It's Wednesday weigh ins! 2007-2022

[Sarah in SC]

Joining late, but down to 179 today from a high of 204 in November. About 1100 calories a day, 2x week personal trainer, new bikes! A challenge from my insanely healthy boss; who pays for the trainer. Hoping to get to 150. 5' 8" 36 yrs old.
If only beer had no calories....sigh.

Sarah

 

[simple girl]

Up one pound, to 135# again

Started counting calories yesterday, doing a 1300 cal/day plan.

McClesters - how do you manage on 1100 calories? I'm starving on 1300! BTW, great job so far!

 

[Sarah in SC]

I starve, I promise. It sucks. We do go out and eat some awesome Cuban food and drink some beer periodically, blowing out the calorie count. On the next two days after those, I really starve. But you can get used to it.
We are doing the Zone thing, 40% of calories from veggies and fruit, 30% from lean protein, and 30% from fat. It is a bit approximate, but I've learned some dramatic lessons about portion size (bought a little kitchen scale). One chicken breast is two servings? Damn!

Sarah

 

[simple girl]

I starve, I promise. It sucks. We do go out and eat some awesome Cuban food and drink some beer periodically, blowing out the calorie count. On the next two days after those, I really starve. But you can get used to it.
We are doing the Zone thing, 40% of calories from veggies and fruit, 30% from lean protein, and 30% from fat. It is a bit approximate, but I've learned some dramatic lessons about portion size (bought a little kitchen scale). One chicken breast is two servings? Damn!

Sarah

Sorry to hear you are starving, too...but gotta admit, it makes me feel better! LOL. Misery loves company.

You know, you are right, you do get used to it. I have to remind myself of that. It seems the first 3-5 days you are REALLY starving, then your stomach shrinks or something, and it doesn't feel quite as bad.

You are soooo right about portion size. I have a kitchen scale, too. I've always had a problem with portion size. That's why I seem to only be able to lose weight if I weigh and measure. It's really time consuming, though, especially when you first start out. I'm using an excel document now where I enter the calorie counts for my typical foods, and I add to it as I go. I then run a daily tally of calories as well. Easier for me than recalculating it all day.

I've also really been focusing on eating SLOWER. I try to make each meal last at least 20 minutes. Didn't realize how fast I was gobbling my food down. I can't believe the difference this makes - not only in feeling fuller, but having less indigestion (I have bad reflux).

We keep our fat to < 30% too. Lots of veggies, whole grains in our diet.

 

[Sarah in SC]

Another great use for excel!
I am actually using the Corinne Netzer Dieter's Diary (little spiral bound book) so I can carry it to work and back, and it has a calorie counter in the back. Keeping to the same handful of meals makes it easier to keep track of calories, and it is easy to see when you aren't losing, why! My boss bought me the book, and seems pleased that I've kept it up for a month and a half. I think the old adage about goals is true: what gets measured gets done.

 

[Khan]

I have temporarily stopped losing pounds, but am still losing volume.

 

[Robert the Red]

Back down to 186 this morning, from 190 at New Year's Day. 185 was my stable weight for the last 2 years, after my dietization. So I've managed to shed most of the Polish cakes!
http://coxklosek.com/Photos/Poland2006Cakes/Poland2006Cakes.html

 

[wabmester]

Initial weight: 204 (sans cast)
Today: 205 (with cast)

Doc says it's not a good idea to sweat while wearing the cast, so I'll be pretty sedentary for a while. Only upside is that it's a little harder to eat with one hand.

 

[Nords]

190. No particular lifestyle changes.

Anyone ever hear whether Walford's ALS was linked to his calorie restriction diet? Spouse was watching a Nova the other day that related longevity to only two factors: CR or being a member of the Azerbajani gene pool. Spouse has the latter and I have neither... yet...

 

[igsoy]

I'll join in, here. Last week DH and I started a 2 month challenge at the rec center. We have been mostly sedentary this past year, and were both feeling pretty flabby.

Day 1 for me: 5'1" 136, BF 30.7%
DH: 5'10" 191.5 , BF 21.7%

We are counting calories, I am aiming for under 1200/day, he is going for under 2000/day. We are back running on the treadmill, shooting for 30 mins. per day, soon to add lifting.

Our first week we did stick to our food limits, and exercise has been more days than not, but not perfect. Tomorrow, we are going out to buy a Nintendo Wii, you can use the boxing and tennis games for fun workouts, too, like this guy (lost 9 lbs. in 6 weeks):

http://wiinintendo.net/category/fan-boy/

 

[TargaDave]

Joining late but better late than never

48, 6', 200.5# after the holiday splurge and way too much business travel. My start date is 1/14/07. I live in a house with 3 skinny females that keep the cupboards full of fat and sugar. Nothing like a challenge. I'll weigh in next week.

1/24/07 194.5#. Yeah

 

[simple girl]

Up one pound, to 135# again

Started counting calories yesterday, doing a 1300 cal/day plan.

McClesters - how do you manage on 1100 calories? I'm starving on 1300! BTW, great job so far!

