3/26: 193.2 16.4%

Goal: 192.0 15.3%

As expected, the long weekend of overindulgence (1 Chinese buffet, 2 Mexican lunches, 1 Italian dinner, 1 big Easter dinner, plus a whole bunch of ice cream, candy, and cookies) bumped me up a couple of pounds. So this week is a get-back-to-normal week.

 

[Alan]

As expected, the long weekend of overindulgence (1 Chinese buffet, 2 Mexican lunches, 1 Italian dinner, 1 big Easter dinner, plus a whole bunch of ice cream, candy, and cookies) bumped me up a couple of pounds. So this week is a get-back-to-normal week.

Wow, you are obviously doing well to eat all that and only put on a pound or so.

I was 173.5 today so still in my range of 170 -175.

 

[simple girl]

129# Very frustrating! I was very good except one day this week (my Thai friend invited us over for authentic thai food...just couldn't turn it down!).

Keepin' on the same plan, hoping to keep temptation at bay!

124#.

OK, before you all start congratulating me on my 5# weight loss in one week, I must confess it is completely due to getting sick and being very dehydrated Well, illness sure is an interesting way to lose weight, and not one I'd recommend! LOL

Feeling better tonight, I'm sure I'm already back up 3 or 4#.