Posts by prosperit_e

Well, I weighed in with our contest control scale this week.  Poundage went up to 138.6, but I'm retaining water and my rings don't fit.  On the other hand, my body fat went down again to 25%, for a total loss of 7% body fat since 1/09.  I'll take the fat loss over pounds lost any day. 

The fact that everyone checks in and is still trying is awesome.  It's great to hear from chocolate_monster again.  How's school?  And nicoleamelia and I seem to share the same attitude, stumble, pick up, and move on.

I'm up for another 10 lb challenge from July 1 to September 30, especially since my local contest is over.  Hopefully that'll be my last.  I've proposed to my local group that we weigh ourselves again in December to see who kept the weight OFF!  I'm sure I'll win that one hands down!

Original Post by mightymouse312003:

 And I got hit on by a really cute guy at the movies today. :)

That's awesome!

My pants w/ the belt on was so loose I could pull it down w/o undoing the belt or the buttons or the zipper, so I dropped $50 and bought 4 new skinny pants and even those are super comfortable!  Then today, we had an awesome long crossfit workout which would've been difficult with extra pounds.  75 pull ups and 125 pushups (just a small part of the workout) is easier with just 5 fewer pounds.

Personally, underweight, overweight doesn't really matter as long as you are there for the right reasons, i.e., to improve your overall health.  Your particular issues may require separate monitoring/counseling, but gyms aren't just for people who want to lose weight, it's for everyone who feels that use of the facilities will help them feel healthy. 

Classes are a great way to meet people.   As interaction increases over time, people tend to become very supportive and encouraging of each other.   As far as working out on the floor, it can be lonely and intimidating, so it requires more focus on your goals and less paranoia.  On the other hand, you'd be surprised how little gym-junkies notice/care about newcomers or even other regulars.  Most are too absorbed in their own workout to be overly concerned about other people.  If you use the cardio machines, try bringing a portable video player with some DVDs, or an iPod with TV shows or movies.  That way you can focus all of your attention on your workout and less on the people around you.   Your eyes also take up 75% of your awareness, which  to me, is a better distraction from the workout that just music.

OK, my goal for the week was 138.  Actually, my local friends and I had a body fat loss competition that started in 1/09.  Starting weight was 148.8 & 32% body fat.  Today's official contest ending weight, 135.8 lbs and 27% body fat, down 13 lbs and 5% body fat. 

The only reason I lost is because of all the competitors, I was the only one under 40% body fat and exercised and ate sorta well.   No one else watches their health at all.   Although we're all on the same diet program (Trim Body System), most barely even tried and they still smoked me.  If they exercised, it was maybe 10 min/day.   I'm training for the Honolulu Marathon.  One girl lost 20+ in less than 3 months and her husband lost 18.  Not fair.  I understand why they won, but that doesn't it make it fair.

Anywhoo, I still feel good about the weight loss.   All my pants and belts are too big and I actually have little definition in my abs.   Because of this challenge, I will continue with my weight loss plan and try to hit 130 by June.  Best wishes to everyone in the week ahead.

ditto the hate running part.  I have asthma and have never liked running, but now I'm training for the Honolulu Marathon.  I've been using a program by Jeff Galloway.  I think the book is called "Marathon: You Can Do It!"   It advocates something similar to what wesmckean said about run 2 min, walk 1 min. so that's what I've been doing.  My long runs are now 15 mi., but with MUCH LESS pain and suffering.   And I still hate running.

Ditto the exercise.   I love working out.  Are you competitive?  Or maybe you do better with a support group?  I joined a challenge and we check in weekly with each other to help keep us accountable during the week.   Ours is to lose 10 lbs between 4/1 and the end of June.  Very reasonable.

Since you're moving in together, I have to ask if the two of you were planning to have children.  Ask yourself if you want your children growing up with an insecure, manipulative father.   A healthy self-esteem is the greatest gift you can give to a child and negative comments can be the worst form of abuse, often worse than physical bruises.  Do you want your children to learn that such verbal abuse is acceptable by watching their father criticize their mother?   If he doesn't respect your dignity, will your children respect you?  Do you want your children to be put down by their father for perceived "imperfections?"   If this is what you demonstrate at home, then your children will turn around and relate to the rest of the world in the same way.  Losing the deposit could be cheap.

Hi everyone.  Just wanted to let you know that we're privileged to have 1heavenlybody as our group leader.  I did the last 10 lb challenge with her and not only did she conquer the challenge, she was one of the few who logged in faithfully every week when so many other dropped out, including the previous group leader.  May we all be as accountable to each other and she will be to us.   Wishing everyone a healthy life and C U next week.

Yum.   I tend to take "bad" days in stride and just workout consistently.   I agree with what's been said.  The worst thing you can do it take a negative attitude toward eating.   1850 is a good "bad" day for me.   I've had many, many "worse" days (pizza, regular, not lite beer, & ice cream all at once) where I don't even bother with counting calories because I can't count that high.  .   Nevertheless, I've lost 9 lbs since 1/5/09.   It all evens out in the end.  Ultimately, a week of good days and bad days are good habits I can live with, and I'm no longer on a diet, but on a new lifestyle. 

peanut butter on bananas.

It helps me to have a tablespoon of PB before a long run.  Then the peanut butter on banana after.  I read that it has an OK balance  of carbs, protein and fat for post workout.  And I agree.   PB is the best.  At least you pair it with something healthy like fruit or celery.  I eat PB by itself from the jar by itself.  

Original Post by 1heavenlybody:

Age: 46 (APRIL 1st), Height: 5'3"

Starting weight 272.5

Current weight  261.4

I just had to comment on my most recent reading of this morning. I am jumping for JOY!!!  I HAVE LOSS 10 Pounds and an additional 1.1 to boot.

YEAH!!!!

Thanks for this challenge, Please start another one for the next three months.

Take care and God Bless.

 Congratulations!  That's awesome!  You must be feeling a lot healthier.  You've been a real inspiration.  Keep it up! 

whew!  Finally!  Hit 140.0!    Bloat week coming up but otherwise on track to finish 10 lbs by end of March!

back up to 141.4, but it's been a crazy week of eating!  Oh well, back on the wagon.   Started a new eating program called the Trim Body System.  Healthy carbs, balanced eating program, etc.  Cooked for the entire week and froze extra so that I won't have to buy/cook next time the same meal comes up.  Structured so I don't have to think about what to eat, already targeted to about 1500 calories, but with sufficient information for me to do exchanges to fit my lifestyle.  Everyone have fun this week!

Forgot to log in.  141.8-ish so techinically up, but I'm bloated enough that I can't get my rings off, so my weight will probably go down later this week.  I hope.  But I did finish the Great Aloha Run.  8.15 miles in 1 hour and 51 minutes.   My first race/walk ever!  It was fun- perfect weather with sunny skies and very cool breezes.  The addition of jogging to my workout has really helped with the weight loss.  All my clothes are looser so I guess I'll keep it up as long as my knees hold out.

C everyone next week!

I hear you.  My 2 friends and I have a fat-loss competition from January 2009 to the end of April.  In the past when we've competed to lose pounds, we go on the same weight loss system in terms of diet.  BUT, they only exercise for 10 min a day while I exercise an hour a day, 5-7 days a week.  I NEVER win!  Worse, I'm always 3rd.  And I eat fiber cereals, 100% whole wheat bread, salads, fruit, protein shakes, and very little meat.   All so I can lose .5-1 lb per week. 

O well.  On the brighter side, it's been almost 6 weeks and I've lost 7 lbs and about 2% body fat.  My new exercise regime is killing me and I've not had a pain-free week since last April, but it's working...