It's Wednesday weigh ins! 2007-2022

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Alan said:
Wow, you are obviously doing well to eat all that and only put on a pound or so.
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Actually, I weighed 189.0 last Thursday, and 197.0 on Monday. So more than just a pound or two. ;-) Tuesday night was a good workout, and then I wasn't hungry enough to bother eating a real dinner when I got home an hour before bed time, so I had apple and a muffin. This morning was 194.0 and 15.8 fat percentage. Hopefully next week I'll be under my weight goal.
 
231.5...........ok considering I had many meetings, poor food choices, etc.........:)
 
Kronk said:
Actually, I weighed 189.0 last Thursday, and 197.0 on Monday. So more than just a pound or two. ;-) Tuesday night was a good workout, and then I wasn't hungry enough to bother eating a real dinner when I got home an hour before bed time, so I had apple and a muffin. This morning was 194.0 and 15.8 fat percentage. Hopefully next week I'll be under my weight goal.
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Wow, so even though the weekly difference was only 2 lbs, there was an 8lb difference between high and low in 4 days. That's a 4.2% difference.
 
I broke the 230 barrier.....first time since 1998!! Was at 229.5.............:)

Last time I was under 200 pounds was 1988.......:( Not aiming for that....205-210 by year end would be great!!
 
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%
4/02: 192.6 15.6%

Goal: 192.0 15.3%

Some progress after last week's regression, mostly in the fat percentage.
 
Well, I can use some motivation, so I'll start participating in this thread, hoping it's OK with you longtimers. I've noticed it a few times, but never opened it.

My wife and I started on a weight loss/fitness road on February 6. At that time, I was 224, BMI 35.1 (5'7") I felt terrible, and so out of shape. On February 24, we bought a used Bowflex to go along with the treadmill we already have. We've been pretty diligent, and I'm down to 207.5, BMI 32.5, and feeling much better!

We've been eating lots of fish, chicken, and some lean beef. Lots of veggies, and just generally watching what we eat. In the last week, my weight loss has slowed, and I seem to have hit a plateau. Guess I'll just have to keep at it, and this thread will help. Every Wednesday, eh?
 
Puzzley said:
Well, I can use some motivation, so I'll start participating in this thread, hoping it's OK with you longtimers. I've noticed it a few times, but never opened it.

My wife and I started on a weight loss/fitness road on February 6. At that time, I was 224, BMI 35.1 (5'7") I felt terrible, and so out of shape. On February 24, we bought a used Bowflex to go along with the treadmill we already have. We've been pretty diligent, and I'm down to 207.5, BMI 32.5, and feeling much better!

We've been eating lots of fish, chicken, and some lean beef. Lots of veggies, and just generally watching what we eat. In the last week, my weight loss has slowed, and I seem to have hit a plateau. Guess I'll just have to keep at it, and this thread will help. Every Wednesday, eh?
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If you're gaining muscle, your weight won't go down as fast. You might want to start tracking waist size.
 
Puzzley said:
In the last week, my weight loss has slowed, and I seem to have hit a plateau. Guess I'll just have to keep at it, and this thread will help. Every Wednesday, eh?
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This is your body's way of telling you that it's gotten used to what you've been doing the past few weeks (same types of food, exercise, etc). To get over the plateau, you'll have to shake things up a bit - try eating differently (i.e. try making lunch the biggest meal of the day, instead of dinner) or exercising differently (i.e throw some swimming in instead of just running and the bowflex). Just my 2 cents...

Good luck!
 
A few years ago when I lost a bunch of weight and hit a plateau, I actually had to start eating just a little more (was probably too low on both calories and carbs) and took it up a notch. I also increased the intensity of exercise a notch or two, and the pounds started dropping again...FWIW.

R
 
simple girl said:
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:rolleyes: 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#.
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126#. Really pretty happy at this weight. I think if I stay between 124-128# I'll be satisfied. I'm looking at maintenance now, although if I eventually go lower I would be thrilled!
 
Apr-02-08: At 171.5 lbs, BMI of 26.1
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%)

Insanity said:
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.
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Khan said:
If you're gaining muscle, your weight won't go down as fast. You might want to start tracking waist size.
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Kahn, I knew that about the muscle mass weighing more than fat, but never considered tracking waist size. That'll be a good indicator, I'll start that. thanks,,,
 
Still at 230..........call me Mr.Plateau.........:(
 
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%
4/02: 192.6 15.6%
4/09: 193.6 15.8%

Goal: 192.0 15.3%

Well, last night we went to Outback. DW and I split a Bloomin' Onion. I had some of the pumpernickel bread, a Caesar salad, a 12-ounce Outback Special (medium), and a baked potato with everything (butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon).

Then on the way home we stopped at Dairy Queen and I got a small peanut butter cup Blizzard.

Sometimes you just have to live...
 
Alright, I've been bad, very bad, since St. Patrick's Day! This maintenance thing is a killer. Last week 155, Today, 151.5. Goal is, as always, 145.

And we lost a dear friend Friday a week ago, and the typical southern comfort in these situations is to sit around, drinking beer and eating homemade fried chicken, and stay up all night telling stories. Never heard of jalapeno moonshine before, either.

So, yeah, you're right Kronk, you gotta live a little! I'm back on rations this week, so should see the light soon...
 
April 2, 207.5 BMI 32.5
April 9, 205.0 BMI 32.1 Broke on through this week......
 
simple girl said:
126#. Really pretty happy at this weight. I think if I stay between 124-128# I'll be satisfied. I'm looking at maintenance now, although if I eventually go lower I would be thrilled!
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127#; still in the zone but watching it closely. Sick for the second week in a row so haven't worked out much!

I was able to get some thai basil recently so I made some green curry...ah, the calories in coconut milk! Worth it!
 
Kronk said:
Goal: 192.0 15.3%

Well, last night we went to Outback. DW and I split a Bloomin' Onion. I had some of the pumpernickel bread, a Caesar salad, a 12-ounce Outback Special (medium), and a baked potato with everything (butter, sour cream, cheese, chives, bacon).

Then on the way home we stopped at Dairy Queen and I got a small peanut butter cup Blizzard.

Sometimes you just have to live...
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Given that you are so close to your goal, you can "live a little". I used to be able to eat that kind of quantity and love both Outback and DQ, but these days I am pleased to say that when I splurge I fill up very fast and could not eat half of your recent feast.

I was 173 again today. I have now been in my target range for 5 years after losing 40lb and it is definitely much easier these days. On Friday we were visiting friends in Texas and I splurged by going down to our favorite Irish pub and eating half of DW's chicken salad, plus some garlic bread, washed down with with 4 x 20oz pints of Boddingtons ale. Lovely. Next day went on a 10 mile bike ride and 90 minutes of singles tennis to blow away the cobwebs.
 
DW has been watching a program on TLC called I can make you thin.

Lots of hype, but good sense and she has lost the stubborn few pounds she has been trying to get rid of for many months. The main message, and what she has been practicing - and I can't help but follow her lead - is 4 simple rules.

Eat what you want

Eat when you want

Eat conciously -- slowly, at the dinner table, no distractions, put your folk down between mouthfuls, lots of chewing, really taste what you are eating.

STOP when you are full even if it means throwing food away.
 
Quote from Simple Girl: 127#; still in the zone but watching it closely. Sick for the second week in a row so haven't worked out much!

I was able to get some thai basil recently so I made some green curry...ah, the calories in coconut milk! Worth it!
SG, They make light coconut milk, I use it with little difference in taste, to me. Want to share your recipe? I'm not so good with Thai and Indian food--love it but know little about how to prepare it.
 
Two days late......still at 230..........:(
 
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