Posts by stevis78

This sounds like my kind of group.  My one year anniversary in this program is tomorrow and I've dropped a net total of a little over 30 pounds.  I had a couple of bad months last fall, got back on the wagon the beginning of this year, and have fallen off for the last month.  I've had some bad eating days, including last weekend where I just tore up everything in site during a weekend out of town.  My physical activity has consisted of the occasional bike ride and a few hockey games. 

I don't need any more of these lulls in what I am trying to do.  This latest setback has been disappointing as I have gained back about 5 pounds.  My plan is to eat no more than 2,450 calories per day and to ride at least 50 miles per week. 

I just wanted to get that out there so I can get myself back in gear. 

My biggest problem is time to exercise.  A close second is social situations that may not be conducive to a strict diet regimen.

There's some stuff you can buy, one brand is Zicam and the other is ColdEeze.  You can get it at any drugstore and probably at most supermarkets.  It's a combination of zinc, vitamin C and a few other minerals and vitamins that boost your defenses.  YOu take them as prescribed at the first sign of a cold.  ColdEeze makes one that's basically a cough drop and, in fact, I'm taking them right now since my throat has been scratchy.  It won't make it go away totally, but it will lessen and shorten the symptoms.

Challenge SW: 255

Challenge GW: 225

• Week 1    -    9/3: 254
• Week 2   -   9/10: 254
• Week 3   -   9/17:
• Week 4   -   9/24:
• Week 5   -   10/1:
• Week 6   -   10/8:
• Week 7  -  10/15:
• Week 8  -  10/22:
• Week 9  -  10/29:
• Week 10  -  11/5:
• Week 11 - 11/12:
• Week 12 - 11/19:
• Week 13 - 11/26:
• Week 14  -  12/3:
• Week 15 - 12/10:
• Week 16 - 12/17:
• Week 17 - 12/24:

I've been eating out a little more lately because of my schedule.  I believe this is why I've had a bad go of it this month.  When I eat out, I tend to eat whatever looks good (just this once) and it adds up...quickly.  Went yesterday and would up eating fish, corn, turnip greens, and macaroni and cheese.  I could have done without the macaroni and cheese, but the rest of it gives you a good idea.  It still was about half of my daily calories, so the thing I would suggest is to not eat out whenever possible.  I'm going to have to adjust my schedule accordingly to be able to control what I'm eating. 

150 pounds. That is absolutely incredible!  And I appreciate you giving us motivation and just reminding people like myself that it can be done.  I had a very bad month this month, so this gives me confidence.  Before that I was averaging 10 pounds per month in loss. 

There's really no proverbial magic pill.  Here's what I would do.  Drink a lot of water.  This will help flush impurities out of your system.  Eat lots of fiber, at least 30-35 Gs per day.  This will also help to flush that food out of your system.  Try to consume as little sodium as possible, and this definitely includes cutting out sodas.  And just combine this with healthier eating. 

I don't know that 3 days is enough time for concern that you're not losing enough weight.  If you're pushing 7-10 days, then I would re-evaluate your approach.  Right now, I would suggest going close to, but not going over, your limit of calories each day.  And throw in your exercise.  The weight fluctuations are a funny thing.  Tomorrow, you may be down two pounds for all we know.  Just keep plugging away. 

Wow, I'd like to get that speedometer.  Sounds like it can do just about anything.  I just have a no-frills one that does speed, mileage, time, and cumulative mileage.  But for now this one will do.

Bike riding is really fun.  I'm riding right around the same speed you are on a mountain bike.  I'd like to get a road bike with bigger wheels eventually.  Tonight I rode 8.625 miles, rode 38 minutes and 53 seconds, with an average speed of 13.31 mph (which I had to calculate).  I'm hoping with more weight loss, I can increase my speed even more. 

Procrastinate on eating that tart.  If you're well within your calories, I wouldn't worry about it at all.  Just keep pushing on. 

Hi,

I would suggest that you follow the weight loss plan(s) here on this website.  You can adjust what you want to do based on your level of activity and how much you want to lose.  I've found that I can eat whenever, but the key is finding low-calorie foods and keeping a balance in your diet.  You just log your meals once or twice a day, and log your weight periodically.  And, you can also log any exercise you do.  I've lost 31 pounds so far and I've been on here since mid-April.  Good luck!

That makes some sense. I've heard from doctors that heart health is 1/3 lifestyle, 1/3 hereditary, and 1/3 unknown. So, by that logic the figure could be as high as 66% instead of 50%, assuming the best case scenario with hereditary and unknown.

Welcome.  I was in the same boat as you when I got in touch with this site.  If I saw food, I ate it.  This site will go a long way towards keeping you honest.  One thing I've done a good job in remembering is telling myself, "I'll eat that tomorrow," when I have a craving for something I know is going to be a lot of calories.  The only problem I'm having is balancing the diet a little more (i.e. eating more veggies and fiber).  Still, I've managed to lose 31 pounds since April 19th.  And I could be further along if not for being lax on my calories from time to time and so many rainy nights that keep me from riding my bicycle.  Basically, the key for me has been not going over my calories and exercising 30-60 minutes a night 4-5 nights a week.  When I do that, I have had success. 

Just keep up, don't lose interest in the site.  In fact, make it a hobby, coming here, logging calories, exercise, and getting into the message boards to compare notes with others.

--Steve

I may have been thinking of the wrong ant.  But that's similar to what I had in my apartment.  I had to spray under the fridge a few times, but I haven't had a sighting in over a month. 

I didn't know about the boiling water thing.  That seems to make sense, and I'll try that if I ever have a recurrence. 

Lately, I've been eating an Easy Mac or Easy Italia microwave meal (220 calories), and one or two of the following:

-Fruit (75-150 calories depending on the fruit)

-Pudding (90 or 100 calories)

-Animal Crackers (100 Calorie Pack)

There are exceptions some days, but that's what I try to stick to most of the week.  The 100 calorie packs of the Cheez-Its, Chips Ahoys, Teddy Grahams, Animal Crackers, etc, go a long way and have really filled in well for my snack cravings.