Well, down 1# to 134#. Slow and steady...at least it's a downward trend this week. I increased my cardio and started weight training again this week. Still following the 1300 cal plan - in fact, averaged around 1200 to 1250 without too much additional effort. The sensation of "starving" diminished about midway through the week! And my pants are starting to fit more comfortably!

 

[HFWR]

158

 

[Dreamer]

Okay, I am in also. I am 52, 5ft 1 1/2 in, and my scale shows 115, but I think our scales are about 3 lbs light, so 118. My goal is to be at 110 by the end of the year. If I could get to 105, it would be better, but I will be happy if it is 110. I really need to get firmed up.

I am very concerned about my DH's weight. He is 55, 5ft 8 in and now weighs 230lbs. He has been "trying to lose weight" for the past few months and has gained weight in the process. I bought him the book, You on a Diet, the Owner's Manual for Waist Management by Michael Roizen, MD and Mehmet Oz, MD. His waist size is 44", which is very bad for his health. I know that it is not good to get on someone else about their weight, but it is so hard not to say anything when you love them. I don't want to be a widow!

 

[Sarah in SC]

Dreamer, that is the one upside to DH and I weighing exactly the same amount--too much! We both know we need to diet! All the advice I have is to cook smaller portions for him at night (there's how old fashioned I am, I assume you cook for him) and try to get him to brown bag good stuff for lunch. Men are basically lazy about food and if it is all right there, maybe he'll eat better.

I am still #179, but I DID had 12 beers on Saturday (!)--went up to Myrtle Beach for a concert with a friend and we got a little wild. Back to water for the week. Sigh.

Sarah

 

[Dreamer]

I do cook for him. His portion control is bad. I have a daughter that is 5ft 3 in and weighs around 100lbs. She is very picky and I try to make sure that I cook foods that she will eat also. She can eat very healthy at times and at other times it is complete junk. Maybe, I should start packing his lunch for him. He eats out alot at lunch or vendors will bring junk food into his workplace.

Wow! If I were to drink 12 beers I would not have been wild, I would have been passed out! I guess that I am a lightweight! Sounds like you had a good time. Water is my favorite drink! Good luck.

Pam

 

[Nords]

192.

Somewhere in the past two weeks, despite the orthopedic braces, in my testosterone-poisoned boomeritis I managed to hyperextend my left knee again. I'm getting that "ruh-roh" pain from the left lateral meniscus that I already feel in the left medial meniscus. The swelling's not any worse than "usual" but it's kinda hard to run & hop on that left leg.

I might've done it this time. No tae kwon do or tournaments for a while, and I was really close to that damned red belt test too. Back to the other knee strengthening & mobility exercises... and I'll probably have to watch how much I eat now, too.

 

[SolidA]

Well, I am feeling more fit and I know I have more muscle tone, but I don't think I've lost any weight yet (muscle weighs more than fat, right??!!) Seriously, my hubby and I have been watching what we eat, and I have been exercising at least 3x per week (2x with trainer). SO, I am feeling pretty good about myself. Now, about those pesky 5-10 extra pounds...

 

[LeatherneckPA]

Down another pound, 340 even. Rowing three nights a week and packing supper instead of eating high carb, high fat crap at the prison. Have to add a little more cardio, and then start lifting next week.

Intermediate goal is to be under 300 before May 1st when I travel to FL to visit my parents.

 

[Sarah in SC]

Good job Bop! Hey, do you listen to podcasts? There is a good one called Zap120 that is by a guy that is trying to get from 320 to 200 this year. I really enjoy his discourses on food choices and it is refreshing to hear about his success thus far. I found the podcast on iTunes, but I think he has a website called zap120.com. He talks a lot about his exercise routine and his music mixes are great for working out.(I do a lot of rowing, too!). It is one of my favorite podcasts.
Sarah

 

[haha]

I am still #179, but I DID had 12 beers on Saturday (!)--went up to Myrtle Beach for a concert with a friend and we got a little wild.

Wow. Did you crawl back to your car?

Ha

 

[Sarah in SC]

Nah, we walked back to the hotel from the last bar.
I may drink a lot, but don't drink and drive!
I did discover that alcohol still doesn't improve my pool game a whole lot! After so many weeks of dieting, and drinking lite beer sparingly, it was awesome to kick it with some Shiner Bock, Sam Adams, Flying Dog Pale, & Stella Artois!
Sarah

 

[califdreamer]

it was awesome to kick it with some Shiner Bock, Sam Adams, Flying Dog Pale, & Stella Artois!
Sarah

Sarah, I wanna party with you guys

 

[LeatherneckPA]

Thanks Sarah. Every little bit counts-down.

Love the libation selections. I am personally working my way through a "sampler" case of Troeg's ales. Four different ones. I allow myself as many as two bottles a week. Hey, it's a diet, not not vow of a monk.

 

[simple girl]

Well, down 1# to 134#. Slow and steady...at least it's a downward trend this week. I increased my cardio and started weight training again this week. Still following the 1300 cal plan - in fact, averaged around 1200 to 1250 without too much additional effort. The sensation of "starving" diminished about midway through the week! And my pants are starting to fit more comfortably!

Down 2# this week, to 132#. Yippee! That's down a total of 3# in 2 weeks. Still sticking to my diet, but haven't worked out since Saturday. gotta get back on the bike today.